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10tacle have partnered with VRMAG to produce some really cool 360 degree images from GT Legends. These are really nice and show off the track models so well! They are linked from the official Web site.
Press release:
10TACLE and Vrway are proud to present panoramic screenshots from GT Legends
The impressive views in the online-magazine VRMAG.org emphasise the outstanding graphic quality of the upcoming racing referenceDarmstadt, 30 August 2005: As of today you will find 20 spectacular pictures of the upcoming motor sport highlight “GT Legends” on the official homepage www.gt-legends.com and on the pages of the online-magazine www.VRMAG.org. Thanks to the technology by Swiss experts from Vrway Communication the new DirectX9 Graphics Engine can show off all its features, in particular the 360° panoramic format is something completely new. Both the contest on the racetrack and the dynamic change of light from day to night or during dusk and dawn, plus the surroundings are portrayed in a very detailed way. It almost seems like a photo.
The historic racing simulation “GT Legends” will be released at the beginning of October. For all racing fans that are no longer able to wait after seeing these impressive pictures the demo version is there to be downloaded.
The panoramic view can be found on:
http://www.gt-legends.de/screens_en.php
or
http://www.vrway.com/vr_gt_legendsFor further information:
www.10tacle.com
www.gt-legends.com
www.vrway.com
www.vrmag.orgPrint exempt from charges – voucher copy requested
About 10TACLE STUDIOS AG
10TACLE STUDIOS AG is one of the leading German game-publishers. As a facilitator between investors, developers, and distributors in the games industry, the company fills an important gap in the current business field. Founded by CEO Michele Pes in August 2003, the company now employs 100 associates in its locations in Darmstadt, Hanover, Bratislava, and Singapore. With its product portfolio 10TACLE covers all three major pillars of interactive entertainment: online, offline, and wireless.
About VRWAY Communication:
VRWAY Communication is the premier publishing and communication company on the Internet offering a complete interactive and immersive experience with the content of its publications through websites, CD/DVD-ROM, broadcast television and
