Becoming a Contender | The NASCAR Thunder 2004 Career Mode Experience | Season 2

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  • @Caspercab
    @Caspercab ปีที่แล้ว +107

    Your car rating may be 56 but your content rating is 100. Keep up the amazing work

  • @Dhips.
    @Dhips. ปีที่แล้ว +58

    It's funny to me that even with sometimes crappy AI and bugs; this game is still one of the best NASCAR games ever.

    • @paulywoodtheprince
      @paulywoodtheprince หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Pitting on Microtracks can be Nightmarish but the other 92 percent of the game is Aces

  • @DatBoiDingo
    @DatBoiDingo 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

    i find this grudge against jeff gordon hilarious bc he is practically my childhood idol. i played almost every ea nascar game since 98 and used jeff gordon 99% of the time i had a choice of who to play. Seeing the amount of comedic spite with the 24 is the hilariously perfect ying to my yang when it comes to his player character.

  • @justinturley7071
    @justinturley7071 13 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    For me, every time I hit Texas, I was always happy, I won every time, that track is seriously one of the fastest tracks in this game.
    Also, yes, every time I play an old PS2 EA game, sometimes I would just randomly spam the help button multiple times, just to hear it.

  • @SebrystianVettel
    @SebrystianVettel ปีที่แล้ว +35

    we need a season 3 on this

  • @SteamKing2160
    @SteamKing2160 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    3:32 I love that help button sound effect too first noticed it in Madden NFL 2001 from the year 2000. I think last time I heard it was in Madden NFL 2005 and then from Madden NFL 06 to Madden NFL 12 they tweaked it slightly.

  • @murilocatureba6975
    @murilocatureba6975 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    The fact that curbs in this game can kill your car is hilarious but upsetting when you're racing

  • @AImpatientMan
    @AImpatientMan ปีที่แล้ว +12

    I started a career run because of this series, I can 100% say regardless of where your team is in the points everyone going into the martainville choosing violence

  • @radienmayakovsky3
    @radienmayakovsky3 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    Have you ever realize that you managed to equalling Jeff Gordon's Record in 1998 NASCAR Cup Series Season in terms of Race Wins per 1 Season? 13 Wins per 1 Season

  • @APrimusHokie
    @APrimusHokie ปีที่แล้ว +17

    Season 3 I think will be tougher cause that's when the AI cars start Adjusting to how good your car is getting

  • @paulywoodtheprince
    @paulywoodtheprince หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Atlanta can be a Harbinger of Pain or the Oasis of Dreams
    its about Setup Setup Setup
    ive always been a Proponent to Even Wedge.
    this and Nascar 2k3 are the Games that made me Realize how much Wedge and Spring can be a Gamechanger

  • @CharlieFibrosis
    @CharlieFibrosis ปีที่แล้ว +16

    Fantastic job for the 2004 season Mark. Can’t wait for the potential god tier Season 3!
    Seeing this type of power after 2 seasons gives me some hope I can power on forward in Thunder 03 in my 4th season (2005)

    • @GeneWagner-wl7od
      @GeneWagner-wl7od ปีที่แล้ว

      I'm playing thunder 04 in my 4th season and I'm surprisingly a championship contender keep grinding you'll get there

  • @staudtlabs
    @staudtlabs ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I can watch this series all day

  • @mazar420
    @mazar420 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    best series

  • @coolboyiscape
    @coolboyiscape ปีที่แล้ว +7

    The wait was worth it!

  • @cooperleardi3776
    @cooperleardi3776 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Mark's back baby!

  • @pr0xi_zura.
    @pr0xi_zura. 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    Death, Taxes, Christian Fittipaldi causing a caution by doing absolutely nothing

  • @gerovo5299
    @gerovo5299 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Babe wake up, new Mark Leiffer video

  • @melissayenser9482
    @melissayenser9482 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Amazing content, thx for making this. really underated

  • @Quackercars
    @Quackercars ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Yay a new video also and was such a good one

  • @Breffeik
    @Breffeik ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Been anxiously awaiting the sequel!

