Project Cars 2 - Ferrari essentials pack - PC PS4 XO

Compete at Ferrari’s mythical test-track at Fiorano or live all the thrills of the Mugello Circuit’s high-speed turns in eight alluring cars that capture the essence of performance and design that is at the heart of Ferrari. Dominate GT - and sportscar-racing with the Ferrari 250 GT Berlinetta and the Ferrari 250 Testa Rossa: Tame the raw power of the banshee-wailing, fire-spitting Group 4 Ferrari 512 BB LM: Breathe the aura of Enzo Ferrari’s final supercar, the peerless Ferrari F40: Feel the cut-and-thrust of spec’-racing at its finest in Ferrari F355 Challenge cars: And then complete your drive into decades of Ferrari success with three of today’s most desired supercars—the track-only Ferrari FXX K, the irresistible Ferrari 458 Speciale A, and the snarling, impudent Ferrari F12tdf.

Note: The Pista di Fiorano is playable only with Ferrari cars in-game.

Assetto Corsa - Ferrari 70th Anniversary Celebration Pack - PC download

Cars featured in the Ferrari 70th Anniversary Celebration Pack include: Ferrari 1962 250 GT, Ferrari 1967 330 P4. Ferrari 1967 312/67, Ferrari 1984 GTO, Ferrari 2004 F2004, Ferrari 2017 812 Superfast & Ferrari 2017 SF70H.

After eight months in development, the highly anticipated “Ferrari 70th Anniversary Celebration Pack” is now available for the popular next-generation racing simulator Assetto Corsa on Steam for PC, with a release to follow soon on PS4 and Xbox One. The Ferrari 70th Anniversary Celebration Pack introduces seven iconic cars, one of which was chosen by the community of the popular racing game.

Ferrari Race Academy video game contest Win a trip to Maranello, Italy to experience Ferrari’s own Racing Academy!

Ferrari fans are set for a proper treat as System 3 celebrates the launch of Ferrari The Race Experience on the PlayStation Store with a fantastic monthly competition.
A new competition will be available every month for the next six months, culminating in one ultimate challenge, which will result in 6 people being treated to a trip to Maranello, Italy to experience Ferrari’s own Racing Academy!

10 Glorious New Cars as Ferrari Races into Need for Speed SHIFT video game - download now!

Ferrari Racing Pack Features 10 Glorious New Cars and Extended Career Mode Available Exclusively on the Xbox 360. Electronic Arts announce that, after a seven year hiatus, the venerable automaker and elite racing brand Ferrari is returning to Need for Speed. On February 16th, players of Need for Speed SHIFT will be able to download a content pack that delivers 10 extraordinary Ferrari cars including the 430 Scuderia and the ultra-rare FXX and F50 GT.

Ferrari challenge Download Pack 1 for PlayStation 3 plus patch 02.20

Download has five brand new Ferrari models and one new track, and is now available in European territories. A US release will occur later in the year. Please note, European DLC is not compatible with US copies of the game!

Each car also provides gamers with a brand new in-game Trophy to race for.

The DLC pack includes:

Car 1: Enzo Ferrari May we present another of System 3’s brand new DLC Ferrari motors: the awe-inspiring Enzo! Built to celebrate four years at the top of the F1 Constructors’ Championship, the car is a marriage of cutting edge technologies and is named after Ferrari’s founding member. Combining an F1 gearbox with a 5998cc, V12 engine and a carbon fibre body, the Enzo is a formidable drive that can achieve a top speed of 227mph and accelerate from 0-60mph in just 3.14 seconds! Its super-stylised chassis and gutsy roar are unmistakable and, six years on, it still drops jaws.

Whenever the car turns up at auction it regularly sells for over $1 million with the famed 400th charity auction car selling for $1.27 million in 2005! All of which, in our humble opinion, makes the Enzo a pretty special car. Coveted by collectors and the stuff of owner-drivers’ dreams, the Enzo is now ready for Ferrari Challenge owners to enjoy. And trust us, you won’t be disappointed!

Car 2: 430 Scuderia The 430 Scuderia is just one of five stunning new Ferraris available to download and throw around the tracks of Ferrari Challenge! Visually striking with a distinctive exhaust sound, every last detail of the Ferrari 430 Scuderia exudes uncompromising sporting finesse as a direct result of its close links to Ferrari Challenge racing. And with the car’s development process aided by none other than Michael Schumacher, it’s not hard to understand why it’s been such a hit with Ferrari enthusiasts.

