rec.autos.simulators

by **Philip K** » Wed, 20 Mar 1996 04:00:00

Hi guys! I saw a review of F1GP2 in the PC zone magazin (a British mag.). Is this mean
that F1GP2 is out finally? Or is this some kind of trick?

by **Robert E. Bru** » Thu, 21 Mar 1996 04:00:00

> Hi guys! I saw a review of F1GP2 in the PC zone magazin (a British mag.). Is this mean
>that F1GP2 is out finally? Or is this some kind of trick?

Not a chance. Or, even more likely, not in this lifetime.

Two days ago they said "end of May". Four days ago it was "end of
March - 1st week or so of April". Pretty soon I'll be able to use
last year's bs. I'm not buying anything from a co. that strings it's
customers along for nearly a year. They can keep their silly games.

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Bob Bruss

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by **Ashraf Ghebranio** » Fri, 22 Mar 1996 04:00:00

>Subject: Re: F1GP2 is out??
>Date: Wed, 20 Mar 1996 21:40:09 GMT

>> Hi guys! I saw a review of F1GP2 in the PC zone magazin (a British
>mag.). Is this mean
>>that F1GP2 is out finally? Or is this some kind of trick?
>Not a chance. Or, even more likely, not in this lifetime.
>Two days ago they said "end of May". Four days ago it was "end of
>March - 1st week or so of April". Pretty soon I'll be able to use
>last year's bs. I'm not buying anything from a co. that strings it's
>customers along for nearly a year. They can keep their silly games.

Your loss pal. From all accounts this will be an extremely hot game. The only
people stringing people along are Microprose and their attitude to trying to
pique interest.

If you ignore all the 'COMING SOON' ***and judge the thing when you see 'OUT
NOW!' This is as stupid as the DOOM FAQ ***that detailed questions and
playing tips for a game that did not exist till after months after the FAQ was
created. Very stupid, and a complete waste of time. Wait till you can see the
product in your hand before you judge it. Likewise, game companies should shut
their traps till they can back their target dates by releasing the software on
time. If they can not release by the date, then for god's sake, dont make up a
number. I agree that Microprose is brain dead for setting target dates it
knows it can not and will not meet. I suppose if they release a demo, I can
forgive them for a while...

Ashraf

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by **Andrew Langl** » Mon, 25 Mar 1996 04:00:00

> Hi guys! I saw a review of F1GP2 in the PC zone magazin (a British mag.). Is this mean
>that F1GP2 is out finally? Or is this some kind of trick?

Some kind of trick I would say. I have been disapointed also. My
local Record shop who sells computer stuff (HMV) had a poster in the
window advertising the game (still has) . When I went to look for the
game , no sign of it. On asking the assistant he checks the computer
and after a long search tells me that the game hasn't been released..
Why the advertising ?

Anyway, I do check now and again and ask for the release date,
closest estimates are now easter - end of april.

I have a feeling that the delay might be for changes to colour schemes

of cars and sponsor boards, and maybe the release will
have the new seasons names loaded, and the correct tracks.

I just can't take the suspence any more.

Ive even got a screenshot of the game as Win 95 wallpaper
(hill in monaco) , but thats the closest Im going to get yet.