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Codemasters Receives Exclusive Formula One Rights

Posted by timothy on from the formulas-nine-through-twelve-still-available dept.

bigmouth_strikes writes "A few weeks ago it was announced that British game developers Codemasters have received the exclusive right to develop and publish video games using the "Formula One" brand name. This was after Sony and Formula One Management didn't renew their contract that have made the Playstation platform the only choice for gamers wanting "official" games since 2003. The earlier Sony exclusive right and decision to only release for the Playstation platform has led to active fan-created content for various racing simulation engines, such as rFactor for the PC. The official Formula One website has a brief interview/promo piece with Codemasters CEO Rod Cousens about their hopes and intentions for the game and platforms — which will include Xbox 360 and Wii. The company is targeting an initial release in 2009."

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  1. Re:ah well by master5o1 · · Score: 5, Funny

    Formula x^0
    Formula -i^2
    Formula floor(sqrt(2))

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  2. Re:PC by CastrTroy · · Score: 2, Funny

    First you tell us you want a driving sim with precise control, and then you tell us you want to use a keyboard? Make up your mind. Couldn't you just get a Wiimote, and use that for a steering wheel. Works great for MarioKart.

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  3. Re:ah well by mobby_6kl · · Score: 2, Funny

    At least we know what the xbox port will be called:

    Formula cos(360)