It’s both lighter and more powerful than the standard F430 and can achieve 0-60mph in 3.1 seconds, with a top speed of 198mph! It can also complete a lap at Fiorano (Ferrari’s test track) in a time comparable to that of the Enzo, the car that has come to epitomise Ferrari's philosophy of transferring F1 content to its road cars.

Car 3: 599 GTB Fiorano Introducing the Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano. It might present a bit of a mouthful but the car’s name sums it up perfectly. Fiorano is the circuit Ferrari uses to hone the performance of its track and road cars; GTB refers to ‘Gran Turismo Berlinetta’ (the most famous Ferrari berlinettas ever built); and 599 reflects the 5999cc, V12 engine. With all that hype it’s a good job that the car doesn’t disappoint! In fact, we’d say it sets a high benchmark of excellence in the sports car world.

The 599 GTB Fiorano sprints from 0 to 60mph in under 3.7 seconds and boasts a top speed in excess of 206mph! In 2006 the car won Evo’s Car of the Year award and Top Gear Magazine’s SuperCar of the Year award. However, it’s still the new model's uniquely innovative and luxurious inners that guarantee superior driving pleasure.

Car 4: 330 P4 Presenting the ultra curvaceous and instantly recognisable Ferrari 330 P4. As one of the most revered cars in Ferrari’s long and illustrious history, the 330 P4 remains one of the most evocative shapes ever created. Powered by an F1-derived, 4-litre V12, it produces 450bhp and is capable of speeds of over 200mph. The sexy motor grabbed the headlines in 1967 when Ferrari beat the Ford GT40 in the ‘24 Hours Of Daytona’ event with a 1-2-3 finish! Company founder Enzo Ferrari kept a picture of the winning trio’s final approach for as long as he lived.

To this day only one completely original car remains. This fact, combined with the car’s obvious historical significance, has made it one of the most sought after, rare and valuable cars in the world today! Now there’s a story to be thinking about when you’re racing it around Monza…

Car 5: 612 Scaglietti Sessanta The 612 Scaglietti Sessanta is just one of 60 truly unique 60th anniversary celebration cars. Based on the 612 Scaglietti, the Prancing Horse's range-topping Gran Turismo combines blistering performance and superb handling with superior comfort, sumptuously handcrafted trim, state-of-the-art accessories and meticulous attention to detail. It’s a beautiful but powerful machine made even more desirable by its extremely limited availability. The 2-door coupe can reach speeds of 195mph.

A few years ago it was featured on UK car program Top Gear, where host Jeremy Clarkson raced against, and beat, his plane and train-faring co-hosts in a race from the UK to Switzerland. We can’t offer you the opportunity to re-enact that race but we can allow you to download the car and race on any track in Ferrari Challenge!

Track 1: Nürburgring System 3 are proud to present the awesome German GP race track Nürburgring! The 5.15km-long ‘GP-Streke’ section of the track is most notably used for GP2 and F1 racing, with many drivers claiming it to be one of the most challenging purpose-built circuits in the world. As a booster for German pride, Michael Schumacher set the lap record of 1.29.468, a time achieved in the F2004 Ferrari F1 car in the 2004 F1 season.

Nürburgring is well known for its long home straight, which is closely followed by a blind, narrow and barrier-laden first corner. It’s just the beginning of what is an extremely demanding circuit. As long as the GP-Streke section of the track is, it’s actually only a fraction of the 28.26km-long Gesamtstrecke (‘whole course’), a track which takes over 6 minutes to drive around in the average supercar! So get downloading and master one of the most demanding tracks on the racing circuit!

Track 1: Nürburgring System 3 are proud to present the awesome German GP race track Nürburgring! The 5.15km-long ‘GP-Streke’ section of the track is most notably used for GP2 and F1 racing, with many drivers claiming it to be one of the most challenging purpose-built circuits in the world. As a booster for German pride, Michael Schumacher set the lap record of 1.29.468, a time achieved in the F2004 Ferrari F1 car in the 2004 F1 season.

Nürburgring is well known for its long home straight, which is closely followed by a blind, narrow and barrier-laden first corner. It’s just the beginning of what is an extremely demanding circuit. As long as the GP-Streke section of the track is, it’s actually only a fraction of the 28.26km-long Gesamtstrecke (‘whole course’), a track which takes over 6 minutes to drive around in the average supercar! So get downloading and master one of the most demanding tracks on the racing circuit!

