Automobile racing is a challenging sport to master, even when you have four wheels in contact with the ground. Take half those wheels away, kick the vehicles up to enormous speeds and you have MotoGP, a pro motorcycle racing series that happens to be in full swing as of this writing.
It's because of motorcycle racing games' traditional difficulty and relative inaccessibility that Capcom has added a new arcade mode to the latest installment in its videogame franchise based on the sport. MotoGP 08 is on hand at this year's E3 expo in Los Angeles, and IGN got behind the handlebars for a quick peek.
"MotoGP™ 08 brings the premier motorcycling championship into your home! Speed down 18 official tracks all over the world including Indianapolis and Laguna Seca..."
Today, Capcom confirmed the release of the MOTO GP Demo, which is set to release on Xbox live, and the PLaystation Network, this Thursday, and is set to feature three modes,.....
Great love moto gp and f1 this year will be amazing for both series i just hope the games deliver as well moto gp 08 let me down i liked thq heaps more hope there is a happy medium.
Koku Gamer writes: "The racing genre is one just as varied as the vehicles it features – and no more specific is the motorbike racing scene. Unlike the more popular disciplines such as NASCAR, Formula 1 and the countless arcade and simulation titles, when it comes to motorbike racers, it hits a niche to be frank. More often than not, a game of such a style will appeal to people with a genuine interest in the motorsport, and due to its uniqueness, will deter casual gamers. MotoGP 08 however was set to change that, Capcom stating that its multi-tiered riding models would appeal, suit and attract both casual and serious racers alike. But was this enough to bring the game to the masses and revolutionize the genre?"
Too many game sites criticize this series, while it's one of the best motorcycle racing series out there.
