SimBin announces WTCC 2012!

fisicof1 · 12 March 12, 21:07

read more here:

http://www.raceroom.net/news/v-wtcc-2012-announced/

first of all, it looks pretty cool. just need to read it once more

edit: just read through the article and especially the last part was interesting:

Quote:

As the headline suggests, the V-WTCC 2012 is not only a roadshow and a championship. It is also a free PC game featuring the WTCC 2012 cars and circuits.

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The first game package covering 1/3 of the season will be released in April, around the same time as the online competitions are started.

would be interesting how this will look like.

Trebor901 · 12 March 12, 22:15

But are the 2012 teams and cars going to be made available to people not taking part in V-WTCC?

Eurostc · 12 March 12, 22:36

good question and will the actual cars/models used updated ?

~~ravenmorpheus2k~~ · 12 March 12, 22:49

Well at least it's a freebie.

Can't say I'm all that interested though, I stand no chance of being any good. One for the aliens methinks.

But I really do wish SimBin would stop wasting their time with gimmicks like this and just get on with GTR3 and get it out!!

Trebor901 · 12 March 12, 22:49

Quote:

Originally Posted by Eurostc

good question and will the actual cars/models used updated ?

only ones that really need updating are the BMW and a new model of the Focus

marosx · 12 March 12, 23:17

Well, I don't have WTCC2010 and STCC2, so I'd like to try Cruze.

Tkrau · 13 March 12, 00:29

I'm not too high on the "Onsite points are worth twice as much as points scored in the online events..." bit, since it's virtually impossible for me to get to any of the WTCC events and that would put me (and anyone else in the same situation) at a distinct disadvantage.

PhoenixWylde · 13 March 12, 01:06

I have to agree with Tkrau. There isn't any event in the UK for a start.

I would hope that, once some final regs are drawn up, it won't matter if your at Algarve or Antarctica.

marosx · 13 March 12, 09:32

Tkrau: There will be an event in the USA in Sonoma this year.

Tkrau · 13 March 12, 17:37

Oh - OK, one event, then (theoretically). Still...

-=Prodrive=- · 13 March 12, 19:23

I would be surprised if they have modelled new tracks. They would have needed to create;

Slovakia Ring
Hungaroring
Salzburgring
Sears Point
Suzuka
Shanghi

I just can't see them doing all that for a freebie game...?

GTAce · 13 March 12, 19:29

It's free, will definitely get it, cool promotion.

guybo · 13 March 12, 19:56

As I read, it's a hotlap competition. If you are into that- go for it. IMHO the real skill and fun of a racing game is RACING not just driving fast. If this comes with the 2012 model cars and the new tracks, I can add the AI and I'll be all over this. Press release I read makes it sound like it'll be a browser based game though.

ivaneurope · 15 March 12, 10:24

From what I read is that V-WTCC 2012 will be totaly free racing game like RaceRoom The Game. But will it include single player mode(for your own enjoyment), custom skin support(like Volvo The Game) and more importantly - can mods be put in the game(this IMO will be highly unlikely, but hey we have RACE07+DLC)?
According to RR site the first part will be released in April/May 2012, which means that the game will be released right after the race in Slovakia and before the Hungary rounds.

eclipse skyline · 15 March 12, 11:23

GREATTTTTTTTTTTTT News!

hansolo · 16 March 12, 05:26

and WTCC 2011???

ivaneurope · 16 March 12, 08:11

Quote:

Originally Posted by -=Prodrive=-

I would be surprised if they have modelled new tracks. They would have needed to create;

Slovakia Ring
Hungaroring
Salzburgring
Sears Point
Suzuka
Shanghi

I just can't see them doing all that for a freebie game...?

They did all layouts of Hockenheim for the free RaceRoom game and Chayka for Volvo the game, so why not to do and the other tracks that you mentioned. Besides, if the game uses mod support, others will make them.

triskele10 · 16 March 12, 08:55

Of course the new tracks will be in the game , but although its only a hot lapper its very good for the relationship between the FIA, eurosport and SimBin for future license.

