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Porsche joins Forza 4 lineup today

David Hinkle — Tue, 22 May 2012 23:55:00 EST

Porsche was not included in the launch of Forza 4 due to complications with EA, who had the license at the time. But Porsche makes its return to the Forza franchise today (as promised) with the Porsche Expansion Pack DLC.

The Porsche Expansion Pack is available to download right now for 1600 MS Points ($20) in Forza 4, and adds 30 new rides to the virtual garage and new Porsche events in World Tour and Rivals modes.

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Forza 4 'Top Gear' DLC pack drops 10 more cars off at the garage in May

David Hinkle — Wed, 25 Apr 2012 03:30:00 EST

This May, Forza Motorsport 4's already crowded virtual garage gets another set of wheels. The Top Gear DLC pack adds 10 new whips for 560 MS Points ($7).

You'll get the usual exotic newcomers, like the '66 Lotus Cortina, along with the '92 Mitsubishi Galant VR-4, a 2012 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon, 2012 Smart ForTwo and ... a Ford Transite SuperSportVan? And here we thought the station wagon was the king of least thrilling cars in Forza 4. There are several vying for that throne in this very update!

Gallery: Forza Motorsport 4 (May Top Gear Pack)

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2013 SRT Viper pulls into Forza 4's garage this summer

David Hinkle — Sat, 07 Apr 2012 16:30:00 EST

The latest car to join Forza 4's immense garage is special because you can't buy it yet. If you want to test-drive it in a video game, however, that's entirely possible. Turn 10 Studios has announced the 2013 SRT Viper will be available in the upcoming Viper DLC pack, which has yet to be dated and priced.

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Forza 4 update raising level cap to 999 tomorrow

David Hinkle — Mon, 05 Mar 2012 16:10:00 EST

The level cap in Forza 4 will be increased dramatically to level 999 via an online update, which should be a welcome change for racing fans stuck at a mere level 150. It fixes a number of bugs and adds some fresh whips, and should be available tomorrow.

"Players are putting in a lot more hours than they ever did in Forza 3," Greenwalt boasted during a Forza 4 behind-closed-doors session at Microsoft's annual showcase event in San Francisco last week. He said that the level cap of 150 was initially designed to be unattainable within a span of 9-12 months, but found that the most diehard players had hit that goal within four months of launch.

How long will it take to hit the new max? We don't know, but we're happy to race you to it.

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Porsche makes its Forza 4 debut in May

David Hinkle — Mon, 05 Mar 2012 12:00:00 EST

Porsche was absent from the racing lineup in Forza 4, much to the disappointment of many series fans -- including Turn 10 creative director Dan Greenwalt. It was with visible pleasure, then, that Greenwalt announced the return of the iconic German roadsters at an Xbox showcase event last week.

Set to arrive in May, the Porsche Expansion Pack -- priced higher than the usual DLC, Greenwalt said -- adds 30 new cars to the game, seven of which are entirely new to the series Greenwalt wouldn't go into specifics on the lineup, but confirmed the Porsche Expansion Pack adds 20 new Porsche events, fully integrated into the main campaign, and brings the total number of cars available in Forza 4 to 625.

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Forza Horizon spun off by Playground Games

Ludwig Kietzmann — Mon, 05 Mar 2012 09:30:00 EST

The developers at Playground Games are about to experience the worst thing about developing a new game in Microsoft's Forza racing franchise. Once you announce it, you have to gradually withstand the pun-heavy headlines that result. Forza Horizon really is a spin-off, though.

Set to launch in Fall 2012, when Forza Motorsport proper takes a break, Forza Horizon aims to adjust the tone of the franchise and inject some new, Turn 10-approved talent into the development pipeline. Microsoft has yet to share much on the game beyond a live-action trailer, which hints at a more playful, festival atmosphere for racing, but was quick to point at the pedigree of Playground Games.

The company was founded during 2009 in England's Leamington Spa, starting with veteran developers from Codemasters (Dirt) and encompassing talent from as far back as Psygnosis. Turn 10 creative director Dan Greenwalt describes the announcement as a new "wing" for the Forza series. You may have seen it leaking over the weekend, at which point it was more of a huge spoiler.

