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Project CARS screenshots and CES 4K gameplay look delicious

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Project CARS, a Community Assisted Racing Simulator, has recently shown off some lovely new screenshots and trailers of the pre-alpha release for your delectation. The game was recently shown at CES in 4K resolution, showing off the visual prowess of the game. The demo certainly is impressive and really shows the brilliance of 4K gaming.

What the demo doesn’t show is the most important thing; how the game feels. I’ve had a go with Project CARS and as a fan of Gran Turismo I can confirm that it’s a similar simulation to a semi-racing sim like GT or Forza. I wouldn’t put it in the same category as hardcore simulators like Live For Speed and iRacing despite it having advanced simulations like dynamic tyre modelling and TrackIR for head tracking. The difference is that it’s more forgiving than most sims and is defined better visually so it may appeal to a bigger crowd. That being said, it’s early in development and things may change, it’s certainly not leaning anywhere near an arcade experience. The screenshots below definitely show the amount of detail possible in the Madness engine, which is the same engine used in Need For Speed Shift series, but I would imagine it would be heavily modified. Project CARS has big shoes to fill as a new racing IP considering its formidable competition, but this is a really good start.Project CARS is set to release on PC, Linux,SteamOS, Wii U,PlayStation 4 and Xbox One in Q3 or Q4 of 2014.

 

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Last Updated: January 13, 2014

163 Comments

  1. On Wii U damn can WiiU even handle this??

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    • Hammersteyn

      January 13, 2014 at 13:09

      Maybe if you daisy chain a hundred of them.

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      • TiMsTeR1033

        January 13, 2014 at 13:15

        Played on ultra low settings hehe

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    • Gr8_Balls_o_Fire

      January 13, 2014 at 14:05

      Wii U has a special version. Cop cars

      Reply

      • TiMsTeR1033

        January 13, 2014 at 14:09

        they get Cop cars… Is that meant to be impressive?

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        • Gr8_Balls_o_Fire

          January 13, 2014 at 14:12

          Yea. They go WII U WII U WII U

          Reply

          • TiMsTeR1033

            January 13, 2014 at 14:12

            hahahahahahah You sir deserve the comment of the week!!

          • Gr8_Balls_o_Fire

            January 13, 2014 at 14:23

            Hehehe thankyew

  2. Hammersteyn

    January 13, 2014 at 13:11

    Beautiful demo. Too bad he drives like James May.

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  3. TiMsTeR1033

    January 13, 2014 at 13:17

    Got some elements of Forza without a doubt!

    Reply

  4. TiMsTeR1033

    January 13, 2014 at 13:18

    Guy in video cant drive for shit! I mean that’s why they got those guidelines to help!

    Reply

  5. Sir Rants A Lot Llew. Jelly!!!

    January 13, 2014 at 13:19

    Great demo. Visuals look like they could be something spectacular. But one thing I do hope they address is the way the cars seem to “float” over the track. They don’t look like they are actually driving on the road. Or is it just me that thinks that?

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    • JJ's grand endeavour (John)

      January 13, 2014 at 13:23

      I saw that too.

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      • TiMsTeR1033

        January 13, 2014 at 13:28

        Me thinks Forza is better

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        • JJ's grand endeavour (John)

          January 13, 2014 at 13:29

          Me agree, but waiting for Assetto Corsa.

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          • TiMsTeR1033

            January 13, 2014 at 13:30

            If you buy now on steam get 22% off when finished..

          • JJ's grand endeavour (John)

            January 13, 2014 at 13:34

            Rather wait. Never buying pre-order or early access again.

          • TiMsTeR1033

            January 13, 2014 at 13:35

            Burnt you before?

          • JJ's grand endeavour (John)

            January 13, 2014 at 13:36

            Yes. Bought GRID2, didn’t know it was going to be a turd on wheels.

          • TiMsTeR1033

            January 13, 2014 at 13:39

            hahaha but GRID was a turd on wheels… One cant expect a turd to change into a chocolate.. One may try cover it in Milo and even add sprinkles and put in a shiny wrapper, but my dear friend a turd will remain just that a turd..

          • JJ's grand endeavour (John)

            January 13, 2014 at 13:39

            First GRID was good fun. Second GRID thought it was NFS. Never go NFS>
            Sidenote: I’m actually eating now. Thanks for the detail.

          • Acornbread

            January 14, 2014 at 19:38

            AC is magnificent. By all means wait for the full release, there’s still very little content at this stage, but the physics are breathtaking.

          • General JJ Raven (John)

            January 15, 2014 at 10:49

            Great. Thanks. I seriously want that game.

