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Ecco la quasi quotidiana razione di immagini inedite riguardanti il prossimo Need for Speed Underground 2

di Electronic Arts: per ammirarle tutte correte a

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Il portale inglese Games Radar ha pubblicato un completo articolo di anteprima dedicato al prossimo e particolarissimo FlatOut della Bugbear: correte a leggerlo a questo link.

In the texturing process comes a neat trick worth mentioning: big cover-all base texture, or colourmap as we call it, is painted with all the respective ground colours defining the road surfaces, sandy areas, asphalt etc. On top of this come the small detail maps.

Il portale italiano Multiplayer.it ha puibblicato un'interessante e completa anteprima di Gran Turismo 4, l'atteso racing game previsto sulle Playstation 2 europee per la seconda metà di dicembre. Per leggere l'articolo non vi resta che seguire questo link.

La prima impressione è che il motore fisico sia stato ulteriormente migliorato, arrivando davvero a sfiorare la perfezione: è più raffinato di quello del Prologue, e i piccoli affinamenti non fanno che rendere le sensazioni di guida ancora più realistiche. Controllare l’auto non è per nulla facile, e le concessioni all’arcade e alcune reazioni eccessivamente semplicistiche viste in GT3 sono un pallido ricordo: con gli aiuti disattivati le reazioni vanno controllate repentinamente e con chirurgici controsterzi - mirabile a tal proposito la resistenza e la comunicatività assicurata dal volante GT Force Pro - mentre attivando i sistemi di controllo elettronici la situazione è decisamente più gestibile.

Vogliamo dare uno sguardo a cosa potranno offrirci le console prossimamente ? Allora ecco una manciata di nuovi screenshots del prossimo Enthusia Professional Racing e dell'atteso Gran Turismo 4, entrambe per Playstation 2.

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Ancora immagini e filmati per l'atteso

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La Sony ha rilasciato un nuovo e lunghissimo comunicato stampa

dedicato al prossimo Gran Turismo 4, che tutti gli appassionati di guida della

Playstation 2 attendono ormai da tempo. Se avrete la pazienza di leggerlo tutto,

noterete alcune informazioni interessanti...

In the winter of 1997, the original Gran Turismo changed the history of racing games. This year, Gran Turismo 4 will cause

another revolution to the world of racing games. Gran Turismo was the

pioneer for introducing a new playing style by allowing players to spend

just as much time watching and enjoy replays of their performance

as racing.

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Gran Turismo 4's new Director Mode (or B-Spec) is

based on the premise of playing through the replay view angle only. A "Racing

RPG" so to speak, B-Spec = Director Mode introduces the "Gran Turismo

that players don't drive". In B-Spec = Director Mode, the game proceeds

in the replay view point (Broadcast view) from the start of the race.

GT4 includes the traditional experience where players participate

and drive for themselves, referred to as A-spec. But this time,

players will also have the option to be the director or race team manager

of their race, and not have to worry about driving (as B-spec). B-Spec

= Director Mode brings a new experience to racing games, in which players

driving themselves has previously been the standard. In B-spec, players give

directions, taking on the role of a race team manager, giving directions to

their A.I. driver and competing in their races. This mode can be applied to

all of the races available in GT4,and does not standalone as a game mode by

itself. Players can complete
all of the races included in GT Mode by using

B-Spec = Director Mode,without driving themselves at all. Players who had

difficulty in racing can now take the option of carefully preparing their car

for a race, sharing the excellence and exhilarating excitement of racing

in a whole new style of racing games. That is what B-Spec = Director

Mode is all about.

B-Spec = Director Mode Features:

Playing

Screen:
Playing screens will consist of the following, Broadcast view

(replay
view), On-board camera for each car, Race monitor screen. Players

will
make the best use of the three available screens to understand

and
evaluate the race.

Race Monitor Screen:
During the race, this

screen will provide information on each car,
such as lap time, sector times,

time differences, which lap they went
in for a pit stop, etc. to give the

player an overall idea of what is
going on in the race.

Settings/Car

Set Up:
Car set up is likely to be much more important than when players

drive
themselves. Players can conduct tests on their settings, and

tyre
selection before the actual race. They will have to plan

very
strategically across the number of laps in the race.

Pace

Command:
Players can give pace commands to their driver on a 5 level

scale
between Easy to Hard. Whether they chose to race safely and be easy

on
the tires, or push hard, beat up the tires and take risks, the

choice
is with the player.

Overtake Command:
Overrides the pace

command and concentrates on over taking the car ahead.

Pit In

Command:
Commands the driver to pull into the pit for refueling or tyre

changes.

Pit Menu:
Allows players to adjust their selection of tyres

(front/rear) and
volume of fuel for refueling.

