Namco Bandai's Ridge Racer Unbounded Shows Off Auto Destruction in the Latest Screenshot s

Ridge Racer Unbounded is scheduled to release some time next year, and the latest screen shots just might ramp up the anticipation. Check them out, plus game details, after the jump.

With Ridge Racer™ Unbounded, the Ridge Racer franchise gears up to carve its own destructive path on a spectacular collision course with PlayStation®3, Xbox 360® and PC.
Ridge Racer™ Unbounded adds an unexpected destructive dimension to the series, delivering an original blast of ferocious racing adrenaline. Join the Unbounded street racing gang and test your driving skills against rivals in every street and alley of Shatter Bay. Prove your worth behind the wheel to get respect and expand your turf. For endless race variety, use the simple but powerful City Creator to design amazing original tracks in minutes.

Crash through everything – Cutting edge physics and effects combine to bring direct destruction like you’ve never seen before. Unleash your rage to obliterate everything in your way and carve your own path.
Race in urban environments – Shatter Bay lives by its own rules and is ripe for being torn apart by the overpowered vehicles rampaging through its many areas, including the commercial zone, refinery, port, and high-rise construction site.
New breed of racing machines – Traditional racing machines are out and dozens of badass street machines are in, including legendary RIDGE RACER Angel and Devil cars.
Use the simple but powerful tile-based City Creator to design incredible original tracks in minutes, each loaded with all the game’s destructive features and varied environments