NASCAR Heat Evolution

Paul Jeffrey · Sep 3, 2016

Michael Watts said:
Dale Earnhardt Sr

Sounds like a brilliant event, I'll look it up on YouTube.. Dale Earnhardt was the man. Legend. Cool as fcuk too..

Michael Watts · Sep 3, 2016

I'll make it easy.. this is Restrictor Plate racing at its best. 43 cars all within seconds of each other...

Paul Jeffrey · Sep 4, 2016

Lars Hansen said:
EDIT: Also, there's this:
https://twitter.com/EdMartinDMR/status/762449371963072513
And this:
https://twitter.com/dmrnascarheat/status/757704377322901504

AHHHHHHHHHHH me like

Paul Jeffrey · Sep 10, 2016

As the build up to release reaches its climax, NASCAR Heat Evolution's Dusenberry Martin Racing have revealed another short Developer Diary video, this time placing the focus on the stars of the show... the cars.

Coming in at only 1:56 in duration, the latest video focuses on a key area of the new game, namely the brutal 720hp + stock cars that make up the NASCAR series, and how developers went about recreating them in NASCAR Heat.

NASCAR Heat Evolution Developer Diary 5: Cars

With long suffering NASCAR fans having to put up with a series of below standard game releases in recent years, the new title has attached to it some serious expectations heading into launch day on the 13th. Monster Games have picked the franchise back up and the studio are making many positive noises about the new game. Promotion has been in overtime in the build-up to release, with a series of live streams, development diaries and promotional events designed to capture the gaming publics imagination. The sim racing scene has moved on considerably since Monster Games last held the prestigious licence, and with iRacing and now rFactor 2 both offering impressive oval content, it remains to be seen how Heat Evolution will be accepted by the general public.

Hopefully with exposure on both console and PC marketplaces, the new NASCAR title will live up to the hype and give fans something to cheer heading into the winter months.

NASCAR Heat Evolution is released for PC, Xbox One and PlayStation 4 on the 13th September.

Check out the NASCAR Heat Evolution sub forum for the latest news and discussions regarding the game. Join the community interaction as excitement builds for the game release.

Looking forward to NASCAR Heat? Which version of the game will you be purchasing (Xbox, PS4 or PC)? Let us know in the comments section below!

William Wester · Sep 10, 2016

PC version, but may wait a few days for reviews.

M D Gourley · Sep 10, 2016

Will definitely be looking at this game for my Nascar fix on the PC...hope it lives up to the hype they have created

Deleted member 151827 · Sep 11, 2016

Is the Fanatec csw v2 with xbox hub supported on xbox one?

Lars Hansen · Sep 11, 2016

Doug Taylor said:
Is the Fanatec csw v2 with xbox hub supported on xbox one?

Unknown at the moment.
In one of the streams they said that it would be compatible with Logitech and Thrustmaster, but that's all we know right now.
If the Fanatec usually works on Xbox, I would assume it also works in Heat.
But an assumption is all that is.

aowzone · Sep 12, 2016

Well, that Indy screenshot is disappointing. Still using the pylon that came down almost 3 years ago!

Paul Jeffrey · Sep 12, 2016

Annnnnnnnnnnnd its looking like its confirmed for PC (at long last)... http://store.steampowered.com/app/508450/
Yipieee

peteduggan35 · Sep 12, 2016

Paul Jeffrey said:
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As the build up to release reaches its climax, NASCAR Heat Evolution's Dusenberry Martin Racing have revealed another short Developer Diary video, this time placing the focus on the stars of the show... the cars.

Coming in at only 1:56 in duration, the latest video focuses on a key area of the new game, namely the brutal 720hp + stock cars that make up the NASCAR series, and how developers went about recreating them in NASCAR Heat.

NASCAR Heat Evolution Developer Diary 5: Cars

With long suffering NASCAR fans having to put up with a series of below standard game releases in recent years, the new title has attached to it some serious expectations heading into launch day on the 13th. Monster Games have picked the franchise back up and the studio are making many positive noises about the new game. Promotion has been in overtime in the build-up to release, with a series of live streams, development diaries and promotional events designed to capture the gaming publics imagination. The sim racing scene has moved on considerably since Monster Games last held the prestigious licence, and with iRacing and now rFactor 2 both offering impressive oval content, it remains to be seen how Heat Evolution will be accepted by the general public.

Hopefully with exposure on both console and PC marketplaces, the new NASCAR title will live up to the hype and give fans something to cheer heading into the winter months.

NASCAR Heat Evolution is released for PC, Xbox One and PlayStation 4 on the 13th September.

Check out the NASCAR Heat Evolution sub forum for the latest news and discussions regarding the game. Join the community interaction as excitement builds for the game release.

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Looking forward to NASCAR Heat? Which version of the game will you be purchasing (Xbox, PS4 or PC)? Let us know in the comments section below!

