rec.autos.simulators

>Philippe "Philster" Sergerie

> Whats interesting is it says this is Papys final chapter in the NASCAR
> series.. I wonder what they are  going to do now.

> On Tue, 3 Sep 2002 17:55:36 -0400, "Philster"

> >Almost looks like a hoax to me... oil and dirt buildup? Since when was
this
> >something important? :) We want a racing groove that changes over the
course
> >of an event!

> >Philippe "Philster" Sergerie

> I wonder if this signals the end of the PC online era and the start of
> things like
> Sony.Net and Microsoft.Net broadband *** series for the PS2 and XBOX.

> The developers I work with always tell me that the PC is a dead end deal
and
> the consoles have the volume.  Now maybe they can make a profit.  What do
> we have now.. 3 major *** corporations that have swallowed up about
> 100 *** publishers..

> --
> Donald Wilshe
> 888 588-9207
> Martel Brothers Performance, Worlds Largest On-Line Auto Parts Mfg Catalog
> Library
> www.martelbros.com
> Other Interest:
> www.ivga.com
> www.games-advertising.com
> www.whra.com

> > NASCAR 2003
> >      DNaney (Sysop) - 11:34am Sep 3, 2002 PST
> >       "All right, they're on our left, they're on our right, they're in
> > front of us, they're behind us... they can't get away this time."
Vivendi
> > Universal Games - Sierra Forum Sysop
> >       FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

> >       Sierra Entertainment, Inc. and Papyrus Racing Games Announce
NASCAR?
> > Racing 2003 Season Papyrus delivers the most complete NASCAR Racing
> > experience with the latest addition to their highly acclaimed, award
> winning
> > franchise
> >       BELLEVUE, WA (September 3, 2002) - Sierra Entertainment, Inc., a
> > studio of the Games division of Vivendi Universal Publishing, today
> > announced NASCAR Racing 2003 Season, the finale to its best selling
> > franchise. Scheduled for release in February 2003, NASCAR? Racing 2003
> > Season, developed by Massachusetts-based Papyrus Racing Games, will
> combine
> > the most authentic NASCAR racing experience with new revolutionary 3D
> > graphics that will bring to life the sights, thrills, and sounds of
racing
> > at 193 MPH.

> >       "We wanted to capture the true essence of the environment on and
> > around the track," said Rich Yasi, seven-year veteran of Papyrus and
> Design
> > Director at Papyrus Racing Games, "In keeping with our vision to create
> the
> > most realistic and immersive driving experience, we have created dynamic
> > environments and spectacular graphical enhancements that bring each
track
> to
> > life."

> >       Since 1994, Papyrus Racing Games has developed award winning
racing
> > titles that have set the standard in delivering the most realistic and
> > authentic driving experience for the PC. With over a decade of
experience
> in
> > developing racing games, the team is ready to expand their expertise and
> > explore new ideas for the racing genre on multiple *** platforms.

> >       "Papyrus has a longstanding reputation for developing racing
titles
> of
> > high quality and originality, " said Mike Ryder, President of Sierra, "
> Our
> > decision to support the team in creating and developing new concepts in
> the
> > racing genre, signifies our confidence in the Papyrus Racing team."

> >       "We're e***d by the opportunities this presents," said Rich
Reily,
> > General Manager of Papyrus, "The knowledge we have gained in working
with
> > the NASCAR? racing franchise has been invaluable. With the full support
of
> > Sierra behind us and the creative insight of this talented studio, I
have
> no
> > doubt that the superior quality Papyrus fans have come to expect will
> > definitely be translated into more spectacular racing titles."

> >       This February 2003, NASCAR? Racing 2003 Season will immerse you in
> the
> > most captivating NASCAR racing experience available on the PC. Tracks
come
> > to life as dirt, debris, and oil buildup on the windshield, clouds cast
> > shadows and flags wave in the breeze, giving players the most engaging
> > driving experience available for the PC. Extraordinary 3D graphics, an
> > explosive sound system, driving lessons and track tutorials, and 2003
> > drivers, teams and paint schemes will complete the legacy of award
winning
> > NASCAR? Racing games. As Papyrus completes the final lap in the NASCAR?
> > Racing series, a new legacy begins for the team that set the standard in
> the
> > racing simulation genre.

