http://www.simracingworld.com The Simulation and Racing Game Resource en-us Copyright &#169; 1997-2010 SimRacingWorld.com. All Rights Reserved. 2010-03-17T22:39:00+00:00 1901-01-01T00:00+00:00 1 hourly http://www.simracingworld.com/graphics/logos/150x50.png http://www.simracingworld.com http://www.simracingworld.com/news/1047-nascar-thunder-2004-review-gameaxis/ <a href="http://www.gameaxis.com" class="external" target="_blank">GameAxis</a> have posted <a href="http://www.gameaxis.com/articles/view.gax?id=231&gid=595" class="external" target="_blank">a review</a> of <a href="http://www.simracingworld.com/games/93/">NASCAR Thunder 2004</a> giving it 7.5 / 10.0:<blockquote>Not only does NASCAR Thunder 2004 feature remarkable physics modeling, AI and graphics, it also recreates one of the best racing sim in NASCAR history to date. That includes 60 real NASCAR drivers (from Brett Bodine to Ryan Newman), 23 tracks from the Winston Cup circuit (incorporating weather alterations) and a whooping 42 cars (from Ford, Dodge, Chevrolet and Pontiac) all individually detailed down to the most meticulous mechanical variances and decal placements.</blockquote>You can read the full review <a href="http://www.gameaxis.com/articles/view.gax?id=231&gid=595" class="external" target="_blank">here</a> and don't forget to view our <a href="http://www.simracingworld.com/games/93/">game profile</a>. Paul Tomlinson 2004-02-04T02:00:00+00:00 http://www.simracingworld.com/news/1000-nascar-thunder-2004-demo-released/ There is a demo available for <a href="http://www.simracingworld.com/games/93/">NASCAR Thunder 2004</a>, which EA have released, however it has been revealed that this is "early" code that is "not representative of the game as a whole" and a newer demo will be released soon. <BR> <BR>However, you can download the demo that was released from <a href="http://www.simracingworld.com/files/?Cat=51">here</a>. Paul Tomlinson 2003-11-12T02:57:00+00:00 http://www.simracingworld.com/files/download/1236-nascar-thunder-40-demo/ EA Sports has released a playable demo for NASCAR Thunder 2004, allowing you to try out the recent left-turning racing simulation sequel by EA Tiburon. This demo offers the Talladega Superspeedway and Texas Motorspeedway to drive both offline and online in single-race mode.<p><p><b>[ Size: 107.4&#160;MB, File Type: Demo, Game: NASCAR Thunder 2004 ]</b> 2003-11-11T05:00:00+00:00 http://www.simracingworld.com/news/994-nascar-thunder-2004-review-gamespy/ <a href="http://www.gamespy.com" class="external" target="_blank">GameSpy</a> have posted <a href="http://www.gamespy.com/reviews/october03/nascarthunder2004pc/" class="external" target="_blank">a review</a> of <a href="http://www.simracingworld.com/games/93/">NASCAR Thunder 2004</a> giving it 4/5:<blockquote>Until recently, there was only one name you needed to know if you wanted the best NASCAR sims on the PC: the NASCAR Racing series by Papyrus. The series became a legend in its own time, thanks to its nuanced physics modeling, close attention to detail, and gorgeous presentation. Sadly, the series has come to an end, though it went out with a bang earlier this year with the superb NASCAR Racing 2003 Season. For now, Electronic Arts is the only game in town where NASCAR sims on the PC are concerned. Its last PC NASCAR game, NASCAR Thunder 2003, left a lot to be desired, but it's taken a huge step in the right direction with the NASCAR Thunder 2004, creating an exciting racing sim. </blockquote>You can read the full review <a href="http://www.gamespy.com/reviews/october03/nascarthunder2004pc/" class="external" target="_blank">here</a> and don't forget to view our <a href="http://www.simracingworld.com/games/93/">game profile</a>. Paul Tomlinson 2003-10-31T10:31:00+00:00 http://www.simracingworld.com/news/985-nascar-thunder-2004-review-teamxboxcom/ <a