Saturday, April 26, 2003 - Vivendi Universal announced "The Simpsons Hit & Run", a mission based driving game with out-of-the-car platform gameplay. The game, developed by Radical Entertainment, should hit the stores on September 2003 in conjunction with the release of The Simpsons Season 3 DVD.

The following game features were revealed:

• Over 56 driving and on-foot missions in 7 huge levels spread out over the familiar Springfield landmarks
  
• Explore Springfield like never before as Homer, Bart, Apu, Marge, and Lisa on foot
  
• For the first time, explore the interiors of locations like the Kwik-e-mart, the Power Plant, and even the Simpsons home
  
• Brand new story and dialogue written by award-winning The Simpsons writers
  
• Voiced by The Simpsons cast for full brand authenticity
  
• Drive as 17 different characters including Cletus, Comic Book Guy, and Principal Skinner with his nagging Mother as a backseat driver
  
• Over 40 unique vehicles to unlock including Homer's Mr. Plow and Cletus's pick-up truck
  
• Pick-up-and play game controls are inviting for non-gaming Simpsons fan while challenging the serious gamer
  
• In-game animated gags and hidden jokes throughout the environments give the genuine feel of being in an episode of The Simpsons
  
• Hidden pickups containing episode-specific bonus material from the last 14 seasons to reward The Simpsons fan and increase the shelf life of title
  
• Multiplayer mode for up-to 4 players in unlockable driving challenges
  

Take a look at the first three screenshots of the game, even if the quality is not exactly excellent.