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Ian Bell

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11 months

Before we perfected the grass limits...

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1 year

I think we've pretty much nailed the grass system now. Short, controlled next to the track/asphalt and longer further away. Anyway, enjoy!

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1 year

A beautiful monster among the foliage.

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9 months

On this day in 2006 we announced what was to become our third game - GTR2.

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1 year

How things progress! An in-game image of the Lister Storm that we created in my 2006 game GTR2, and the same car in our upcoming game GTRevival. I recall back in 2006 thinking, 'How will we ever get better than this.'...

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1 year

Could an iRacing style system work if it were free? Or how about one tenth of the price. Would the numbers work... could we pay the costs to maintain it? I ask myself these sort of questions regularly. Here's another shot of our Viper.

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1 year

A larger (and hopefully uncompressed) image of our BMW and how it actually looks in-game. I hope it works here and auto-compression isn't applied.

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1 year

Hello World! Unedited in-game screenshot, for the win.

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Ian Bell

@bell_sms

11 months

Quick question. How much would you all like a BTCC total DLC, all cars, tracks and drivers for GTRevival?

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Ian Bell

@bell_sms

1 month

So the news is out we're using the Giants graphics engine and infrastructure. The team are making it sing if I say so!

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Ian Bell

@bell_sms

10 months

Morning everyone! Testing out realtime in-game illumination solutions. I like the drama here. Shout out to the materials work from our artists here. Zoom in. I think it's setting a new bar.

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@bell_sms

1 year

I'm privileged to have a wonderful media team ran by my good friend Dr. Rose Sattari. Here is our final logo and some indication of the convoluted thinking behind it. Aspects are inspired by Vetruvian man by Da Vinci. They think this shit through. Hope you like it. xx

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Ian Bell

@bell_sms

10 months

Thought I'd show you some earlier work in progress as a lot of what I've shown looks pretty much complete. For a change of tack, here's a three quarters done Lister cockpit.

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Ian Bell

@bell_sms

1 year

Non-ultra settings. Cloudy weather. Still looking like a step up IMHO...

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Ian Bell

@bell_sms

11 months

Good morning everyone.

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Ian Bell

@bell_sms

8 months

Hi everyone, I’ve been quiet for the last while for a very exciting reason. In the very near future we’ll be announcing some huge great news relating to our upcoming game GTRevival and company developments. Stay tuned! I'll update you all as soon as I can.

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Ian Bell

@bell_sms

1 year

Have some of that!

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Ian Bell

@bell_sms

10 months

Merry Christmas EA staff. 'Small organisation restructuring to enable blah blah', bollocks. It's Christmas you bunch of corporate pricks! 5.7 billion profits not enough for you? Anyone affected, contact us. xx

Codemasters: F1 23 & EA Sports WRC Studio Suffers Layoffs

Just before Christmas, an unspecified amount of Codemasters employees has been laid off. Effects on both franchises are not known yet.

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@bell_sms

11 months

Last Lister love-in post of the day (probably). @ListerCars

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Ian Bell

@bell_sms

1 year

We've come a long long way together... First and upcoming. In-game, untouched.

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@bell_sms

1 year

Our aim is to beat Forza Motorsports with GTRevival. We'll aim higher later. xx

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1 year

Eye Candy.

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Ian Bell

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1 year

Forza Motorsports has been a 6 year disappointment. I do enjoy oversteering those front wheel drive cars with throttle though...

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Ian Bell

@bell_sms

11 months

Can you ever have too many Listers? I don't think so. @ListerCars

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Ian Bell

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1 year

When EA closed Slightly Mad Studios and dumped most of the team halfway through the best sim we'd have made to date they created a monster. This monster is motivated and free to deliver the best.

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Ian Bell

@bell_sms

11 months

Photo-mode?

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Ian Bell

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1 year

Time of Day in GTRevival. Unedited in-game runtime shots.

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Ian Bell

@bell_sms

1 year

Enjoy some latest in-game runtime screenshots followers. GTRevival is rocking if I say so. Work still to be done of course. I won't stop until it's as close to perfect as we can get. The whole team are insanely motivated.

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Ian Bell

@bell_sms

10 months

Well we've just hit a milestone. Our new physics in early form, with our new graphics engine in early form and our (from the start) Physics guru Doug Arnao testing the 296. You asked for early moving footage. What's missing? Tons! Head physics movement, some audio, some lots...

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Ian Bell

@bell_sms

9 months

So after a month I think I can give a fair assessment of Forza. In short, they tried to be what we produced with Project CARS and they failed. Not so easy guys, right?

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Ian Bell

@bell_sms

1 year

The bugaboo of all good racing games. You see lovely 3d grass in preview pics which seem to have had a complete shave in shipped product. Well our people have created a grass system that has little overhead but looks good IMHO.