  • @xMiGiTYzZ
    @xMiGiTYzZ ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Let’s goooo Mark!! Hyped for this

  • @the-gas-station
    @the-gas-station ปีที่แล้ว +5

    No worries on the videos. I know you'll get them out quick. Remember, i'm always here when you want to reinstate the rally cosworth engine program again ;)

  • @mafianos1
    @mafianos1 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    The King has return ! Thank you for amazing content you making for us . Awesome video as always 🙂

  • @ssb-br0wnies61
    @ssb-br0wnies61 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I see a mark upload I click on it simple as that

  • @damplips3212
    @damplips3212 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    solid vid thumbs up

  • @adammettd9362
    @adammettd9362 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    WE ARE BACK BABY

  • @AmpTheNation
    @AmpTheNation ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Another amazing video! Can't wait for season 3!

  • @Lewis2710
    @Lewis2710 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Recently found your channel and it’s been great watching through the career mode and lightening challenge videos, in England we don’t get much nascar coverage but this has really helped interest me in the sport, awesome videos!

  • @hizlyfox2212
    @hizlyfox2212 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great video, great series; really inspired me to go past the first Daytona 500 in my current career mode.

  • @YouMadBro89
    @YouMadBro89 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Man, this game was great

  • @FayeHunter
    @FayeHunter ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Fantastic video. Fantastic strats. Loved every opportunity to dunk on Jeff Gordon. 🎉

  • @alexlambert5830
    @alexlambert5830 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This video was incredible. Great job this season. I can’t wait for season three

  • @cardswithcoach4610
    @cardswithcoach4610 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    LETTTSSSGOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO been waiting for this one !

  • @Fakewhack-st8fl
    @Fakewhack-st8fl 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    The greatest racing memes of all time imo

  • @EBanton24
    @EBanton24 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Loving the career mode, Mark! Are you running this on PC? I'm looking into upgrading mine for gaming, and I'd love to be able to try Thunder 04 on it.

    • @MarkLeiffer
      @MarkLeiffer  ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Yes I am playing this on PC using PCSX2. It's way easier to record this way instead of using a capture card and dealing with delay, and you get to upscale it. Currently, my actual PS2 is starting to run into some disk drive issues which I probably should address soon.

  • @phillmillem8163
    @phillmillem8163 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Really nice video, brother. It captures all the moods of career mode, with all its ups and downs. Just a little doubt: You did all this using regular PS2 controllers?

    • @MarkLeiffer
      @MarkLeiffer  7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Because I was emulating this I was using a PS4 controller for the whole playthrough.

  • @teodorusdikypermadi
    @teodorusdikypermadi ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Final season !
    And fight to the top

  • @justinturley7071
    @justinturley7071 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    On a recent season mode where I drove as Dale Jarrett, after the 2003 season, Bill Elliott retired, and Casey Atwood took over the 9 car.

    • @TomoG4ch4_Alan94
      @TomoG4ch4_Alan94 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Make sense as Bill Elliott was Casey's mentor

  • @justinturley7071
    @justinturley7071 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Martinsville in this game is my favorite track. On 100% with Unlimited tires and fuel turned off and cautions on, is chaotic and fun, especially coming off of a caution with lap cars beside you, going into the first turn is nerve racking, sometimes I’ll miss the turn, then on my way to correct it, I’ll accidentally spin the leader or lap car. Sometimes I’ll put someone into the barrels. Such a fun track, so many memories of just tearing up the field, while tearing my car up. Sure 05 and 07 Martinsville are fun, but are not as chaotic as 04. Also, going backwards on that track is really really fun, literally blocking the entire field.

  • @Hgfd-c5g
    @Hgfd-c5g 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    35:53 doesn't the spotter usually tell you when the cars ahead of you are pitting?

  • @BarrenWasteland
    @BarrenWasteland ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Season 3 BB lets go

  • @crmshv6826
    @crmshv6826 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Loved the video! Any chance of taking a look at NASCAR 06: Total Team Control? Played the heck out of that back in the day.

