STAY AHEAD OF THE PACK WITH CODEMASTERS' INDYCAR SERIES WEB SITE

 NOW LIVE AT www.codemasters.com/indycarseries 

New York - April 3, 2003 - Get into the fast lane with Codemasters’ dedicated web site for IndyCar Series, the official game of the most intense open-wheel racing league, at http://www.codemasters.com/indycarseries   Players take on the role of an Indy Racing League driver as they are tasked to race toward the finish line while skilfully managing the game’s incredibly high speeds, dangerous close pack racing, and fierce competitors. IndyCar Series  races onto the PlayStation(R)2 computer entertainment system, the Xbox(TM) videogame system from Microsoft and the PC, this Spring.

The IndyCar Series web site will fill any petrol head’s tank with information and visuals from both the game and the sport itself.  Gamers and race fans alike will be able read profiles on the 29 featured drivers, as well as have access to maps and other detailed information about the sport, including movies of the 14 challenging circuits from the series.

With the title offering a fresh style for the racing genre, players will be able to get ahead of the pack by registering online to try out the playable PC demo, which will be released in upcoming months.

ABOUT INDYCAR SERIES - THE GAME
It’s not just driving – it’s blisteringly fast, nerve-shatteringly intense, pure professional racing and unlike any motor sport video game to date. IndyCar Series is set to be the most accessible, exciting and entertaining open-wheel racing game ever designed. IndyCar Series features adrenaline-fuelled ultra-close pack racing, with up to 33 cars racing on track, and requires total focus to handle the incredible overtaking maneuvers at speeds well over 200mph. IndyCar Series delivers a full season including the Indianapolis 500 (Indy 500) race, the greatest spectacle in US racing.  

As a game, IndyCar Series provides immediate high-paced action, authentic yet intuitive handling and spectacular collisions. To succeed in this intense motor sport, it’s all about racing using real IndyCar Series racing tactics, making for a fresh racing game challenge.  Players must continuously overtake their competitors by utilizing drafting techniques, defend their position and perform close maneuvers (often within a hair’s width) at high speeds. Featuring the official 14 tracks and 27 cars, IndyCar(TM) Series  includes an authentic Indy 500 mode with all the spectacle and excitement of the monumental racing event.

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 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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