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Ian Bell

@bell_sms

5 months

A good sim needs VR in my opinion. We were a release title on Oculus Rift and Vive. Unreal doesn't work for the foregoing so I've made a huge call and it's an engine change. Something more amenable and flexible. Details soon.

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Ian Bell

@bell_sms

1 year

The beautiful monster is in-game. Register to get our newsletter at 12 noon BST tomorrow which includes an interview with Lister CEO Lawrence Whittaker. For today, some realtime shots.

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Ian Bell

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11 months

S4S and Lister. It's a bit of a love-in! @ListerCars

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Ian Bell

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1 year

Low sun shots for the win. Unedited in-game runtime.

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Ian Bell

@bell_sms

2 years

Should we put it in the game for nostalgia reasons?

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Ian Bell

@bell_sms

1 year

We're so happy to see many journals posting the last pics up. Much appreciated. I'm unsure if this works here but these are 300dpi versions. Cheers and thanks for all of the support!

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Ian Bell

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1 year

Hello peeps. An updated logo coming soon which I'd love your feedback on.

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Ian Bell

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1 year

A lot of rhetoric around 'how to fix F1'. I think it's simple. Bring back screaming V10's, stop pandering to environmental concerns, it's not your gig. Bring back refuelling and allow the engines to rev to whatever the hell they can rev to, burst pistons going into orbit. Sorted.

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Ian Bell

@bell_sms

2 years

Decided to make the follow up to GTR2 with the original team. Myself, Stephen Viljoen, Andy Garton, Stephen Baysted, Henrik Roos, Johan Roos, Vik Klomiets everyone of note who made GTR2 what it was. Hardcore, balls to the wall, no compromise. We'll keep you updated. Enjoy. xx

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1 year

I think the world is ready for an iRacing style system on consoles also. That's where we'd go along with PC. Open up modding to console users also. I have a dream...

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Ian Bell

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1 year

Plenty of GT racing classics from our earliest seminal games are coming your way. The Audi is just more polished. The team really are pushing the boundaries In all areas.

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Ian Bell

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1 year

Straight4 Studios and Reiza Studios have just agreed a deal. Wonderful things coming your way.

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Ian Bell

@bell_sms

2 years

So our next game is pretty much consolidating down to a sim inspired by the likes of pCARS2 (but improved where needed) and GTR2 (improved where needed) and you all can input all the way as soon as we have a couple of polished tracks and cars using the new engine to ship out.

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Ian Bell

@bell_sms

8 months

Our new baby is on the way. I give you Hadron, the follow up to Seta. Some people like these sort of images...

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Ian Bell

@bell_sms

1 year

Given my undying love for EA. They've done a wonderful job (Codemasters did it!) on WRC. Well done team. Great work!

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Ian Bell

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10 months

Ok, OK, it's enough now. Enough Ian. Control yourself. Fuck it, EA management.

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Ian Bell

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1 year

By popular request... I'm lucky enough to have a new M4 Competition but the best BMW I ever had was the E46 M3. It was something very special indeed. How could we not include it?

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Ian Bell

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1 year

Our updated logo. I like it a lot. It's one of about 20 options our very talented team showed me but I feel this one is the strongest. Feedback welcome. Oh, the 'G' is because our media com team listed the options alphabetically...

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Ian Bell

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1 year

Hey 9000 followers. Thank you all. I really appreciate your interest. I'll keep you all updated. xx

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Ian Bell

@bell_sms

10 months

I'd like to announce a restructuring within Straight4. We'll be retaining all staff through Christmas and beyond for as long as we can unless we're going bankrupt. The staff are the bedrock of any organisation and you 'use' them like numbers on a spreadsheet at your peril. Happy

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Ian Bell

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3 months

Where have you been? Hello one and all and it's wonderful to be let loose. I had to talk to some aesthetically challenged people and smile and nod at the appropriate moments. Lots of info and company history here and:

GTRevival is now Project Motor Racing and we have even MORE!

Project Motor Racing is the next big Simracing title in development at Straight4 Studios, whose team consists of many former developers of the original GTR g...

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Ian Bell

@bell_sms

10 months

Low graphics settings to test physics by our Doug Arnao. We're getting close to being 'spot on'.

Ferrari 296 at Sebring GTRR Wip

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Ian Bell

@bell_sms

2 years

So, based on fan feedback, we're moving beyond a pure GT roster of cars to include anything we find interesting. I find this car interesting. Early WIP of course.

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1 year

We've finally worked out how iRacing do it. Smart, very smart. The real-time attenuation and Ai interpolation is epic. Now, to clean room something better.

