
Well, truth be told they had the contract in 2009 but were only able to bring out a Wii version. Codemasters, who have quite a storied history in racing games themselves, now has the right to develop F1 titles. In a sport (yes, I know that term is debated hotly, but I use the "if I can't do it, it's a sport" definition) that changes as rapidly in rules, drivers and technology as Formula One, being stuck for years without a new version has been a cruel form of purgatory for the die hard F1 fan.Īll of that is history now, though, and there is a brighter future ahead. The merits of their PlayStation-only title aside, the result of the exclusive deal that they held has been a dearth of new titles in the F1 arena for the rest of the console and PC markets. Nothing is more depressing and irritating in any given market than a monopolist that refuses to utilize its exclusive control of a franchise to deliver a quality product, and this is exactly what Sony did with the F1 license. At long last, Sony has relinquished its choke hold on the Formula One auto racing license.
