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RaychelSnr · 01-21-2011, 02:27 PM

In mid-January, rumors were circulating that Eutechnyx was on the verge of delaying one of the most anticipated games of the year, NASCAR 2011: The Game. The rumors ended up being true.

While this created quite a bit of buzz on message boards, most of the reaction was of a positive nature. Even though no one wants to wait for an anticipated title, gamers seem to appreciate a company that understands that the quality of a title is the top priority. And the Eutechnyx developers have understood from day one that NASCAR fans (and racing fans in general) know a ton about their beloved sport, and they understand its most intricate details. In other words, the developers realize they need to deliver or fear the wrath of the knowledgeable fans.

I had a chance to sit down with Gregg Baker, the community leader at Eutechnyx, and talk about the decision to delay the game as well as the reasoning behind it.

Read More - Talking the NASCAR 2011 Delay with Eutechnyx's Gregg Baker

BurghFan · 01-21-2011, 03:11 PM

I think they are making a wise decision in delaying the game to make sure everything is fine tuned. I'd much rather wait an extra 6 weeks for a polished product than get a game then have to wait for 1 or more patches to fix bugs that were missed because the game was shipped before it was truly ready. I still can't wait for this game.

Flamehead · 01-21-2011, 03:17 PM

Yes, kudos to Eutechnyx. The exact opposite happened with Codemaster's F12010, and boy did it come back to haunt them in regard to quality and fan perception.

Looking forward to this one!

Dazraz · 01-21-2011, 03:18 PM

A sensible decision. The developers obviously see the NASCAR franchise as being a long term deal with the prospect of yearly releases. Therefore it is critical they get the series off to a solid start. Releasing an unfinished product will put off many fringe consumers who may never give the series another look if they are not impressed the first time around.

statum71 · 01-21-2011, 04:21 PM

Didn't know about the delay.

Oh well...it'll be worth the wait. 'Til then I'll look forward to The Show and Fight Night.

countryboy · 01-21-2011, 05:25 PM

Good to see in this day and age a company not rushing a product to make a buck, but instead caring about the quality. Kudos

radney · 01-21-2011, 05:50 PM

Bummer.......I guess I'll look forward to MLB 11 The Show to take my mind off of it.

shigogouhou · 01-21-2011, 05:52 PM

Would've been nice to see him not dodge every "So why the delay?" query, but it's been several years since I bought a NASCAR game anyway so what's another six weeks, I suppose.

01-21-2011, 02:27 PM	#1
RaychelSnr Executive Editor OVR: 57 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Oklahoma City, OK Posts: 4,846 Blog Entries: 490	Talking the NASCAR 2011 Delay with Eutechnyx's Gregg Baker In mid-January, rumors were circulating that Eutechnyx was on the verge of delaying one of the most anticipated games of the year, NASCAR 2011: The Game. The rumors ended up being true. While this created quite a bit of buzz on message boards, most of the reaction was of a positive nature. Even though no one wants to wait for an anticipated title, gamers seem to appreciate a company that understands that the quality of a title is the top priority. And the Eutechnyx developers have understood from day one that NASCAR fans (and racing fans in general) know a ton about their beloved sport, and they understand its most intricate details. In other words, the developers realize they need to deliver or fear the wrath of the knowledgeable fans. I had a chance to sit down with Gregg Baker, the community leader at Eutechnyx, and talk about the decision to delay the game as well as the reasoning behind it. Read More - Talking the NASCAR 2011 Delay with Eutechnyx's Gregg Baker Platform: Xbox 360 / PS3 / Wii

01-21-2011, 03:17 PM	#3
Flamehead Banned OVR: 11 Join Date: Dec 2002	Re: Talking the NASCAR 2011 Delay with Eutechnyx's Gregg Baker Yes, kudos to Eutechnyx. The exact opposite happened with Codemaster's F12010, and boy did it come back to haunt them in regard to quality and fan perception. Looking forward to this one!

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01-21-2011, 03:11 PM	#2
BurghFan #BurghProud OVR: 34 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 10,082 Blog Entries: 2	I think they are making a wise decision in delaying the game to make sure everything is fine tuned. I'd much rather wait an extra 6 weeks for a polished product than get a game then have to wait for 1 or more patches to fix bugs that were missed because the game was shipped before it was truly ready. I still can't wait for this game.

01-21-2011, 03:18 PM	#4
Dazraz Pro OVR: 33 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Kent, UK Blog Entries: 49	A sensible decision. The developers obviously see the NASCAR franchise as being a long term deal with the prospect of yearly releases. Therefore it is critical they get the series off to a solid start. Releasing an unfinished product will put off many fringe consumers who may never give the series another look if they are not impressed the first time around.

01-21-2011, 04:21 PM	#5
statum71 MVP OVR: 61 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Arlington, Tx Blog Entries: 27	Didn't know about the delay. Oh well...it'll be worth the wait. 'Til then I'll look forward to The Show and Fight Night.

01-21-2011, 05:25 PM	#6
countryboy Then..Now...Forever OVR: 62 Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Greenville, IN Posts: 51,633 Blog Entries: 1	Good to see in this day and age a company not rushing a product to make a buck, but instead caring about the quality. Kudos

01-21-2011, 05:50 PM	#7
radney Rookie OVR: 0 Join Date: Dec 2009	Bummer.......I guess I'll look forward to MLB 11 The Show to take my mind off of it.

01-21-2011, 05:52 PM	#8
shigogouhou Banned OVR: 13 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Rochester, NY Blog Entries: 4	Would've been nice to see him not dodge every "So why the delay?" query, but it's been several years since I bought a NASCAR game anyway so what's another six weeks, I suppose.