Well considering he is a co-founder and working at DC-shoes I doubt the sponsorship deal has been that hard to land (source).
I like the videos as cool cinematic pieces, they are awesome as movies and adverts. But I wouldn't rate him that high on the god-like driver list. I mean, takes skill but as risk of not walking away the accident is small, it takes no real courage.
I watched the press conference live yesterday (or was it today, well anyway) and I was a bit stunned, it did seem to work quite well when they showed it at work. It's basically a camera that will detect your movement in three dimensions, I don't know how, but it seemed to work.
I don't know if I like this movement involvement stuff, but it's sure interesting.
I think he means GT5 screenshots, nobody would be that stupid not to look at the links on the opening post would they? Those Forza 3 shots are definitely real considering NFS Shit showed even more detailed in-game action on the 360, so it's not like that is not possible. A welcomed face lift I think, Forza 2 had awful jagged edges on the cars.
But back to consocefagwars. I think GT5 needs to deliver something amazing to justify such a long development time and wait. As investor I'd be furious if it didn't top Forza 3 with miles and sell billions, cure cancer and feed the hungry children of the world. Turn 10 have released two hit racing games by the end of this year, while we don't even know if GT5 will have damage.
Hah, you've used to have them cheap then. Sounds about right what we have always paid. And don't worry, to actually play Arma II you probably need some sort of uber computer not on the market yet anyway, so while you build the extra room for it, the price will drop.
Ooh, thought there was no other than MS wheels for the 360. Well, there shouldn't be a reason they could not make G25 work on it, it's just a bunch of buttons and servos like any other controller. But I guess MS and Logitech don't do well.
Yeah, can't wait. I'm a bit worried they've might have moved too much to direction of the NFS crowd, but the message on the page tries to convince the playability should still be there. I hope it still is, let's wait and see.
GT5 has to really deliver to justify the development time and effort. Although, don't have a PS3 so, don't care much.
e: What, a new wheel? Well **** you MS, I already got a G25.
I got the car go so fast I couldn't see it. I dunno what that minus gear is, but add some slide with it and the car goes...fast. You might want to work on brakes next, add skid marks and you got a rally game!
Yes, I read it. But I ignored it because if it's subliminal it shoudln't matter at all in any way or the other. I still think that if someone needs to focus on their gears so much they can't focus on the traffic, they should not drive.
We all know learning to drive a car can be a bit difficult, first you learn the clutch then you notice there are other people on the road. But as you said, it comes subliminal. Driving a car with manual doesn't automatically make you drive with one hand. I always keep both on the wheel, and considering how little time gear changes actually take, I'm not worried that I needed to swerve an accident when my hand is on the knob. Statistically speaking that is.
I consider the huge A-pillars in modern cars more of a risk for pedestrians than gear-boxes, one lady with a shopping trolley completely disappeared behind one yesterday.
Personally I don't like automatics because they don't have engine braking.
Yes, the feeling trough your knob is an old clishé. It's more to do with being in control what your car does, and not letting the car deside, it's silly I know but it's about control not feeling. I agree that steering gives you more feel, especially if it's not equipped with a bad power steering system.
I think you feel you are being assaulted because you drive an automatic. Don't worry, you can still be a sensible driver on the road or a cock like the next guy, people on the internets hardly know anything.
Can't disagree more to be honest. If someone needs to think about gears so much it compromises their driving, they shouldn't be doing it at all.
I can understand what you mean with automatic freeing you to concentrate on other things, but is that really the case? You interact less with the car, the machine does a lot more work for you, I think it's easier to get distracted from the actual driving. Of course, I must admit the only manual I've driven was over 20 year old Toyota and it kept me awake having no power steering, or being a modern day air-cushion vehicle.
And why on earth someone driving along would have their other hand all the time on the gear knob, and why can't people with automatic do that? There is no reason why would anyone do that because they have certain gear box. It's a common sin of drivers to get lazy after 2 weeks getting their license and starting to drive with just one hand, but they are bunch of lazy cocks and I hope they wear out their synchros.
Some shots from a local rally sprint event. Nikon D60, first two are with Sigma APO DG 70-300 (plus ghetto plastic bag rain protector) and the last two with the kit Nikon 18-55.
One of the few shots not blocked by a huge tree or a post. Also a lovely car.
The place sucked, and this was the the most luckiest shot ever through the trees and bushes.
Second run, new place
These old Starlets were plenty.
They really have their bolts loose at Valve, in a lovely silly way though. I like it.
Update won't be that much fun though as I suck being both spy or a sniper. Hate both, they do burn nicely though, and usually follow orders from Natasha...mmm lovely Natasha.
A started noob myself, but I'd say that the canal picture needs some added contrast to get rid of that grayish haze which is not that pleasant to look at.