[saladine1]

Shift 2 is truly amazing if you play it on PC with a good steering wheel (ie: Fanatec) and with the PTMu physics mod. The game has amazing graphics, superb sense of speed and the best track selection of any racing game ever... It's also the most nervracking racing game I've ever played. I managed to fall asleep once playing Forza (not saying it's a bad game mind you...) but playing Shift 2 is a real workout.

I play with a Fanatec wheel on both console and pc. Even with the mod though, there's still some shit in there.
But I agree, an amazing racing experience, a great detail of car culture in general, the sounds and tracks are all things that i love about the game. If EA let SMS take complete charge of the game instead of butting in all the time, I believe the driving model would have been much better.
I really hope that SMS make SHIFT 3....I really do...

[Megasoum]

I play with a Fanatec wheel on both console and pc. Even with the mod though, there's still some shit in there. But I agree, an amazing racing experience, a great detail of car culture in general, the sounds and tracks are all things that i love about the game. If EA let SMS take complete charge of the game instead of butting in all the time, I believe the driving model would have been much better. I really hope that SMS make SHIFT 3....I really do...

Yeah but I think that EA still holds the Shift license and SMS are not with them anymore. C.A.R.S. will be the Shift 3 equivalent.

[Cptkrush]

I really hope that SMS make SHIFT 3....I really do...

No way, I think they need to focus on other things, such as the Test Drive license, which they probably have complete freedom with. I'm thinking this Ferrari title will only be a test game to get the franchise back on its feet, which will then lead to a real Forza/GT competitor that I can play on my PC with mod support. A man can dream right?

[Megasoum]

My friend was pointing out earlier. The TD:Ferrari game almost sound like a Ferrari DLC for Shift 2 that they wanted to do (like they did with Shift 1) but couldn't because of EA so they ended up doing it as a standalone game.

[saladine1]

Yeah but I think that EA still holds the Shift license and SMS are not with them anymore. C.A.R.S. will be the Shift 3 equivalent.

There was a recent interview with various racing game devs discussing racing games in general. A question was posed to SMS regarding SHIFT 3. The answer was, "We can't comment on that yet as nothing has been announced".
I'm looking forward to c.a.r.s but I really love what SMS has done with SHIFT 2. The essence of the sport, the culture, all those little things that mattered...I want to see that again....cries......

[PaulLFC]

BigBen Interactive will release the title in most major European countries besides the United Kingdom

WTF? Why would they not release it over here? Do they not like money?

[Megasoum]

WTF? Why would they not release it over here? Do they not like money?

UK will probably have a different distributor.

[DidntKnowJack]

WTF? Why would they not release it over here? Do they not like money?

I took the quote you referred to as: "Besides the United Kingdom, BigBen Interactive will release the title in most major European countries." Meaning; in addition to. Their statement doesn't preclude the UK, imo.

[1-D_FTW]

Yeah but I think that EA still holds the Shift license and SMS are not with them anymore. C.A.R.S. will be the Shift 3 equivalent.

Which is why I just can't get on board with trying it. Graphics aside, I just can't see how it can possibly be better than rFactor 2. Now that's a game that's God Tier.

[op_ivy]

Enjoy! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N_DDDpE1tLY

that looks awesome - glad to see the returning shift camera complete with DOF.

[Dice]

Will this have a bunch of Ferraris? Ferraris are my favorite!

Edit:

Enjoy some of Ferrari's greatest moments from the past 60 years with over 50 vehicles including classic and modern Street, GT and Formula 1 cars. Drive on the greatest circuits around the glode including Spa-Francorchamps, Nürburging Nordschleife as well as Ferrari's very own Fiorano Test Track.

OMG YES!

[Wax Free Vanilla]

Andy Garton (SMS Development Director) :

That video is new to me, and underwhelming.

Hopefully we get a 2012 trailer soon.

