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[DenogginizerOS]

1UP Roundtable on X360 Racers - Get in!

 

[brocke]

He's really pushing the hard questions haha.

Especially about the story in NFS Underground.

 

[Mr. Lemming]

So when does the porn membership area start up?

I <3 the video features.

 

[Kabuki Waq]

Yes been waiting all week for these 1up videos!

 

[nubbe]

Sweden, definitely Sweden

NFS:MW looks like fun and you could probably get a few rushes from being hunted.
PGR3 has some awesome environments, really looking forward to this one.
RR6 lol

 

[DenogginizerOS]

PGR3 + XBOX Live FTW!

 

[Aruarian Reflection]

So when does the porn membership area start up?

1up could get Jane Pinckard to head the division, if you know what I mean

 

[chespace]

Sweden, definitely Sweden

NFS:MW looks like fun and you could probably get a few rushes from being hunted.
PGR3 has some awesome environments, really looking forward to this one.
RR6 lol

NFS: MW is pretty awesome. In a perfect world, everyone would buy all 3 games because they each fill a different niche. NFS is intense, while PGR3 is immersive, and RR6 is butter smooth zen.

Sadly, funds are limited.

 

[DenogginizerOS]

Sadly, funds are limited.

I am in the same financial position. Of the three, which is the most entertaining and launch-worthy?

 

[binaryburrito]

PGR3

 

[Kabuki Waq]

wow ridge racer looks like utter shit.


But yea the other games look really impressive.


Che: is there car damage for your car in NFS? How does it compare to the great PS2 version of Hot Pursuit?

 

[Mrbob]

Has Che become the resident 360 whore?

"Hey EA is here for Need for Speed"

"So?"

"It's for 360."

"I'll be right there!"

:lol

 

[binaryburrito]

Nah, but he is a self-admitting graphics whore who love racing games.

 

[dorio]

Has Che become the resident 360 whore?

"Hey EA is here for Need for Speed"

"So?"

"It's for 360."

"I'll be right there!"

:lol

Probably just a next gen whore.

 

[jett]

It's pretty bizarre(lolz) that RR6 seems to have the worst framerate in the video(the footage isn't as smooth as PGR's or NFS's), when the reality is completely different.

 

[Mrbob]

RR6 frame rate does look bad.

Plus its basically a console version of the PSP version. I have this already. I'll pass.

PGR3 looks the best but in cockpit mode the tracks look so wide. Seems a little boring.

If anything, I would pick up Need for Speed. Looks pretty good and more importantly looks really fun. I'm not a big racing fan but if I had to choose one I would go with NfSMW after what I saw.

 

[Shompola]

Yah NFS did indeed look most fun.... and it seemed that you could drive almost everywhere you want and not according to some track. Sweet.

 

[DenogginizerOS]

The live-acting in NFS really made me want to hurl. PGR3 and its online play for me.

 

[chespace]

RR6 frame rate does look bad.

Plus its basically a console version of the PSP version. I have this already. I'll pass.

PGR3 looks the best but in cockpit mode the tracks look so wide. Seems a little boring.

If anything, I would pick up Need for Speed. Looks pretty good and more importantly looks really fun. I'm not a big racing fan but if I had to choose one I would go with NfSMW after what I saw.

One note about the RR6 footage: it does look bad for some bizarre reason. I've been playing the game for review and it certainly doesn't suck at all. Out of all the racing games, it has the most smooth and consistent fps hands down.

We asked Namco for footage on this game and that's what they gave us. Kinda weird, considering the driving was all wack too. I certainly wouldn't drift like that. Amateurs!

 

[Fuma]

Mmmmm...Asian boobies make a return.

 

[DenogginizerOS]

Out of all the racing games, it has the most smooth and consistent fps hands down.

Where does PGR 3 fall amongst the three?

 

[Agent Icebeezy]

NFS: MW is pretty awesome. In a perfect world, everyone would buy all 3 games because they each fill a different niche. NFS is intense, while PGR3 is immersive, and RR6 is butter smooth zen.

Sadly, funds are limited.

