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ixigia
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 Posted: Fri, 14th Dec 2018 00:41 Post subject: Project CARS 3 (for whom the Bell tolls) |
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Prepare yourselves, the End has spoketh  
https://www.gtplanet.net/slightly-mad-studios-confirms-new-project-cars-title-is-in-development/
All joking aside, for all the problems that Project Cars 2 had (and still has) including the dozens of patches required to iron out some of its most supernatural bugs and the bipolar AI, it still managed to be a very good driving game in my opinion. 
More satisfying than the direct competition in the simcade-y department, with a more simulative handling and more options available, although there's clearly still room for improvements when it comes to fidelity/realism, balance and Career mode. Will it contain Bellboxes? Only time will tell! |
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| Posted: Fri, 14th Dec 2018 00:58 Post subject: |
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I didn't even get around to playing the first one... now we're at 3?!
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| Posted: Fri, 14th Dec 2018 01:08 Post subject: |
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Kaltern
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| Posted: Fri, 14th Dec 2018 03:15 Post subject: |
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Things pcars 3 needs:
* MUCH better career mode
* Licensed race types/formulas...
* ...Formula E (this would be pretty epic, especially if it was licensed)
* More in-race features (proper pitstops, safety cars...
* AI Driver editing (Name, nationality, type (aggressive, passive etc)
* Solid multiplayer
* Better 'simulation' options - proper tyre handling etc, but also allow Arcade-sim racers to play as well)
If it can do this, I think it could arguably be the best racer on the PC - I think they COULD do it if they really put some effort in... but that company is so unpredictable.. I dunno...
And Ian is a class A dick.
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| Posted: Fri, 14th Dec 2018 03:18 Post subject: |
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| Kaltern wrote: | Things pcars 3 needs:
* MUCH better career mode
* Licensed race types/formulas...
* ...Formula E (this would be pretty epic, especially if it was licensed)
* More in-race features (proper pitstops, safety cars...
* AI Driver editing (Name, nationality, type (aggressive, passive etc)
* Solid multiplayer
* Better 'simulation' options - proper tyre handling etc, but also allow Arcade-sim racers to play as well)
If it can do this, I think it could arguably be the best racer on the PC - I think they COULD do it if they really put some effort in... but that company is so unpredictable.. I dunno...
And Ian is a class A dick. |
and a new engine cause it looks like shit
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Kaltern
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| Posted: Sun, 16th Dec 2018 13:43 Post subject: |
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I think the visuals are acceptable for the game as it is... what would be good is an engine upgrade that can deliver better performance and less TERRIBLE pop-in, because that is a big problem with this game.
I'd be very happy with visuals similar to F1 TBH, they are a little dated, but they are very good performance wise. (although no VR is just ridiculous...)
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ixigia
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| Posted: Sun, 16th Dec 2018 17:30 Post subject: |
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From what I've gathered (not much), there is the possibility that PC3 will be a "next" nextgen title in order to make the proper jump. I imagine that further upgrades to the engine would make current consoles struggle immensely at maintaining 60fps, but who knows really
It's also going to be tricky when it comes to official championships/licenses with the Codies owning the F1, Kunos owning the Blancpain GT Series and Kylotonn keeping the poor WRC hostage. Maybe we'll get the official Gymkhana Tournament with good old Ken 
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| Posted: Sun, 16th Dec 2018 17:56 Post subject: |
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they can upgrade the engine all they want, if they cant come up with new original ways to have fun with cars, this game is doomed from the start.
flatout was fun cause it was original, a remake of a remake of the same goddamn modes stops being fun after 30 minutes ....