    • Hammersteyn

      January 13, 2014 at 13:23

      Agreed, got the soap sliding in a bathtub look to it

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      • JJ's grand endeavour (John)

        January 13, 2014 at 13:25

        Careful now. Downvote troll about…

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        • Lord Chaos

          January 13, 2014 at 13:30

          How do I get in on all this down-voting action? 😛

          Reply

          • JJ's grand endeavour (John)

            January 13, 2014 at 13:34

            Just say something.

          • Hammersteyn

            January 13, 2014 at 13:35

            Poop bubbles.

          • Lord Chaos

            January 13, 2014 at 13:36

            No, I won’t downgrade from rainbows back to bubbles.

          • Hammersteyn

            January 13, 2014 at 13:36

            Rainbow poop?

          • Lord Chaos

            January 13, 2014 at 13:37

            Yea, and it leads to a pot of gold.

          • JJ's grand endeavour (John)

            January 13, 2014 at 13:38

            Just for those who don’t know…it’s different than having the sun shine out of your arse.

          • Alien Emperor Trevor

            January 13, 2014 at 14:30

            I beg to differ, they’re not mutually exclusive.

        • Hammersteyn

          January 13, 2014 at 13:34

          Gaaaah it burns! It Burns! Oh wait, no it doesn’t.

          Reply

          • JJ's grand endeavour (John)

            January 13, 2014 at 13:35

            I’m mmmmeltingggg!

      • Sir Rants A Lot Llew. Jelly!!!

        January 13, 2014 at 14:00

        Yes! That’s the exact way to describe it. Great. Now all I see are soaps sliding around bath tubs… hey, wait a minute. Awesome indie game idea!

        KICKSTART IT!

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        • JJ's grand endeavour (John)

          January 13, 2014 at 14:01

          SOAP: Racing Legends.

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          • Sir Rants A Lot Llew. Jelly!!!

            January 13, 2014 at 14:02

            Guys, we are going to be rich!

            With upgrades like “sunlight liquid” to make you slide even faster!

          • JJ's grand endeavour (John)

            January 13, 2014 at 14:03

            Don’t forget dish washing soap cakes as tyres. Those things are slippery as hell.

          • Sir Rants A Lot Llew. Jelly!!!

            January 13, 2014 at 14:06

            Of course! And the soap carving shop to enhance your streamlining

          • Gr8_Balls_o_Fire

            January 13, 2014 at 14:04

            CoD: Soaps

          • JJ's grand endeavour (John)

            January 13, 2014 at 14:05

            That’s already been done. They just called it Ghosts.

          • Gr8_Balls_o_Fire

            January 13, 2014 at 14:11

            How about a sequel? CoD: Dog Shampoo

          • JJ's grand endeavour (John)

            January 13, 2014 at 14:20

            Hahaha

  6. JJ's grand endeavour (John)

    January 13, 2014 at 13:23

    You had me at semi-sim

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    • RinceThis2014

      January 13, 2014 at 13:27

      That’s what she said! BOOM!

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      • JJ's grand endeavour (John)

        January 13, 2014 at 13:28

        Haha. Master Rince and his semi’s.
        No one seems really interested in the fact that the LG people got together the weekend.

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        • Alien Emperor Trevor

          January 13, 2014 at 14:29

          I assume it’s because they don’t want to look at our glorious, yet modest, fun times & be reminded of the futility of their own meaningless existence in contrast.

          Reply

          • JJ's grand endeavour (John)

            January 13, 2014 at 14:29

            Sounds about right.

  7. TiMsTeR1033

    January 13, 2014 at 13:32

    Oh seriously FUCK OFF down voting person…

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    • RinceThis2014

      January 13, 2014 at 13:34

      Lol. Sad life they have 🙂

      Reply

      • TiMsTeR1033

        January 13, 2014 at 13:35

        Like bloody children I tell you! You have a good time at the River club man?

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        • JJ's grand endeavour (John)

          January 13, 2014 at 13:35

          It’s the fox. Assuring us of his existence.

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          • TiMsTeR1033

            January 13, 2014 at 13:35

            Oh you mean banana Jim

          • JJ's grand endeavour (John)

            January 13, 2014 at 13:37

            Shhhh. Don’t provoke him my friend.

        • RinceThis2014

          January 13, 2014 at 13:36

          Yeah man. Was awesome. Lots of gaming talk!

          Reply

          • JJ's grand endeavour (John)

            January 13, 2014 at 13:36

            We spoke about Tim too, didn’t we? Say what a swell fellow he is.

