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Posted: Mar 19th 2011 8:39AM Raniz85 said
I'm psyched.
I'm probably going to preorder it on Monday
I'm probably going to preorder it on Monday
Posted: Mar 19th 2011 8:44AM Robborboy said
I really loved the first Shift. But this looks to be heading a more "simmy" route. And with heavy hitters such as GT and Forza already out, which still don't even hold a candle to PC racing sims, I can't help but feel this game is going to be lost somewhere in an area between arcade and sim racing games that nobody wants to play.
Posted: Mar 19th 2011 12:54PM Cadattack123 said
@Robborboy I dont think it will last long eather ... GT5 has a bigger fan base and more players on it 24/7 then the Sift servers ever had in there life time
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Posted: Mar 19th 2011 8:59AM DanielTobey said
I'd find this a lot more interesting if they didn't keep changing camera angles. I realize they're trying to show off the game, but I kind of wanted to just watch him play.
Posted: Mar 19th 2011 2:43PM DudeGuyMan said
@DanielTobey It feels like a Jean-Claude Van Damme movie. Multiple angles of the same action, but little substance.
That said, the game looks pretty decent but I'll stick with Forza 3 until 4 comes out.
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That said, the game looks pretty decent but I'll stick with Forza 3 until 4 comes out.
Posted: Mar 19th 2011 9:11AM crystal3d said
video not showing here..:/
Posted: Mar 19th 2011 9:17AM DokiDokiBawanga said
i think i'll stick to my Forza+GT5. All i'm see is useless gimmicks and effects and they didn't say a word about improving physics. In shift 1 cars handled like crap.
Posted: Mar 19th 2011 12:50PM Cadattack123 said
@DokiDokiBawanga I agree i have put 300 hours almost into GT5 :)
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Posted: Mar 19th 2011 9:24AM (Unverified) said
I think EA has some sort of identity problem with their IPs. They have two racing games under the Need For Speed name, one a very fast-action arcade racer and the other, a simulation. They should drop the NFS prefix and focus on Shift being it's own franchise. The same can be seen in their simultaneous production of both Medal of Honor and Battlefield 3. How can they reconcile two games that are so familiar in gameplay and presentation? EA, you confuse me.
Posted: Mar 19th 2011 9:40AM Shrewsbury said
@(Unverified) It's called "Shift 2 Unleashed", with Need for Speed a tiny footnote on the cover art. I think they already have.
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Posted: Mar 19th 2011 7:35PM MDizzy said
@Shrewsbury Yeah I don't think anyone is going to confuse the two. That's like saying people will have difficulty knowing the difference between Star Wars: The Force Unleashed and Star Wars: The Old Republic. Everyone knows what to expect between Shift, Hot Pursuit, and Underground (which I wish they would bring back...I love me some drift).
Same with Battlefield and MoH...battlefield is a team, objective based game. MoH is all about the campaign with standard fare Multiplayer thrown in for good measure.
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Same with Battlefield and MoH...battlefield is a team, objective based game. MoH is all about the campaign with standard fare Multiplayer thrown in for good measure.
Posted: Mar 19th 2011 7:56PM (Unverified) said
@MDizzy
I think you guys are underestimating the idiocy of the average consumer. You guys frequent a video game blog, so you all obviously know the minutia behind these games (i.e. the difference between Criterion developing a game that's completely different than Slightly Mad Studios' outings.) Believe it or not, but there are people who see "Call of Duty" and "Need for Speed" and assume they're getting a product made by the same people time after time.
In any case, "Unleashed" doesn't really scream "simulation," does it?
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I think you guys are underestimating the idiocy of the average consumer. You guys frequent a video game blog, so you all obviously know the minutia behind these games (i.e. the difference between Criterion developing a game that's completely different than Slightly Mad Studios' outings.) Believe it or not, but there are people who see "Call of Duty" and "Need for Speed" and assume they're getting a product made by the same people time after time.
In any case, "Unleashed" doesn't really scream "simulation," does it?
Posted: Mar 19th 2011 9:24AM Joyswag said
I'm like way better .
Posted: Mar 19th 2011 9:35AM K1lladelphia said
Anyone else notice the terrible framerate?
Posted: Mar 19th 2011 9:57AM GetUpKidAK said
@K1lladelphia I was just about to post that. It's going at, what, 25 fps at best? Looks awful.
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Posted: Mar 19th 2011 10:06AM monkeypants said
another racing game?
Posted: Mar 20th 2011 8:36AM monkeypants said
@GuitarHero666
this is just whats coming up, off the top of my head. People are still playing GT5, Need for Speed Hot Pursuit, etc.
so yeah, I stick by my comment.
Ridge Racer Unbounded
Maximum Racing: ATV X-Treme World Challenge
Cars 2: The Video Game
DiRT 3
Days of Thunder (Game & Movie)
Maximum Racing: Super Karts
Superstars V8 Next Challenge
MX vs ATV Alive
Motorstorm Apocalypse
ATV Wild Ride
NASCAR The Game 2011
Shift 2 - Unleashed - Limited Edition
Mayhem 3D
MotoGP 10/11
Test Drive Unlimited 2
Nail'd
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this is just whats coming up, off the top of my head. People are still playing GT5, Need for Speed Hot Pursuit, etc.
so yeah, I stick by my comment.
