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DRIVECLUB |OT| Cloudy with a Chance of Jaw Drops
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OmegaDL50
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Apparently EA has the exclusive license to Porsche vehicles in video games. It just so happens Porsche took a hands off approach to this licensing deal.
Meaning if other companies want to have official Porsche cars in their game, the licensing agreement requires the company to get a sub-license through EA rather then get a separate license from Porsche directly.
http://jalopnik.com/5834368/porsche-doesnt-care-about-video-game-people
http://www.imotortimes.com/gran-turismo-6-get-porsche-eventually-possibly-report-21653
I don't think Evolution Studios would put themselves in a situation to be beholden to EA just over the rights of a single car manufacturer.
PS+ subs will get the PS+ edition which comes with 11 tracks and 10 cars (I believe) and all game modes, so a friend with PS+ should be able to play with you even if they don't buy it.
Quite simple:
- if you want to play the whole game, you have to pay for the upgrade
- if your friend doesn't, he has to wait for the PS+ edition of the game to be available to download
Given he'll be restricted to the PS+ edition content, you'll probably only be able to play together from/with that content.
DietRob
i've been begging for over 5 years.
OK, so I just pre-ordered on PSN. Looks like it will auto download, that is super cool! I leave my PS4 on standby so I shouldn't have to do anything else right? Just leave it like that and then come back on Tuesday to play it? Sorry for the dumb questions but I'm really not into games like I used to be and this is my first PS4 digital pre-order.
Also how do I get in with the GAF crew? I might wait and see if MLB-GAF or MGAF makes one. Can you be in more than one crew? I doubt it but doesn't hurt to ask.
Also I saw the season pass but wasn't sure if it was worth the money. Any feedback there?
Thanks in advance for answering any questions and putting up with my game stupidity.
Also how do I get in with the GAF crew? I might wait and see if MLB-GAF or MGAF makes one. Can you be in more than one crew? I doubt it but doesn't hurt to ask.
Also I saw the season pass but wasn't sure if it was worth the money. Any feedback there?
Thanks in advance for answering any questions and putting up with my game stupidity.
SolidSnakex
Member
And EA is rumored to be asking for a ton in order to sublicense Porsche from them. Which is why you really don't see it happening.
BiGBoSSMk23
A company being excited for their new game is a huge slap in the face to all the fans that liked their old games.
Turn 10 did it for Forza until Horizon and Forza 5 and they said fuck it. Everyone else don't even bother.
GameSeeker
Member
Good move, YouTube video's of DriveClub look horrible. Download a video or two from Gamersyde. http://www.gamersyde.com/news_our_videos_of_driveclub-15909_en.html
I would suggest Norway for a starter:
http://www.gamersyde.com/download_driveclub_norway_downkill_aston_martin-33147_en.html
I went to one and the sticker said its been there since 9/30 on the display but no copies were there, so I ask the one girl who was there to scan to see if they had any in stock and she said it shows 5 were availabe at hand but didn't even bother looking for them and just left... I'm a try again tomorrow.
OmegaDL50
Member
Yeah, it's an unfortunate situation. So many great racing cars in Porsche legacy could be seen in many games but it's likely to not happen because of one company having a stranglehold on the license, worse is when they do make games with said cars in it, it's the usual suspects rather then the rich history that Porsche has in it's automobile catalog. It ultimately comes across as potential being wasted.
Dammit, SolidSnakex, I almost didn't recognize it was you posting because of your avatar change.
BradleyLove
Member
So tonight, after an invite from Rushy, I attended a DC evening at Evo's studio in Runcorn.
To begin with we were given a presentation about "new" stuff, that being the weather and the photo mode. Weather is looking amazing, truly amazing. Everyone's in for a treat once it's released. The photo mode appears pretty comprehensive also. Lots of options for tweaking the photo including loads of filters.
We nearly got a look at a DLC track but for reasons I won't go into here, it didn't happen sadly.
So after the presentation, we were divided into 4 clubs and taken through to another room where we had a 90 minute competition between clubs, the winners of which all received the beautiful steelbook version of the game. Sadly my team did not win.
I should also point out there was a free and incredibly well stocked bar for the evening but as I was driving I couldn't take advantage.
Back in the room where the presentation had been a T300 wheel was brought in and a "Top Gear" style leaderboard was created with Rushy setting the time to beat (3:10) on one of the Canada tracks.
With 30 mins to go I was 3rd behind some other dude and Rushy. Unfortunately I didn't make it to the race-off between the top two (after Rushy). The race-off was the same track with full rain. Man, the wet tracks look fantastic. The reflections were particularly impressive. Anyway, the winner got a T80 wheel and steelbook with the runner up getting a steelbook.
