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Hoffer
May 3rd, 2007, 20:34
I remember that Denis dude coming here and talking about this game. So, when I saw a review for the game in the recent OXM, I figured I'd come here.

OXM gave it an 8.0 which is a good score IMHO. Being that they've reviewed it, I'd guess it must be coming out within a month or so. They had that mini-golf game reviewed in last months and that came out two weeks ago.

I look forward to giving it a try.
TRIGGER M4N
May 3rd, 2007, 21:05
That's like the highest review score I've seen for an Arcade game in a LONG time.

I know it's a hassle, but could you put the 'pros and cons' bit in your post. Don't copy the review as that's most likely some copy-right bollocks.
kobejonez
May 3rd, 2007, 21:06
I think that is fair score judging by the PC version which I've played a fair bit. What will be interesting is what the Xboxic score will be. Though I'm not implying any bias. :D
Hoffer
May 3rd, 2007, 21:19
+Pick-up-and-play arcade karting goodness
+Feels worth its $10 price
-No instant-rematch system for groups in multiplayer
?Are all Live Arcade games doomed to have annoying repetitive soundtracks?
Chris
May 3rd, 2007, 21:22
sweet! That negative isn't even that bad.
Hoffer
May 3rd, 2007, 21:25
I'm wondering what the negetive even means. I read the entire review and didn't even see a mention of multiplayer.

I'm thinking it means that after a race you have to reinvite everyone or something? That would blow. I remember CoD2 being that way before they patched it.

That is what it means. I noticed that last paragraph has one sentence that does say you have to re-invite everyone after an online race.

Please Mad Tracks developers, fix that. Thanks!

There is also a little side box about the game. It comes with 15 tracks. There will be two downloadable packs in the future with 15 tracks each. The PC version of the game costs $15 for 40 tracks. So, assuming each download pack costs $5, that would make 45 tracks at $20.

That's not bad I guess. Hopefully the download packs are only 200 points each.
TRIGGER M4N
May 3rd, 2007, 21:31
Are the mini-games playable online?
mass9
May 3rd, 2007, 23:45
Hopefully the download packs are only 200 points each.

Hopefully, yes, but let's not hold our collective breath on this one.....8)7
Hoffer
May 3rd, 2007, 23:50
Hopefully, yes, but let's not hold our collective breath on this one.....8)7

Yeah, I should have bolded, underlined, quoted, etc... the "hopefully".
Paul Tancred
May 3rd, 2007, 23:57
Hopefully MT will be out soon. Looks awesome. Sounds awesome. Can't wait.
charmed699
May 4th, 2007, 00:45
Looking forward to buying the full version straight away when it comes out and show some support for Dennis and his team's hard work. :)
SportsJunx
May 4th, 2007, 01:12
I agree with you charmed. Cant wait for get the full. What a great title!

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Paul Tancred
May 4th, 2007, 09:58
Looking forward to buying the full version straight away when it comes out and show some support for Dennis and his team's hard work. :)

I agree with you charmed. Cant wait for get the full. What a great title!

I have to agree with you guys. I currently have 1700 MSP. -800MSP later for Gears maps, and -800MSP the instant Mad Tracks is out. Then I'll have to buy more points for things like MT Bravo and Encore, but that's cool.
DM2
May 4th, 2007, 13:27
Sounds great, like we knew it should be, shame if the lobbies do work like that, but for £6 or so it's a no brainer to purchase, especialy as we weren't going to have any online multiplayer at first.
CleanSweep31
May 4th, 2007, 16:52
-No instant-rematch system for groups in multiplayer

This is it for me. :-( I mainly get games to play online with friends, if I can't easily create a room/game and invite my friends in for an evening of gameplay then this game just lost me. :-(
Monk
May 4th, 2007, 17:15
As long as I can play car football online I'll be happy man :)
DenisDenis
May 4th, 2007, 17:31
I remember that Denis dude coming here and talking about this game. So, when I saw a review for the game in the recent OXM, I figured I'd come here.

OXM gave it an 8.0 which is a good score IMHO. Being that they've reviewed it, I'd guess it must be coming out within a month or so. They had that mini-golf game reviewed in last months and that came out two weeks ago.

