Video Games/Gaming/etc.

deseipher wrote:I have that! :mrgreen: That's an awesome game :victory:

So far it seems to be. :victory:

Wish it had some more documentation and details on the various features, which are pretty daunting. :sweat:

bmwracer wrote:Just starting playing RACE - The WTCC Game that I bought at Amazon for $5.60... Amazing graphics. :victory:

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Those are some nice graphics indeed. Racing games have come along way since Rad Racer and Pole Position.

Kijinnmaru wrote:Those are some nice graphics indeed. Racing games have come along way since Rad Racer and Pole Position.

They definitely have.

I have Microprose's Grand Prix II and the graphics look Atari-style archaic.

Even Sports Car GT looks dated in comparison.

bmwracer wrote:
They definitely have.

I have Microprose's Grand Prix II and the graphics look Atari-style archaic.

Even Sports Car GT looks dated in comparison.

Even 5-6 years have made a huge difference in the levels of graphics. Gone are the days of using platform specific Assembly language to squeeze every last bit of optimization to texture map a precious few polygons. Not with the massive processor power AND graphics processors. :sweat:

Kijinnmaru wrote:Even 5-6 years have made a huge difference in the levels of graphics. Gone are the days of using platform specific Assembly language to squeeze every last bit of optimization to texture map a precious few polygons. Not with the massive processor power AND graphics processors. :sweat:

Thing is, what about steering wheels and pedals?

My 11-year old Thrustmaster Formula T2 wheel and pedals are probably dated as well... But is it worth upgrading for a force wheel?

bmwracer wrote:
Thing is, what about steering wheels and pedals?

My 11-year old Thrustmaster Formula T2 wheel and pedals are probably dated as well... But is it worth upgrading for a force wheel?

Never played heavily in racing/driving games so I wouldn't know what to say about the wheel controllers. I figure since there's not that much difference in gameplay from before, the newer steering wheels likely only give a better, more authentic feel. Maybe more responsive. Guess it depends on how well you play the games. If you can barely make the turns at 25 mph, the hyper-sensitive ergonomic wheel probably won't make a difference. :beaten:

Kijinnmaru wrote:Never played heavily in racing/driving games so I wouldn't know what to say about the wheel controllers. I figure since there's not that much difference in gameplay from before, the newer steering wheels likely only give a better, more authentic feel. Maybe more responsive. Guess it depends on how well you play the games. If you can barely make the turns at 25 mph, the hyper-sensitive ergonomic wheel probably won't make a difference. :beaten:

I'd sure like to test drive (so to speak) a force-controlled wheel before actually buying one... They're not cheap. :sweat:

Hmm, maybe I should check eBay for a used one. :)

bmwracer wrote:
I'd sure like to test drive (so to speak) a force-controlled wheel before actually buying one... They're not cheap. :sweat:

Hmm, maybe I should check eBay for a used one. :)

If you're gonna get a wheel I suggest the G25 by Logitech.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=My-stwgRI50

Takoyama wrote:If you're gonna get a wheel I suggest the G25 by Logitech.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=My-stwgRI50

Wow, nice... And expensive.

I was also looking at the Logitech Momo Force as well... Seems like a lot of people like the Logitech wheels. :victory:

^^^There's a newer G27, however, it's practically the same as the G25.

Takoyama wrote:^^^There's a newer G27, however, it's practically the same as the G25.

And still pricey. :sweat:

Takoyama wrote:^^^There's a newer G27, however, it's practically the same as the G25.

Speaking of racing games, Gran Turismo 5 finally went gold and they are actually stamping the discs right now. 'Bout dayem time.

Tu_triky wrote:Speaking of racing games, Gran Turismo 5 finally went gold and they are actually stamping the discs right now. 'Bout dayem time.

But it's only for PlayStations. :(

bmwracer wrote:
But it's only for PlayStations. :(

Yeah, that's true. :sweat: I'll come over after the roof's done. :P

New Call of Duty: Black Ops CM with Jimmy Kimmel and Kobe Bryant


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZB1JQ_tfbHM

Tu_triky wrote:New Call of Duty: Black Ops CM with Jimmy Kimmel and Kobe Bryant

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZB1JQ_tfbHM

That was weird... I didn't get the connection.

bmwracer wrote:
That was weird... I didn't get the connection.

I think they just wanted to throw a random hodgepodge of ppl in there to show that ppl from all walks of life play the game.

Tu_triky wrote:I think they just wanted to throw a random hodgepodge of ppl in there to show that ppl from all walks of life play the game.

I didn't see Boehner or Mitch McMConnell. :beaten:

bmwracer wrote:
I didn't see Boehner or Mitch McMConnell. :beaten:

They're the cannon fodder. Theyz gots blown up.

Tu_triky wrote:They're the cannon fodder. Theyz gots blown up.

If only life imitated art.