Need For Speed: Carbon

Tyrant · Post by **Tyrant** » 15 Oct 2006, 12:54

Wow your daughter chosen a good fiance then lol. I once had a neighboor who worked at a games shop

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joablo · Post by **joablo** » 15 Oct 2006, 13:19

aww man!!!! and i said yesterday to myself hope the don't take the is300 in carbon. oh well with autosculpt i guess i can make it hot!

kimd41 · Post by **kimd41** » 15 Oct 2006, 13:45

The Official Car list topin in EA Forums is unlocked again. Smoothie said it will get unlocked when the Car list III is released, so maybe very soon they will post it?

Link
http://forums.ea.com/mboards/thread.jsp ... &start=285

2furio · Post by **2furio** » 15 Oct 2006, 16:54

The thread was unlocked a few days ago when he said IGN would post new pictures of the Collector's Edition exlcusive cars but all we've taken were just pictures of normal cars and still no new cars shown...

Reason for Delay in Germany
We recently reported here that the release of Need for Speed Carbon is delayed in Germany 9th November 2006.
Now we received an answer from EA Germany:

"Because of the high number of pieces for the Need For Speed - production and the limited bandwidth at the pressroom we head to move back the release date for one week."

Regarding the PC demo we don't have anything new, just that it'll be released at the latest end of October.

Source: http://www.nfs-planet.de

Darth Meatloaf · Post by **Darth Meatloaf** » 15 Oct 2006, 21:17

Smothee said that there would be "exlusive" car pics but all I saw was some regular cars

Post by **TheStig** » 15 Oct 2006, 21:35

Ceano wrote:
TheStig wrote:(NFS MW on the 360 for instance is alot better then on the PC even on max settings.)
Well that totally depends on if you have a good computer or not, i have a rely good gaming computer and no console is even coming close to what my PC can perform in both visual and gaming experience.

(I have tried every gaming console there is because my daughter's fiance has his own computer/gaming store, and yes I get all my games for FREE ).

This is not the case with Most Wanted, NFS MW was made to be better on the 360 then on ANY other system including the best PC ever build.
If the game builder makes a game software wise better on a specific system it does not matter how good your PC or other system is you CAN NOT beat it.

And 2Furio go stereotype all you want, but you can't win. cause why in earths name would you want to install a 32" TV sceen to your PC cause you eighter need to place your complete PC system to where the TV is or get need to have a huge desk where you can put your TV sceen on.
Ooh and the comment with telling that people with a console can't buy a high end PC.. the setup I have in my livingroom (TV, 360 and audio system) is way more expensive then a high end PC, The TV alone was more expensive then the PC I got and at the time I got it it was the most expensive PC setup I could get

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And I am not even going to start about the Audio setup.

But like I said stereotype all you want, we know you hate consoles, but exept the FACT that not everybody shares that opinion.

2furio · Post by **2furio** » 15 Oct 2006, 21:43

TheStig wrote:cause why in earths name would you want to install a 32" TV sceen to your PC cause you eighter need to place your complete PC system to where the TV is or get need to have a huge desk where you can put your TV sceen on.

The TV is not installed to my computer. I have a normal 17" monitor for daily gaming and Internet (so if someone needs to watch the TV, I'm not in the way) but when I have people over, it takes less than 2 minutes to move the computer and hook it up to the DVI plug in the TV. I don't have a huge desk, it is just a normal glass table where my TV is sitting and when I bring the computer in, the DVI cable is long enough that I don't have to keep the computer near the TV. And the LCD is indeed better, since the picture is a lot sharper and I actually think Most Wanted (and any other game for that fact) looks better.

BluePhirePB · Post by **BluePhirePB** » 15 Oct 2006, 22:09

... so how about that Vaugier huh? Hot stuff!

2furio · Post by **2furio** » 15 Oct 2006, 22:24

BluePhirePB wrote:... so how about that Vaugier huh? Hot stuff!

Meh, I've seen better. They should have used Jessica Alba or Mercedes Terrell. Or how about unknown models, like in Undeground?

BluePhirePB · Post by **BluePhirePB** » 15 Oct 2006, 22:53

Alba would be blazin' hot. At least Vaugier is better than Brooke Burke.

