Codemasters reveals F1 game details

[Pablo2008jedi]

I'm trying to decide which format to buy.

Looking about the web, my PC doesn't seem to have the power to run it well so that leaves me with PS3 or xbox.

Now I'm not bothered about online, I'm more interested in career mode.

I love the xbox controller for racing games, I fine the triggers to be comfortable but the xbox is only on a 720p 22" TV

The PS3 has 5.1 surround sound, 37" 1080p TV and I have the clip on triggers but I just don't feel as if I get the same response with the triggers compared to the xbox controller..

.... :wacko:

[StealMySoda]

Definitely going for this on the PC. Even if it's half as fun as driving f3000 on GRID I will love it.

Looks like I'll be running with the 'onboard' camera, rather than the head cam.

I assume this will be DX11 like Dirt 2 was, so my PC may be needing an upgrade from my 4870.

Just preordered mine from Shopto (not a very popular website here). £20

http://www.shopto.net/PC/VIDEO%20GAMES/PCFO11-Formula%20One%202010%20F1.html

[Lingwo]

I can see F1 being delayed on the PC. Like Dirt 2. It will get close to September and Codies will announce they need to delay it for extra polish.

I'm sticking with the 360 version for now. To be on the safe side. If it however does appear to get released with the console versions, i might just change my pre-order.

[WastedJoker]

PC version for me - the game looks like it will have some amazing visuals that only a PC will really bring out.

That rain effect is SWEET too.

[WastedJoker]

bump for more build up :D

[Pablo2008jedi]

Still can't decide....xbox or PS3 :p

[DrunknMunky Veteran]

^ 360 of course. Can't beat the triggers

[+bomberh Subscriber²]

I will be getting the PC version which is due out on 24th September 2010. (Same date for PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360) :D

I play Dirt 2, Need for Speed Shift, Grid, Blur (for a bit of fun) and the best F1 game to date on the PC GP4 ( in know it is old, but at the moment it is still very good)

As you can see my PC spec it will play anything, and I am looking forward to playing this game not only for the game play, but also the visuals, with everything turned up to the max :yes:

[Pablo2008jedi]

^ 360 of course. Can't beat the triggers

Thats my feeling too, but ..I don't know, my PS3 gets rarely used since I bough the 360 :p Need some excuse to use it till GT5 is out :p

[MightyJordan]

I did have the 360 version pre-ordered at ShopTo for ?31.98, but I decided to cancel it this week, and go for the PC version.

And no, it's not because of "you-know-what"; the PC version will have one thing that the console versions won't (besides better-looking graphics and potentially higher framerates): mods. It's why I play RACE 07/GTR Evolution, and rFactor; they have hugely dedicated modding communities (especially over at NoGrip), and even the older sims (GT Legends, GTR2, Rally Trophy) still get a lot of attention.

The mods for F1 2010 may just end up being limited to little things, such as camera angles and graphical tweaks, but I'd still welcome them with open arms. :)

[san.W10]

Minimum PC specs for F1 2010

? Windows XP/Vista/7

? DirectX 9.0c

? Intel Core 2 Duo @ 2.4GHz or Athlon X2

? 1GB RAM (2GB for Vista)

? Graphics Card: GeForce 7800 / Radeon X1800 or above

? DirectX Compatible Sound Card or motherboard audio

? Dual Layer Compatible DVD-ROM Drive

? 12.5 GB Hard Drive Space

http://community.codemasters.com/forum/f1-2010-game-1316/421734-pc-minimum-specs.html

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nice preview- http://kezk2010.tumblr.com/post/929140515/f1-2010-preview

http://community.codemasters.com/forum/f1-2010-game-1316/422362-new-screenshots.html

New INterview - http://games.on.net/article/9869/Video_Interview_F1_2010

Posted few hours ago

In this video, at 1.26sec. the RBR left front goes off track, that front left tyre picks up Dirt :o

niccce details :D

[Pablo2008jedi]

Although my PC matches the minimum spec I think th e360 or PS3 will run the game much better :whistle:

[what]

If talking to the media is such a big component of the career I can see myself not bothering with this.

Also that's clearly footage from the PC version. Wouldn't mind seeing what the consoles look like.

[Chasethebase Veteran]

Processor is gonna pull me down a bit but oh well. Still buying this. (Y)

[WastedJoker]

If talking to the media is such a big component of the career I can see myself not bothering with this.

Also that's clearly footage from the PC version. Wouldn't mind seeing what the consoles look like.

Why is talking to the media such a deal-breaker?

If you've watched F1 for the last couple of years, interaction between the media/in-team rivalries has been more exciting than the races themselves. I see it as a huge plus point that we're getting some proper FM-style integration - I can't wait to annoy my team member then urinate all over him on the track :o

Of course, I'm hoping your behaviour off track may play a small part in how your rival drives in the next race etc.

