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EA: Need for Speed World's open beta today, ends after weekend
As one beta ends so does another begin - EA starts up a weekend long open beta for Need for Speed World starting today and ending Monday.
Registrations open today as yesterday was Canada Day so they took time off for... Canadian things, like Moose spotting, or whatever.
Registrations open today as yesterday was Canada Day so they took time off for... Canadian things, like Moose spotting, or whatever.
NFS: Hot Pursuit 'about rivalry'
Posted: 23.06.2010 by Technet2k
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Developer Criterion has talked up the social aspect of Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit, saying "digital" chatter is "at the heart" of society these days.
Their Autolog feature will help fuel "rivalry between friends" to outdo one another. Multiplayer supports 8 with any combo like 7 cops tailing 1 racer.
Their Autolog feature will help fuel "rivalry between friends" to outdo one another. Multiplayer supports 8 with any combo like 7 cops tailing 1 racer.
NFS: Hot Pursuit in Porsche deal
Posted: 18.06.2010 by Technet2k
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Criterion is making the new spine tingly Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit and they reveal it will have an exclusive Porsche super hybrid car in it.
Unveiled in Geneva in March this year, the 'Porsche 918 Spyder' is a "hybrid supercar" that tops 200mph. PC and PS3 versions support 3D.
Unveiled in Geneva in March this year, the 'Porsche 918 Spyder' is a "hybrid supercar" that tops 200mph. PC and PS3 versions support 3D.
1C Line-up: Men of War, Captain Blood and more...
Posted: 04.06.2010 by JustCommunication
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As you guys will already know, Strategy Informer was lucky enough to attend this year's Prague'N'Play Summer showcase for 1C Company, a veteran niche PC publisher from Mother Russia.
This year's line-up has 1C building upon some of their classic franchises, as well as introducing new IP's to expand their influence. The full line up after the jump...
This year's line-up has 1C building upon some of their classic franchises, as well as introducing new IP's to expand their influence. The full line up after the jump...
Codemasters talk DiRT 3, will benefit from Formula One 2010 tech
Posted: 03.06.2010 by Technet2k
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Future racers from Codemasters will boon thanks to pooling resources, which is possible with their EGO engine. DiRT fans "more casual than ever."
The studio is already "well underway" with DiRT 3 and there are "some new surprises" in store. EGO's tech means one franchise "will benefit others".
The studio is already "well underway" with DiRT 3 and there are "some new surprises" in store. EGO's tech means one franchise "will benefit others".
1C Company announces Off-Road Drive for Xbox 360 and PC
Posted: 03.06.2010 by PRBot
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1C Company today announced the development of Off-Road Drive, the off-road racing simulation for PC and Xbox 360.
Off-Road Drive is the first game ever to deliver a true-to-life, off-road, extreme racing experience. Players will take part in The Russian trophy, Off-Road Trial, Thai Trophy and many other events through the worst driving conditions.
Off-Road Drive is the first game ever to deliver a true-to-life, off-road, extreme racing experience. Players will take part in The Russian trophy, Off-Road Trial, Thai Trophy and many other events through the worst driving conditions.
Ubisoft to resurrect Driver with E3 showing, labels it "blockbuster"
Posted: 28.05.2010 by Technet2k
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Publisher Ubisoft has surprised us all with a quick mention of the next Driver game getting some spotlight treatment at this year's E3 in a release.
Rumoured for years they've just come out and said it'll be there, after total silence. They talk it up as a "blockbuster franchise", despite waning fandom.
Rumoured for years they've just come out and said it'll be there, after total silence. They talk it up as a "blockbuster franchise", despite waning fandom.
Eden Studios' Test Drive Unlimited 2 out September 21st, says Atari
Posted: 27.05.2010 by Technet2k
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Publisher Atari has announced that developer Eden's open driving world of Test Drive Unlimited 2 releases in the shops this September 21st.
It will also pack preorder goodies like a new game mode involving gambling and some rather sporty cars, depending on the retailer you choose.
It will also pack preorder goodies like a new game mode involving gambling and some rather sporty cars, depending on the retailer you choose.
Codemasters confirm Colin McRae: DiRT 3 in works, quiet on detail
Posted: 14.05.2010 by Technet2k
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A third instalment to the Colin McRae: DiRT series is totally in development, thanks to a passing comment by a Codemasters developer.
The F1 2010 chief designer noted their new weather system, now part of the EGO engine, will "feed into all" future games "such as DiRT 3."
The F1 2010 chief designer noted their new weather system, now part of the EGO engine, will "feed into all" future games "such as DiRT 3."
Indie dev Eutechnyx gets cash injection, "ground-breaking" racer
Posted: 13.05.2010 by Technet2k
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Venture capital group Prime Technology Ventures has just signed a GBP 6m cheque for independent developer Eutechnyx, for their new racer.
PTV say they give backing to innovative technology companies, and Eutechnyx made the list with their new title set to "revolutionise" racing games.
PTV say they give backing to innovative technology companies, and Eutechnyx made the list with their new title set to "revolutionise" racing games.
Namco reveals islands of Ibiza and Oahu in Test Drive Unlimited 2
Posted: 12.05.2010 by Technet2k
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The open-world racing antics of Test Drive Unlimited 2 from Namco Bandai and developer Eden Studios has not one, but two islands to play on.
Initially the game starts only on the island of Ibiza but an airport unlocks, letting drivers go to the original game's Hawaiian island of Oahu.
