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New DriveClub build shows improvements

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Major game releases can't come out in the same month?

It's not like DC and either of those games have much overlap.
MLB probably sells about 10 copies in Europe, so there's not much risk to releasing it in March I wouldn't have thought.

January would be good - if I had to place a bet I would say January given how close to launch it was delayed - it must have either been a dreadful game or close but just not quite there.

I doubt it was dreadful, so January seems possible to me.
 

Elios83

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wow. shame for the delay...

It will be much better for the game on every front.
They will be able to put in more content and features, push the graphics as much as they can and it will be released in a period where the attention isn't monopolized by other huge franchises. If the game turns out great they have the chance to make good sales at retail instead of just being the game to give for free on PS+ at launch.
 

KORNdoggy

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Major game releases can't come out in the same month?

It's not like DC and either of those games have much overlap.

It's rare publishers release multiple games in the same timeframe, it becomes a conflict of interest. They have little in common within their genre's. But if a guy can only afford to splurge on 1 game a month, releasing 2 or 3 of your OWN titles in that time frame means that guy is buying 1 over the other. It's why exclusive releases are typically so spread out. And probably why watchdogs was delayed, so it wasn't competing with their own AC4.
 

viveks86

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Your wish, my command.
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You rock, DieH@rd! Thanks!
 

viveks86

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They've talked about it being added post-launch so I'd imagine they've done initial work on it. The way they talk about it reeks of a feature that got cut to make launch. Now they aren't making launch anyway which probably pushes weather further off, but you don't say "if there is demand for it we'll add weather" publicly without having preliminary discussions and testing to know if it's remotely viable in-engine, because Evo and everyone else knows there will be demand for it.

Again, that's a big part of the challenge Evo has faced with Driveclub. They basically started with the goal to check every single "next gen" box out of the gate with unfinished hardware and a short development window. They've since been chopping features but it'll still wind up pretty damn impressive.

This. In fact, they did mention weather during the first reveal. They probably realized they wouldn't have it by launch. But now there is time. Would be awesome if they can squeeze it in.
 
Is that AI?

If so that would be the first time I've ever seen that sort of aggressive AI driving.
If it really is that good (they say the it is ai) that's very impressive.
Audio being significantly for launch too.
I'm hoping this comes out in March, then it'll be as good as it should be.
 

Loudninja

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More wheel-to-wheel gameplay from #DRIVECLUB, captured direct from #PS4. When you race with the AI, drivers will take risks and exploit mistakes just like you would, which makes for some lively #PS4SHARE moments.

As well as the lighting upgrades we mentioned yesterday, we also want to let you know that the AI and the audio are still being improved too, because we care about even the smallest details. You can expect to hear better engine and collision sounds in the game, which we'll keep showing you more of during development.
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=535702206514144

Wow this game is getting overhaul
 

Sporran

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Sorry for the question but will I have to wait for a YT link before I can view this if I don't have a Facebook account?

Gaf will GIF it any moment now, and at the same time roar like a lion. Its what the cars sound like. It will be fine ;)
 
I wasn't sure whether I prefer the more colorful looking Forza5 or the more realistic looking DriveClub.
But those two short clips made it clear to me that I prefer the realistic look.
Glorious lighting!
 

wapplew

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I don't know they change volumetric clouds to normal skybox trick or what. It look a lot better and more real now.
 

daveo42

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Man, these new clips continue to amaze. I am very glad they were able to delay the game to fix up a lot of the issues they were having. I cannot wait till till this game comes out next year.
 
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