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INDYCAR SERIES RACES INTO RETAIL IN TIME FOR THE INDIANAPOLIS 500
Video game for PlayStation®2 ships to stores May 20th
New York – May 2, 2003 –Codemasters
has confirmed that IndyCar Series, the official video game of the U.S.
open-wheel Indy Racing League, has gone gold. The title will ship to retail
outlets nationwide for the PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system on May 20
– prior to the Indianapolis 500 (Indy 500), the largest attended one-day
sporting event in the world. Dedicated versions for the Xbox video game system
from Microsoft and PC-CD ROM to follow shortly.
“We’re excited to release our IndyCar Series game in time for the world
famous Indy 500,” said Steve Lux, Codemasters’ senior vice president of
marketing in the U.S. “Now racing fans and gamers alike will be able to
recreate the adrenaline-pumping experience of the ‘Greatest Spectacle in
Racing,’ without ever leaving their living room.”
Indy Car Series events are broadcast to over 313 million homes across 66
countries. With speeds exceeding 220 mph, the IndyCar Series video game
captures the exhilarating, ultra-close racing as experienced only by the
professional drivers of the Indy Racing League. Set to be the most exciting and
entertaining open-wheel racing game ever designed, IndyCar Series is the
only game that features the official cars, tracks, teams and drivers, all in
U.S. TV-style presentation.
“The Indy Racing League is thrilled that Codemasters has been able to create a
game that accurately depicts the speed, intensity and excitement of open-wheel
racing,” said Nicole Polsky, director of licensing for the IRL. “Since
IndyCar Series will be available before the Indy 500 takes place, racing
fans will be able to get their first taste of the Indy 500 before it even
happens.”
The game will deliver the entire Indy Racing season, including "The Greatest
Spectacle in Racing," the Indy 500. Players will experience lightning-paced
action, authentic and intuitive handling, spectacular collisions and a
dynamically adjusted level of difficulty to keep the challenges on the circuits
coming heavy and fast. Players will continuously have to overtake other vehicles
on the track by using drafting techniques, defend their position, maximize grip
in the groove and switch fuel settings to capitalize on speed or economy.
For additional game information, check out the game’s dedicated web site at:
http://www.codemasters.com/indyracingleague
ABOUT THE INDY RACING LEAGUE
The Indy Racing League is the premier open-wheel,
oval-track racing series in the world. The 16-race championship will take place
on speedways around the USA, including Indianapolis, California and Texas, and
last month competed for the first time internationally in 2003 at Twin Ring
Motegi in Japan. The sleek, aerodynamic open-wheel, single-seat cars are powered
by General Motors, Honda and Toyota engines that produce more than 650 bhp. The
cars travel from 0-100 mph in less than three seconds and race inches apart at
more than 220 mph on the larger circuits. The historic and world-famous
Indianapolis 500 is the most prestigious event on the series' racing calendar,
with a purse of more than $10 million, the largest in the world. The race is
truly "The Greatest Spectacle in Racing," with the largest single-day spectator
crowd of any sporting event in the world and telecasts to 66 countries with a
reach of 313 million homes.
ABOUT CODEMASTERS
Established in 1986, UK-based Codemasters is one of Europe's best-selling
and profitable game-makers, developing and publishing titles for the console
platforms and PC. Codemasters’ products first appeared on US retail shelves in
1999 and since then they have continued to provide energetic, compelling and
innovative entertainment to gaming fans of all genres. The company’s offerings
include MTV Music Generator 2, IndyCar Series, Pro Race Driver and Operation
Flashpoint, which was met with critical acclaim and enormous consumer praise.
Richard Darling, the company’s Design Director and co-founder, is renowned as
one of the most prolific game designers and has been involved in the creation of
60 of the company’s staggering #1 titles in the UK. In keeping with the
company's mission to remain on the crest of the gaming wave, Codemasters is
developing games for online and next generation platforms. Additional
information about the company and its products can be found at
www.codemasters.com
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