Official F1 2009 and 2010 games revealed.

[Clowgon]

US, April 24, 2009 - April 24, 2009 – A new generation of FORMULA ONE video games featuring Lewis Hamilton, Fernando Alonso, Sebastian Vettel and all the official drivers, teams and circuits from the 2009 FIA FORMULA ONE World Championship™ was just announced by Codemasters®, the developer and publisher of award-winning racing video games, under its exclusive worldwide agreement with Formula One Administration Limited.

The first title in the series, F1 2009™, will debut on Wii™ and PSP® (PlayStation®Portable) systems this fall. F1 2009 will deliver an authentic and accessible recreation of the current FORMULA ONE season, including, for the first time in a FORMULA ONE title, the stunning Singapore night race. A trailer video is now live at www.formula1-game.com, Codemasters' new online destination for the game.

Extending the FORMULA ONE experience to further gaming formats, it was also announced that F1 2010™ is in development at Codemasters Studios and coming mid 2010 for the PLAYSTATION®3 computer entertainment system, Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft® and Games For Windows®. F1 2010 is being created using Codemasters' EGO™ Engine technology, which most recently powered the BAFTA award-winning Race Driver: GRID™.

Talking about the partnership with Codemasters, Bernie Ecclestone, CEO Formula One Management Limited, commented: "Codemasters has a great heritage when it comes to racing games and their reputation is second to none. We're working very closely together on the upcoming FORMULA ONE titles and are very impressed with what we have seen."

Rod Cousens, CEO, Codemasters, said: "FORMULA ONE is the pinnacle of motorsport. For many, it embraces a lifestyle and its audience is far reaching and growing. We are producing a series of games that will deliver the passion, glamour and exhilaration that fans deserve and we know how to do that. F1 2009 is the start of something very special for Codemasters and will set the standard for the high definition versions that will follow in mid 2010."

"Our studios are working extremely closely with Formula One Management Limited and the teams to produce the most authentic and thrilling experience possible. We are delighted with the level of support and access afforded to us so far, enabling us to get as close to the sport as possible. It is this level of support, understanding and working in partnership that enables to deliver superb FORMULA ONE games for whichever platform players choose to race."

In addition to bringing FORMULA ONE to Wii for the first time, F1 2009 marks Lewis Hamilton's debut in a videogame and will enable players to take to the wheel of his McLaren MP4-24 FORMULA ONE car and battle to retain his FIA FORMULA ONE World Championship crown. The new 2009 FIA FORMULA ONE WORLD Championship promises to be one of the most exciting and closely fought, thanks to new regulations on aerodynamics, slick tires and the introduction of the KERS boost system, which is designed to aid overtaking. The rule changes, including KERS, will be reflected in F1 2009 to deliver a truly enthralling racing experience.

Both the Wii and PSP editions of F1 2009 have been exclusively designed to deliver the ultimate racing package for each individual format and its audience. Setting new standards for immersion and authenticity on Wii, F1 2009 will offer a variety of race modes, including a full FORMULA ONE season and individual arcade-style challenges. Customizable driver aids will be offered to individual players, so both novice and expert drivers will be able to keep their car on track. In the game's multiplayer mode, driver aids will enable friends and families of different abilities to play together in wheel-to-wheel split screen co-operative and competitive multiplayer races.

The PSP edition of F1 2009 will have players racing against each other wirelessly in addition to engaging and challenging single player modes exclusively tuned for portable play, including competing in full championships.

As FORMULA ONE enters its most exciting season yet, F1 2009 will take Wii and PSP players as close as possible to racing in the world's most spectacular motorsport when it launches this autumn; F1 2010 will follow for PLAYSTATION 3, Xbox 360 and Games For Windows in 2010. For the trailer video, race over to www.formula1-game.com.

http://www.formula1-game.com/

Can't wait, disappointed that it won't come to the Ps3 until next year but this game should be great.

[Wayne]

This should be a great game, I love F1 Championship Edition on PS3.

[Blue]

Aha, codemasters have been good with their racing games, so I'm looking forward to it

[Andeeh]

im looking forward to this but i have been waiting so long for it i lost loads of interest about it, ill stick with forza 3 when it comes out and then buy f1

[Shockwave.2CC]

Can't wait

I love F1 games

They rock!!

[xxMATTGxx]

I love F1, can't wait for the PS3 version to come out! Sucks it as to be for 2010 and not this year .

[CJW93]

Wow only 8 months late :S

[Skajo]

I can remember a thread on this a while ago. Yawn yawn, big delays.

[Jam]

Very, very old news. Anyways 2009 on Wii & PSP comes out the day before the season ends, which is very stupid. I'l still get them though.