27 of 52 cars identified:

-1948 125 F1
-1948 166 F2
-1957 250 California
-1962 250 GTO
-1966 312 F1-66
-1966 330 P3
-1967 312 F1-67
-1974 312 B3-74
-1979 312 T4
-1981 512 BBi
-1982 308 GTB Quattrovalvole
-1984 Testarossa
-1987 F40
-1989 F40 Competizione
-1991 512 TR
-1995 F50
-1996 F50 GT
-1997 355 F1 Spider
-1999 360 Modena
-2002 Enzo Ferrari
-2003 Challenge Stradale
-2004 F2004
-2007 430 Scuderia
-2007 F2007
-2008 F2008
-2009 599 GTB Fiorano
-2010 California

[Polk]

WTF? Why would they not release it over here? Do they not like money?

I wouldn't be surprised if UK distributor is System 3 (publisher of Ferrari Challenge).

[SmokyDave]

The car list and the inclusion of Fiorano have me salivating.

[Spectral Glider]

Shift 2 is truly amazing if you play it on PC with a good steering wheel (ie: Fanatec) and with the PTMu physics mod. The game has amazing graphics, superb sense of speed and the best track selection of any racing game ever... It's also the most nervracking racing game I've ever played. I managed to fall asleep once playing Forza (not saying it's a bad game mind you...) but playing Shift 2 is a real workout.

Ha ha, I think I've fallen asleep at least once playing every version of Gran Turismo at some point. I still like the series for some of the things it does, but as a game, it is pretty damn boring. I bought Shift 2 for PS3 just a couple months ago and have been enjoying it quit a bit. And I just took advantage of the sale on the extra content and I love the legends stuff, it's great. Yeah, the game is far from perfect, but the career mode is extremely fun to me. And the fact that you can set up your own races is a god send. Underrated game.

[BoobPhysics101]

Shift 2 is truly amazing if you play it on PC with a good steering wheel (ie: Fanatec) and with the PTMu physics mod. The game has amazing graphics, superb sense of speed and the best track selection of any racing game ever... It's also the most nervracking racing game I've ever played. I managed to fall asleep once playing Forza (not saying it's a bad game mind you...) but playing Shift 2 is a real workout.

BS. Shift 2 has horrible driving physics, not realistic at all.

[Wax Free Vanilla]

"Test Drive Ferrari Racing Legends presents an important new chapter in the unique test-drive saga," said Jim Wilson, CEO of Atari. "Ferrari has proved in the history of Test Drive franchise as an essential partner. Therefore, the more we are pleased to publish a game that is devoted entirely to the breathtaking feeling of the Ferrari legend. " "We are very pleased to now publish the titles of the twentieth successful Test Drive series in collaboration with such a great brand like Ferrari. The history of the Italian car maker is modeled in the simulation in more than 50 vehicles, 36 trails and over 100 different racing events, "explains Axel Florizoone, senior product marketing manager for Sony Computer Entertainment." The Slightly Mad Studios afford impressive in the Development of Test Drive Ferrari Racing Legends and players will surprise the world with the title ".

http://forum.tdu-central.com/threads...ends-Announced!

[Shogmaster]

BADNED made another gif:

I see 288GTO! SOLD!!!

Andy Garton (SMS Development Director) : Hopefully we get a 2012 trailer soon. 27 of 52 cars identified: -1948 125 F1 -1948 166 F2 -1957 250 California -1962 250 GTO -1966 312 F1-66 -1966 330 P3 -1967 312 F1-67 -1974 312 B3-74 -1979 312 T4 -1981 512 BBi -1982 308 GTB Quattrovalvole -1984 Testarossa -1987 F40 -1989 F40 Competizione -1991 512 TR -1995 F50 -1996 F50 GT -1997 355 F1 Spider -1999 360 Modena -2002 Enzo Ferrari -2003 Challenge Stradale -2004 F2004 -2007 430 Scuderia -2007 F2007 -2008 F2008 -2009 599 GTB Fiorano -2010 California

Add 1984 288 GTO to that list homey.

[twinturbo2]

I'm confused about that press release, does it mean that the US version is PS3 only? Not that it matters to me, I have a PS3, so I'll get it anyways. I just prefer the Xbox 360 gamepad for racers.

[U n i o n 0015]

I'm confused about that press release, does it mean that the US version is PS3 only? Not that it matters to me, I have a PS3, so I'll get it anyways. I just prefer the Xbox 360 gamepad for racers.

The 360 boxart is U.S. art (ESRB rating), so I'd say quite confidently that it's coming out here.

[amar212]

I only pray for a half-decent 900-degree wheel support.

