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Ferrari Challenge Trofeo Pirelli (Review)

Aug 26, 2008

For all its efforts to simulate every aspect of throwing a Ferrari around a track, it seems that a few thrills and some sense of danger has gone. ...

Ferrari Challenge Patch Now Live (News)

Aug 9, 2008

TheSixthAxis: "We've just had word that the patch for Ferrari Challenge has gone live, at 60MB. The patch addresses a number of issues, including a few online play bug fixes and tweaks to the AI.

On-line

* Numerous fixes to the On-line racing experience
* Added option to have races without car to car collision
* Added a 30 minute race duration
* Collision Penalty system improved
* General lag and collision performance improved
* Name Tags can be toggled on and off
* End of race experience improved

A.I.

* Defending the inside line has been improved
* A.I. will now try to stop a player drafting, within reason
* Being too aggressive towards an A.I. racer will result in them being aggressive towards you for a set period of time
* A.I. will overtake on the entry to a corner by diving up the inside when appropriate
* Difficulty is selectable between Automatic, Beginner, Intermediate and Expert

General

* Accuracy of the time to car in front and behind indicator, as displayed on the HUD, is improved
* Force Feedback strength can be adjusted on all wheels
* Scaling issues in the Vinyl Tool fixed
* Engine sounds improved (sto jos mogu unaprijediti ovdje uopce )
* Reduced volume of grind gear sound
* Assist cheat fixed

Leaderboards

* Both Time Trial and Ranking leaderboards fixed
* The accuracy figure shown in the Ranking leaderboard is your best Tutorial score"

Ferrari Challenge DLC (News)

Jul 25, 2008

ystem 3 has announced that their new Ferrari Challenge: Trofeo Pirelli title will be receiving some downloadable content within the next month. They also plan to release a patch which fixes some of the online bugs players have been receiving recently in Multiplayer game mode.

Ferrari Challenge will also get Trophy support (News)

Jul 24, 2008

Looks like Trophy fanatics are getting a lot of work piling up. With PixelJunk Eden, Uncharted and now Ferrari Challenge added to the mix, Trophy fanatics are going to have a lot of sleepless nights.

Ferrari Challenge live chat this week (News)

Jul 21, 2008

Eurogamer readers will get to interview System 3 boss Mark Cale about Ferrari Challenge on Wednesday afternoon.

Ferrari Challenge multiplayer fix is coming (News)

Jul 9, 2008

Videogamer reports that a Ferrari Challenge developer has posted on the popular AVForums under the name Alanok to both apologise to the game's fans for online multiplayer problems and to gather vital information as they look to solve the problem. It seems players are having trouble joining online games.

"Just wanted to see what the general consensus was and it seems like its generally positive with a few niggles," said the dev. "One of them being the online side. We are aware of the problem and it's being fixed right now. It's not going to be an overnight thing and it will need to be tested again so we don't get the same situation, it will then be sent to Sony for approval. Please bear with us it is being looked into."

Won't be overnight though, with testing needing to be completed and then Sony having to approve the update.

Online problems "are being fixed right now", DLC on its way, says Ferrari dev (News)

Jul 8, 2008

VG247: In a post on the AVForums, a System 3 developer has assured Ferrari Challenge owners that problems many are experiencing with the game's online side are being ironed out, and that the first DLC will be released shortly.

Worldwide PS3 releases for the week of June 29th (News)

Jun 29, 2008

US Games

* Guitar Hero: Aerosmith
* Hail to the Chimp

EU Games

* Buzz! Quiz TV (also available with buzzers)
* Ferrari Challenge
* Wall-E

Asian Games

* Initial D Extreme Stage

Release dates are constantly subject to change, so make sure you check with your local retailer if you're worried.

The PS3 game your 360 could never do (Preview)

Jun 18, 2008

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, the fact that Sony’s better established throughout Europe, and that ...

Ferrari Challenge Trofeo Pirelli (Screenshots)

Jun 10, 2008

Activision partners with System 3 for Ferrari title (News)

Jun 5, 2008

UK publisher signs distribution deal for North America.
Activision has signed a distribution deal with System 3 to handle the UK publisher's forthcoming Ferrari Challenge game throughout North America.

Ferrari Challenge Trofeo Pirelli will hit shelves in late summer on PS3, PS2 Wii, 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 60 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," added Dave Oxford of 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."

System 3 and Activision will showcase Ferrari Challenge Trofeo Pirelli on PS3 to for the first time at the Montreal Grand Prix on Friday and over the weekend.

Ferrari Challenge website launches (News)

May 15, 2008

The official website of the Ferrari Challenge Trofeo Pirelli video game has launched at www.system3.com.

The new website contains artwork and models from the developer's drawing boards, official tips from TV personality Tiff Needell, details on tracks, screenshots, videos, a developer's journal, news, competitions, an extensive FAQ area and a comprehensive downloads section for PCs and mobile phones.

Ferrari Challenge - better than GT5 Prologue? (Video)

Apr 23, 2008

Ferrari Challenge Trofeo Pirelli may only feature Ferraris and has a strange sterile feeling but it's generally satisfying and was made by fans for fans.

Ferrari Challenge (Preview)

Apr 23, 2008

We take a trip to Silverstone to get to grips with Ferrari Challenge's multiplayer mode... not to mention chat to some lovely Ferrari girls and see the real-life versions of the cars in the game ...

Ferrari Challenge Announced for PS2 (News)

Jan 25, 2008

System 3 has announced that its upcoming racing simulation, Ferrari Challenge Trofeo Pirelli, will be heading for the PlayStation 2 this spring. The announcement comes ahead of a special issue of Official PlayStation Magazine, which sees Ferrari Challenge Trofeo Pirelli taking pride of place with a special wrap-around cover and Ferrari-branded packaging framing a world-exclusive preview.

Bruno Senna on Ferrari Challenge - 11-14-07 (Video)

Nov 14, 2007

Ferrari Challenge Trofeo Pirelli may only feature Ferraris and has a strange sterile feeling but it's generally satisfying and was made by fans for fans.

Swearing with Sixaxis in Ferrari Challenge (Preview)

Nov 14, 2007

November 14, 2007 It's one of the most surreal moments we've ever had. We extend a hand to Bruno Senna, the GP2 racing ace who has been giving guidance to the development of Ferrari Challenge on PS3, DS and PS2. As he shakes it, we look up to meet his eyes and are quite taken aback by the family likeness. For Bruno is the nephew of the late, great Ayrton Senna - the three-times Formula One World Champion who tragically died at the San Marino Grand Prix in 1994. And Bruno looks just like a ...

Hardcore Dreamcast racer returns (News)

Mar 16, 2007

System 3 has picked up the Ferrari license and is readying an ultra realistic racer, Ferrari Challenge, to hit Wii, PS3, DS and PSP. Although details are currently sketchy, Ferrari Challenge will feature an inevitably epic 16-player online mode on the PS3, while both portable versions will support 4-player wireless racing, and game-sharing (multiple players, one copy of the game). The Wii game will, of course, boast motion control but, strangely, no multiplayer details have been announced for ...

Trophies (Unlockable)

Sep 15, 2008

Go to GamesRadar to see the Unlockable ...