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[Kampfheld]

Here are the perks he goes over in the video:

XP EVERYWHERE
Earn XP from banking Skills in Freeroam

BOUNTY HUNTER
Drivatars with Head to Head bounties can be seen on the map and mini-map

PAPARAZZI
Cars you need for Horizon Promo are called out

IMMUNE SYSTEM
You start games of Infected in a ghosted state for 15s unless you start as the first Infected player

FAST TRAVEL ANYWHERE
Enables fast travel anywhere

GHOST KING
Your ghost state lasts 2s longer when you become King

DAILY DOUBLE
You earn double the reward from your daily Drivatar payouts

BARGAIN HUNTER
Permanent 10% discount at the Autoshow

ET TU, BRUTE?
You earn 25% more Credits when you beat a Friend's Drivatar in a Head to Head race

DISCOUNT PARTS
Permanent 10% discount for Upgrades

PROFIT SHARE
You earn 25% more Credits from Tuning and Paint downloads

Thanks! Sounds all fair and good balanced.

 

[JLeack]

I'm not very excited for this, but I hope it rocks. I still love Forza 5. A new game to play this holiday season would be nice, though.

 

[AU Tiger]

Looks really fun but LOL @ driving over 100mph offroad. Race built trophy trucks, yes; Lambo's, LOL pls.

They should at least make the car thrash around a little harder when they go off road or quickly degrade the suspension components.. or is there vehicle destruction?

 

[nib95]

I prefer The SimPit's E3 previews and coverage. It's a new site by ex Inside Sim Racing's presenter Shaun Cole.

Here's their Forza Horizon 2 coverage. Their other videos are also great.

http://youtu.be/frkfIxSD6zQ

 

[m23]

I prefer The SimPit's E3 previews and coverage. It's a new site by ex Inside Sim Racing's presenter Shaun Cole.

Here's their Forza Horizon 2 coverage. Their other videos are also great.

http://youtu.be/frkfIxSD6zQ

Hmmm, didn't know the guys split up.

 

[guitarhero]

FAST TRAVEL ANYWHERE
Enables fast travel anywhere

YES. Horizon 1 had this as paid DLC, so I'm glad this is unlockable through normal playing.

DISCOUNT PARTS
Permanent 10% discount for Upgrades

Interesting...does this mean you won't get 100% just from hitting signs?

 

[HeliosT10]

YES. Horizon 1 had this as paid DLC, so I'm glad this is unlockable through normal playing.




Interesting...does this mean you won't get 100% just from hitting signs?

There are breakable signs in the game, but they give you different rewards now

 

[cool_dude]

Looks really fun but LOL @ driving over 100mph offroad. Race built trophy trucks, yes; Lambo's, LOL pls.

They should at least make the car thrash around a little harder when they go off road or quickly degrade the suspension components.. or is there vehicle destruction?

Watch Transformers 4 and you will see a Lambo off-road through corn fields. Looks just like Forza Horizon 2.

 

[VanWinkle]

This game will be such a blast. Can't wait!

 

[buckeye13]

Looks really fun but LOL @ driving over 100mph offroad. Race built trophy trucks, yes; Lambo's, LOL pls.

They should at least make the car thrash around a little harder when they go off road or quickly degrade the suspension components.. or is there vehicle destruction?

Yep this is exact reason im not feeling this game. Driving Lambos off road 100 mph, what am I missing, never played the first Horizon.

 

[Shortt Sirket]

Looks really fun but LOL @ driving over 100mph offroad. Race built trophy trucks, yes; Lambo's, LOL pls.

They should at least make the car thrash around a little harder when they go off road or quickly degrade the suspension components.. or is there vehicle destruction?

Yep this is exact reason im not feeling this game. Driving Lambos off road 100 mph, what am I missing, never played the first Horizon.

Wow you guys are right! You know what would be more fun? If you went off road and got stuck in a ditch! They could add in having you call for a tow truck and then waiting there for 2 hours for it to show up just so it can rip off the front bumper as it tries to pull you back on the road. Then they could show it being towed to an "insurance approved bodyshop" where they hold the car for 3 months while they do a subpar repair job. Then you could even haggle with the insurance company about your deductible and then spend months in court trying to get them to pay for any of it!

Wow, that would be MUCH more fun! I can't wait for that game....


Seriously guys, it is a bloody game! Total realism is not what it is going for, neither is it what (most) people want in this game. I dunno, maybe people like to have fun. Weird, I know.