Initially the game starts only on the island of Ibiza but an airport unlocks, letting drivers go to the original game's Hawaiian island of Oahu.
Retailer spills first DLC for Split/Second Velocity, 'Hyper Car Pack'
Posted: 10.05.2010 by Technet2k
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Play.com has listed Split/Second Velocity and blown wide the surprise of its first DLC, which adds "3 super-high performance vehicles" to drive.
The online retailer promises that pre-orders with them get the 'Hyper Car Pack' DLC free via redeemable codes. The game releases May 21st.
The online retailer promises that pre-orders with them get the 'Hyper Car Pack' DLC free via redeemable codes. The game releases May 21st.
Bizarre: Best to focus on "fun and new experiences" than realism
Posted: 07.05.2010 by Technet2k
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Project Gotham Racing developer Bizarre Creations says it's best "at this stage of the console cycle" to embrace fun over yet more realism.
Everybody "has got a sim" by now, so convincing gamers to buy "yet another" is real hard. Bizarre's racer Blur arrives end of May, packing fun.
Everybody "has got a sim" by now, so convincing gamers to buy "yet another" is real hard. Bizarre's racer Blur arrives end of May, packing fun.
Codemasters: F1 2010 is "the most authentic experience possible"
Posted: 26.04.2010 by Technet2k
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I hope you're ready Formula 1 fans because Codemasters is going all out to deliver a super simulation of the sport for Xbox 360, PS3 and PC.
Radio Five Live's F1 analyst, Anthony Davidson, is on board as project advisor. The dev team's "preference" was always sim over arcade.
Radio Five Live's F1 analyst, Anthony Davidson, is on board as project advisor. The dev team's "preference" was always sim over arcade.
Deep Silver announces nail'd for Xbox 360, PS3 and PC
Posted: 22.04.2010 by JamieSI
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Deep Silver today announced the first details for its upcoming arcade racing game nail'd, which will be released for PlayStation 3, Xbox 360 and PC in the Q4 2010.
Players in nail'd get to choose between various vehicle classes, including motorbikes and quads. Once they have picked their vehicles, it's time to face the track and succeed against challenging AI opponents. The game will also feature a soundtrack by well-known bands.
Players in nail'd get to choose between various vehicle classes, including motorbikes and quads. Once they have picked their vehicles, it's time to face the track and succeed against challenging AI opponents. The game will also feature a soundtrack by well-known bands.
Split/Second dev in charity go-kart "challenge" to rival UK studios
Posted: 13.04.2010 by Technet2k
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Game director Nick Baynes of Split/Second: Velocity has tentatively thrown down the gauntlet, saying these words: charity, go-kart, competition.
The UK dev is up for some real racing against his British counterparts from "Codemasters, Bizarre, Criterion and Black Rock" - if they're game.
The UK dev is up for some real racing against his British counterparts from "Codemasters, Bizarre, Criterion and Black Rock" - if they're game.
MotoGP and SBK rivalry "is good" for the series, makes it all "fun"
Posted: 25.03.2010 by Technet2k
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SBK publisher Tradewest calls the rivalry between Black Bean and Capcom's motorbike racers "good" for each party. Only "two real contenders".
After spying Capcom's MotoGP, Tradewest says Black Bean's SBK X is in "very good shape" and that they've got "the mix just right" for fans.
After spying Capcom's MotoGP, Tradewest says Black Bean's SBK X is in "very good shape" and that they've got "the mix just right" for fans.
No plans for "major DLC" for F1 2010, dev team moving onto 2011
Posted: 22.03.2010 by Technet2k
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Paul Jeal of Codemasters has said the studio won't be concentrating on post-release content, thanks to their "fairly late" release this year.
That means they have all the data they need. The core team will "roll onto developing 2011" once they're done, and put 'DLC into 2011' instead.
That means they have all the data they need. The core team will "roll onto developing 2011" once they're done, and put 'DLC into 2011' instead.
Blur hasn't "restricted or slowed down" Bizarre's other 2 projects
Posted: 19.03.2010 by Technet2k
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Developer Bizarre Creations of Project Gotham Racing fame has two other projects on the go alongside the upcoming action racer Blur.
The delay to Blur has been about polishing and adding "extra functionality." They haven't needed to draft in other project teams to help.
The delay to Blur has been about polishing and adding "extra functionality." They haven't needed to draft in other project teams to help.
EA launches closed beta for Need for Speed World
Posted: 16.03.2010 by JamieSI
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Electronic Arts today announced that the closed beta for Need for Speed World, the massively multiplayer online action racing game has begun. Over the course of the next few months, thousands of players worldwide will have the opportunity to claim one of the limited slots in the PC beta test by enlisting at world.needforspeed.com.
"Need for Speed World is the world's first MMO racer – a completely new entertainment experience for speed junkies all over the world," said John Doyle, Need for Speed World Senior Producer. "We have expanded Need for Speed’s classic adrenaline fueled racing with an all-new power up system and deep RPG style progression to create a truly massive, socially-connected white-knuckle Need for Speed experience."
"Need for Speed World is the world's first MMO racer – a completely new entertainment experience for speed junkies all over the world," said John Doyle, Need for Speed World Senior Producer. "We have expanded Need for Speed’s classic adrenaline fueled racing with an all-new power up system and deep RPG style progression to create a truly massive, socially-connected white-knuckle Need for Speed experience."
Posted: 02.07.2010 by Technet2k
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