> >       About NASCAR
> >       The NASCAR? Licensing and Retail Development team that is based in
> > C***te, NC, is committed to creating retail programs that provide
value
> > to NASCAR sponsors, promotional partners, licensees as well as drivers,
> > teams and tracks. Under the direction of vice president of strategic
> > marketing and licensing, Steve Boguski, and managing director Dee Scott,
> the
> > department researches new categories, licenses qualified companies,
> handles
> > quality control, and develops retail partnerships in an effort to drive
> > sales of NASCAR-licensed product. NASCAR supports its line of licensed
> > products through an integrated marketing strategy including annual trade
> > advertising, a comprehensive retail guide, trade show exhibits, a
> quarterly
> > newsletter and a dedicated web presence on NASCAR.com.

> >       About Sierra
> >       Sierra Entertainment, Inc., http://www.racesimcentral.net/, a studio of the
> > Games division of Vivendi Universal Publishing, is one of the original
> > developers and largest worldwide publishers of interactive entertainment
> > software. Based in Bellevue, WA, Sierra is renowned for releasing
> critically
> > acclaimed and award winning titles that represent a wide variety of
> computer
> > entertainment on game consoles and PC platforms.

> > --
> > Donald Wilshe
> > 888 588-9207
> > Martel Brothers Performance, Worlds Largest On-Line Auto Parts Mfg
Catalog
> > Library
> > www.martelbros.com
> > Other Interest:
> > www.ivga.com
> > www.games-advertising.com
> > www.whra.com

> > Please RASCAR dont switch to N2003 right away.

> Would be difficult - it's not out till February

> Doug

> Um, "Finale" ?

> What the hell is that supposed to mean ?

> -Larry

> > NASCAR 2003
> >      DNaney (Sysop) - 11:34am Sep 3, 2002 PST
> >       "All right, they're on our left, they're on our right, they're in
> > front of us, they're behind us... they can't get away this time."
Vivendi
> > Universal Games - Sierra Forum Sysop
> >       FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

> >       Sierra Entertainment, Inc. and Papyrus Racing Games Announce
NASCAR?
> > Racing 2003 Season Papyrus delivers the most complete NASCAR Racing
> > experience with the latest addition to their highly acclaimed, award
> winning
> > franchise
> >       BELLEVUE, WA (September 3, 2002) - Sierra Entertainment, Inc., a
> > studio of the Games division of Vivendi Universal Publishing, today
> > announced NASCAR Racing 2003 Season, the finale to its best selling
> > franchise. Scheduled for release in February 2003, NASCAR? Racing 2003
> > Season, developed by Massachusetts-based Papyrus Racing Games, will
> combine
> > the most authentic NASCAR racing experience with new revolutionary 3D
> > graphics that will bring to life the sights, thrills, and sounds of
racing
> > at 193 MPH.

> >       "We wanted to capture the true essence of the environment on and
> > around the track," said Rich Yasi, seven-year veteran of Papyrus and
> Design
> > Director at Papyrus Racing Games, "In keeping with our vision to create
> the
> > most realistic and immersive driving experience, we have created dynamic
> > environments and spectacular graphical enhancements that bring each
track
> to
> > life."

> >       Since 1994, Papyrus Racing Games has developed award winning
racing
> > titles that have set the standard in delivering the most realistic and
> > authentic driving experience for the PC. With over a decade of
experience
> in
> > developing racing games, the team is ready to expand their expertise and
> > explore new ideas for the racing genre on multiple *** platforms.

> >       "Papyrus has a longstanding reputation for developing racing
titles
> of
> > high quality and originality, " said Mike Ryder, President of Sierra, "
> Our
> > decision to support the team in creating and developing new concepts in
> the
> > racing genre, signifies our confidence in the Papyrus Racing team."

> >       "We're e***d by the opportunities this presents," said Rich
Reily,
> > General Manager of Papyrus, "The knowledge we have gained in working
with
> > the NASCAR? racing franchise has been invaluable. With the full support
of
> > Sierra behind us and the creative insight of this talented studio, I
have
> no
> > doubt that the superior quality Papyrus fans have come to expect will
> > definitely be translated into more spectacular racing titles."

> >       This February 2003, NASCAR? Racing 2003 Season will immerse you in
> the
> > most captivating NASCAR racing experience available on the PC. Tracks
come
> > to life as dirt, debris, and oil buildup on the windshield, clouds cast
> > shadows and flags wave in the breeze, giving players the most engaging
> > driving experience available for the PC. Extraordinary 3D graphics, an
> > explosive sound system, driving lessons and track tutorials, and 2003
> > drivers, teams and paint schemes will complete the legacy of award
winning
> > NASCAR? Racing games. As Papyrus completes the final lap in the NASCAR?
> > Racing series, a new legacy begins for the team that set the standard in
> the
> > racing simulation genre.