IMPORTANT NOTICE

PlayStation 3 users who have not previously taken their console online MUST download the latest patch for the game in order for the DLC to work. In order to do this your PS3 must be connected to the internet and you must be signed in while you attempt to load the game.

As well as allowing the DLC to work the patch also addresses various minor issues and improves certain aspects of the game.

These include:

Ferrari Challenge PS3 Patch Version 02.20

* - adjustable steering wheel resistance added.
* - multiplayer collision option added.
* - 30-minute race duration option added in Multiplayer.
* - minor Multiplayer connection issues resolved.
* - Trophy support added.
* - XMB background music support added in single player.
* - Photo mode added to Showroom.
* - lap split-times added to Time Trial mode.
* - gear indicator added to in-car view.
* - ‘Legend’ A.I. difficulty added.
* - Host & Friends options refined.
* - reservation system in Private lobbies implemented.
* - frame rate improved in 1080p mode.
* - improved detail in 1080 modes.

Ferrari Challenge - Trofeo Pirelli Five new cars andtrack to download this May - Scuderia, GTB Fiorano, Scaglietti Sessanta, P4 and Enzo Ferrari

London-based publisher System 3 today re-affirmed its PlayStation 3 downloadable content plans for racing simulation game Ferrari Challenge: Trofeo Pirelli. This content will come in the form of five brand new Ferrari models and one new track, and is set to launch in May 2009 (PAL territories – NTSC details tba). Each car also provides gamers with a brand new Trophy to race for.

The DLC pack includes:

Car 1: 430 Scuderia

The 430 Scuderia is just one of five stunning new Ferraris available to download and throw around the tracks of Ferrari Challenge! Visually striking with a distinctive exhaust sound, every last detail of the Ferrari 430 Scuderia exudes uncompromising sporting finesse as a direct result of its close links to Ferrari Challenge racing. And with the car’s development process aided by none other than Michael Schumacher, it’s not hard to understand why it’s been such a hit with Ferrari enthusiasts.

It’s both lighter and more powerful than the standard F430 and can achieve 0-60mph in 3.1 seconds, with a top speed of 198mph! It can also complete a lap at Fiorano (Ferrari’s test track) in a time comparable to that of the Enzo, the car that has come to epitomise Ferrari's philosophy of transferring F1 content to its road cars.

Car 2: 599 GTB Fiorano

Introducing the Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano. It might present a bit of a mouthful but the car’s name sums it up perfectly. Fiorano is the circuit Ferrari uses to hone the performance of its track and road cars; GTB refers to ‘Gran Turismo Berlinetta’ (the most famous Ferrari berlinettas ever built); and 599 reflects the 5999cc, V12 engine. With all that hype it’s a good job that the car doesn’t disappoint! In fact, we’d say it sets a high benchmark of excellence in the sports car world.

The 599 GTB Fiorano sprints from 0 to 60mph in under 3.7 seconds and boasts a top speed in excess of 206mph! In 2006 the car won Evo’s Car of the Year award and Top Gear Magazine’s SuperCar of the Year award. However, it’s still the new model's uniquely innovative and luxurious inners that guarantee superior driving pleasure.

Car 3: 612 Scaglietti Sessanta

The 612 Scaglietti Sessanta is just one of 60 truly unique 60th anniversary celebration cars. Based on the 612 Scaglietti, the Prancing Horse's range-topping Gran Turismo combines blistering performance and superb handling with superior comfort, sumptuously handcrafted trim, state-of-the-art accessories and meticulous attention to detail. It’s a beautiful but powerful machine made even more desirable by its extremely limited availability. The 2-door coupe can reach speeds of 195mph.

A few years ago it was featured on UK car program Top Gear, where host Jeremy Clarkson raced against, and beat, his plane and train-faring co-hosts in a race from the UK to Switzerland. We can’t offer you the opportunity to re-enact that race but we can allow you to download the car and race on any track in Ferrari challenge!

Car 4: 330 P4

Presenting the ultra curvaceous and instantly recognisable Ferrari 330 P4. As one of the most revered cars in Ferrari’s long and illustrious history, the 330 P4 remains one of the most evocative shapes ever created. Powered by an F1-derived, 4-litre V12, it produces 450bhp and is capable of speeds of over 200mph. The sexy motor grabbed the headlines in 1967 when Ferrari beat the Ford GT40 in the ‘24 Hours Of Daytona’ event with a 1-2-3 finish! Company founder Enzo Ferrari kept a picture of the winning trio’s final approach for as long as he lived.

