April Edition Live Magazine - April 2014 Issue. | Page 58

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DriveClub
If you’re like me, and have been
hanging out for a new game to test
your virtual driving mettle in (as I’m
sure we’ve all finished Gran Turismo
6 already) then you’ll be pleased to
know that Evolution Studio’s upcoming next gen title Driveclub is scheduled for a release later this year.
It’s been in the pipeline ever since
early last year when it was first announced, and it’s looking to be one
of the prettier looking titles for next
gen. Don’t get too excited though
Microsoft lovers, because this little
wagon is Playstation 4 exclusive.
Driveclub centres the majority of its
racing on teamwork; Evolution said
from the beginning that they wanted
to build a racing game to enjoy with
your friends. Start a club, climb the
ranks, race together and reap the
rewards as a team; alternatively if

FORMAT:
PS4
RELEASE:
TBC 2014
RATING:
G
at a later date, or that their avatars
and times will be available to race
against at any time, remains to be
seen. Rather than be a full on GT
style simulation, Driveclub leans
more towards being a playful simulator experience, similar to Grid 2 and
etc.
The graphics, being a next gen title, look stunning. The lighting and

“..FROM ALPINE ROADS, STREET COURSES,
INDIAN RAINFOREST, NORTH AMERICAN
MOUNTAINS, SCOTTISH HIGHLAND..”
you’d rather do it solo (or just don’t
like people) there is also a fully integrated single player mode. Driveclub
mentions that you and your friends
will ‘always be connected’; weather
this means that you and your friends
times will be recorded for you to race

shadow effects constantly change
with the surroundings. The sky effects are organic and fully dynamic,
meaning that potentially no 2 races
will ever be the same. Even the trees
on the side of the circuits are individually rendered, rather than simply ‘painted’ on as other titles do.

The cars themselves look fantastic,
with detailed interiors and the options to modify their visuals such as
paint and vinyls (no word yet on any
other body modifications.) Thus far
screenshots have shown the likes
of Mercedes Benz, RuF, Audi, Lotus, McLaren, Pagani, BMW and
even little known Russian marque
Marussia (hopefully faster than their
F1 team.) Driveclub features a host
of the latest and greatest cars to hit
the market, although expect plenty
of your old favourites as well.
Locations for the beautifully rendered tracks look to be a world tour
of things, from Alpine Roads, street
courses, Indian Rainforest, North
American mountains, Scottish highlands, and much more. No word
thus far if there will be any real world
tracks in the game (many courses
seen so far seem to be based in
real world locations) although this
shouldn’t detract from how great
this title is looking. You don’t need
Nurburgring to make a great game,
and it’s been proven before. Driveclub is looking to be a fun game,
with locations and cars so detailed
you’ll want to stop and have a look.
Whether you want to take on the
racing world alone, or team up and
share the rewards, Driveclub has it
all at your fingertips.

Written by Ben Rachow

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