With a plethora of car racing titles on the market at any given time, motorbike racing titles are generally few and far between. Good motorbike racing games are even rarer, of these, MotoGP series is arguably the most esteemed.

Capcom, like so many other publishers, have this year decided to unveil some new screenshots, a trailer and a fact sheet at this year's E3 Media & Business Summit for the latest instalment in the series, Moto GP 08.

Allowing gamers to compete in three race classes, Moto GP 08 will depict the 125cc, 250cc and the MotoGP championships. While not only aiming to provide an 'unparalleled handling model', Moto GP 08 will also strive to be accessible to players of all skill levels.

The new trailer from E3 depicts some of the racing action , including a dramatic spill!

Download Moto GP '08 E3 2008 Trailer
Moto GP 08 will offer online multiplayer on the PC, Playstation 3 and Xbox 360 platforms. In addition to the new trailer, Capcom have also released a bunch of screenshots and a fact sheet.


More screenshots can be found on the mirror.

• Three different handling models - arcade, intermediate and simulation - provide varied racing experiences and accessibility for all

• Ride as yourself and compete against riders from the world's premier motorcycling championship

• Select from 125cc, 250cc and MotoGP bike classes with each offering a different race experience

• First time MotoGP series will appear on PlayStation 3 and Wii

• Set competitor AI to match skill level

• Pit your riding skills against players from across the globe in a number of online modes

• Includes new 2008 season additions of night racing and Indianapolis circuit

While no release date is yet aparent for Moto GP 08, the previous installment was released around October last year - so we can presume that a similar release time frame is in order. Moto GP 08 will be available on the PC,PS2, PS3, Wii and the Xbox 360.