RACE Pro (Xbox 360)

[Pedro van Baelen]

RACE Pro delayed

RACE Pro haalt finishlijn niet tijdig

Vrijdag 12 september 2008 22:50 | Nieuws | pieterm | 2 reacties x360

Wie vol ongeduld zit te wachten op de komst van RACE Pro voor de Xbox 360-spelconsole, zal nog even langer geduld moeten uitoefenen. Speluitgever Atari liet namelijk de redactie van 9lives weten dat de lancering van het spel met twee maand wordt uitgesteld. We mogen de titel nu in januari in de Belgische en Nederlandse winkelrekken verwachten.

Maar het is niet alleen slecht nieuws wat de klok slaat. Als compensatie zal Atari voor de kerstperiode wel een demo van RACE Pro op Xbox Live Marketplace plaatsen. We mogen dus toch al ver onze racehelm en -handschoenen uit de kast gaan halen.

bron 9lives.be​

RACE Pro is delayed to january:

RACE Pro recreates a breathtaking reality giving gamers the ultimate racing simulation experience, all powered by Lizard, SimBin's own physics engine. With precision physics and handling, racers will feel every bend and burst of acceleration along with every emotion from pre-race tension in the pit lanes to the exhilaration of capturing the checker flag. RACE Pro provides unrivalled realism and deep immersion into the racing world through ultra realistic car models and official FIA championships and tracks. Putting players in the driving seats of their simulated racing careers, racers will have the opportunity to work their way up the leader boards through intense training and winning key races. RACE Pro has something for everyone, allowing players of all levels to pick up and play, while offering challenging tracks and advanced modes for the more experienced players.
RACE Pro offers a wealth of cars ranging from 200 to over 1000 horse power, as well as a host of championships including WTCC (World Touring Car Championship), Formula 3000 and Formula BMW. GT cars from manufacturers including Aston Martin and Saleen take their place on the grid as well as production cars such as the Audi R8 and Dodge Viper SRT10. In addition, RACE Pro is exclusively bringing all the WTCC cars from manufacturers Alfa Romeo, BMW, Chevrolet and Seat to Xbox 360 for the very first time. For a blast of accessible fun, the Mini Cooper Challenge invites players of all abilities to take the wheel.
Gamers and racing fans alike will experience the thrill of racing these powerful cars on 13 real life tracks covering all continents, of which Macau, Porto and Pau are exclusive to RACE Pro, and US tracks Laguna Seca and Road America are brand new to SimBin fans.
Online play via Xbox Live and System Link support lets up to 12 players take on equally high-powered opponents and test their skills to the limit to reach the finish line ahead of the pack. For friends closer to home, the brand new 'Hot Seat' feature puts players in the driving seat for a limited amount of time before passing the controller to the next player and so on, demanding exceptionally quick reactions and precision racing from even the most seasoned drivers.
Nothing gets closer than RACE Pro, the ultra real racing simulation game exclusive to Xbox 360, scheduled for release January 2009.

Source: worthplaying.com​

 

[Gonzalo Diez]

it looks better graphics than on pc, but, how many people will buy it for a console?
I hope sim racing will have a succes with this jump

 

[Chad711]

I won't buy it if I can't use my G25. No point

 

[Richard Hamstead]

It will certainly be interesting to see how this game turns out. The new Lizzard engine is looking good, we don't know how physics will be until we actually play it but I doubt it will be as hard core as Race 07. The biggest problem is the lack of a FFB wheel.

 

[Hector Goded]

Hi!

Just joined because of this game, don't really have a PC for gaming so I have to wait for a real simulator to come out on the 360. I have done a lot of racing in Forza, long races with no assist, but I've been told it was still "arcady" compared to what I should expect from Simbin... Great!!!

I have to say that the MS wheel is actually a FFB one... Maybe not as good as others, but still FFB. Also I've seen rumours about a new Porsche branded wheel coming out that is being tested with Simbin's simulator.

 

[Bram Hengeveld]

SimBin Developer Interview: New footage

Gametrailers.com - Race Pro - Artist Interview

Johal FTW :thumb:

 

[Mark Vanoord]

Too bad it's not being released for PS3 at least you could use your G25 then.

 

[Marcel Ascher]

and only for 360...
not for ps3.... damn always the same again :-(((

 

[Marcel Ascher]

the game looks great. better graphic as the pc version

 

[Kevin Ascher]

It will use a new engine, Selli.

 

[Brett Thornton]

I can't see the g25 working because Microsoft want to make as much money as they can.

There is more money for Microsoft in adding support for the current line of Logitech wheels. Think of it this way, which is going make them more money?:

If many owners of the current Logitech wheels buy one, or more Xbox360 games, and some even the Xbox360+ one, or more games,

or,

They continue to protect sales of their not so impressive wheel?

I know I'll dig my my 360 out of the closet, and buy at least 3 more games if I can use my wheel.

 

[Steve Elson]

Microsoft will want to shift 360's and games.

G25 owners are more likely to spent £130 on a xbox than xbox owners spending £160 on a wheel.

 

[Chad711]

My source said there is no word of this happening. He also said chances are it's only a rumor because microsoft has always wanted to keep everything with microsoft.

 

[Taranta]

I think not

 

[Richard Hamstead]

I will buy an Xbox 360 if they start to support the G25. I will also buy Race PRO and the Blimey! Ferrari project.

 

[Bram Hengeveld]

RACE Pro Newsletter

On the RACE Pro website you can now subscribe yourself to the newsletter and stay up to date about the latest news and developments about the game.

 

[Bram Hengeveld]

RACE Pro give-a-way

Good news, RaceDepartment can give away a copy of RACE Pro soon We will make a little competition out of it

(to be continued)

 

[Ben Tusting]

It could be who is the quickest on the demo

 

[Bram Hengeveld]

Could be Great idea!

 

[Paul Metcalfe]

How about get the top 20 fastest drivers on a circuit together in a large pit, then simply toss in the copy of the game and last man standing wins.

I'd watch that.