 

[m23]

Wow you guys are right! You know what would be more fun? If you went off road and got stuck in a ditch! They could add in having you call for a tow truck and then waiting there for 2 hours for it to show up just so it can rip off the front bumper as it tries to pull you back on the road. Then they could show it being towed to an "insurance approved bodyshop" where they hold the car for 3 months while they do a subpar repair job. Then you could even haggle with the insurance company about it and then spend months in court.

I lol'd.

 

[RyudBoy]

I prefer The SimPit's E3 previews and coverage. It's a new site by ex Inside Sim Racing's presenter Shaun Cole.

Here's their Forza Horizon 2 coverage. Their other videos are also great.

http://youtu.be/frkfIxSD6zQ

I always wondered why I never saw Shawn anymore. Thx for the link!

 

[Cygnus]

Wow you guys are right! You know what would be more fun? If you went off road and got stuck in a ditch! They could add in having you call for a tow truck and then waiting there for 2 hours for it to show up just so it can rip off the front bumper as it tries to pull you back on the road. Then they could show it being towed to an "insurance approved bodyshop" where they hold the car for 3 months while they do a subpar repair job. Then you could even haggle with the insurance company about your deductible and then spend months in court trying to get them to pay for any of it!

Wow, that would be MUCH more fun! I can't wait for that game....


Seriously guys, it is a bloody game! Total realism is not what it is going for, neither is it what (most) people want in this game. I dunno, maybe people like to have fun. Weird, I know.

Hey Spintires is awesome.

 

[Amaya]

I don't own an xbone and don't plan on buying one but I wanted to see what DriveClub had for competition. I have to say this looks great. No hate from me. Playas!

 

[Cygnus]

I don't own an xbone and don't plan on buying one but I wanted to see what DriveClub had for competition. I have to say this looks great. No hate from me. Playas!

It's on 360 too btw.

 

[Banjo-Kazooie]

Wow you guys are right! You know what would be more fun? If you went off road and got stuck in a ditch! They could add in having you call for a tow truck and then waiting there for 2 hours for it to show up just so it can rip off the front bumper as it tries to pull you back on the road. Then they could show it being towed to an "insurance approved bodyshop" where they hold the car for 3 months while they do a subpar repair job. Then you could even haggle with the insurance company about your deductible and then spend months in court trying to get them to pay for any of it!

Wow, that would be MUCH more fun! I can't wait for that game....


Seriously guys, it is a bloody game! Total realism is not what it is going for, neither is it what (most) people want in this game. I dunno, maybe people like to have fun. Weird, I know.

This is the highlight of my morning. Thank you, lol.

I don't own an xbone and don't plan on buying one but I wanted to see what DriveClub had for competition. I have to say this looks great. No hate from me. Playas!

No matter what system you are on this fall, you have great options between this, Driveclub, Project Cars, and The Club.

Gamers are true winners this fall.

 

[NoMoreTrolls]

This looks pretty great! I'll probably pick this up when it drops, though it may have to wait because of the mass of games releasing in a few months. Who has time for all these games?

 

[pop_tarts]

Why do people forget about The Crew o.o

 

[Cygnus]

Why do people forget about The Crew o.o

Because it's multiplatform?

 

[pop_tarts]

Because it's multiplatform?

Nope when ever FH2 or Driveclub comes up they talking about Forza and Gran Turismo or Pcars. While in another FH2 thread, it was only compared to DC of course. I understand because they are on their respective console. But the better comparison would be FH2 vs The Crew.

 

[Miles Quaritch]

Why do people forget about The Crew o.o

The Crew doesn't look particularly interesting.

At least not to me. Reminds me a lot of FUEL and that game was garbage outside of the fantastic extreme weather.

 

[Shortt Sirket]

Nope when ever FH2 or Driveclub comes up they talking about Forza and Gran Turismo or Pcars. While in another FH2 thread, it was only compared to DC of course. I understand because they are on their respective console. But the better comparison would be FH2 vs The Crew.

I think the bigger problem on why nobody mentions The Crew is because there has been barely information on it lately. I was really interested when they first showed it but after the mediocre E3 showing and a lack of info, I think people are just forgetting about it.

 

[Red Chocobo]

Why do people forget about The Crew o.o

Online-only.

I took it straight off my radar because of that. Which is a shame, because it looked quite good otherwise.

 

[nib95]

Because it's multiplatform?

I don't think it's just that. The Crew genuinely lacks the polish and refinement of Driveclub and Forza Horizon 2, and even ProjectCars imo. Handling mechanics just seem overly loose, floaty and imprecise, and the graphics and overall presentation leave a lot to be desired compared to the others.

