[Webbiker]

Got my copy today! Apparently they had it on the shelves already on friday.

[HeY jOe]

I've got mine on pre-order, mind begs the question "What Shop, what Shelf"

[Space@rounD]

@Tyrewall: this is the moment: GOOO! Tell us your findings so far you lucky b*st*rd! I know you messaged me some very promising and interesting facts about the new game, but you do the honors!

This post has been edited by Space@rounD: 13 March 2011 - 01:11 PM

[PISTOL PETE 73]

yeah what shop.....spill the beans.

[Webbiker]

A gameshop called Tilt at the local mall. I started the career and only had time to finfish the first race. I'm now on cooking duty.

[HeY jOe]

Webbiker, on 13 March 2011 - 01:23 PM, said:

A gameshop called Tilt at the local mall. I started the career and only had time to finfish the first race. I'm now on cooking duty.

Get a Take-away

[Webbiker]

- Aragon feels like a really fun track.
- online is dead, oh wait...

[Space@rounD]

Oh what the hell, Tyrewall told me some nice facts about the new game:

-Host can now change the class without having to restart the rooms. A great feature!
-Host can turn on/off the tyreworn.
-Sound is astonishing, and the Yam sounded awesome.
-Handling of ALL the MotoGP bikes is very good, he loved it.
-The other tracks reveal the quality of the MGP-handling in general, as it feels very different then continuously going around Mugello playing the demo.
-Handling of Moto2 is very good, and surprisingly similar to Moto2 @ MotoGP09/10, only a little less aggressive.
-125 is quite similar as MotoGP09/10.
-Arragon is a fantastic racetrack.

I'll leave the rest for Tyrewall to describe....
Sorry I couldn't wait to get this out!

[HeY jOe]

Get it out, you'll feel better, that's what my Gran used to say

[swamdog]

To one of you guys with the game, is there any way to see if it's region free? My games all have the ntsc marking on the game, don't own one that has both logos, or even know if it would have both. I would really like to order if I know it will play nice with the US 360.

[II GAP II]

YES Webbiker get online this evening!

And I'm afraid my box states - 'For use only with Xbox 360 entertainment systems with 'PAL' designation.

[HeY jOe]

TYREWALL, on 13 March 2011 - 02:46 PM, said:

YES Webbiker get online this evening!

And I'm afraid my box states - 'For use only with Xbox 360 entertainment systems with 'PAL' designation.

Running through a HDMI connection it may work in the US, just depends if there's a Region Lock (I'm no expert on this subject). Suppose we'll get to know if someone takes the plunge and imports a copy......be even better if Capcom would clarify the situation, as far as I'm aware it wouldn't cost 'em a dime to post

[Webbiker]

Tried all the classes. The 125s do nothing for me and moto2 is indeed kinda similar to 09/10. MotoGP I think is clearly above the two as far as handling goes.
Lots of practise time on Mugello doesn't seem to help on other tracks. I tend to run long everywhere I go except Mugello where I now know where to brake.
Leaderboards are not very populated but there are some other folks besides me out there. The times posted are not something to write home about and those guys are going to have a heart attack when some of you fast guys set your times there.

Graphics seem better now although I have not tried all tracks yet. The look is crispier with less blur.

As a whole the game is very similar to last years. There is now a challenge mode which I don't think will see much use from me atleast.
I got a strange warning message on the online lobby when I tried to change game settings. I forgot to write it down but didn't really get what it meant.
It was not a bug, but a warning that changing classes will reset all settings or something like that.

This post has been edited by Webbiker: 13 March 2011 - 06:23 PM

[trouty65]

It must be good not a word since .................

Come on Tyre / Webbiker we are waiting

[Space@rounD]

HeY jOe, on 13 March 2011 - 03:08 PM, said:

TYREWALL, on 13 March 2011 - 02:46 PM, said:

YES Webbiker get online this evening!

And I'm afraid my box states - 'For use only with Xbox 360 entertainment systems with 'PAL' designation.