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Ian Bell

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1 year

Is F1 trying to shoot itself in the foot? Arguably two of the most watchable cars (at different times) are stripped of their positions because a plank was worn slightly more than the powers that be would like. I reiterate, sort your shit out F1. How to lose viewers!!

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1 year

Hey, 9500 followers. I'm feeling very thankful and privileged simultaneously. Another 500 and I'll be 'an influencer' able to get 20 bucks to pitch crap to you all!!

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1 year

Picked up my new Ferrari today. Showed up in a hoodie and a pair of Jesus sandals. As you do. And Project CARS2 was playing on a sim. Did they license it? Did they F..............

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Ian Bell

@bell_sms

2 years

Patent is now applied for so I can show this. We used a different game to show the flexibility of the system. We have more to come which will raise the bar in other areas. Rejoice!

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Ian Bell

@bell_sms

1 year

@Donald_LUHG Yeah.

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Ian Bell

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1 year

Wow, 10,000 followers. I've reached my life's goal of being a tier 1 influencer... Seriously, thanks so much everyone for your interest. I never expected this sort of response.

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Ian Bell

@bell_sms

2 years

Hi all. We have a proof of concept nailed and something is on the way for sim racing that's really a complete game changing USP. I would tell you exactly what it is but we're looking to patent it as it deserves it, as does the member of staff who created it. Watch this space.

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@bell_sms

2 years

So that's about 18 hours and counting calling all of the old pCARS2 team. Many of the GTR2 guys are already with us and most of the pCARS2 superstars want to join. GTR Revolution is going full hardcore in every possible way we can think of. It's already building. Input welcomed.

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Ian Bell

@bell_sms

2 years

So, as an unashamed ploy, anyone following me here gets free access to WMD3. You'll be able to engage, converse and take part (and maybe even deliver assets we pay for) to GT Revival. Others might have a tiny payment for access as we want only those interested.

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1 year

Thoughts on the logo concept?

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Ian Bell

@bell_sms

1 year

Everyone go out and get the latest version of AMS2 using an enhanced version of our Madness engine. Renato and the guys (girls?) at Reiza have found and reported a few bugs to us and fixed them, which has transformed the engine allowing the Seta tyre model to truly shine.

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Ian Bell

@bell_sms

11 months

Imitation is the greatest form of flattery. But fuck me there's a limit guys.

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Ian Bell

@bell_sms

1 year

Funny story related to my last one. I'm in a hotel lobby chatting to David Coulthard and a fan came running up asking for a selfie. David said sure and the fan said thanks so much, handed David his phone, hugged me and said 'Ian Bell', man. Love your work :) DC took it well.

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@bell_sms

1 year

After posting our logo in blue many have asked 'what about orange?'. Well, that's exactly what the team pitched to me originally which I overruled to introduce the studio branding. Anyway, here's some of the original deck pitch images we debated.

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Ian Bell

@bell_sms

2 years

Great afternoon spent with Renato Simioni (Reiza) and our ladies at my place in Chelsea.

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Ian Bell

@bell_sms

1 year

I have two emails from heads of other racing game companies talking very positively about that last screenshot I posted. We're all a big club here, growing the market for us all. No animosity (apart from EA). xx

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@bell_sms

2 years

We plan to make GT Rev the most moddable Auto platform ever. Environments, Cars, Audio and crucially, a totally tooled physics suite. Skilled creators might even be able to sell their wares in our marketplace.

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Ian Bell

@bell_sms

2 years

Welcome to our new site. Please be sure to grab the newsletter. Very interesting content with much more to come.

Straight4 Studios

The key talents behind 2 decades of sim racing's most celebrated games now driving the next gen of AAA-sim racing titles.

www.straight4.com

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@bell_sms

2 years

Pit to car and car to pit engineer, fully AI synthesised radio by @BenCollinsStig with a little post-processing added by our Professor Baysted. Much more to come but I suspect this is in adequate indication of where we're going.

PTC Demo

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@bell_sms

2 years

This will be made with zero Publisher input. My new company (on the way) Mildly Annoyed Games will take care of all of the development. It's going to be fucking epic.

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Ian Bell

@bell_sms

1 year

Slightly sombre post. I had a fruitful meeting with the late great Niki Lauda where we came to an agreement. He very sadly didn't make it to the end of the contractual stage. The guy was hilarious. His first response to my first offer was 'Fuck off, you can't be serious!'...

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Ian Bell

@bell_sms

11 months

Free signed Platinum copy of GTRevival for the person that can come up with the greatest insult. Fresh or borrowed, doesn't matter. My contribution - Bill. Burr during his 'Philly Rant'. 'You disappointment to your mother'.