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How Turn 10 sources cars for (dis)play in Forza

Ben Gilbert — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 01:30:00 EST

The Forza 4 devs at Turn 10 pride themselves on their obsessive attitude about car modeling. If you ever wonder where they start with getting the cars looking so nice, watch the video just above.

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Forza 4's Jalopnik pack coming in January

Richard Mitchell — Tue, 27 Dec 2011 14:15:00 EST

In addition to this week's host of deals, Major Nelson has revealed that Forza 4's Jalopnik DLC pack is heading to the track starting January 3. The Jalopnik DLC is chosen by the editors of Jalopnik.com, and has become something of a tradition in Forza games. The pack includes ten new cars (including your dad's 1970 Alfa Romeo Montreal) for a cool 560 Microsoft Points ($7.00), or free for season pass holders.

Check out screens of the DLC over at (where else?) Jalopnik.

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Xbox Live savings, day 7: Forza 4 content discounted

Ben Gilbert — Mon, 26 Dec 2011 15:00:00 EST

You've got yourself a brand new copy of Forza Motorsport 4 from Grandma, a full day off from work for holidays, and a general attitude of not accepting standard pricing, right? Perfect, because Microsoft is offering major discounts -- today only -- on Forza 4 content over Xbox Live, including that "Drifter Race Suit" your Avatar has been asking for.

Okay, okay, the normally $30 "season pass" is also being discounted to $22.50, while last month's "November Speed Pack" is also lowered in price to 280 MS Points ($3.50) from 560. That Drift Racer suit is also half off but, you know, you probably don't need that. No matter what your Avatar tells you.

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Forza 4's next DLC features 10 new cars for $7, arrives on Dec. 6

Ben Gilbert — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 18:00:00 EST

Last month's delivery of DLC vehicles to Forza 4 may not have been enough for you. It was lacking something, perhaps? A certain whiff of editorial sponsorship? This month's pack should have you more than covered, with gaming site IGN teaming up with game developer Turn 10 and publisher Microsoft to release the "December IGN pack." Suddenly "November Speed Pack" sounds much more exciting than it did last month, eh?

Like November's DLC pack, this month's will come with 10 cars from across the automotive spectrum, from a modded, modern Mazda RX-8, to a not-so-modded (or modern) Alfa Romeo Spider Quadrifoglio Verde. We'll let you guess which one of those goes faster! Also like November's pack, this one is gratis should you already own the game's $30 "Season Pass," or 560 MS Points ($7) otherwise.

Head past the break for a full list of the cars.

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Forza 4's 'November Speed Pack' roars to Xbox Live on Nov. 1

Ben Gilbert — Fri, 28 Oct 2011 11:25:00 EST

What, the hundreds of high-powered sports cars of Forza Motorsport 4 weren't enough to sate your autophillic desires? Oh, and you've already purchased the game's $30 Season Pass? Then you'll be happy to hear that another 10 cars are being added to the game via November's "Speed Pack." And they're free to you, you big Season Pass holder, you.

For the rest of us, the pack runs 560 MS Points ($7), and includes everything from Lamborghini's 2012 Aventador LP700-4 to .... uh ... Ford's 2013 Focus ST. Hey, it's a fast little sport coupe! The pack becomes available this coming Tuesday, November 1, on Xbox Live Marketplace.

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Forza Motorsport 4 review: Hybrid synergy drive

Jordan Mallory — Thu, 06 Oct 2011 03:01:00 EST

Simulation games, be it racing-simulators, flight-simulators or farming-simulators, always run the risk of designing themselves into corners and alienating potential players. These types of experiences are a challenge to craft, as implementing a feature for the die-hard enthusiast often means sacrificing something designed for the novice or hobbyiest.

No one seems to have told Turn 10 how impossible a task the all-encompassing simulator is, however, and as a result Forza Motorsport 4 provides the same challenging, exhilarating racing experience to each and every player who gets behind the proverbial wheel.

Gallery: Forza Motorsport 4 (Gamescom 2011)

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Why Halo 4's Warthog can be seen but not driven in Forza 4

Richard Mitchell — Fri, 23 Sep 2011 13:15:00 EST

It's nifty that Forza Motorsport 4 will allow players to examine the Halo 4 Warthog in "Auto Vista" mode, but we doubt we're alone in wondering why you can't actually drive it. According to developer Turn 10's Dan Greenwalt, implementing the UNSC's iconic ground transport is much more complex than it sounds.

