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	'''''Ferrari Challenge: Trofeo Pirelli''''' is a ~~2008~~ racing simulator developed by ] and published by ] ~~(European~~ ~~market)~~ or ] (North ~~American~~ ~~market)~~, based on the 2007 Italian, European and North American series of ], a ] championship resolving around the ] racer.		'''''Ferrari Challenge: Trofeo Pirelli''''' is a racing simulator developed by ], ported to ] by ], and published by ], in Europe, and ], in North America. It was released on ], ], ] and ] consoles in 2008. It is based on the 2007 Italian, European and North American series of ], a ] championship resolving around the ] racer. A followup was released in 2009, titled ].

	This software is available for ], ], ] and ] consoles; the latter version was ported by ]. ''Ferrari Challenge: Trofeo Pirelli'' is not published in Asian markets, probably because no Ferrari Challenge series exists in Asia.

	It was followed in 2009 by the PlayStation 3 exclusive ].

	==Ferrari Challenge==		==Ferrari Challenge==
	{{main\|Ferrari Challenge}}		{{main\|Ferrari Challenge}}
	''Ferrari Challenge: Trofeo Pirelli'' is the official game of the ], ~~as such it~~ features licensed cars, tracks, teams and drivers of the 2007 Italian, European and North American series<ref></ref>. The ] is the latest Ferrari Challenge racer which was introduced in 2007 as a replacement for the ]. Both cars are available in the game as well as the two previous Ferrari Challenge racers called ] and ]; the latter inspired a 1999 racing simulator by ] called '']''.		''Ferrari Challenge: Trofeo Pirelli'' is the official game of the ] and features licensed cars, tracks, teams and drivers of the 2007 Italian, European and North American series<ref></ref>. The ] is the latest Ferrari Challenge racer which was introduced in 2007 as a replacement for the ]. Both cars are available in the game as well as the two previous Ferrari Challenge racers called ] and ]; the latter inspired a 1999 racing simulator by ] called '']''.

	Besides the F430 Challenge series, there is the Historic Challenge with older Ferrari models, some of them are also included in the game.<ref name="gs hands on">{{cite web\|url=http://www.gamespot.com/ps3/driving/ferrarichallenge/news.html?sid=6192659&mode=previews\|title=Ferrari Challenge Hands-On\|last=Ekberg\|first=Brian\|publisher=]\|date= 2008-06-17\|accessdate=2008-08-24}}</ref>		Besides the F430 Challenge series, there is the Historic Challenge with older Ferrari models, some of them are also included in the game.<ref name="gs hands on">{{cite web\|url=http://www.gamespot.com/ps3/driving/ferrarichallenge/news.html?sid=6192659&mode=previews\|title=Ferrari Challenge Hands-On\|last=Ekberg\|first=Brian\|publisher=]\|date= 2008-06-17\|accessdate=2008-08-24}}</ref>
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	The PlayStation 3 version includes 2~16-player ] and online multiplayer modes.		The PlayStation 3 version includes 2~16-player ] and online multiplayer modes.

	===Updates ~~(PlayStation 3 only)~~===		===Updates===
	In ~~the~~ ~~PS3~~ version's latest update (version 2.01), the game features the ability to listen to custom soundtracks via ] (] audio files stored on the console's HDD]]), ] support ~~(46 trophies)~~, photo mode to take a picture of the player's car and save it in the HDD as a ] picture file, and online fixes were added.		The PlayStation 3 version's latest update (version 2.01), the game features the ability to listen to custom soundtracks via ] (] audio files stored on the console's HDD]]), ] support, photo mode to take a picture of the player's car and save it in the HDD as a ] picture file, and online fixes were added.

	===Downloadable content ~~(PlayStation 3 only)~~===		===Downloadable content===
	~~DLCs~~ ~~were~~ delayed ~~from one and two years and~~ after the game's release ~~and~~ ~~were~~ eventually ~~issued~~ ~~in 2009 and 2010. These downloadable contents did applied to the the~~ PlayStation 3 ~~version~~ ~~only~~ and ~~were released as bundle packs and individual items~~.		DLC was delayed after the game's release but was eventually released for PlayStation 3 in 2009 and 2010.