Half decent. Make it on levels of Eutechnyx's Ferrari Challenge and I'll cry tears of joy.

Please.

[twinturbo2]

The 360 boxart is U.S. art (ESRB rating), so I'd say quite confidently that it's coming out here.

I saw a listing for the X360 version on Gamestop, so that's my next gaming purchase.

[Chiaroscuro]

I'm confused about that press release, does it mean that the US version is PS3 only? Not that it matters to me, I have a PS3, so I'll get it anyways. I just prefer the Xbox 360 gamepad for racers.

Nope, the press release at that link even shows the 360 boxart:



I did not like this box art. Looks a bad Genesis boxart, which the vertical Test Drive covering a lot of the box.

[twinturbo2]

All right, I preordered the X360 version today. Who else is preordering?

[op_ivy]

All right, I preordered the X360 version today. Who else is preordering?

i'm sure i will. whats the date?

EDIT: from OP, March 30 2012

[Gen X]

Loved TDU, hated TDU 2, hopefully this one gets the series back on track.

My thoughts exactly. I didn't even get 30 minutes into TDU2 before I switched it off forever.

[Mahonay]

If it starts off with a hilarious pool party rave again, I'm in.

[op_ivy]

My thoughts exactly. I didn't even get 30 minutes into TDU2 before I switched it off forever.

this will likely be virtually the same core game as shift 2 and have NOTHING to do with TDU

[sneaky77]

i'm sure i will. whats the date? EDIT: from OP, March 30 2012

is coming in a bit over 2 months and theres not much out there, that worries me a bit.

[op_ivy]

is coming in a bit over 2 months and theres not much out there, that worries me a bit.

yeah. the one trailer out there looked great though, even if, apparently, it was quiet early and doesnt resemble where its at now. sms, lets see more already!

i am mostly curious to see how the handling is. i imagine it'll be more sim then the shift series without EA looking over their shoulders, but who knows. atari may be doing the same to ensure TD is accessible to the masses.

[mclaren777]

All right, I preordered the X360 version today. Who else is preordering?

Not me, though I might if it was called Test Drive: Porsche.

[Jamesways]

Thought this should be posted here too.

Official Track List

• Circuit de Catalunya - Spain GP
• Circuit de Catalunya - Spain National
• Circuit de Spa Francorchamps GP (1980) - Belgium
• Circuit de Spa Francorchamps GP (2004) - Belgium
• Casino Riviera-Cote d'Azur - France
• Cote d'Azur Monte Grande - France
• Cote d'Azur Monument Loop - France
• Cote d'Azur Port Boucle - France
• Donington Park GP (2009) - United Kingdom
• Donington Park National (2009) - United Kingdom
• Enna Pergusa - Italy
• Fiorano - Italy
• Fiorano Alternate - Italy
• Hockenheimring - Germany GP
• Hockenheimring GP (1982) - Germany
• Hockenheimring National - Germany
• Hockenheimring Short - Germany
• Imola (1981) - Italy
• Imola (2005) - Italy
• Misty Loch - fictitious Circuit
• Monza GP (1958 ) - Italy
• Monza GP - Italy
• Monza Junior - Italy
• Motorsport Arena Oschersleben - Italy
• Motorsport Arena Oschersleben B Course - Italy
• Mugello GP - Italy
• Mugello Short - Italy
• Nordschleife - Germany
• Nordschleife Aremberg - Germany
• Nordschleife, Karussell - Germany
• Nordschleife Nurburg - Germany
• Road America Circuit - USA
• Rouen (1956) - France
• Rouen Short (1952) - France
• Silverstone GP (1959) - United Kingdom
• Silverstone GP (1975) - United Kingdom
• Silverstone GP (2009) - United Kingdom
• Silverstone International (2009) - United Kingdom
• Silverstone National (2009) - United Kingdom

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Props to the guys at tduck!

[twinturbo2]

So the 458 Italia is in. Sweet. How about the FF shooting brake or the 458 Spyder?

[delta25]

The first TDU is my all time favorite racing game, fucking love that game.

[sneaky77]

Thought this should be posted here too. Official Track List!