Speaking to Eurogamer, Greenwalt explained that the technology used in the Warthog simply doesn't exist in any of Forza's other cars - notably its "crab walking" four wheel steering - meaning Turn 10 would have to build it from scratch. It's not that the Turn 10 team is incapable, Greenwalt noted that they have the specs, but it would be "a big investment" in order to support a single vehicle.

The final straw, apparently, is that there's no way to simulate the Warthog's tires. All of Forza's tire physics are based on real-world tires, meaning that each tire in the game should react to road conditions in a (very) realistic way. Said Greenwalt, "they didn't give us tires from nanotube technology from 2525."

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Forza Motorsport 4 gets a $30 season pass, redeemable for six DLC packs

Griffin McElroy — Thu, 22 Sep 2011 10:43:00 EST

Turn 10 Studios has announced that it will sell a Season Pass for Forza Motorsport 4, giving players access to six DLC packs the developer plans to launch over the next year. The ticket is priced at $29.99 -- a 30 percent discount from the combined prices of the six expansions -- and comes with a bonus American Muscle car pack on launch day. Is $30 too much to spend on a Coronet Super Bee? God, we hope not.

The six DLC packs in question will launch between November 2011 and April 2012, which might be too slow a drip for the high-octane, Forza-consuming audience. We suggest Turn 10 hold off on releasing any of the DLC, and then, in the middle of February: Booyah, a thousand new cars.

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Forza 4 demo coming October 3, trailer reveals

David Hinkle — Wed, 21 Sep 2011 18:00:00 EST

The above image comes courtesy of Eurogamer, who noticed the demo date was attached to the end of a trailer that was released on Xbox Live yesterday. You can view the trailer for yourself by queuing it up for download on your Xbox 360 here.

Of course, no exact demo contents were revealed, but we're betting that come October 3, it'll mostly be an equal mix of asphalt and cars. Call it a hunch.

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Forza 4 heads to Infineon Raceway in latest trailer

Ben Gilbert — Thu, 08 Sep 2011 00:15:00 EST

Given that we're not the learned gearheads we'd like to be, you'll excuse us if we assume Forza 4's newest track, Infineon Raceway, is a neverending, brightly colored race track. The trailer above, however, shows us that ... we should probably have just Wikipedia'd it.

Gallery: Forza Motorsport 4 (Infineon Raceway)

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Examine Halo 4's Warthog in Forza 4's 'Auto Vista' mode

Griffin McElroy — Fri, 26 Aug 2011 11:08:00 EST

Ever wanted to know the deep lore behind and automotive specs inside Halo's most abundant form of military transportation? You can and you will, provided you pick up Turn 10's upcoming racer, Forza Motorsport 4. At last night's Halo Fest event, the studio announced that the new, Halo 4 model of the ubiquitous Warthog would be featured as an easter egg in the game's spectatorial "Auto Vista" mode.

This means that you'll be able to sail around the new iteration of the car (using either a controller or Kinect-based gestures), manipulating its every feature and learning more about its backstory thanks to some 343-penned narration. The best part? Those voiceovers are performed by Jen Taylor, the actor behind Halo's luminous guide, Cortana.

The worst part? The Warthog's only viewable in Auto Vista mode, and won't be driveable in actual races. We suppose that would be unfair, because, you know, chaingun.

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Forza 4 creative lead: game missing Porsches due to lack of access from EA

Ben Gilbert — Thu, 25 Aug 2011 13:00:00 EST

Despite the inclusion of Porches in previous Forza Motorsport titles, Forza 4 won't feature any vehicles from the German sports car company. In a FAQ posted to the official Forza website, Turn 10 creative director Dan Greenwalt explained, "EA couldn't see their way towards collaborating again," though it seems that it wasn't for lack of trying on Turn 10's part. EA currently has licensing exclusivity arrangements with Porsche, similar to the publisher's deal with the NFL. With Need for Speed: Shift becoming its own sim racing franchise, it seems EA could be pushing back on the Forza folks.

