Well there are ~600K people on the leaderboards, and DC was bundled in with the PS4 in the EU prior to Xmas. IIRC it also maintained a higher position in the UK than FH2, and pretty much by default would have sold more in Europe. Very high (as a % of the total) digital sales as well from what I remember of comments on threads on Gaf.
DRIVECLUB New Track Preview: Nakasendo, Japan
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Well there are ~600K people on the leaderboards, and DC was bundled in with the PS4 in the EU prior to Xmas. IIRC it also maintained a higher position in the UK than FH2, and pretty much by default would have sold more in Europe. Very high (as a % of the total) digital sales as well from what I remember of comments on threads on Gaf.
Zeuanimals
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Do you guys think we're gonna see 60s-early 2000s Japanese/American cars? So far, the game only has new/fairly new cars and generally, the older model Japanese/American cars are somewhat more popular among enthusiasts (same with European cars, but I think you get my point).
Of course, it's kind of moot since there's no tuning, which defeats the purpose of having an FC3S
I love the car, but I don't wanna drive it stock, unless they have it "tuned" to be a beast at default which I don't mind 
Of course, it's kind of moot since there's no tuning, which defeats the purpose of having an FC3S
I love the car, but I don't wanna drive it stock, unless they have it "tuned" to be a beast at default which I don't mind EdReedFan20
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I know this is not likely (or feasible), but I think it would be cool if when the PS+ version comes out and you own the physical copy of the game, you can get the full digital upgrade (as long as its tied to the account in which the physical copy was first used). I know this won't happen, but it'd be cool.
EGOMON
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Rushy already said the sales are surpassing their expectations also not a month ago Evolution studio hired new people, that only mean they are doing good and moving forward
bananafactory
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There's actually closer to 700k. I have a friend who hasnt played the game much and he's sitting at 691 000
LookAtMeGo
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I can see the drift challenges being amazing in Japan.
Ardenyal
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Lowest person on my friend list is ranked at 818k and he has about an hour played (about 97k rep).
Not everyone has PS+ or online.
Yeah, I'll wait until I play it to comment further, but I doubt it's going to give the same level of gratification and sense of danger as this. #Narrowtracks4life
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rrti17fCDmw
True, but I expect these people to put the game up rather quickly and soon move on to something else, whereas the ones who actually learn and want to drive better will keep coming back to replay these awesome tightly designed tracks and get better times even years down the line. Evo's tweet mentioned the wideness design is applied to other Japan tracks; I'm hoping it doesn't apply to all of them considering we still have one more p2p track. It'd be a waste if that was all wide as well.
It's near 1 million actually. Just checked, schildpad_05 is ranked 979605.
So near 1000k of people who have, at some point, played the game. Which would indicate that at least close to that number of copies have sold.
So possibly ever higher.
Which for a 7.5/10 reviewed game which had a clusterfuck of a launch on top of being delayed AND a new IP which lots of people were 'unsure' how it would sit alongside GT, I don't think it has done too badly.
I am also completely behind #Narrowtracks4life.
DirgeExtinction
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Although I love this video showing off this Japanese track, I think it would've been more effective(and more fun) to show a drift challenge video with this track, especially going downhill.
BigTnaples
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Indeed. Awesome way to do it.
Hopefully Driveclub doesn't turn out to be as under-appreciated as Killzone.
fuzzyreactor
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Baffles me how shafted this game got by the media. So fucking good
Tainted
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I'm pretty tempted to just go out and drop money on this. It seems with all the updates, additions etc it is now the game it should have been at launch
The news of the 30fps cap irked me at first....but im sure I will get used to it if there are no hitches. But damn, this game is good lookin
The news of the 30fps cap irked me at first....but im sure I will get used to it if there are no hitches. But damn, this game is good lookin
Do it.
BigTnaples
Todd Howard's Secret GAF Account
Do it. Fantastic game.
I'm new be nice
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I have been playing games at 120hz on my PC for about 4 years now, but I think certain games (like Destiny) can feel really nice at 30fps if designed properly around it, and I think DriveClub is one of those games. It feels very responsive and smooth, there's a good sense of speed, and the motion blur works well in tandem with the frame rate. There aren't, in my limited experience, too many 30fps games out there that feel this nice.
Seems Driveclub is getting at good stream of significant updates and DLC. Just got the game myself since it was quite cheap in Europe as part of the January sale. From the little I played before work I think I'll really enjoy this game. Haven't played a proper racing game in years. First impressions are really good. I really appreciate that Evolution have implemented the "Playgo" functionality in a great way. After downloading just 3Gb I could already play a few tracks, and you can also see how much time there is left downloading other tracks. Wish all developers would take advantage of this functionality. Such a contrast to GTA where you had to download the whole 50Gb and then wait for it to install.
BiGBoSSMk23
A company being excited for their new game is a huge slap in the face to all the fans that liked their old games.
The only thing that irks me about this Japanese teaser, is that they're racing a freaking Corvette of all cars. The width of the roads is fine, I don't really care much for touge or whatever. I had my fix of that with GRID.
Why no GTR? WAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAI
Why no GTR? WAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAI
FlutterPuffs
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Give us some good point to point with narrow roads, downhill, and I'll buy a season pass.