I really enjoyed the legends pack in shift2 with all the older circuits so I think that's awesome,
Also I think there's some stuff there that I haven't seen in a game before so cool

[U n i o n 0015]

So can we officially hate EA now for not sharing the Porsche license when it's clear that T10 is willing to cut deals for the Ferrari license? :D

[saladine1]

I hope they release a demo of sorts. I'm loving the car and track count but need to feel the driving and hear some sounds...oh, and I hope they've fixed the wheel issues they had from SHIFT..

[drugstore_cowboy]

Nice track list, after my season pass runs out I'll be fucked if I'm spending anymore money on Forza DLC without new tracks, this game could tide me over until Forza 5 if it plays well.

[Jamesways]

So can we officially hate EA now for not sharing the Porsche license when it's clear that T10 is willing to cut deals for the Ferrari license? :D

Yes. Ha! And they squandered it too, with just a few offerings in The Run.
I think MS did this deal with Blimely/SMS a while ago. But the 458 is probably a newer negotiation I'd imagine. I'm happy it's in. Hoping we get the 458 Challenge or GT too.

I hope they release a demo of sorts. I'm loving the car and track count but need to feel the driving and hear some sounds...oh, and I hope they've fixed the wheel issues they had from SHIFT.

I doubt they'll be one. The man, the myth, the legend, Badned said on FC there was no word of a demo at this point.

[Wax Free Vanilla]

wtf, Assen didn't make the cut? Absolute madness.

Such an awesome track yet it's only been used in one good game this gen:
SBK2011

Am disappointed :(

Circuit de Spa Francorchamps GP (1980) - Belgium Enna Pergusa - Italy Fiorano - Italy Hockenheimring GP (1982) - Germany Imola (1981) - Italy Imola (2005) - Italy Motorsport Arena Oschersleben - Germany Mugello GP - Italy Nordschleife - Germany Rouen (1956) - France Silverstone GP (1975) - United Kingdom

[DonMigs85]

I hope the 456 makes it in.

[Para bailar La Bomba]

Andy Garton (SMS Development Director) : Hopefully we get a 2012 trailer soon. 27 of 52 cars identified: -1948 125 F1 -1948 166 F2 -1957 250 California -1962 250 GTO -1966 312 F1-66 -1966 330 P3 -1967 312 F1-67 -1974 312 B3-74 -1979 312 T4 -1981 512 BBi -1982 308 GTB Quattrovalvole -1984 Testarossa -1987 F40 -1989 F40 Competizione -1991 512 TR -1995 F50 -1996 F50 GT -1997 355 F1 Spider -1999 360 Modena -2002 Enzo Ferrari -2003 Challenge Stradale -2004 F2004 -2007 430 Scuderia -2007 F2007 -2008 F2008 -2009 599 GTB Fiorano -2010 California

Where the fuck is the fucken Maranello? Fuck.

[Gen X]

Thought this should be posted here too. Official Track List Lotsa-tracks

Man that is a great track list. I wish other devs would take some risks and add some classic tracks. There are so many great tracks out there waiting to be discovered by gamers and racing fans alike.

That list has helped spark more interest in the game for me. Any word on a PC version or is it console only? I only ask because I have a G27 so will be either PC or PS3 for me.

*edit*
Nm, just re-read the OP.

[twinturbo2]

GameStop updated their listing for the game. Preorders get early access to the FF shooting brake.

Linky

[Goldrusher]

Where the fuck is the fucken Maranello? Fuck.

The 575 is in, as well as the 550 convertible:

550 Barchetta Pininfarina GT 2000
575M Maranello GT 2002

http://gamersyde.com/news_12577_en.html

[Technosteve]

no Monte Carlo

[Para bailar La Bomba]

The 575 is in, as well as the 550 convertible: 550 Barchetta Pininfarina GT 2000 575M Maranello GT 2002 http://gamersyde.com/news_12577_en.html

Nice. Thanks.

no Monte Carlo

Well, there's:

Casino Riviera-Cote d'Azur - France

But Monaco isn't a fun track to drive, cos you really can't unwind.

[BigDug13]

Did TDU2 ever get patched enough to be a good game? I know there were massive bugs on release which kept me from buying.

[op_ivy]

a demo sure would be nice for this

[sneaky77]

a demo sure would be nice for this

anything about this game would be nice, a video, a trailer a demo lol