I look forward to giving it a try.

Hey Hoffer!
Could you scan the article and send it to hoffer@loadinc.net?
Thanks a bunch!
Denis.
UKJAY
May 4th, 2007, 18:10
I've been without an xbox for a week and it feels like a year. So hopefully I'll get it back in time for Mad Tracks... and the spring update is on Monday ... everyone'll have to let me know if its any good...
nofear360
May 4th, 2007, 18:23
I've been without an xbox for a week and it feels like a year. So hopefully I'll get it back in time for Mad Tracks... and the spring update is on Monday ... everyone'll have to let me know if its any good...
lol I really feel sorry for you :P .
mass9
May 4th, 2007, 18:26
lol I really feel sorry for you :P .

yeah, poor guy, he's on everyday crying about it.
Don't get me wrong UK JAY, I would feel the exact same way. But don't worry so much about it dude. You'll get it back soon. A week is hardly a long time to wait.:o
Paul Tancred
May 4th, 2007, 18:57
Hey Hoffer!
Could you scan the article and send it to hoffer@loadinc.net?
Thanks a bunch!
Denis.

Yeah, could it send it my way too, please?
TRIGGER M4N
May 4th, 2007, 19:43
http://www.insidegamer.nl/hardware/xbox360/videos/2410

Video of Mad Tracks and other XBLA games coming soon. No idea what the site actually says, I just kept clicking the video box and it worked.
DM2
May 4th, 2007, 19:56
what a depressing video, apart from Mad Tracks which looked great, and one other game NYC they were all retro titles. AHHHHHHHHHHH I played them the first time around, I don't need reminding how far things have come since the 80's :)
Hoffer
May 4th, 2007, 22:47
Denis

I just sent it to that address. Let me know if you got it.
DenisDenis
May 7th, 2007, 12:49
Denis

I just sent it to that address. Let me know if you got it.

Got it, Thanks!
One quick note on 'no instant rematch':
Cheer up! You'll get to meet new friends :-)
Have a great day,
Denis.
Nino
May 7th, 2007, 14:32
\o/ yay for Load Inc
Chris
May 7th, 2007, 18:52
\o/
Paul Tancred
May 7th, 2007, 18:55
\o/
nofear360
May 7th, 2007, 19:01
\o/
Rival24
May 7th, 2007, 22:52
\o/
TristUK
May 8th, 2007, 11:01
\o/
UKJAY
May 8th, 2007, 11:37
\o/
TRIGGER M4N
May 8th, 2007, 12:46
:-(
DM2
May 8th, 2007, 12:50
\o/
DenisDenis
May 9th, 2007, 12:32
As long as I can play car football online I'll be happy man :)

I suck at foosball, but I'll play you!
Adding your gamertag asap.
Cheers,
Denis.
DM2
May 9th, 2007, 13:55
re: Six New Titles Coming to XBLA
Tuesday, May 08, 2007 3:01 PM by Bastelyon
RE: Mad Tracks - We have been working very closely and continually with Load Inc. and D3 throughout the development of the game to ensure the XBLA version of Mad Tracks is the best it can be – including adding full multiplayer gameplay support via Xbox LIVE. The game is entering the very final stages of the development/publishing process which is why we announced it with the other games. Rest assured it will be worth the wait. :)
From gamerscoreblog (http://gamerscoreblog.com/team/archive/2007/05/08/544939.aspx#comments) it's so close I can smell it :)

Teamxbox (http://previews.teamxbox.com/xbox-360/1602/Mad-Tracks/p1/) Preview, still no date....
CleanSweep31
May 9th, 2007, 22:43
With that video ... guess it will be up to the trial version to convince me \o/
JDUDE11
May 10th, 2007, 01:01
I read the review, and now i'm even more hyped up for this this game. Hope it comes out before summer. Also hope i can play against denis online
DenisDenis
May 10th, 2007, 10:57
I read the review, and now i'm even more hyped up for this this game. Hope it comes out before summer. Also hope i can play against denis online

