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Video game development is rarely about one man, but if it was, then Terence Groening should certainly get a mention for his contributions to the genre as the man responsible for the physics of Sportscar GT, EA’s PC F1 and NASCAR games of the early 2000’s, rFactor, rFactor 2 and every title and rFpro simulator that spawned from ISI’s engine.

This interview with RSC details his early life and career, through to him joining iRacing in 2021.

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.

 

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It was announced today that NASCAR 2002 will be coming to the Mac via Aspyr this month.

Press release:

NASCAR® RACING 2002 SEASON RACES TO THE MACINTOSH®
Sierra Entertainment, Inc. and Aspyr™ Present NASCAR® Racing 2002 on the Mac®

AUSTIN, TEXAS (December 3, 2002) – Aspyr Media, Inc. announced today that they will co-publish NASCAR® Racing 2002 Season for the Macintosh®. The Macintosh® conversion of NASCAR® Racing 2002 Season is being completed by Westlake Interactive and will feature teams, drivers, sponsors, and every track of the 2002 NASCAR® Cup Series. In addition, driving lessons and track tours, narrated by three-time NASCAR® Cup Series Champion Darrell Waltrip, will help even the most seasoned veterans find the fastest way around each track. Both novice and experienced drivers will feel the thrill and excitement of NASCAR® racing.

“NASCAR® Racing 2002 Season is part of a racing franchise that is synonymous with quality and authenticity,” says Michael Rogers, President of Aspyr. “To race against the top NASCAR® drivers and combine your driving skills and your lead foot is awesome. The NASCAR® Racing Season has begun on the Mac®!”

NASCAR® Racing 2002 Season is rated “E” (Everyone) by the ESRB and is available at your local entertainment software outlet. NASCAR® Racing 2002 Season is expected to ship December 2002 with a Suggested Retail Price of $49.95.

ABOUT NASCAR®

The NASCAR® Licensing and Retail Development team that is based in Charlotte, NC, is committed to creating retail programs that provide value to NASCAR® sponsors, promotional partners, licensees as well as drivers, teams and tracks. Under the direction of Mark Dyer, VP of Licensing & Consumer Products and Managing Director Dee Scott, the department researches new categories, licenses qualified companies, handles quality control, and develops retail partnerships in an effort to drive sales of NASCAR®-licensed product. NASCAR® supports its line of licensed products through an integrated marketing strategy including annual trade advertising, a comprehensive retail guide, trade show exhibits, a quarterly newsletter and a dedicated web presence on NASCAR.com.

ABOUT SIERRA
Sierra Entertainment, Inc., a studio of the Games division of Vivendi Universal Publishing, is one of the earliest developers and largest worldwide publishers of interactive entertainment software. Based in Bellevue, Washington, Sierra has released critically acclaimed and award-winning titles that represent a wide variety of computer entertainment on game consoles and PC platforms.

ABOUT ASPYR
Based in Austin, Texas, Aspyr Media, Inc. is a leading publisher of Macintosh® interactive entertainment software, committed to offering high-quality interactive entertainment products and service, with a smile, to gamers worldwide.

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