Chances of Porsche in GT6

Paid Porsche DLC


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I'd reckon it's because they've been busy modelling other cars (ref the sometimes oddball premium inclusions of GT5 and 6). Nothing more than that.

Sure but it doesn't make sense why it'd be excluded for two games while PCars, FM, and iRacing for instance have them and a couple others. However, PD who started the whole Ruf when you cant have Porsche doesn't seem to be going to them, but hey they may very well be and are just tight lipped on it like everything else.
 
Sure but it doesn't make sense why it'd be excluded for two games while PCars, FM, and iRacing for instance have them and a couple others. However, PD who started the whole Ruf when you cant have Porsche doesn't seem to be going to them, but hey they may very well be and are just tight lipped on it like everything else.
Even DriveClub has new RUF cars. >_<'
 
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Don't get me wrong, I think it would be great if they'd done more, but the models look like de novo work that required a non-trivial amount of man-hours. It kind of puts the lie to the "nothing done since 1999" statement.
 
Don't get me wrong, I think it would be great if they'd done more, but the models look like de novo work that required a non-trivial amount of man-hours. It kind of puts the lie to the "nothing done since 1999" statement.

I say they cleaned up the RUF's exteriors. You say they rebuilt them.

None of the RUF's have detailed interiors. There are no new models. EDIT TO ADD: There are no new modifications available.

I am a liar?

EDIT 2: I apologize Mr. W and retract my "nothing since 1999" statement. I will instead say 2005. Because in GT2 there were actually 8 RUF models available, while only 5 since GT4.
 
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Actually, PD has a GOOD relationship with Porsche. But they still cannot bring the Porsches yet because the rights ARE CURRENTLY OWNED BY Electronic Arts. BUT: AS SOON THE CONTRACT WITH EA EXPIRES, the Porsche WILL APPEAR ON GT game.

Thanks Capitain Obvious!

I wasn't getting it...!
 
I say they cleaned up the RUF's exteriors. You say they rebuilt them.

None of the RUF's have detailed interiors. There are no new models. EDIT TO ADD: There are no new modifications available.

I am a liar?

EDIT 2: I apologize Mr. W and retract my "nothing since 1999" statement. I will instead say 2005. Because in GT2 there were actually 8 RUF models available, while only 5 since GT4.

You're not a liar, but you're mistaken and/or underinformed. If you haven't already done so, look at the before/after of the RUFs in the "Standards: Good / Bad / Ugly" thread. It's obvious from the A/B pictures that the exterior models have been redone. There are differences that are inconsistent with them merely being "cleaned up", though I'll admit that calling them "de novo" might be an overexaggeration.
 
I can't seem to understand why Porsche, a company that focuses on quality, track performance, and history is letting EA renew the contract just to put them in games where kids though teens smash them into police cars and walls. I personally think that the NFS series is the exact opposite of what Porsche believes in, but unless there is a ridiculous amount of money they are gaining from this, I can't see why Porsche would let EA do this.
 
I can't help but wonder if there's some space in the contract that PD is looking to exploit. For example EA's contract may cover Porsche road cars, but not necessarily touring cars, or not cars that haven't been released yet. I'm also sure that Porsche would love to throw their new LMP car straight at the Audi R18 whenever and where ever possible...

Then again, this is all purely conjecture, and likely the same meaningless speculation about Porsche in GT that we've been floating ever since PD released the car count for GT2...
 
I can't seem to understand why Porsche, a company that focuses on quality, track performance, and history is letting EA renew the contract just to put them in games where kids though teens smash them into police cars and walls.

I can. Reason's called money. You think they've released Cayenne, Panamera, now Macan for history? Maybe for track performance? No. They could make a Cayman more powerful and with better performance than 911. They won't, because that would hurt 911's sales, and 911 is much more expensive than Cayman.

Same here. Probably EA is offering A LOT of money.
 
