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Criterion has "great collaboration" with DICE on Need for Speed
Burnout creator Criterion, based in UK's Guildford, has been getting chummy with Battlefield developer DICE on the new Need for Speed.
Criterion say about 15-25 DICE artists helped create the Hot Pursuit world, working with "handling guys" to make sure it "drives well and feels right".
Criterion say about 15-25 DICE artists helped create the Hot Pursuit world, working with "handling guys" to make sure it "drives well and feels right".
Atari's Test Drive Unlimited 2 delays
Posted: 12.08.2010 by Technet2k
Comments: 4
Bad news race fans - Atari has confirmed that Eden Games' Test Drive Unlimited 2 will now retail in Q1 2011, instead of this late September.
That means the beta gets pushed back too with a new date in the coming weeks. Eden can "further advance the game" with this extra time.
That means the beta gets pushed back too with a new date in the coming weeks. Eden can "further advance the game" with this extra time.
Black Rock want racer feedback
Posted: 11.08.2010 by Technet2k
Comments: 4
Disney's Black Rock Studios want feedback from Split/Second fans to help shape future DLC, as they announce 4 packs are already coming.
The first 3 are vehicle-based and due the "next couple of weeks" while the 4th is a "major" DLC pack with a new environment due September.
The first 3 are vehicle-based and due the "next couple of weeks" while the 4th is a "major" DLC pack with a new environment due September.
Split/Second DLC detailed
Posted: 09.08.2010 by JamieSI
Comments: 9
Disney has revealed the first details about the downloadable content for Split/Second on the game's Facebook page. This month will see three new DLC packs released over the Xbox Live Marketplace and PlayStation Network.
There's been no mention of the PC, but we'll get in contact with Disney to see if we can find out anything.
There's been no mention of the PC, but we'll get in contact with Disney to see if we can find out anything.
Call of Duty "offset" Singularity
Posted: 06.08.2010 by Technet2k
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Raven's Singularity "fell short" of the "exceptionally high bar" for the shooter genre, luckily Call of Duty picked up the slack, it 'set the bar' after all.
Bizarre's racer Blur was "not able to break out" either but it did break "new ground" in terms of features defends Activision; a "significant investment".
Bizarre's racer Blur was "not able to break out" either but it did break "new ground" in terms of features defends Activision; a "significant investment".
Gran Turismo 5 Collector's Edition
Posted: 04.08.2010 by Technet2k
Comments: 18
Sony has detailed Polyphony Digital's Collector's Edition for Gran Turismo 5 and it comes with many things to celebrate the games arrival.
There's a leather wallet, a 200-page Apex drivers mag, a Signature Edition coffee table book, branded USB stick and some other goodies.
There's a leather wallet, a 200-page Apex drivers mag, a Signature Edition coffee table book, branded USB stick and some other goodies.
EA squeak confirmation of Need for Speed: Shift 2, out early 2011
Posted: 04.08.2010 by Technet2k
Comments: 6
A sequel to Need for Speed: Shift has ever so quietly been announced via EA's fiscal line-up, noting that Shift 2 will hit Q4 of this financial year.
That's from January to March 2011 to us in non-fiscal calendar speak. Previously it was online CVs that blew existence of Shift 2; now it's real.
That's from January to March 2011 to us in non-fiscal calendar speak. Previously it was online CVs that blew existence of Shift 2; now it's real.
Codemasters: Over 50 rally cars in DiRT 3, represent "very best"
Posted: 03.08.2010 by Technet2k
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Next year Colin McRae: DiRT 3 will arrive with other 50 rally cars confirms Codemasters, featuring the best of "five decades of the sport".
A trailer recently confirmed DiRT 3 with players starting their career on top of the profession. Car control will get pushed to "spectacular limits".
A trailer recently confirmed DiRT 3 with players starting their career on top of the profession. Car control will get pushed to "spectacular limits".
Sony announces a big ModNation Racers update is due tomorrow
Posted: 03.08.2010 by Technet2k
Comments: 2
This Wednesday a major update for ModNation Racers comes from Sony, shortening the time it takes to load and adds a Casual difficulty.
Getting into online races quicker is also on the list, and three challenges are now more "attainable" than before. A full list has been posted.
Getting into online races quicker is also on the list, and three challenges are now more "attainable" than before. A full list has been posted.
Codemasters release Colin McRae: DiRT 3 trailer, is due out 2011
Posted: 02.08.2010 by Technet2k
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The new Colin McRae: DiRT 3 has been teased by Codemasters through a debut trailer, with a slick rally car belting along multiple terrains.
Curiously there's a truck container that explodes with the car drifting underneath it - does this mean its 'going Hollywood'? No platforms given.
Curiously there's a truck container that explodes with the car drifting underneath it - does this mean its 'going Hollywood'? No platforms given.
Codemasters working on new Race Driver: Grid, Operation Flashpoint and Dirt games?
Posted: 26.07.2010 by JamieSI
Comments: 1
In an interview with Develop, Codemasters’ SVP of production Jame MacDonald revealed that sequels are being worked on for Race Driver: Grid and Operation Flashpoint.