Ceano · Post by **Ceano** » 15 Oct 2006, 22:56

TheStig wrote:This is not the case with Most Wanted, NFS MW was made to be better on the 360 then on ANY other system including the best PC ever build.
If the game builder makes a game software wise better on a specific system it does not matter how good your PC or other system is you CAN NOT beat it.

Well i rather believe something i have seen with my own eyes then what some one is writing in a forum

PSZeTa · Post by **PSZeTa** » 16 Oct 2006, 00:06

MW looks better on the 360, period.

No matter how powerful your PC is, it ALWAYS depends on what the game developer wants. Max = max. If a 6800 Ultra can run MW maxed out, 0% chance that a 7900GTX gives you more eye-candy because it's already maxed out.

2furio · Post by **2furio** » 16 Oct 2006, 00:16

Didn't we already have a discussion on the MW PC vs. Xbox 1.5 graphics already?

BluePhirePB · Post by **BluePhirePB** » 16 Oct 2006, 00:34

OMFG, TEH GIRLZ ARE IN CARBON!! HOTXORZ!!11oneoneeleven1+shift

prince1142003 · Post by **prince1142003** » 16 Oct 2006, 00:45

These following links (that have been posted earlier) have some pretty interesting content.

http://autosculpt.needforspeedcarbon.co.uk/
http://iconengine.needforspeedcarbon.co.uk/

Most notable is the IconEngine feature. It showcases an aspect of NFS Carbon not shown before, namely Crew Logo customization. The option was seen in the menu in a few videos, but the feature was not shown. The IconEngine feature on the website showcases this, and quite honestly, I believe that if this is in the game, it will yield some VERY interesting results.

Matthew · Post by **Matthew** » 16 Oct 2006, 01:10

Hi guys,

Iâ€™ve been a lurker here for a couple of years on and off, and I finally decided to join you fine folks this evening.

Anyway, over the last month or two, Iâ€™ve been reading this thread on a near daily basis, and since I havenâ€™t seen this mentioned already, hopefully I haven't missed it, I felt that I should bring this to everyoneâ€™s attention. According to a PunchJump.com news article, customers who preorder the Collectors Edition for the Xbox 360 will receive an Xbox Live Marketplace token which will allow them to download a free 2007 Ford Mustang Shelby GT.

Assuming that the news article is correct, I believe that this is the car in question. If it is indeed the car in question, I believe that it will be a fine addition to what already appears to be a very well rounded lineup.

Matt

A-spec · Post by **A-spec** » 16 Oct 2006, 01:26

Those are VERY interesting.

Gives you an idea how the customization works. Makes me want to buy the game even more

prince1142003 · Post by **prince1142003** » 16 Oct 2006, 01:48

Matthew wrote:According to a PunchJump.com news article, customers who preorder the Collectors Edition for the Xbox 360 will receive an Xbox Live Marketplace token which will allow them to download a free 2007 Ford Mustang Shelby GT.

Not to be an a** or anything, but the 2007 Shelby GT500 has been on the expected carlist for a while. It was seen in one screenshot from ages ago, and was only noticeable because of a cobra on the front grill. It's still an uncomfirmed car as it's been seen only in one screenshot, but since the older GT500 is in the game, the newer one will probably be in as well.

As of now, EA is still "debating" with downloadable content (At least that's the last I heard a few days ago). If the 2007 Shelby GT500 is indeed a downloadable car, Carbon will be the first NFS game in a while featuring official downloadable content.

In retrospect, it seems likely that there will be a downloadable aspect to the game. Test Drive Unlimited has that, and that game is predicted to be Carbon's biggest competitor this season.

Matthew · Post by **Matthew** » 16 Oct 2006, 02:15

prince1142003 wrote:
Matthew wrote:According to a PunchJump.com news article, customers who preorder the Collectors Edition for the Xbox 360 will receive an Xbox Live Marketplace token which will allow them to download a free 2007 Ford Mustang Shelby GT.
Not to be an a** or anything, but the 2007 Shelby GT500 has been on the expected carlist for a while. It was seen in one screenshot from ages ago, and was only noticeable because of a cobra on the front grill. It's still an uncomfirmed car as it's been seen only in one screenshot, but since the older GT500 is in the game, the newer one will probably be in as well.

