Ferrari: The Race Experience Shifts To Digital Delivery
See Full ImageLike it or not, the digital age is upon us, and some developers are already abandoning physical media.
System 3 has announced their new racing game, Ferrari: The Race Experience, but perhaps more importantly is their decision to only make it available through the PlayStation Network; it represents a "dramatic shift from physical game distribution to a more streamlined business model that represents zero wastage and ultimately better guaranteed revenue returns." System 3 claims they're ready for the changeover right now, and they will "utilize digital downloading as the best way forward for all future premium game releases." Said company CEO Mark Cale:
"Having recognised the potential in digital downloads some 18 months ago we have kept our powder dry, preferring to gauge market and consumer reaction while quietly planning a downloadable release strategy to steal a march on our rivals. Obviously we are not moving away fully from boxed product as we are committed to maximising our games across all formats and Wii games, for example, are still only released as physical product. But we have been extremely proactive in working on a full digital onslaught for a long time and they don’t come much bigger than the first one - Ferrari The Race Experience."
The Ferrari series is often regarded as one of the more realistic racing experiences available, and it marks the developer's "first AAA game released as download only content for the PS3 format." This will be followed by 6 more titles for the PS3, PSP, Apple iPad and iPhone in the next 3 months. As download speeds get faster - and let's not forget that they have - the world will continue to change.
Related Game(s): Ferrari: The Race Experience
Tags: ferrari, the race experience, ferrari psn, system 3
7/31/2010 10:40:06 AM Ben Dutka
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maxpontiac
Saturday, July 31, 2010 @ 7:49:45 PM
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RadioHeader
Saturday, July 31, 2010 @ 11:56:25 AM
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Give the customers nothing for their money, thereby eliminating the 2nd hand market. Awesome!
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Temjin001
Saturday, July 31, 2010 @ 12:16:17 PM
For those who have a Xbox360, log onto their "Games on Demand" marketplace and observe pricing for games such as CoD: Modern Warfare ($40!?), Tomb Raider Legends ($30!?). I can pick up TR Legends from Gamestop for $7.
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RadioHeader
Saturday, July 31, 2010 @ 5:37:46 PM
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Temjin001
Saturday, July 31, 2010 @ 12:10:38 PM
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Scarecrow
Saturday, July 31, 2010 @ 12:23:16 PM
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It'll be a while 'till downloading 25GB-50GB is actually bearable
I do acknowledge that for smaller/niche games this is great.
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Shams
Saturday, July 31, 2010 @ 1:38:07 PM
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Temjin001
Saturday, July 31, 2010 @ 6:48:57 PM
As Master Shams pointed out, WipeOut HD is pretty lightweight. Burnout Paradise also weighs in around 3-4gb's. Take GT5 Prologue, the game has something like 70+ extremely detailed cars and a handful of tracks and it still weighs in around 5GB.
But I do see a growing concern in BD to PSN conversions, Scarecrow. I would be quite surprised if games like Uncharted 2, GoW3, and MGS4 make it out as a PSN download. Even Infamous's more conservative 8GB? download seems pretty heavy. I think I'd rather save the HDD space and keep it on disc. Even if it means having to get off my butt to change a disc.
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CharlesD
Sunday, August 01, 2010 @ 12:31:38 AM
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tes37
Saturday, July 31, 2010 @ 12:34:16 PM
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Last edited by tes37 on 7/31/2010 12:36:15 PM
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Scarecrow
Saturday, July 31, 2010 @ 12:53:44 PM
This game has no chance it if costs $50 or more
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kraygen
Saturday, July 31, 2010 @ 2:57:52 PM
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It's a racing game and since GT5 is coming out I just don't see the point, but I wouldn't get it even if it was on disc.
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Lawless SXE
Saturday, July 31, 2010 @ 4:33:04 PM
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Peace.
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jlch777
Saturday, July 31, 2010 @ 6:25:56 PM
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jlch777
Saturday, July 31, 2010 @ 11:12:23 PM
OK, so to clear up the situation...
A while back, System 3 asked us to update FC to F:TRE. It contains all of the DLC for FC plus a few new features including an updated Career Mode. The handling model is the same but the SCC "style of handling" selector has been carried over. It will be released on PSN for PS3 and boxed product for Wii. The Wii version contains all the updates that were patched in to the PS3 version.
Further to that, we are working on:
Licensed Racer - Console
ACR - PC
Ride To Hell - Console & PC
SuperCar Challenge - USA version
Unannounced Racer - Console
Hope that clears it up for everyone.
http://forums.eutechnyx.com/index.php/topic,1658.0.html
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maxpontiac
Saturday, July 31, 2010 @ 7:50:31 PM
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JackC8
Saturday, July 31, 2010 @ 8:34:04 PM
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Alienange
Saturday, July 31, 2010 @ 9:45:10 PM
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fluffer nutter
Sunday, August 01, 2010 @ 4:48:03 AM
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Qubex
Sunday, August 01, 2010 @ 9:19:44 AM
I promptly got rid of the game a few months after purchase. There were also noon around to play multi player with, the servers were mostly empty... It was a useless game in some respects. I won't touch another one of their racing titles...
But, if they ever made a remake of the Last Ninja series for HD consoles, I would be all over them...
Q!
"play.experience.enjoy"
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Alienange
Sunday, August 01, 2010 @ 2:54:33 PM
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maxpontiac
Tuesday, August 03, 2010 @ 9:51:45 AM
Graphics were average, I agree. However, the rain effects were well done.
Sound was poor, can't debate that. I will say this though, I loved the main menu music. Perfect for car porn.
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BikerSaint
Saturday, July 31, 2010 @ 10:24:52 PM
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If not, going "digital only" is a ripoff towards the entire gamer nation.
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THEVERDIN
Sunday, August 01, 2010 @ 12:59:30 AM
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dillonthebunny
Sunday, August 01, 2010 @ 1:07:31 AM
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Anyway, is this Last Ninja? No... What the hell are they doing wasting time on this game when we have been waiting years and years for this so called promised ninja sequel.. Surely not another generation in console will pass us by before we are treated to this potential classic?.
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___________
Sunday, August 01, 2010 @ 3:18:15 AM
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sigh why would you shoot yourself in the foot like that!?
when are developers going to learn 90% of the world dont have unlimited download usages with ADSL2+ speeds?
god, if it took me 6 days, YES SIX FREAKING DAYS!!!!! to download a FW update imagine how long this would take!
dam, guess i wont be getting it, and i really wanted it too!
way to sell yourself short system 3!
might as well make a game on the N64 while your at it, id probably sell better!
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fluffer nutter
Sunday, August 01, 2010 @ 4:49:23 AM
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streetmagix
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Saturday, July 31, 2010 @ 11:14:56 AM