[what]

Why is talking to the media such a deal-breaker?

If you've watched F1 for the last couple of years, interaction between the media/in-team rivalries has been more exciting than the races themselves. I see it as a huge plus point that we're getting some proper FM-style integration - I can't wait to annoy my team member then urinate all over him on the track :o

Of course, I'm hoping your behaviour off track may play a small part in how your rival drives in the next race etc.

Because it's ****ing boring? I play games to get away from boring things.

[Fourjays Veteran]

I play Dirt 2, Need for Speed Shift, Grid, Blur (for a bit of fun) and the best F1 game to date on the PC GP4 ( in know it is old, but at the moment it is still very good)

GP4 is still the only racing game I've played with genuinely realistic AI and the reason why I still rank it above every racing game I've played since. They would race you, block you, try to overtake, make mistakes (not just randomly spinning off - going too deep, running wide, letting the tail slip out, caving to pressure), etc as if they were real people. While other racing games have been great in other areas, I've yet to find one that is as good as GP4 for single player racing. In most games since they just seem to drive fairly sedately, with them receiving a cheating boost down straights (depending on difficulty) to try and keep them level with the human player. I'm amazed that with all the modern computing power at their disposal that developers still settle for such lacklustre AI.

However I have high hopes for F1 2010. Videos so far look fairly promising. :yes:

[san.W10]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b6bUaIEplXE

[Sethos]

God, a developer is actually trying something out of the norm and people are already on the whine train - No wonder most games are some watered down casual games.

I don't even like F1 but the entire media aspect actually made me interested, such an awesome way to immerse yourself into the position of a driver in an F1 position instead of just quick jumping to

the next race.

[DrunknMunky Veteran]

God, a developer is actually trying something out of the norm and people are already on the whine train - No wonder most games are some watered down casual games.

I don't even like F1 but the entire media aspect actually made me interested, such an awesome way to immerse yourself into the position of a driver in an F1 position instead of just quick jumping to

the next race.

+1

Anything is better than what Sony and EA did to this license years ago, when all they cared about was updating the roster and cars.

I look forward to all the changes they are making, F1 deserves a better game.

[Chasethebase Veteran]

God, a developer is actually trying something out of the norm and people are already on the whine train - No wonder most games are some watered down casual games.

I don't even like F1 but the entire media aspect actually made me interested, such an awesome way to immerse yourself into the position of a driver in an F1 position instead of just quick jumping to

the next race.

(Y)

At least someone came out with this, it was entirely necessary to say it. And I agree with the bolded part.

[what]

God, a developer is actually trying something out of the norm and people are already on the whine train - No wonder most games are some watered down casual games.

I don't even like F1 but the entire media aspect actually made me interested, such an awesome way to immerse yourself into the position of a driver in an F1 position instead of just quick jumping to

the next race.

Immersing yourself by means of choosing pre-written messages? Nah, at least it doesn't work me. I buy a racing game to race, not to fanny around trying to help myself do better off the track.

Casual games are fine by me if they don't have pointless things thrown in. I want to be able to skip cutscenes and other non-gameplay material. I play the game primarily for the game, the surrounding material comes second. Otherwise I may as well be watching a movie.

Of course, this is coming from a casual gamer to a group of people who are replying to every thread in this forum with the same stories about the demise of gaming, so I don't expect you to understand where I'm coming from with this.

[Richard Hammond]

Cant tell you how excited i am about this game ever since it was announced in 2009. I was a bit scared about Codemasters because ever since Race Driver 1-3 i havent liked any of their games, all the cars feel floaty and wierd but this has promise, especially excited about the off the track stuff.

[DrunknMunky Veteran]

Immersing yourself by means of choosing pre-written messages? Nah, at least it doesn't work me. I buy a racing game to race, not to fanny around trying to help myself do better off the track.

Casual games are fine by me if they don't have pointless things thrown in. I want to be able to skip cutscenes and other non-gameplay material. I play the game primarily for the game, the surrounding material comes second. Otherwise I may as well be watching a movie.

Of course, this is coming from a casual gamer to a group of people who are replying to every thread in this forum with the same stories about the demise of gaming, so I don't expect you to understand where I'm coming from with this.

Maybe you like playing the same game each year for £40, with minor updates, but the rest of us don't.

Has nothing to do with demise of gaming. It's about getting the most from your money.

[what]

Maybe you like playing the same game each year for £40, with minor updates, but the rest of us don't.

Has nothing to do with demise of gaming. It's about getting the most from your money.

Not really. I've only bought two games this year exactly because the quality is so low and there are better things in the world you can blow £40 on. The DLC fetish is what is killing gaming, not people who have an opinion on a new feature.