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Enjoy the

car lifestyle in the motor resort city - "Gran Turismo Resort"

emerges

The Gran Turismo series is known for its driving and car

lifestyle
simulation game characteristics. The game's identity is firmly

rooted
in the car lifestyle simulation mode - GT mode. In the upcoming

GT4,
the Gran Turismo World will expand significantly. Starting from

their
home (or garage), players can explore car dealerships from around

the
world, visit used car dealers and tuning shops. Race events will

be
held in event pavilions set up by genre and Racing Fields will

be
located in the suburbs. The familiar License Test Centre returns,

but
this time on a much larger scale. For beginners and loyal fans of

the
GT series alike, Motor Resort City includes everything you need

to
enjoy your car lifestyle to the extreme. This is the Gran

Turismo
World.

Gran Turismo Resort Facilities:

"My home" will

act as the player's home and garage

"Car Towns" by territory will consist

of dealerships for the numerous
car manufacturers

"Tuner's Village"

will consist of famous car tuning shops

"Race Event Pavilions" will be

categorized by their various concepts

"License Centre" will be the venue

for the license tests

New and Old Used Car Dealerships/Shops

available

"Music Theatre" enables players to enjoy music from artists

around the world

"Circuit Areas" are located in the suburbs where an

event is held at each track

Over 80 manufacturers and 650 cars
GT4

will include the largest variety of cars in the Gran Turismo
series, ranging

from some of the earliest automobile models to today's
vehicles, with an

emphasis on cars of the 80s and 90s.

The Tracks: Travel the landscapes of

the world
The origins of the words Gran Turismo takes us back into the 17th

and
18th century where European aristocrats traveled long distances

across
the continent in horse-drawn carriages. Today, the words Gran

Turismo
define a car designed and suited for long distance travel. The

keyword
for GT4 is "the heart of a traveler" and the latest game

includes
breath-taking locations of cities or of nature from around the

world.
Take your favorite car and travel the world. GT4 also includes

world
renowned tracks (closed circuits).

Existing Tracks from

Japan

Fuji Speedway '80
This is the Fuji Speedway course layout which

was in use up until the
80s. The track was famous for being one of the

fastest tracks around
the world. Players can experience the old Fuji

Speedway.

Fuji Speedway '90
This is the Fuji Speedway after its first

major renewal in the 80s up
to 2003. The latest Fuji Speedway known to

all.

Tsukuba Circuit 2000
The Tsukuba Circuit is known as the sacred

grounds for Japanese sports
cars. Numerous production cars and tuning cars

use this track as their
benchmark for performance evaluation. Players can

experiment with car
modifications and see what effects they have on the car's

lap time.

Twin Ring Motegi (full course)
This is Japan's International

Racing Course. Twin Ring Motegi's road
course is known for demanding driver's

techniques and is harsh on the
brakes.

Twin Ring Motegi (Oval

Track)
Japan's only 1.5 mile oval course, built for the Indy Car

Race

Suzuka Circuit (full course)
This track is known as the home of

the Formula One Japan Grand Prix,
and is also demanding of driver's

techniques. Finally, Suzuka Circuit
is to be included in the GT series.

Experience Suzuka with the "Real
Driving Simulator".

Existing Tracks

from North America

Laguna Seca Raceway
This track is one of the most

well known and favoured track in
America, included in past GT titles. For

GT4, the team has revisited
and remeasured the track and it will be replaced

in higher quality. In
past titles, the setting was late afternoon with the

sunset, this time
the setting will be midday with beautiful

weather.

Sears Point Raceway
Located in Sonoma County, near San

Francisco, Sears Point Raceway
shares its popularity with Laguna Seca Raceway

amongst car fans. The
course layout suggests low to mid speeds and is

demanding of drivers'
skills. By looking at the cars that gather at this

track, one could
say this is the Tsukuba Circuit of North

America.

Existing Tracks from Europe

Nurburgring

Nordschleife
The world's most challenging and difficult track is 20.8

kilometers
long, and consists of 176 turns. The Nurburgring track is known

for
car manufacturers bringing their latest sport cars for

testing.
Mastering this track may take some time, but is for the same

reasons
quite rewarding. The history of joy and excitement of driving

in
racing games is about to be changed.

City Courses

Tokyo

R246
This was a popular track included in GT3. With the latest

GT4
technology, this track is back with more beauty and more

realism.

Seattle
Another popular city track included in the series

since GT2. With the
latest GT4 technology, this track is back with more

beauty and more
realism. The time setting has changed from sunset to mid-day

clear
skies.

New York
This track takes the centre of New York,

Midtown Manhattan and builds
a city track around it. With its multiple 90

degree turns this is a
technical track. Players can enjoy a bit of

sightseeing as the track
includes Broadway, Times Square, Fifth Avenue,

Central Park and more.