"We've asked our contacts at EA to reconsider their position frequently and regularly over the last 18 months," Greenwalt said. "We also reached out to various influential people in gaming to lobby on our behalf, but that was to no avail." Though he said that his employer and EA have worked out sub-licensing deals before, this time EA wasn't on board -- regardless of how hard Turn 10 lobbied.

In total, the game will be lacking 35 Porsche models, replaced with an unnamed cadre of "new makes and models." Greenwalt's lament is palpable in his conclusion, where he apologized to series loyalists: "Fans shouldn't have to think about any of this -- you should just be able to drive Porsches and Ferraris in the games you love. Porsche makes wonderful cars and I'm sorry that we won't have them in Forza 4." EA had yet to respond to request for comment as of publishing.

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Forza Motorsport 4 debuts Hockenheim track at Gamescom

David Hinkle — Tue, 16 Aug 2011 18:20:00 EST

No, Hockenheim isn't some made-up word -- it's a famous race track in Germany. What better place than the country's annual games show to debut the latest making-of video for Forza 4?

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Forza 4 dev diary takes a lap around the Bernese Alps

David Hinkle — Thu, 04 Aug 2011 22:30:00 EST

A lot of work goes into creating a course in Forza Motorsport 4. Turn 10 Studios toured the Bernese Alps, taking countless photos to recreate the famous mountain range. See a recounting of that process in this developer diary.

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No one car should have all that power (in Forza Motorsport 4)

Ben Gilbert — Wed, 13 Jul 2011 23:00:00 EST

It's the 21st century, folks. And whether or not you're "doing something mean to it" like our main man Kanye, you may want to take a peek at a new trailer featuring a variety of powerful vehicles.

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Forza 4's Kinect head tracking features previewed on video

Griffin McElroy — Thu, 02 Jun 2011 15:00:00 EST

There are two things that every discerning gamer needs to see in the Major's Minute video posted below. First: the Kinect-based head tracking features of Forza Motorsport 4, which look exceptionally neat. Second: the steely, Earnhardtian gaze of Major Nelson behind the wheel of a virtual stock car.

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First copies of Forza 4 include five extra cars, pre-order bonuses revealed

Ben Gilbert — Fri, 27 May 2011 17:30:00 EST

Despite the fact that retailers will assuredly have plenty of extra copies of Forza 4 when it arrives at retail, perhaps you're interested in pre-ordering the game long before its planned fall launch? Well that's just peachy, 'cause today Microsoft announced pre-order bonuses that folks can pick up at a variety of retailers.

Unfortunately -- as has become de rigeur as of late -- rather than making it so fans of the series can actually acquire all the pre-order items that they're nicely plunking down money for ahead of time, various retailers have exclusive in-game content that can only be attained through a pre-order at their stores. In essence, this means that folks who pre-order Forza 4 at Target are locked out of the bonuses being offered at Amazon, GameStop, Walmart, and Best Buy... at least, unless the retailer DLC is offered later through XBLM.

At very least, fans who pick up the game (at any store) around its launch later this year will snag a quintet of free vehicles in the "Ship Bonus" car pack, listed alongside the aforementioned pre-order items below the break. The car pack will only be free to folks purchasing the "first production run" of Forza 4, so be sure to choose your fastest supercar for shuttling to the local brick and mortar.

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Forza 4 pitch video pulled by Microsoft

Ludwig Kietzmann — Sat, 02 Apr 2011 18:30:00 EST

If you must suffer an unforeseen failure in confidentiality on any day of the year, what better day than April 1st? It's the one time when the internet can muster some skepticism, even while presented with purportedly leaked footage of a high-profile sequel. Doubt over the authenticity of an "internal" pitch video of Forza Motorsport 4 might have obscured the news, had Microsoft not pulled it from Youtube.

According to a Microsoft statement received and published by several gaming news sites, the video "was not intended for public distribution and may not accurately reflect features and functionality that ship in Forza Motorsport 4." The company's concern may lie in promising features that have yet to be finalized, such as 16-player online races, the contribution of over 80 automobile manufacturers and the introduction of social car clubs.

