MotoGP 09/10 Message Board

MotoGP 09/10 developer Monumental Games suffered a major setback in November when an unannounced project for a large publisher unexpectedly fell through, forcing the company to restructure and reduce headcount. Speaking to Develop more recently, Monumental COO Paul Mayze explained that its subsidiary company has been deemed "technically insolvent."

According to Mayze, the UK-based Monumental Games Ltd will enter administration, while owner Monumental Games Group Ltd will carry on trading and retain the 30 staff members at its Nottingham location. "We're securing funding for Monumental Games Group to continue trading, and that's all in the process of being finalised right now," he said. "We're going to continue to focus on the areas that we're already working on. We'll still have the racing studio, we'll still focus on our digital online projects, and we still have the Prime engine business."

Prime is a 3D engine for massively multiplayer online games that can be embedded into web browsers. According to Develop, the technology is "gathering strong interest" from several publishers.

Are you hungering for additional, curvy roads upon which you can hurtle yourself while riding upon a dangerously narrow sliver of plastic and metal? If so, you should probably be on suicide watch -- or, you should turn your attention to a recently released DLC pack for MotoGP 09/10, which adds Istanbul Park and the Shanghai International Circuit to the title's catalog of tracks.

Both tracks, which are modeled after real life MotoGP circuits, are apparently renowned for their difficulty, so amateur bikers need not apply. Well, we guess they can, but they're probably going to run into a whole bunch of walls and trees and stuff, which might make them regret paying the pack's 400 Microsoft Point ($4.99) entry fee.

Diehard bi-wheel racing fans who participated in MotoGP 09/10's recent 2010 Season DLC were likely miffed by an unintended side effect of the update. Apparently, players who completed the game's 2009 Season couldn't access the new competitions or bikes without being kicked to the main menu. Even worse, upon returning to their 2009 careers, players would realize their precious motorcycles had mysteriously vanished into thin air.

Capcom recently apologized profusely on Eurogamer, stating, "we are aware of the problem and are working to deliver a solution to solve the issue as soon as possible." In the mean time, you might want to keep on living in the past. Sure, the bikes are a bit outdated, but at least they exist.

First DLC pack to feature new Silverstone track.

Offering 20-person online races, a deep Career Mode, an all-new Arcade Mode MotoGP 09/10 delivers the most definitive game of the MotoGP series yet.

Nearer Moto GP 07/10, sadly.

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If March 16 is too far away and you need to partake in some motorcycle madness right now well, you're still out of luck. Capcom informs us that a demo for MotoGP 09/10 will be available for you to download on Xbox Live and PSN this Thursday, if you can manage to wait that long. You'll be able to race in one of three modes: Championship, Time Trial and Arcade. The first two are kinda self-explanatory, while the third mode is new to the series and incorporates the quarter-munching arcade racer model of olde, as you'll need to perform stunt tricks in order to extend your time and keep yourself in the race.

So who's ready to relive their favorite moments from Biker Boyz?

Capcom has announced that MotoGP 09/10 will hit the the American retail track on March 16 and Europe on March 19. The game, developed by new team Monumental Games, brings with it a career mode with management features, an arcade mode, online racing and a spectator mode. Better still, Capcom has already promised to release free DLC for the title shortly after release. The DLC is set to feature "all the 2010 season content, including all new tracks, team updates, and new bike classes." A demo for the title is also planned shortly before release

Furthermore, Capcom has announced that the online mode will accommodate 20 players, which it claims is a first for console racing games. Check out a new trailer for the game above.

Experience the freedom of open air while racing through the countryside in MotoGP 09/10.

What's this? An exciting MotoGP game?

Grab your leathers and get ready for a good time.

While things around the track have been quiet, Capcom is finally spilling the oil regarding DLC for its upcoming racer MotoGP 09/10. At this week's Silverstone event, Capcom revealed that two free DLC packages will be released for the motocross title "shortly" after the game's release. Before the MotoGP 09/10 turns the final corner onto store shelves, Capcom will release an Xbox 360 and PS3 demo "about a month" prior to the game's launch. The demo is slated to feature the world-famous Mugello, Italy, track as well as all three bike classes and will probably make any race fanatic's wheels spin with joy. Whether you're looking forward to its upcoming March release or not, one thing is certain: The racing references in this post need to end, immediately. Vroom. Okay, now.

More motorcycle riding pleasure coming your way.

Burn rubber and race to the finish line on your sweet ride! Nothing gets the blood flowing like Red Bull advertising blurring by you!

This trailer showcases the player as they hire staff to help research technology, build out their team, earn sponsorships, and more.

For those who feeling the wind in their hair is not enough, MotoGP 09/10 is here to push your limits.

MotoGP delivers their most comprehensive career experience yet.

Could it be a 09/10 MotoGP game?

Check out gameplay footage, wind in your hair not included.

Keep that bike on course if you want to win!

Master the curves and overtake your opponents!

Get ready to light up the track.