To this day only one completely original car remains. This fact, combined with the car’s obvious historical significance, has made it one of the most sought after, rare and valuable cars in the world today! Now there’s a story to be thinking about when you’re racing it around Monza…

Car 5: Enzo Ferrari

May we present another of System 3’s brand new DLC Ferrari motors: the awe-inspiring Enzo! Built to celebrate four years at the top of the F1 Constructors’ Championship, the car is a marriage of cutting edge technologies and is named after Ferrari’s founding member. Combining an F1 gearbox with a 5998cc, V12 engine and a carbon fibre body, the Enzo is a formidable drive that can achieve a top speed of 227mph and accelerate from 0-60mph in just 3.14 seconds! Its super-stylised chassis and gutsy roar are unmistakable and, six years on, it still drops jaws.

Whenever the car turns up at auction it regularly sells for over $1 million with the famed 400th charity auction car selling for $1.27 million in 2005! All of which, in our humble opinion, makes the Enzo a pretty special car. Coveted by collectors and the stuff of owner-drivers’ dreams, the Enzo is now ready for Ferrari Challenge owners to enjoy. And trust us, you won’t be disappointed!

Track 1: Nürburgring

System 3 are proud to present the awesome German GP race track Nürburgring! The 5.15km-long ‘GP-Streke’ section of the track is most notably used for GP2 and F1 racing, with many drivers claiming it to be one of the most challenging purpose-built circuits in the world. As a booster for German pride, Michael Schumacher set the lap record of 1.29.468, a time achieved in the F2004 Ferrari F1 car in the 2004 F1 season.

Nürburgring is well known for its long home straight, which is closely followed by a blind, narrow and barrier-laden first corner. It’s just the beginning of what is an extremely demanding circuit. As long as the GP-Streke section of the track is, it’s actually only a fraction of the 28.26km-long Gesamtstrecke (‘whole course’), a track which takes over 6 minutes to drive around in the average supercar! So get downloading and master one of the most demanding tracks on the racing circuit!

Cars and the track will be available individually or as a pack. An exact launch date and price for this DLC pack will be announced in the near future.

PlayStation 3 users who have not previously taken their console online will also be prompted to download the latest patch for the game, which address various minor issues and improve certain aspects of the game. These include:

Ferrari Challenge PS3 Patch Version 02.20

- adjustable steering wheel resistance added.
- multiplayer collision option added.
- 30-minute race duration option added in Multiplayer.
- minor Multiplayer connection issues resolved.
- Trophy support added.
- XMB background music support added in single player.
- Photo mode added to Showroom.
- lap split-times added to Time Trial mode.
- gear indicator added to in-car view.
- ‘Legend’ A.I. difficulty added.
- Host & Friends options refined.
- reservation system in Private lobbies implemented.
- frame rate improved in 1080p mode.
- improved detail in 1080 modes.

About Ferrari Challenge: Trofeo Pirelli
Released in late 2008 on DS, Wii, PS2 and PS3, Ferrari Challenge was a labour of love for System 3 founder and professional race driver Mark Cale. Combining 60 years of sumptuously detailed Ferrari car models with a handling engine tuned by GP2 and soon-to-be F1 driver Bruno Senna, Ferrari Challenge was a hardcore racing fan’s dream game.

F1 Monza Ferrari star in Gran Turismo 5 video game

F1 Monza - Ferrari star in Gran Turismo 5 video game

Gran Turismo 5 Prologue, a prequel of Gran Turismo 5 for PlayStation 3 (PS3) – on Blu-ray and download from PlayStation Network (PSN) winter 2008. Gran Turismo and PlayStation are partners in one of the most successful world game series in ten years – known for its realism, design and physics – now, with the power of PlayStation 3 it’s going to be amazing.
Featuring over 40 cars Gran Turismo 5 Prologue includes Mitsubishi, Lotus, Nissan and Ferrari race on realistic, real-life tracks: including Eiger Nordwand, London City Track and Suzuka – in High Definition graphics. With all-new driving physics offering the most lifelike driving experience ever. Opponent artificial intelligence has been upgraded for the toughest race challenge yet.


Now in Gran Turismo 5, you’ll now be able to race against others online. Play with another 15 players head-to-head on PlayStation Network on your PlayStation 3 - PS3. Global Rankings plus My Garage home page lets other compare their ranking to your Gran Turismo 5 standings.


Add an Online Dealership, with a wealth of facts on cars, manufacturers and Gran Turismo TV – the dedicated online television channel exclusively from PlayStation Network packed with great contents.