I'm getting all 3, I'll tell you guys which is best

 

[DenogginizerOS]

I'm getting all 3, I'll tell you guys which is best

DOUCHEBAGGERIE!! :lol

Well, which one do you see yourself playing first?

 

[Brandon F]

Ok, let's back peddle for a second.

I want to hear more about the EGM SC3 ownage before EA rudely interrupted with their NFS wankery. I'm left dangling! How did Shoe take the news??

 

[citrus lump]

Is there any substantial change to the "feel" of these games?

I never really liked PGR or RR, and the last NFS game I played was High Stakes on PSone.
If I get a 360, I'll probably go for NFS and Madden.

I feel so casual/mainstream. :lol

 

[rastex]

These videos are really making me wish that there was a stronger vocabulary to describe the way a game plays and feels.

 

[isamu]

1UP Roundtable on X360 Racers - Get in!

thanks for the link

 

[shpankey]

damn I love these 1up weeklies!

Great job che; I :lol on that "it's on 360. be right there!" line. also, kudos for that dude really asking a tough question [and persisting with it] to EA about the lame story mode. that was pretty funny actually. :lol

 

[chespace]

Is there any substantial change to the "feel" of these games?

I never really liked PGR or RR, and the last NFS game I played was High Stakes on PSone.
If I get a 360, I'll probably go for NFS and Madden.

I feel so casual/mainstream. :lol

Not really! All three games feel very much in-line with expectations from their respective series... which can be disappointing if you're looking for an entirely new experience. Because basically after you get over the graphics, you're essentially playing "just another sequel."

If anything, I think PGR3 has the biggest amount of added features and improvements. It also has my vote for must-buy at launch.

 

[StoOgE]

So, is Ridge Racer 6 basically every Ridge Racer track ever? Xbox Live at all? It doesnt look that good, but I havent bought a Ridge Racer since Rage Racer, and wouldnt mind at all if its just classic RR with alot of tracks.

 

[Fuma]

If anything, I think PGR3 has the biggest amount of added features and improvements. It also has my vote for must-buy at launch.

Good man..*que dancing bannanas* Really interested to see how all the new live features will work for PGR3. Also if the live features will be enough for PGR3 to be concidered a significant step of from the previous version.

 

[moowear]

Something occurred to me after watching the pgr3 clip; You can see the windshield with smudges probably dirt residue etc...
Does anyone know if they build up during the course of the race and if so, is there a "Car Wash" mode to not only clean the windows so you can see the road clearer but clean the car for replay/record/photo mode?

 

[WHOAguitarninja]

Something occurred to me after watching the pgr3 clip; You can see the windshield with smudges probably dirt residue etc...
Does anyone know if they build up during the course of the race and if so, is there a "Car Wash" mode to not only clean the windows so you can see the road clearer but clean the car for replay/record/photo mode?

I would imagine that it gets clean again at the end of every race. Perhaps not though. I actually think the smudges look good though, makes it look more realistic.

 

[Yusaku]

I just wish these weren't needlessly zipped. I'm lazy.

 

[StoOgE]

Something occurred to me after watching the pgr3 clip; You can see the windshield with smudges probably dirt residue etc...
Does anyone know if they build up during the course of the race and if so, is there a "Car Wash" mode to not only clean the windows so you can see the road clearer but clean the car for replay/record/photo mode?

Didnt the first GT have a car wash?

 

[moowear]

I actually think the smudges look good though, makes it look more realistic.

I absolutely agree; looks pretty cool indeed. Just wondering if there's an option to clean the car for nice, clean photo shots of the vehicles vs. 'been through 5 min of battling for lead position' during the race.

 

[moowear]

Didnt the first GT have a car wash?

If you're referring to Sega GT, ya, if I remember correctly, they did have a car wash.

 

[chespace]

If you're referring to Sega GT, ya, if I remember correctly, they did have a car wash.

:lol I imagine he's talking about Gran Turismo.

Sega GT... haha.

 

[StoOgE]

:lol I imagine he's talking about Gran Turismo.

Sega GT... haha.

Yeah, I meant Gran Turismo.

