Microsoft has just sent over an email to announce that its latest Xbox title, Midtown Madness 3, has just hit North American store shelves for an estimated retail price of $US49.99. Microsoft are touting it as "the first Xbox Live-enabled racer from Microsoft, for the ultimate test drive through the streets of Paris and Washington, D.C." The game allows gamers to get behind the wheel of 30 vehicles while competing in exciting race modes such as Blitz, Checkpoint and Cruise. With Xbox Live or System Link, racers will also be able to engage in four multiplayer game modes including Capture the Gold and Stayaway. Furthermore, the game features a Career mode with 14 driving careers, hopefully resulting in a great amount of replay value.

Look for our review of Midtown Madness 3 on THG this Saturday.