Hey!
I'm not as good as you think.
But as I am a conscientious professional, I agree to play with (against) you.
Now don't laugh at me if you win (don't sulk if you loose).
Have a fantastic day!!!
Denis.
UKJAY
May 10th, 2007, 19:24
I've not been following the Mad Tracks thing, but is this a game with good visuals or is it an XBLA game that resembles something that belongs on an Atari?
_Chris_
May 10th, 2007, 19:32
I've not been following the Mad Tracks thing, but is this a game with good visuals or is it an XBLA game that resembles something that belongs on an Atari?
Full 3D, The graphics and such are pretty nice i must say, well, from the screens i've seen
Oh and \o/
CleanSweep31
May 10th, 2007, 22:00
So DenisDenis, Mr. Madtracks, any plans/dreams to get the PC version upgraded to Vista and support launched to Live Vs PC play?
mass9
May 10th, 2007, 22:04
:-(

Me too....
what a shitty day.
:-(
kidkit
May 10th, 2007, 23:21
So DenisDenis, Mr. Madtracks, any plans/dreams to get the PC version upgraded to Vista and support launched to Live Vs PC play?

I would think he'd rather be working on his next project :)
UKJAY
May 11th, 2007, 00:09
I would think he'd rather be working on his next project :)

so is he an accounts manager or not?
DenisDenis
May 11th, 2007, 10:59
So DenisDenis, Mr. Madtracks, any plans/dreams to get the PC version upgraded to Vista and support launched to Live Vs PC play?

Errrr. We have no plans of patching the PC version to make it run on Vista.
Xplatform compatibility Vista/Xbla is not scheduled either.
Unless Mad Tracks sells like crazy, we'll keep it this way :-)

I would think he'd rather be working on his next project :)

Yeah !!
Our next project will rock.
I see it grow everyday and I like it a lot.
Of course, you understand that I really can't talk about it now.
Maybe we'll have a visual or two at the GC in Leipzig in August...
Cheers,
Denis.
Nino
May 11th, 2007, 11:22
Yeah !!
Our next project will rock.
I see it grow everyday and I like it a lot.
Of course, you understand that I really can't talk about it now.
Maybe we'll have a visual or two at the GC in Leipzig in August...
Cheers,
Denis.

Guitar Hero ripoff confirmed! :+

(see you at GC :* )
DenisDenis
May 11th, 2007, 12:22
Guitar Hero ripoff confirmed! :+

(see you at GC :* )

We turned down making 'Cello Hero'... Peripheral was too big.
UKJAY
May 11th, 2007, 14:00
what about Harp Hero...
Nino
May 12th, 2007, 14:00
We turned down making 'Cello Hero'... Peripheral was too big.

:D :D.
TRIGGER M4N
May 15th, 2007, 15:53
Mad Tracks XBLA has passed final Xbox certification and is good to go. Microsoft, D3P and Load Inc. are still adjusting a release date. Thanks for everyone's patience; the wait is soon over :-)
I can't wait to get my hands dirty in those 84 leaderboards!!!
Cheers!

????
DM2
May 15th, 2007, 16:22
thanks Trigger M4n where is that a quote from? Can't be long now :)
Nino
May 15th, 2007, 16:34
http://www.loadinc.net/news.html

Congrats to Denis and the rest of the gang \o/
charmed699
May 15th, 2007, 16:52
Yay I want to buy this so much that I can already see it on my xbox 360!
Rival24
May 15th, 2007, 16:57
Yea where are our free copies Denis? :P
Paul Tancred
May 15th, 2007, 19:30
Damn, I can almost taste it. Knowing my luck, it'll be released when I'm away on holiday. Congrats to Load Inc.
kidkit
May 15th, 2007, 20:37
Good show, can't wait to veg infront of the tv for awhile with this one. And before you tell me to "go outside", i play soccer (football) 4 times a week these days :p
HylianHitman
May 19th, 2007, 01:44
Hooray for developers and gamers in the same place!
Curry
May 23rd, 2007, 11:33
Hey Hoffer!
Could you scan the article and send it to hoffer@loadinc.net?
Thanks a bunch!
Denis.
Yo Denis,

I've got some pretty solid intel here from MS insiders that Mad Tracks is scheduled for next week. Can you confirm that?
DenisDenis
May 23rd, 2007, 12:12
Yo Denis,

I've got some pretty solid intel here from MS insiders that Mad Tracks is scheduled for next week. Can you confirm that?

