'Blur' release shifted to 2010

Activision has announced that the release of racing game Blur has been shifted to 2010 in order to give the team more time to work on the online multiplayer.

Developed by Project Gotham Racing studio Bizarre Creations, Blur mixes racing with combat elements.

Despite the game recently being mooted for a November release, the publisher now believes that more time is needed to improve the "innovative and distinctive online multiplayer gameplay".

"We are committed to making Blur a great new racing franchise, and we are very encouraged by the game's design," said Activision president and chief executive Mike Griffith.

"The additional time will allow the studio to fully optimise the vision they set out to create for Blur, including a distinctive and groundbreaking multiplayer mode that will appeal to a broad audience."