Motorsport Games non si ferma più e aggiunge un'altra licenza importante al suo portfolio: il publisher ha infatti raggiunto un accordo con la Indycar per la produzione, a partire dal 2023 del videogioco ufficiale della NTT Indycar Series e l'organizzazione di eventi esport ufficiali già a partire da quest'anno. Info sulle competizioni verranno fornite più avanti nel corso del 2021.
Dmitry Kozko, CEO di Motorsport Games ha dichiarato:
QuoteMotorsport Games e Indycar sono eccitate all'idea di dare ai fan questa esperienza che attendono da tempo. Con decenni di grandi gare alle spalle non possiamo pensare a nessun campionato più meritevole della Indycar per la creazione di un franchise videoludico. Indycar condivide con noi l'impegno nel portare esperienze autentiche ai fan dei motori. I fan possono aspettarsi un gioco in linea con lo standard espresso da Motorsport Games
Mark Miles, Presidente & CEO di Penske Entertainment ha aggiunto:
QuoteLa nostra collaborazione con Motorsport Games porterà il grande livello di competizione della NTT Indycar Series a tutti i giocatori desiderosi di ricevere prodotti di qualità. Indycar continua a crescere ed espandersi rapidamente, Motorsport Games è un'industria leader nell'innovazione e sappiamo che i nostri fan avranno il 2023 e il giorno del rilascio del videogioco cerchiati di rosso sul calendario
Il primo videogioco della NTT Indycar Series verrà rilasciato nel 2023 su PC e sulle console PlayStation e Xbox. E' già disponibile il sito ufficiale, all'indirizzo www.indycargame.com Qui di seguito il comunicato stampa completo.
QuoteMotorsport Games Inc. (NASDAQ: MSGM) (“Motorsport Games”), a leading racing game developer, publisher and esports ecosystem provider of official motorsport racing series throughout the world, announced today it has entered into gaming and esports licenses. The esports license was entered into with an intent by the parties to the license to form an exclusive relationship to develop official esports INDYCAR SERIES events. The debut title is expected to launch in 2023 on Xbox and PlayStation consoles as well as PC. The partnership additionally includes an esports agreement that could kickoff as early as this year. Details on competitions that will feature NTT INDYCAR SERIES athletes are expected to be announced at a later date.
“Motorsport Games and INDYCAR are thrilled to provide fans with a long overdue dedicated gaming experience,” said Dmitry Kozko, CEO of Motorsport Games. “After decades of world class racing, we cannot think of a more deserving league for a video game franchise. INDYCAR shares our commitment to bringing authentic experiences to motor racing enthusiasts. Fans can anticipate the NTT INDYCAR SERIES to meet the same level of excellence and immersive gameplay they expect from Motorsport Games.”
“Our partnership with Motorsport Games will bring the fierce competition of the NTT INDYCAR SERIES to a global gaming audience hungry for quality motorsports content,” said Mark Miles, President & CEO, Penske Entertainment. “Like the talent and depth of our field, INDYCAR’s universe continues to expand and grow rapidly. Motorsport Games is an industry leader with a track record of innovation and we know our fans will have 2023 and the debut of this new NTT INDYCAR SERIES video game circled on their calendars.”
Motorsport Games’ relationship with INDYCAR will produce a brand new franchise that has been eagerly anticipated by racing and gaming fans alike. INDYCAR’s bold, audacious and unapologetic style of racing is primed for a video game franchise built entirely around its expanding brand. North America’s premier open wheel racing series features a growing roster of rising young stars and talented veterans with global name recognition. These daredevil athletes compete across a uniquely challenging and diverse set of ovals, road and street courses.
“I am super excited our fans will be able to bring the NTT INDYCAR SERIES into their homes with this new video game franchise,” said Arrow McLaren SP driver Pato O’Ward. “This is such a great opportunity for fans to connect to our series even more, from watching us on the weekends to playing as us on their favorite tracks whenever they want.”
