F1 Challenge '99 - '02 Released on PC
Game Releases | F1 Challenge '99-'02 | By Paul on 27 June 2003 18:35

Electronic Arts have released the sucessor to F1 2002, F1 Challenge 1999 - 2002, which as the name suggests covers seasons 1999 to 2002.

F1 Challenge '99-'02 is officially licenced by Formula One Administration and is the only F1TM game to feature four complete seasons of racing action. That's 14 teams, 44 different vehicles, 34 drivers and 17 of the worlds most famous racing circuits configured as they were for each FORMULA ONE season from 1999-2002.

You can buy the game wherever you live in the world from here, and don't forget to post your comments on our forums.

Italian Job out now on PS2 and XBox
Game Releases | Italian Job | By John on 27 June 2003 13:34 | Source: GameSpot

GameSpot is reporting that Italian Job has been released on PS2 and XBox:

Eidos Interactive has today announced that the PlayStation 2 and Xbox versions of The Italian Job have shipped to stores in North America. The game, which is inspired by Paramount Pictures' remake of the classic Michael Caine movie, allows players to relive key moments from the movie from behind the wheels of 11 different vehicles, including the new Mini Coopers that the thieves use to escape from Los Angeles in the movie.

Read the whole new post here and see more info about the game here.

F1 Challenge Review at GamePlanet
Reviews/Previews | F1 Challenge '99-'02 | By Paul on 27 June 2003 11:07

GamePlanet have posted a review of F1 Challenge 1999 - 2002, awarding it a total of 4.5 / 5.0.

F1 Challenge has had a host of improvements in all areas. In fact it's more of an evolution of F1 2002 with the added bonus of 4 seasons worth of racing available. Things like the game sounds have improved and they have also bumped the immersion level up a notch for good measure. It's the little things like the pit horn sounding when a car enters, the ambient scream of engines from other cars and the sound of the wind and rain when you're going slow enough your own engine doesn't mute everything around you. Also the screech of your tyres as they struggle for grip and the distinctive shill as the rubber bonds with the track surface - just awesome. Nothing seems out of place, so turn it up. Turn it up loud!

You can read the full review here.

Colin McRae Rally 3.0 Review at ESCMag.com
Reviews/Previews | Colin McRae Rally 3 | By Paul on 27 June 2003 05:09

ESCMag have posted a review of Colin McRae Rally 3, giving it a final score of 8/10.

CMR3 does a great job of actually portraying you as a rally racer. From the start you have some control over the suspension, tires, brakes, etc. that goes into making your car unbeatable on the track. While the total customization packaged offered by such racers as Gran Turismo 3 A-Spec is missing, you still feel as though the modifications you place upon your vehicle keep you in control. CMR3 is an easy game to pick up, but a very tough one to master.

You can read the full review here.