Since cows have stock with sony.

here you go

http://www.gamersmint.com/sonys-stocks-fall-rapdily-after-psn-security-breach

idill23

[QUOTE="PSdual_wielder"]

Let me get this straight. This is an EA game tauting realism and trying to boast that it has a higher car count than other racers, and its about nascars? I think everyone would know the problems with that premise.

Phoenix534

No. It's an Activision game tauting realism and trying to boast that it has a higher car count than other racers. And is about nascars.

[QUOTE="Jrfanfreak88"][QUOTE="Peiner09"]

I'm very dissapointed about the misconceptions people have about nascar.

this image that it's just cars drafting down a straightaway is rediculous. I think thatdaytona and dega are what give this image, butwhat people don't realize, is that while the plate tracks where it's wide open and the draft are their own beast and quite fun to watch, the drivers and team basically write those tracksoff becouse of howdifferent they are than everything else. It's only like that at those two tracks, which happen to be most popular.

Everywhere else the braking, and the line and how precise you have to be, how much you have to manage the car andsave your tires, is just ashard/important as any other motorsport, if not more.

The difference, is it's designed to focusmore on racing other drivers, and less on the track. The elements added becouse of this, are often unappreciated by people who don't follow the sport.

personally, I feel like something is missing from other sports, such as F1, becouse from my viewpoint, I can say it's just cars hotlapping in a line, with relatively very few driver vs driver situations, competition that is not nearly as even, and drivers with ZERO personality.

However I love the f1 qualifying format.

masiisam

Montoya.....Yea.... you also know he couldn't get a ride in F1 after his shotty team persona and outside of a few solid years did nothing in F1. He had no other outlet for motorsport. No one wanted him for rally. NASCAR was the only thing left. He ended up in NASCAR only because he burned everything else out there. NASCAR was the only thing left.

What does that tell you about his opinion about NASCAR when he was in the game?

In any event..Whats that guy doing now? Nothing... has he won anything?..nope..whats his standing?..Yea..the guy has been a burn out for years ..So how is that guy the staple of opinion onF1?

If you don't like F1 then it would appear you wouldn't like WRC as there is no passing and no lead changes throughout the entire event. Does that make it boring? Maybe to you but the rest of the world EURO/ASIA would disagree.

I might check out the Sunday race.

jasonharris48

Here is some information posted from a guy who's already got a copy of the game for reviewing purposes:

Alright boy's I actually received the game this morning at 9am. Please keep in mind, I have only raced 4 races so far, and practiced at another.

I am going to answer as many questions as I can that have already been asked, then will keep posting impressions and answering as many questions as I can. I have my PS3 in my office hooked up to the same monitor as my PC, so I have to switch over.....so If I don't' immediately respond to something, its because I am on the PS3.

Questions asked in the other thread......

Question: How are the graphics compared to NASCAR 09?

IMO the graphics are a bit better than NASCAR 09. NASCAR 09 was a nice looking game, but I think NTG11 does a better job here. There is a very natural, organic look to it, almost like MLB The Show has. The color palate is there, but it's not too crisp, or overdone.

The car models a nicely executed, and tracks look just beautiful.

Question: 1) How is the difficulty of the game and is it more realistic than what the videos lead us to believe? 2) Is there or true career mode or just a season? 3) Do you get the sense that you are at 20+ different tracks or do the tracks feel the same?

1. I set the difficulty for the AI on the highest at Tally, Daytona, and Texas. They were very competitive at Tally and Daytona, and Texas were just better than me....flat out! What I really like so far about the AI, is that they are aggressive, but not cheap. They understand that you are also on the track, and try to be cautious of their surroundings. They did bump draft with me at Tally and Daytona, and I could do the same with them...and there was no sign of them being disturbed by it.

2. Have not jumped into career mode as of yet, but will give it a run as the day progresses.

3. There was a nice difference in the feel from Atlanta, Texas, Daytona and Tally. They didn't feel that same at all, and based off early impressions, they did a nice job trying to individualize and realistically replicate each track.

