A new Carmageddon title had been widely predicted after a countdown clock appeared on the official website last week - but it was thought that Square Enix, who owned the rights after buying Eidos in 2009, would likely be behind it.

But an announcement today revealed that Stainless, the English indie studio that created the original Carmageddon and Carmageddon 2: Carpocalypse Now games, has bought the rights back and is working on the new title themselves.

Stainless co-founder and CEO Patrick Buckland said in a statement: Carmageddon has returned to its Indie developer roots, and the time is right to bring the game to a new audience. Originally an ambitious title that tested the hardware limits of its day, we’re excited that the game will finally get the showcase it deserves on today’s platforms.'

Buckland's fellow co-founder, Neil Barnden, promised that the reboot would features the same 'extreme destruction' that graced the 1997 PC version.

'Carmageddon: Reincarnation will feature the same black humour and comic violence that made the original game such a success,' he said. 'We will make sure the existing fans get what they want and expect from a Carmageddon game, and a new generation discovers the delights of sliding into a Cunning Stunt.'

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The original is a classic and gave me some of the best multiplayer gaming experiences I can remember. When the 60 second timed demo first came out I must have played it to death 100 times over, I hope this can live up to it.

Remember the "censored" version where the people were all referred to as zombies and the colour palette changed so that blood was green?