Crazy karters, unite!

In every driver lies the spirit of a racer. It is commonly understood that the right foot becomes just a tad heavier on the accelerator pedal when encountering an open stretch of road. The speed, after all, is something individuals behind the wheel naturally crave after an extended period of prudent motoring. And besides, opening up your vehicle’s engine and allowing it to “breathe” once in a while is good for its upkeep.

This appetite for burning rubber, however, oftentimes gets out of hand and results in less than favorable circumstances. It’s quite easy to get lost in something as pure as speed. Aside from the physical aspect of going fast, the mental component of being faster than everyone else can go to the susceptible motorist’s head. When this becomes too ingrained in the individual’s thought process, the natural craving for speed transforms into a dangerous addiction.

The public is aware that many people make a living out of driving fast. Racecar drivers and motorbike racers all have an insatiable hunger for speed, and maybe that is why they are successful in their respective fields. However, they keep things on the track where the environment is controlled. Off the track, they are perhaps some of the most responsible motorists because they know the limits of the machines they pilot. Road rules are also second nature to them because of a heightened awareness gained from spending countless hours on the track.

Professional racers possess natural qualities that separate them from regular drivers; hence, not everyone is a racecar driver. But like them, regular drivers are given the opportunity to realize their own speed dreams. For example, races are frequently held allowing regular drivers to join in the bracket of their choice (or depending on the kind of car/bike they operate). Several karting tracks around the country also have a say with regards to satisfying the non-professional driver’s speed “jones.” And, of course. video games can partially release the speed demon in every Sunday driver.

Level Up! Games is proud to release their newest game Crazy Kart and hopes to attract all Pinoy lovers of speed. Quite different form the abundance of Massive Multiplayer Online Role Playing Games (MMORPGs) Crazy Kart promises intense 3-D graphics and action-packed game play for a taste in the fast lane. For everyone interested in “pimping rides,” gamers can buy karts and upgrade them with items and accessories available in the game’s Item Mall. Best of all, Crazy Kart is free to play; all one needs to do is register at the Crazy Kart website to get into the craziness.

“Crazy Kart’s fun and interactive game play will appeal to everyone as it is easy-to-learn for casual gamers yet challenging enough to keep hardcore gamers entertained and wanting more. Crazy Kart will surely create a massive fan-base and a new breed of racing fans among Pinoy gamers,” says Jane Walker, CEO of Level Up! Philippines.

To make Crazy Kart’s arrival even more exciting, Level Up! also plans to make the game truly Filipino by further localizing it according to the taste of Pinoy speedsters. Imagine taking the wheel of the iconic Pinoy jeepney or being transported to famous Philippine locations as you race your way to the finish. The game is also entirely in “Taglish,” incorporating pop youth lingo — a first for any online game launched locally. 

Although the game is far from being a racing simulator, its fun and fast-paced game play will appeal to any speed freak. Skills are still required to win in this game, and ultimately, the fastest racer still wins.

It might not be enough to completely remove that itch on the accelerator foot, but crossing the finish line and leaving everyone else choking on your dust will partially satiate that craving for speed.

Just remember that city streets and highways are not the place to be a crazy karter. Keep it off the street; bring it to the track — and now, to your PC.

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For more information about Crazy Kart, check out the official Crazy Kart Philippines website, http://www.crazykart.ph.  

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