(One promoted feature we can rule out with ease, however, is the career mode that has you "literally" traveling the globe. Forza 4 isn't likely to include a bundle of plane tickets -- if it did, you'd have a cheap opportunity to swing by this year's semantics nazi convention.)

Considering the glossy, flattering nature of the video, and the presence of already-announced additions like Kinect head tracking, it's possible that April Fools' Day marked the start of a viral marketing campaign for Forza 4. Let's see how long this version of the video stays up, and whether Microsoft comes knocking on our door. Not literally.

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Forza 4 tuned up to take checkered flag, boosted by Kinect

James Ransom-Wiley — Fri, 18 Feb 2011 16:40:00 EST

In the unending competition to create the preeminent simulation racing game, Turn 10 Studios has kicked it into overdrive for this fall's Forza 4, reports MSN Autos. Let's run through some highlights from the development process (as documented by MSN), shall we?

3-D laser-scan "select cars, including the Bugatti Veyron?" Check.
Obtain "proprietary performance data from tire manufacturer Pirelli" to create "the most up-to-date simulation of how modern tires grip or slip in a variety of racing conditions?" Done.
"[Isolate] the intake, exhaust and engine sounds from each vehicle" in the game to record realistic audio? You have to.
"[Rent] out each track that appears in the game for two to three days, [shoot] terabytes worth of video and photos, and [trace] the inside, middle and outside portions of the road surface with a commercial-grade GPS system?" They did that.

Of course, as MSN observes, "[few] players will notice this level of nuance mid-game." It's only through the endorsements of "the tiny, exacting minority of hardcore players and professional racers who train using Forza" (and other sim racers, like Gran Turismo) that we few can trust that the iterative updates over the years are actually bringing us closer to the the most accurate simulation racing game of all time.

It's worth a chuckle, then, that Forza 4's most marketable feature is "more gimmick than breakthrough," according to MSN, and is perhaps a mini-step backwards in the race to ultimate realism. That feature, of course, is Kinect support.

Aside from the "advanced ogling tool" (which allows players to walk around and inspect their virtualized cars; as seen at E3 2010), Forza 4's "Kinect-only mode" will also feature a "more interesting" head-tracking ability, by MSN's account: "when you lean to one side or the other, the driver's perspective edges with you, letting you peer around a blind curve or just slightly around a car before passing it." Still, even coupled with "the phantom steering wheel you can grip and steer," this experience is more "potential" than achievement.

"I think we're just scratching the surface," game director Dan Greenawalt told MSN.

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Forza 4 will have Kinect support, Top Gear content

Ben Gilbert — Mon, 13 Dec 2010 10:55:00 EST

With a quick tease during this past weekend's Spike VGAs, Turn 10 Studios revealed its next project: Forza Motorsport 4. Microsoft confirmed today that Forza 4 will feature Kinect functionality -- the teaser trailer we've dropped after the break shows a brief moment that looks identical to a few of the features we saw at E3 this year.

Additionally, the studio is working with the US version of Top Gear "to create an automotive experience unlike anything before it" -- perhaps Top Gear host Jeremy Clarkson has been cloned and will ship with copies of the game, cheering and jeering players as they pilot supercars? That remains to be seen. What we do know is that Forza 4 will drift into retail outlets sometime next fall.

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Forza 3 'community choice classics' DLC adds 10 cars, hits Dec. 14

Randy Nelson — Fri, 10 Dec 2010 15:29:00 EST

With all the hype surrounding the likes of Gran Turismo 5 and Need For Speed: Hot Pursuit, Forza Motorsport 3 dev Turn 10 Studios would like owners of its Xbox 360-exclusive racing sim to know that they're not forgotten. To that end, it's releasing the Community Choice Classics pack on December 14 for 400 Microsoft Points ($5), featuring 10 new cars voted into the game by fans.

For us, the highlight of the pack is the 1982 DeLorean DMC-12. (We probably shouldn't tell Turn 10 it could've just sold the car by itself for $5 and called it a day.) You'll find the full list of cars after the ~~brake~~ break, and remember: just like election day, you can't complain about the winners if you didn't vote. Well, you can, but you'll sound like a big jerk.

