Description: Codemasters has commissioned Brain in a Jar, the UK games developer known for its previous work on the Ferrari 360 Challenge project, to produce the official IRL game, which will debut in 2003 on the PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system, the Xbox? video game system from Microsoft and PC.
“Codemasters has published some of the most respected and successful console racing games ever,” said Nick Wheelwright, managing director at Codemasters. “Together with Brain in a Jar we are going to deliver a game based on the exciting IRL series that strives to capture the phenomenal speed and excitement that sets IRL at the top of the racing world.”
The worldwide exclusive four-year deal provides Codemasters with rights to utilize all current, future and historical images of the Indianapolis 500, Indianapolis Motor Speedway and Indy Racing League that are owned by Brickyard Trademarks, Inc. This includes the rights to use the real IRL teams and drivers from the 2002 Season onwards.
“We are delighted to be working with Codemasters on this project,” said Matthew Gabriel, Managing Director at Brain in a Jar. “As fans of all types of motorsport we are looking forward to the challenge of working on such a high profile license. Brain in a Jar will develop a game worthy of this great racing series.”