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DiRT 4 confirmed in the first video. 👍
Based on the comments in the GameSpot video, the DIRT franchise has been split in two: one branch will take on traditional rallying, while the SHOWDOWN branch will be geared towards, as you say, destructive gameplay.It also sounds like Dirt Showdown will be a new series of destruction style games that runs along side the more traditional style rally game.
prisonermonkeysBased on the comments in the GameSpot video, the DIRT franchise has been split in two: one branch will take on traditional rallying, while the SHOWDOWN branch will be geared towards, as you say, destructive gameplay.
The problem with SHOWDOWN - at the moment - is that we only know of two gameplay modes, 8-Ball and Rampage, and they're just not enough to substantiate an entire title. No doubt Codemasters has some other gameplay modes up their sleeve, but if they don't, then they'd probably need to include 8-Ball and Rampage alongside Gymkhana and Landrush and maybe make Outbreak/Transporter/Invasion playable offline (while keeping Rally, Trailblazer, Head 2 Head and Rallycross for the DIRT games). They might be able to get away with it because those modes were quite under-developed in DIRT 3; the video interview that shows Rampage has a very closed-off areas, and when the whole thing is opened up, it looks like it could be a gymkhana arena. But even then, I think they'd have trouble selling the idea of SHOWDOWN because the game would basically just be a re-hash of DIRT 3's less-popular modes.
prisonermonkeysI don't think Codemasters would have so much trouble raising money for DIRT 4 or GRID 2 that they needed to make SHOWDOWN to pay the bills.
As for the actual price, this whole thing does feel like an expansion pack rather than an actual game (especially in the way they have turned it over so quickly after DIRT 3), so we'll just have to wait and see.
Based on the comments in the GameSpot video, the DIRT franchise has been split in two: one branch will take on traditional rallying, while the SHOWDOWN branch will be geared towards, as you say, destructive gameplay.
The problem with SHOWDOWN - at the moment - is that we only know of two gameplay modes, 8-Ball and Rampage, and they're just not enough to substantiate an entire title. No doubt Codemasters has some other gameplay modes up their sleeve, but if they don't, then they'd probably need to include 8-Ball and Rampage alongside Gymkhana and Landrush and maybe make Outbreak/Transporter/Invasion playable offline (while keeping Rally, Trailblazer, Head 2 Head and Rally-cross for the DIRT games). They might be able to get away with it because those modes were quite under-developed in DIRT 3; the video interview that shows Rampage has a very closed-off areas, and when the whole thing is opened up, it looks like it could be a gymkhana arena. But even then, I think they'd have trouble selling the idea of SHOWDOWN because the game would basically just be a re-hash of DIRT 3's less-popular modes.
"No holds barred racing events: Trade paint and use nitrous to blast past rivals in DiRT Showdown’s racing modes. Courses are littered with obstacles, pinch points, multiple-routes and ramps to deliver adrenaline-fueled racing across spectacular courses, where players are encouraged to do whatever it takes to get over the finish line in first place."
"Bone-crunching Demolition Derby Events: (My personal favorite!) Crash, smash, and bash your way through a range of demolition derby events, pushing our stunning damage engine to its spectacular limits."
"Edge of Control Hoonigan Events: A new accessible trick mechanic lets you go wild in free-roaming, freestyle stunt parks. Gymkhana has been taken to the next level in our Joyride compounds flooded with obstacles and challenges. Hoon your car around trick runs, competitive stunt events and exploration challenges."
Well maybe another team worked on it? I think I saw in one of the trailers that it uses the same lighting engine as 3, so maybe engines were built together and then they split off? I don't know anything about how development works so there's a good chance I'm wrong.
- DiRT Showdown is the latest installment from Codemasters due to be released for the Xbox 360, PS3 and PC in May 2012 (Date TBA).
- The latest installment has followed the previous DiRT games (in some areas) which will include:
- 4 Championships - which will have about 50 events (each?) ranging from Hoonigan to Destruction derby (more events TBA)
- Weather - Weather conditions will include Rain, Sun, Snow and Fog.
- Multilayer - It's been confirmed that there will be 8 player online and Split screen-racing if you just want to race against your friends on the same console, PC split screen is TBA.
- Youtube integration - Codemasters has brought back the Youtube feature that made DiRT 3 re-playable by uploading all you funny moments, best tricks or huge wrecks from disciplines like Gymkhana, and now you will be able to do the same in a discipline like Destruction derby.
- The amount of upload time that you can record is TBA - Might still be 30 seconds like DiRT 3.
- Locations - The Championships will be raced in different locations like San Francisco, Miami, London and Tokyo. If there's anymore locations I will add them.
- DiRT Showdown will use both controllers and wheels. (Where it was previously said that the game will be controller based).
- The Youtube feature will focus more on the crashes rather than the racing.
- The game will feature Day and night racing events, with some racing performed under floodlights.
- Players will be able to issue a Showdown challenge's to friends whether their online or not.
- Codemasters will be using Steam as their client for DiRT Showdown. Not GFWL.
- DiRT Showdown will be using a Updated Ego engine (Also used for DiRT 3)
- As of today, a new location is the Nevada desert for Figure 8 racing
- NOS is available on all Cars, Wagons, Pickups & SUVs.
I thought there was supposed to be a new damage model too.
Ah, Spinal Tap.They said something along the lines of "Turning it up to 11"
I don't think Codemasters would have so much trouble raising money for DIRT 4 or GRID 3 that they needed to make SHOWDOWN to pay the bills.
As for the actual price, this whole thing does feel like an expansion pack rather than an actual game (especially in the way they have turned it over so quickly after DIRT 3), so we'll just have to wait and see.
prisonermonkeysThe reason for thsoe decisions is probably because SHOWDOWN is intended as more of an arcade game, and less of a simulator.
Nope.I know, but did you play GRiD?
Nope.
Nope.
Don't. It's a visually impressive game, but for me the handling leaves much to be desired.
DragonisticThe demo derby racing was the best bit of Grid, thoroughly enjoyable infact and the physics worked nicely on it with no aids and didn't punish you for not using aids as it seemed to for other disciplines.
I've just watched the trailers and gameplay footage for Showdown, what a disappointment. I was trying to keep an open mind about it but it's just not cutting it, the physics look on rails, they've added health to cars, boost in every race, ridiculous points based demo derby (should be last man standing!) and that idiotic commentator during the gameplay.
I was hoping they would keep the games feet on the ground and not alienate fans of previous titles, with a touch of authenticity for the demo derby and copy paste physics from Dirt 2/3 I would have been ready to part with some cash. Roll on the real Dirt 4.
Why do revs always do the opposite of what everyone wants. Every comment I've read on YouTube says exactlh that, and they continue to highlight these things no one wants. Basically, the game has so much potential but it's being ruined. However I'll still get it most likely.
DragonisticI get what they're doing, but the main thing they've done wrong is label it as part of the Dirt series when it's really going a completely different route. It goes against so much that the Dirt series brings, I thought they might bring over some of that though I was certainly expecting them not to. It's more like a spin off and I hope business will resume as normal in the next title.
Don't. It's a visually impressive game, but for me the handling leaves much to be desired.
Watt2159There is only one word I know to describe GRID
UNFAIR
why? I'll tell you why......
R-A-V-E-N-W-E-S-T!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!