href="http://www.teamxbox.com" class="external" target="_blank">TeamXbox.com</a> have posted <a href="http://www.teamxbox.com/view_reviews.php?id=595" class="external" target="_blank">a review</a> of <a href="http://www.simracingworld.com/games/93/">NASCAR Thunder 2004</a> giving it 4.3/5.0:<blockquote>This is NASCAR Thunder 2004 you're playing, equipped with AI that remembers who has been naughty, and who has been nice. Guess who trades paint with you next week in Kansas? You guessed it: Waltrip and Stewart. You had better give them some extra room for a pass next week because you'll need some friends out there if you're going to have a shot at checkered glory.</blockquote>You can read the full review <a href="http://www.teamxbox.com/view_reviews.php?id=595" class="external" target="_blank">here</a> and don't forget to view our <a href="http://www.simracingworld.com/games/93/">game profile</a>. Paul Tomlinson 2003-10-17T13:24:00+00:00 http://www.simracingworld.com/news/970-tony-stewart-nascar-thunder-2004-cover-athlete-boxshot/ EA Sports today announced that NASCAR Champion Tony Stewart is to be the cover athlete for all versions of <a href="http://www.simracingworld.com/games/93/">NASCAR Thunder 2004</a>, due out this week.<blockquote>Being on the cover of NASCAR Thunder 2004 is an honor for the entire Joe Gibbs Racing team," commented Tony Stewart. "I look forward to working with EA SPORTS and playing NASCAR Thunder 2004 while on the road and against other drivers and my crew."</blockquote>You can read the full press release as well as view a preview picture of the game's box by clicking <a href="http://www.simracingworld.com/content/226">here</a>. Paul Tomlinson 2003-09-15T16:25:00+00:00 http://www.simracingworld.com/news/967-nascar-thunder-2004-interview/ In the next few days we will be conducting an interview with the producers of <a href="http://www.simracingworld.com/games/93/">NASCAR Thunder 2004</a>, many of whom worked on the EA F1 series. <BR> <BR>We are asking you, the visitors to post your questions for an interview, and a selection of these will go forward and will be published on this site, with answers within the next week. Please submit your questions to <a href="http://www.simracingworld.com/content/email/paul/">&#112&#97&#117&#108&#64&#115&#105&#109&#114&#97&#99&#105&#110&#103&#119&#111&#114&#108&#100&#46&#99&#111&#109</a> within the next two days. Paul Tomlinson 2003-09-08T23:57:00+00:00 http://www.simracingworld.com/screenshots/93-nascar-thunder-2004/ 13 screenshots of <a href="http://www.simracingworld.com/games/93-nascar-thunder-2004/">NASCAR Thunder 2004</a> added<br /><br /><a href="http://www.simracingworld.com/screenshots/93-nascar-thunder-2004/?n=942"><img src="/images/screenshots/thumbs2/game-0093-000942.jpg" border="0" style="padding-right: 5px; padding-bottom: 5px;" /></a>&#160;<a href="http://www.simracingworld.com/screenshots/93-nascar-thunder-2004/?n=940"><img src="/images/screenshots/thumbs2/game-0093-000940.jpg" border="0" style="padding-right: 5px; padding-bottom: 5px;" /></a>&#160;<a href="http://www.simracingworld.com/screenshots/93-nascar-thunder-2004/?n=937"><img src="/images/screenshots/thumbs2/game-0093-000937.jpg" border="0" style="padding-right: 5px; padding-bottom: 5px;" /></a>&#160;<a href="http://www.simracingworld.com/screenshots/93-nascar-thunder-2004/?n=935"><img src="/images/screenshots/thumbs2/game-0093-000935.jpg" border="0" style="padding-right: 5px; padding-bottom: 5px;" /></a>&#160;<a href="http://www.simracingworld.com/screenshots/93-nascar-thunder-2004/?n=934"><img src="/images/screenshots/thumbs2/game-0093-000934.jpg" border="0" style="padding-right: 5px; padding-bottom: 5px;" /></a>&#160;<a href="http://www.simracingworld.com/screenshots/93-nascar-thunder-2004/?n=933"><img src="/images/screenshots/thumbs2/game-0093-000933.jpg" border="0" style="padding-right: 5px; padding-bottom: 5px;" /></a>&#160;<a