Curry,
We can't say anything about release other than the game has received final approval 12 days ago.

On a more personal note, I feel like listening to rumors every now and then.
Cheers mate,
Denis.
Stonie
May 23rd, 2007, 12:37
Denis actually told me about it passing final certification a little while ago via a message on the Xbox, didn't know whether he wanted it common knowlege or not, so kept it to myself...
UKJAY
May 23rd, 2007, 12:41
Is it the same as per this demo...

http://www.loadinc.net/Download/index.html
Curry
May 23rd, 2007, 12:54
Denis actually told me about it passing final certification a little while ago via a message on the Xbox, didn't know whether he wanted it common knowlege or not, so kept it to myself...
That's common knowledge (http://www.xboxic.com/news/2907), even on their own site (http://www.loadinc.net/news.html) :P Release dates are subsequently in MS' hands though.
UKJAY
May 23rd, 2007, 12:58
Denis actually told me about it passing final certification a little while ago via a message on the Xbox, didn't know whether he wanted it common knowlege or not, so kept it to myself...

are you the second person that's felt special this week?
Rival24
May 23rd, 2007, 13:00
I think everybody on his friend list received that message ;)
Stonie
May 23rd, 2007, 13:23
are you the second person that's felt special this week?


Did I say that it made me feel special?

NO, I didn't. Go speculate elsewhere.
UKJAY
May 23rd, 2007, 13:25
Did I say that it made me feel special?

NO, I didn't. Go speculate elsewhere.

:D it was the way you put it across like it was a big secret...and now you're shitty...:X
Stonie
May 23rd, 2007, 13:25
I think everybody on his friend list received that message ;)

More than likely! Just like everyone else, I decided to keep the info to myself, and as I don't feel the need to read every developers f'in website, Denis' message is the first time I had been told.
UKJAY
May 23rd, 2007, 13:26
More than likely! Just like everyone else, I decided to keep the info to myself, and as I don't feel the need to read every developers f'in website, Denis' message is the first time I had been told.

nobody's taking the piss....calm down
Stonie
May 23rd, 2007, 13:27
That's common knowledge (http://www.xboxic.com/news/2907), even on their own site (http://www.loadinc.net/news.html) :P Release dates are subsequently in MS' hands though.

Tis a shame then that your website was a day late with the news then, wasn't it.

:D it was the way you put it across like it was a big secret...and now you're shitty...:X


I'm shitty for a reason, nothing to do with anybody or anything here, just life in general. Having had a family member die within the last 36 hours, I feel the need to vent anger somewhere, maybe here is not the best place to do it, I don't really care, just explains my short temper as of present.

Apologies in advance.
UKJAY
May 23rd, 2007, 13:32
Tis a shame then that your website was a day late with the news then, wasn't it.




I'm shitty for a reason, nothing to do with anybody or anything here, just life in general. Having had a family member die within the last 36 hours, I feel the need to vent anger somewhere, maybe here is not the best place to do it, I don't really care, just explains my short temper as of present.

Apologies in advance.

Ok...

good comment about the late news tho!

jo@samaritans.org
DenisDenis
May 23rd, 2007, 14:00
Heads up.
I did send this message to my friends list.
But it's just a happy few, I have something like 50 tags in my list. Not exactly spam :-)
Anyway, there is no bad way for us to spread the word when we have a good news.
I hope you guys didn't get offended.

On another note, I've never confirmed Mad Tracks is out next Wednesday!!! (notice I didn't deny it either).

Cheers guys!
Denis.
Rival24
May 23rd, 2007, 14:11
Can you tell us what's exactly in the trial version? :P
Nino
May 23rd, 2007, 14:25
Congrats Denis, hope you sell lots \o/
| V |
May 23rd, 2007, 14:36
i luffle Denis!
DM2
May 23rd, 2007, 14:48
At last, great news.
DenisDenis
May 23rd, 2007, 16:09
Can you tell us what's exactly in the trial version? :P

The trial version allows you to play the first two challenges (one mini game and one race) and you'll be able to play split screen.
Just like any other Xbla title, you won't be able to play online, post scores or keep those yummy achievements points.