The company's Southam studios are working on the new iterations of Race Driver: Grid and Operation Flashpoint, along with a new Dirt game too.
The company's Southam studios are working on the new iterations of Race Driver: Grid and Operation Flashpoint, along with a new Dirt game too.
Twisted Metal was only for PSN, just the "bread and butter core"
Posted: 23.07.2010 by Technet2k
Comments: 0
The all-new Twisted Metal coming to PS3 from Eat, Sleep, Play's David Jaffe and team originally started "as a PSN title." Sony wanted more.
Thanks to Sony giving the nudge to Jaffe, the studio came up with a "drastic, dramatic change" in concept. It's got a 'Fast and the Furious' vibe.
Thanks to Sony giving the nudge to Jaffe, the studio came up with a "drastic, dramatic change" in concept. It's got a 'Fast and the Furious' vibe.
EA's planning to reveal new games tonight
Posted: 20.07.2010 by JamieSI
Comments: 2
EA's revealed that it will be announcing a bunch of new games tonight.
The company's annual Studio Showcase will be streamed live by GameSpot at 1 PST, which is 9.00pm BST here in the UK.
The company's annual Studio Showcase will be streamed live by GameSpot at 1 PST, which is 9.00pm BST here in the UK.
Blur start of "big" IP for Bizarre
Posted: 19.07.2010 by Technet2k
Comments: 0
Bizarre Creations of Project Gotham Racer fame, tease us to expect much more from Blur in the future. It's the "start of a big franchise" for them.
The studio believes it'll be "a slow-burner" because ModNation Racers and Split/Second dogged its release window. It's "very popular" with fans.
The studio believes it'll be "a slow-burner" because ModNation Racers and Split/Second dogged its release window. It's "very popular" with fans.
No F1 2010 demo, 'license layers' make it impossible to cut down
Posted: 19.07.2010 by Technet2k
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Codemasters reveals there are no plans for a F1 2010 demo on any platform as the studio couldn't managed it with their "production deadlines."
Dealing with all that licensed stuff is a problem too as there's too many hoops to jump to get a "cut-down, limited content sample" to demo.
Dealing with all that licensed stuff is a problem too as there's too many hoops to jump to get a "cut-down, limited content sample" to demo.
Gran Turismo 5 competition offers 'Special Thanks' among credits
Posted: 12.07.2010 by Technet2k
Comments: 0
Sony and developer Polyphony Digital are running a competition where entrants must think up a great name for the song used in GT5's E3 trailer.
The deadline is July 25th and a winner will be immortalised with their name among the 'Special Thanks' section of Gran Turismo 5's credits.
The deadline is July 25th and a winner will be immortalised with their name among the 'Special Thanks' section of Gran Turismo 5's credits.
Atari not popping tires of original Test Drive Unlimited servers
Posted: 09.07.2010 by Technet2k
Comments: 0
Namco Bandai, Atari's parent company, has confirmed to fans of the original Test Drive Unlimited that their online servers won't shut down.
It was believed the plug would be pulled next year after Test Drive Unlimited 2 was out and roaming the land, blasting out its dance anthems for all.
It was believed the plug would be pulled next year after Test Drive Unlimited 2 was out and roaming the land, blasting out its dance anthems for all.
Activision: Blur racer not "a flop"
Posted: 08.07.2010 by Technet2k
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US sales data for Bizarre Creations' Blur hasn't been all that hot for May but publisher Activision says slow starts are no longer "a death sentence."
They cite DJ Hero as the "perfect example" which suffered low sales but picked up to 1.2m copies. It just needed time for its audience "to find it."
They cite DJ Hero as the "perfect example" which suffered low sales but picked up to 1.2m copies. It just needed time for its audience "to find it."
Jaffe: Vehicles "ARE the characters" in Twisted Metal, no on-foot
Posted: 06.07.2010 by Technet2k
Comments: 0
Creator David Jaffe has said it would be 'wasteful' to design unique drivers as vehicles have become "the characters," especially for online mayhem.
No you can't get out and walk in Twisted Metal. It "made more sense" to focus on levels and gameplay. The studio is going to "bust ass" for all of us.
No you can't get out and walk in Twisted Metal. It "made more sense" to focus on levels and gameplay. The studio is going to "bust ass" for all of us.
Twisted Metal's Sweet Tooth to "warm up" in ModNation Racers
Posted: 06.07.2010 by Technet2k
Comments: 0
You don't have to wait until 2011 before getting behind the wheel with Sweet Tooth with the new Twisted Metal, because he's having a pit stop...
That loveable "crazy clown" is the latest to join ModNation Racers all-star line-up, as does his "deliciously deadly" Ice Cream Kart. DLC this week.
That loveable "crazy clown" is the latest to join ModNation Racers all-star line-up, as does his "deliciously deadly" Ice Cream Kart. DLC this week.
Posted: 16.08.2010 by Technet2k
Comments: 3