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| Posted: Sun, 16th Dec 2018 18:02 Post subject: |
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ixigia
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| Posted: Sun, 16th Dec 2018 18:09 Post subject: |
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| PickupArtist wrote: | isnt this the game those guys who made flatout 1-2 and lost their license n studio name and made a new studio and did a kickstarter ? they changed gamename so many times i dont remember and the demo was dull as fuck  |
Haha no, that would be Wreckfest by Bugbear  |
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| Posted: Mon, 17th Dec 2018 09:56 Post subject: |
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| PickupArtist wrote: | they can upgrade the engine all they want, if they cant come up with new original ways to have fun with cars, this game is doomed from the start.
flatout was fun cause it was original, a remake of a remake of the same goddamn modes stops being fun after 30 minutes .... |
yeah, also cdpr should add some U-Boot Battles to Witcher 4, I'm getting bored of riding the horse all the time  |
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| Posted: Mon, 17th Dec 2018 10:50 Post subject: |
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and flatout wasnt original, psygnosis did it a decade earlier with destruction derby. they only added the ragdoll stuff
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prudislav
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| Posted: Wed, 2nd Jan 2019 13:57 Post subject: |
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| Quote: | Bell admits that Slightly Mad Studios had bitten off “more than we can properly chew” with Project CARS 2 and they are now looking to shift the centre of attention back to a more focused and fun experience:
Ian Bell: I'll let you know that pCARS3 will be more 'focused'... More 'fun'... We went to insane lengths with variation in pCARS2 and with that comes infinite balancing issues. We've learned a lesson here and although we have no intention of reducing content, we know what we need to fix, where we made design decisions that were, let's call it, 'sub-optimal'... pCARS3 will be more of a spiritual successor to Shift, but with all of the sim goodness everyone appreciates... The key focus though is on fun and not biting off more than we can properly chew and digest.
Have a wonderful holiday season everyone. xx |
https://www.teamvvv.com/news/project-cars-3-will-be-more-of-a-spiritual-successor-to-nfs-shift/ |
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| Posted: Wed, 2nd Jan 2019 14:27 Post subject: |
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It's like Nestlé complaining that a Kitkat had too many complex flavours and that they are going back to a snickers experience.
There was nothing big in it anyway? It was just a polished update for PCars 1 which was already barebones!
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Kaltern
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| Posted: Wed, 2nd Jan 2019 18:52 Post subject: |
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So another open world arcade racer. Oh joy.
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ixigia
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| Posted: Wed, 2nd Jan 2019 19:23 Post subject: |
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It definitely sounds like they're going for the more gamey Forza/GT route (again), the "it will be more fun..but don't worry it will still be a sim" compromise usually tends to be a disappointing one. Oh well, let's hope for the best!
Also, it seems Bell wants to release an in-house system called...Mad Box? 
Full thread here
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| Quote: | When reached for more details, Bell told Variety that the console will ship in “around three years time” and that “it will be a console as is the Xbox or Playstation.”
“It will support most major VR headsets and those upcoming and the specs will be equivalent to a ‘very fast PC 2 years from now’,” Bell wrote in an email. “We’re in early talks with manufacturers of components so we can’t say much more right now other than we have the designs specced out in detail.” |
https://variety.com/2019/gaming/news/ian-bell-mad-box-1203097617/
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| Posted: Wed, 2nd Jan 2019 19:44 Post subject: |
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I hope not, because from modern games the Project Cars 2 is best racing game for PC. Atleast when it comes to driving model... let me put aside Asseto corsa which looks like game from 2005.
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| Posted: Thu, 28th Nov 2019 19:30 Post subject: |
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Codemasters has agreed to acquire racing simulation specialists and creators of Project CARS, Slightly Mad Studios!
| Quote: | Codemasters® today announced it has agreed to acquire racing simulation specialists, Slightly Mad Studios. The agreement cements Codemasters’ position as a world-leading games developer and publisher of racing videogames and expands its portfolio to include the award-winning Project CARS, together with an unannounced Hollywood blockbuster title. Frank Sagnier will remain CEO of Codemasters Group plc which now includes Slightly Mad Studios and Ian Bell will retain his position of Founder and CEO of Slightly Mad Studios. Codemasters now employs c.700 people globally with offices including London, Birmingham, Southam and Runcorn.
