Weta Wizards Whip Frankie Dettori Racing Into Shape

Friday 15th December 2006/ Alternative Software, the Castleford-based leading publisher and distributor of computer and console software in the UK, today announced Frankie Dettori Racing - the only game to feature lifelike horse and jockey animation, motion captured by Weta Digital, the wizards behind The Lord of The Rings movie trilogy.

Frankie Dettori Racing, a horse racing simulator that allows players to train and compete in the sport of flat racing under the tutelage of the Frankie Dettori, will be released for PlayStation 2, Xbox and PC across Europe on 12th December.

The game, currently sitting at Number 2 in the Australian game charts, where it was released three weeks ago features official licenses from the world's leading horse racing courses including, for example, access to the Royal Ascot Race Course, The Emirates Melbourne Cup, Flemington Race Course, Classic Caulfield, The Caulfield Cup, and many others.

Frankie Dettori Racing also features multiplayer online play for all platforms allowing competitive and friendly play over the Internet. Players can really get the bit between their teeth by excelling at Career Mode, Jockey Challenge and absorbing Betting Party feature. In addition to this there's an in-depth Career Mode including auctions, horse breeding, training, and full stable management.

"Working with the development team was a fascinating and fun experience," said champion jockey Frankie Dettori. "They've done an incredible job of throwing players into the world of training and racing horses - you actually feel like you're there! I am delighted that Alternative Software has now made the game available for all horse racing fans throughout the U.K."

"Frankie Dettori is arguably the world's most popular and successful Jockey," said Roger Hulley, Managing Director of Alternative Software Ltd. "We are extremely proud to have harnessed Frankie's undoubted talents in our videogame and hope this is only the start of a long and successful partnership."

Alternative is continually developing new products and acquiring new character licenses with leading licensors such as Marvel, DreamWorks and Aardman Animations. The company continues to strive to be at the top of its market by utilising cutting-edge technology to create quality, high-tech software.

Alternative Software Ltd is a member of Game Republic, the alliance of high-tech companies in the York and Humber regions.

Game Republic is funded in part by the European Union.

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