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IGN: The Passion of Shift 2 Unleashed

The original Shift was an intriguing and captivating mix of typical Need For Speed excess and convincing handling model – a worrying juxtaposition on paper that mostly worked in practice – but the sequel (which, you'll note, has lost its Need for Speed tag) aims at sharpening its focus onto recreating the authentic racing experience.

Quagmire4829d ago

Can't wait. This is gonna turn out great!

hennessey864829d ago

they are focusing on gimmicks like the helmet cam and the auto log system instead of concentrating on the most important thing the physics. If they want to be a gimmick filled game then they shouldnt keep mentioning gt5 and forza.

MGRogue20174829d ago (Edited 4829d ago )

It it more realistic than... dare I say it.. Gran Turismo 5 though?

Hmmmmmmmmmmmmmm.... If I say yes, I'll be attacked by PS3 fanboys, but if I say no, I'll be praised by 'em like I'm the next Jesus

INehalemEXI4829d ago (Edited 4829d ago )

You could say that it looks amazing. I still got to get it in my hands before deciding.

MGRogue20174829d ago (Edited 4829d ago )

Yes, I think what we really need here is a demo.. on ps3, or xbox 360.. doesn't matter, really. :)

sLeVedInKMaNstEr4829d ago

YESSSSSSSSS! This game will be unstopable!

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Top 10 Racing Games For PS3

A breakdown of the best PS3 racing games according to Rantgaming.com. Games are rated based on replay value, graphics, gameplay, and controls

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Larry L4240d ago

I'm not impressed with much in terms of racing this gen. Graphics have been really raised racently, and it wasn't by the "two kings" (GT and Forza) in racing. Shift 2 and the upcoming Project Cars are now DOMINATING racing games graphically, GT5 and Forza 4/H do not even compare. But physics and gameplay-wise, most everything's been "off" aside from a select few. My short list would be.

#1 GT5. It's still rocking everybody in terms of gameplay and variety. It's got every kind of 4 wheeled racing almost from Karts to F1 and everything in between. GT needs to step it up graphically now though. Forza is the LEAST of their worries there.

#2 Motorstorm Pacific Rift. Just the #1 most fun and intense arcade/off-road racer ever made or ever will be made. SOOOOOO much variety compared to the bare bones (but great) first game, and a way better racing game than the 3rd game which was more like Split-Second than MotorStorm in THIS Motorstorm Fan's opinion.

#3 F1 Championship Edition. This PS3 exclusive launch game is imho still the best F1 game this gen in terms of the racing.

#4 FerrariChallenge/SuperCar Challenge. Alot of people havn't heard about these, they got VERY little attention. They sucked because not alot of cars, but it's a fact that System 3 put into these PS3 exclusives (they were on Wii too, but they weren't as advanced) the most advanced, realistic physics to ever be in a console racer. The same physics they put into their PC sim. Good graphics for the time too. Very under-rated.

#5 Shift 2. This is only here because I think graphically, it's a sneak peek at the next level in racing sim graphics. Project Cars is improving on that. But Shift 2 has HORRIBLE physics and I disliked playing it. If Project Cars can get the physics more in line than Shift 2, and have enough of a garage to have the variety in the racing while keeping the online field fairly even like GT5 does, it will truly be the next level of racing sims, and something may actually pull me away from GT5, which nothing has based on gameplay.

Also: WipeOut HD- awesome game, awesome value, it's expansion makes it an even better value, top notch quality.

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Crysis 2 50% off and more in Week 2 of Origin's Best of 2011 Sale.

Origin have released a new set of 50% off game in week 2 of it's Best of 2011 Sale.

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