TOCA Race Driver 2 Preview @ Jolt Gaming
Reviews/Previews | TOCA Race Driver 2 | By Paul on 14 February 2004 21:23

Jolt Gaming have posted a preview of TOCA Race Driver 2:

Before we had advanced physics modelling, it would have been difficult to get such a variety of vehicle types in a single game, but the flexibility of the new Race Driver engine allows for some real variety when it comes to vehicle performance. The physics engine goes hand-in-hand with Codemasters' Terminal Damage engine. Doing what it says on the tin, Terminal Damage will cause your car to become totally wrecked to the point of complete failure. At least, it will if you drive it with carefree abandon.

You can read the full preview here and don't forget to view our game profile.

New Xpand Rally Screenshots Released
Screenshots | Xpand Rally | By Paul on 14 February 2004 01:11

Techland today have released 10 new screenshots for Xpand Rally, complete with the following explanation to accompany them.

Techland has today revealed the next of Xpand Rally features - diversity of tracks. 5 different sceneries and over 60 tracks on which players will compete are one of the most important game's aspects.

The game introduces stages consisting of one of eight types of surfaces as well as of mixed characteristics. Players will be able to test their skills on both: long straights during incredibly fast trials and difficult curves where driving technique is the key.

Graphics in Xpand Rally has been prepared to realistically simulate conditions on real racing special stages. Driving through dense European forests on narrow gravel roads, on snowy asphalt of icy North or in wilds of dry Africa - these are just examples of game's attractions. Starts happening at various day times will additionally make every ride in the game diverse and every track looking exceptionally each time it is seen.

The diversity of tracks and environments in the game is presented on new screenshots. Techland points out that in some game modes the player will be able to move on the terrain without any restrictions which makes the number of available tracks virtually infinite and is something innovative in the game's genre.

You can view the new screenshots here, and don't forget to check out our Xpand Rally profile, or our forums.

New TOCA Race Driver 2 Screenshots Added
Screenshots | TOCA Race Driver 2 | By Paul on 14 February 2004 00:59

Today we have added 10 new TOCA Race Driver 2 screenshots, which show the new Terminal Damage Engine (story) in action. You can view these screenshots here.

Don't forget to post your comments on our forums.

New Rally Simulation Under Development
Game News | | By Paul on 14 February 2004 00:41

Today Oxygen Interactive and Brain in a Jar have announced that they are currently developing a new rally simluation, scheduled for release on both the PC and PS2 in Q3, 2004.

Due for completion in Q3, the game will be on the shelves ahead of Rally GB in September, on PS2 and PC. The game will include a selection of international stages, multi-player racing, accessible gameplay detailed physics and car-modelling.

"We're delighted to be working with Brain In A Jar," said Oxygen's Managing Director, Jim Scott. "They come to us with a strong code base, a history of successful work with big-name publishers and huge amounts of enthusiasm. Their love of driving games is really shining through, and we're expecting great things of this title."

Brain In A Jar's Managing Director, Matthew Gabriel, enthused: "This is a project that suits us perfectly. We've got flexible, mature racing technology, and Rally is a sport that really excites us. Oxygen are proving very easy to work with, and development's racing ahead."

With Perfect Ace continuing to enjoy strong sales and International Golf Pro to be released in under two months, this is Oxygen's first motorsports title. For Brain In a Jar, having recently completed the Indy Car Series for Codemasters, this is simply the latest in a string of racing titles.

We will bring you more about this game as we get it, in the meantime don't forget to post comments on our forums.

Live For Speed Review @ Boomtown
Reviews/Previews | Live For Speed | By Paul on 14 February 2004 00:36

Boomtown have posted a review of Live For Speed giving it 9/10:

When all is said and done, Live for Speed represents a fascinating experiment in the land of computer gaming and top notch value for anyone who's enthusiastic about online racing. While the single player side is a bit thin, it's been obvious from the game's inception that it exists mainly as a training ground to prepare players for the online experience.

You can read the full review here and don't forget to view our game profile.