Video game development is full of names that have made groundbreaking steps you’ve never even heard about. Shawn Nash is a behind-the-scenes pioneer responsible for SODA Off Road Racing’s incredible physics, Papyrus’ graphical advancements and iRacing’s use of laser scan data for the physical track surfaces.
This interview with RSC, published in 2021, details his early life and career, through both his own company, Papyrus, Electronic Arts, to his time at iRacing.
As a direct ancestor of iRacing, the ‘Grand Prix Legends engine’ had multiple stock car racing false starts, before eventually releasing as NASCAR Racing 4. The original NASCAR 3, cancelled and replaced by one that used NASCAR 2’s engine, is barely remembered.
Milestone announced that their upcoming MotoGP 23 title will have crossplay, but also said “Cross-Play not supported on Nintendo Switch and PC” beside an asterisk. If this, disappointingly, means that PC and users of either PS5 or XBox can’t play alongside each other then that’s a major loss for the PC platform. However, if it just means that Switch and PC users can’t race against each other, I get it. Unfortunately I’m just not clear which is correct because it has been explained by an asterisk as a counter to the inclusive platform commentary directly above it.
I have asked for clarification on social media, but I don’t expect a response.
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Their text from the post:
A ONE THOUSAND MILES PER HOUR COMPETITION
April 27, 2023Have you always wondered what real champions feel? It’s time to find out! You can finally prove to the whole world that you are the strongest!
If the fun on the track is never enough for you, this year the new multiplayer options will bring adrenaline to the maximum. You will be able to challenge other players from all over the world who share your same passion, regardless of their platform or generation of console, thanks to the possibilities given by cross-play.*
*Cross-Play not supported on Nintendo Switch and PC
Moreover, with the new ranking system you’ll be able to compete against players with your same level within the game lobbies. You’ll have to defeat all your opponents and climb the rankings to become the new champion.
Nice view from the top of the podium, isn’t it?
Now you just have to prove to your friends who the best really is. That’s why 2-player local split-screen is back! Shoulder-to-shoulder challenges on the sofa will be an unmissable appointment to spend super fun evenings at full speed.
Do you think it’s still just a game? Jump on your bike and get ready to race like a professional rider, MotoGP™23 will be available starting June 8, 2023 for PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, Xbox Series X, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch™ and Steam.
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