Key Features:

• Gran Turismo online racing: online driving against up to 15 other Gran Turismo players
  
• Over 40 stunning, high-performance cars
  
• Real life race tracks including Eiger Nordwand, London City Track and Suzuka – race in reverse or use alternative routes
  
• New physics engine with true next-generation vehicle handling
  
• New, improved opponent Ai
  
• Online Gran Turismo TV : great motoring TV programs
  
• Online Dealership - Access to car manufacturers online
  
• My Garage - personalised homepage feature with friends, chat and personal records
  
• Quick Tune - adjust power, tyres, suspension and more
  
• High Definition at 1080p (race: 1080p-60fps, replay: 1080p-30fps)
  
• Gran Turismo 5 – the full title – launches in 2008.

Until then, there’s enough ultra-realistic, high-speed racing in Gran Turismo 5 Prologue on PlayStation 3.

F1 style video game Ferrari Challenge Trofeo Pirelli see if Lewis Hamilton can beat Kimi Raikkonen in the wet again

Ferrari Challenge Trofeo Pirelli for PlayStation 3 and PlayStation 2, Nintendo Wii and Nintendo DS.

"Creating Ferrari Challenge Trofeo Pirelli has been a labor of love. Our obsession with capturing the Ferrari mystique is something racing game fans and auto aficionados will savor," said Mark Cale, CEO at System 3. "Activision is the best partner imaginable to distribute the game in North America, so we are in a fantastic position."

Ferrari Challenge Trofeo Pirelli is a re-creation of Ferrari's own racing series, where drivers unleash the world's most powerful, elegant cars on premiere international race tracks. The title was given a uniquely magical touch from GP2 driver Bruno Senna, nephew of F1 legend Ayrton, who acted as technical consultant on the game's handling.

"It's been refreshing to be a part of a racing title that takes itself seriously," said Dave Oxford, Activision Publishing. "Ferraris are elite performance machines and Ferrari Challenge Trofeo Pirelli simulates the exhilaration of driving them flawlessly."

Ferrari Challenge Trofeo Pirelli is a graphical beast - especially when running at 1080p on PlayStation 3 computer entertainment system. The game has 15 international racing circuits along with multiple gameplay modes such as Ferrari Challenge Seasons, Time Trial, Quick Race, and Endurance. The 16 competitor online multiplayer action is unmatched in terms of framerate and fun, even allowing Ferrari fanatics to race against European players who own the game. Downloadable content will be continually released for the Ferrari Challenge Trofeo Pirelli community beginning in September.

Nintendo DS - Ferrari Challenge Trofeo Pirelli four new screenshots

Nintendo DS - Ferrari Challenge Trofeo Pirelli four new screenshots...

Ferrari Challenge - download new cars and circuit

Nürburgring Nordschleife and five supercars to be unleashed in August

The first in a series of downloadable content for the genre-defining Ferrari Challenge Trofeo Pirelli, to be released on PlayStation Network in August.

Adding to an already impressive 16 real world circuits, the first downloadable content pack features the infamous 5.2km Nürburgring F1 Strecke, one of the toughest, most demanding and most dangerous racetrack in the world. To compliment the addition of another world class circuit, five new cars will be available as part of the content pack, or individually on PlayStation Network.

Cementing the Ferrari tradition of making the most sought after cars in the world, the first selection of additional cars will offer speed, class, finesse and raw power:

Ferrari Enzo
The most powerful, naturally aspirated production car in the world, named after Ferrari’s Founder, Enzo Ferrari. Built using Formula 1 technology in 2003, it features an aerodynamic carbon fibre body and a sequential shift transmission for the ultimate in acceleration.

F430 Spider
Featuring a mid-mounted engine which allows the hood to be stored between the engine and the seats, this convertable offers the speed you’d expect from a Ferrari, but with an elegance and style like no other.

P4/5
The Ferrari P4/5 by Pininfarina is a custom designed beast capable of accelerating from 0-62mpg in 3.0 seconds, 0.14 seconds quicker than the Enzo. Featuring butterfly doors, the P4/5 is capable of travelling at 160 mph with no wind noise.

612 Scaglietti
A rare breed among Ferraris, offering a four seat experience, the 612 Scaglietti pays homage to the 375 MM commissioned in 1954 by then Director Roberto Rossellini for his wife Ingrid Bergman. Much like the classic, Casablanca, in which Bergman appeared, true beauty never fades.

