Robby Zinchak here! As Associate Producer on MotoGP 08, I am very excited to announce that the game has shipped today!
Now let's get into why it's such a great game so you will all go out and get a copy today! Let's start with accessibility...one of our objectives in developing MotoGP 08 was to make the game as accessible as possible to all players without compromising the depth of the simulation so that both new gamers and the hardcore fans will love it!
For the beginner, one of the most helpful tools for new players is the Tutorial Mode, which you are prompted to try when you first boot MotoGP 08. This mode makes the game really easy to learn - it starts you off in ‘Arcade' handling mode which allows the CPU to assist your driving in a few ways. The CPU assist means you can't pull off all the cool racing moves in Arcade mode, but you can have a fun experience without worrying about managing the more complex aspects of the racing sim. When you're ready to advance to the more challenging handling modes, they're just an options click away. These handling modes are available across all the game modes, so whether you want to play a single lap or a whole career, the whole game is customizable to your skill level!
The cool thing about tutorial mode is that it actually analyzes your driving style. If you're not braking enough, it'll pop up with some tips saying to watch for the stripes on the side of the road and use those to help you gauge when to brake. If you're playing well, it'll suggest you try the more challenging handling modes (Advanced and Simulation). Tutorial mode isn't the next SkyNET, but it'll teach you the basics of the game as you play - which I always find the most fun and least frustrating way to learn a new game.
Another feature that makes the game accessible are icons that pop up based on your driving: they indicate upcoming turns, if you're approaching a turn too fast, and other tips to make driving easy for new players.
A new player can (starting today ;)) pick up MotoGP 08, start playing right away and have a great time! But even though it's easy for a new player to learn, there's also a lot for hardcore fans to enjoy: simulation handling, bike upgrades, tuning, etc.
MotoGP is now available in stores and on digital storeshelves; for more information, see our MotoGP 08 website!


wow is that fog in the last picture, thats an awsome feature. Hope this game does well
AlboShinobi07:32 PM CST