F1 2011 Slow Motion

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An updated video now that I’ve become more used to some of the replay features. As I say in the Youtube blurb, this game is so much more detailed, clear and subtle than the now ancient consoles (PS3 and Xbox 360). A dream to drive.

The modelling of the track in uncanny – having been there quite a few times, I recognise the undulations of the driving surface and they’ve even modelled the barbecue rotundas that are dotted around the lake.

Simon

Another Revolution – Vibe, AskLocal and Virtual Graffiti

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This post has nothing to do with flightsims, but this might as well be a home for any other ideas/rants etc!

Today I heard about the iPhone apps ‘Vibe’ and ‘AskLocal’ (both made by Zami.com. The possibilities of these apps, that right now are being used by the good folks over at the Occupy Wall Street protests, astonished me. For organising such events, or just having short, localised chats with your buddies anonymously. Hence the name I used in doing the graffiti, Anonymouse..

I’ve already posted my first ‘Virtual Graffiti’ near the protests in New York, the first ever VirtualG in the world I believe – trust me and my warped mind. A couple of little messages, placed so anyone walking by (physically or just using the AskLocal map) can see them. Carefully targeted, this could be an effective advertising tool as well, airshows will never be the same!

Give it a try. I’m suggesting people post their VirtualG messages in the smallest range  possible, like 10 metres/30ft, to make any visit to any site in the world a real adventure as you walk by staring into your iPhone 4S (Come on, you know you want one..)

Poor Steve Jobs, to me, this is the most exciting time to be alive – in the future –  every tomorrow holds amazing developments. Sometimes horrid, but amazing in any case..

S

 

VERY low altitude flying!

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Yeah, I am a smart-arse. F1 2011 by Codemasters is a very impressive ‘game’ for the PC. You can even fly if you get your braking points wrong.

In researching it, I almost accidentally bought the PS3 version, however fortunately for me I came across some scathing reviews of it, there are some shocking jaggies due to very poor anti-aliasing in the PS3 version.

The pc version is getting excellent reviews though, and even better, it was only $49 on steam, compared to the usual overpriced 70-80 for the consoles. Come on Sony, wake up to yourselves! It ain’t the 1980′s anymore. Oh and as I’ve said before, kill that Vita portable crap before it kills YOU. Between Android PS2 emulators and iPad/iPhone domination, you just won’t succeed. I digress…

Below are some pictures of my local Formula One track down in Albert Park, Melbourne, including close ups of one of our favourite haunts, the Melb. Sports and Aquatic Centre, stunningly realised in 3D behind all the rain.

The video shows you how well this game runs on my (now) slightly above average PC. I have all its settings MAXED out, and it still runs at 90fps without fraps! If I didnt use my PS3 for hd video recording, I might scrap it. No wonder pc gaming is starting to take off again, these consoles are getting very long in the tooth nowadays. The only thing the console is really good for is its controllers, which I’ve been able to connect to the pc and use for driving.

Oh well, another diversion again. This WILL keep me addicted for a fair while, I’ll be posting any good videos or photos of the most spectacular tracks/crashes along the way

Seeya soon

Simon

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Well it’s ‘sort of a flightsim’

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We are really stretching the definition, but hell, this looks brutal! And I thought Arma II was hardcore..

I, your devoted scanner of all flight simulations, pledge to study this ‘sim’ thoroughly. I get all the tough jobs. Don’t expect a long treatise on the flight models though  - it probably makes Arma II look like Xplane.

Get the Beta here.

2011 is looking a massive year for games. Then I see this next replay of another simulation involving ‘wings’ and low-level flying…Just watch the flexing bodywork and end result of a ‘missed approach:

Santa better have some meaty servers or all the kiddies will be missing out this year!