F1 2011 Developers Talk Co-op Races

Cool

damn

Didn't even know that F1 games made it to the US.

This game mode looks quite interesting. However, none of my friends like Formula 1 so it seems I am pretty much screwed in terms of this particular mode

Hell yeah, super excited to do some co-op careers!

Can't wait to get this game one day one. I'm so giddy about it.

F1 doesn't really do anything for me personally, but this seems like a really good idea.

I'm excited for this game, but I don't think I'm interested in this coop mode.

I'm all for team-mate race ruining shenanigans.

Looks like a pretty cool idea. Love watching Formula one but always found the games a little too overwhelming, but it has been a few years since I last tried one so might give this a go.

This isn't exactly a "long running" F1 series. This is only the second one Codemasters have made. Also that was pretty cool how they recreated the Hamilton crash in Montreal at 0:20.

not only does it make it into the US it comes out before here in Europe! Also very excited about this game!!! YAY!

@gunslingerNZ: Yeah, that crash looked very cool :) They made a video with a load of incidents from the season so far in I think.

I'm really looking forward to playing co-op through a season. I presume it will affect the Flashbacks as well? Maybe you have to share them, or they don't have them. Tense!

This looks super awesome :D

I was wanting to get F1 2010, but they announced this so quickly I figured I'd wait. Game looks great, definitely on my radar. This developer's diary is interesting but... it feels like they're using the term co-op about as loosely as possible, yeah?  Sure, you're on the same team, but their language throughout this video is clearly competitive. *confused*

why isn't F1 using the same dating system as every other sports game? using next years date, like Madden, Fifa ect?

I like their honesty at least. every time I see next year on a sports game I always think they are trying to trick people in some way.

Its competitive co-op as opposed to companionship. F1 is technically a team sport, but your teammate is actually your most important rival on the grid. Its about beating one another, not helping one another (though they may grudgingly do so late in a season if the Drivers Championship is at stake). Going in with that approach could be pretty cool.
 
@billymickdick said:

why isn't F1 using the same dating system as every other sports game? using next years date, like Madden, Fifa ect?

I like their honesty at least. every time I see next year on a sports game I always think they are trying to trick people in some way.

One of the most exciting racing games to hit this year, you can keep you Forza 4 thank you very much.

I'd buy the hell out of this if I had the money to burn - oh well, '10 is still pretty good. 

Didn't even know that F1 games made it to the US.

@Royce_McCutcheon said:

Its competitive co-op as opposed to companionship. F1 is technically a team sport, but your teammate is actually your most important rival on the grid. Its about beating one another, not helping one another (though they may grudgingly do so late in a season if the Drivers Championship is at stake). Going in with that approach could be pretty cool.

@billymickdick said:

why isn't F1 using the same dating system as every other sports game? using next years date, like Madden, Fifa ect?

I like their honesty at least. every time I see next year on a sports game I always think they are trying to trick people in some way.

Because the F1 season doesn't overlap calendar years like those sports do. An NFL season starts in September and finishes in February. The NHL begins in October and ends the following June. Soccer runs from about August to about May, varying slightly from league to league. However a Formula 1 season is contained within the same calendar year running from March to November. So all of the titles for these games are accurate.

Ah I see! Thanks for clearing that up. I always assumed it was a cynical marketing ploy.

Was going to pick this up anyway but this mode sounds really nice, better tell my friend to dust off the old steering wheel

Why has co-op career racing taken so long to be implemented into racing games? It just seems to be a no-brainer. 

Long running since... last year...

Pre-ordered the day it was up on Steam. Can't wait to start up again, put 150 hours in the last one, 80% of that online. Should be even better now that I have a wheel.

Great addition, almost looking forward to this more than forza 4

British accents don't typically bother me, but "garrej"?

British accents don't typically bother me, but "garrej"?

This is great until your friend keeps coming in last place and you stop being friends.

I like what they are doing in this. I like them taking the social and online aspects with what you do in the races, qualifiying and the team. Very cool.
 
I have to side with other people though in terms of its release.  It does seem odd and rather late. The season is not just in full swing, its almost over. The world champion could be decided next race. I would have though that it would have come out for the start of the season or soon after.
I think it would have been wiser to just delay it a little and come out for 2012?