Asphalt 8: Airborne for iPhone and iPad Races Into the App Store

Gameloft released its newest version of their popular racing arcade series Asphalt, Asphalt 8: Airborne. The new chapter in the series brings lots of new cars and locations, new features and new ways to get airborne.

The game features:

• Luxury dream cars - 47 high-performance cars (80% NEW). Top licensed manufacturers and models like Lamborghini Veneno, Bugatti Veyron, Ferrari FXX and Pagani Zonda R. Newly recorded high-fidelity motor sounds for realistic audio immersion. 
• Get airborne - Hit the ramps and take the race upward. Perform barrel rolls and wild 360º jumps. Maneuver through the air while pulling off stunts 
• New exotic locations - 9 different settings like Venice, French Guiana, Iceland, the Nevada Desert & other exciting locations. All tracks available in original and mirror variations in Career mode. Discover plenty of hidden shortcuts
• New features for speed freaks - 8 seasons & 180 events in the Career mode. Stunning visuals thanks to next-gen shaders, real-time geometry reflection & other amazing effects. Check out the new Infected and Drift Gate modes. A detailed damage system
• Simultaneous multiplayer & ghost challenges - Simultaneous multiplayer action for up to 8 opponents. Dare friends to asynchronous races. Compare scores on the new leaderboards with friends and drivers around the world. Share your racing achievements and prove that you’re the ultimate speed machine
• Music to rev your soul - A heart-thumping mix of amazing licensed music. Featuring tracks from Bloc Party, Mutemath & The Crystal Method

Asphalt 8: Airborne is available for $0.99 as a universal app (iPhone/iPad/iPod Touch) in the App Store [iTuens Link].