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[kevcampbell]

Do you guys know if you can play this game in third person view?

Yes pretty sure this is possible

 

[jett]

I hope they hit solid 60 at 1080P; would be pretty good for launch.

Devs this gen should go for the 720p@60fps menu option if that's what it gets to run their games at a higher framerate.

 

[Mascot]

Sell you a PS3?

Oops..!

E3 nerves.

I meant a PS5 of course.

 

[Respawn]

Devs this gen should go for the 720p@60fps menu option if that's what it gets to run their games at a higher framerate.

That would be great.

 

[Mascot]

Devs this gen should go for the 720p@60fps menu option if that's what it gets to run their games at a higher framerate.

I totally agree, especially for driving games.

 

[digoutyoursoul]

60fps would be excellent

 

[Kenshin001]

If DC hits a solid 60fps then it will probably sell me a PS3.

It's that simple.

Hmmm. I have some bad news for you.

 

[Number45]

Devs this gen should go for the 720p@60fps menu option if that's what it gets to run their games at a higher framerate.

Is that straightforward for them to do? I know that kind of thing is commonplace on PC, but I'm not sure how easy it would be on a console.

I'd go for the pretty/1080p option anyway. Sorry. I suck at non-arcade racers.

 

[AbandonedTrolley]

If DC hits a solid 60fps then it will probably sell me a PS3.

It's that simple.

You realise the PS3 isn't future compatible?

 

[velociraptor]

Devs this gen should go for the 720p@60fps menu option if that's what it gets to run their games at a higher framerate.

No thanks. 720p is horrendous.

 

[Perkel]

YESSSSSSSSSSS


Well done EVO !


60FPS is the only way people should play games.

 

[Goldrusher]

That Alex guy needs to be fired.

 

[Seanspeed]

Sounds like it was a majority vote for 60 within the team.

New thread? Some Gaffers have convinced everyone DC is 30FPS, lol...

Nothing is confirmed, they just said they are aiming for it. Cant imagine thats new-thread worthy.

Good news if they hit it, though. Also, why does there seem to be some flat option between 30 or 60 for consoles? Is there any reason that you couldn't have 45-50fps?

 

[matrix-cat]

Good news if they hit it, though. Also, why does there seem to be some flat option between 30 or 60 for consoles? Is there any reason that you couldn't have 45-50fps?

It's possible, but it doesn't look nice. Things look best when the framerate is some multiple of the TV's refresh rate, and almost all TVs run at 60Hz thesedays. With 60FPS you're essentially showing one new frame every time the TV screen refreshes, and with 30 it's one frame for every two, but with other numbers it ends up uneven and you get a bit of stutter.

 

[Kleegamefan]

I hope they hit solid 60 at 1080P; would be pretty good for launch.

Pretty good?


What would you consider great then, 1440p/120fps?

 

[Seanspeed]

It's possible, but it doesn't look nice. Things look best when the framerate is some multiple of the TV's refresh rate, and almost all TVs run at 60Hz thesedays. With 60FPS you're essentially showing one new frame every time the TV screen refreshes, and with 30 it's one frame for every two, but with other numbers it ends up uneven and you get a bit of stutter.

Gotcha. Thanks for the explanation.

 

[Metalmurphy]

60FPS huh...


I'll believe it when I see it.

 

[skynidas]

Do you guys know if you can play this game in third person view?

Yeah, they confirmed different cameras.

 

[amar212]

Well, lets hope you don't have your way then

Cosigned.

60fps is a must, leave graphics effects for EA racers.

Great development, wheel support and 60fps and we have a perfect launch racer.

 

[jett]

Is that straightforward for them to do? I know that kind of thing is commonplace on PC, but I'm not sure how easy it would be on a console.

I'd go for the pretty/1080p option anyway. Sorry. I suck at non-arcade racers.

I don't know, I think it would have to be hardware-enabled. I think you can't change the vertical resolution in a PS3 game once it starts. For instance Wipeout HD uses a dynamic resolution, it varies in the range between 1920x1080 and 960x1080. But it's *always* locked at *x1080. Same deal with the ICO+SOTC HD collection. ICO runs at full 1080p, SotC runs at 960x1080 because it can't drop to 720p after the game boots up.

No thanks. 720p is horrendous.

NO U

Seriously though, for me 60fps is a must in a racer. I can deal with 720p+amazing AA if that gets me 60fps.

 

[uncharted86]

Aiming for 60 fps? Nice! Hope we get a confirmation later tonight.

Now, were they aiming for 60 fps even before the reveal in February or were they forced to aim for it because of the demand?

 

[Liamario]

I think Perkins is just a marketing guy.

 

[90TilInfinity]

Nothing is confirmed, they just said they are aiming for it. Cant imagine thats new-thread worthy.

Good news if they hit it, though. Also, why does there seem to be some flat option between 30 or 60 for consoles? Is there any reason that you couldn't have 45-50fps?

Is framerate something you can just switch near the end of development? Genuine question.

I can't imagine they haven't been building around 60 while trying to max out graphical fidelity, hence "aiming". We'll see though.

I think Perkins is just a marketing guy.

He's the art director.

