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VVV coverage of near final PS4 version of ProjectCARS

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DieH@rd

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After a long development and over 900 game builds sent to backers, Project CARS [a sim game that is fully focused on all aspects of motorsport racing] will soon end its development and be released on PC, PS4 and Xbone. In the last few days, we had a bit of a controversy with console versions of pCARS from old game builds, but in the following days we will get great look at the near-final code. Alan from VVV got his hands on such code, and here is the start of his coverage [all videos will be posted to YT in 1080p60 format].

[ I will update this OP with other videos Alan announced when they become available. ]

Overview of all captured footage and general impressions - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ebHSLx71TV0
Matthew Mcconaughey reacts to VVV footage :D - https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=Pr22HfEw_yE
Le Mans cockpit+helmet cam - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IFEac3-Y-LQ
Nirburgring cockpit+helmet cam - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3HlMZZ0UWpA
Azure Coast cockpit+helmet cam - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bDieIJi0wZI
Cadwell Park helmet-cam - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MjFBQ5kYt9o
Imola replay, day into night transition - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dEvQPTeF87A
PS4 graphic settings/camera settings/replay tools - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Lk9PnrmruQ
Gumpert Apollo on full California Highway - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_4KjxThTvVQ
37 cars on Road America - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2z0sH0zYwlE
Wheel and FOV options - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BmVQzEMtBmo
PS4, wheel, 10laps with 100% AI - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TwnZxmyyfOk
 
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_machine

Member
Makki said:
The game went gold, why "near final" code?
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Console development related complications, things like getting a press build is a huge hassle on the consoles and chances are that getting the actual gold build to Alan might not have been possible this fast. Also could be that it's just missing day 1 patch.
 
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Arttemis

Member
I just picked up Driveclub for $16 bucks at Best Buy (the cashier price matched Gamestop and gave 20% off!). It looks gorgeous, butthis 60fps footage is remarkable. I will definitely be picking this up.

Damn, the lighting and weather looks amazing and everything runs so smoothly!

Also, VVV makes the best racing game videos. In their own league.
 
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Methamatics101

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Can't fucking wait anymore. Looks so good.
 
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dark10x

Digital Foundry pixel pusher
Still seeing some tearing in there particularly during the rain sections but it does seem pretty smooth overall. Definitely not holding a solid 60 in that build but it IS at least smoother than, say, Gran Turismo 5 and 6.
 
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op_ivy

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cool, but i wanna see the x1 footage. mainly cause thats the version i'll be buying and it was lagging considerably behind the ps4 game in addition to being at 900p.

i hope its coming soon. edit, ok, in the coming days. great!
 
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Obliterator

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Gorgeous, can't wait to play this bad boy.

I'll be honest the only thing I wish it had that it doesn't is original tracks. You can be a lot more creative with the settings and back drops. But still looks awesome.
 
Chobel

Chobel

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_machine said:
You can disable it and customise the helmet view :)
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Megasoum said:
You mean in the helmet cam? You can turn that off on PC... Not sure about consoles but you can probably do it there too.
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DieH@rd said:
That is present mostly in "in-helmet" view that Alan prefers. There is also cockpit cam that does not feature helmet, camera sway and other helmet-effects [sound muffling, DOF]. That "clear" cockpit view is my favorite one.
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That's good to hear.
 
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NullPointer

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I feel like I already have too many driving games, but I honestly don't think I can resist this. The game looks incredible in terms of features and scope.
 
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b0bbyJ03

Member
I wonder how this will affect the forza franchise. they both seem to be very similar. i would ask how it would affect GT but those only come out like every 10 years. lol
 
dugdug

dugdug

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DonMigs85 said:
Nice, I may get rid of DriveClub now
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They're different enough that I imagine I'll still pop DC on every once in a while. And, TBH, the weather looks more impressive than what I've seen in Project Cars.

But, yeah, PC looks so much more in depth. Proper sim stuff.
 
DonMigs85

DonMigs85

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Xer0 said:
They're different enough that I imagine I'll still pop DC on every once in a while. And, TBH, the weather looks more impressive than what I've seen in Project Cars.