Hong Kong
Developed and created with full

support from the Hong Kong Govt.
Tourism Department.

Other City

Courses will include:
Las Vegas Drag Strip, George V Paris, Opera Paris, Cote

D'Azur,
Special Stage Route 5, Citta di Aria

Nature Courses
Grand

Canyon
Swiss Alps
Ice Arena
Grand Valley
Trial Mountain
Midfield

Raceway
Snow Lake
High Speed Ring
Amalfee Circuit
Motorsports

Land
Tahiti Maze
Autumn Ring

**Additional tracks to be seen in GT4

will be announced at a later date.

Photo Mode
GT4 brings another new

feature to the series called Photo Mode,
enhancing the watching/observing

mode one step further. "Photo Drive"
is included in all of the GT4 courses,

allowing players to take photos
of their car on the track. Players can use

real photography
techniques, such as zoom, depth of field and motion blur.

Special and
exclusive locations for photos will also be available at

"Photo
Travel". Players can travel in their favorite car to various

locations
around the world and take photos at a wide variety of angles.

Photos
can be printed on a compatible colour printer or saved to memory

card
to share with your friends.

Photo Travel (15 stages in

all)
Gion District, Kyoto Japan
Nanzenji Temple, Kyoto Japan
Sagano,

Kyoto Japan
Tsumago, Nagano, Japan
Piazza San Marco, Venice

Italy
Realto Bridge, Venice Italy
Shibuya, Tokyo Japan
Tokyo

International Forum, Tokyo Japan
Shiga Kogen, Nagano Japan
Brooklyn, New

York NY USA
Times Square, New York NY USA
Asian Fish Market
Freemont

Street, Las Vegas NV USA
Louisberg Square, Boston MA USA

The Human

Aspect
The Gran Turismo series has always injected realism into the cars

and
their surrounding environments. Now, GT4 takes the challenge

of
conveying the final essential element - people. The driver's

human
movements, the recreation of the pit crew, and the movement of

the
spectators have all been replicated. This completes the triangle

-
cars, people and nature - that the team has always wanted to

achieve.
This achievement adds to the overall realism of the cars taking

the
Gran Turismo series to new dimensions.

Car Physics Simulation

Engine
The car physics simulation engine allows for more reality in the

car's
performance at higher standards, making the actual driving

experience
easier. The accuracy level is equivalent to sports driving in

real
life.

New Generation Driver Assist Functions
In addition to

anti-lock brakes, traction control systems and active
stability control, GT4

will also include active steering. With all of
the safety devices combined

and controlled at high standards, this
allows for beginners to enjoy the

pleasures of driving.

The Latest Modifications
The fun of modifying a

favorite car has increased significantly.
Reflecting the latest car tuning

trends, Superchargers and NOS
(Nitrogen) will now be available. The range of

tires and other factors
allows for more flexibility of the player's car set

up. The new car
physics simulation engine is more delicate and responds with

more
realism.

Steering Controller "GT FORCE Pro"
The Logitech "GT

FORCE Pro" is a 2.5 turn lock to lock steering
controller, developed as a

joint project between Logitech and
Polyphony Digital Inc. The force feedback

on the steering has been
enhanced, as well as the firmness and stability of

the product.

A New Proposal to Racing: "Mission Races"
This is a new

concept to the Gran Turismo series, structured in a
mission-clearing-based

race event.
The race will not necessarily start from the starting grid. There

will
be set conditions for the start of the race for players to

challenge.
For example: a player may have to start one second later in

second
place, starting one lap behind and having to finish first. These

are
settings which are highly likely in the worlds of real racing.

Players
experience the drama of racing, and are sure to enjoy the challenge

of
clearing each mission.

Introducing a new "High Score"

system

The races in the GT series have always had specific race

regulations
for player to follow, such as limitation on tyres, maximum power,

etc.
In GT4, most of these regulations will be omitted to allow for

more
variety of cars to participate in each of the races, as well as

their
modification ranges. For example, a player can take a 600

horsepower
car and participate in a race setting for cars in the range of

150
horsepower.

The new "High Score" system will work as follows.

Players will earn
high points winning a race at a disadvantage (disadvantage

or
advantage is measure by whether a player's car is slower or faster
than

opponent cars), and conversely, players at an advantage will earn
less

points. With the introduction of this "High Score" system,
players have more

freedom in their gaming style. Some may take a very
fast car and win the

races easily, whereas some of the more stoic
players will intentionally take

the disadvantage and truly test their
driving skills. This system meets the

demands of a wide range of
gaming styles and players.

Developer:

Polyphony Digital Inc.
Genre: Driving Simulation
Players: 1- 2

players
Peripherals: GT Force®, GT Force Pro®, Network Adaptor,

Analogue
Controller (DUALSHOCK 2), Memory Card (8MB) (for PlayStation

2)