Why can't ferrari's be called ferrari's in video games?

Question

Is it true that video games can't call a ferrari by it's real name?

Answer 1

Ferrari wants 5 million dollars from video games to have their cars in them. Look at the new game for PS3 coming out "Ferrari Challenge" Ferrari charged the gaming company 5 million to use the Ferrari Licence. Also previous games before Gran Turismo 5 Prolouge and Ferrari Challenge, Ferrari was concerned that if the video game had accidents and real damage, that the damage to the cars in the game would make people think that the damage portrayes the actual car in real life, another reason why the licence is so expensive.

Answer 2

I think this is because of licensing issues. Ferrari may not want thier name in the games making the company make a name up to cover them. If they did put Ferrari's name in a game without Ferrari's permission, they would most likely be sewed.

Answer 3

Ferrari's are Ferrari's in Forza2 PGR$ and Test Drive Unlimited on the 360

Answer 4

It's all down to licensing. Ferrari want money to use their name and logo in a game, and games companies aren't willing to pay it. There's no need for them too.



However, Gran Turismo 5 will be including Ferrari's, so we'll all finally get the chance to get behind the wheel over the over priced, up their own backside, supercars!

Answer 5

I've played games in the past where ferraris were ferraris, certainly on the ps1 and maybe the old sega. was years ago though

Answer 6

not true. in the new gran turismo they will have ferrari's that are called ferrari. not the porche's that are know as RUF in the game.(thats the tuning brand)



it is very odd but its something to do with the licence and brand. its all money related

Answer 7

confident it wasn't a bad device only no longer a particularly popular one. I do bear in mind it form of being between the 1st structures to comprise cyber web get entry to and an interactive controller. the main interest I performed on it grew to become into Resident Evil: Code Veronica.

Answer 8

yeh.. and they need permission from the company... but they normally say no in using their name as they want a cut of the profits...





then it just goes all political

Answer 9

yea its a trademarked name

Answer 10

cause most games are american

Answer 11

they are when they are licensed