Test Drive Unlimited 360 News

Ultra_Extreme said:
im still convinced that purely as a test drive game this will suck. i hope they prove me wrong.
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Thats what I used to think, however I even enjoy the current demo despite all its flaws, so I'm sure I will like the full game :)
 
It would be a lot better game if there was actual damage to the cars you drove, and you had to take them to garage and pay to fix them.

Or it someone crashes into you, go through there insurance! :p
 
Is it true that the new demo of this is being released today? I have heard it in a few places but cannot seem to find actual confirmation of the 'rumor'.
 
DeFrEaTs said:
Is it true that the new demo of this is being released today? I have heard it in a few places but cannot seem to find actual confirmation of the 'rumor'.
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Wasn't that the 'rough estimate' given by some Atari dude on their forums. So possibly today, but more likely later as even if its ready it has to go through MS vetting and uploading to live.
 
SiD the Turtle said:
Wasn't that the 'rough estimate' given by some Atari dude on their forums. So possibly today, but more likely later as even if its ready it has to go through MS vetting and uploading to live.
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I have no idea where it came from originally, but I've seen it in a few places as the date it will be released. The reason I ask is because these can rarely be trusted and it seemed strange to see it get released on a Sunday :(
 
DeFrEaTs said:
I have no idea where it came from originally, but I've seen it in a few places as the date it will be released. The reason I ask is because these can rarely be trusted and it seemed strange to see it get released on a Sunday :(
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Type Test Drive Unlimited Demo into Google news and there are a couple of links to this:

http://forums.eu.atari.com/showthread.php?t=40191

Which I believe someone linked to earlier in the thread, but I can't be bothered to go through it and check :D
 
I doubt it be released today i be highly suprised no demo get released weekend.

I reckon be during the Leipzig game convention 24th-27th next week as the demo is rumoured to be on 30 mins timer. :)
 
no news on a new demo yet though?

just pre-ordered again lol, still may cancel, i wasnt impressed with saints row, but still have dead rising on pre-order also. good for a pick up and mindless kill game
 
sorry if this has already been discussed but the original demo seems to have dissapeared off live! - does this mean the new one will arrive soon?
or am i missing something? :)
 
thumper said:
sorry if this has already been discussed but the original demo seems to have dissapeared off live! - does this mean the new one will arrive soon?
or am i missing something? :)
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Its been off for a while there going to be announcment today at 2pm about new demo illl post the news as soon as i get it. :)
 
True to my word new Test Drive Unlimited demo tommorow and official also 1 hour time limit. :D

As a special thanks to everyone participating on the TDU (and Atari) Forum, i thought i'd let you know before anyone else: The New TDU Demo is now scheduled for release tomorrow (Thursday 24th August) . Just to be clear, this information has not been given to any websites or magazines yet- you guys are the first. You want details? We got details right here:

ATARI ANNOUNCES SECOND TEST DRIVE UNLIMITED DEMO
- Road Test Racing Reinvented with New Demo Coming to Xbox Live Marketplace -

LYON, FRANCE – 23 August 2006 – Atari today announced the forthcoming launch of a new Test Drive Unlimited playable demo for the Xbox 360™ video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, via Xbox Live® Marketplace. Developed by Eden Games, Test Drive Unlimited has already excited gamers with its massive array of single player challenges and diverse online multiplayer delights. The new demo will be released Thursday August 24th 2006 featuring stunning new vehicles, new challenges, longer play time and a host of other enhancements to give gamers a tantalising taste of racing reinvented. Test Drive Unlimited is scheduled for release across Europe September 8th 2006.

The first Test Drive Unlimited playable demo, released during E3 2006 as part of Microsoft’s initiative to bring gamers closer to the event, was downloaded close to 200,000 times from Xbox Live Marketplace in one short week, bringing the demo in third place overall amongst all downloads during the period. Feedback from the global gaming community proved vital in giving Eden Games a clear direction to improve the quality of the final game and deliver the incredible experience Test Drive Unlimited now offers.

With the new demo allowing up to one hour of play in a 60km² area of the graphically polished and geographically accurate Hawaiian island of Oahu, players will have time to discover a stunning new house, three delicious new super cars – the Ferrari F430, Ford Mustang GT and AC Cobra – and one brutally powerful motorbike, the Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R. Players can choose to accept one of the four new offline challenges, take on either of the two new online challenges with up to eight players racing simultaneously, launch instant challenges against anyone they encounter on the road, or just burn gallons of virtual gasoline tearing around the lush tropical roads in free ride. Other enhancements include tighter handling, snappy gear changes, customizable speed blur effects, optional in-car camera vibrations, improved lag allowing eight player online races, fully operational vsync, an incredible level of overall graphical polish, and much more.

“We know Xbox Live gamers in Europe are eagerly anticipating their next taste of Test Drive Unlimited,” said Richard Teversham, Platform & Marketing E&D EMEA, Microsoft. “Test Drive Unlimited gives gamers and their friends an innovative combination of driving skills, connected gaming where ever you are, and unbeatable graphics that harness the power of Xbox 360. This exclusive game is a great addition to the Xbox 360 portfolio.”
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While the new demo gives a good flavour of what to expect from Test Drive Unlimited, it barely scratches the surface of the final game which offers over 1000 miles of roads, 90 of the world’s most exclusive super cars and bikes, and unlimited online challenges. Test Drive Unlimited is racing reinvented.

Test Drive Unlimited is scheduled for release across Europe September 8th 2006 and the new demo is available via Xbox Live Marketplace from August 24th 2006. For more information visit www.testdriveunlimited.com.
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