Mysho · 17 March 12, 09:52

Quote:

Originally Posted by hansolo

and WTCC 2011???

http://www.nogripracing.com/details.php?filenr=33263

pflynhi · 17 March 12, 10:50

so there's hope for sears point to be in the race series

hansolo · 17 March 12, 11:52

no mysho , wtcc 2011 created of course SIMBIN?????

Trebor901 · 17 March 12, 12:17

Quote:

Originally Posted by hansolo

no mysho , wtcc 2011 created of course SIMBIN?????

Simbin didnt do WTCC 2011 and dont blame them only 3 car models in WTCC last year compared to the 5 this year (including honda)

-=Prodrive=- · 17 March 12, 15:45

Quote:

Originally Posted by ivaneurope

They did all layouts of Hockenheim for the free RaceRoom game and Chayka for Volvo the game, so why not to do and the other tracks that you mentioned. Besides, if the game uses mod support, others will make them.

SimBin didn't even use their (actually much better) RACE Pro Brands Hatch track model for the PC RACE On pack, and that was something we had to pay for. So the notion of them just "giving away" tracks when they wouldn't replace that dog turd of a track model that is "Brands Hatch 2007" with something already half produced, is beyond me.

hansolo · 18 March 12, 05:36

OK and wtcc 2012 ????
When is it done?

fisicof1 · 18 March 12, 06:19

Quote:

Originally Posted by hansolo

OK and wtcc 2012 ????
When is it done?

Part 1/3 will be released in April

hansolo · 20 March 12, 14:02

How can find this video for Race 07????

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bmC6_6ED6WU

hansolo · 12 April 12, 06:27

where is wtcc 2012 mod???

A new calendar 2012 is:

1. Monza 08
2. Valencia 08
3. Marracheck 10
4. Imola 08
5. Zolder 10
6. Pau 08
7. Portimao 10
8. Curitiba 08
9. Oschersleben 08
10. Okayama 08
11. Puebla 08
12. Macau 08

Any ideas???

SMcD · 14 April 12, 16:23

Quote:

Originally Posted by Trebor901

Simbin didnt do WTCC 2011 and dont blame them only 3 car models in WTCC last year compared to the 5 this year (including honda)

Maybe 6 if LADA enters

Trebor901 · 14 April 12, 17:06

Quote:

Originally Posted by SMcD

Maybe 6 if LADA enters

not too sure that is gonna happen unless they can find something longer than the car they were going to use :s

USteppin · 6 July 12, 20:40

They just posted this on the RaceRoom forum.. let's look forward to V-WTCC 2013? =P

Quote:

Originally Posted by MarcusJaeger

We had to make a hard decision with regeards to the V-WTCC project, but the decision was not taken lightly.

It is very busy times for SimBin and we are focusing very hard on our upcoming project(s). For that reason we have decided it is wise to postpone any continuation of the V-WTCC project up until a later date.

We have taken this decision in order to maintain focus on new game technologies in development. With our development teams hard at work building our next generation of games, the scope and vision of the V-WTCC series compelled us to postpone the V-WTCC concept as it is now. It is our belief that such a series deserves to be done utilizing our latest game and web technologies. We've got a big year ahead of us, and while postponing this project was a difficult decision to make, we believe the road ahead will reveal that it was done for all the right reasons.

Kupiter Belt · 6 July 12, 21:39

I'm actually glad this has been cancelled, stop with the hotlap competitions and start with the GTR3!

davidmay96 · 19 July 12, 09:15

Quote:

Originally Posted by Trebor901

But are the 2012 teams and cars going to be made available to people not taking part in V-WTCC?

That's true, I really hope so

15 March 12, 10:24	#14
ivaneurope Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: BULGARIA	From what I read is that V-WTCC 2012 will be totaly free racing game like RaceRoom The Game. But will it include single player mode(for your own enjoyment), custom skin support(like Volvo The Game) and more importantly - can mods be put in the game(this IMO will be highly unlikely, but hey we have RACE07+DLC)? According to RR site the first part will be released in April/May 2012, which means that the game will be released right after the race in Slovakia and before the Hungary rounds. Last edited by ivaneurope; 15 March 12 at 10:58.

