RealNetworks announced the release of Playman Extreme Running. Playman Extreme Running being launched as RealArcade Extreme Running is the eighth game in the series.
In RealArcade Extreme Running, you experience a whole new sport, parkour. Parkour is a sport similar to gymnastics, but has the precise movements of martial arts. Players are able to run, jump or somersault off of walls, railings and other items in the game. RealArcade Extreme Running has twelve levels, four different game modes and forty five missions.
“Parkour is a unique urban sport that’s capturing the imagination of people all
over the world with its ability to turn every town center and urban area into a
playground. Our designers tapped into this spirit and have translated the speed, grace and movement of parkour into an incredibly well-received mobile game in the European market,” said Matt Turetzky, vice president, off-the pc games at Real. “To date, the Playman series has seen more than 2.5 million games sold in Europe alone. We’re bringing this title to the U.S. market and expecting it to become an instant favorite for many more mobile gamers.”
The game was designed for mobile phones so players will find no trouble navigating around the world on the mobile handset. RealArcade Extreme Running is set to be released at the end of September on most major carriers.









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