> >       About NASCAR
> >       The NASCAR? Licensing and Retail Development team that is based in
> > C***te, NC, is committed to creating retail programs that provide
value
> > to NASCAR sponsors, promotional partners, licensees as well as drivers,
> > teams and tracks. Under the direction of vice president of strategic
> > marketing and licensing, Steve Boguski, and managing director Dee Scott,
> the
> > department researches new categories, licenses qualified companies,
> handles
> > quality control, and develops retail partnerships in an effort to drive
> > sales of NASCAR-licensed product. NASCAR supports its line of licensed
> > products through an integrated marketing strategy including annual trade
> > advertising, a comprehensive retail guide, trade show exhibits, a
> quarterly
> > newsletter and a dedicated web presence on NASCAR.com.

> >       About Sierra
> >       Sierra Entertainment, Inc., http://www.racesimcentral.net/, a studio of the
> > Games division of Vivendi Universal Publishing, is one of the original
> > developers and largest worldwide publishers of interactive entertainment
> > software. Based in Bellevue, WA, Sierra is renowned for releasing
> critically
> > acclaimed and award winning titles that represent a wide variety of
> computer
> > entertainment on game consoles and PC platforms.

> > --
> > Donald Wilshe
> > 888 588-9207
> > Martel Brothers Performance, Worlds Largest On-Line Auto Parts Mfg
Catalog
> > Library
> > www.martelbros.com
> > Other Interest:
> > www.ivga.com
> > www.games-advertising.com
> > www.whra.com

> "Papyrus has a longstanding reputation for developing racing titles of
high
> quality and originality, " said Mike Ryder, President of Sierra, " Our
> decision to support the team in creating and developing new concepts in
the
> racing genre, signifies our confidence in the Papyrus Racing team."

> "We're e***d by the opportunities this presents," said Rich Reily,
General
> Manager of Papyrus, "The knowledge we have gained in working with the
> NASCAR? racing franchise has been invaluable. With the full support of
> Sierra behind us and the creative insight of this talented studio, I have
no
> doubt that the superior quality Papyrus fans have come to expect will
> definitely be translated into more spectacular racing titles."

> Interesting reading between those lines.  And finally,

> "As Papyrus completes the final lap in the NASCAR? Racing series, a new
> legacy begins for the team that set the standard in the racing simulation
> genre."

> New legacy, eh?

> My read is that EA's probably bought exclusive rights beginning in '04, so
> Sierra/Papy have no choice but to move on.  Weep or Rejoice, as suits your
> interest... ;-)

> SB

> > Usually it means last :)

> Edward

> > A bit of fuel for the speculative fires... from the forum.

> > "Papyrus has a longstanding reputation for developing racing titles of
> high
> > quality and originality, " said Mike Ryder, President of Sierra, " Our
> > decision to support the team in creating and developing new concepts in
> the
> > racing genre, signifies our confidence in the Papyrus Racing team."

> > "We're e***d by the opportunities this presents," said Rich Reily,
> General
> > Manager of Papyrus, "The knowledge we have gained in working with the
> > NASCAR? racing franchise has been invaluable. With the full support of
> > Sierra behind us and the creative insight of this talented studio, I
have
> no
> > doubt that the superior quality Papyrus fans have come to expect will
> > definitely be translated into more spectacular racing titles."

> > Interesting reading between those lines.  And finally,

> > "As Papyrus completes the final lap in the NASCAR? Racing series, a new
> > legacy begins for the team that set the standard in the racing
simulation
> > genre."

> > New legacy, eh?

> > My read is that EA's probably bought exclusive rights beginning in '04,
so
> > Sierra/Papy have no choice but to move on.  Weep or Rejoice, as suits
your
> > interest... ;-)

> > SB

> > > Usually it means last :)

> I wonder if this signals the end of the PC online era and the start of
> things like
> Sony.Net and Microsoft.Net broadband *** series for the PS2 and XBOX.

> The developers I work with always tell me that the PC is a dead end deal
and
> the consoles have the volume.  Now maybe they can make a profit.  What do
> we have now.. 3 major *** corporations that have swallowed up about
> 100 *** publishers..