12 March 12, 22:15	#2
Trebor901 Join Date: Nov 2006	But are the 2012 teams and cars going to be made available to people not taking part in V-WTCC?

12 March 12, 22:36	#3
Eurostc Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Central Texas	good question and will the actual cars/models used updated ?

12 March 12, 22:49	#4
~~ravenmorpheus2k~~ Banned Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: in an astral plane that was never meant to fly.	Well at least it's a freebie. Can't say I'm all that interested though, I stand no chance of being any good. One for the aliens methinks. But I really do wish SimBin would stop wasting their time with gimmicks like this and just get on with GTR3 and get it out!!

12 March 12, 23:17	#6
marosx Join Date: Jul 2010	Well, I don't have WTCC2010 and STCC2, so I'd like to try Cruze.

13 March 12, 00:29	#7
Tkrau Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Central California	I'm not too high on the "Onsite points are worth twice as much as points scored in the online events..." bit, since it's virtually impossible for me to get to any of the WTCC events and that would put me (and anyone else in the same situation) at a distinct disadvantage.

13 March 12, 01:06	#8
PhoenixWylde Join Date: May 2010 Location: Forres, Scotland, UK Age: 23	I have to agree with Tkrau. There isn't any event in the UK for a start. I would hope that, once some final regs are drawn up, it won't matter if your at Algarve or Antarctica.

13 March 12, 09:32	#9
marosx Join Date: Jul 2010	Tkrau: There will be an event in the USA in Sonoma this year.

13 March 12, 17:37	#10
Tkrau Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Central California	Oh - OK, one event, then (theoretically). Still...

13 March 12, 19:23	#11
-=Prodrive=- Uploader Join Date: May 2006 Location: London, UK Age: 32	I would be surprised if they have modelled new tracks. They would have needed to create; Slovakia Ring Hungaroring Salzburgring Sears Point Suzuka Shanghi I just can't see them doing all that for a freebie game...?

13 March 12, 19:29	#12
GTAce Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Bonn, Germany Age: 23	It's free, will definitely get it, cool promotion.

13 March 12, 19:56	#13
guybo Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Tampa, FL Age: 42	As I read, it's a hotlap competition. If you are into that- go for it. IMHO the real skill and fun of a racing game is RACING not just driving fast. If this comes with the 2012 model cars and the new tracks, I can add the AI and I'll be all over this. Press release I read makes it sound like it'll be a browser based game though.

15 March 12, 11:23	#15
eclipse skyline Join Date: Mar 2010	GREATTTTTTTTTTTTT News!

16 March 12, 05:26	#16
hansolo Join Date: Feb 2009	and WTCC 2011???

16 March 12, 08:55	#18
triskele10 Join Date: Nov 2008	Of course the new tracks will be in the game , but although its only a hot lapper its very good for the relationship between the FIA, eurosport and SimBin for future license.

17 March 12, 10:50	#20
pflynhi Uploader Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: USA Age: 47	so there's hope for sears point to be in the race series

17 March 12, 11:52	#21
hansolo Join Date: Feb 2009	no mysho , wtcc 2011 created of course SIMBIN?????

18 March 12, 05:36	#24
hansolo Join Date: Feb 2009	OK and wtcc 2012 ???? When is it done?

20 March 12, 14:02	#26
hansolo Join Date: Feb 2009	How can find this video for Race 07???? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bmC6_6ED6WU

12 April 12, 06:27	#27
hansolo Join Date: Feb 2009	where is wtcc 2012 mod??? A new calendar 2012 is: 1. Monza 08 2. Valencia 08 3. Marracheck 10 4. Imola 08 5. Zolder 10 6. Pau 08 7. Portimao 10 8. Curitiba 08 9. Oschersleben 08 10. Okayama 08 11. Puebla 08 12. Macau 08 Any ideas???

6 July 12, 21:39	#31
Kupiter Belt Uploader Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: West Yorkshire, United Kingdom Age: 26	I'm actually glad this has been cancelled, stop with the hotlap competitions and start with the GTR3!