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Re: Video Game thread
I had a similar reaction towards the Colin McRae Rally. A few years back I
did a few SCCA PRO Rally races and this is one of the most realistic rally
games you can buy. I downloaded the demo one day while surfing the net for
rally games. I think I spent about 4 hours a day for the next two weeks
playing the DEMO. I e-mailed Codemasters to find out where I could purchase
it in the US, but they said it was not available at that time. I finally
found a place in England that sold the game (http://www.compmate.com/)
<http://www.compmate.com/)> . Do a product search under Codemasters and
you'll see the rally game. It costs $47 plus about $10 shipping for
international postage. I think it took about a week or so to arrive, which
isn't too bad.
I did download the Toca2 game, but wasn't real impressed by it, for some
reason. The handling didn't seem too realistic. Could've been my pathetic
steering wheel, though. I enjoy the original TOCA driving an A4Q much more.
If you end up purchasing it and want to try the internet/network thing, let
me know.
Good luck.
Jeff
Date: Tue, 29 Jun 1999 00:48:34 EDT
From: AudiQtroCp@aol.com
Subject: Video Game thread.
Well, I haven't seen this go around for a while so get ready.
Last weekend there was the bi-monthly local computer show at the
fairgrounds,
always a place for some good deals, hardware and software. I noticed a new
game that I haven't heard of nor seen before so I immediately snatched it
up.
The game?
ToCA2, Touring Car 2. Price was $29.95 This is a very new release ( I
suspect) since it it copyright '99 and I haven't seen it in any of the
superstores, actually I think it may even be an import... Anyway, this is
hands down the best driving game I have played hands down. The game is from
Codemasters, and I noticed by their website that they make alot of
playstation games. (www.codemasters.com) for those who want to check it
out.
.
.
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They also included a demo disk of some of their other games, and low and
behold, they have a killer RALLY game too. It definitely has better
graphics
than EuroPress RAC Rally (my current favorite) It's called "Colin McRae
Rally" i played the demo and it was equally as realistic as the Touring Car
game however I couldnt get the demo to work with my steering wheel ( surely
they planned it that way) so I couldn't get the full feel of how they made
the cars handle, but it was a good tease.
I dont know for sure that either of these games are slated to actually
come here, but I have already e-mailed them about the availability of the
RALLY game. There were no online type ordering preceedures so I have no
clue
how to get them. It may not be a bad idea for anyone who is interested to
e-mail them and show them that there is true interest in these games here
and
who knows...
Happy Motoring,
Sean