If you have other question, shoot!!
Denis.
Rival24
May 23rd, 2007, 16:12
Splitscreen in the trial sounds nice :)

Will we be able to use all of the weapons in the trial?
DenisDenis
May 23rd, 2007, 16:18
Splitscreen in the trial sounds nice :)

Will we be able to use all of the weapons in the trial?

Nope.
Only the first two (out of twelve) are available in the trial version (Rocket and Oil drop).
;)
Studley
May 23rd, 2007, 16:39
I'm sure it'll be fine, but I'm hoping the trial version isn't too limited in case it puts people off - I remember the Novadrome demo had one generic arena and only a couple of weapons, and it was so, so dull.

Mind you, it also had the disadvantage of being an awful game, which this isn't ;)
DenisDenis
May 23rd, 2007, 18:00
I'm sure it'll be fine, but I'm hoping the trial version isn't too limited in case it puts people off - I remember the Novadrome demo had one generic arena and only a couple of weapons, and it was so, so dull.

Mind you, it also had the disadvantage of being an awful game, which this isn't ;)

Yeah, I was somewhat disappointed with Novadrome, especially considering all the respect I have toward Patrick and his excellent crew at Stainless Games.
You're pointing at one of the most tricky thing to balance in an XBLA game: trial version. Enough to be fun, just not quite enough to generate frustration, but not too much frustration, etc...

We're still learning, please tell us how Mad Tracks is doing in terms of trial (that is when you can download it).
Cheers,
HylianHitman
May 23rd, 2007, 18:54
Yeah, I was somewhat disappointed with Novadrome, especially considering all the respect I have toward Patrick and his excellent crew at Stainless Games.
You're pointing at one of the most tricky thing to balance in an XBLA game: trial version. Enough to be fun, just not quite enough to generate frustration, but not too much frustration, etc...

We're still learning, please tell us how Mad Tracks is doing in terms of trial (that is when you can download it).
Cheers,

Not only frustration, but also if you're giving them too much for free.
nofear360
May 23rd, 2007, 18:59
Not only frustration, but also if you're giving them too much for free.
Or too little to justify a purchase of the full version ;).
HylianHitman
May 23rd, 2007, 19:04
Exactly!
Paul Tancred
May 23rd, 2007, 20:06
We're still learning, please tell us how Mad Tracks is doing in terms of trial (that is when you can download it).
Cheers,
I'm going to by-pass the trial version and go straight to the full version.

Also, if it is out next Wednesday, it's great timing for me due to the fact school ends for the summer holidays (for me anyway) on Thursday the 31st.
Studley
May 23rd, 2007, 20:32
Finishing school in May?! Kids don't know they're born these days...
nofear360
May 23rd, 2007, 20:41
Finishing school in May?! Kids don't know they're born these days...
I'm finishing school on the 7th of July :'(.
UKJAY
May 23rd, 2007, 21:00
I finished school January 1993 when I was 12....and I'm not joking either.
Paul Tancred
May 23rd, 2007, 21:01
Finishing school in May?! Kids don't know they're born these days...

Well, this week is our last week. Next week is a week of exams. So, I might only be in for 2 hours (Monday, Wednesday) or 4, with an hour break (Tuesday). Or I could be in most of the day from 9:30 - 2 (that's Thursday). Also, I should finish on June 1st, but the only exam that day is woodwork, and seeing as I don't study woodwork, I don't have to show up. \o/
Thryon
May 23rd, 2007, 21:09
Count me in. I have points itching for a good game. I will getting this game on come launch day, whenever that may be.
JDUDE11
May 23rd, 2007, 23:02
I'm going to by-pass the trial version and go straight to the full version.

Same here.
Also, what will be the nine mini games in the game, and the 15 from the the downloads?
DenisDenis
May 24th, 2007, 12:05
Same here.
Also, what will be the nine mini games in the game, and the 15 from the the downloads?

The core game is 15 challenges. They break down into 9 mini games and 6 races.
Regarding the trial version, I will start a separate thread ;)
Cheers,
Denis.