VLR_Shock wrote: *ahem*
Wow just read this at Infogrames.com!!
SANTA BARBARA, CA - Today Infogrames, Inc. announced that a sequel would be released to the popular Dirt Track Racing games initiated by the now defunt Ratbag Games.
Dirt Track Racing 3 is currently set for a release date in April 2011. The game will feature a major graphics overall to make all of the cars in the game look more realistic.
DTR3 will feature four classes of dirt racing automobiles, including Street Stocks, Modifieds, Late Models, and Sprint Cars, all competing for the top prize at 22 race tracks, real and fictional.
However, unlike in the original DTR series, Dirt Track Racing 3 will feature an in game track editor, similar to the park editors you see in games such as Tony Hawk.
The Multiplayer gaming in DTR3 has made the biggest leap, as Infogrames releases it's new engine with this game, thus allowing lag-free racing among up to 26 participants.
The Multiplayer section of the game is set up as you would expect a dirt race to be in real life, depending on the number of drivers.
If there is a full server of 26 drivers, the host will be able to set the number of drivers that transfer from the heat races into the A Main, and how many drivers will be forced to transfer from the B and C Mains, making it a very realistic experience for league events, and casual racers alike.
Some of the features that are being worked into this game are as follows:
Track condition changes. As the event progresses, if you start on a wet track, you will likely end up on a dry one, and a groove will develop in certain part of the track.
Caution flags in online racing, that fall under more realistic conditions.
At the start of the race the driver will be under control of their car as they warm their tires, or just cruise around in the pace laps.
More realistic setups. The setups will respond in a more realistic manner as they would in a real dirt racing vehicle.
A track editor in game, for offline use only.
A Car painter built in game. You will also be able to swap Skins and Track Setups within the game through the Multiplayer feature.
Realistic car physics. If you lift the left front you will feel the body roll, even in the cockpit view.
New career mode that includes the Saturday Night Racer mode. Just pick a track that you want to race as your home track, and do it against the same drivers each week, earning points and money for your finishes.
But occasionally a "big" driver may make a surprise appearance at your local track, are you up to the challenge?
Players and AI cars that are severely damaged may receive a black flag to repair their cars.
Want more cars in your multiplayer race? Fill up empty spots with AI cars, and make them as competitive as you wish.
Infogrames, Inc. is based in Jorveaux, France, and has offices in Santa Barbara, California.
Bump. How awesome would that game be?