          • TiMsTeR1033

            January 13, 2014 at 13:37

            *feels PROUD*

          • RinceThis2014

            January 13, 2014 at 13:37

            HAHAHAH!

          • TiMsTeR1033

            January 13, 2014 at 13:36

            Who were the new guys in pic?

            Saw you, OVG, Trevor, Eyeliner John, Rocky..

          • JJ's grand endeavour (John)

            January 13, 2014 at 13:37

            I’ll just let that one slide. Where was the pic up? Trying to get people to call me on what people actually call me. Not working. They still go with John.

          • RinceThis2014

            January 13, 2014 at 13:37

            Andre and Werner. OVG and I have played with them for about 2 years now, first time we actually met them!

          • TiMsTeR1033

            January 13, 2014 at 13:39

            Andre and Werner from Gta Online?

          • RinceThis2014

            January 13, 2014 at 14:06

            Big dude is Werner 🙂

        • Gr8_Balls_o_Fire

          January 13, 2014 at 14:03

          So Tim, which is worse? The downvoter or the one who claims to be your lover..?

          *runs* 😀

          Reply

    • Hammersteyn

      January 13, 2014 at 13:36

      Don’t feed “it”. If it sees it’s getting a reaction it will be encouraged to do so even more.

      Reply

      • TiMsTeR1033

        January 13, 2014 at 13:41

        Such a sad sad little troll it is, no balls to even show itself.

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        • RinceThis2014

          January 13, 2014 at 13:41

          Yeah.

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          • JJ's grand endeavour (John)

            January 13, 2014 at 13:42

            When did you put the pic up? I asked it on another comment, but no one seemed to read it.

          • RinceThis2014

            January 13, 2014 at 13:43

            Put it up earlier 🙂 If you look carefully you can just make out the eyelliner…

          • JJ's grand endeavour (John)

            January 13, 2014 at 13:44

            Which article? Dammit. I missed it again.

          • RinceThis2014

            January 13, 2014 at 13:44

            Think the Rambo one?

          • TiMsTeR1033

            January 13, 2014 at 13:46

            there you go! (I should really edit this…)

          • JJ's grand endeavour (John)

            January 13, 2014 at 13:50

            Do it.

          • TiMsTeR1033

            January 13, 2014 at 13:53

            I would but scared of the big dude, he could crush me into dust! Rinces body guard by the looks of it!

          • JJ's grand endeavour (John)

            January 13, 2014 at 13:55

            Other John or the dude front right? Other John will smother you in your sleep. You’ll never see it coming.

          • TiMsTeR1033

            January 13, 2014 at 13:58

            Dude by Nick!

          • Hammersteyn

            January 13, 2014 at 13:45

            Who are all those losers 😛

          • RinceThis2014

            January 13, 2014 at 13:45

            Oi!

          • Hammersteyn

            January 13, 2014 at 14:03

            😉

          • JJ's grand endeavour (John)

            January 13, 2014 at 13:46

            Same ones hiding in your house with clubs for when you get home.

          • RinceThis2014

            January 13, 2014 at 13:47

            HAHAHAHA

          • TiMsTeR1033

            January 13, 2014 at 13:48

            You would make a great pirate, did I ever tell you that John?

          • JJ's grand endeavour (John)

            January 13, 2014 at 13:50

            Why thank y…
            Wait a second.

          • TiMsTeR1033

            January 13, 2014 at 13:52

            Could Be the next Captain John Pigeon!! (Sparrow was taken)

          • JJ's grand endeavour (John)

            January 13, 2014 at 13:53

            I don’t think I like that.
            What about Captain Raven or something like that? Anything but Bald Eagle, really.

          • TiMsTeR1033

            January 13, 2014 at 13:54

            Captain John Raven! sounds pretty sweet! or Captain JJ Raven!

          • JJ's grand endeavour (John)

            January 13, 2014 at 13:55

            Thank you. JJ it is. As Rhonda is Rince’s stage name, John is mine.

          • TiMsTeR1033

            January 13, 2014 at 13:57

            Rhonda? Where did that come from!?!

          • JJ's grand endeavour (John)

            January 13, 2014 at 13:57

            I have information that states Rince is in fact a cross-dressing stripper who goes by Rhonda. 😉

          • TiMsTeR1033

            January 13, 2014 at 13:58

            Would fit the bill!

          • Hammersteyn

            January 13, 2014 at 14:02

            Hehehe

          • Admiral Chief in Vegas

            January 13, 2014 at 14:05

            Where are the other people, did you scare em off?