 

[Wax Free Vanilla]

Cosigned.

60fps is a must, leave graphics effects for EA racers.

Great development, wheel support and 60fps and we have a perfect launch racer.

No mention of wheel support, it's not happening

They talk about their 1:1 gyro steering and their predictive steering systems

 

[jett]

Damage information:

We've gone to the same level of detail as we have with all of the materials, and everything's layered up sensibly so you can scratch and dent and crush. The carbon fibre fractures and cracks, and the metal will buckle and peel, and reveal the layers of paint, and finally, the metal.

Also, the game doesn't feature real-world tracks, but rather fantasy ones set in real-world locations.

 

[rjc571]

Alex Perkins: Increased visual fidelity does cost, there's no argument about it. We are aiming for 60. If I had my way, I'd rather have more stuff going on at a prettier level and lower framerate.

He should be fired.

 

[Boogalogist]

1080p @ fixed 60 fps or BUST!

 

[Chamber]

That confirms PS4 got an overclock.

What you did there, I see it.

This game at 1080p/60fps would be huge. Here's hoping.

 

[velociraptor]

Damage information:



Also, the game doesn't feature real-world tracks, but rather fantasy ones set in real-world locations.

I don't mind that at all. Not every racer needs real-world tracks.

 

[Perkel]

He should be fired.

He is art director. HE doesn't care about framerate

 

[Shaneus]

Yes! Obvious Eamon Urtone worked on that trailer for DriveClub, very typical of trailers for Blur and the PGR titles.

Want.

 

[AxelLund]

E3 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pCclPNIVxWg

 

[Mascot]

E3 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pCclPNIVxWg

WTF? Was that IT..?

 

[Hackbert]

WTF? Was that IT..?

they said there will be gameplay sessions after the conference for the 4 februar games i think. And wow, Driveclub(lite?) as the first PS+ present for new Subscribers/Buyers of the PS4 is sweet candy

 

[Mascot]

they said there will be gameplay sessions after the conference for the 4 februar games i think. And wow, Driveclub(lite?) as the first PS+ present for new Subscribers/Buyers of the PS4 is sweet candy

It's free with the console? Jeepers.

 

[Shaneus]

It's free with the console? Jeepers.

It's free with PS+. It did say "Drive Club PS+ Edition", so I don't know whether that means it's gimped or not... but I would hate to think so. Maybe they say that just to assert that it's not a physical copy you're getting. A lot of PS+ games I've downloaded say "Download version" next to them or something.

PS. Now we wait:

 

[bjaelke]

It's free with PS+. It did say "Drive Club PS+ Edition", so I don't know whether that means it's gimped or not... but I would hate to think so. Maybe they say that just to assert that it's not a physical copy you're getting. A lot of PS+ games I've downloaded say "Download version" next to them or something.

I was thinking more along the line of GT Prologue.

 

[GoddyofAus]

Playstation Plus freebie.

Bazinga.

 

[Number45]

It's free with PS+. It did say "Drive Club PS+ Edition", so I don't know whether that means it's gimped or not... but I would hate to think so. Maybe they say that just to assert that it's not a physical copy you're getting. A lot of PS+ games I've downloaded say "Download version" next to them or something.

PS. Now we wait:

If current PS+ is anything to go by and they give us a PS+ edition, we won't be able to buy the full game.

 

[twinturbo2]

I'm getting a PS4 over an X1, and I'm going to miss Forza 5. DriveClub better not suck, that's all I'm saying.

 

[sneaky77]

I'm getting a PS4 over an X1, and I'm going to miss Forza 5. DriveClub better not suck, that's all I'm saying.

I am on the same boat as you, I expect a GT6 PS4 on 2014 or some kind of prologue thing.

 

[twinturbo2]

I am on the same boat as you, I expect a GT6 PS4 on 2014 or some kind of prologue thing.

Gran Turismo isn't my thing tbh.

 

[EagleEyes]

I'm getting a PS4 over an X1, and I'm going to miss Forza 5. DriveClub better not suck, that's all I'm saying.

I'm getting both consoles at launch just cause Forza 5 looks freaking amazing and I just couldn't do without but i'm also hopeful that Driveclub is good too.

 

[Cyberia]

Live demo will be shown in a few minutes.

http://www.ign.com/events/e3

According nofi the game runs at 35fps at the moment:

Alex ‏@_nofi 2h

DriveClub is about 35% here, the frame rate may well end up at 60, btw.

https://twitter.com/_nofi/status/344538994509496322

 

[Cyberia]

And live!

 

[waypoetic]

Live demo will be shown in a few minutes.

http://www.ign.com/events/e3

All i see is the devs talking about the game and the E3 trailer running in the background.

EDIT: apparently they're going to race in a minute

EDIT2: NOPE! ffs

 

[Cyberia]

Are they only going to show the E3 trailer? Great...

 

[Mascot]

All i see is the devs talking about the game and the E3 trailer running in the background.

EDIT: apparently they're going to race in a minute

EDIT2: NOPE! ffs

Is the game even playable yet?

 

[Dibbz]

Is the game even playable yet?

It's playable at E3

 

[Cyberia]

Adam Sessler's interview:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9zc0JumLloA