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Codemasters snaps up Formula One licence
Neil Long May 9 2008, 9:37am
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UK publisher to unleash a new generation of F1 games across all formats, MCV can reveal
Previously a PlayStation-only franchise, Codemasters plans to take full advantage of its expertise in the racing genre and is terming the new F1 titles as the ‘jewel in the crown’ of its line up.
The worldwide deal provides Codemasters with rights to feature all Grand Prix circuits, Formula One teams, cars, and driver likenesses, and marks a return for the franchise after a two year absence.
The FIA Formula One World Championship games will be developed using an evolution of Codemasters’ existing EGO Game Technology Engine, with the first title expected to emerge in 2009 across the full range of console, handheld and PC formats.
“As a world-leading creator of driving games, this alliance with Formula One is the jewel in Codemasters’ racing crown and creates an undisputed segment champion,” said Codemasters CEO Rod Cousens.
“Formula One has gone with the best, the segment leader. It has gone to the home of the EGO Engine for quality; it has gone to the company that can host Formula 1 Online, to the company that is streaking away from the pack.”
Comments
“Finally”
Posted: May 9, 9:48am
This can only be good news. It has been a PlayStation exclusive licence for too long and I cannot wait to play a good F1 game. Having recently tried the GRID demo, the EGO shows even more promise. Handled correctly, this could be brilliant. Nice one, Codies. :)
“Re: Finally”
Posted by: Spelling - May 9, 9:54am
The FIA Formula One World "Champioship" should be "Championship"
“Re: Finally”
Posted by: Neil Long - May 9, 10:04am
Fixed. cheers :)
“Re: Finally”
Posted by: RB - May 9, 10:14am
This is great news for Codemasters!
Micro Machines, TOCA, Colin McRae, Race Driver GRID on 30/05/08 and now F1 for 2009 can it really get any better!!!!
As Murray would say GO GO GO
“Hmmm”
Posted by: Mr. Cynical - May 9, 10:30am
How many more comments are going to be written by the (talented and brilliant) Codemasters PR/Marketing staff?
“Good News..”
Posted by: Jimothy - May 9, 10:43am
... Cant wait to see more on this. I do like F1 games :)
“Re: Good News..”
Posted by: Paul - May 9, 1:50pm
Awesome news! About bleedin' time too! Just a bit of a bugger that we have to wait until (probably) the back end of next year to play it