Polyphony, developers of the Gran Turismo series for PSX and PS2, have turned their attention to creating the most realistic motorcycle video game simulator ever. Tourist Trophy: The Real Riding Simulator is looking to be the only real competitor to the best motorcycle racing series out there, MotoGP for the Xbox. IGN has a preview (http://ps2.ign.com/articles/659/659649p1.html) for Tourist Trophy along with stills (http://media.ps2.ign.com/media/771/771980/imgs_1.html) and a video trailer (http://media.ps2.ign.com/media/771/771980/vids_1.html). Here's a list of motorcycles included in the game so far:
- Kawasaki: D-Tracker (2005), GPZ900R (1984), Ninja ZX-10R (2005), Ninja ZX-12R (2000), Ninja ZX-6R (2000), Z1000 (2005), ZRX1200R (2005), Zephyr 1100 Racing Modify
- Suzuki: DR-Z400SM (2004), GSX 1300R (2005), GSX 1400 (2004), GSX1100S Final Edition (2000), GSX-R 1000 (2005), GSX-R 600 (2005), GSX-R 750 (2005), Sky Wave 250 SS (2005), Sky Wave 250 Type S (2005), Sky Wave 650 (2004)
- Honda: CB1300 Super Fire (2005), CB400SS (2005), CB750F (2005), CB750F (1979), CB750FB (1981), CB750F Fire Blade (2002), FTR (2005), NS250R (1984), NSR250R SE (1993), VFR (2005), VT250F (1982), XR250 ???^?[?h (2005)
- Yamaha: MT-01 (2005), RZ250 (1980), SR400 (2005), TDM900 (2005), TMAX (2005), TW225E (2005), TZR250 (1985), TZR250SPR (1995), XJR1300 (2005), YZF-R1 (2005), YZF-R6 (2005), Grand Majesty 250 (2005)
- BMW Motorrad: K1200R (2005), K1200S (2005), R1200ST (2005)
- MV Agusta: F4-1000s (2005), Brutale 910 (2005)
- Aprilia: RSV1000R (2005), RSV1000R R Factory (2005)
- Ducati: 999R (2005)
- Triumph: Speed Triple (2005), Sprint ST (2005)
- Buell: Fire Bolt XB12R (2005)
Looks like it's going to give the mighty MotoGP series for Xbox a run for its money. Can't wait to get my hands on it.
Holy freakin' hell yes. That looks awesome...
Although... NO GS500?! WTF... Screwballs. I wonder why Ducati didn't get any of the Monsters in there, or the SS1000 or some of the classic bikes. They're all about history. Ah well. Not a bad line up of bikes, if I do say so.
yeah, a guy at the USC Gamepipe lab where i work was telling me about that today. looks pretty hot.
they've even got my bike!
(http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b255/ginoe/zrx.jpg)
Yup. Along with Pablo's bike:
(http://ps2media.ign.com/ps2/image/article/659/659650/tourist-trophy-screens-20051018105954083.jpg)
And roadstergal's bike:
(http://ps2media.ign.com/ps2/image/article/659/659650/tourist-trophy-screens-20051018110007192.jpg)
Man, I love that GSX-R600's color scheme. :thumb:
A 600RR is only pushing 70hp while a GSXR 600 is running almost 120? Is that right?
Not even close, but the images and video are from a beta build so I'm sure there's tons of mistakes in it.
What is the release date? I HAVE to have this!
Quote from: ginoethey've even got my bike!
The rider is looking straight down at the ground?
They've had one of those (blue 1200) at Aurora Suzuki for months now. Someone go get it. ;)
:? AUGH: http://media.ps2.ign.com/media/771/771980/img_3154960.html
:mrgreen: :cheers:
Quote from: RVertigo:? AUGH: http://media.ps2.ign.com/media/771/771980/img_3154960.html
That's awesome. Suppose to be more of a simulator than a game. The more bike, the better if ya ask me. :thumb:
Still no GS though :bs:
Looks pretty killer. :thumb: Does anybody know if you are going to mod the bikes, like in GT? I think this game is a big step in the right direction. It shows an increased interest in motorcycles, and not in a negative way. I know this will kinda cancel my last statement, but I'd love to see a Need-For-Speed Underground Motorcycle edition. You could do wild paintjobs and chrome, and N02, and turbos. I honestly like modding video game vehicles more than the racing, so...
