With the exception of series like Gran Turismo and Forza, racing games on consoles tend to shy away from strict simulation, opting instead for a more arcade-focused experience. But veteran PC racing sim developer SimBin wants to change all that.
And so the Swedish company has teamed up with publisher Atari to deliver Race Pro exclusively to Xbox 360 gamers next month, a decision that caught many console racing gamers by surprise. Sure, SimBin's GTR series is revered among PC racing die-hards (the dudes with the special force-feedback chairs and titanium steering wheel controllers that cost more than a Subaru Justy). But among console gamers, the company is an unknown. So what can you expect from SimBin's first console foray?
It’s no secret that the Xbox 360’s lifespan is coming to an end, meaning we’ve got an extensive library of games to sort through and possibly trade-in to GameStop or EBGames. Because of this, used Xbox 360 games are incredibly cheap, and a lot of people might be spending this summer adding those last few games to their collections.
Time to round up the best racing titles in a Top 10 run down.
Console Monster writes: "If you thought the last few Xbox Live Marketplace updates have been lacking in content, today's certainly doesn't, with an array of new content releasing. The highlight of today's new content is the Race Pro downloadable content, which comes in the form of two new packs containing new cars and tracks. There's also some new Guitar Hero: World Tour tracks, Dynasty Warriors 6 Empires content and a range of themes and picture packs. Here is the full Marketplace update for Thursday 30th July 2009:
Game Add-Ons
Race Pro Pack 2
Price: 560 Microsoft Points
Size: 2 GB
8 cars (52 skins) / 2 Tracks / WTCC 08 season Lada 110 WTCC Honda Accord Euro R Volvo C30 BMW E90 Chevrolet Lacetti Seat Leon TDI Seat Leon TFSI Formula Master Estoril (Portugal) Okayama (Japan) There are no refunds for this item. For more information, see www.xbox.com/live/accounts..."
The long awaited downloadable content for RACE Pro is finally here and available for download. There are a number of new cars added to the game, as well as the Mid Ohio track (plus variations) and the Spa Francorchamps race way.
Who the hell was waiting? Didn't know people actually still play this game yet alone bought it.
sound awesome
GT and strict simulation should never be in the same sentence. Race Pro looks like a beast but I don't know if it can take Forza's crown.