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Introducing a Virtual Ferrari F10

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Ferraris are perhaps some of the most popular models that are included in car games nowadays. Indeed, they have been a staple of many such games even on machines from way back in the 80's. And probably one of the most commonly featured car from their line is the famous F1 race car. Thus, it's not surprising that Ferrari themselves would actually join in the video game bandwagon and release a game based on their own cars. And this is where the Ferrari Virtual Academy, which was released last Sept. 9, comes in. The game is available for download from its website and will cost gamers around $19. The game received a lot of attention upon its announcement a few months back, as this would be one of the first games developed and released by a major car manufacturer. Most of the games that feature specific car makers are often made by third party developers, with the vehicle designs being licensed by the manufacturers. This is the first time a major car maker handled all the productio...

Drive Your Own Virtual Ferrari

For the rest of us, there is still a good alternative in getting behind the wheel of those famed red cars. You see, Ferraris are also very much a staple of car games . Here are some that you might want to get for your home consoles, so that you can brag to your friends how good you are at driving a Ferrari (or at least a virtual one). Ferrari cars are probably some of the most famous cars around. Just one car zooming past will likely get heads turning towards it. And for the guy in the driver seat, this one is definitely something to be proud of. But, as we already know, only a handful can become that lucky driver. Ferrari Challenge: Trofeo Pirelli If you are an absolute Ferrari fan, then this one is a definite must have. Released by game publisher ActiVision in 2008, the game features a wide assortment of cars from Ferrari's line, as well as a few cars from other manufacturers. Each car was meticulously rendered to look like the real thing onscreen. This game is in fact lice...