MXGP 2 Developer interview!

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Edited Date/Time 12/24/2015 1:41pm
Notice how many times in this interview he says "realistic". So nice to see at least one of the MX console games' developers focus on what counts. Authenticity and realism. That is where all modern sports games are at these days. Rainbow had a good engine with Reflex/Alive but they seem to be going backwards. In over 10 years, they have never been able to acquire a full license and seem to want to please the casual fans more than the MX fan. Milestone really seems to be spot on in their direction. Can't wait for MXGP 2.

MXGP 2 details:

MXGP and MX2 complete riders and teams
Authentic 1 to 1 replica tracks of the MXGP series
All the real and authentic replica bikes, graphics, teams, sponsors and gear
MXDN mode with all the MXDN riders, gear, bikes, teams
And even more in-depth career mode where you can customize your team
Full bike customization
Improved physics and graphics

These guys have their sh*t together. Thank you, Milestone!!


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3pKV_fwuTpE&feature=player_embedded


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Ghost of Jabroni 12/14/2015 3:00pm
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I cant wait either. MXGP 1 was a great start to a franchise. Lots of positives in that game. Now, just build on it.
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I am a big fan of the first one and am eagerly awaiting the release of this one. Everything is sounding good about it. I'm surprised that he said there will be 4 Supercross style stadium tracks.
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GD2 12/14/2015 4:04pm
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I hope the team/bike customization is better than it is in their MotoGP games.
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zehn 12/14/2015 4:25pm
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Boom! Now that's how you introduce a game. I really like how ambitious they are with this project. It's definitely a breath of fresh air for the console MX gaming community.

Things I'm looking forward to:

Real dynamic terrain deformation (this was my biggest gripe with MXGP 1, other than the whips/scrubs).

Going along with that, I hope they increase the difference in feel and such with hardpack vs. sand tracks. In MXGP 1, there was a bit of a difference, but not so much that it required an entirely different bike setup or a different riding technique.

Improved physics and rider animation, both in the air and on the ground. This is a no-brainer.

A more flushed out Career mode. MXGP 1 left a lot to be desired in terms of customization of gear/bikes/parts etc. It really affected the replayability of that game.

Their take on SX tracks will be really interesting. I wonder how this engine will handle that environment, and I also wonder how different your bike setup will need to be for those tracks.

MXDN track and riders. How cool is that?

DID I MENTION GLEN HELEN?!?!?!?! Beyond stoked to finally have a 1:1 replica of that track. This has been a long time coming, and we deserve it. The Nequen track looks great too.

Unfortunately, it looks like this game will not include 2 strokes (he didn't mention that it would). I will gladly look the other way if the game is good enough, however.

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EcoSX478 12/14/2015 4:46pm
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Thanks for the post. These guys are doing a great job! Rainbow studios might as well call it quits on releasing any more MX games.
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EcoSX478 wrote:
Thanks for the post. These guys are doing a great job! Rainbow studios might as well call it quits on releasing any more MX games.
Naw man, the more the merrier in my opinion. They are a couple tweaks away from a great game as well.
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EcoSX478 wrote:
Thanks for the post. These guys are doing a great job! Rainbow studios might as well call it quits on releasing any more MX games.
zehn wrote:
Naw man, the more the merrier in my opinion. They are a couple tweaks away from a great game as well.
Out of the box, MVA "Supercross" wasn't that great. Since the "Encore" update, I dare say it's fun again. It was a huge step in the right direction, I just hope they stay the course.
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yzjs7 12/14/2015 5:03pm
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Sounds good but did anyone catch at the end he says they're struggling?
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mx617 12/14/2015 5:11pm
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MXDN mode with all the MXDN riders, gear, bikes, teams

So no Canada. Maybe I'll play as Greece. sigh....



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PastranaWho 12/14/2015 5:13pm
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When is the release date? Game is going to be awesome. I cant wait to play it.
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PastranaWho wrote:
When is the release date? Game is going to be awesome. I cant wait to play it.
Feb.
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PastranaWho 12/14/2015 5:18pm
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PastranaWho wrote:
When is the release date? Game is going to be awesome. I cant wait to play it.
GD2 wrote:
Feb.
Kool, i hope its free whips/ scrubs, if they can improve on that game is going to be real good.
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flatout111 12/14/2015 5:33pm
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yzjs7 wrote:
Sounds good but did anyone catch at the end he says they're struggling?
Raining Yellow!

You can tell English isn't his first language. I think he just meant they are working hard to get it finished in time.

+1 on the Glen Helen 1 to 1 replica. About freakin' time!!! Thanks Milestone. And I, too, am pumped about the Supercross tracks. Hope they are Lille, Geneva replicas!
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Zycki11 12/14/2015 5:40pm
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yzjs7 wrote:
Sounds good but did anyone catch at the end he says they're struggling?
I think he was saying that in terms of how hard they are working to make this a great game. Seems to me like everything is positive from that interview. Pumped on it for sure
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chrisg19 12/23/2015 12:09pm
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Release date pushed back to March 31 2016 for Europe. No word on North America that I could find...
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When Milestone first started making games they weren't all that great, but they work really really hard to make each one of their games better every time. The MotoGP games have got better and better and the newest one is superb. MXGP was absolutely awesome, and if they improve the same way then MXGP2 should be one of if not the best MX game ever
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zehn 12/23/2015 12:54pm
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chrisg19 wrote:
Release date pushed back to March 31 2016 for Europe. No word on North America that I could find...
No qualms with this. They can take an extra 6 months for all I care, as long as they are genuinely improving the game
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MXdN mode

you know what would be sweet... is if the MXdN mode was an online mode and you could set your team of 3 against other teams of 3 and battle it out for the overall. i would play the shit out of that.