Both companies share a rich history of creating AAA racing games. Codemasters has been a UK leader for over 30 years and is the creator of the critically acclaimed intellectual properties including DiRT®, GRID® and the BAFTA-winning official FORMULA 1® Series. Slightly Mad Studios has been established for 10 years and is the proud developer and owner of the Project CARS franchise which has generated both critical and commercial success. Slightly Mad Studios has also delivered high-quality racing simulations alongside its own IP including two Need for Speed titles on behalf of Electronic Arts.
“We are delighted to bring such an incredible racing game developer to the Codemasters family, and this unequivocally establishes us as a global powerhouse in the development of racing titles,” said Frank Sagnier, Chief Executive Officer at Codemasters. “We share the same passion and vision and our new partnership will accelerate our growth. With more streaming services coming to market and the next generation of games consoles due in 2020, this is the perfect time for Codemasters to take its next step.”
“Our combined racing games portfolio is the envy of the industry and this new partnership will enable us to learn from each other, share resources and take advantage of emerging platforms and technology,” said Ian Bell, Founder and Chief Executive at Slightly Mad Studios. “My team is excited to be joining Codemasters and we can’t wait to forge a relationship based on creativity, passion and the desire to create new racing experiences that excite and delight our communities.” |
https://twitter.com/Codemasters/status/1200115655485329408
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| Posted: Thu, 28th Nov 2019 19:44 Post subject: |
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PCars 3 rebadged as GRID 2021?
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| Posted: Thu, 28th Nov 2019 19:45 Post subject: |
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prudislav
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| Posted: Thu, 28th Nov 2019 19:51 Post subject: |
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more info here
| Quote: | The UK publisher will pay $30 million (£23.3 million) upfront -- $25 million in cash, and $5 million in stock -- but an earnout clause based on Slightly Mad's EBITDA over a three-year period that could take the value higher.
A spokesperson briefed GamesIndustry.biz that the maximum earnout is $166 million (£128.9 million), but the financial analyst Liberum expects the actual amount to be approximately £52.6 million ($67.9 million).
“Codemasters' acquisition of SMS will create a global leader in the racing genre," said Codemasters CEO Frank Sagnier. "Their focus on AAA quality and the passion that they put into everything they create mirrors our own. Both companies have a number of world renowned, successful franchises along with exciting product development pipelines, supported by leading IP and some of the best talent in the gaming industry
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Codemasters also noted that Slightly Mad has three projects in development:
- a new mobile game, Project CARS Go
- a game based on "a Hollywood blockbuster movie franchise," which is rumoured to be based on the Fast & Furious series
- a third title based on Slightly Mad's own IP.
The $5 million in stock will be payable to Slightly Mad Studios when it launches the game based on a blockbuster movie franchise in the next financial year.
Codemasters will raise £20 million to help finance the deal through a new share placing, at a price of £2.10 per share. However, it expects its earnings per share to rise 30% as a result of the acquisition in the first full year of ownership. |
http://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/2019-11-28-codemasters-buys-slightly-mad-studios-for-usd30m
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| Posted: Thu, 28th Nov 2019 20:10 Post subject: |
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Oh dear, prepare for some shit games in the future.
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| Posted: Thu, 28th Nov 2019 20:11 Post subject: |
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Dear lord, what a crock of shit.
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| Posted: Thu, 28th Nov 2019 23:18 Post subject: |
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meh, crapmasters even destroyed dirt rally with the second installment
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ixigia
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| Posted: Thu, 28th Nov 2019 23:25 Post subject: |
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Yeah, I don't like this news either. Plus the announcement indicates where Coderpmasters priorities lie at the moment
Here's hoping the talented Slightly Madmen won't be reduced to being a byproduct of the corporate pear, but I guess only time will tell.
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| Posted: Thu, 28th Nov 2019 23:30 Post subject: |
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How many of the they are gonna print? Do you think they will catch up with GT series?
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Kaltern
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| Posted: Sun, 1st Dec 2019 09:50 Post subject: |
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Looking forward to Grid Cars 11, the 11th in the twice yearly corporate racing game, where style overcomes substance...
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