FIM Speedway Grand Prix 3 Review [22-09-2008 | JZ | Comments (0) ]
If I know one thing, it is European stadium dirt bike racing. Just kidding. Actually, I saw this on Gamer’s Gate and said, “huh, that looks different.” So here we are, a review of FIM Speedway Grand Prix 3. I am a fan of quality racing simulations and it's always good to try something new (like Brussels sprouts). Plus, the developer is responsible for Xpand Rally, which was a good game. Off to the races!

Speedway Grand Prix Review at GE [18-11-2003 | JZ | Comments (4) ]
You'd expect gameplay in a racing game to be fast paced, exciting, and a lot of fun, this coming from someone who was drawn into the world of PC gaming from the thrill of racing games. FIM Speedway Grand Prix is a horrible showing, static and pathetic character movements, horribly frustrating tendencies, and something that really makes the genre look like a joke. For shame Big City Games, for releasing a title so poor in one of its core departments, that it should have been thrown aside and scrapped a long time ago.

Speedway Grand Prix Review at GCM [08-06-2003 | JZ | Comments (0) ]
The initial excitement for this game waned quickly due to the fact that every race was repetition in action, four laps in a certain number of heats all on a smooth circular lane track. Another factor for such a low value score is the game's difficulty. It took me quite a few tries to successfully finish a heat, let alone a race. The fact you can get disqualified so easily also makes this game a bit frustrating.

FIM Speedway Grand Prix Released in US [21-05-2003 | JZ | Comments (0) ]
Big City Games and Techland announce the release of FIM Speedway Grand Prix, an officially licensed FIM motor-cycle racing game for the PC, has shipped to retail stores nationwide. FIM Speedway Grand Prix lets players ride into the muddy, gritty pits of some of the world's toughest motorcycle racing tracks with a choice of over 22 riders from the official FIM circuit. Realistic animation and sound effects complement a variety of features Techland claims including the following: Official FIM license, 3D graphics, Game modes including Championship Season, Single or Timed Race, 10 officially licensed racing tracks, 22 riders from the FIM circuit, Multiple camera angles and positions, Special visual effects, Realistic animations and sound effects, Split screen mode allows 4 players to compete simultaneously. Look for it in stores everywhere beginning today.

Speedway Grand Prix Trailer [21-03-2003 | JZ | Comments (0) ]
Techland finaly released a movie trailer of their FIM Speedway Grand Prix game, which is also available in USA now.

Speedway Grand Prix Coming to USA [19-03-2003 | JZ | Comments (0) ]
Strategy First Inc. announced today that it is launching a new games division, Big City Games, which will publish top quality value priced software in the North American market. The 2003 Big City Games lineup includes FIM Speedway Grand Prix and more.

Speedway Grand Prix Demo v. 1.1 [14-03-2003 | JZ | Comments (0) ]
It slipped through the cracks at the time, but Polish developer Techland silently released an updated demo of their speedway motor racing simulation FIM Speedway Grand Prix late last year. Still in Polish, there are no details on the changes in this version 1.1 demo, but as before it contains the Cardiff Millennium Stadium track.

Speedway Grand Prix Official Patch v. 1.20 [13-02-2003 | JZ | Comments (0) ]
Looks like Techland has been working hard to implement some ideas brought up by people in their forum. Here are the fixes and changes: you can look behind while racing; changeable weather conditions; new starting ropes; new hard difficulty level; corrected gauges; game is more stable now.

Speedway Grand Prix Interview Part 2 [11-02-2003 | JZ | Comments (0) ]
Here is second and last part of our interview with developers of Speedway Grand Prix. I hope you leared something new about the game.

Speedway Grand Prix Interview [10-02-2003 | JZ | Comments (0) ]
We talked to the Techland, the development team of recently released Speedway Grand Prix. This is the first part of the interview. We will post the second and last part tomorrow.

Speedway Grand Prix Review [08-02-2003 | JZ | Comments (0) ]
From the start, SGP graphics are excellent. They have captured the riders, tracks and atmosphere of the venues brilliantly. The sounds are accurate and the actions of the starter are true to life as you come up to the tapes to start your first race. The engine sounds slowly rise as each rider readies for the start. This is an area in real life where you have an opportunity to psyche out the other riders by throwing their timing out. The engine revs rise to a steady 11,000 rpm as you get ready to drop the clutch when the tapes fly up... Tony Richardson, who reviewed the game, raced speedway bikes in Australia, U.K. & USA in the early 1970's. I am sure you are interested what more he has to say about it.

Speedway Grand Prix Retail Screenshots [15-01-2003 | JZ | Comments (0) ]
We received Polish version of Speedway Grand Prix and here are the first screenshots. Review will follow soon.

Speedway Grand Prix in Reproduction [13-01-2003 | JZ | Comments (0) ]
Since its release in mid December, Speedway Grand Prix has been completely sold out. "Of course, we realized further replication would be needed - says Karina Pucha�a, the Sales Manager - however, we didn't expect it would happen so soon." Techland admits that the sales went far beyond the company's expectations. At the moment the FIM Speedway Grand Prix posters are being printed in A2 format. Now all of those who love fierce rivalry will have an opportunity to buy the official FIM Speedway Grand Prix game with the poster enclosed in it.

Strategy First Gets Speedway Grand Prix [09-01-2003 | JZ | Comments (2) ]
Strategy First announced today that it has signed a multiple title publishing agreement with Polish developer/publisher Techland. The deal will see Strategy First publish 9 titles including Speedway Grand Prix into the North American market.

Speedway Grand Prix Official Patch v. 1.11 [20-12-2002 | JZ | Comments (0) ]
This is for Polish version. I still don't know what it fixes. I think it fixes some hardware issues and increases frame rate.