Ignition

Ignition is a vehicular combat/kart-racing game developed and published by Ace High Software exclusively for the Nintendo Switch. The game is set for release worldwide on July 12th, 2019. 
Inspired by games such as Cel Damage and Mario Kart, Ignition pits racers against each other in a five-lap race on one of the universe's most dangerous courses, picking up and using items and gadgets whilst. The ultimate goal is to win the Determinator 500 and gain control over Earth for one year but doing so will require a mix of strategy and speed.
==Story==
The year is 2974. Although Earth was successful in establishing trade relations with outlying star systems, what they did not expect was a hostile takeover from the Oxidians: an unscrupulous race who make all decisions through street racing. The Oxidians dethrone most of the political figures of the planet and turn the Milky Way's greatest landmarks into glorified racetracks. They then begin inciting individuals from across the universe to join GAVAR [Galactic Association for Vehicle Auto Racing] and create the Determinator 500. Deemed the ultimate race, the Determinator 500 sends racers across several different planets over the course of 500 laps [in-game, this is shortened to 5 very long laps] with the grand prize being control of Earth for one year. 
The game's story is expanded upon through Career Mode.
==Racers==
The game's roster includes 48 different racers available from the start of the game with another 24 being unlocked through both Career Mode and Grand Prix, making for a total of 72 different characters in the base game. Downloadable content has been confirmed, but specific characters have not been announced.
===Default racers===
Racer 	Homeworld 	Vehicle 	Description
General Octavian 	Cephalo 	The Octank 	
"Glory to Cephalo!"
One of the greatest military leaders in the galaxy, General Julius Octavian commaned the Cephalan army to victory against multiple targets. A major injury during warfare left him disabled and permenantly bound to a special wheelchair and kept him out of commission for the rest of his life. However, this allowed Julius to pursue his childhood passion of racing and he commissioned a replica of the first tank he rode into battle with to use as his signature vehicle.
Voiced by Rick May.
DJ Swervez 	Bazbooztad 	Sonic Sub 	
"Feel the rhythm, feel the rhyme - come on, everyone, it's racing time!"
If someone tells you Zachary Swervez is the disc jockey at their party, you better be ready for a wild ride. Zachary, known by his stage name DJ Swervez, has attained a small following ever since he began DJing for the Backlot 45 dance club when he was only 15. He entered GAVAR to promote his first album Curvez and to get some cash to pay off his student loans.
Voiced by Phil LaMarr.
Aftershock 	Epicentra 	Faultline 	
"Here comes the Aftershock!"
Born as the heiress to the Epicentrian throne and gifted the power of geokinesis, Maya-Lea was destined for greatness. Epicentra was promptly destroyed by controlled storms from a neighboring planet when Maya was only two years old. After she crash landed on Mars, Maya chose to use her powers to aid others and prevent another tragedy. Thus, Maya took up the mantle of Aftershock and travels the Milky Way in search of villains to fight.
Voiced by Barbara Dunkelman.
Dixon 	Spaghestern 	Trailhead 	
"It'll curs-I mean, cure what ails you!"
Dixon is a snake oil salesman in every sense of the term: he's ruthless, deceptive, and irresistibly charming to anyone he passes. With the Betelguesian Mafia on his trail for the death of a Mafioso due to his phony drugs, Dixon hid out on several planets until he could join GAVAR and hopefully use his newfound popularity to destroy the Mafia itself. But will deception and his wares get him to the lead spot or will he be turned into a fashionable handbag soon enough?
Voiced by James Caddick.
Linkin Skynyrd 	Mettlehead Prime	Destiny's Favorite	
"Now this is high-stakes intergalactic racing!"
Growing up on a beat farm and being raised by your aunt and uncle sounds like the typical chosen one origin story. That is, unless you're Linkin Skynyrd. Linkin knew he wasn't destined for anything, so he chose to make his own luck - and fun - by putting on a decent façade and being hailed the one destined to save his homeworld from the clutches of Oxidians. All Linkin's really in GAVAR for is the money and the actual fame that come with it.
Voiced by Antony Del Rio.
Wingzynth Blakhert	Betelguese 	Heart of Pyrite 	
"HEY! You crash it, you fix it!"
Although his name may sound like gibberish, Wingzynth Blakhert is a high-ranking member of the Betelguesian Mafia. His signature vehicle, the Heart of Pyrite, has had a hand in taking down a number of targets - including Zaphod Beeblebrox, the forty-second president of the galaxy. It's best you stay out of his way unless you want to end up on his hit list.
Voiced by Terry Crews.
Cockatiel 	Aviantla 	The Photo Finish 	
"This is gonna look great on my blog!"
If people believe social media is addictive now, wait until they see the state of Aviantla; the entire planet is governed by all matter of social networks both past and present. An individual who found mild success was mechanic Carrie Tiel, better known by her username Cockatiel. GAVAR initially brought her on board as a member of [REDACTED]'s pit crew but she was later allowed to race and placed in pole positions throughout her first season.
Voiced by Tara Strong.
Uncle Louie 	Loveli 	Backwater Bus 	
"Hey kids, it's time for the Uncle Louie Happy Hour!"
Voiced by David Coburn.
W1N-D3LL 	Oxidia 	No. 34 	
"There is no way for me to lose. I've calculated every possible outcome."
Voiced by Derek Phillips
Luther Avgustin 	Jounowa 	Delivery Boy 	
"Let's make this quick; I have a delivery I need to make."
Voiced by Benjamin Diskin.
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