> --
> Donald Wilshe
> 888 588-9207
> Martel Brothers Performance, Worlds Largest On-Line Auto Parts Mfg Catalog
> Library
> www.martelbros.com
> Other Interest:
> www.ivga.com
> www.games-advertising.com
> www.whra.com

> > NASCAR 2003
> >      DNaney (Sysop) - 11:34am Sep 3, 2002 PST
> >       "All right, they're on our left, they're on our right, they're in
> > front of us, they're behind us... they can't get away this time."
Vivendi
> > Universal Games - Sierra Forum Sysop
> >       FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

> >       Sierra Entertainment, Inc. and Papyrus Racing Games Announce
NASCAR?
> > Racing 2003 Season Papyrus delivers the most complete NASCAR Racing
> > experience with the latest addition to their highly acclaimed, award
> winning
> > franchise
> >       BELLEVUE, WA (September 3, 2002) - Sierra Entertainment, Inc., a
> > studio of the Games division of Vivendi Universal Publishing, today
> > announced NASCAR Racing 2003 Season, the finale to its best selling
> > franchise. Scheduled for release in February 2003, NASCAR? Racing 2003
> > Season, developed by Massachusetts-based Papyrus Racing Games, will
> combine
> > the most authentic NASCAR racing experience with new revolutionary 3D
> > graphics that will bring to life the sights, thrills, and sounds of
racing
> > at 193 MPH.

> >       "We wanted to capture the true essence of the environment on and
> > around the track," said Rich Yasi, seven-year veteran of Papyrus and
> Design
> > Director at Papyrus Racing Games, "In keeping with our vision to create
> the
> > most realistic and immersive driving experience, we have created dynamic
> > environments and spectacular graphical enhancements that bring each
track
> to
> > life."

> >       Since 1994, Papyrus Racing Games has developed award winning
racing
> > titles that have set the standard in delivering the most realistic and
> > authentic driving experience for the PC. With over a decade of
experience
> in
> > developing racing games, the team is ready to expand their expertise and
> > explore new ideas for the racing genre on multiple *** platforms.

> >       "Papyrus has a longstanding reputation for developing racing
titles
> of
> > high quality and originality, " said Mike Ryder, President of Sierra, "
> Our
> > decision to support the team in creating and developing new concepts in
> the
> > racing genre, signifies our confidence in the Papyrus Racing team."

> >       "We're e***d by the opportunities this presents," said Rich
Reily,
> > General Manager of Papyrus, "The knowledge we have gained in working
with
> > the NASCAR? racing franchise has been invaluable. With the full support
of
> > Sierra behind us and the creative insight of this talented studio, I
have
> no
> > doubt that the superior quality Papyrus fans have come to expect will
> > definitely be translated into more spectacular racing titles."

> >       This February 2003, NASCAR? Racing 2003 Season will immerse you in
> the
> > most captivating NASCAR racing experience available on the PC. Tracks
come
> > to life as dirt, debris, and oil buildup on the windshield, clouds cast
> > shadows and flags wave in the breeze, giving players the most engaging
> > driving experience available for the PC. Extraordinary 3D graphics, an
> > explosive sound system, driving lessons and track tutorials, and 2003
> > drivers, teams and paint schemes will complete the legacy of award
winning
> > NASCAR? Racing games. As Papyrus completes the final lap in the NASCAR?
> > Racing series, a new legacy begins for the team that set the standard in
> the
> > racing simulation genre.

> >       About NASCAR
> >       The NASCAR? Licensing and Retail Development team that is based in
> > C***te, NC, is committed to creating retail programs that provide
value
> > to NASCAR sponsors, promotional partners, licensees as well as drivers,
> > teams and tracks. Under the direction of vice president of strategic
> > marketing and licensing, Steve Boguski, and managing director Dee Scott,
> the
> > department researches new categories, licenses qualified companies,
> handles
> > quality control, and develops retail partnerships in an effort to drive
> > sales of NASCAR-licensed product. NASCAR supports its line of licensed
> > products through an integrated marketing strategy including annual trade
> > advertising, a comprehensive retail guide, trade show exhibits, a
> quarterly
> > newsletter and a dedicated web presence on NASCAR.com.

> >       About Sierra
> >       Sierra Entertainment, Inc., http://www.racesimcentral.net/, a studio of the
> > Games division of Vivendi Universal Publishing, is one of the original
> > developers and largest worldwide publishers of interactive entertainment
> > software. Based in Bellevue, WA, Sierra is renowned for releasing
> critically
> > acclaimed and award winning titles that represent a wide variety of
> computer
> > entertainment on game consoles and PC platforms.

> > --
> > Donald Wilshe
> > 888 588-9207
> > Martel Brothers Performance, Worlds Largest On-Line Auto Parts Mfg
Catalog
> > Library
> > www.martelbros.com
> > Other Interest:
> > www.ivga.com
> > www.games-advertising.com
> > www.whra.com