On the official website, you can see a Xbox 360 Live logo at the bottom of the site, right next to PSP and PC DVD logos. On the French gaming website, Jeux Online, who ever since the beginning has been following Cyanide and their games, it's said that Pro Cycling Manager 2008 will be released for PC, PSP and Xbox 360 Live Arcade (the online gaming shop where you can download games directly to your Xbox). Another hint is found at JDLI, another French website, where Focus in an interview from the 5th of March says that they will "suggest making a version of Tour de France exclusively for Xbox Live Arcade". Last, but not least, it's also mentioned on the game's official website where it's clearly stated that the game will be released for Xbox 360 (thanks, stuartmcstuart). Earlier, Cyanide has said they had a few surprises yet to announce. One of them was the Database Editor. Maybe, this one's another?
Focus, the international publisher of the game, has responded to these rumours by stating that they "can't say anything about such a version yet".
As always, Cyanide will host a so-called Open Bar event which is simply a live chat between the beta testers and you, the ones who may or may not buy the game depending on our answers ;) With the Open Bar you can ask the beta testers whatever you want about Pro Cycling Manager 2008, Here's the details for the event:
Date: 11th of June Time: 17:00 until 21:00 (GMT +1) Location: The official forum
Before the Open Bar, a FAQ will be posted at the official forum to avoid having a lot of the same, basic questions. Therefore, I have opened a thread in the forum where you can ask your questions before-hand - it's based on these questions that he FAQ will be made. So, go ask your questions in the thread, and remember to show up on Wednesday ;)
A few days ago, the French fansite PCMAssistance, posted an interview with Eyolfur and promised two more interviews. The first one of them has now been posted, and this time it's bdufourd aka Requim aka Benoit who has been interviewed. He has mainly been "community manager" and has been leading the beta tests.
The interview itself doesn't tell much new stuff, though. It mainly tells something about the process of the beta from the very beginning with the many beta tester applications, to the leak of the screenshots and with the "final run" of the game. He says that he's satisfied with the feedback which the beta testers have given, and that it's important to have some critical thinking after 1 year of work. Currently, the game is nearly on its way to the publisher who will then take care of the rest.
fAfter an exciting week with the first screenshots of the track mode, the official trailer and the world's first review of PCM08 in the 1st edition edition of PCM Monthly, it's definitely difficult to follow up on such a week in these Weekly News. I'll do my best, though ;)
New TRACK trailer out! Latest news -- a trailer showing track races has been released. I just got an e-mail about it, so go here and check it out!
PCM08 Review in the Articles section For those who are yet to read the Pro Cycling Manager 2008 review, it's now also available from our Articles section. You can read and comment it here. Later on, some of the other articles from PCM Monthly will be available in non-graphic versions in the Articles section. I'd advice you, though, to read the actual magazine. It's definitely worth it. Look in this news item for more information.
German / English Cycling Evolution Website opens The world's first "real" fansite for the upcoming Cycling Evolution game has been opened. It's made by the PCM Graphic Artist, Eintrachtfan, along with his friend Nero, known from the PPDB Forums. The site is available in both German and English for the time being, and can be accessed through this link: http://www.revo-world.de.vu/
Good luck :)
PCM.daily Awards 07/08 coming up In the hidden Moderator Forum, we're currently planning the PCM.daily Awards 2007-2008, honouring the members here at PCM.daily and some of the PCM World's best talents. The crew decides the nominees, but if you feel one really deserves to be nominated, feel free to send a Private Message to me. The following categories will be in the awards: Member of the Year, Most Helpful Member, New Member of the Year (for members registered after the 20th of June 2007), Best Cycling Photo, Funniest Screenshot, Best Avatar, Best Story, Best Story Writer. Best Database, Best Database Team, Best Jersey Designer, Best Graphic Designer, Best Download, Best Fansite.
Lots of new Cycling Photos The admins here at this site have been busy accepting all the photos which have been sent to us. Wyman uploades more than 100 photos (as far as I remember?) from the Kromplatz ITT, Giro 2008, and Sven210884 has uploaded all his pictures from the Tour de France Prologue from 2007 in London. They are certainly all worth of taking a look at, so head over to Cycling Photos section and have a peak.
PCM Monthly Issue #1 - first ever review of PCM08!
PCM.daily's monthly magazine, PCM Monthly, made primarily by site member Smoothie, has now been released in its first issue! In the magazine, you will find lots of features, but this issue's main article is the world's first review of Pro Cycling Manager 2008 - yes, that's right - a World Exclusive review which goes through the main parts of the game, Is PCM08 any good? Well, check out the magazine and find out. Other than that, you will find race reports from the Giro 'd Italia, rider diaries of members from this site, the latest news of PCM.daily, columns and lots of other stuff. It's an interesting read, so check this month's PCM Monthly out now.