The 2007 Ford Mustang Shelby GT is actually a completely different car to the 2007 Ford Shelby GT500. Amongst the noticeable external differences are the different hood intakes and radiator grills. The Ford Mustang Shelby GT also features what appear to be brake ducts behind the driver and passenger doors, and it also lacks a rear spoiler.

Matt

evilmegamonkey · Post by **evilmegamonkey** » 16 Oct 2006, 03:06

prince1142003 wrote:
Matthew wrote:According to a PunchJump.com news article, customers who preorder the Collectors Edition for the Xbox 360 will receive an Xbox Live Marketplace token which will allow them to download a free 2007 Ford Mustang Shelby GT.
Not to be an a** or anything, but the 2007 Shelby GT500 has been on the expected carlist for a while. It was seen in one screenshot from ages ago, and was only noticeable because of a cobra on the front grill. It's still an uncomfirmed car as it's been seen only in one screenshot, but since the older GT500 is in the game, the newer one will probably be in as well.

As of now, EA is still "debating" with downloadable content (At least that's the last I heard a few days ago). If the 2007 Shelby GT500 is indeed a downloadable car, Carbon will be the first NFS game in a while featuring official downloadable content.

In retrospect, it seems likely that there will be a downloadable aspect to the game. Test Drive Unlimited has that, and that game is predicted to be Carbon's biggest competitor this season.

And too bad you cant DL stuff on the damn PS2

Glad Im gettin a PS3 shortly after its release.

prince1142003 · Post by **prince1142003** » 16 Oct 2006, 03:10

Matthew wrote:
prince1142003 wrote:
Matthew wrote:According to a PunchJump.com news article, customers who preorder the Collectors Edition for the Xbox 360 will receive an Xbox Live Marketplace token which will allow them to download a free 2007 Ford Mustang Shelby GT.
Not to be an a** or anything, but the 2007 Shelby GT500 has been on the expected carlist for a while. It was seen in one screenshot from ages ago, and was only noticeable because of a cobra on the front grill. It's still an uncomfirmed car as it's been seen only in one screenshot, but since the older GT500 is in the game, the newer one will probably be in as well.
The 2007 Ford Mustang Shelby GT is actually a completely different car to the 2007 Ford Shelby GT500. Amongst the noticeable external differences are the different hood intakes and radiator grills. The Ford Mustang Shelby GT also features what appear to be brake ducts behind the driver and passenger doors, and it also lacks a rear spoiler.

True. Because of the angle of the car in the screenshot, it was hard to tell exactly what the car was. It was clear it was one of the newer Shelby Mustangs, but beyond that was almost impossible to discern. I decided to go with the Shelby GT500 because the Shelby Mustang GT was a concept car, and EA hasn't been known to add concept cars in its games.

Driv2Slow · Post by **Driv2Slow** » 16 Oct 2006, 03:10

Matthew wrote:
prince1142003 wrote:
Matthew wrote:According to a PunchJump.com news article, customers who preorder the Collectors Edition for the Xbox 360 will receive an Xbox Live Marketplace token which will allow them to download a free 2007 Ford Mustang Shelby GT.
Not to be an a** or anything, but the 2007 Shelby GT500 has been on the expected carlist for a while. It was seen in one screenshot from ages ago, and was only noticeable because of a cobra on the front grill. It's still an uncomfirmed car as it's been seen only in one screenshot, but since the older GT500 is in the game, the newer one will probably be in as well.
The 2007 Ford Mustang Shelby GT is actually a completely different car to the 2007 Ford Shelby GT500. Amongst the noticeable external differences are the different hood intakes and radiator grills. The Ford Mustang Shelby GT also features what appear to be brake ducts behind the driver and passenger doors, and it also lacks a rear spoiler.

Matt

look about the same to me

Fishwhiz · Post by **Fishwhiz** » 16 Oct 2006, 03:17

Driv2Slow wrote: look about the same to me

are you retarded? blind? or just need glasses?

l_racer · Post by **l_racer** » 16 Oct 2006, 03:35

didn't EA said there was supposed to be a lot of stuff released tonight (its Sunday 9:34 PM here). I guess i have to wait 'til tomorrow

Flameking · Post by **Flameking** » 16 Oct 2006, 04:00

omfg wtf?! on those sites that prince rementioned. did you guys see the rankings!!! its already started.