NASCAR The Game 2011 Q&A and Impressions

[dynamitekid42]

Re: NASCAR The Game 2011 Q&A and Impressions

I am also really enjoying the PS3 version still very much. I will say though, have not opened the 360 version yet. This game does a lot of things very well, and there are some things that still need worked on. I also hope people were not looking for NASCAR 2003(which I love and race weekly) because they never said it wa going to be that. In fact the were very explicit that it was going to have a mixture of sim and arcade...and I think they nailed that aspect of it.

I feel bad for the 360 crowd I guess, but I can't compare yet. The majority of PS3 users are really liking the game. Even over on the official forums, the PS3 crowd seems to be really enjoying it for the most part.

It has it's issues, and hopefully they will get worked out, but racing on very hard, with no assist, is a blast to me. I feel like the driving model is done very well, and the AI for the most part is pretty smart, other then being over cautious on some tracks, when bunched together.

People act like the stupid AI on NASCAR 2003 was flawless, let me tell you, they are anything but flawless in that game, and it's PC based. Before that game was modded, the AI drove the same lines, and hardly ever crashed......it's took a bunch of great modders to form that game into what it is today, and it didnt happen in 3 months.

I respect everyones opinion, and like I said, I feel bad for the 360 crowd right now. I am not saying that people are wrong in their complaints, I just know that this PS3 version is about as much fun as I have ever had with a console version of a NASCAR game.

Such a cheerleader. Oh wait, you write for this site. Oh, this site gets paid from these developers. Oh, I see.

[olefivetime48]

Yeah i think that's about right. But I honestly can't tell a difference in patch vs. pre patch play. Most caution lights are still yellow or red. Anything but very hard mode would be a complete waste of time. I can brag on the bump drafting though. There's some good racing on the superspeedways for sure.

[bluengold34_OS]

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Such a cheerleader. Oh wait, you write for this site. Oh, this site gets paid from these developers. Oh, I see.

Listen I understand your frustration, but you dont have to act like that. We don't get paid from any developers. I am a cheerleader because I really like the game. Its funny you say that when you type behind a keyboard.

I am still on here, and willing to answer any questions. I have not hidden from anybody at all, and I stand behind my impressions of this game for the PS3.....is it cool being a tough internet bully?

[chapmac24]

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Listen I understand your frustration, but you dont have to act like that. We don't get paid from any developers. I am a cheerleader because I really like the game. Its funny you say that when you type behind a keyboard.

I am still on here, and willing to answer any questions. I have not hidden from anybody at all, and I stand behind my impressions of this game for the PS3.....is it cool being a tough internet bully?

I'm on PS3, and like my previous post I am really enjoying the game... So speak for yourself when you say "everybody" hates the game

[olefivetime48]

Listen I understand your frustration, but you dont have to act like that. We don't get paid from any developers. I am a cheerleader because I really like the game. Its funny you say that when you type behind a keyboard.

I am still on here, and willing to answer any questions. I have not hidden from anybody at all, and I stand behind my impressions of this game for the PS3.....is it cool being a tough internet bully?

I know the game was a let down but is it really as bad as everyone is making out to be?? It beats EA hands down.

[BurghFan]

Re: NASCAR The Game 2011 Q&A and Impressions

I just don't get it?? Why can't a company take 99% of the PC NASCAR2003 game and poof!!! The best racing game ever......how can this be so hard to see. EA spent about 8-10 years running the game into the ditch, it's as if these companies keep tryin' to create something different when the winning game model already exist! Just update drivers, add a track or two, and it would be nice to have a choice in what point system to run, pre Brian France Jr or this new age gimmick chase stuff. I wonder how their meetings go before settling on their direction. This should be one of the easiest sports to create a game for, especially since it has been done already (pc's Nascar 2003), now with the ps3, they should be able to do whatever palpayrus has done......sure is a head scatcher. I'am glad some people have found some entertainment value out of it, $60 isn't a drop in the bucket for most gamers.....I just don't know if patches can fix this game, hope I'm wrong, cause I love Nascar racing games....

First off Eutechnyx doesn't have the rights to use the coding and programming that Papyrus used for NR2K3. Secondly, the programming used to make that game is nearly a decade old and probably wouldn't work on modern platforms. Finally, it's been said a million times already that a later patch will have all the updates for 2011 (points, schedule, paint schemes).

