Tourist Trophy! [PS2]

ConqSoft · 04-05-2006, 6:18 PM

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Originally Posted by MrX954

You didnt even get one free copy for running ads on your site

Nope. I was otherwise compensated.

TraumaOne · 04-05-2006, 7:11 PM

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Originally Posted by ConqSoft

Nope. I was otherwise compensated.

aka cash...

BDA116 · 04-05-2006, 7:12 PM

I wonder how many motorcycle/gamer fans will be sick tomorrow.

TraumaOne · 04-05-2006, 7:22 PM

I was sick today... but it wasn't fake

Looks like they aren't due to BestBuy till tomorrow anyway. Maybe I'll stop by on the way home...

MrX954 · 04-05-2006, 7:24 PM

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Originally Posted by TraumaOne

aka cash...

I'm not a complete idiot I didnt think Conq ran the ads for charity, just thought that may be part of the deal.

Baketech · 04-05-2006, 8:01 PM

Ordered mine, should be here in a couple of days...

Getsome · 04-05-2006, 9:16 PM

will pick mine up when the places around here have some. seems they got released in limited quantities and if you didn't have it reserved or got it early today you'll be waiting around here.

thompsonian · 04-05-2006, 9:16 PM

Dude, it isn't even at EBGames here yet. Major bummer!!

MetallicCarrot · 04-05-2006, 10:03 PM

Yep. The guy at where ever told me I was lucky to get it. Had 6 preordered at that store, and only got 8 copies. I got it at 11:30am when I went to lunch.

BTW, the game is awesome. Has a little bit of a learning curve, ala GT4, but if you brake early, you're golden.

Bikes really handle differently, went from a 600RR to a comparitively twitchy 636 and promptly ran off the INSIDE of a corner... good fun!

The on-bike view is the only way to play this game. It's good, man, real good. Way better than Riding Spirits, etc. Controls surprisingly good with the analog stick. Part of me can't believe they got it this right.

phobiaphobe · 04-05-2006, 10:14 PM

Can you actually see the fairing and instruments in the on-bike view?

I'll probably pick up a copy tomorrow... don't want to get too behind.

This thread could easily go to 400.

MetallicCarrot · 04-05-2006, 10:16 PM

Click here to watch 600RR-TT-the-game

As filmed by me, quickly with a digital camera in the dark on my HDTV. Sorry about the quality of the cam, but I was too busy playing to hook up my D8 and firewire, etc.

MetallicCarrot · 04-05-2006, 10:19 PM

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Originally Posted by phobiaphobe

Can you actually see the fairing and instruments in the on-bike view?

I'll probably pick up a copy tomorrow... don't want to get too behind.

This thread could easily go to 400.

YES!!!! I love it when you come out of the tuck. Has such an awesome feel to it at full lean with the analog.

CBR929RE · 04-05-2006, 10:22 PM

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Originally Posted by ConqSoft

Cost looks closer to $200 for me.

phobiaphobe · 04-05-2006, 10:25 PM

You guys could probably pick up a used PS2 cheap in the bargain finder.

MetallicCarrot · 04-05-2006, 10:31 PM

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Originally Posted by MetallicCarrot

Click here to watch 600RR-TT-the-game

As filmed by me, quickly with a digital camera in the dark on my HDTV. Sorry about the quality of the cam, but I was too busy playing to hook up my D8 and firewire, etc.

If you look closely at the start, you can see the tach. It washes out a little bit in the middle, but comes back after a few turns when the light is right. On the actual TV you can see the tach at pretty much all times.

BTW, that clip is of me trying to win the 600RR I'm riding by finishing ahead of that R6. You have two laps to either finish first or get ahead and stay ahead for 10 seconds. I 10-sec'ed him two tries later.

phobiaphobe · 04-05-2006, 10:36 PM

Do you start out with a bit of money to buy a cheap bike, or are they all earned?

MetallicCarrot · 04-05-2006, 10:39 PM

You start with a scooter, but I haven't ran a single "race" and I have a 600RR.

I had to pass Novice license, which helped a lot with the learning curve and was a lot of fun. That opens up the "N" bikes in "Challenge" mode. Then you pick the bike you want, pick the colors you want, then if you complete the challenge, you get the bike!

phobiaphobe · 04-05-2006, 10:43 PM

My favorite part in the GT series was always starting with a beater and working your way up through the amateur stuff.

I'm racing that damned scooter!

Aychdot · 04-05-2006, 10:43 PM

Got my copy. Just think GT4 on bikes. Pretty easy to ride, There is a definite learning curve over GT4, but in my oppinion it blows the Moto GP Games out of the water. I just wish they had the Moto GP tracks. I have all silver medals in three of my licenses and I haven't tried the fourth yet. Arcade mode is nice but kinda hard to win. I haven't won a damn thing with this shitty 250 scooter that I have in simulation mode. HELP!!!!

MetallicCarrot · 04-05-2006, 10:56 PM

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Originally Posted by phobiaphobe

My favorite part in the GT series was always starting with a beater and working your way up through the amateur stuff.

I'm racing that damned scooter!

Oh believe me, that 600RR is useless to me right now. I can't handle it at WOT on a new track. There's just too much high speed drama and I'm not used to it. The straightaway at grand valley bouncing off the limiter in 6th is pretty ridiculous! I want some old school goodness! Bring on the '80's standards!!!

MetallicCarrot · 04-05-2006, 11:14 PM

Oh, btw, in the video, note the riders name is "Mc"! (Couldn't make it capitalize the "c")...

MetallicCarrot · 04-05-2006, 11:39 PM

Here's a quality vid (read:not filmed by me) :

http://video.google.com/videoplay?do...trophy&pl=true

Oh man, I might take some heat for this one!!!!

http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=8537425269561037117&q=tourist+trop hy&pl=true

This is cool, watch for the lowside from the AI rider at around 1:15

http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=3167116086340319257&q=tourist+trop hy&pl=true

Also at around 4:15 on that one, the AI rider uses a tear-off!

stegen · 04-06-2006, 2:51 AM

review:
http://www.gamespot.com/ps2/driving/...hy/review.html

NinerPilot · 04-06-2006, 6:30 AM

Been playing it since I got off work... So far, bikes of interest in the garage are a CBR600RR, CBR1000RR, GSXR750, Ducati 999R, a few motards and others... Lotsa fun so far!

tigerblade · 04-06-2006, 11:50 AM

Note to Sunbert: I'll be stopping at Best Buy on my way home tonight...

*Mo Noyz* · 04-06-2006, 12:41 PM

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Originally Posted by MetallicCarrot

Click here to watch 600RR-TT-the-game

As filmed by me, quickly with a digital camera in the dark on my HDTV. Sorry about the quality of the cam, but I was too busy playing to hook up my D8 and firewire, etc.

Grand Valley East.

I'd recognize that track anywhere.

Sunbert · 04-06-2006, 12:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Mo Noyz

Grand Valley East.

I'd recognize that track anywhere.

So if TB gets it, does that mean I'm gonna have to put up with you at the house?

BDA116 · 04-06-2006, 12:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Sunbert

So if TB gets it, does that mean I'm gonna have to put up with you at the house?

Must................resist........................ ..

*Mo Noyz* · 04-06-2006, 1:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Sunbert

So if TB gets it, does that mean I'm gonna have to put up with you at the house?

phobiaphobe · 04-06-2006, 6:21 PM

Just got back from Best Buy.

Don't think I'll be going to the gym tonight.