''Formula One 2000'' is a

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developed by

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for the PlayStation version and

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for the Game Boy Color version and published by

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in North America and SCEE in Europe for

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and

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. It is a sequel to the

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'' and was based on the

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Gameplay

''Formula One 2000'' features 17 Grand Prix circuits, and a new "arcade" mode. This arcade mode seemed more similar in style to '' WipEout'' - tracks were grouped into "location zones" with futuristic-sounding names and cars were grouped into series. The player began on the easier courses with the worst cars, before unlocking the more difficult courses and the better cars. Bonus images could be unlocked as an incentive to win races. It also features the new

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. Strangely, despite

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's layout being modified for 2000, its previous layout is still used.

Alcohol and tobacco-related sponsors

All alcohol and tobacco sponsors are censored: * Ferrari's

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is completely censored. * Jaguar's Beck's is replaced by "Best's". * Jordan's

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is replaced by "Buzzin' Hornets". * Benetton's

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is replaced by "Benetton" (as in real life). * McLaren's

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is replaced by "

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" and "

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" (as in real life). * Prost's

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is replaced by a "bar code". * BAR's

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is replaced by "Look Alike" (with the logo blocked out).

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