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FORMULA ONE™ on PlayStation is GO GO GO
The Real Deal… the only official FORMULA ONE games
May 19, 2005
5 Min Read
[This unedited press release is made available courtesy of Game Developer and its partnership with notable game PR-related resource Games Press]
Sony | E3, LOS ANGELES, 17 May 2005 - The 2005 FORMULA ONE season received a boost today with the announcement of the official games of FORMULA ONE from Sony Computer Entertainment Europe - FORMULA ONE 05TM (PlayStation®2) & F1 Grand PrixTM (PSPTM). The ultimate FORMULA ONE driving game is available in two formats, on PlayStation 2 for driving at home and on PSP for short play, high exhilaration, professional racing on the go.
Fans now have the best of both worlds with a game that not only captures the 'real' essence of the sport but delivers an unrivalled experience with real racing satisfaction. FORMULA ONE 05 & F1 Grand Prix boast all the official cars, drivers and teams, including the new Turkey circuit, which means you can race the track before the lights go out on August 21st.
Driving fans will be able to explore new functions with now interactive pit stops, a variety of new modes and the opportunity to race in the cars that have made FORMULA ONE history.
At Home with FORMULA ONE 05 on PlayStation 2
New Competition: Go online for the ultimate head-to-head racing experience where you can battle against players from all over the world; prove yourself in the world ranking ladders where your best lap time and average speeds across circuits are judged against other drivers or join a 'buddy' list so can regularly take on head to head a group of players to become the ultimate champion.
New Features: Including new interactive pit stops, pre-race grid line-up set against a backdrop of mechanics, grid girls, journalists, cameramen and special events
New Career: Challenge yourself with the improved career mode options offering more depth than ever before for wannabe racers, increasing the longevity of the game play with a greater variety of tests and opportunities
New Skills: Get in tune with four new learner aids: Loading Screen Tips give you the circuit map with racing tips; a Helper Ticker scrolls across the screen explaining each option quickly; Audio Information Tips provide expert guidance in the garage as well as the pits;
and Pit Crew Reminders can be requested to deliver advice on tricky corners or correcting errors.
New Facts: Become a racing expert with the new information centre that includes driving tips for each track and a comprehensive glossary of FORMULA ONE terms and more...
Old & New: FORMULA ONE 05 lets you re-live the classic cars and the classic races as you unlock historic cars and new bonus tracks so you can make your own history.
On the Go with F1 Grand Prix on PSP
PSP is a revolution in entertainment with music, film and gaming delivered on the go. Every PSP game is fine-tuned to deliver an enhanced PlayStation 2 experience whilst ensuring games are quickly accessible and can be enjoyed bite sized for short journeys - or in full for the long-haul flight.
Ahead of the game: Download additional bonus content to make sure race days are never the same again!
New ways to play: F1 Grand Prix on PSP offers fast action game play with seven challenge modes. Challenge others in Wireless head to head mode for up to eight players; dare to try the Eliminator Championship Mode where a car is 'removed' after each lap; tackle the Challenge Mode with contests including speed and racing line tests .
Time to kill? Why not try the three lap quick race mode and experience all the excitement of a 'mini' Grand Prix whilst you wait for the train!
Scenarios: An assortment to compete in from making your way up the grid to defending your positions adding depth & variety to the game play!
PlayStation 2 or PSP? PlayStation 2 and PSP? Whichever way you choose to play, FORMULA ONE 05 & F1 Grand Prix are the answer.
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Notes to Editors
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Game ® 2005 Sony Computer Entertainment Europe. An official product of the FIA Formula One World Championship.
FORMULA ONE, FORMULA 1, F1, FIA FORMULA ONE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP, GRAND PRIX and translations thereof are trademarks of Formula One Licensing BV, a Formula One Group Company. Licensed by Formula One Administration Limited, a Formula One Group Company. All rights reserved.
About Sony Computer Entertainment Europe Ltd.
Sony Computer Entertainment Europe (SCEE), based in London, is responsible for the distribution, marketing and sales of PS one®, PlayStation®2 and PlayStation Portable® software and hardware in 102 territories across Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Oceania. SCEE also develops, publishes, markets and distributes games software for the three formats, and manages the third party licensing programs for these platforms in the PAL territories. At the end of March 2005, over 40 million PlayStation® units had been shipped across these PAL territories, over 102 million worldwide. Between its European debut on 24 November 2000 and the end of March 2005, over 31 million PlayStation®2 units have been shipped across the PAL territories, over 87 million world-wide, making it one of the most successful consumer electronic products in history.
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