599 GTB Fiorano
Named after its engine displacement (5999cc) and Ferrari’s world famous test track, the 599 is Ferrari’s flagship Gran Turismo model. With modern styling under the direction of Frank Stephenson, there’s no greater match of style, precision and power.

“To compliment an already huge array of Ferraris on offer in Ferrari Challenge Trofeo Pirelli, we’ve hand-picked the most sought after models to launch our first downloadable content pack,” said Mark Cale, CEO, System 3. “We’re pleased to give the community another world class race track on which to race these fantastic cars. We’re not planning on stopping there, with more downloadable content packs to be announced shortly, cementing Ferrari Challenge Trofeo Pirelli as the most feature packed simulation available for PlayStation 3.”

Ferrari Challenge Trofeo Pirelli is available now for PlayStation 3 and Nintendo DS., PlayStation 2 and Nintendo Wii Formats will follow soon.

Ferrari Challenge Screeches at British International Motor Show

Going to the show? Then get hands-on time with the PlayStation 3s freshest, newest racer

Ferrari Challenge Trofeo Pirelli will be making a public appearance at the UK’s largest motor show.

Running from July 23rd until August 3rd at the ExCeL centre, London, the British International Motor show is home to the very best in the car industry – so, with its vast array of gorgeous, faithfully-recreated, fully licensed luxury cars, Ferrari Challenge Trofeo Pirelli will be right at home.

The game is currently winning an army of fans nationwide thanks to its superb recreation of Ferrari’s best models and the latest high definition racing engine.


Ferrari Challenge Trofeo Pirelli is System 3’s labour of love – a re-creation of Ferrari’s own racing series, which sees both professional and amateur drivers taking to the world’s most famous race tracks in 430 Challenge race cars. Developed by racing game specialists Eutechnyx, Ferrari Challenge Trofeo Pirelli draws upon the developer’s years of experience with racing titles and includes a uniquely magical touch from GP2 driver Bruno Senna, nephew of F1 legend Ayrton and technical consultant on the game’s handling.

System 3’s booth will allow 16 players to race head-to-head, showcasing the game’s brilliant multiplayer action. No other PlayStation 3 title permits thrilling 16-player races, and the show floor will allow racers to show of their skills to thousands of admiring motoring enthusiasts.

Behind closed doors, System 3 boss Mark Cale will be premiering the firm’s very latest racing technology.

“This is a great opportunity to showcase the game to the country’s most avid motoring fans,” says Mark Cale, CEO, System 3. “Everything about the game is Ferrari through and through, so we can’t wait for it to be scrutinised by some of the biggest petrolheads out there. We’re confident that once they’ve seen, heard and played the latest in high definition experience, they’ll realise that Ferarri Challenge Trofeo Pirelli is a game with no equal.”

Ferrari Challenge Trofeo Pirelli is available now for PlayStation 3 and Nintendo DS., the PlayStation 2 version will follow soon.

Live interview with Ferrari Challenge games developer

Eurogamer Network announce that Mark Cale, CEO of System 3, will be interviewed live by Eurogamer.net readers on Wednesday, 23rd July at 4pm BST (UK time) / 5pm CET.

Eurogamer's LiveText interviews allow readers to submit questions through a moderator, which are then answered live. Responses are posted to the website without the need for page-refreshing. Past interviewees include senior developers at Lionhead, Naughty Dog, Insomniac Games, Bungie and Media Molecule.

"Ferrari Challenge surprised a few people with its compelling simulation of driving the world's reddest race-cars, and we're pleased Mark's agreed to chat to our readers about it," said Tom Bramwell, Editor of Eurogamer.net. "It will provide some answers about the forthcoming downloadable content and we're expecting other revelations too."


"To be able to talk directly to the readers of Eurogamer is an unmissable opportunity," said Mark Cale, CEO of System 3. "We're looking forward to some difficult questions, but more than that, we're relishing the opportunity to talk directly to our fanbase."

Ferrari Challenge Trofeo Pirelli game limited supply

Ferrari Challenge - Trofeo Pirelli Racing Off The Shelves

Only limited copies of the game Ferrari Challenge Trofeo Pirelli arrive in stores.

A hiccup in the distribution system has resulted in many high street retailers reporting low stock levels. System 3 is working hard with retail to ensure an extensive resupply campaign continues in the coming weeks to meet the demand for this hugely popular race title.

“We knew Ferrari Challenge Trofeo Pirelli would be popular, but the massive demand for our game has surpassed even our expectations,” said Mark Cale, CEO of System 3. He continued: “We’re working hard with our retail partners to make sure that everyone who wants a copy of the game gets one. Our customers are the most important part of our business, so we’re working harder than ever to ensure their needs are met.”