href="http://www.simracingworld.com/screenshots/93-nascar-thunder-2004/?n=929"><img src="/images/screenshots/thumbs2/game-0093-000929.jpg" border="0" style="padding-right: 5px; padding-bottom: 5px;" /></a>&#160;<a href="http://www.simracingworld.com/screenshots/93-nascar-thunder-2004/?n=928"><img src="/images/screenshots/thumbs2/game-0093-000928.jpg" border="0" style="padding-right: 5px; padding-bottom: 5px;" /></a>&#160;<a href="http://www.simracingworld.com/screenshots/93-nascar-thunder-2004/?n=926"><img src="/images/screenshots/thumbs2/game-0093-000926.jpg" border="0" style="padding-right: 5px; padding-bottom: 5px;" /></a>&#160;<a href="http://www.simracingworld.com/screenshots/93-nascar-thunder-2004/?n=924"><img src="/images/screenshots/thumbs2/game-0093-000924.jpg" border="0" style="padding-right: 5px; padding-bottom: 5px;" /></a>&#160;<a href="http://www.simracingworld.com/screenshots/93-nascar-thunder-2004/?n=922"><img src="/images/screenshots/thumbs2/game-0093-000922.jpg" border="0" style="padding-right: 5px; padding-bottom: 5px;" /></a>&#160;<a href="http://www.simracingworld.com/screenshots/93-nascar-thunder-2004/?n=921"><img src="/images/screenshots/thumbs2/game-0093-000921.jpg" border="0" style="padding-right: 5px; padding-bottom: 5px;" /></a>&#160;<a href="http://www.simracingworld.com/screenshots/93-nascar-thunder-2004/?n=918"><img src="/images/screenshots/thumbs2/game-0093-000918.jpg" border="0" style="padding-right: 5px; padding-bottom: 5px;" /></a>&#160; 2003-06-13T04:00:00+00:00 http://www.simracingworld.com/news/869-gamespy-preview-nascar-thunder-2004/ <a href="http://www.gamespy.com" class="external" target="_blank">Gamespy</a> have posted <a href="http://www.gamespy.com/e32003/preview/pc/1001801/" class="external" target="_blank">a preview</a> of <a href="http://www.simracingworld.com/games/93/">NASCAR Thunder 2004</a>: <BR> <BR><blockquote>All the speedometer-burning proceedings -- being 60 events in total -- are set over real-world and traditional, arena-bound tracks, allowing for both hardcore enthusiasts and fantasy hounds to find solace in Thunder 2004. And if you skills aren't intuitive enough to handle those tight turns on your own, the real pros offer up tips for hugging corners, driving lines, braking with precision, and many other fine points that land you one step closer to racing like a star.</blockquote>Check out the whole preview <a href="http://www.gamespy.com/e32003/preview/pc/1001801/" class="external" target="_blank">here</a> and also see our <a href="http://www.simracingworld.com/games/93/">game profile</a>. <BR> <BR> John Slade 2003-05-18T16:52:00+00:00 http://www.simracingworld.com/news/862-ea-announce-nascar-thunder-2004/ Electronic Arts have announced their intention to release NASCAR Thunder 2004, for the PC, Xbox, and PS2. The game is currently scheduled for a November 2003 release date.<blockquote>NASCAR Thunder 2004 puts gamers behind the wheel in a world where grudges and alliances mean the difference between victory lane and disaster. <BR> <BR>You're no longer just racing a track, you're racing a pack of 42 real world stars who think for themselves, remember your every move, and aren't afraid to pay you back. Revenge may be around the next corner or at the next race, as you scream through 23 authentic tracks or hone your road racing skills on 11 fantasy tracks. <BR> <BR>The key to success is building alliances that carry from race to race and season to season in an improved career mode that challenges drivers to manage sponsors, teams, garages, and crews while building a 20-year racing legacy.</blockquote>You can view a full list of specifications <a href="http://www.simracingworld.com/content/185/">here</a>. Don't forget to post your comments on our Nascar Racing Sims <a href="http://www.simracingworld.com/phpBB/">forums</a>. 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