	The first ], called "Ferrari Pack" was made available, on the ] (] ~~territories only),~~ on May 29, 2009<ref></ref>. The bundle pack includes five new Ferrari cars, ], ], ], ] ~~(with a bonus custom version called "612 System 3")~~, ] and a new track, ].		The first ], called "Ferrari Pack" was made available on the ] ] on May 29, 2009<ref></ref>. The bundle pack includes five new Ferrari cars, ], ], ], ], ] and a new track, ].

	A second DLC, called "RIVIERA + 5 CAR PACK" was released on on the PlayStation Store on February 25, 2010. Additional contents are five Ferrari cars, the ], ], ], ], ], and an extra track, called ], which is located in ]<ref>, Ross McGrath – PlayStation Store Team, SCEE, February 25, 2010</ref>.		A second DLC, called "RIVIERA + 5 CAR PACK" was released on on the PlayStation Store on February 25, 2010. Additional contents are five Ferrari cars, the ], ], ], ], ], and an extra track, called ], which is located in ]<ref>, Ross McGrath – PlayStation Store Team, SCEE, February 25, 2010</ref>.
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	===Production===		===Production===
	This software's development is a British-Chinese joint-production by Eutechnyx ], Eutechnyx ] and Eutechnyx ]<ref>See Ferrari Challenge Trofeo Pirelli (PlayStation 3) in-game credits.</ref>.		This software's development is a British-Chinese joint-production by Eutechnyx ], Eutechnyx ] and Eutechnyx ]<ref>See Ferrari Challenge Trofeo Pirelli (PlayStation 3) in-game credits.</ref>.

	===Graphics===
	The PlayStation 3 version supports ] mode, while it remains compatible with ] and ] ] video outputs.

	===Soundtrack===		===Soundtrack===
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	The ] racer is a 2006 model, its specs are ], 490], 1255] with a top speed of 315].		The ] racer is a 2006 model, its specs are ], 490], 1255] with a top speed of 315].
	] North America series (season 2008).]]		] North America series (season 2008).]]
	*F430 Challenge - America (#1 ])
	*F430 Challenge - Europe (#1 ])
	*F430 Challenge - Italy (#1 Kimbo Caffè)
	*F430 Challenge liveries (see following chart)
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	\|-
	! Driver
	! Nationality
	! Team
	! Country
	! Car number
	! Series
	\|-
	\| ]
	\| {{BRA}}
	\| Ferrari GB Dealer Team
	\| {{UK}}
	\| #28
	\| Europe
	\|-
	\| Max Blancardi
	\| {{ITA}}
	\| Motor / Malucelli
	\| {{ITA}}
	\| #5
	\| Europe
	\|-
	\| Michael Cullen
	\| {{IRL}}
	\| Rossocorsa
	\| {{IRL}}
	\| #2
	\| Europe
	\|-
	\| Henri Moser
	\| {{SUI}}
	\| Kessel Racing
	\| {{SUI}}
	\| #7
	\| Europe
	\|-
	\| Bjorn Grossmann
	\| {{GER}}
	\| Autohaus Gohm
	\| {{GER}}
	\| #21
	\| Europe
	\|-
	\| Nathan Kinch
	\| {{UK}}
	\| Ferrari GB Dealer Team
	\| {{UK}}
	\| #27
	\| Europe
	\|-
	\| Alexey Vasiliev
	\| {{RUS}}
	\| HP-Exclusiv
	\| {{CZE}}
	\| #16
	\| Europe
	\|-
	\| Ange Barde
	\| {{FRA}}
	\| Stradale Automobile
	\| {{FRA}}
	\| #1
	\| Europe
	\|-
	\| Paddy Shovlin
	\| {{IRL}}
	\| Rossocorsa
	\| {{IRL}}
	\| #69
	\| Europe
	\|-
	\| Vito Postiglione
	\| {{ITA}}
	\| Motor / Malucelli
	\| {{ITA}}
	\| #23
	\| Italy
	\|-
	\| Mike Zoi
	\| {{USA}}
	\| Shelton Ferrari
	\| {{USA}}
	\| #8
	\| North America
	\|}
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	===Tracks===		===Tracks===
	The game includes 15 tracks, plus two ] extras on PlayStation 3.		The game includes 15 tracks, plus two ] extras on PlayStation 3.

