Version of NASCAR 09 game developed in Triangle
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EA Sports’ new game studio in Morrisville went “live” on Wednesday with the release of NASCAR 09. The PlayStation 2 version of the game was developed in the Triangle. EA Sports unveiled the game at a recent event in Charlotte.
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