Quote from: oppy00Does anybody know if you are going to mod the bikes, like in GT?
Sounds like it's going to have mods up the butt. You're also going to be able to adjust just about everything that could be adjusted on the bikes.
Quote from: oppy00I think this game is a big step in the right direction. It shows an increased interest in motorcycles, and not in a negative way.
If you think about it, Gran Turismo did an amazing thing and peaked a lot of people's interest in motor sports. The producers of TT said they expect to perk interest in motorcycling with this game just like how GT did back in 1997.
IGN has put up another preview of Tourist Trophy (http://ps2.ign.com/articles/674/674186p1.html) along with even more pics if anyone is interested
Here's an excerpt that made me think this game is really going to be something unique and special:
Whereas most every racing game gives you direct control over your vehicle, Tourist Trophy is a little bit different in that it simulates the movement of the bike which is directly based on the movement of the rider. In essence, you're controlling your on-screen biker who's controlling the bike. It may sound a tad strange, but it makes perfect sense when you think about how a bike's movement affects a rider and vice-versa; you can't exactly have one without the other, and it's much more realistic for you to control the rider than the actual bike itself. Of course, in practice they feel one and the same as the bike is essentially an extension of your rider's body, but it's design approaches like this that define Polyphony.
Controlling character movement instead of directly controlling the bike. Sounds pretty good to me. I can't wait! :thumb:
For what it's worth, I played this at motorcycle show. It seems like a decent game, but I found it really difficult. I'm used to playing more arcade-y car racing games like Burnout, where you slide like crazy through the turns and don't give a damn. In TT you really do have to set the speed for your turns, than maintain throttle through the turns, just like they told me during the MSF. They even have a friendly reminder to brake when a turn is coming up. Despite this, I was constantly dumping the bike in turns thanks to braking and inconsistent throttle in the turns.. It was high-side city.
Maybe I shouldn't get a motorcycle after all. :)
I actually prefer simulator type racing games. Yeah the arcade sliding like crazy ones are fun, but the simulators require a lot more skill and are much more challenging. This games looks like a lot of fun, but nonetheless it still bothers me that the riders are looking at the ground in front of them when they're in the middle of a turn! :lol:
the day a game let you take out any bike on real roads will be the day.
I used to high side a lot on the MotoGP game.
TT looks better. Any word on a release date???
Spring 2006
Destro, if you could pre-order me a copy for Christmas, that would be great. . .
Christmas '06? By the time it comes out this spring, you will be too busy riding the real thing. Winter is for video games. Sell your bike yet?
I had a nibble.
Still have it though. You?
I should have about $4k by March just waiting for a special occassion. . .
omg thats so pimp, laguna seca looks exactly like it does in gran turismo 3+4
just dug this thread out, tourist trophy is supposed to be out 04/04/06. i'm pumped.
Excellent. I have MotoGP for PS2 that I picked up used, and its great fun. Finally anted up to the hard settings, its tricky. Looking forward to it! :thumb:
Here's one of the first reviews I've seen so far:
http://www.motorcycle-usa.com/Article_Page.aspx?ArticleID=3133&Page=1
He says he loves it, but I expected that response from a non-gaming motorcyclist. Some of the other reviews I've seen put it somewhere in average land. I'll keep my fingers crossed that it's everything Gran Turismo was when first introduced.
IGN Review:
http://ps2.ign.com/articles/699/699792p1.html
1UP Review
http://www.1up.com/do/reviewPage?cId=3149246&did=1
Looks like the biggest criticism is it's very much repackaged from GT4, but I can't see how that would be a bad thing. They also don't like the fact that there's no online support, which does suck. Everything else looks to be great though. I can't wait to pick up my copy tomorrow! :thumb:
If they had it for Xbox I'd be happier. I don't want to buy a damn PS2.
Hey, MotoGP for the Xbox will still be THE game to have for multiplayer so enjoy it. I love that game and have a hard time believing TT will be able to knock down THQ's goodness. Can't wait for the 360 version, MotoGP 2006 (http://xbox360.ign.com/objects/774/774360.html), in May.
Quote from: roguegeek on October 20, 2005, 12:19:33 PM
Not even close, but the images and video are from a beta build so I'm sure there's tons of mistakes in it.
yeah I saw the video a while ago. My wife's working on it. Thats all I can say.