If you ever played Papyrus’ seminal Grand Prix Legends then you’ve read his name. Rich began working as a tester on NASCAR Racing (1994) and was with Papyrus at the end. In this interview, published in 2022, we discuss his time at the legendary studio and the design of Grand Prix Legends, including initial feelings of hurt at not being asked to join iRacing.
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.
Nacon have released some great stats that show just how successful TT Isle of Man: Ride on the Edge 3 has been. It’s really nice to see these kinds of insights when a new studio has taken over an existing franchise and made their vision work. With 1.9 million races started and a distance of 16 times around the world ridden, it’s well worth a look for anyone interested in bikes or the TT.
Press release:
TT Isle of Man: Ride on the Edge 3 players have ridden the equivalent of more than 16 times around the world
A free update came out on July 3rd, making a wide range of playability improvements to TT Isle Of Man: Ride on the Edge 3.Lesquin, July 10th 2023 – NACON and the RaceWard team, the NACON Studio Milan racing label, have announced the release of a free update, making a whole bunch of improvements for TT Isle Of Man: Ride on the Edge 3. They have also unveiled an infographic illustrating player preferences and investment since the release of the game.
A free update came out on July 3rd, making a wide range of playability improvements to TT Isle Of Man: Ride on the Edge 3. It provides more options to customize the experience, a more complete online ranking display, better graphic performances, as well as improved controller haptic feedback on PlayStation®5.
While the NACON Studio Milan developers were working to improve the game experience, TT Isle Of Man: Ride on the Edge 3 players were taking on all kinds of challenges. Among the most impressive figures, just 2 months after the game’s release, players have covered 402,000 miles on open roads, i.e. riding more than 16 times around the world. Also, they have started almost 2 million races. In this demanding simulation of the world’s most dangerous race, 45% of players have opted to tackle the two most difficult game modes, for the closest possible experience to reality. Finally, after winning 4 races this year and setting a new absolute record for the Isle Of Man TT (16’36.115 minutes at an average of 136 mph), Peter Hickman picked up the gold medal for the players’ favorite rider. He was closely followed by Michael Dunlop and John McGuiness, two other legends of the Tourist Trophy.
Developed by the RaceWard team veterans, the official game of the Tourist Trophy gives players the chance to experience the thrills and spills of the world’s most dangerous race. TT Isle Of Man: Ride on the Edge 3 is out on PC, PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, Xbox Series X|S Xbox One, and Nintendo Switch.
About NACON:
NACON is a company of the BIGBEN Group founded in 2019 to optimize its know-how through strong synergies in the video game market. By bringing together its 16 development studios, the publishing of AA video games, the design and distribution of premium gaming devices, NACON focuses 30 years of expertise at the service of players. This new unified business unit strengthens NACON’s position in the market and enables it to innovate by creating new unique competitive advantages. https://corporate.nacongaming.com. About Raceward Studio:
RaceWard Studio are an Italian video game developer, creating state-of-the-art racing games. Driven on principles of ensuring excellence and developing a highly rewarding professional environment, the studio boasts mastery of leading-edge technology, fused together with a team of veterans which combine experience, skills and passion. RaceWard Studio is a division of Nacon Studio Milan, that also works on a new project from the Terminator franchise. Nacon Studio Milan is now one of the largest videogame companies in Italy and it continues to expand. https://www.racewardstudio.com
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