	The game featured (at launch) all fourteen tracks from the 2008 Ferrari Challenge Championship season and ] ~~which is~~ Ferrari's private test track. The ] circuit was made available as ]. Due to the license, the track layouts in the game are the Official Ferrari Challenge circuit versions only. <ref>, Administrator</ref>		The game featured (at launch) all fourteen tracks from the 2008 Ferrari Challenge Championship season and ], Ferrari's private test track. The ] circuit was made available as ]. Due to the license, the track layouts in the game are the Official Ferrari Challenge circuit versions only. <ref>, Administrator</ref>

	Fiorano cannot be raced on or driven in Time Trial mode; it is only used in Tutorial mode (a measured two-lap test).

			Fiorano cannot be raced on or driven in Time Trial mode; it is only used in Tutorial mode.
	] Infield, ], and ] are circuits fresh to racing game fans. ] and ] were making their seventh generation console debut and had not been available in a game for many years. The prescence of these tracks help differentiate ''Ferrari Challenge'' from contemporary racing simulations.

	Due to licensing issues the ] appeared under the pseudonym ''Redwood Park''. ~~Appropriately for a Ferrari championship, there~~ are three Italian tracks featured (including ]) while other famous historical tracks included ] and ].		Due to licensing issues the ] appeared under the pseudonym ''Redwood Park''. There are three Italian tracks featured (including ]) while other famous historical tracks included ] and ].

	==Versions & releases==		==Versions & releases==
	===Versions===		===Versions===
	The ] version features wireless multiplayer, the ] version uses the motion sensing functionality for steering, and the ] features online updates and ] ~~(adding cars & tracks)~~.		The ] version features wireless multiplayer, the ] version uses the motion sensing functionality for steering, and the ] features online updates and ].

	===Releases===		===Releases===
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	\|GR = 73% (PS3)		\|GR = 73% (PS3)
	}}		}}
	Ferrari Challenge received average, but mixed reviews from critics. ~~Some thought it was great, while others recomended the Gran Turismo and Forza series over it.{{facts}}~~		Ferrari Challenge received average, but mixed reviews from critics.

	==References==		==References==

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Video game

Ferrari Challenge: Trofeo Pirelli
Ferrari Challenge: Trofeo Pirelli PS3 (PAL) box art
Developer(s)	Eutechnyx Firebrand Games (Nintendo DS)
Publisher(s)	System 3 (EU) Activision (NA)
Designer(s)	Mark Cale, Dave Thompson, Gareth Wright
Platform(s)	PlayStation 3, PlayStation 2, Wii, Nintendo DS
Release	PS3, DS PS2, Wii
Genre(s)	Racing

Ferrari Challenge: Trofeo Pirelli is a racing simulator developed by Eutechnyx, ported to Nintedo DS by Firebrand Games, and published by System 3, in Europe, and Activision, in North America. It was released on PlayStation 3, PlayStation 2, Nintendo Wii and Nintendo DS consoles in 2008. It is based on the 2007 Italian, European and North American series of Ferrari Challenge, a one-make racing championship resolving around the Ferrari F430 Challenge racer. A followup was released in 2009, titled SuperCar Challenge.

Ferrari Challenge

Main article: Ferrari Challenge

Ferrari Challenge: Trofeo Pirelli is the official game of the Ferrari Challenge and features licensed cars, tracks, teams and drivers of the 2007 Italian, European and North American series. The Ferrari F430 Challenge is the latest Ferrari Challenge racer which was introduced in 2007 as a replacement for the Ferrari 360 Challenge. Both cars are available in the game as well as the two previous Ferrari Challenge racers called Ferrari 348 Challenge and Ferrari F355 Challenge; the latter inspired a 1999 racing simulator by Sega called Ferrari F355 Challenge: Passione Rossa.

Besides the F430 Challenge series, there is the Historic Challenge with older Ferrari models, some of them are also included in the game.

Gameplay

Collaboration with Bruno Senna

Driving is simulation oriented and was developed in conjunction with handling consultant Bruno Senna who is Formula One world champion Ayrton Senna's nephew and a Ferrari Challenge race driver himself. His car, the Ferrari 430 Challenge #28 is available in the game and is featured on the Deluxe re-release's cover art.