Not saying it won't be a great game, I honestly have no idea if it will or won't, but the exclusives and PCars look a lot better at the moment imo.

 

[pop_tarts]

I think the bigger problem on why nobody mentions The Crew is because there has been barely information on it lately. I was really interested when they first showed it but after the mediocre E3 showing and a lack of info, I think people are just forgetting about it.

Far enough, I wanted to try it out at E3 but there was too long of a line and being a Playstation MVP we had a schedule to go by so it never happened. I hope it does well I actually enjoyed FUEL not as long as I wanted it did get old, but I think that's because of its one setting. The Crew has City, Mountains with snow, Rainy Days, and san dunes with everything in between.

It's true when they say racing fans will be spoiled with all these games. Need for Speed Rivals was decent but it didn't tie me over.

 

[VibratingDonkey]

Why do people forget about The Crew o.o

People should forget it because Ubisoft is implementing gros...I mean good design such as microtransactions and always online.

Ubisoft's future digital strategy.
http://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/2014-07-03-gamer-resistance-to-digital-decreasing-ubisoft
http://www.gamespot.com/articles/fa...more-multiplayer-than-far-cry-3/1100-6419681/

The Crew specific.
http://www.videogamer.com/ps4/the_c...y_performance_parts_with_real_world_cash.html
http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showpost.php?p=119567252&postcount=71
http://www.videogamer.com/ps4/the_c...enever_you_lose_your_internet_connection.html

It sucks because in theory The Crew sounds pretty good and as I understand it is basically some TDU people making a spiritual sequel.
So thank goodness Horizon 2 is here to take over that mantle then.

 

[Shortt Sirket]

Online-only.

I took it straight off my radar because of that. Which is a shame, because it looked quite good otherwise.

Shit, I totally forgot about that part. Yup, I am out. Too bad too...

At least we will all still have DC and FH2.

 

[klodeckel]

lol

found on reddit.

Spoiler

Don't take things too serious ...

I really want to see some new footage! :'(

 

[nib95]

found on reddit.

I really want to see some new footage! :'(

Definitely drives home FH2's open world physics angle, which does offer a great degree of freedom and options. How that translates to improving races remains to be seen. There's still the possibility that too much freedom could negatively impact things too, what with some taking crazy shortcuts whilst others might not know them, or just want to stick with the tracks.

On a side note, Driveclub's physics actually look great in that GIF, at least with respect to visual feedback anyway. Conversely I think Playground need to tweak the suspension feedback when off road racing, and maybe improve some of the effects. Eg instead of weird looking random sequential poofs of dust, have it more volumetric. Building up, moving and swaying down the field (and not traveling through the car as it does now). Also have far more grass and dirt throwing up around the car. And when you smash through wooden barriers, instead of a few planks flying through the air, have it splinter in to hundreds of shards of wood, and have less emphasis on that same dust cloud.

 

[Black Mantis]

Definitely drives home FH2's open world physics angle, which does offer a great degree of freedom and options. How that translates to improving races remains to be seen. There's still the possibility that too much freedom could negatively impact things too, what with some taking crazy shortcuts whilst others might not know them, or just want to stick with the tracks.

On a side note, Driveclub's physics actually look great in that GIF, at least with respect to visual feedback anyway. Conversely I think Playground need to tweak the suspension feedback when off road racing, and maybe improve some of the effects. Eg instead of weird looking random sequential poofs of dust, have it more volumetric. Building up, moving and swaying down the field (and not traveling through the car as it does now). Also have far more grass and dirt throwing up around the car. And when you smash through wooden barriers, instead of a few planks flying through the air, have it splinter in to hundreds of shards of wood, and have less emphasis on that same dust cloud.

It's very easy to find the shortcuts. FH2 displays the checkpoint as a vertical line in the distance, as you can see in the GIF. Just aim your car to it and away you go, avoiding obstacles in the way. Having played it last night, it was easy to get to grips with and there's the option of rewinding too.

As for wanting to stay on the tracks, surely if you know the game is completely open, why not go for another racer that is closed circuit based?

 

[Red Chocobo]

I'm not sure which game this gif is supposed to be trolling.

On one hand it shows that Horizon 2 is cool for being open-world. But on the other, it makes DC look far more realistic :/

 

[ethomaz]

I'm a bit confuse

I always thought Inside Sim Racing was focused in Simulator Racings Games but now they are giving previews/reviews about not sim racing games? I never expected they to have insights about DriveClub or Forza Horizon... while fine it is just weird.