Ridge Racer Unbounded
Maximum Racing: ATV X-Treme World Challenge
Cars 2: The Video Game
DiRT 3
Days of Thunder (Game & Movie)
Maximum Racing: Super Karts
Superstars V8 Next Challenge
MX vs ATV Alive
Motorstorm Apocalypse
ATV Wild Ride
NASCAR The Game 2011
Shift 2 - Unleashed - Limited Edition
Mayhem 3D
MotoGP 10/11
Test Drive Unlimited 2
Nail'd
Posted: Mar 19th 2011 10:15AM kutsbear said
Sound is awesome, graphically looks very dated compared to whats out atm.
Posted: Mar 19th 2011 10:18AM Ezio Auditore da Firenze said
A make-up commercial before the video, really?
I'm not sure this is the right demographic...
I'm not sure this is the right demographic...
Posted: Mar 19th 2011 10:35AM Maximo said
Awesome! Preorder worthy
Posted: Mar 19th 2011 10:41AM BoBsS said
dear god the sound in that game is just absolutely incredible.
It may be a bit altered to sound more ferocious than it actually is, but nonetheless, its just incredible audio work on the cars.
It may be a bit altered to sound more ferocious than it actually is, but nonetheless, its just incredible audio work on the cars.
Posted: Mar 19th 2011 3:40PM monkeyontherun4 said
@MachDelta
i was kind wondering if anyone had noticed that, it was pretty sweet seeing the bright red rotors.
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i was kind wondering if anyone had noticed that, it was pretty sweet seeing the bright red rotors.
Posted: Mar 19th 2011 11:07AM monkey with glasses said
He's nowhere near amazing as that X1 (cheater) driver in GT5. Cheater because I can't beat him, not even bronze, man I suck. Want that car so bad. :(
Posted: Mar 19th 2011 12:23PM ecliptic said
I have a problem... I got a projector and I freaking love it... Takes up the entire wall worth of screen space.. But now I can't play racing games cause I only play with my G27 wheel... Also, I can't afford the racing set up... Nor do I have the space for it.. Does anyone know of some kind of couch set up?? Or should I just give up my racing carreer? Lol
Posted: Mar 19th 2011 1:29PM RequiemDogma said
@ecliptic
So, what is the problem exactly?
You have a wheel.
You have a life sized screen.
What's the issue?
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So, what is the problem exactly?
You have a wheel.
You have a life sized screen.
What's the issue?
Posted: Mar 19th 2011 7:58PM (Unverified) said
@ecliptic
Check out Wheel Stand Pro. You can use any chair/couch set up. I've had mine for my G27 and it's the best investment I've made in gaming, by far: http://www.wheelstandpro.com/
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Check out Wheel Stand Pro. You can use any chair/couch set up. I've had mine for my G27 and it's the best investment I've made in gaming, by far: http://www.wheelstandpro.com/
Posted: Mar 19th 2011 10:00PM GordoJones88 said
I built mine from thick pvc pipe. It is extremely sturdy, you can sit on it. You can jerk the wheel as hard as you want back and forth and it won't budge the stand. Most racing stands are very wobbly, especially where the wheel connects to the stand. I took off the bottom part of my wheel and attached it to 1/2" particle board with 4 bolts and wingnuts. Mine is in the guest bedroom with a trundle bed that pulls out. It comes apart and has longer legs to use for a couch at friends' house. I keep it in the closet when not in use of course.
http://www.cheapassgamer.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=7091&pictureid=21631
http://www.cheapassgamer.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=7091&pictureid=21632
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Posted: Mar 19th 2011 12:33PM liquidsoap89 said
My god this game looks awesome! GT5 held my attention long enough... I think it's Shifts turn to take over again.
Posted: Mar 19th 2011 1:33PM Ch1d0r1 said
If this game is trying to compete with sims, why would they showcase a pro racer playing it with an automatic transmission.
Correct me if im wrong, but the GT5 vids included gear shifting. right?
Correct me if im wrong, but the GT5 vids included gear shifting. right?
Posted: Mar 19th 2011 1:43PM RequiemDogma said
@Ch1d0r1 GT5 did INCLUDE manual trans, but I don't believe it's a necessity, it's an option. All it means is every time the speedometer hit a certain number, you have to press R2 (depending on your configuration).
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Posted: Mar 19th 2011 2:38PM DokiDokiBawanga said
@RequiemDogma try that in wet conditions with FR car. You would wish you had ability to short-shift. And selecting gears is far FAR more complicated than just selecting new gear when rpm maxed. Not to say auto-t is slower (lap times) than manual (if used correctly).
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Posted: Mar 19th 2011 1:54PM gofish1985 said
Nice driving tommy. This game will be promising since the first one did so good and i really loved it. But unless i can find it for 35 bucks. It will just be a rent for me. I didnt touch the online for shift and i doubt i would touch the online for shift 2.
Posted: Mar 19th 2011 2:37PM eatmewhileirot said
I might buy the game just to hear that Corvette one more time.
Posted: Mar 19th 2011 3:48PM Kjartan said
Dat sound!
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