And 911 costs roughly the same amount to produce. I have Cayman R and it kicks ass of most 997s on twisty tracks :D
Hockenheim Short
Porsche Cayman R 1:12.40 330HP / 1320kg
Porsche 911 Carrera GTS 1:12.90 408HP / 1450kg

Less weight + the engine in the correct location will do that. I could only imagine what a Cayman GT3 rs would do, if the concept existed. Chris Harris did say that they put at most the base 911 engine in there because the chassis was just too good for the 911 to compete with.
 
There are other games EA produces than NFS.
One of the most current games is EA's purchase of the iOS game "Real Racing 3".

Yes, this game does provide nowhere near the immersion simulators on big screens, using FFB wheels, racing seats and alike but honestly, I very much enjoy a quick spin with Real Racing on an iPad.

The game includes a few Porsche models, all of which are modelled very nicely for what the limited hardware can provide - some even sound rather good as well (but many unfortunately do not have the distinct 6-cyl boxer sound, they should have) and most do have a rather likeable feel (in what the platform and limitations can provide).

The game runs on a "free to use" model and promotes buying in game credits (for rather steep prices) to achieve quicker what one can actually achieve using the game entirely for free.

Looking at the reach the iOS platform has to potential end customers, especially with a game that is provided for free, I can absolutely understand any decision, steering towards prolonging exclusive licensing to Porsche brand vehicles to exclusively one player in the market.


I do love Porsche - their cars are my favourite cars of them all. I am one of the people who would actually sacrifice ALL other available cars in GT if I could have all Porsche cars in exchange (sounds boring for most but not to Porsche nuts I believe).

It is a real pity that in 2014 we do not have detailed modelled Ruf Porsches and other elaborate re-engineered Porsches in an effort to satisfy some Porsche love with GT6.

I would pay for DLC Porsche vehicles and would be willing to pay a high price, if these cars are modelled (and SOUND) to the highest standards.
Unfortunately this is very unlikely to happen. It is only a game of economics of how many potential Porsche buyers are reached by a licences product.
An expensive DLC on a video game console is highly unlikely an interesting marketing medium for a manufacturer.
 
Citation needed.
OK, lets take this back a bit.
Actually, PD has a GOOD relationship with Porsche.
That was posted as if it was a fact.

My post was not, as it was just something I thought I'd heard/read but couldn't confirm it, hence the "AFAIK" at the start. Therefore "citation needed" is not required for my post because I am not citing something.

AFAIK EA's contract with Porsche ran out recently but was renewed.
 
I also think that one day theyll be in the game. On the LeMans track there is a commercials wich shows porsche letters...
 
OK, lets take this back a bit.

That was posted as if it was a fact.

My post was not, as it was just something I thought I'd heard/read but couldn't confirm it, hence the "AFAIK" at the start. Therefore "citation needed" is not required for my post because I am not citing something.


I should have worded that better, wasn't trying to come off as a smart ass. I was hoping maybe you had a link to the EA/ Porsche deal that I couldn't find.
 
Porsche 959 and the new 918 would be great. Can't see it happening for GT6, maybe GT7... maybe.

MK1 911 would be awesome as well.
 
I should have worded that better, wasn't trying to come off as a smart ass. I was hoping maybe you had a link to the EA/ Porsche deal that I couldn't find.
Sorry. I thought I'd heard something about it, but couldn't find any proof when I had a search last night.
 
The deal may want to remain hidden for a while. EA has a bad enough rep as it is.

And this really begs the question. Is Porsche more interested in Microsoft levels of monies than having their cars showcased in good racing games? I can't imagine that they aren't tarnished more than they benefit from being dunked in the swamp known as NFS.

I'd pay a pretty penny for Porsche DLC too, just to help wedge their cars out of EA's grip and into a game like GT7 where they can shine better and receive some proper appreciation.
 
I think I remember that shortly before 6 came out that Kaz said he was working with Porsche. I don't remember where it was though.... :(
 
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