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peelout wrote:
MXdN mode you know what would be sweet... is if the MXdN mode was an online mode and you could set your team of 3 against...
MXdN mode

you know what would be sweet... is if the MXdN mode was an online mode and you could set your team of 3 against other teams of 3 and battle it out for the overall. i would play the shit out of that.
+1
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peelout wrote:
MXdN mode you know what would be sweet... is if the MXdN mode was an online mode and you could set your team of 3 against...
MXdN mode

you know what would be sweet... is if the MXdN mode was an online mode and you could set your team of 3 against other teams of 3 and battle it out for the overall. i would play the shit out of that.
Agreed.
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zehn 12/23/2015 1:24pm
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peelout wrote:
MXdN mode you know what would be sweet... is if the MXdN mode was an online mode and you could set your team of 3 against...
MXdN mode

you know what would be sweet... is if the MXdN mode was an online mode and you could set your team of 3 against other teams of 3 and battle it out for the overall. i would play the shit out of that.
That's a great idea. The only downside I see is that it would require a pretty substantial time investment, even if you did 5 lap motos.

I would do it though
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peelout wrote:
MXdN mode you know what would be sweet... is if the MXdN mode was an online mode and you could set your team of 3 against...
MXdN mode

you know what would be sweet... is if the MXdN mode was an online mode and you could set your team of 3 against other teams of 3 and battle it out for the overall. i would play the shit out of that.
zehn wrote:
That's a great idea. The only downside I see is that it would require a pretty substantial time investment, even if you did 5 lap motos...
That's a great idea. The only downside I see is that it would require a pretty substantial time investment, even if you did 5 lap motos.

I would do it though
It's like a miniature tournament. Great idea for sure
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EcoSX478 wrote:
Thanks for the post. These guys are doing a great job! Rainbow studios might as well call it quits on releasing any more MX games.
zehn wrote:
Naw man, the more the merrier in my opinion. They are a couple tweaks away from a great game as well.
With the latest Encore DLC that was released earlier this week with a ton of new tracks, bikes, etc, the game is complete and a blast to play again. Looks and feels right.

I don't care how many people hate on the game, i love it.

Reflex is still dope though.

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peelout 12/23/2015 1:45pm
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peelout wrote:
MXdN mode you know what would be sweet... is if the MXdN mode was an online mode and you could set your team of 3 against...
MXdN mode

you know what would be sweet... is if the MXdN mode was an online mode and you could set your team of 3 against other teams of 3 and battle it out for the overall. i would play the shit out of that.
zehn wrote:
That's a great idea. The only downside I see is that it would require a pretty substantial time investment, even if you did 5 lap motos...
That's a great idea. The only downside I see is that it would require a pretty substantial time investment, even if you did 5 lap motos.

I would do it though
oh man i don't want to embarrass myself by admitting to how many hours i played in MXvsATV Unleashed tournaments and Untamed, Reflex tournaments... let's just say it was A LOT

lol
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Pushing back release dates is a good thing. It's way, WAY better to push back the release dates than to release a bad/buggy game too early.

The latest MotoGP game was really good and i think that the MXGP games will get better and better after every release!
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peelout wrote:
MXdN mode you know what would be sweet... is if the MXdN mode was an online mode and you could set your team of 3 against...
MXdN mode

you know what would be sweet... is if the MXdN mode was an online mode and you could set your team of 3 against other teams of 3 and battle it out for the overall. i would play the shit out of that.
zehn wrote:
That's a great idea. The only downside I see is that it would require a pretty substantial time investment, even if you did 5 lap motos...
That's a great idea. The only downside I see is that it would require a pretty substantial time investment, even if you did 5 lap motos.

I would do it though
peelout wrote:
oh man i don't want to embarrass myself by admitting to how many hours i played in MXvsATV Unleashed tournaments and Untamed, Reflex tournaments... let's just...
oh man i don't want to embarrass myself by admitting to how many hours i played in MXvsATV Unleashed tournaments and Untamed, Reflex tournaments... let's just say it was A LOT

lol
Agreed. So many 20+2's.
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IceMan446 12/23/2015 1:53pm
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Cant wait to play it.

Wasn't a huge fan of the first one but I like the direction the game is going.

I hope they get this one right and from what it sounds like they are doing their best.
Aceofspades 12/23/2015 1:55pm
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It says a lot about how an actual motocross career would've went for me when just playing full motos on mxgp makes me tired lol. I'm a two lap hero.
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Aceofspades wrote:
It says a lot about how an actual motocross career would've went for me when just playing full motos on mxgp makes me tired lol. I'm...
It says a lot about how an actual motocross career would've went for me when just playing full motos on mxgp makes me tired lol. I'm a two lap hero.
ever played the F1 games?

i use to play the full weekends on that game and most of the races i was ok, but after playing a full race at Monaco i needed a serious nap. i could barely make it through the race without having to take a break.
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Aceofspades wrote:
It says a lot about how an actual motocross career would've went for me when just playing full motos on mxgp makes me tired lol. I'm...
It says a lot about how an actual motocross career would've went for me when just playing full motos on mxgp makes me tired lol. I'm a two lap hero.
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ever played the F1 games? i use to play the full weekends on that game and most of the races i was ok, but after playing...
ever played the F1 games?

i use to play the full weekends on that game and most of the races i was ok, but after playing a full race at Monaco i needed a serious nap. i could barely make it through the race without having to take a break.
A 100% F1 game race at Monaco is fucking gnarly! Think about the real drivers, an F1 car is incredibly difficult to drive!

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