Xbox 360, PS3 and Wii versions on the way
Although THQ has been the publisher behind the majority of the Moto GP titles since 2002, Capcom has today confirmed that they have secured the exclusive rights to the franchise on all platforms for the next 5 years.Last year Capcom did release MotoGP 07 for the PlayStation 2, but it was still THQ behind the Xbox 360 version. The new deal means that the publisher will now be able to exclusively create videogames and peripherals across all hardware platforms, including Xbox 360 and PS3.
Capcom has today confirmed that the first Moto GP game of the season will be developed for Xbox 360, PS3, Wii, PC, PS2 and mobiles.
Commenting on the announcement Mark Beaumont, executive vice president, officer and head of Capcom consumer software publishing in the Americas and Europe said: “We are very excited to have signed this long term agreement with Dorna Sports, which for the first time grants one publisher worldwide multi-platform rights to the adrenaline fuelled world of MotoGP. We feel this move to a single publisher will greatly benefit our ability to develop titles that deliver more authenticity and excitement to the consumer”.
The 2008 grid also includes Japan’s Shinya Nakano, plus newcomers for the new season, such as 250cc World Champion Jorge Lorenzo and last year’s World Superbike Champion, James Toseland, from the UK.
