Formula One 05 Announced!

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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 boast all the official cars, drivers and teams, including the new Turkey Circuit. 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.

Features:

- 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.

- Including new interactive pit stops, pre-race grid line-up set against a backdrop of mechanics, grid girls, journalists, cameramen and special events

- 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.

- Get in tune with four new learner aids:

* Loading Screen Tips give you the circuit map with racing tips;

* Helper Ticker scrolls across the screen explaining each option quickly;

* Audio Information Tips provide expert guidance in the garage as well as the pits;

* Pit Crew Reminders can be requested to deliver advice on tricky corners or correcting errors.

- 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...

- 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.

[Sato 0]

Sounds afair bit better then 04, which to me was a good step forward. Can't wait for career mode and online racing! must get my usb modem sorted out for PS2 Online!

[AutoRacer5 0]

I hate Sony, they never release this stuff in the USA.

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That

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This is the old Detroit GP circuit! Interesting

[Sato 0]

Old? the game makes it look like it was a newly made track.

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Old as in has not been used for ages. Yes, that

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I see they

[silvermachine 0]

i cant w8 for this one..

looks really great..

but.. i need to worry about my AGP Card..

My AGP Card is 64MB

Ge-Force 2

Will it support my one??

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Silvermachine, I think the game is made for PlayStation not for PC...Hey in Mexico we love F1 but no F1 games either!...

Its PAL or NTSC?

Is it a version for Xbox or Gamecube?

Maybe some european guys could buy it for me and send it here..of course I will pay...

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It

[Jenson_Rules 0]

Typical, why is all the best racing games released on PS2 and not Xbox, The XBox is soo much better hence why i invested in one, but they decide to go with s##tstation2. Any news of a possible new F1 game on the Xbox?

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ahhh, an Xbox lover....you do realise the oh so great Xbox was released quite some time after the PS2? i suspect the PS3 will be much better then the Xbox or the Xbox 2 if they are released at simliar times.

As for this only being on PS2, its been like that for some time as sony invested in it back when the old PSX was brought out and its been like that since, i think its great.

And with pitstops, i wish you could do the whole thing yourself, IE slow down, switch on the limiter stop as close to the marks as possible change gear, and go at the right time etc. I've never played a game where you do quite all that which really is a shame as i think it'd be a great thing to do!

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PS2's are only more popular because they are alot more commercial, and they arnt as good as XBox's other than the fact they get the best games, which is really irritating! I may invest in a PS3 or whatever they will be called when they come out so i can actually play racing games, but i still prefer my xbox!

[Kaciaj 0]

Anyone knows the release date?!?!?

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And with pitstops, i wish you could do the whole thing yourself, IE slow down, switch on the limiter stop as close to the marks as possible change gear, and go at the right time etc. I've never played a game where you do quite all that which really is a shame as i think it'd be a great thing to do!

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In the latter EA games you had to slow down and change gear but it was all very artificial

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Typical, why is all the best racing games released on PS2 and not Xbox, The XBox is soo much better hence why i invested in one, but they decide to go with s##tstation2. Any news of a possible new F1 game on the Xbox?

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There will not be any more F1 games on the Xbox. Sony has acquired the exclusive license and F1 games will only be on two formats

[ecapdeville 0]

There will not be any more F1 games on the Xbox.  Sony has acquired the exclusive license and F1 games will only be on two formats

[Sato 0]

I have all 3 current generation consoles, aswell as my PC obviously. I was thinking of creating an Xbox game actually, just for abit of fun.

@ Ecap

Gp3 was better for editing purposes, IE making your own tracks, and much easier to create your own car.

Also i do not know that GP4 is more realistic, if you have a steering wheel perhaps, but on keyboard, having to have the basic steering help is quite unrealistic.

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@ Ecap

Gp3 was better for editing purposes, IE making your own tracks, and much easier to create your own car.

Also i do not know that GP4 is more realistic, if you have a steering wheel perhaps, but on keyboard, having to have the basic steering help is quite unrealistic.

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I never used keyboard to drive the Gpx series, even the first one!, I always have used a joystick and with the buying on GP3 I buyed the force feedback wheel with pedals, so I dont know the "feeling" with the use of keyboard, of course I cancel every help in Gp4 so the reality is fantastic.

I have owned one or two PS1 F1 games and I was really dissapointed with them, the IA is trashy, I love the sense of reality given in GP4, and now that I have the PC to put all the detail on, the FF wheel,etc ...its a dream come true.

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Lucky you, GP4 barely runs for me with the graphics and fram rate set pretty low, which really sucks.

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Oh senna, I think we have the same debility for videogames, I too bought the cube for Mario, and the Xbox for other games, specially sports, but this F1 news about no F1 games in Xbox makes me think in the possibility of buying a Pstation, but I think I will wait for the PS3...I dont know...I dont like arcadish F1 games I rather drive F1 simulators like Grandprix 4.

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The next generation of consoles are expected in 2006, although nothing has been confirmed yet. The Studio Liverpool games have arcade and simulation settings

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The next generation of consoles are expected in 2006, although nothing has been confirmed yet.  The Studio Liverpool games have arcade and simulation settings

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AI is my specialty!

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AI is my specialty!

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Help EA my friend their racing IA is terrible!