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Codemasters picks up F1 rights

Friday, 09 May 2008 11:27
The makers of GRID are going to be put to work on new Formula 1 games
Codemasters has managed to snaffle the rights to the Formula 1 licence from Sony, it has emerged today.

The team currently working on Race Driver: GRID will be set to work on creating games based on the sought after intellectual property, with the first titles expected next year on multiple platforms.

Central to Codemasters' plans is making sure the online community gets behind Formula 1 Online, as well as getting real-life drivers, courses, teams and cars in.

"As a world-leading creator of driving games, this alliance with Formula 1 is the jewel in Codemasters' racing crown and creates an undisputed segment champion," enthused Codemasters bigwig, Rod Cousens.

"Formula 1 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."

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