Take the wheel of an authentic Matchbox vehicle and embark on exciting quests in a game for a new generation of fans.

Mattel in collaboration with Outright Games, the leading publisher of family-friendly interactive entertainment, has revealed the first all-console and PC video game inspired by the die-cast collectible toy brand Matchbox.

Matchbox Driving Adventures will allow players to unlock, customize, and race digital versions of their favorite authentic Matchbox vehicles. Compete alone, or with up to four friends in local multiplayer and embark on epic missions across six diverse environments, speeding through various tracks all with multiple variants offering plenty of ways to put the pedal to the metal.

Designed for all styles of play, Matchbox Driving Adventures offers two distinct game modes. In Adventure Mode, players explore Matchbox Adventure Island at their leisure, solving intriguing problems for its inhabitants amidst rich, evolving landscapes. Alternatively, Competition Mode ramps up the excitement by featuring a series of uniquely varied tracks where players can compete for an exhilarating and enchanting racing experience.

Perfect for newcomers and longtime enthusiasts of the brand, Matchbox Driving Adventures offers a dynamic and captivating experience that honors the storied legacy of Matchbox, giving players the ability to customize and race 12 original Matchbox vehicles. Explore six unique environments and race across 14 different tracks plus variations and complete over 30 quests in Adventure Mode, as well as compete with up to four players in local multiplayer in Competition Mode.

“Bringing Matchbox back to consoles and PC is a significant milestone for Mattel Digital Games,” said Mike DeLaet, Global Head of Digital Gaming at Mattel. “Outright Games has captured the essence of Matchbox, creating an engaging world that beckons families to explore and compete with the model cars they know and love. We are eager to introduce a new generation to the legacy of Matchbox as they discover the joy of exhilarating real-world adventures and the thrill of the open road.”

“Working with Mattel on Matchbox Driving Adventures has been an incredible opportunity to adapt a legacy brand for a video game,” added Stephanie Malham, Managing Director of Outright Games. “Creating faithful replicas of some of the most iconic vehicles under the label has been a tremendous labor of love that we know collectors and newcomers will enjoy unlocking and customizing as they navigate the game. We’re looking forward to fans of all ages getting hands-on with the different modes and exploring what Matchbox Driving Adventures has to offer.”

Founded in 1953 by automotive enthusiast Jack Odell, the legendary Matchbox brand was created to solve a challenge for his daughter, who could only bring toys to school that fit inside a matchbox. This led to the iconic “matchbox car,” captivating her school friends and birthing a brand that has since brought miniature die-cast car and vehicle models to children and collectors globally. Over the past 70 years, Matchbox has expanded to include model kits, action figures, and large-scale models, maintaining high standards of authenticity that have driven its success. Today, two Matchbox cars are sold every second worldwide. Mattel announced plans to adapt the brand into a live-action film, marking a new chapter in its storied history.

Developed by Casual Brothers, Matchbox Driving Adventures will be available 20th September, 2024, on Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 5.

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With 2019 releases including most recent release Pump Up The Volume with Greed, his Undercuts EP and Waiting single on Toolroom not to mention his huge BBC Radio 1 day time track and BBC Dance Chart no.1 The Truth, Friend Within is a producer garnering skyrocketing success. Now he makes his fiery debut with Matchbox on Sonny Fodera’s Solotoko.

Known for hit releases including his Renegade EP and collaboration on The Mechanism with Disclosure, Friend Within is famous for constantly releasing relentless dance weapons. Fast forward to the last 12 months and his productions are still taking over the dance circuit with releases like Make Me Feel on Dirtybird, the quirky Get Dumb on DFTD and Burnin’ Up with Kideko on Rinse gaining huge support at Radio 1, eventually making its way to the Radio 1 daytime playlist. Gig-wise, Friend Within is an in demand DJ for global events and festivals, playing at the likes of The Warehouse Project, XOYO, We Are FSTVL, Creamfields, Parklife, Fabric, The Holy Ship! and Mexico’s EDC festival to name just a few.

Adding to his catalogue of signature smashes, Friend Within’s latest offering Matchbox is a track primed for dancefloor infiltration. Boasting prominent synth structures, an insane build up and pulsing pads amongst a grooving bassline Friend Within demonstrates versatility for a mind-blowing club roller amongst his recent crossover success. With a BBC Radio 1 Essential Mix under his belt along with continued backing from the likes of Pete Tong, MistaJam, Derrick Carter, Annie Mac, Oliver Heldens, Eats Everything and Carl Cox, it’s certain the illusive moustache’d is showing no signs of stopping!

Friend Within – Matchbox is out now via Solotoko.

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