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?óÔé¼?ôF1 2010?óÔé¼??: The Formula 1 game made by F1 fanatics (Interview, Part 2)
Posted onHere’s the second part of my interview with the men behind the new official Formula 1 game. They explained how F1 Fanatic played a role in the creation of “F1 2010”, why Anthony Davidson told them “rFactor” isn’t realistic enough, and what they’ve got planned for “F1 2011”.
“F1 2010”: The Formula 1 game made by F1 fanatics (Interview, Part 1)
Posted onThe eagerly-anticipated official F1 game by Codemasters goes on sale next week. I played the finished version of the game for the first time yesterday and talked to two of the game’s designers – and self-confessed F1 fans – about what’s gone into the first new F1 game for major formats in four years.
A brilliant race in Turkey shows F1 is on the right track (Making F1 better)
Posted onThe Turkish Grand Prix was a fantastic race – and it didn’t need a single drop of rain to liven things up. F1 Fanatic readers rated the Turkish Grand Prix higher than any other dry race weekend since our “Rate the Race” polls began at the start of 2008. After the criticisms of ‘boring F1’ … Continue reading A brilliant race in Turkey shows F1 is on the right track (Making F1 better)
F1 2010 for PS3, PC and Xbox orders open
Posted onF1 2010 – the official Formula 1 game from Codemasters – is now available to order for PS3, Xbox 360 and PC formats. The first official F1 game in four years goes on sale on September 24th. It will feature all the teams, tracks and drivers from the 2010 F1 season. Retail prices are ?é?ú35 … Continue reading F1 2010 for PS3, PC and Xbox orders open
Making F1 better: series round-up
Posted onHow can F1 become better? From reading the thousands of your comments posted in our series over the past week I think we’ve learned some important things about this debate.
KERS return could improve racing – Simon
Posted onThe FIA’s director of powertrain and electronics, Gilles Simon, has given another indication that F1 could return to using Kinetic Energy Recovery Systems soon. He stressed the potential benefits of reintroducing KERS in an interview with the FIA magazine In Motion: I think that could actually add to the show because with reduced displacement engines … Continue reading KERS return could improve racing – Simon
Addicted to aero (Making F1 better)
Posted onThe “Making F1 better” discussion series started here last week has provoke a range of responses and ideas from fans. But one particular complaint has come up time and time again: F1 cars are too dependent on downforce. There may be no silver bullet which cures all F1’s ills, but kicking its addiction to aerodynamics … Continue reading Addicted to aero (Making F1 better)
Improving F1 means solving a three-dimensional problem (Making F1 better)
Posted onCost, Safety and The Show. If you want to get anything changed in F1, these are the three criteria you’ve got to satisfy. So how do our ideas for making F1 better measure up?
What should F1 be? (Making F1 better)
Posted onWe began our discussion about how to make F1 better yesterday by asking what made F1 great in the past and what – if anything – is missing from it now. In part two we’ll tackle a question that often provoked disagreement and debate between F1 fans: just what is Formula 1 supposed to be? … Continue reading What should F1 be? (Making F1 better)
When was F1 at its best? The rose-tinted spectacles problem (Making F1 better)
Posted onIn the golden days of F1 every Grand Prix was a classic, with 20 changes of lead and a photo finish. Dashing drivers would climb from beautiful, sponsor-free cars, light a cigarette and regale the world’s press with quick-witted quips. Nonsense, of course. It’s easy to write off modern F1 as a pale shadow of … Continue reading When was F1 at its best? The rose-tinted spectacles problem (Making F1 better)
FOTA consider new 2011 downforce cuts
Posted onThe Formula One Teams’ Association is considering further restrictions on how much downforce F1 cars can generate as the 2010 cars are already producing almost as much downforce as they were in 2008. The changes introduced last year at the urging of the Overtaking Working Group have not succeeding in reducing downforce levels. FOTA is … Continue reading FOTA consider new 2011 downforce cuts
“F1 2010” – first play (Pictures & video)
Posted onCodemasters claim “F1 2010” will be “a departure for F1 games”. F1 fans have been waiting four years for a new official F1 game for the latest generation console formats. In the last 12 months we’ve had hundreds of comments on this site discussing what should be in the game. F1 Fanatic put your questions … Continue reading “F1 2010” – first play (Pictures & video)
YouTube starts broadcasting live sport, but will F1 ever get on board?
Posted onYouTube has signed its first deal to broadcast sport live on the internet. Its contract with the Indian Premier League has surprised media analysts because it allows YouTube to stream live coverage in every country including those where TV deals for the IPL are already in place (apart from the USA). F1 rights holders FOA … Continue reading YouTube starts broadcasting live sport, but will F1 ever get on board?
F1 in HD “not until 2011”
Posted onHoping to watch the 2010 F1 season in high definition? Afraid you’re set for another disappointment. BBC’s Lee McKenzie has said on Twitter that FOM will not be offering Formula 1 in HD to broadcasters until 2011.
?é?ú120K Cruden Hexatech racing simulator is the ultimate gift for an F1 fan
Posted onStill not sure what to buy for the F1 fan in your life? How about a full size professional racing simulator as used by F1 teams? The Cruden Hexatech promises the most convincing racing experience money can buy with realistic G-Force simulation and steering feedback. It comes with software to simulate fast lap shoot-outs, 24-hour … Continue reading ?é?ú120K Cruden Hexatech racing simulator is the ultimate gift for an F1 fan
F1 2009 coming to iPhone
Posted onCodemasters are releasing a version of their official 2009 F1 game for the Apple iPhone next week. It will feature all the teams and tracks from the 2009 F1 season, and 20 drivers. Players will be able to race in ‘time trial’ and ‘endurance’ modes. In ‘time trial’ the challenge is to set the best … Continue reading F1 2009 coming to iPhone
Football goes 3D but still no HD for F1
Posted onThe 2010 Football World Cup will be broadcast in 3D next year by Sony. Up to 25 matches in the 64-game series will be available in 3D. F1, meanwhile, has still not embraced the last generation of broadcasting technology: high definition.
“F1 2009” by Codemasters (Wii)
Posted onCodemasters picked two formats for their new official Formula 1 game “F1 2009”. Yesterday we looked at the handheld Sony PSP version – but what’s the game like played in full screen on a Nintendo Wii? Read on to find out.
“F1 2009” by Codemasters (Sony PSP)
Posted onAfter a three-year wait, F1 fans finally have an official Formula 1 game. New licence-holders Codemasters have produced a game based on the 2009 season for the Sony PSP and Nintendo Wii, while a 2010 game is under development for the more sophisticated PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 platforms. It’s fair to say most F1 … Continue reading “F1 2009” by Codemasters (Sony PSP)