Tech Shout!

Major race car brand Ferrari together with game developer System 3, has announced a Ferrari licensed racing game for the Sony PlayStation 3 game system as well as for other platforms. And this launch will coincide with the Formula One season launch.

System 3 has secured the rights to publish Ferrari licensed games on the PlayStation 3, Wii, Nintendo DS and PSP platforms. At this stage, the details on this Ferrari game are yet vague. But all we know is that the game will be based on the Ferrari Challenges series and will feature realistic cars, tracks and true Ferrari racing dynamics.

Apparently, the version for the PS3 is being developed to maximize the technology in the new console format such as a 16-player feature rich simultaneous online mode with elements not yet seen in any race game that has been made till date.

The Ferrai game for the Nintendo Wii game system will fully support the unique control system offered by this system, including control by a Wii steering-wheel. Regarding the games for handheld systems such as the PSP and DS, they will feature 4-player wireless play including adhoc play and game share.

System 3’s CEO, Mark Cale, commented on this announcement, “Video games and racing have been my two passions during the twenty-five years that I’ve been in the business. Finally the two have collided and I’m immensely proud to be bringing the Ferrari Challenge to market this year. We have invested in the best development talent in the industry and I’m confident that the game will be even more impressive than the license.”

System 3 has also announced that the international press will be able to attend a preview session in Maranello, Italy, the home of Ferrari in late June. This day will also coincide with the company’s 60-year celebrations. This event will also play host to another announcement of further System 3 titles such as “Ferrari Street Race”.

The launch will take place three months from now in June. However, the announcement itself is exciting enough.