Formula One video game rights secured by CODEMASTERS!!

[SuperGrafx]

http://www.formula1.com/news/headlines/2008/5/7752.html

At last...the sun has set on Sony's F1 exclusivity after years of releases on only their platforms.
Codemasters is more than worthy of this license in my book...that and the fact that the home console F1 games will be based on the EGO engine (seen in the upcoming GRID). But mainly, I'm pleased that F1 games will once again be accessible to non-Sony console owners.

Great news all around. Codemasters is really becoming a a force to be reckoned with as far as racing games are concerned!

[PC Engine Fan X!]

That's great news to hear about F1 racing being developed for other gaming console platforms...

The licensing deal must have been quite a lucurative one, indeed...all the better to share and spread the F-1 racing love around. ^_~

And will Codemasters include real-time deformation physics and damage to the F-1 racing cars? Playing at pure similation mode would only further increase the realism...just like how it is in real life.

Now only if Polyphony Digital implemented such real-time damage & deformation to their cars in the PS3 racing game demo of GT5: Prologue...can't have the best of both worlds, mmm? ^_~

PC Engine Fan X! ^_~

[SuperGrafx]

That's great news to hear about F1 racing being developed for other gaming console platforms...

The licensing deal must have been quite a lucurative one, indeed...all the better to share and spread the F-1 racing love around. ^_~

And will Codemasters include real-time deformation physics and damage to the F-1 racing cars? Playing at pure similation mode would only further increase the realism...just how it is in real life. Only if Polyphony Digital added such real time damage and deformation to their cars in the PS3 racing game demo of GT5: Prologue...can't have the best of both worlds, mmm? ^_~

PC Engine Fan X! ^_~

Generally speaking, F1 cars don't deform. The parts around the cockpit usually just shatter and break apart due to all carbon fiber utilized in the construction. Either way, I feel CM won't let us down.

[Skykid]

Can't stand 'realistic' racers. Just want Ridge and Wipeout, just put my foot down and go.

Just my two bits, but it isn't about decelerating on corners for me.

[jpj]

i agree. probably a common opinion amongst those who don't drive in the realz. personally, it's all about outrun2: blue skies, fast cars, and fit birds

anyways. this is good news. they're using the guys who did the recent sega rally for their new f1 games, btw. when it comes to developing racing games, a lot of worldclass talent here in blighty

[worstplayer]

I like racers where cars move like cars. It doesn't have to be uber-realistic but at least basic physics wouldn't hurt.

[Turrican]

I want Micromachines, not F1.