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Forza 3 'Ultimate Collection' rated by OFLC

David Hinkle — Mon, 23 Aug 2010 16:40:00 EST

Filed under: Weird But True, Opinions, New In Pop Culture

Evidence has surfaced that Microsoft plans to re-release Turn 10's Forza 3, seemingly as an "Ultimate Collection" with what we can assume would include much, if not all of the game's downloadable content. Australia's OFLC ratings board has listed the potential encore package -- which, if released this holiday, would appear to be a friendly challenge to Sony's long-awaited Gran Turismo 5.

Additional retail sources could not immediately corroborate the Forza 3 Motorsport: Ultimate Collection listing, but we'll update as this story develops.

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Forza 3 'World Class Car Pack' rides onto Xbox Marketplace

Randy Nelson — Tue, 13 Jul 2010 16:10:00 EST

Filed under: Weird But True, Opinions, New In Pop Culture

A wise man once said, "One can never have too many exotic sportscars." Or maybe it was a rich man. Either way, the lastest Forza Motorsport 3 add-on, the World Class Car Pack, is now available for 400 Microsoft Point ($5). The full list of new cars is posted after the break.

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Kinect motion controls coming to Forza

Mike Schramm — Mon, 14 Jun 2010 15:48:00 EST

Filed under: News, In The News, Weird But True, Opinions, New In Pop Culture

Microsoft announced at this morning's E3 event that the Kinect system will interact with very popular Forza series. So we'll get this out of the way right now: yes, you will be able to play Kinect Forza. Whew -- glad we could get that one out.

And you won't just be driving with a nonexistent steering wheel -- Microsoft showed someone actually walking around and inspecting the car with the Kinect system, as well as opening up the hood, waving a hand to shut the doors, and hovering a virtual cursor over various parts to open up menus of information. Turn 10 is developing, and a release date was given as 2011, but it's not clear yet whether this is added functionality to a current version of Forza, or a completely new game. We'll let you know when we do.

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Forza Motorsport 3 $10 off on Amazon

Richard Mitchell — Mon, 26 Apr 2010 16:45:00 EST

A quick note for any driving simulation fans that have yet to dive into Forza Motorsport 3: Amazon is currently offering Turn 10's latest opus as a Gold Box deal. The game is selling new for $49.99, making it $10 cheaper than the retail price. Of course, if you've waited this long without picking up a new copy, you could probably pick up a used copy for less. Then again, there's no telling whose grubby little fingers have been groping those, so new certainly has its advantages.

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Microsoft confirms Bayonetta/Forza 3 bundle for Japan

David Hinkle — Thu, 22 Apr 2010 14:15:00 EST

Microsoft is putting on its best marketing face to try and sell some Xbox 360s in Japan, hence a new Xbox 360 Elite bundle -- last week's rumored bundle. The new pack includes a copy of Forza 3 and Bayonetta on top of all the usual trimmings that come with an Xbox 360 Elite -- all for a cool ¥29,800 ($319.48).

It's one of the more unique software bundles we've seen, to tell the truth, but a nice way to entice Japanese gamers. Each title comes from an opposite side of the spectrum: Forza 3 is a diehard racing sim with an emphasis on cool, calculative driving, whereas Bayonetta is a frenetic action game with an emphasis on giant, ambiguous animals and riding motorcycles in space.

The bundle is available to Japanese consumers right now.

[Via Kotaku]

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Splinter Cell and Forza gear on Avatar Marketplace

Richard Mitchell — Thu, 15 Apr 2010 13:00:00 EST

Getting tired of looking at the same old, boring Avatar? Of course you are, so why not dress him or her up in some fancy new duds? You're in luck, because two new batches of Avatar goodies have landed on Xbox Live Marketplace. First up, there's a new Splinter Cell: Conviction collection and yes, before you ask, Sam's trademark goggles are up for grabs. On the other side of the proverbial track is a new collection of Forza Motorsport 3 goodies. While there are plenty of items for sale, the only one you really need to know about is the RC car. Browse each collection via the links below.

