Formula 1 on the Playstation 3
My first computer was a ZX Spectrum. 48k of power, complete with rubber keys. I remember I choose the 48k Spectrum over its 16k sibling because it “was more futureproof”. I spent endless hours playing a superb F1 simulator, which came complete with spectacular graphics
Spectrum F1 goodness
I remember loading up Grand Prix 2 on my first PC and nearly falling over at the start of my first race. The graphics now might look primitive, but the whole experience, the authentic tracks, the cars handling all added up to an immersive experience that has never really been surpassed for me (except maybe the EF2000 flight sim).
And so to today…and Sony. Ah Sony, the company that deliberately infected its customers with a virus and is notorious for producing rubbishy gadgets with so much DRM in them that I have to wonder whether they refer to us as customers or potential thieves. Did I mention I don’t like Sony?
In the interests of those of you who will be rushing out to buy the massively overpriced Playstation 3, I thought you might like to know about one of the Formula 1 titles that are being released.
There is a small preview over here.
Though it’s going for a more arcade-y experience than past F1 games, F1: Championship Edition is still going to be a simulation of the sport of F1. The game is based on the 2006 season, containing all of the events, drivers, and teams of the real sport. Developer SCE Liverpool is promoting a “F1 for everyone” type of experience, mainly because F1 games haven’t done that well in the US market
Doesn’t that sound wonderful - a more arcade-y experience. That probably means cars will hit 400 miles per hour on the straight at “Sony Fantasy Circuit #3″ and you will be able to steer the car, without damage, by driving on the side of the walls. It’s good that they have created a dumbed down version of a game to target the US market, it can be seen as revenge for them sending us Forest Gump.
There’s a promo video on Youtube that follows. If you look at the accident towards the end of the video coming into the first corner at Brazil, you’ll notice that the AI appears to be a bit rubbish.
After this post I feel a need to have a shower.
2 comments December 12th, 2006