Over the coming weeks, retailers will be receiving additional stock, enabling gamers to get their hands on the most advanced simulation available on PlayStation 3 and Nintendo DS.

Ferrari Challenge Trofeo Pirelli is System 3’s labour of love – a re-creation of Ferrari’s own racing series, which sees both professional and amateur drivers taking to the world’s most famous race tracks in 430 Challenge race cars. Developed by racing game specialists Eutechnyx, Ferrari Challenge Trofeo Pirelli draws upon the developer’s years of experience with racing titles and includes a uniquely magical touch from GP2 driver Bruno Senna, nephew of F1 legend Ayrton and technical consultant on the game’s handling.

The Ferrari Challenge video game will be published on an array of gaming consoles including PlayStation 3, PlayStation 2, Nintendo Wii, and Nintendo DS.

The PlayStation 3 Game an Xbox 360 could never do

Any console that can play the upcoming Ferrari Challenge, take one step forward. Not so fast Xbox 360! At least if System 3 CEO, Mark Cale is to be believed when he says, “The PS3 offers the most powerful opportunity in the global marketplace.” Barring some phantom super-console lurking in the E3 rafters, we suppose that’s fair. Though. . .

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Ferrari Challenge Trofeo Pirelli July release on PlayStation 3 Nintendo Wii - DS and PlayStation 2

Veteran videogame publisher System 3 has today revealed the news that its hotly anticipated racing simulation Ferrari Challenge Trofeo Pirelli will see a July release throughout Europe.

Following an extended tuning session prior to its debut on the track, Ferrari Trofeo Pirelli boasts the most authentic, authoritative, demanding and downright thrilling racing ever to come to consoles.

Featuring 50 Ferraris painstakingly modelled right down to the smallest detail, gamers are able to drive across every Ferrari Challenge series track with supreme handling, realistic AI and the most comprehensive custom vinyl editor ever offered in a racing title. On PlayStation 3, an amazing 16 racers are also able to compete on the online tarmac – in the most intense multiplayer racing ever seen on the console.



Throughout the development of Ferrari Challenge Trofeo Pirelli, Bruno Senna, nephew of F1 legend Ayrton, has acted as technical director, advising on everything from engine sounds to vehicle handling and has been instrumental in crafting one of the most anticipated racers of the year.

Mark Cale, CEO of System 3 said: “This, literally, is the ‘Ferrari of videogames’. We’ve been confident from the very beginning that not only will we deliver a licence worthy of the Ferrari name, but a racing simulation like no other. With the input of Bruno Senna, the expertise of Eutechnyx and System 3’s pursuit of excellence, gamers will be stunned by the realism and sheer fun to be had with Ferrari Challenge Trofeo Pirelli when it sees release in July.”

“We want to redefine what people expect of licensed racers with an attention to detail and playability unmatched by other racing simulations.”



Features

• Ferrari Challenge Trofeo Pirelli is the only video game to feature every track from the world renowned 430 series Ferrari Challenge. Every track has been recreated in painstaking detail, offering a racing experience closer to real life than ever before.


• Recreating the experience of driving a Ferrari isn’t just about visual flair, but about how the car feels and sounds. System 3 has modelled each car in exquisite detail with engine and environmental audio recorded both internally and externally.


• Once the race is over, watch television quality replays of the race from beginning to end. From behind the action, inside the wheel arch or overhead views, there is no competition for Ferrari Challenge Trofeo Pirelli’s replay system.


• Driving the average car is nothing compared to the thrill and excitement of stepping behind the wheel of a Ferrari. Utilising some of the best development talent in the videogames and motorsport industries, System 3 has crafted a game that demands respect, and rewards it in return. With some of the most advanced handling physics achieved on each format, nothing will feel like a Ferrari before or after you sit behind the wheel in Ferrari Challenge Trofeo Pirelli.

Ferrari Challenge Trofeo Pirelli for PLAYSTATION 3 - PlayStation 2 - Wii and DS

The forthcoming release of Ferrari Challenge Trofeo Pirelli throughout North America. Ferrari Challenge Trofeo Pirelli will hit shelves late summer 2008 for PLAYSTATION 3 and PlayStation 2 computer entertainment systems, Wii, and Nintendo DS.