          • TiMsTeR1033

            January 13, 2014 at 14:07

            WIN!

          • JJ's grand endeavour (John)

            January 13, 2014 at 14:08

            The Emperor and I actually had twelve people sitting with us before Master Rince showed up.

          • TiMsTeR1033

            January 13, 2014 at 14:09

            Ouch that burns from here and i am not even involved!

          • Alien Emperor Trevor

            January 13, 2014 at 14:10

            Funnily enough once we came back down for lunch after attempting to hit a few golf balls the place did empty out very quickly…

          • TiMsTeR1033

            January 13, 2014 at 14:11

            Can you blame the people with you lot!

          • JJ's grand endeavour (John)

            January 13, 2014 at 14:12

            I did show some pure golfing skillz. They probably felt intimidated by us. (just ignore the couple of times I hit the ball into the net right next to me)

          • TiMsTeR1033

            January 13, 2014 at 14:13

            If I was there Id break the ball with my super human strength!

          • Alien Emperor Trevor

            January 13, 2014 at 14:14

            Your grip strength?

          • TiMsTeR1033

            January 13, 2014 at 14:15

            You see I was a golf legend in a past life…

          • JJ's grand endeavour (John)

            January 13, 2014 at 14:16

            Like Tiger Woods? I remember him being famous for other things too…

          • TiMsTeR1033

            January 13, 2014 at 14:18

            with a name like Tiger WOODS what you expect..

          • Alien Emperor Trevor

            January 13, 2014 at 14:16

            You were one of Tiger Woods’ mistresses?

          • TiMsTeR1033

            January 13, 2014 at 14:17

            No comment!

          • Alien Emperor Trevor

            January 13, 2014 at 14:14

            Yes, that didn’t happen to me either, nor did I manage to just hit the ball hard enough to knock it over the edge.

          • JJ's grand endeavour (John)

            January 13, 2014 at 14:15

            Oh no. No one was confused by my ball traveling perpendicular to theirs.

          • Alien Emperor Trevor

            January 13, 2014 at 14:06

            Who are those handsome devils? Look what I missed by not going.

          • RinceThis2014

            January 13, 2014 at 14:06

            😛

          • TiMsTeR1033

            January 13, 2014 at 14:07

            Sure….

          • JJ's grand endeavour (John)

            January 13, 2014 at 14:08

            Wait, but. You were… O_o

          • TiMsTeR1033

            January 13, 2014 at 14:08

            It was his robotic self, that he radio controlled from his house.

          • Alien Emperor Trevor

            January 13, 2014 at 14:09

            Oh damn, I forgot to change my nick to Banana Jim!

          • TiMsTeR1033

            January 13, 2014 at 14:10

            MMMM Monster FAIL!

          • oVg

            January 13, 2014 at 14:14

            oVg 😛

          • JJ's grand endeavour (John)

            January 13, 2014 at 14:18

            Yes. That’s you.

          • Alien Emperor Trevor

            January 13, 2014 at 14:18

            MATT DAMON.

          • Alien Emperor Trevor

            January 13, 2014 at 15:10

            lol. I’m at OVG’s right hand, awesome!

    • Gavin Mannion

      January 13, 2014 at 13:52

      It does seem to happen around the same time we post articles investigating the MSSA.. just saying

      Reply

      • JJ's grand endeavour (John)

        January 13, 2014 at 13:52

        Now that you mention it O_o

        Reply

      • TiMsTeR1033

        January 13, 2014 at 13:53

        hmmm… making me think now!

        Reply

        • JJ's grand endeavour (John)

          January 13, 2014 at 13:53

          Watch out world. Tim’s thinking!

          Reply

          • TiMsTeR1033

            January 13, 2014 at 13:56

            Last time that happened we had hell hounds unleashed to the world!

          • JJ's grand endeavour (John)

            January 13, 2014 at 13:56

            And they gave birth to Rince.

          • TiMsTeR1033

            January 13, 2014 at 13:58

            The one died during giving birth aswell. Such a sad day tis was!

          • Alien Emperor Trevor

            January 13, 2014 at 14:04

            lol OUCH!

      • RinceThis2014

        January 13, 2014 at 13:53

        What are you implying!?

        Reply

      • Sir Rants A Lot Llew. Jelly!!!

        January 13, 2014 at 14:01

        The plot thickens

        Reply

    • loftie

      January 13, 2014 at 14:10

      I SHALL FIX YOU! 1x upvote

      Reply

      • TiMsTeR1033

        January 13, 2014 at 14:11

        I aint broken… much..

