Creating Need for Speed Unbound with Criterion’s Kieran Crimmins | S5 E16

12/13/22 • 19 min

We, at Traxion.GG, happen to think Need for Speed Unbound is the best entry in the street-racing series for a generation.
So, we decided that it would be a great idea to speak to someone who helped create it.
Joining Thomas Harrison-Lord this week is Kieran Crimmins, Criterion Games’, and therefore Unbound's, Creative Director.
We discuss why the game isn't on PlayStation 4 or Xbox One, where the inspiration for the unique art style came from and how development progressed through Battlefield-related pauses and Codemasters Cheshire's involvement.
You've played Unbound, now hear how it was developed.
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What's next for Fanatec? CEO Thomas Jackermeier interview | S5 E15

Join Fanatec CEO Thomas Jackermeier from the SimRacing Expo 2022 to run through the peripheral and equipment manufacturers' past 25 years, its biggest achievements and what's next.
He shares some fascinating insights into the supply-chain challenges of the past two years, the launch of more affordable direct drive wheel bases and why it's creating a karting track on the new HQ's roof!
Ever wonder what motivates Fanatec to innovate? Listen to this episode to find out as Jackermeier joins Thomas Harrison-Lord for a candid conversation.
I’m going to sell my house for a Fanatec Podium Button Module Rally: https://traxion.gg/im-going-to-sell-my-house-for-a-fanatec-podium-button-module-rally/
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The future of rally games with Autosport and Motorsport.com’s Tom Howard | S5 E17

On this episode, it’s the festive period, so we hope you are enjoying at least a day off to put your feet up. With this in mind, today’s conversation is a little less formal and a bit more relaxed.
Joining Thomas Harrison-Lord to discuss the future of rally games is Autosport and Motorsport.com’s WRC Editor Tom Howard.
We regale our experiences with the most recent World Rally Championship game, Generations, then look ahead to what we’d like to see in 2023 when EA Sports’ first official WRC game releases.
Tom also recounts the time earlier in the year when he was Toyota Gazoo Racing World Rally Team driver Takamoto Katsuta’s co-driver for a stage in a current Rally1-spec Yaris.
As you can tell, we’re both rally fanatics or bobble-hatters. So, the conversation flows into the rally cars we’d like to see more of in gaming and simulation. You have been warned, we get a bit excited...
Follow Tom Howard: https://twitter.com/TommyHoward
Watch Tom's WRC co-driver video: https://youtu.be/CEL5F2cyfmw
Read Tom on Autosport: https://www.autosport.com/info/about-us/motorsport/236423/
Read Tom on Motorsport.com: https://www.motorsport.com/info/about-us/motorsport/236412/

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