Source - Splinter Cell: Conviction Avatar apparel on Xbox.com
Source - Forza Motorsport 3 Avatar apparel on Xbox.com

Splinter Cell and Forza gear on Avatar Marketplace originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 15 Apr 2010 13:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Rumor: Forza 3/Bayonetta hardware bundle coming to Japan

Richard Mitchell — Wed, 14 Apr 2010 16:45:00 EST

There's a new Xbox 360 bundle headed to the land of the rising sun, and it's oddly appropriate. Spotted by Siliconera on Japanese retail site Famicom Plaza, the bundle -- apparently slated for an April 28 release -- includes an Xbox 360 Elite with the usual trimmings, along with Forza Motorsport 3 and Bayonetta.

While the pairing might seem strange at first, think about it. What it amounts to is cars and overtly sexual women, which have enjoyed a symbiotic relationship on magazine covers since time immemorial. The bundle clocks in -- get it, racing? -- at ¥29,000 ($312). Siliconera notes that both games normally retail for around $75, making this a pretty good deal for prospective 360 owners in Japan.

Rumor: Forza 3/Bayonetta hardware bundle coming to Japan originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 14 Apr 2010 16:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Forza 3 Road & Track DLC out now

Richard Mitchell — Tue, 13 Apr 2010 16:46:00 EST

Good news for the digital gearheads and livery artists out there, as new DLC for Forza Motorsport 3 is available on Xbox Live Marketplace. Up for grabs is the Road & Track Pack, which is being released in cooperation with Road & Track magazine. The pack includes ten new cars for 400 ($5).

As usual, Turn 10 is also offering a free sample car, the adorable MINI Coupé Concept seen above, to give players a taste of the content included in the pack. See the full list of cars below and check out stats for each on the official Forza website.

2010 Volkswagen Golf R
2009 Holden HSV w427
2010 Ford Taurus SHO
2010 Mercedes-Benz E63 AMG
2010 Renault Megane RS 250
2010 Vauxhall Insignia VXR
2010 Mini Coupé Concept
2010 Bentley Continental Supersports
2010 Mazda MX-5 Superlight
2010 SEAT Leon Cupra R

Xbox.com: Add The Road & Track Car Sample to your Xbox 360 download queue
Xbox.com: Add The Road & Track Car Car Pack to your Xbox 360 download queue ($5)

Forza 3 Road & Track DLC out now originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 13 Apr 2010 16:46:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Amazon's Forza 3 and ODST 360 Elite bundle now available at GameStop

Griffin McElroy — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 17:40:00 EST

There are plenty of reasons to be wary about buying expensive electronics over the internet. They could be forever lost to shipping accidents. You could have trust issues about purchasing items from faceless vendors. Or maybe you're just addicted to instant gratification. If brick-and-mortar transactions are your preferred M.O., then you'll be pleased to hear that the formerly Amazon-only 360 Elite Spring Bundle, which comes packaged with Forza Motorsport 3 and Halo 3: ODST, is now available at GameStop for $299.99.

We can't stress this enough -- this is by far the best Xbox bundle ever to hit store shelves, so we suggest picking one up if you still find yourself sans 360. There's no telling when the offer will cease to be ... offered, but if we were to wager a guess, we'd say "around the start of the next temperate season."

[Via Halo.Bungie.org]

Amazon's Forza 3 and ODST 360 Elite bundle now available at GameStop originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 16 Mar 2010 17:40:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Forza 3 Jalopnik DLC hits XBLM

Richard Mitchell — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 19:15:00 EST

The previously announced Jalopnik DLC for Forza Motorsport 3 is now available on Xbox Live Marketplace. The pack includes 10 cars, which were chosen by the editors of Jalopnik.com, and include "some of the most coveted 2009 and 2010 models." The pack contains the following cars:

2008 Mazda Furai
2010 Jaguar #33 Jaguar RSR XKR GT
2009 Ford #40 Robertson Racing Ford GT Mk7
2010 Aston Martin V12 Vantage
2010 Porsche 911 Sport Classic
1992 Bugatti EB110 SS
2011 BMW Motorsport Z4 sDrive35is
2010 Audi TT RS Coupe
2010 Aston Martin Rapide
2010 Honda Mugen Civic Type-R 3D

The car pack costs 400 ($5), but you can also grab a sample -- the 2010 Honda Mugen Civic Type-R 3D -- for free. Head over to the Forza Motorsport website for more info on each car.

