MUMBAI: BBC Worldwide Digital Entertainment & Games has launched version 2.0 of Top Gear: Stunt School Revolution, which is now available for free on iOS, Amazon Appstore and the Google Play Store, for the first time.

Players will experience upwards of 50 per cent more content since the game?s original June launch. New content includes social features with Facebook Connect, ?Stig Trials? and an enhanced rewards system. Consumers using Google Play have access to a special ?Pro? version for 99 cents, which gets them on the road with 300 permits to attempt stunts without having to wait for energy to replenish.

BBC Worldwide executive VP digital entertainment, games Robert Nashak said, "Version 2.0 brings Top Gear: Stunt School Revolution to Google Play for the first time. Now, all players can experience a wide array of new content and gameplay improvements and the ability to connect with and challenge friends through Facebook Connect. We remain enthused by our incredible Top Gear fans and are committed to bringing authentic, engaging content to the mobile gaming space."

Top Gear: Stunt School Revolution introduces Facebook Connect, which allows players to go head to head and challenge Facebook friends to see who has the best driving skills, in turn unlocking new cars and stunts. The Stig ups the ante with ?Stig Trials?, offering players hints on how to beat a stunt, and even performing the stunt himself if it proves too difficult. Players will also notice a more generous and exciting rewards systems with more frequent daily rewards and a ?Prize Wheel?, to spin for a chance to unlock new car parts, coins, permits and vehicles.

Developed by BBC Worldwide Digital Entertainment & Games and Supersonic, Top Gear: Stunt School Revolution lets players customise cars to the extreme with jet engines, bulldozer shovels, snow plows and more. A follow-up to the successful Top Gear: Stunt School, the new game delivers fans more over-the-top tracks, stunts and cars for racing in true Top Gear fashion.

MUMBAI: BBC Worldwide Australasia has unveiled a new partnership with the Nine Network which will see the motoring entertainment show ?Top Gear? premiere on Foxtel?s BBC Knowledge before being transmitted on Nine and on GO!.

Under this new arrangement, BBC Knowledge will be the first Australian channel to screen the new series of Top Gear, bringing the program to subscription TV viewers in a consistent slot and only days after the UK transmission.

Nine Network viewers can enjoy the new shows shortly after their BBC Knowledge premieres. Once it has transmitted on the Nine Network, Top Gear will be available for catch up on Nine MSN and topgear.com/au, on DVD from Roadshow Entertainment and for download to own.

Jeremy Clarkson, James May, Richard Hammond and The Stig will have their BBC Knowledge premiere with Series 19 in the new year and some exciting one-off specials.

The deal was negotiated by BBC Worldwide Director of Sales Julie Dowding who said, "This is a significant deal for BBC Worldwide Australasia and for Australian Top Gear fans. We are fast-tracking ?Top Gear? to Australia by closing the transmission window, offering premium value to viewers on our wholly owned channel, BBC Knowledge, and ensuring that all Australians get the opportunity to view Top Gear by continuing our successful relationship with the Nine Network."

Nine director of television Michael Healy said, "We?re delighted to be continuing our successful relationship with Top Gear, bringing one of the world?s biggest shows to all Australians on Nine."

BBC Worldwide GM, director of channels Deirdre Brennan said, " ?Top Gear? is a premium brand that appeals to a broad audience, from families to motoring fans, with its infectious mix of credibility and character. It?s very exciting to be able to bring it to Australian Foxtel customers first on BBC Knowledge."