Posts with tag test drive
Posted May 7th 2007 3:00PM by David Dreger
Filed under: Rumors
GRY Online, a Polish game publication states that Eden Studios is working on a sequel to
Test Drive Unlimited, with March 2008 as their target release window. Their trusted source also divulged other useful tidbits of information, such as
Test Drive Unlimited 2 featuring over 2400 km of roads, off-road racing capabilities and dynamic weather. So, have you played the first
TDU? Did you enjoy your Hawaiian vacation? We'll be sure to bring you more news should this prove true.
Posted Apr 12th 2007 3:30PM by Richard Mitchell
Filed under: News
Given the recent
hoopla over content prices on Xbox Live Marketplace, it's good to see something free. Of course, it's always nice to see something free, isn't it? Atari announced today that it has teamed up with Lexus to bring two new cars to
Test Drive Unlimited. The two new cars are the GS 450h hybrid (pictured) and the LS 460. We're not sure how luxury cars compare to the sports cars found in
Test Drive, but it looks like we'll find out. For all the
Test Drive fans out there, this content is available right now.
Oh, and did we mention that it's free?
Posted Mar 8th 2007 4:30PM by Dustin Burg
Filed under: News, Xbox Live Marketplace
We've got some more XBLM downloading to do today in the form of
Test Drive Unlimited content. So, let's get right into it. There are a few packages that cost Microsoft Points, but one is a free download for the Cadillac CTS-V. The other paid downloads include the Test Drive Racers Guild #2 which consists of seven vehicles and will set you back a moderate 350 Points. The other download is the Hardcore Mode which is a more realistic game mode, specifically enhanced for the wireless racing wheel, and is available for 160 Microsoft Points. It may be time to dust off the ole' copy of
Test Drive Unlimited and download new content, if not at least for a free Cadillac CTS-V ... you know, because it's free.
Posted Oct 25th 2006 12:00AM by Ken Weeks
Filed under: News
Atari's reputation for solid customer support (relative to say, 2KSports) is being put to the test in their community forums where fans are complaining about car trouble in
Test Drive Unlimited, particularly:
- No sure-fire way to run into friends/clans members in free roam, plus
- The car trade feature has been disabled as a temp fix to a data loss problem, which effectively disabled an achievment.
According to reader Aragom, Atari has acknowledged these issues and ultimately promised a patch in November, but the extended silence didn't relieve the road rage? These guys were the gold standard for customer service at the
TLU release, when we
praised their prompt response to complaints and feedback-friendly approach. Is this as good as it gets for the pissed and the patchless, or are people being just a little too testy with Atari?
[Thanks Aragom]
Posted Sep 12th 2006 12:00AM by Ken Weeks
Filed under: Xbox Live Marketplace
In an era of over due patches (
Far Cry,
Dead Rising, etc.), credit Atari with responding to their customers in less than a week. Now that's an auto-update.
[Thanks srw985]
Posted Aug 24th 2006 8:30AM by Ken Weeks
Filed under: News, Xbox Live Marketplace
Test Drive: Unlimited lives up to it's name with a second demo now available on Marketplace. This one includes four new rides -- the Ferrari F430, the Ford Mustang GT, the AC Cobra, and a Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R motorcycle -- plus new challenges and improved graphics. All told you should have this game thoroughly tested by the September 5 release date.
[Thanks DapperDan]
Posted Aug 16th 2006 11:30AM by Richard Mitchell
Filed under: News, Downloads, Xbox Live, Xbox Live Marketplace
Xboxyde posted this video of a Maserati MC12 in action from the upcoming
Test Drive Unlimited. The car model looks great, but the video isn't exactly exciting -- unless you
like watching cars drive both toward
and away from the screen. The workmanship on this car is top notch, though: it survives a head on collision with barely a scratch. All kidding aside, car lovers have one more reason to look forward to this
budget game. Check out Xboxyde for more screens.
Anybody looking forward to this one?
Posted Jul 31st 2006 11:45PM by Richard Mitchell
Filed under: News, Xbox Live, Multiplayer, Xbox Live Marketplace
We broke the story earlier this month that
Test Drive Unlimited would be available for the low, low price of US $39.99. This led some of our UK readers to hope and pray that the European price would be a bargain as well. Sorry, lads (and ladies),
Test Drive Unlimited will cost £49.99 ($92.95, yikes!). The reason: prevailing market conditions, which translates as "not enough 360 owners." Interestingly, another factor mentioned by Atari was America's "much bigger Xbox Live Gold membership," making it easier to recoup costs -- through micropayments and in-game ads, no doubt.
So much for affordable innovation for everyone.
Posted Jul 20th 2006 2:00PM by Richard Mitchell
Filed under: News, Xbox Live, Xbox Live Marketplace
Test Drive Unlimited will retail for $39.95 when it drops later this year. That's right, a brand new, shiny 360 game will cost you $39.95. Not only that, but more content including cars and music will be available in Marketplace shortly after the game's release, and the music, at least, will be free.
CEO and Chief Creative Officer of Atari, Bruno Bonnell, had this to say of the deal:
"Innovation should be available to everyone, not a privilege for those can afford high price tags, Our GamersFirst program demonstrated the positive impact of flexibility in pricing. We believe it is our mission to deliver triple-A games that are accessible to the masses. As such, we are offering Test Drive Unlimited - a game that is being positively touted and recognized by the media - for $39.95, and furthermore, will continue users' experiences past launch by featuring new cars and free music for download."
Let's hope this flexible pricing strategy will catch on with other developers as well.
Posted Jul 9th 2006 7:00PM by Ken Weeks
Filed under: Fan stuff
Tired of test driving the same old Ferrari's and Lamborghinis? Cruise over to Atari.com and vote for your favorite fan fabrication in the
Test Drive: Unlimited Design Contest before the final flag drops July 10. The winner gets their ride included in the game as a driveable car, plus $2500.
[Thanks X Budd]
