NFS: Underground 2 official thread (P. II)

DarrenR21373 · Post by **DarrenR21373** » 05 Nov 2004, 00:11

Good points about using real cities there, guys! I had assumed that people could tell the difference between real life and fantasy in an arcade-type game; but you are right, in that there are some right idiots about who probably would try it. Although it never happened after Davilex released London Racer (also known as M25 Racer) - but probably because this was a crap game, unlike NFSUx, which, of course, rocks!

Now, basing a game in a realistically modelled City that I know well just really appeals to me. I would hope that nobody would be stupid enough to try racing there in real life, for one very good reason: like all major cities, the roads are never empty enough. Capital cities don't sleep. However, cities such as London, Paris and New York have, as stated above, been used as the backdrop for games before (precisely because of their vibrance and beauty).

I have to drive in Central London for my job on a regular basis - and on average I cover the vast distance of 8 miles in an hour; the other day I actually covered a whole 2 miles in an hour! You could not race there at any time of the day or night in real life, but it would be nice to imagine what it would be like if you could!

Andre_online · Post by **Andre_online** » 05 Nov 2004, 05:42

@^Sparco^:I knew it a long time ago since the PC demo came out... I remember telling some peeps that the PS2 & the XBox graphics is like 10-X better than the PC... Not sure if it's because of their graphic cards or the game itself...

Schumifreak · Post by **Schumifreak** » 05 Nov 2004, 15:57

Andre_online wrote:@^Sparco^:I knew it a long time ago since the PC demo came out... I remember telling some peeps that the PS2 & the XBox graphics is like 10-X better than the PC... Not sure if it's because of their graphic cards or the game itself...

Well for the PS2 that's certainly not true. I friend of mine has the NFSU2 demo for his PS2 and the graphics are as ugly as hell compared to the PC. The XboX graphics are much better (I have one myself), but I'm not sure if they're better than the PC graphics...

^Sparco^ · Post by **^Sparco^** » 05 Nov 2004, 17:22

Well another thing: Im getting.... "tired"... of this:

It is ok that it is advertisemnts in the game but IMO the Cingular thing is excesive. At first I had no clue what that symbol was. Then I googled for it and found that it is a communications company, mobile phones GPS etc. Supposedly the GPS we have in the game is from Cingular lol.

Well the worst thing is that I can't find a way to remove the logo from the screen. I set off all the HUDs, gauges and stuff but nothing.... So the screenshots you will take will include the mentioned logo. More advertising.....

At least the logo is good looking...

Andre_online · Post by **Andre_online** » 05 Nov 2004, 18:36

I don't quite get it Dani... Sorry if I'm pissing you off again (I hope you wouldn't), but do you see that advertisement in the game for like more than twice in one city (Beacon Hill) in the demo?

makreller_dk · Post by **makreller_dk** » 05 Nov 2004, 20:02

It is up in the right corner because it is the brand gps u use in the game.. so it is not only a billboard commercial..!

DarrenR21373 · Post by **DarrenR21373** » 05 Nov 2004, 22:47

I just hope it works better than my mate's GPS in real life. Unless he is given a postcode, his GPS system can't locate anywhere, even if you have the rest of the address!

Dragster · Post by **Dragster** » 05 Nov 2004, 23:08

Ow come on. You're arguing about freaking symbol. THE DEMO RULEZ AND IT WILL RULE! Is it true that the game is out on 9th?

AngelSiN · Post by **AngelSiN** » 05 Nov 2004, 23:38

Yes i think but not in Croatia,too bad for us Dragster...

Post by **TheStig** » 06 Nov 2004, 01:22

can't remember seeing it in the full pics so maybe only for the demo?? (removeble in full???)

NitrousMan · Post by **NitrousMan** » 06 Nov 2004, 01:41

yup that is not true........... it comes out on 9th of october so it is yes not true

A-spec · Post by **A-spec** » 06 Nov 2004, 05:04

NitrousMan wrote:yup that is not true........... it comes out on 9th of october so it is yes not true

I found that out days ago and only 4 MORE DAYS

flatblacksleeper · Post by **flatblacksleeper** » 06 Nov 2004, 05:24

any one know if there are going to be supercharges adn Twin turbos instead of just a single turbo for all?

Post by **TheStig** » 06 Nov 2004, 11:51

I think it will only be a Turbokit... not specially a twin or even a supercharger...

^Sparco^ · Post by **^Sparco^** » 06 Nov 2004, 13:47

Twin Turbos would be cool

NitrousMan · Post by **NitrousMan** » 06 Nov 2004, 14:44

ya thatd be tres cool... my finger hurts

PSZeTa · Post by **PSZeTa** » 06 Nov 2004, 15:36

Removed

I really don't care about if there would be a twin turbo option. I wouldn't even notice it if I drive.

It would be a cool ''feature'' though.

I will not tolerate personal attacks! - T-Shine

_I3urlNlouT_ · Post by **_I3urlNlouT_** » 06 Nov 2004, 23:38

Some videos show 10th november and 16th november, Im confused!. About the advertisements... hasn't any1 been bothered by the Burger King? lol It wont bother me since I like BK , the cingular thing doesnt bother me @ all, as long as the songs dont advertise something other than their CDs its cool with me lol, the whole game is an advertisement for so many things from aftermarket parts 2 car brands lol.

PSZeTa · Post by **PSZeTa** » 06 Nov 2004, 23:43

Well.. A lot of people will be playing NFSU2.

Would be like the smartest thing on the planet to put your company in it.

DarrenR21373 · Post by **DarrenR21373** » 07 Nov 2004, 00:15

I'm not at all bothered by the Burger King adverts, as at least BK make decent food. However, I would be bothered if is it was MacDonalds, because their burgers really suck (and indeed taste like) shizzle IMHO. Thank the Lord that Macky D's are suffering in the UK at last - hopefully they will pull out and leave the market for much more edible fast food.

I also think that KFC should have adverts in the game, as they make the best fast food of all (and I have to say that for legal commercial reasons

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SunnyGTiR · Post by **SunnyGTiR** » 07 Nov 2004, 04:07

i think if ea want to put corperate logos in the game, the corperations should have to pay big time, and that the game should be cheaper to buy, cause it would be sponsored. i dont mind the car/tuner related stuff. nfsu was the #1 selling game world wide last year, thats alot of potential advertising.

EmptyWords · Post by **EmptyWords** » 07 Nov 2004, 04:14

but they dont care if they get money form the companies. they want as much money as possible

Skyline_man · Post by **Skyline_man** » 07 Nov 2004, 07:56

hmmz, what do u think?

Post by **TheStig** » 07 Nov 2004, 07:59

where did you get that pic??

Skyline_man · Post by **Skyline_man** » 07 Nov 2004, 08:17

TeamXboX.com

2 new movies
alot of screenshots, over 50 i guess

NFSU2 final impressions preview

http://games.teamxbox.com/xbox/949/Need ... -2/#movies