£69.00 for the PS4 version ! I dont think so. They are taking the ............ arn't they?

Paul Jeffrey · Sep 12, 2016

peteduggan35 said:
£69.00 for the PS4 version

What?!?!?!?! Seriously? Man, you only need another couple of quid and you can buy a drive in Formula One free practice!!!

On a serious note, if it is indeed £69.00 then I see this game failing, badly. That is without doubt a ridiculous price. Wow, just wow.

Lars Hansen · Sep 12, 2016

peteduggan35 said:
£69.00 for the PS4 version ! I dont think so. They are taking the ............ arn't they?

Where'd you get that number?
It's $59.99 in the pre-order stores, all of them.
Or in other words, same price as e.g. F1 2016
(Still talking physical copies, but I imagine DDs will be the same)

peteduggan35 · Sep 12, 2016

Amazon £69.98p for the PS4 Version . What price will the PC version be then ???

Lars Hansen · Sep 12, 2016

peteduggan35 said:
Amazon £69.98p for the PS4 Version . What price will the PC version be then ???

Hmmm...
$60 in the US, €70 in Europe......
Something tells me they don't have a European distributor.

Factor in import tariffs and sales tax, and it sounds about right.
Huh......
Going to be interesting to see what the DD price is going to be. Since there are no physical copies on Steam, it shouldn't add taxes and tariffs.
But if they set the price to mirror the disc-versions, they're committing financial suicide.
I would've jumped on $60 on release, but €70?......er, no.

Anyway. we'll know in 16 hours.

Paul Jeffrey · Sep 12, 2016

Dusenberry Martin Racing and Monster Games have today made available to purchase the highly anticipated NASCAR Heat Evolution for Xbox One, PlayStation 4 and PC.

Heat Evolution marks the highly anticipated return of the franchise to Monster Games, the studio behind the widely acknowledged genre leading NASCAR Dirt to Daytona, Monster Games and DMR have been working on NASCAR Heat Evolution solidly for the past 12 months in an effort to satisfy the long suffering NASCAR fans with a game worthy of the highly popular American sport.

NASCAR Heat Evolution launches today with a full representation of the 2016 NASCAR Xfinity Series car and track roster, boasting over 40 drivers and the 23 official NASCAR circuits, Heat Evolution is the only official NASCAR 2016 game available for console owners.

Check out the various developer diaries to learn more about NASCAR Heat Evolution:
Developer Diary #2 - Gameplay
Developer Diary #3 - Game Modes
Developer Diary #4 - Tracks
Developer Diary #5 - Cars

Featuring over 40 drivers, all 23 licensed NASCAR Sprint Cup Series tracks, and a variety of gameplay modes, NASCAR Heat Evolution is the first authentic NASCAR game for PlayStation 4 and Xbox One.

New Consoles:The first full NASCAR video game makes its debut on PlayStation 4 and Xbox One.
New Gameplay Engine:Rebuilt from the ground up, NASCAR Heat Evolution brings back the fun and excitement of NASCAR you know and love.
New AI:Whether you’re a rookie or a trained racing veteran, the dynamic AI system adjusts to your skill level.
New Tracks:Daytona has risen, Colossus is fired up at Bristol, and your other favorite tracks are ready for the 2016 season.
New Damage:With the all-new damage model, Darlington Stripes have never looked better, if you earn ‘em.
New Drivers:Matt DiBenedetto, Chris Buescher, and others make their NASCAR video game debut.
New Online:The online gameplay system has been rebuilt to ensure fun, competitive, and fast racing.

Recommended PC Specifications:

OS: 64bit Versions of Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 10
Processor: Intel Core i5 4690 or AMD FX 8320
Memory: 8 GB RAM
Graphics: Nvidia GTX 980 or AMD R9 Fury
DirectX: Version 11
Network: Broadband Internet connection
Storage: 10 GB available space
Sound Card: DirectX Compatible Soundcard
Additional Notes: AMD HD5870 or better, HD6870 or better, HD7790 or better, R7 260 or better, R9 260 or better Nvidia GTX460 or better Series, GTX560 or better, GTX650Ti or better, GTX750 or better, GTX950 or better

NASCAR Heat Evolution is available now for PlayStation 4, Xbox One and Windows PC, retailing at $59.99 in the US and €69.99 in Europe. Steam PC copies of the game retail for £44.99 in the UK.

Although I have not yet had chance to try the game for myself, initial feedback and reviews seem less than positive by those who already have their copy. So far 35 user reviews have been logged on the Steam sales page for the game, with 14 marked as positive and the remaining 23 receiving the negative rating.

Head on over to the RaceDepartment NASCAR Heat Evolution sub forum to discuss the hot topics related to this game. Have a read of the latest news and share your experiences with fellow fans as NASCAR Heat Evolution hits the shelves.

Have you tried the game yet? What are your first impressions? Still sitting on the fence? Which platform did you purchase the game for? Let us know in the comments section below!