How DRIVECLUB Aims to Make Rage-quitting Extinct

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How DRIVECLUB Aims to Make Rage-quitting Extinct

Added: 02.06.2014 15:14 | 9 views | 0 comments

PSBlog: "Weve all been there. Youre tearing round the last lap in, say, Gran Turismo or Need For Speed, defending a narrow lead over the chasing pack, when your concentration slips for a second and you find your car buried in a hedge. With the race all but lost and any rewards snatched away, its understandable that throwing a quick tantrum and furiously jabbing Options > Quit Race can be an instinctive reaction. The racing game rage-quit is a real conundrum for designers not only does it rip you out of the game and compromise your enjoyment, but it also inhibits the integrity of the online multiplayer experience. Duly, its an obstacle that Evolution Studios is tackling head on in DRIVECLUB on PS4. I like the idea that that you dont have to be in first place, explained Game Director Paul Rustchynsky when we stopped by the studio last week. I want everybody to enjoy the thrill of racing."