    • @MarkLeiffer
      @MarkLeiffer  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      That game is way up on the list of ones I want to make a video about soon.

    • @crmshv6826
      @crmshv6826 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Definitely have to try winning all 4 championships in one season @@MarkLeiffer 😅

  • @Darksith23
    @Darksith23 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I need more of these asap

  • @biffabacon6019
    @biffabacon6019 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This is class 😂👌🏻

  • @frankfarms83
    @frankfarms83 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I’m not gonna be happy until you do the full 20 years…..

  • @justinturley7071
    @justinturley7071 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I love Thunder 2004 and while it is the best console NASCAR game ever. It does have its issues. The caution glitch can be very frustrating, especially after you just pit. Really sucks. Thankfully they fixed that in 05. The damage on Normal is really buggy, I can accidentally run into the pack from last at any track on lap 1, and the car either has a really badly damaged car close to where it the engine could breakdown, or does breakdown. Thankfully they fixed that in 05. I don’t know if it’s an issue with the game engine or not, but it gets really frustrating when those two things happen.

  • @cjo1992
    @cjo1992 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What system are you playing this on? Assuming it's an emulator on your PC? You got me feeling nostalgic with this game that I setup my PS2 and it's been a long time but the textures arent as clear as yours.

    • @MarkLeiffer
      @MarkLeiffer  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I'm using PCSX2 so that I can upscale it.

    • @cjo1992
      @cjo1992 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@MarkLeiffer Cool thank you. I unfortunately don't have a PC. But I'm considering the Steam deck or the new Legion Go that was recently announced.

  • @hunterwofford8
    @hunterwofford8 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    are you running this on PCSX2?

    • @MarkLeiffer
      @MarkLeiffer  ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Yes

    • @hunterwofford8
      @hunterwofford8 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      nice. still trying to get it figured out myself. looks solid!

  • @doubleutubefan5
    @doubleutubefan5 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Nowadays you just need 1 win and you're in the final four

  • @AlexThomasShow
    @AlexThomasShow ปีที่แล้ว +5

    37:15 Excuse me, what on Earth was going on with these drivers aborting their pit attempts? 😂

  • @coastguard1654
    @coastguard1654 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    How do you get so good quality on a game as old as this? I just booted up Thunder 04 on my PS2 on my HD TV and it looks god awful

    • @MarkLeiffer
      @MarkLeiffer  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I use the emulator PCSX2 because you can upscale the game and get this type of quality.

  • @halolasomaster3900
    @halolasomaster3900 22 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    I get the feeling you wouldn't be very well liked as an actual NASCAR driver

  • @milenkokuzmanovic962
    @milenkokuzmanovic962 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    where can you buy this game ?

    • @MarkLeiffer
      @MarkLeiffer  ปีที่แล้ว

      eBay would be my recommendation, but you could find it at a vintage game store or a local sports cards shop like I did.

  • @chrisw443
    @chrisw443 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Kept the jackman, fired the rear tire man, fair.
    Fired the whole team because you were a bad driver at richmond, not fair.

    • @MarkLeiffer
      @MarkLeiffer  ปีที่แล้ว

      The whole team was going to be fired after Richmond regardless of my lack of talent. That was just to get the season 3 team ready early.

  • @ryanward2855
    @ryanward2855 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Any update on season 3?

    • @MarkLeiffer
      @MarkLeiffer  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I'd like to have it done in about a week. But production is going well.

    • @ryanward2855
      @ryanward2855 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@MarkLeiffer thanks man, love your videos and you’re awesome with the content and have become one of my favorite TH-camrs

  • @johngray7117
    @johngray7117 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Physics for this game are a bit over top especially the flips, but still more realistic than any NASCAR game in the last decade.

  • @FastGunner2040
    @FastGunner2040 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    28:59

  • @KurtBenning
    @KurtBenning ปีที่แล้ว

    Can you download this game on PC?

  • @alexandredaigle8479
    @alexandredaigle8479 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I never run the shootout theres no point

  • @austinstitzel
    @austinstitzel ปีที่แล้ว

    Did you know that you are an Aries?