After that competition I hung round and chatted with the few of the devs. Have to say, a real nice bunch of people. Incredibly approachable and happy to chat about stuff.
Ended up leaving about 23:15 with a copy of the DC soundtrack and a DC keyring.
The "Club Competition" room
The "Top Gear" Challenge
As for impressions of the game, I can only reiterate what others have said. Handling is great, graphics are beautiful and the challenges are really, really addictive. The social aspect of this game is going to be killer. It really is.
And any worries about "sterile" gameplay can be thoroughly dismissed; the racing was intense and action packed. The AI really gives it a good go. Any worries about rubber-banding can be put to rest too I think. I never thought it seemed unfair (like in the Motorstorms), it always felt like I was being fairly punished for my own mistakes.
Let me put it this way. I have a mate at SCEE who can get me this game for £20 but it won't be for a month. I've bought this on PSN tonight. I need this game next week.
On a final note, I have to thank Rushy for the invite. Really good night with a great bunch of people. I felt kinda sad leaving Evo tonight knowing I wouldn't get to meet any of the team again, that's how nice everyone was.
To begin with we were given a presentation about "new" stuff, that being the weather and the photo mode. Weather is looking amazing, truly amazing. Everyone's in for a treat once it's released. The photo mode appears pretty comprehensive also. Lots of options for tweaking the photo including loads of filters.
We nearly got a look at a DLC track but for reasons I won't go into here, it didn't happen sadly.
So after the presentation, we were divided into 4 clubs and taken through to another room where we had a 90 minute competition between clubs, the winners of which all received the beautiful steelbook version of the game. Sadly my team did not win.
I should also point out there was a free and incredibly well stocked bar for the evening but as I was driving I couldn't take advantage.
Back in the room where the presentation had been a T300 wheel was brought in and a "Top Gear" style leaderboard was created with Rushy setting the time to beat (3:10) on one of the Canada tracks.
With 30 mins to go I was 3rd behind some other dude and Rushy. Unfortunately I didn't make it to the race-off between the top two (after Rushy). The race-off was the same track with full rain. Man, the wet tracks look fantastic. The reflections were particularly impressive. Anyway, the winner got a T80 wheel and steelbook with the runner up getting a steelbook.
After that competition I hung round and chatted with the few of the devs. Have to say, a real nice bunch of people. Incredibly approachable and happy to chat about stuff.
Ended up leaving about 23:15 with a copy of the DC soundtrack and a DC keyring.
The "Club Competition" room
The "Top Gear" Challenge
As for impressions of the game, I can only reiterate what others have said. Handling is great, graphics are beautiful and the challenges are really, really addictive. The social aspect of this game is going to be killer. It really is.
And any worries about "sterile" gameplay can be thoroughly dismissed; the racing was intense and action packed. The AI really gives it a good go. Any worries about rubber-banding can be put to rest too I think. I never thought it seemed unfair (like in the Motorstorms), it always felt like I was being fairly punished for my own mistakes.
Let me put it this way. I have a mate at SCEE who can get me this game for £20 but it won't be for a month. I've bought this on PSN tonight. I need this game next week.
On a final note, I have to thank Rushy for the invite. Really good night with a great bunch of people. I felt kinda sad leaving Evo tonight knowing I wouldn't get to meet any of the team again, that's how nice everyone was.
ShadowKingpin
Member
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G5TAuKsRvq8
Has anyone seen this video? It shows multiplayer gameplay. If it has, I am sorry.
Has anyone seen this video? It shows multiplayer gameplay. If it has, I am sorry.
Lord Error
Insane For Sony
Show him this. It's youtube, but it does it justice.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dezxMCVuSB0
He's beyond help if he'd still maintain it looks like PS3 game after watching this.
Sodding_Gamer
Member
I am so jealous.
That sounds freaking amazing. I've been to some dev studios over the years, and it can get quite awkward at times, especially if you're not as hot on the game as the devs are, but it sounds like you had great fun.
#jealousy
So tonight, after an invite from Rushy, I attended a DC evening at Evo's studio in Runcorn.
To begin with we were given a presentation about "new" stuff, that being the weather and the photo mode. Weather is looking amazing, truly amazing. Everyone's in for a treat once it's released. The photo mode appears pretty comprehensive also. Lots of options for tweaking the photo including loads of filters.
We nearly got a look at a DLC track but for reasons I won't go into here, it didn't happen sadly.