Question: For the pre-race presentation is there a full pace lap with driver/grid rundown like EA did a few years back? Also, how long does it take the caution to come out after a wreck? Does the game let you drive through the wreck or does it quickly take control of your car?

Keep in mind, I have not done season or career, but in "race now" option, there was no pre-race or any presentation. It literally took you to the race about 100 yards away from the start finish line.

In regards to wrecking, you get to watch the whole wreck. It doesn't take you away to a cut scene instantly. I was in one at Tally, and it seemed like it lasted 20 seconds, and I was in one at Texas, and it only lasted about 10 seconds. Then it gives you the option to pit under caution...if you choose no, it takes to a few seconds before the green flag drops again.

Question: How real is the track surface? Are there a lot of bumps and do they upset your car? Also, how much does changing the car set up change the feel of the car? Does the track rubber up and make the car tighter?

From what I have seen, the bumps feel like they are barely noticeable. I felt a little bit at Daytona in turns 3 going into 4(keep in mind its still Daytona 10 on my copy) but nothing that really forced me to white knuckle the wheel at all. When an AI car gets into you, you notice that a lot more than any bumps on the track surface. If you're hoping to really feel the surface bumps and have it effect the car....probably not going to be real happy.

I will say the the driving model is really well done though, and you truly feel connected to the track surface.

Career mode impressions:


Ok, so I started a career just using Jeff Gordon, and set it to the hardest difficulty for the AI, and next to hardest for my driving aids.The presentation is all in here.....and well done. There is a video tutorial that starts the career mode, and then it bascially kicks you into the 1st race(So I just went with it)

Daytona

Options to practice and tweak your car are there, and then to qaulify. There is no hot lapping, happy hour, as its really just practice and tweak, qualifying, then race.

Pre-race pesentation- They did the fly-by, showed the whole pack running around the track, and they talk about the event, but nothing specific......like "look out for Jeff Gordon today" Pretty basic stuff.

You can change it to any length of race, or difficulty on the fly even right before the race starts...which is nice. I did a 30 lapper@ 4x wear. I led the first 9 laps, then got brushed into the wall. Damage really plays a huge and significant role in this game. Keeping your clean is the only way to win. If you continously bump and grind, you will pay for it.

On lap 10, I was knocked into the wall, and it slowed me down, but only dropped to 14th. There was osme very good racing, until a AI caused caution came out on lap 19. I pitted(but forgot to get gas) and you have to make sure that you select what you want to happen, it doesnt default anything.

So I had to stop back in and pit to get gas, but thankfully there was "the big one" and I was not involved....so I was able to get gas, and catch back up to the end of pack.

After 3 cautions(none really caused by me) I was back to middle of the pack, and someone hooked me and put my nose into the wall. Need less to say, I had to pit again, and finished 41st.

The AI races hard, but fair, and the little crosshair map at the bottom of the screen is an incredbly useful tool.

There was no post race celebration, and I assume because I didn't win. It just shows you the results, then back to the garage(which is not interactive) and you can choose to go to next race.....wash, rinse. repeat.

[QUOTE="Jrfanfreak88"][QUOTE="jasonharris48"]I live in So Cal but I have notice that the fair grounds in Pomona holds some races through out the year.jasonharris48

I live in So Cal but I have notice that the fair grounds in Pomona holds some races through out the year.jasonharris48

[QUOTE="Jrfanfreak88"][QUOTE="jasonharris48"]

Looks nice, but personally I never been a fan of Nascar. Not to say it's bad or anything or the sort just isn't my thing.

jasonharris48

Nice to see someone hyping a game they enjoy!

Nice hype thread. :)

Edit- Now when I think about it, you didn't really say this is a hype thread. :P

Never the less I'm calling it that because I'm tired! :x

timmy00