Running through a HDMI connection it may work in the US, just depends if there's a Region Lock (I'm no expert on this subject). Suppose we'll get to know if someone takes the plunge and imports a copy......be even better if Capcom would clarify the situation, as far as I'm aware it wouldn't cost 'em a dime to post

PAL/NTSC on the box doesn't mean much (and frankly GAP (Tyrewall) has a promotional copy). But you are right, it is only important that there is no region-lock and your screen is connected via HDMI, component or DVI: http://mike.geek-rep...-ntsc-xbox-360/,

This post has been edited by Space@rounD: 13 March 2011 - 08:23 PM

[Webbiker]

Tried to get online a couple of times but found nobody.
The career is kinda laboursome, lots of hiring, firing, researching, sponsorship management and so on. Some will like it no doubt.
Tracksides are really nice. Improvements are very noticeable at some tracks like indianapolis.
AI is completely blind. They will just grind against you if you are occupying their line or just ram into you without even a hint of braking or trying to avoid a collision.
More options to customize your livery and suit & helmet, but basicly very much the same as last year.

[ROCKGOD01]

Glad you guys like it. I hope Capcom or someone comes out and lets all of us in the US know if we should order it.

[ROCKGOD01]

Space@rounD, on 13 March 2011 - 08:23 PM, said:

HeY jOe, on 13 March 2011 - 03:08 PM, said:

TYREWALL, on 13 March 2011 - 02:46 PM, said:

YES Webbiker get online this evening!

And I'm afraid my box states - 'For use only with Xbox 360 entertainment systems with 'PAL' designation.

Running through a HDMI connection it may work in the US, just depends if there's a Region Lock (I'm no expert on this subject). Suppose we'll get to know if someone takes the plunge and imports a copy......be even better if Capcom would clarify the situation, as far as I'm aware it wouldn't cost 'em a dime to post

PAL/NTSC on the box doesn't mean much (and frankly GAP (Tyrewall) has a promotional copy). But you are right, it is only important that there is no region-lock and your screen is connected via HDMI, component or DVI: http://mike.geek-rep...-ntsc-xbox-360/,

That is some good information space, I didn't know it worked that way. I always thought that if it said PAL it wouldn't work on an NTSC system. Well here's hoping to a non region locked game.

[Webbiker]

Mixed feelings at the moment to be honest.
Wet / rain seem to have no effect on the bikes behaviour. Just finished the 125 season, so maybe the bigger bikes will react to rain somehow.
Why can't there be laptimes after a race? it's pretty standard if you ask me and split times would have been nice too. The clean sector / lap stuff is pointless in my opinion and should be replaced with sector times etc.

Unlike last years game this is worth the money though. Online (if it works) will no doubt be quite something. Remains to be seen if SBK will be a contender this year.

[ROCKGOD01]

Webbiker, on 13 March 2011 - 10:45 PM, said:

Mixed feelings at the moment to be honest.
Wet / rain seem to have no effect on the bikes behaviour. Just finished the 125 season, so maybe the bigger bikes will react to rain somehow.
Why can't there be laptimes after a race? it's pretty standard if you ask me and split times would have been nice too. The clean sector / lap stuff is pointless in my opinion and should be replaced with sector times etc.

Unlike last years game this is worth the money though. Online (if it works) will no doubt be quite something. Remains to be seen if SBK will be a contender this year.

If SBK is anything like sbkx with improvements that will again be the benchmark. Nothin against the GP fellas but those guys really have a lock on how a bike should feel. Even after playing the GP demo it is cool but still maintains an arcade style interpretation vs. SBK. SBK really has the whole thing down but that doens't mean there can't be improvements. THey need the slipper clutch, the parts to be interchangable, the rear could stand a bit more ability to step out or get sideways a little like GP does. GP doesn't allow you to back the bike in, at least on the demo. I really hope though I get the chance to run the full game so I can really see the improvements as well as to offer up the things that will be needed to improve. My guess though to be honest it will be much of the same stuff we have said for the last 6 years or so.