[RunN1st]

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Such a cheerleader. Oh wait, you write for this site. Oh, this site gets paid from these developers. Oh, I see.

Enough already, man! I also write for this site and I purchased my copy via Amazon yesterday. I will not be opening my copy... Instead, I'll be sending it back for a full refund. I took into consideration what Bob, TCrouch and others have stated and I made my decision based on their observations.

No need to be mad at others for not taking into consideration multiple POVs. Most 'games' have bugs and that's just the way it is. In this day and age, a little patience will save you some aggravation and frustration.

BTW: Bob also enjoys long walks on the beach and has a thing for butterflies! LOL

[Cimmarov]

Re: NASCAR The Game 2011 Q&A and Impressions

I just don't get it?? Why can't a company take 99% of the PC NASCAR2003 game and poof!!! The best racing game ever......how can this be so hard to see. EA spent about 8-10 years running the game into the ditch, it's as if these companies keep tryin' to create something different when the winning game model already exist! Just update drivers, add a track or two, and it would be nice to have a choice in what point system to run, pre Brian France Jr or this new age gimmick chase stuff. I wonder how their meetings go before settling on their direction. This should be one of the easiest sports to create a game for, especially since it has been done already (pc's Nascar 2003), now with the ps3, they should be able to do whatever palpayrus has done......sure is a head scatcher. I'am glad some people have found some entertainment value out of it, $60 isn't a drop in the bucket for most gamers.....I just don't know if patches can fix this game, hope I'm wrong, cause I love Nascar racing games....

I also enjoy Nascar 2003 a ton. IMO, I think that game was just ok. It was the mod community that made that game what it was.

[dynamitekid42]

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Its funny you say that when you type behind a keyboard. is it cool being a tough internet bully?

Where else would I say it? Should we meet over dinner or something?

[bluengold34_OS]

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Where else would I say it? Should we meet over dinner or something?

Yeah...its always a smart *** comeback..right. You know there were 3 other guys who had the 360 version in here giving impressions that liked the game also. They are not writers, but were they getting paid also?

Its people like you who can't discuss a difference of opinion about something because A. they are not smart enough B. Because they are punks.

So they just go onto message boards and write smartass remarks to cover it up........

If you would have decided to act like an adult, and talk about our different opinions, I would gladly do it. You have to take the scumbag route and act like your 12 years old.

[nolesfan69]

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Where else would I say it? Should we meet over dinner or something?

I bought the game today and due to the fact that the 360 version has more
issues than the PS3 version. I am going to return my unopened copy for
something else. And for you dynamitekid please show some respect for the
guys here at this site. I have been here since 2005 and I always respected
and trusted the opinions of the MATURE members on this site.

[petty43]

Re: Official NASCAR The Game 2011 - QnA session

Well here is the issue, you cant go into "photo mode" unless you are using a controller. I am using my gt5 wheel, and even if I turn on one of DS3 controllers, it still will not let me. So I think its safe to assume that unless your willing to unplug your wheel, then turn your controller on, you cant take photos.

As far videos go, the option I was hoping would work, is not. I am hoping it has a video mode, in which I can record, the upload. This next time I turn the game on(after a little lunch) I am going to test with a controller, and try photo mode...and hopefully videos can done somehow.

By the way........the game controls just awesome with a wheel!

hey blue if you get a chance run some on the 360 and let us know if they are there is a big difference in the way they play

[DirtyJerz32]

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I love when people sign up to be a member the day a game comes out. Then have the nerve to bash the game and bash members of this site. People have nothing else better to do with their time.

Sad, just sad!

Anyway, back to the impressions.

I'm thinking about picking this up tomorrow when I get off works. It seems people are against the 360 version versus the ps3 version. Have they talked about a demo for this? It would help with some people that are on the fence with it.

[bluengold34_OS]

Re: Official NASCAR The Game 2011 - QnA session

hey blue if you get a chance run some on the 360 and let us know if they are there is a big difference in the way they play

Bro....I will bust open the 360 version tommorow and hit the thread back up with some impressions of the differences(if any) on both systems.

[DirtyJerz32]

Re: Official NASCAR The Game 2011 - QnA session

Bro....I will bust open the 360 version tommorow and hit the thread back up with some impressions of the differences(if any) on both systems.

Looking forward to hearing you thoughts bng34. I'm a casual fan of nascar, but I'm on the fence as to which version to get. Thanks for the help.