Single player modes

Driving tutorial with Tiff Needell

The driving tutorial helps the player to get used to the driving experience. The player drives two laps around the Fiorano Circuit (Ferrari's real test track) with the Ferrari F430 Challenge Car with professional race driver Tiff Needell talking and walking through the steps of how to get the most speed out of the Ferrari F430.

Challenge cards

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Multi player modes

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The PlayStation 3 version features online multiplayer mode; for more details see the section Online modes.

Online features

Leaderboards

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Multiplayer

The PlayStation 3 version includes 2~16-player LAN and online multiplayer modes.

Updates

The PlayStation 3 version's latest update (version 2.01), the game features the ability to listen to custom soundtracks via XMB (MP3 audio files stored on the console's HDD]]), PlayStation Network Trophies support, photo mode to take a picture of the player's car and save it in the HDD as a JPG picture file, and online fixes were added.

Downloadable content

DLC was delayed after the game's release but was eventually released for PlayStation 3 in 2009 and 2010.

The first DLC, called "Ferrari Pack" was made available on the PAL PlayStation Store on May 29, 2009. The bundle pack includes five new Ferrari cars, Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano, Ferrari Enzo, Ferrari F430 Scuderia, Ferrari 612 Sessanta, Ferrari 330 P4 and a new track, Nürburgring GP-Strecke.

A second DLC, called "RIVIERA + 5 CAR PACK" was released on on the PlayStation Store on February 25, 2010. Additional contents are five Ferrari cars, the F430 Spider, F512 M '94, Ferrari 288 GTO, Ferrari 365 GTS/4, Ferrari F50 GT, and an extra track, called Riviera, which is located in southern France.

Production & audiovisuals

Production

This software's development is a British-Chinese joint-production by Eutechnyx UK, Eutechnyx Hong Kong and Eutechnyx Chengdu.

Soundtrack

O Fortuna

From Carmina Burana by Carl Orff

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The game's opening theme is Carmina Burana's O Fortuna.

Cars & tracks

F430 Challenge racers

Main article: Ferrari F430 Challenge

The F430 Challenge racer is a 2006 model, its specs are V8 engine, 490BHP, 1255Kg with a top speed of 315Kph.

Tracks

The game includes 15 tracks, plus two DLC extras on PlayStation 3.

The game featured (at launch) all fourteen tracks from the 2008 Ferrari Challenge Championship season and Fiorano, Ferrari's private test track. The Nurburgring GP Strecke circuit was made available as DLC. Due to the license, the track layouts in the game are the Official Ferrari Challenge circuit versions only.

Fiorano cannot be raced on or driven in Time Trial mode; it is only used in Tutorial mode.

Due to licensing issues the Circuit Gilles Villeneuve appeared under the pseudonym Redwood Park. There are three Italian tracks featured (including Monza) while other famous historical tracks included Silverstone Circuit and Spa-Francorchamps.

Versions & releases

Versions

The Nintendo DS version features wireless multiplayer, the Wii version uses the motion sensing functionality for steering, and the PlayStation 3 features online updates and downloadable content.

Releases

The game had a "Deluxe" re-release.

Reception

Aggregate scores
Aggregator	Score
GameRankings	73% (PS3)
Metacritic	71 (PS3)

Review scores
Publication	Score
Edge	7/10 (PS3)
Eurogamer	7/10 (PS3)
GameSpot	6.5/10 (PS3)
IGN	6.8/10 (PS3)

Ferrari Challenge received average, but mixed reviews from critics.

References

007 Ferrari Challenge - Shell Motorsport
Ekberg, Brian (2008-06-17). "Ferrari Challenge Hands-On". GameSpot. Retrieved 2008-08-24.
Official feature list
DLC FROM SYSTEM 3! 27 Mar 2009
‘Heads-Up’ PlayStation Store Update (25th February 2010), Ross McGrath – PlayStation Store Team, SCEE, February 25, 2010
See Ferrari Challenge Trofeo Pirelli (PlayStation 3) in-game credits.
Eutechnyx Forums, Administrator

External links

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Hummer Badlands (2006)
The Fast and the Furious (2006)
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Hot Wheels: Beat That! (2007)
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Supercar Challenge (2009)
Ferrari: The Race Experience (2010)
NASCAR The Game: 2011 (2011)
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Ride to Hell: Retribution (2013)
NASCAR '14 (2014)
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