rec.autos.simulators

> -Larry

> > This is info I just seen today swiped from Total Racing Sims. Credit
> > to them :) This should make my Nascar console racing much more
> > enjoyable this season. Already heard about all the improvements they
> > are making for Thunder 2003 with the TV style replays during cautions
> > and the new damage model and better physics but this news about Heat
> > makes me drool. It was on their website that the game will be
> > available for the PS2 and Gamecube.

> > Incorporated into the game is a brand new Career Mode. Finally we get
> > a new type of mode not found in any other version. Listen to
> > this...there are four seperate careers to compete in. The first is the
> > NASCAR Weekly Race Series which is where every rookie must start.
> > After getting through this series it is then on to the NASCAR
> > Featherlight Modified series for a little open-wheeled
> > wheelin'-and-dealin'. Think you are good? Try your hand at the NASCAR
> > Craftsman Truck series next. Finally your road ends when you make it
> > to the ulitmate championship season in the NASCAR Winston Cup series.

> > Throughout their career, the driver's will experience things that many
> > of the professionals go through each day. Losing a race can mean a lot
> > more than just a few spots in the points standings. It can also mean
> > less money from the sponsors. Your management skills will be put to
> > the test as you have to build and maintain a working race team. Don't
> > worry, you will have some help. Keep track of your progress with a
> > newly-designed statistics program.

> > On top of the new career mode there will be the Season, Single Race,
> > Beat the Heat, Pro Trainer (where drivers show you the way they race
> > the different tracks), and Head-to-Head modes. With the addition of
> > new dirt tracks, the official count is at 31 courses. Monster Games
> > Inc., the developer, also created a new damage system to round off the
> > total package.

> > Now I am a little more e***d about this product. The new career mode
> > really sounds fascinating and makes me really want to test my skills
> > in a variety of new modes. Now we have to earn our way to the big
> > leagues which should add hours of enjoyment! Visit our Indepth for
> > some screenshots of the title.

> Consoles are basically equal to PC's now, with one nice benefit...  the
> games work without a buttload of tweaking.  It's kinda nice not waiting
for
> patch after patch after patch to get a version of a game that works with
my
> specific hardware.

> With a $199 price tag, everyone should own a PS2 or XBox.

> > I hope there's a PC version.  I don't do consoles...

> > -Larry

> > > This is info I just seen today swiped from Total Racing Sims. Credit
> > > to them :) This should make my Nascar console racing much more
> > > enjoyable this season. Already heard about all the improvements they
> > > are making for Thunder 2003 with the TV style replays during cautions
> > > and the new damage model and better physics but this news about Heat
> > > makes me drool. It was on their website that the game will be
> > > available for the PS2 and Gamecube.

> > > Incorporated into the game is a brand new Career Mode. Finally we get
> > > a new type of mode not found in any other version. Listen to
> > > this...there are four seperate careers to compete in. The first is the
> > > NASCAR Weekly Race Series which is where every rookie must start.
> > > After getting through this series it is then on to the NASCAR
> > > Featherlight Modified series for a little open-wheeled
> > > wheelin'-and-dealin'. Think you are good? Try your hand at the NASCAR
> > > Craftsman Truck series next. Finally your road ends when you make it
> > > to the ulitmate championship season in the NASCAR Winston Cup series.

> > > Throughout their career, the driver's will experience things that many
> > > of the professionals go through each day. Losing a race can mean a lot
> > > more than just a few spots in the points standings. It can also mean
> > > less money from the sponsors. Your management skills will be put to
> > > the test as you have to build and maintain a working race team. Don't
> > > worry, you will have some help. Keep track of your progress with a
> > > newly-designed statistics program.

> > > On top of the new career mode there will be the Season, Single Race,
> > > Beat the Heat, Pro Trainer (where drivers show you the way they race
> > > the different tracks), and Head-to-Head modes. With the addition of
> > > new dirt tracks, the official count is at 31 courses. Monster Games
> > > Inc., the developer, also created a new damage system to round off the
> > > total package.

> > > Now I am a little more e***d about this product. The new career mode
> > > really sounds fascinating and makes me really want to test my skills
> > > in a variety of new modes. Now we have to earn our way to the big
> > > leagues which should add hours of enjoyment! Visit our Indepth for
> > > some screenshots of the title.

> Consoles are basically equal to PC's now, with one nice benefit...  the
> games work without a buttload of tweaking.  It's kinda nice not waiting
for
> patch after patch after patch to get a version of a game that works with
my
> specific hardware.

> With a $199 price tag, everyone should own a PS2 or XBox.

> > I hope there's a PC version.  I don't do consoles...

> > -Larry

> > > This is info I just seen today swiped from Total Racing Sims. Credit
> > > to them :) This should make my Nascar console racing much more
> > > enjoyable this season. Already heard about all the improvements they
> > > are making for Thunder 2003 with the TV style replays during cautions
> > > and the new damage model and better physics but this news about Heat
> > > makes me drool. It was on their website that the game will be
> > > available for the PS2 and Gamecube.

> > > Incorporated into the game is a brand new Career Mode. Finally we get
> > > a new type of mode not found in any other version. Listen to
> > > this...there are four seperate careers to compete in. The first is the
> > > NASCAR Weekly Race Series which is where every rookie must start.
> > > After getting through this series it is then on to the NASCAR
> > > Featherlight Modified series for a little open-wheeled
> > > wheelin'-and-dealin'. Think you are good? Try your hand at the NASCAR
> > > Craftsman Truck series next. Finally your road ends when you make it
> > > to the ulitmate championship season in the NASCAR Winston Cup series.

> > > Throughout their career, the driver's will experience things that many
> > > of the professionals go through each day. Losing a race can mean a lot
> > > more than just a few spots in the points standings. It can also mean
> > > less money from the sponsors. Your management skills will be put to
> > > the test as you have to build and maintain a working race team. Don't
> > > worry, you will have some help. Keep track of your progress with a
> > > newly-designed statistics program.

> > > On top of the new career mode there will be the Season, Single Race,
> > > Beat the Heat, Pro Trainer (where drivers show you the way they race
> > > the different tracks), and Head-to-Head modes. With the addition of
> > > new dirt tracks, the official count is at 31 courses. Monster Games
> > > Inc., the developer, also created a new damage system to round off the
> > > total package.

> > > Now I am a little more e***d about this product. The new career mode
> > > really sounds fascinating and makes me really want to test my skills
> > > in a variety of new modes. Now we have to earn our way to the big
> > > leagues which should add hours of enjoyment! Visit our Indepth for
> > > some screenshots of the title.

>Consoles are basically equal to PC's now, with one nice benefit...  the
>games work without a buttload of tweaking.  It's kinda nice not waiting for
>patch after patch after patch to get a version of a game that works with my
>specific hardware.

>With a $199 price tag, everyone should own a PS2 or XBox.