F1 2012 racing out in September

As sure as a billion-dollar sport begins a new season every year, so must a new official licensed video game of that sport be released annually. No surprise, then, that Codemasters has announced F1 2012 for PC, Xbox 360 and PlayStation, but now it's offic

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As sure as a billion-dollar sport begins a new season every year, so must a new official licensed video game of that sport be released annually. No surprise, then, that Codemasters has formally announced F1 2012 for PC, Xbox 360 and PlayStation, but now it's official.

The big new feature Codies is touting this year is a 'Young Driver Test' mode, teaching Formula 1 racing with a series of tutorials, working towards driving for a F1 racing team. Codemasters also promises "a host of new features, wide-ranging technical and gameplay advancements and extensive competitive and co-operative multiplayer components" in the announcement.

Developed by the F1 team at Codemasters Birmingham, F1 2012's due to launch in September.

Here's a little accompanying trailer Codies whipped up, with race drivers telling the makers of the sports' official game about how their licensed products compare to actual Formula 1 racing:

[Story image from F1 2011, as Codemasters is keeping F1 2012 under wraps for now.]

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    March 19, 2012 6:45 AM

    Alice O'Connor posted a new article, F1 2012 racing out in September.

    As sure as a billion-dollar sport begins a new season every year, so must a new official licensed video game of that sport be released annually. No surprise, then, that Codemasters has announced F1 2012 for PC, Xbox 360 and PlayStation, but now it's offic

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      March 19, 2012 6:46 AM

      offic?

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        March 19, 2012 8:25 AM

        Yes, as it got clipped by the CMS, as has happened to dozens of news posts in chatty before.

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      March 19, 2012 7:01 AM

      Haven't played an F1 game since http://www.mobygames.com/game/dos/grand-prix-circuit/screenshots/gameShotId,45130/

      Are they fun? Are they too simmed out?

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        March 19, 2012 7:22 AM

        Haha, I played this alot, managed to win the world championship, which was a huge feat for me, cause I was like 10..

        I played some never onces, and you can enable a lot of driveraids to make it easy.

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        March 19, 2012 7:28 AM

        I played F1 2010 and it was fun. The looks, the feel - if you have a wheel, of course - all good. I've heard the 2011 one is even better. The strategy - setup things were pretty basic, although I suppose you can go deeper if you want. I never did that. Just basic setup, check the weather and GO!
        Best game since GP3 for me.

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      March 20, 2012 1:37 AM

      F1 2012: Ugly Edition.

      ;)

      Let's hope the cars get better looking as the season rolls on.

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