So after the presentation, we were divided into 4 clubs and taken through to another room where we had a 90 minute competition between clubs, the winners of which all received the beautiful steelbook version of the game. Sadly my team did not win.
I should also point out there was a free and incredibly well stocked bar for the evening but as I was driving I couldn't take advantage.
Back in the room where the presentation had been a T300 wheel was brought in and a "Top Gear" style leaderboard was created with Rushy setting the time to beat (3:10) on one of the Canada tracks.
With 30 mins to go I was 3rd behind some other dude and Rushy. Unfortunately I didn't make it to the race-off between the top two (after Rushy). The race-off was the same track with full rain. Man, the wet tracks look fantastic. The reflections were particularly impressive. Anyway, the winner got a T80 wheel and steelbook with the runner up getting a steelbook.
After that competition I hung round and chatted with the few of the devs. Have to say, a real nice bunch of people. Incredibly approachable and happy to chat about stuff.
Ended up leaving about 23:15 with a copy of the DC soundtrack and a DC keyring.
The "Club Competition" room
The "Top Gear" Challenge
As for impressions of the game, I can only reiterate what others have said. Handling is great, graphics are beautiful and the challenges are really, really addictive. The social aspect of this game is going to be killer. It really is.
And any worries about "sterile" gameplay can be thoroughly dismissed; the racing was intense and action packed. The AI really gives it a good go. Any worries about rubber-banding can be put to rest too I think. I never thought it seemed unfair (like in the Motorstorms), it always felt like I was being fairly punished for my own mistakes.
Let me put it this way. I have a mate at SCEE who can get me this game for £20 but it won't be for a month. I've bought this on PSN tonight. I need this game next week.
On a final note, I have to thank Rushy for the invite. Really good night with a great bunch of people. I felt kinda sad leaving Evo tonight knowing I wouldn't get to meet any of the team again, that's how nice everyone was.
Thanks for you feedback. It's always nice to hear good impressions from people who play/saw the game in person.
Looks like you had a great time in there
Thanks for the impressions! I'm so hyped for this game!
HNNNG Overdrive!
dannethmps
Neo Member
Massive thanks to Rushy for tonight and being able to try the game, you won't be disappointed GAF it's stunning in every way...
Shining Sunshine
Banned
Wow everyone's shit at racing loool.
Thank you for this! Is it possible to see a photo of the DC Soundtrack (and keyring) please? Most curious for the Soundtrack as I like to collect some Physical soundtracks, is it like the photo we got a long time ago around here? It's a shame I haven't seen more info about the possibility of the release of it...
Even when I talked with Ben Gouldstone from Evolution studios this past Thursday during that closed doors event, he mentioned how much he loves the soundtrack while I said that the best soundtrack to me it's still the engine screaming for the next gear, hehe!
It's old.
Employee of the year. Seriously who hires these people.
Always-honest
Banned
Cool stuff! Must have been great. Nice to see the devs so open. I love how they really try to connect to the gamers. Rushy being a prime example.
Much appreciated!
ShadowKingpin
Member
(old)
Sorry about that. By the way, your picture is broken.
BradleyLove
Member
Only 5 original songs in the OST is really disappointing remixes and remixes of the same time when we play...
Yeah seems like the soundtrack is pretty weak. I imagine I'll get bored with it pretty quickly, which is why I wish we had custom soundtracks on PS4.
SolidSnakex
Member
Those are just the songs by Hybrid. The soundtracks features songs that aren't by them. I know that Youtopia by Armin van Buuren is on the soundtrack.
Shadow Broker
Banned
Will there be a review or hands on I got this early thread for this game?
This. Those soundtracks are the ones made specifically for the game. It seems there are other licensed soundtracks as well.
ohhh for some reason I thought Hybrid did the entire soundtrack. Sweet.
Turn 10 wanted the 918 and EA flat out said no.
Coolbgdog12
Member
There's been a sprinkle of impressions throughout this thread so far. Critic reviews will most likely have it's own thread come Tuesday morning. I'm ready.
bananafactory
Banned
Hey guys just popping in is it Tuesday yet?
No, Youtopia was simply a song that a Spanish guy used in his video with the "polemic" broll footage and some Youtube user asumed that it was part of the OST...
For the OST we had this quote.
I think we still have a few days left.
bananafactory
Banned
The review thread for this game is going to be a god damn bloodbath, regardless of how the reviews turn out. I feel it in my heart.
Many will be banned...some will die. Those who survive will be forever changed. Such as it is with Driveclub threads.
Oh. What about all the in-game menu music? Are those hybrid too? They sounded different.
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