        Reply

      • Alien Emperor Trevor

        January 13, 2014 at 14:11

        Don’t fix Tim, he might want kids some day.

        Reply

        • TiMsTeR1033

          January 13, 2014 at 14:12

          I got a kid actually!

          Reply

          • Alien Emperor Trevor

            January 13, 2014 at 14:16

            So the end of days is truly upon us!

          • TiMsTeR1033

            January 13, 2014 at 14:16

            indeed! and have another on the way!

          • JJ's grand endeavour (John)

            January 13, 2014 at 14:19

            How far along are you?

          • TiMsTeR1033

            January 13, 2014 at 14:21

            I am not expecting the Mrs is!

          • Alien Emperor Trevor

            January 13, 2014 at 14:24

            Mrs Tim? Isn’t that Geoff’s wife?

          • JJ's grand endeavour (John)

            January 13, 2014 at 14:26

            Suddenly everything has just been turned upside down. What if Tim’s surname is Tim, and he’s actually Tanya. Could he be Geoff’s wife?

          • TiMsTeR1033

            January 13, 2014 at 14:26

            You SHUTUP! Before I I photoshop you into a bad porno movie!

          • JJ's grand endeavour (John)

            January 13, 2014 at 14:27

            That’s probably not impossible. I’ll back off. No need to do anything irrational now.

          • TiMsTeR1033

            January 13, 2014 at 14:30

            Wise choice. JJ Raven wise choice.

          • Alien Emperor Trevor

            January 13, 2014 at 15:09

            That’s Captain Raven to you.

          • TiMsTeR1033

            January 13, 2014 at 14:26

            You playing with fire…

    • Grognak

      January 13, 2014 at 14:17

      Don’t EVER tell me what to do.

      Reply

      • TiMsTeR1033

        January 13, 2014 at 14:19

        Or you will what? hmmmm Find me and kill me?

        Reply

        • Grognak

          January 13, 2014 at 14:27

          Wow, what’s wrong with you man? Little extreme don’t you think? But what I would do is give you a hug. Looks like you need one 🙂

          Reply

          • TiMsTeR1033

            January 13, 2014 at 14:28

            I was the kid raised by Tv sets, and lived in a haunted house… what you expect.

          • JJ's grand endeavour (John)

            January 13, 2014 at 14:28

            Take sanitizer.

          • TiMsTeR1033

            January 13, 2014 at 14:29

            So kind of you to mention that…

  8. CypherGate

    January 13, 2014 at 13:58

    It annoyed me when the guy asks…. So you probably cant do this with a gaming console? DUH! OBVIOUSLY you cant you freak. Its so obvious you cant. Consoles pre-configed and has those specs locked forever. PC has no limits so its obvious.

    Reply

    • TiMsTeR1033

      January 13, 2014 at 13:59

      PC has limits!!! the limits of your pc! ;p

      Reply

      • JJ's grand endeavour (John)

        January 13, 2014 at 14:00

        I’m sorry, but your statement does not compute.

        Reply

        • CypherGate

          January 13, 2014 at 14:01

          I think he meant my PC has limits due to Finances lol 4 Titans? 3 4k TV’s? That would limit my PC capability to run the way they show it here lol

          Reply

          • JJ's grand endeavour (John)

            January 13, 2014 at 14:02

            Haha. Yes. Finances have put a limit on mine too. Sadly.

        • TiMsTeR1033

          January 13, 2014 at 14:02

          See damn pcs with limited computing power..

          Reply

          • JJ's grand endeavour (John)

            January 13, 2014 at 14:02

            Oh. Nice one. Touche’

  9. Gr8_Balls_o_Fire

    January 13, 2014 at 14:08

    Is there any good racing game coming to PS4 before this?

    Reply

    • Matthew Holliday

      January 14, 2014 at 12:48

      Rivals should be out for ps4.
      The Crew should be out soon.
      but those are more entertainment type racers than sims though.

      Reply

      • Gr8_Balls_o_Fire

        January 15, 2014 at 08:12

        Yea not my cuppa tea 😀

        Reply

  10. Devourer of Small Bunnies

    January 13, 2014 at 14:46

    Holy shit that looks A MAY ZING

    Reply

  11. Sageville

    January 13, 2014 at 15:30

    Rain water droplet AI – Check!

    Reply

    • Matthew Holliday

      January 14, 2014 at 12:46

      You may joke, but the trailers for GT5 promised dynamic rain and snow, but when i actually played the game, i felt totally cheated.

      Reply

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