Ricky Carmichael’s Motocross Matchup Announced for iOS

PHOENIX, Ariz. – 2XL Games, Inc., creators of 2XL Supercross, X Games SnoCross, and ATV Offroad, announced today that Ricky Carmichael’s Motocross Matchup will be hitting iTunes stores worldwide in January 2011.

Led by supercross champion Ricky Carmichael, who has won a mind-boggling 15 AMA Pro Racing Championships, 150 AMA Pro Races, three X Games gold medals, and the prestigious Motocross of Nations, Ricky Carmichael’s Motocross Matchup embraces the culture of modern supercross racing featuring five supercross tracks, two outdoor tracks, a race shop, and an exciting line-up of super-charged Suzuki bikes, each tuned to deliver a spectacular racing experience. The game also features Match-Up Mode, an all-new experience that gives players a chance to compete head-to-head with players around the world and race their way to the top of the leaderboards.

"I’ve always wanted to find a way to capture the feel of supercross and to now be able to do that in a video game on a platform that can travel with you is outstanding! It’s just like being at the races with all my friends and sponsors, all right in my pocket," said Carmichael. "And now with Match-Up Mode offered in the game, I can race anyone at anytime."

Ricky Carmichael’s Motocross Matchup will utilize Real Rewards, a proprietary ad platform developed by BlackBox Interactive, that will deliver ongoing real-world prizes. "Real Rewards offers a new incentive for gamers to do what they love most—play video games," said Rick Baltman, President of 2XL Games. "We’re thrilled to offer real-world prizes in our titles. We plan on giving away some unbelievable gear. You won’t want to miss this event!"

Get ready for the ultimate supercross competition when Ricky Carmichael’s Motocross Matchup launches January 2011.

For more information on Ricky Carmichael, visit www.rickycarmichael.com

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