But, yeah, PC looks so much more in depth. Proper sim stuff.
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GT7 will probably come in near the end of the PS4's life too
 
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enzo_gt

tagged by Blackace
Just started watching and the rays of light through the trees looks suuuuuuuuper overdone.

EDIT: Thank god you can turn it off.
 
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NullPointer

Member
DonMigs85 said:
Nice, I may get rid of DriveClub now
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DriveClub is the only one offering such gorgeous natural road tracks so it'll still be my go-to, along with Horizon 2 for open world goodness and off-roading, but for real world circuit racing Project Cars looks like it has plenty to offer, even over a Forza or GT. Will be interesting to see how all three compare at some point.
 
XGoldenboyX

XGoldenboyX

Member
Meeeh! ...... visually speaking... except for cars... after playing and seeing how lighting accurate and rendering quality Drive Club is able to achieve... I'm not that impressed...

Still looks good. Let see what Grand Turismo does next!
 
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tagrat

Member
There is definitely the song Slowrider by XenoGenome (aka Blutonium) from the G.A.M.E. 6 soundtrack that NeoGAF members created for Forza 3 used in the video. It is at 6:21.

And if you want to check out that really awesome soundtrack here is that thread!
 
XGoldenboyX

XGoldenboyX

Member
NullPointer said:
DriveClub is the only one offering such gorgeous natural road tracks so it'll still be my go-to, along with Horizon 2 for open world goodness and off-roading, but for real world circuit racing Project Cars looks like it has plenty to offer, even over a Forza or GT. Will be interesting to see how all three compare at some point.
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Drive Club is the best looking racing outhere.
 
Jamesways

Jamesways

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XGoldenboyX said:
Meeeh! ...... visually speaking... except for cars... after playing and seeing how lighting accurate and rendering quality Drive Club is able to achieve... I'm not that impressed...

Still looks good. Let see what Grand Turismo does next!
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XGoldenboyX said:
Drive Club is the best looking racing outhere.
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Can't race Brands Hatch in GT3 cars in Drive Club though.

Looks aren't everything for me at this point. Honestly, I'm having a really hard time trying to stay interested in DC now, even with the DLC. I play for about 10 min, think how great it looks, then go right back to MotoGP 14 for some circuit sim goodness.

pCARS will be the most glorious game for me.
 
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Absoludacrous

Member
I just wish my PS3 wheel worked. Realllly don't want to spend the money to upgrade, but I don't think I can go back to using a controller on games like this.
 
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crazygambit

Member
XGoldenboyX said:
Meeeh! ...... visually speaking... except for cars... after playing and seeing how lighting accurate and rendering quality Drive Club is able to achieve... I'm not that impressed...

Still looks good. Let see what Grand Turismo does next!
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I haven't seen the videos yet (blocked at work), but keep in mind this is 60fps while Driveclub is only 30. If they looked the same it would be very impressive for Project Cars.
 
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NullPointer

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Jamesways said:
Can't race Brands Hatch in GT3 cars in Drive Club though.
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Yep. And at 60fps no less. pCars has a sim focus, real world circuits and a ton of options. Its just an entirely different beast and definitely capable of coexisting peacefully in its own space, along with your DriveClubs and Horizons in theirs.

And I kindof owe my love of circuit racing games to Shift and Shift 2, both Slightly Mad Studios creations. Their focus on the cockpit sights and sounds and pure ferocity of racing are the same qualities that drove me first to Forza 4 and later DriveClub.

It'll be good to come full circle back to SMS with some pCars action.
 
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op_ivy

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enzo_gt said:
Just started watching and the rays of light through the trees looks suuuuuuuuper overdone.

EDIT: Thank god you can turn it off.
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i agree. totally over done through the trees

though they look freaking awesome in other settings. i saw a video of the california 101 (or azure coast?) and the god rays as you exited the tunnels were STUNNING.
 
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ghibli99

Member
Woah... I haven't paid too close attention to this, but damn, it looks amazing. I'm playing FM5 right now, which is fun, but isn't so amazing in the looks department so far.
 
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op_ivy

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Mascot said:
Just realised - there was no night racing in that video. How afraid should we be?
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iirc from the digital foundry video, it was the pouring rain that had the biggest impact. nevermind, pouring rain at night should be (slightly?) worse
 
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