Oh, please let there be Ridge Racer Type 4 inspired tracks T_T
Oh, please let there be Ridge Racer Type 4 inspired tracks T_T
Cthulhu_Steev
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Holy shit you've played CONTRAST and 38% it!!! Sorry that I've doubted you.!! But I'll not send you shit lolThere's a lot of concerned guys, you are not one of them. Sorry.
I was going to say you're a good guy for offering that poster $20, but the whole offer was just a 'Sony owner' check? Fucking hell.
Kenshin001
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Weird Rushy has never commented on the lack of non European cars. It's frankly bizarre they release a Japanese track with no Japanese cars. I have a conspiracy theory they are getting cockblocked by PD.
Zeuanimals
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Why would that be the case? Japanese cars are available in nearly every other racing game, I really doubt there's some kind of antagonizing going on behind the scenes between the studios of WWS.
It's the Illuminati, it's always the Illuminati.
Wax Free Vanilla
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If only they had listened...
wide or narrow options would have been taken care of in course maker.
Evos
Had an insane race yesterday online in the xbow. The car is so nippy and clings to the road. I don't remember the name of the track but it has those observatories(15x time lapse). The sense of speed and sound damn. Will definitely be picking up the dlc now.
Btw some cars handle like complete trash. Way too much acceleration and zero grip(drift maybe?). One race I spent the whole time babysitting the car round every turn. If I even think of putting my foot on the gas I would spin out.
Btw some cars handle like complete trash. Way too much acceleration and zero grip(drift maybe?). One race I spent the whole time babysitting the car round every turn. If I even think of putting my foot on the gas I would spin out.
Summer Haze
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Dayum.
If only they had listened...
wide or narrow options would have been taken care of in course maker.
Evos
Don't worry, when they eventually announce it as post-release content for DC2 we can at least expect it to come in a timely manner, unlike a certain other game.
I'm not an expert but the track looks better than I expected. The torii looks very awkward though.
The yellow lines on the curves must be anti-drift mats. No drift event comfirned
Melchiah
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That's my sentiment as well. Variety is good, and I have no problem with some of the tracks being wider, even if they wouldn't be totally accurate replication of the region. The most important thing to me is that it plays good. That being said, I hope they won't make the AI less aggressive due to the complaints.
Sorc3r3r
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Dear Evolution people,
i like your driveclub game a lot, but please be gentle and give the casual gamers what they deserve: nothing.
They'll buy your game and will resell it fast, and will not buy your next game because they think your games are too hard and you suck for this.
They crash against my car , they crash against every wall, they spin out at every turn whatever you do, they deserve nothing.
Be true to your vision, assemble a faithful community of hardcore gamers around your game, we will be there if you don't betray us seeking the casual's money.
A Gaffer.
Half serious, but yeah, go the Dark Soul route, it may happen that some casual may come back just because being good in driveclub is the next cool thing to be.
i like your driveclub game a lot, but please be gentle and give the casual gamers what they deserve: nothing.
They'll buy your game and will resell it fast, and will not buy your next game because they think your games are too hard and you suck for this.
They crash against my car , they crash against every wall, they spin out at every turn whatever you do, they deserve nothing.
Be true to your vision, assemble a faithful community of hardcore gamers around your game, we will be there if you don't betray us seeking the casual's money.
A Gaffer.
Half serious, but yeah, go the Dark Soul route, it may happen that some casual may come back just because being good in driveclub is the next cool thing to be.
This game is must buy for 25 , if you like racers.
viveks86
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It has nothing to do with PD or any other studio. Lol. The truth is far more boring, as always. Japanese cars are coming. Just not yet
Beautiful track ... but a shame they made it wider because of people wanting an easier game.
It's sad that the majority of people in the last generations prefer games where you never lose/die. For me challenges are a core part of the fun in videogames.
Now Rushy, please, hurry up the replay feature. It's a sin a racing game with these amazing graphics without replays. Ah, and make it Gran Turismo style.
It's sad that the majority of people in the last generations prefer games where you never lose/die. For me challenges are a core part of the fun in videogames.
Now Rushy, please, hurry up the replay feature. It's a sin a racing game with these amazing graphics without replays. Ah, and make it Gran Turismo style.
Gamespawn
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It's because of how long it takes to model each car, isn't it?It has nothing to do with PD or any other studio. Lol. The truth is far more boring, as always. Japanese cars are coming. Just not yet
It must be your avatar you speak of cause this games edges are smooth as F.
Track is impressive. Driving not so much lol
Jwebster24
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Amazing.
Hopefully not too long before its released.
Hopefully not too long before its released.
viveks86
Member
Let's just say that sometimes paperwork takes longer than actual work.
It has nothing to do with PD or any other studio. Lol. The truth is far more boring, as always. Japanese cars are coming. Just not yet
Something about getting manufacturers to lent their cars for modeling?
Edit: yup though so.
Neuromancer
Member
Those Subaru contracts must be taking a really long time to draft and finalize. It's ok, I can wait. Evolution has taught me patience.
I'm gonna be honest. I bump into other cars. Sometimes I take a corner too fast on purpose and use another car as a cornering aid. I will block you from passing me. I might push you off the track if it looks like you are trying to high/low me in a turn. I only really worry about taking perfect lines when I'm in first and there's nobody in front of me. Until then, I'm only worried about being in first. Does this make me a bad person?
I'm not sure about a bad person, but certainly a bad driver.
I always try to drive clean ... even in single player races, when i made a mistake and hit another car, I apologise to the AI.
Oh snap, Enzo Ferrari!