Jay Ekkel of SimBin Studios released new screenshots of the legendary Australian Mount Panorama Bathurst motor racing circuit. The screenshots give a detailed look of the 6.2 km long street track with its typical characteristics of almost 175 meters difference in height and the steep inclinations on some parts of the track.
From a fourth Project CARS to a Dakar-style open-world racer that set the template for Microsoft Flight Simulator. Here are seven racing games that didn’t quite make it.
Blur was decent, although the control system could've been better, Blur 2 in the video looks good. Project Cars was massively overrated and full of bugs, Dirt 3 yes, a new Dirt Rally no, rally games have passed me by. Project Gotham Racing 5, Ridge Racer 8, Wave Race 4, Crash Team Racing 2 are up there. Ridge Racer Unbounded had everything apart from the gameplay, there was also Split Second which was decent, the Burnout series became boring as with rally and F1 games. A new Wipeout is due, also F-Zero. I wouldn't say no to Outrun 2 on current consoles as long as it includes the exclusive Xbox tracks, then Outrun 3. Wipeout VR on the PS4 was awesome, that's due a sequel. I remember Buggy Boy on the Commodore 64 and Spectrum, that'll never see a sequel. The likes of Turismo and Forza have become boring. Forza Horizon not so much. Road Rash and Super Hang on 2 others. Chase HQ has never gained legendary status on any console.
I would do anything for a MotorStorm on PS5. Or just the trilogy in 4k/60. RIP Evolution.
Evolution did good on those games... but we don't need them for a trilogy remaster. It can be done by Sony's master of remasters: Bluepoint.
For sure. I don't even think it would need that talented of a studio. Upping the resolution and framerate would be all that's needed. Of course I would take the trilogy with a complete overhaul on the graphics, but upping the rez and framerate (and some great AA) would easily be enough for me.
If you enjoy smell of gasoline and burning rubber, screaming engines and high-speed corners get ready for a roster of racing games coming 2019. Realistic simulations or arcade speedfests, the coming year has a high-octane selection.
Welcome to another episode of the Team VVV Video Podcast for all your weekly racing game rambles.
This week was of course dominated by the reveal trailer of Project CARS 2, which didn't disappoint with its dazzling weather effects, a variety of racing disciplines, and the largest roster of tracks to feature in a racing game. In fact, there was so much to talk about that we discussed our thoughts in more detail in our separate dedicated Project CARS 2 podcast.
