: Just read the (two-part) preview for Need for Speed Motor City. Sounds
: like someone at EA decided to try something new - physics-based
: driving/upgrade model and persistent on-line world. Check out this
: very interesting read:
: http://www.cdmag.com/Home/home.html?article=/articles/024/159/burning...
: http://www.cdmag.com/Home/home.html?article=/articles/024/165/motorci...
I will give EA credit... there are some bright bulbs working there, at
least in terms of concept. This could become a rather compelling online
experience. I mean, who didn't read "Hot Rod" magazine growing up (if you
were born in North America, were male, and born in the 60's at
least). Even after living in Europe for several years, and driving
socially responsible compact cars, deep in my heart burns the desire to
get a '65 Mustang and wrench on some of the best stuff Edelbrock has to
offer.
I don't even care if the physics are dumbed down. I imagine they can
manage the level of feel of Gran Turismo, and for me, purchasing and
upgrading an old bit of Detroit iron is a lot more interesting than
kitting out a Civic.
Stephen