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Gran Turismo DD Pro is the official Fanatec steering wheel for Gran Turismo 7
Even before the premiere of Gran Turismo 7, a number of new devices will appear on the market that will provide players with pleasant gameplay. Fanatec has unveiled Gran Turismo DD Pro, but due to the price, only some players will be able to afford to experience the full power of this equipment.
The Gran Turismo DD Pro is a “steering wheel designed by Polyphony Digital specifically for Gran Turismo”. The device is to provide the best experience for all players who intend to play the latest production of the Japanese studio next year. The hardware obviously uses the Fanatec SDK, so it will also get compatibility with “all major racing games”.
The proposal will offer a revolutionary technology that will provide players with a new quality of gameplay:
“In 2001, Gran Turismo 3 introduced the groundbreaking force feedback technology to PlayStation. Developed in parallel with the CSL DD, the Gran Turismo steering wheel once again introduces a new generation force feedback technology to the mass market: Direct Drive.
According to Fanatec, there is no belt or gearbox that can weaken the feedback and Direct-Drive is “the obvious choice of all professional drivers and simulation racing enthusiasts” and now the technology will be available to “a wider audience”.
Fanatec has designed a 100% custom motor that has been specially developed for simulation. The company took care of the patented FluxBarrier technology – with its help, we can feel extremely real feedback.
“Standard peak torque is 5Nm, and the Boost Kit 180 (sold separately) unlocks the full 8Nm. This high level of torque can be maintained without the need for active cooling, thanks to the extruded and CNC machined aluminium housing that functions as both a structured chassis and a heat sink. ”
The manufacturer points out that the equipment has been specially designed for Gran Turismo, and we have to use the “RevLED” bar and the OLED display while driving. The handlebar with a diameter of 280mm has a tactile rubber grip and ergonomic paddles. The device can be easily mounted, for example, on a table or desk – in this case, the clamp supports worktops with a thickness of 5 to 60 mm.
Fanatec emphasizes in many places that players will be able to customize and expand the capabilities of Gran Turismo DD Pro – for this reason, the starting price of 699.95 euros (3275 zlotys) may go up to 969.85 euros (4538 zlotys).
For 849.55 euros (3975 zlotys) you will get the Gran Turismo DD Pro with the mentioned Boost Kit 180 and a larger power supply, and for 969.85 euros (4538 zlotys) this set will be enlarged with extended pedals.
Pre-orders will start on November 26 and shipment in March 2022, but the company wants to offer a special (basic) kit before Christmas for the biggest fans – they have to prepare 849.95 euros, so in this case, we will pay an additional 150 euros to receive the equipment earlier.
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Steam Deck 2 won’t arrive for a couple of years
When asked about the possible arrival of a more powerful Steam Deck, Valve’s Pierre-Loup Griffais hinted that we won’t see a successor to the hybrid between PC and portable console for at least a couple of years. The decision depends both on the intention to maintain a fixed ecosystem in terms of optimization targets for developers, guaranteeing players that every Deck in circulation is able to run the same titles, and on hardware issues.
Valve, Griffais said, will work on increasing performance only when it is possible to significantly increase power without significant impacts on efficiency and autonomy. And it’s something that according to the developer won’t happen over the next two years. We will therefore have to wait until at least 2025 if not 2026 to see a Steam Deck 2 appear.
Changing performance levels is not something we take lightly and we only want to do it when a significant enough improvement can be achieved. We also don’t want increased performance to come at a significant cost to power efficiency and battery life. I don’t foresee such a leap being possible in the next couple of years, but we are still closely monitoring innovations in architecture and manufacturing processes to see where this goes. – Pierre-Loup Griffais, Valve
Despite Griffais’ words, improved versions of the current model cannot be ruled out which would undoubtedly benefit from greater autonomy or a screen with Variable Refresh Rate. Just think of the recent rumors about the new Valve hardware and also how it never refers to specific models, excluding only the increase in power.
Meanwhile, the Steam Deck is still capable of running the latest games but struggles with titles like Starfield, despite the optimizations of version 3.5 of the console’s operating system, unlike consoles like the Asus ROG Ally and the Ayaneo AIR 1S. It stays through most attractive in terms of price /quality ratio, being available for 419 euros in the version with 64 GB of storage, however expandable with solutions such as the WD Black SN770M SSD.
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Director of Star Wars Jedi Survivor Leaves EA, Why
Director of Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order and Jedi: Survivor, Stig Asmussen is reportedly leaving Electronic Arts ( EA ). Why?
According to reports, Asmussen is leaving EA to seek other challenges in his gaming industry career.
“With careful thought and consideration, Stig Asmussen has decided to leave Respawn to pursue other adventures, and we wish him the best,” an EA spokesperson said.
“Respawn’s veteran leaders will take a key role in guiding the team as they continue their work on Star Wars Jedi: Survivor,” EA continued.
Asmussen has been a director at Respawn Entertainment for 14 years. Previously, he worked at Sony Interactive Entertainment, where he primarily worked on the God of War series, including God of War III.
Currently, Asmussen has not yet determined his next destination.
The Star Wars: Jedi series has been a striking success story for EA, making it something of an exception to the company’s experience with the franchise as a whole. When EA first revealed Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order in 2018, the company had just faced major controversy over the implementation of loot boxes in Battlefront 2.
Despite being criticized for bugs, Fallen Order turned out to be a success for EA , and Survivor further strengthened the series.
Asmussen previously said that he wanted to make Star Wars: Jedi a trilogy, so his sudden departure is all the more surprising.
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The second story of Sea of Thieves: The Legend of Monkey Island is now available
The second part of the collaboration between Sea of Thieves and Monkey Island will take us on a search for three lost symbols.
The last Xbox Game Showcase had several protagonists. Fable, Clockwork Revolution, and Towerbone were some of the titles that attracted the most attention, without forgetting Starfield. However, there was another exclusive Microsoft game that announced the news at the show that, in the meantime, was somewhat more covered up.
We talk about Sea of Thieves and its new free expansion: The Legend of Monkey Island. A unique collaboration with the iconic license that allows us to live unique adventures. A series of new chapters that allow us to explore Melee Island and enjoy new game mechanics. Something that we already saw in the first chapter and that is repeated in the second that is now available.
Return to Melee Island and embark on a new adventure
Dubbed The Search for Guybrush, this new grand tale picks up where the previous one left off. In it, we have the mission to make Guybrush Threepwood see reason, for which we will have to find the three symbols with true pirate courage. This new chapter brings new mechanics and new areas available on Melee Island to explore.
Previously, we could only visit the city, while the rest of the island was covered by a mysterious fog that prevented passage and has now moved in some areas.
Sea of Thieves is now available on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One and PC, in addition to being included in Xbox Game Pass.
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