Fans of The Simpsons cartoon series will be revving their engines in anticipation of a new game from Electronic Arts.

The Simpsons Road Rage, which is released on Friday, blends the renowned Simpsons wit and edge-of-your-seat racing action into an arcade-style game.

Mr Burns, Springfield's resident Scrooge, is up to his old tricks, purchasing the Springfield Transit Corporation and jacking up the fares.

Refusing to shell out the high rates, residents are forced into humorous road rage as they brave angry commuters, jam-packed roads and the challenge to make enough money to buy back the transit corporation before time runs out.

The game features more than 25 characters from the TV show and players can wreak havoc in five neighbourhoods, including more than 100 Simpsons landmarks.

Jumps, powerslides and speed-starts add to the thrills and spills.

The story mode involves delivering passengers to different locations, while the Sunday driving section lets players pick-up passengers and explore the city at their own pace.

Evolution has five copies of the game to give away, along with five Simpsons goodie bags, which include a Simpsons T-shirt, travel clock, Homer or Bart "nodder", Homer doughnut key ring, mug, inflatable chair and a Simpsons sticker.

For your chance to win the game and goodie bag, answer the following simple question:

What is the name of Mr Burns' loyal personal assistant?

a) Dithers b) Withers c) Smithers Send your entry to: Evolution, Argus House, Crowhurst Road, Hollingbury, Brighton BN1 8AR by December 4 to be entered into the draw, please mark your envelope "Simpsons Road Rage competition".

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