“Without a doubt, this is the defining Ferrari experience for video games,” said Mark Cale, CEO at System 3. “It has been a collaboration with professionals on every level and we’ve truly captured the power, beauty, and excitement that is the Ferrari Challenge Series. This excitement is taken to a whole new level with the partnership of Activision’s power within the North American marketplace.”

“For the last sixty years Ferrari has been synonymous with precision, performance and elegant design, so expectations for the game will be high from auto enthusiasts and racing game fans alike,” said Dave Oxford, Activision Publishing. “Everyone involved in Ferrari Challenge Trofeo Pirelli has been dedicated to ensuring this product over-delivers on the experience of this legendary brand.”

Ferrari Challenge Trofeo Pirelli is a visual powerhouse with a racing style that is fast and accessible, yet the feel is more “sim” than arcade. It includes over 15 international racing circuits along with multiple gameplay modes such as Ferrari Challenge Seasons, Time Trial, Quick Race, and Endurance. Racing can be taken online with up to 16 players in a variety of challenges including circuits, hill climbs, and more.


Downloadable content will be continually released for the Ferrari Challenge Trofeo Pirelli community, and the official team and car rosters can be updated at the start of each season to reflect real-world lineups. Moreover, downloadable cars, tracks and customization options will be made available on a monthly basis to keep ravenous Ferrari fans satisfied.

System 3 and Activision will showcase Ferrari Challenge Trofeo Pirelli on PLAYSTATION 3 to the public for the first time at the Montreal Grand Prix from June 6th - 8th, 2008.

There will be playable kiosks open to the all attendees in the Fan Zone.

Official Ferrari Challenge Trofeo Pirelli website

Veteran videogame publisher System 3 has unveiled its latest masterpiece, as the Official Ferrari Challenge Trofeo Pirelli website races onto the Internet, located at www.system3.com.

The website is, in keeping with the official Ferrari license, one of the most prestigious in gaming, offering a host of game-related information in one of the most lavish packages ever produced.

Alongside phenomenal imagery and videos, the official site for the official game offers stacks of beautiful artwork, exquisite models taken from the developers’ drawing boards, and official tips from driving supreme Tiff Needell.

Each of the 16 North American and European Ferrari Challenge tracks featured in the game is described in great detail, so players can learn each course in advance. The title’s incredible authenticity – a result of developer Eutechnyx’s racing expertise and consultancy from race driver Bruno Senna – means that each of the countless vehicles within the game require some mastery, just like the real cars themselves. The official website contains details of each Ferrari, offering a head start for those prepared to study in advance.

For those wishing to see for themselves how each version of Ferrari Challenge Trofeo Pirelli compare, there are screenshots and videos from each of the game’s platforms – illustrating the technical limits the game pushes across each format.

In addition, a developer's journal and an extensive FAQ section offer in-depth background information about the game. As time progresses through to release, the website features a continually updated news section with all the very latest information – along with the opportunity to bag some money-can’t-buy prizes.

Finally, a comprehensive downloads section offers everything fans will need to dress their PCs and mobile phones with the game’s official livery.

“Ferrari Challenge Trofeo Pirelli is the ‘Ferrari’ of video games,” says Mark Cale, CEO of System 3, “so we wanted to ensure the site represents this completely. Like the game itself, the site is the slickest, most comprehensive digital representation of the prestigious Ferrari brand, with a stack of content which we hope will satisfy fans’ lust for the game through to launch and beyond. The official site will also be the place to find out the latest on the game beyond release – we’ve an absolutely incredible opportunity for those that buy the game, one that’s never been done in gaming before. We can’t wait to see the reaction of our fans now we’ve finally opened the virtual garage doors.”

The official website of the Ferrari Challenge Trofeo Pirelli is online now, at www.system3.com

The game will launch on PlayStation 3, Nintendo Wii, Nintendo DS and PlayStation 2 throughout the summer.

Driving the boundaries of realism

Driving through the rain-drenched streets of Shanghai in an Aston Martin DB4 at breakneck speeds, with the neon signs of shops blurring as you pass by, is one of the great thrills in life - even if it is only virtual.
Video game development has made tremendous graphical strides in the last four decades and nowhere is this more pronounced than in driving simulations.

In the 1970s a driving game was a simple mix of black and white pixels that were manoeuvred between two moving lines to represent the road's edge.

One of the first such games, Night Driver, had a plastic representation of the car that was laid under the screen of the arcade machine.

Games such as Project Gotham Racing 4, Ferrari Challenge and Gran Turismo 5 offer photo-real cars with simulated handling physics, being thrown about in high-definition worlds, which often recreate real cities in astonishing detail.

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