SBK 08 - Superbike World Championship

Gamespot.com have visited Milestone to try out SBK 08 Superbike World Championship and to see how it has been improved over last years version.

Last year's official SBK game was a successful outing for developer Milestone, and a game that managed to cater to both the simulation and arcade markets. This year's title makes the jump to the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 on June 1, and we got our hands on a preview copy for the latter format. The racer provides customisation options, allowing for varying levels of realism and difficulty between arcade and simulation play. It will also include 12 real-life tracks including the well-known Phillip Island, Valencia, Monza, Donington, and Magny-Cours.

Read the full preview over at Gamespot.com

Gran Turismo 5 Franchise Ships more then 50 Million Units.

It has been ten years sine the first Gran Turismo was released. Sony and Polyphony Digital have announce to date the franchise has shipped in excess of 50 millions units globally. This figure also includes the recently released Gran Turismo 5 Prologue which has shipped over 2 million units.

Sony and F1 Administration disagree over F1 License [Rumor]

This is not confirmed but tgdaily.com are reporting that Sony and F1 Administration have failed to agree on a new licensing deal which now means Sony will no longer be publishing Formula 1 games. EA, Codemasters and Ubisoft have all be named as potential suitors.

If this is the case I personally am more than happy. Being a avid Formula 1 fan I hope the license ends up with a developer who is not tied into one system who is willing to develop a F1 management game along with a racing simulation considering the last great F1 racing sim was Grand Prix 4 (2001) and the last great F1 management game being Grand Prix World which was released in 1999 it is about time.

Jeff Gordan NASCAR 09 Cover Boy

EA Sports have announced Jeff Gordan will be the NASCAR legend that will appear on the cover of NASCAR 09.

"It's exciting being on the cover of NASCAR 09," says Gordon. "The game is as real as it gets and it's been great being involved with it on this level. I look forward to helping gamers in NASCAR 09."

EA Sports Press Release:

EA Announces Jeff Gordon as NASCAR 09 Cover Athlete

Four-Time NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Champion Jeff Gordon Featured on Cover of EA SPORTS NASCAR 09

REDWOOD CITY, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Start your engines! Electronic Arts Inc., (NASDAQ:ERTS) today announced Jeff Gordon, legendary NASCAR® driver of car #24, will be featured as the cover athlete for EA SPORTS™ NASCAR 09. NASCAR 09 is scheduled to ship in North America on June 10 and will offer an authentic, exhilarating stock car driving experience for racing fans of all ages.

One of NASCAR's most celebrated and successful drivers for more than a decade, Gordon is ranked 6th all time in Cup Series wins with 81 and is a four time Sprint Cup Series champion. Gordon is a member and partial owner of Hendrick Motorsports.

"It's exciting being on the cover of NASCAR 09," says Gordon. "The game is as real as it gets and it's been great being involved with it on this level. I look forward to helping gamers in NASCAR 09."

Gordon's prestigious reputation aligns with the new NASCAR 09 career mode, "Sprint for the Cup." Gordon will bring the game to you as a guide and a mentor to help you build your reputation to become the next NASCAR Sprint Cup Series champion. With a completely rebuilt handling model, the game will be more accessible to newcomers while continuing to offer options that will challenge even the most experienced virtual driver. NASCAR 09 is an authentic NASCAR experience that will appeal to every type of NASCAR enthusiast.

Developed in Orlando, Florida by EA Tiburon, NASCAR 09 will be available for the PLAYSTATION®3 and PLAYSTATION 2 computer entertainment systems and the Xbox 360™ video game and entertainment system.

EA SPORTS is the leading interactive sports software brand in the world, with top-selling titles and franchises including Madden NFL football, FIFA Soccer, NHL®, NBA LIVE, NCAA® Football, Tiger Woods PGA TOUR® and NASCAR® racing.