Sean Bean Narrates Train Simulator 2014 Launch Trailer
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He voices the narration for the trailer. The trailer is a representation of the game. Therefore he is the voice of the game, making the game a projection of him...Andy Chalk said:
This game is doomed.
The real reason Sean Bean did this? He has a condition. I call it "too many ex-wives syndrome". It explains why he turns up in so many terrible films alongside the good ones.
I actually played Rail Simulator 2013 a fair bit, but got bored of it after a while. Driving Diesels was pretty dull, but driving the Steam Locos was actually pretty interesting and engaging because of all the steam pressure related shenanigans.
No, they are made by a company called RSC, website here http://www.railsimulator.com/ The business model is shockingly simple the core game is charged for but they no doubt make a considerable amount of money through their add on DLC of which their is a rather large amount
http://store.steampowered.com/app/24010
131 at the last count, the DLC ranges from new Locomotives, new Rolling stock through to whole new routes and at a cost of anywhere from £4.99 through to £24.99 it isn't a surprise how they make the cash they do. In fact the core game is such a small money maker that the last three yearly updates have all been rolled out to owners of the game free of charge.
You know what, if Sean Bean narrated every single game trailer from now on I believe that would be an incredible improvement across the medium.
That was a damn fine voice. I hope he gets into voice acting more and more. At least he won't die...
That was a damn fine voice. I hope he gets into voice acting more and more. At least he won't die...
Considering the fascinating history of the British rail system and its heritage, that was quite uplifting.
I love trains (for some reason) but I have never played a Train Simulator game. Are they any good?
That was inspirational. Good show, Mr. Bean. I really want to ride a train now.
A shame I live in Michigan, where you can't find any kind of passenger train, due to Detroit "Motor City."
Now, did they just hire him to voice this monologue, or did he see the opportunity and take it?
Or does Sean Bean just really love trains?
A shame I live in Michigan, where you can't find any kind of passenger train, due to Detroit "Motor City."
Now, did they just hire him to voice this monologue, or did he see the opportunity and take it?
Or does Sean Bean just really love trains?
Pfft. Why would I buy that game? I drive real trains every day, and I get paid to do it.
Though I do like how it makes you feel all warm and fuzzy whilst making sure to not bring up the realities like people using trains as mobile toilets, and the large amount of junkies/animals that use public transport. Still, it could be worse. It could be busses...
Though I do like how it makes you feel all warm and fuzzy whilst making sure to not bring up the realities like people using trains as mobile toilets, and the large amount of junkies/animals that use public transport. Still, it could be worse. It could be busses...
100% this, mate you hit the nail on the head. As an Aussie I also find steam engines the most interesting, my favoriate loco is the 3801, but thats just 1 of many good trains. Train sims on games are good because I don't have room for a physical set so I use the game for now, when I have my own place the physical models will replace the game moreso.Proverbial Jon said:I'm sick to the back teeth of simulators constantly being treated like some sort of worthless piece of garbage that only an idiot would want to play. I'm also incredibly tired of the sarcastic tone this website in particular takes. And that's coming from a steadfast Escapist supporter.
I remember playing simulations of signal box operations when I was but a wee lad. I think their creation was someone's hobby project; they each came on a floppy disk and had the most basic graphics. But the true workings of a busy mainline and the pressure of keeping to a timetable was quite detailed.
A genuine interest in railways, both old and contemporary, is a bonafide hobby for some people. How would you like to be treated with such derision for playing video games? I think we can, most of us, relate to that at least.
Such a shame it takes someone like Sean Bean to actually ignite a little respect.
Your level of interest in the subject material defines how much enjoyment you would get out of these games. But there's no denying the quality. I haven't played one for a while but I remember when Microsoft's own train simulator came out in 2001. A variety of trains, routes and activities to complete with real attention to detail concerning actual railway operations. It's probably only train fans that appreciate the ability to drive the Flying Scotsman on the Settle and Carlisle line during the heyday of steam.Covarr said:
There's a huge community which supports these games with constant DLC and route updates as well. A small team of people made a full workable route for my local preserved steam railway which they now sell in their shop as an add on for MSTS. I personally found it quite exciting to see such a local line rendered in 3D.
Sadly there are many simulators of poor quality which serve only to tar all other games in the genre with the same brush. Although I'm not knocking their existence, i'm sure there's as much of a niche for farming and haulage simulators as there are for train sims.
Just out of interest, what do cars have that trains don't?Denamic said:
I'm more of a steam power person myself. Perhaps it's a British thing but there's just something I admire about the industrial revolution. All that raw power from something as simple as steam, designs that seem convoluted now, almost brutish, but still manage to remain elegant. Perhaps that's just the romantic in me
I find it ironic that gamers complain about how their judged for their hobby, but judge those that play sim games so harshly, hypercritical aint it.