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Ian Bell

@bell_sms

2 years

When you look like this in-engine...?

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Ian Bell

@bell_sms

1 month

The latest build of PMR is looking so good I felt I deserved a V10. One of the last great normally aspirated supercars I suspect.

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Ian Bell

@bell_sms

2 years

AI synthesised race engineer using the OG Stig Ben Collins voice.

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Ian Bell

@bell_sms

1 year

8 years old and still inspirational. A redemption concept totally created and conceived of by JonZ. We plan to do more with GTRevival.

project CARS - Louder Than Words

There we are, project CARS is out! The crowdfunded game throughout these 3 years and an half of development did went without it problems. Dealing with multi...

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Ian Bell

@bell_sms

1 year

While I'm on an F1 based diatribe... White line limits. Fuck them! Make the kerbs beyond a nightmare and make them part of the track. If a driver/team want to risk crushing their suspension, under tray, or anything else, let them risk it. The risk/reward benefit will resolve it.

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@bell_sms

1 year

We've just welcomed back Tim Mann. Who with Rob Dibley and Kevin Boland (GTA engine and our CDO) was instrumental in making the Madness engine all that it is. Great things are coming your way. Some in-engine pics coming soon. Watch this space!

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@bell_sms

1 year

Quality of image vs frame rate. It's an issue we all have to traverse but where do we aim? So mid-way through development we need to adopt the assumption that PC's will get more powerful over time and base our max/ultra settings on projections. For Consoles it's fixed.

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@bell_sms

1 year

I'm very happy to announce that JonZ will be joining Straight4 from the 1st of September as our Video Creative Director. Welcome aboard mon ami. Subscribe to his YouTube channel here:

JonZ Movies

Virtual motorsport photo/videographer. Motorsport and games enthusiast. Featured in Project CARS and Assetto Corsa games

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Ian Bell

@bell_sms

8 months

You might notice a 'soft body' subroutine in the images I posted yesterday. Yes, chassis flex finally! But done properly, from first principles. Now, try to get accurate data from manufacturers for just what their torsional, and multi-directional flex figures are... Leave me

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Ian Bell

@bell_sms

2 years

Would the Isle of Man circuit be interesting in a set of varied cars? Not bikes...

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Ian Bell

@bell_sms

1 year

@Haydan_James No idea what you're referring to.

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Ian Bell

@bell_sms

1 year

And yes, I'm salty, with a bit of bitter and sour. Just missing the sweet to make it properly Asian.

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Ian Bell

@bell_sms

1 year

My current thoughts on us using Unreal as a render. Nanite can be used as a 'crutch', so no LOD work needed and the system will do the work for you. I don't subscribe to this ethos because any system doing 'anything' is a CPU overhead. Nothing is free, ever. Good old quality

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Ian Bell

@bell_sms

10 months

“Our business is constantly changing as we strive to deliver amazing games and services that keep our players engaged, connected, and inspired,” an EA spokesperson said. “..requires the company to make small-scale organizational changes that align our teams and resources to meet

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Ian Bell

@bell_sms

1 year

This might be the last iteration. Thoughts? 12 or 'Unnumbered'. You chose. We will use your favourite from the two.

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Ian Bell

@bell_sms

10 months

What are we pushing for? The most acute and reactive physics ever delivered. In game animations like wheels directly connected to the underlying physics with no perceptible lag. Later, a feeling of really being there with all of the excitement that brings. We're getting there.

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Ian Bell

@bell_sms

1 year

Three generations of some of my favourite possessions.

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Ian Bell

@bell_sms

2 years

mILDLY aNNOYED sTUDIos (MASS) are proud to announce that @BenCollinsStig will be joining the GTR Revival team as Chief Handling Consultant effective immediately.

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Ian Bell

@bell_sms

2 years

EA, keeping on being awesome... I said my bit and I stand by every word as they continue to prove them. How are those numbers (sorry I mean people, with hopes, dreams and families) looking, at the bottom of those the spreadsheets?

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Ian Bell

@bell_sms

8 months

I know I pimp our graphics a lot but our wonderful Professor Baysted, my first ever employee 20 something years ago and my good friend is working on a new version of an iconic theme some of you may know. Enjoy! (PS, say it's good as another PhD thing is happening for me).

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@bell_sms

10 months

Our media team was kind enough to send me 10 GTRevival caps to giveaway (when I say kind, I mean, I paid for them, but never mind!). First 10 replies to giveaway @straight4 .com win a cap each.

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3 years

SMS began as a mad dream by a bunch of ambitious racing fans in a bedsit back in the late-90s. With the studio’s future now assured, the time is right for me to step aside. It’s been a ride and a privilege to share our dreams with you. Thank you!

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