I did own the first Sega GT though. That game was ass. Someone at Sega decided being hard to control was the same as realistic control.

 

[moowear]

hehe word.

 

[Mrbob]

One note about the RR6 footage: it does look bad for some bizarre reason. I've been playing the game for review and it certainly doesn't suck at all. Out of all the racing games, it has the most smooth and consistent fps hands down.

We asked Namco for footage on this game and that's what they gave us. Kinda weird, considering the driving was all wack too. I certainly wouldn't drift like that. Amateurs!

Well that is good. I thought I read RR6 is 60FPS locked.

Does RR6 have any new tracks at all or are they all the same tracks as the PSP version?

 

[op_ivy]

RR6...

Plus its basically a console version of the PSP version. I have this already. I'll pass.

god damn it, it is not.

 

[Agent Icebeezy]

DOUCHEBAGGERIE!! :lol

Well, which one do you see yourself playing first?

Project Gotham Racing 3. I need to usher in the next gen right. That gets the official first play

 

[Agent Icebeezy]

Yeah, I meant Gran Turismo.

I did own the first Sega GT though. That game was ass. Someone at Sega decided being hard to control was the same as realistic control.

If you are refering to the DC version, it was a bitch. A .00000000000001 change in the analog stick, and your ass was flying of the road

 

[chespace]

Well that is good. I thought I read RR6 is 60FPS locked.

Does RR6 have any new tracks at all or are they all the same tracks as the PSP version?

A ton of new tracks not in the PSP version. RR6 is absolutely huge. Probably the biggest RR yet.

 

[Mrbob]

A ton of new tracks not in the PSP version. RR6 is absolutely huge. Probably the biggest RR yet.

Sweet. I thought the game was a straight PSP port with online play because I keep on seeing the same tracks in the video. Do you know how many extra tracks are in?

RR6 with all the new tracks plus the PSP nitro + drift system and online play may be the winner.

 

[chespace]

Sweet. I thought the game was a straight PSP port with online play because I keep on seeing the same tracks in the video. Do you know how many extra tracks are in?

RR6 with all the new tracks plus the PSP nitro + drift system and online play may be the winner.

I don't know exactly how many new tracks there are, but I'm a good portion of the way through the game and there are plenty I haven't seen from previous RR's. I'll ask Namco and see if I can get a direct answer.

Like all RR's, the game starts off painfully easy and continues to be a breeze for a very long time. Then you hit a wall (quite literally) and then the REAL GAME begins!

 

[Agent Icebeezy]

I don't know exactly how many new tracks there are, but I'm a good portion of the way through the game and there are plenty I haven't seen from previous RR's. I'll ask Namco and see if I can get a direct answer.

Like all RR's, the game starts off painfully easy and continues to be a breeze for a very long time. Then you hit a wall (quite literally) and then the REAL GAME begins!

cool

 

[moowear]

Do you know how many extra tracks are in?

In that new trailer that Blim re-encoded from Namco's site, there's a 'world map' of sorts that perhaps shows you how many tracks there are? It's roughly 1:25 into the video.

edit: oops, don't know how many extra tracks there are though.

 

[isamu]

One note about the RR6 footage: it does look bad for some bizarre reason. I've been playing the game for review and it certainly doesn't suck at all. Out of all the racing games, it has the most smooth and consistent fps hands down.

We asked Namco for footage on this game and that's what they gave us. Kinda weird, considering the driving was all wack too. I certainly wouldn't drift like that. Amateurs!

I don't know exactly how many new tracks there are, but I'm a good portion of the way through the game and there are plenty I haven't seen from previous RR's. I'll ask Namco and see if I can get a direct answer.

Like all RR's, the game starts off painfully easy and continues to be a breeze for a very long time. Then you hit a wall (quite literally) and then the REAL GAME begins!

Chespace, words cannot describe my gratitude to you for posting these RR6 impressions. Thanks so much man.

Now a couple of requests please...

1)Can you please find out if the game will support force feedback, if a force feedback wheel comes out for the 360?

2)Would you mind posting a vid of you playing the game and showing us all the different tracks and features?

I'd appreciate it man, thanks