The Grand Tour game
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I've said it before I'll say it again, you can make bad physics with a good physics engine, I dont mean unenjoyable, I mean unrealistic and from what we have seen with the complete lack of body roll or high turning speeds this is not aiming to be a sim(which imo is good) so them saying anything any rfactor 2 really shouldnt matter much. Studio 397 have been pretty vocal on racedepartment about this saying they worked on it but it doesnt have much to do with rfactor.
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This actually looks more polished than the previous footage.
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First 20min if anyone is interested. Haven't watched since I don't want to spoil anything for myself so be warned!
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Amazon changed the download date to 17/01. Don't know if it'll be the same on PSN.
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Nah, I downloaded it this morning from PSN.
I only had a very quick look at some of the options, but they seem pretty bare bones. Only one controller configuration
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Weird PS4 versions showing 17th, Xbox version. Is the 15th.
Nah, I downloaded it this morning from PSN.
I only had a very quick look at some of the options, but they seem pretty bare bones. Only one controller configuration
How big was your download, mine was 100mb
Just deleted it and redone it and now registering as 9.37gb
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Just over 5 gig.
Edit: After finishing the game in a bit more than an hour (all golds) version 1.01 is now downloading, 7.153 gb
Edit 2: I've now finished Episode 2 in less than an hour. So it's taken about 2 hours to complete both episodes with all gold (26 in all). And FYI, that 2 hours includes watching every cut scene.
Really glad I didn't pay full price this game, and I hope Episode 3 has a great deal more content.
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Am I correct there is no wheel support?
btw: Amazon Europe has confirmed the game has been delayed until the 17th if ordered through the European Amazon markets. PSN works normally.
btw: Amazon Europe has confirmed the game has been delayed until the 17th if ordered through the European Amazon markets. PSN works normally.
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I can confirm this is the case. I ordered from the amazon uk store and finally got the xbox dload code last night at 12:00, dloaded the game overnight but it's still showing as pre order so wont start. Pretty ridiculous situation that some people can play whilst some have to wait until the 17th.
Edit: Just checked the amazon listing and it says
- Playable on 17:00 GMT
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I probably bought the "Captain Slow" version
Schoolboy error...
... Oh wait, so did I !!! 
And on that Bombshell !!!
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No wheel support, no button mapping, fixed chase cam only and very floaty handling.
Looks better than I thought it would.
So far my impression is a giant TGT advert with the occasional bit of gameplay.
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I downloaded from PSN. I think @Scaff pretty much summed it up perfectly. 
Cut scenes/videos take up quite a chunk of the season but you can R1 (FFWD) if you want to straight to the little races. Mainly 1-2 laps, speed cameras, drag, drift challenges etc.
Graphics are better than I thought, Scenery, cars, roads etc but there is also a blurry motion feel to the game play so nothing is in sharp focus (hard to describe). Fun to watch the scenes, banter, music etc and a nice transition to the game play.
Handling it really is arcade but with a slight solidity to the controls but also floaty! @doblocruiser Only 1 view (chase cam) and only 3 controls to use Accelerate/Brake/Drift. I had no problem diving in and controlling any of the cars.
Overall not too bad and I am glad I tried it even if it is just for Richard Hammond screaming as you take the corners too fast. For £11 worth a punt if you like TGT.
Cut scenes/videos take up quite a chunk of the season but you can R1 (FFWD) if you want to straight to the little races. Mainly 1-2 laps, speed cameras, drag, drift challenges etc.
Graphics are better than I thought, Scenery, cars, roads etc but there is also a blurry motion feel to the game play so nothing is in sharp focus (hard to describe). Fun to watch the scenes, banter, music etc and a nice transition to the game play.
Handling it really is arcade but with a slight solidity to the controls but also floaty! @doblocruiser Only 1 view (chase cam) and only 3 controls to use Accelerate/Brake/Drift. I had no problem diving in and controlling any of the cars.
Overall not too bad and I am glad I tried it even if it is just for Richard Hammond screaming as you take the corners too fast. For £11 worth a punt if you like TGT.
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Since I never have seen the Grand Tour entirely (no prime) I am looking forward to get in. As from your impressions it is above all a fun "racer" with a stock no nonsense setup. It would have been nice of replays would have been included since they are all pretty much short racing sections and that with a replay system à la 'Top Gear' , "Gran Tour" would've been great!
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Its fun enough to play for the price, however its very bare-bones in terms of a game.
The chase cam is set to low for my taste (not that my taste likes chase cam - but that's another point) and while the controls are OK they are not great in terms of what has been done in other titles (for my money the likes of Outrun, Burnout remaster, Driveclub, etc has managed it much better.
Its worth £12 as a fairly disposable title, and I think Amazon knew that the original price would have seen them get hammered in that regard. The lack of replays, camera selection, control options, etc. make it much more of a semi-interactive TV program(lite) with occasional games, than a game with cut-scenes.
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I think I might treat myself to this one. Maybe on payday though.
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Way to go Amazon.....It's blocked Scaff due to copywright...
...time to appeal to youtube.
Looks like they don't want too much of the video from the TV series being included, lets see it a re-edit gets allowed!
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Was that handed out automatically? Free €15 is always nice but surely it's a downward spiral for the profitably of the game!
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