With more than a week to go before the first Formula One Grand Prix kicks off in the capital, the virtual world is abuzz with games featuring Formula1 racing cars.
While the real cars are still to hit the tracks, gamers are trying their hand at the various F1 cars available on the gaming zones.
Zapak has launched the “F1 2011”, the official Formula One game. Developed under Codemasters’ exclusive worldwide agreement with Formula One World Championship Limited, F1 2011 has all the official drivers, teams and circuits featuring in the 2011 F1 World Championship.
Ibibo.com has introduced “High Speed Racing Cars” in their popular category The Great Indian Parking Wars. “The growing interest among the youngsters towards racing in different forms is very visible, and our offerings match the audience’s aspirations,” says Rahul Razdan, president, product and operations, ibibo.com. He adds that their game is targeted for gamers in the age group of 16 to 25 years and offers an opportunity to the player to own a high speed racing car in the virtual world.
Cashing in on the popularity is also 7Seas Entertainment, which has developed “Kraze”, a multi-genre racing game armed with an array of the most powerful cars ever designed and players have to compete for the Kraze Championship which includes racing modes such as Off Road, Rally, F1 and Street Race. They even have an exclusive F1 game “Xtreame”.
The young F1 fans are leaving no stone unturned to be the champions in the virtual F1 world. “Things like these are the fascinating features of the newly developed racing car games. You’ve an opportunity to own a car, team etc virtually which makes it really exciting,” says Prateek Gupta, a class 9 student.
Rhythm Singh Sidana, a class 11 student, who is playing Xtreame since last few days has got so captivated with the game that he spends half the day on the game. “I’m really enthusiastic about going and watching the live show but till then the game is keeping me entertained,” he says.