Shortcut: Add the Jalopnik Car Pack to your Xbox 360 download queue [Via Xbox.com]
Shortcut: Add the Jalopnik Sample Car to your Xbox 360 download queue [Via Xbox.com]

Forza 3 Jalopnik DLC hits XBLM originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 09 Mar 2010 19:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Microsoft bringing 'the full lineup' of Natal titles to E3

Mike Schramm — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 02:00:00 EST

GDC 2010 is the hotness this week, but according to Microsoft's Mindy Mount (speaking at a tech conference in NYC), E3 should be fun this year, too. As you might expect, Microsoft is bringing "the full lineup" of Project Natal titles to the convention in June.

We know there are a whole bunch of developers working on Natal titles, including EA, Capcom, Forza Motorport's Turn 10, and SpawnPoint Studios. Mount promises that Microsoft is "putting some of our best people on coming up with great game ideas for this, and we're going to have some great stuff." We'll start working out now to make sure we have enough stamina to flail our limbs all week long.

Microsoft bringing 'the full lineup' of Natal titles to E3 originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 09 Mar 2010 02:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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New 360 Elite bundle includes Halo 3: ODST and Forza 3 for $300

Griffin McElroy — Sat, 06 Mar 2010 13:00:00 EST

Are you preparing to buy your first ever Xbox 360, and are looking for the best value for your money? Alternatively, did your Xbox 360 just commit ritual seppuku, and now you're looking for a SKU that comes bundled with some good games? Both parties are in luck -- Amazon recently added a listing for an Xbox 360 Elite Spring 2010 bundle, which includes Halo 3: ODST, Forza Motorsport 3 and a 120GB hard drive for just $299.99. According to the listing, this bundle will go on sale next Tuesday, March 9 -- the same day the $399 Final Fantasy XIII bundle hits Amazon's virtual store shelves.

We're extremely excited about this news -- not because it's a great deal (though it really, really is), but because it's allowed us to break the world record for "Most Times Using The Number '3' In A Single Headline." Thanks for making this dream possible, Microsoft.

[Via 1UP]

New 360 Elite bundle includes Halo 3: ODST and Forza 3 for $300 originally appeared on Joystiq on Sat, 06 Mar 2010 13:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Forza 3 'limited edition' content for sale, some proceeds go to Haiti relief

David Hinkle — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 13:10:00 EST

If you snatched up a used copy of Turn 10 Studios' two-million selling racer, Forza 3, you now have the chance to tune up the game with some new content from Xbox Live. There are four new packs available for purchase, each previously only available through new standard and limited editions of the game. Here's a rundown of each pack's specs:

Sidewinder Proving Grounds Track Pack (400 / $5) -- This pack features 18 courses, including an updated version of the Sidewinder Proving Grounds from Forza Motorsport 2.
Benchmark High Speed Ring Track Pack (400 / $5) -- A four-mile stretch of road to test your car's mettle, the Benchmark High Speed Ring Track Pack also features a large parking lot environment for online multiplayer games of "Tag" and "Keep It Clean."
Motorsports Legends Car Pack (400 / $5) -- As suggested by the name, this pack features 10 of racing's most classic cars: 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia Sprint GTA Stradale, 1964 Aston Martin DB5 Vantage, 1981 BMW Motorsport M1, 1960 Chevrolet Corvette, 1969 Dodge Charger Daytona Hemi, 1957 Ferrari 250 Testa Rossa, 1980 Fiat 131 Abarth, 1967 Lamborghini Miura P400, 1971 Nissan Skyline 2000GT-R, and the 1965 Shelby Cobra Daytona Coupe.
VIP Membership Car Pack (800 / $10) -- This pack unlocks VIP status for your profile in Forza 3, giving you special recognition as a VIP on leaderboards, in multiplayer lobbies, on ForzaMotorsport.net, in the in-game storefront and places your auctions at the top of the Forza 3 auction house. It also unlocks five additional cards: 2008 Aston Martin DBS, 2009 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1, 2007 Ferrari F430 Scuderia, 2007 Lamborghini Gallardo Superleggera, and the 2007 Porsche 911 GT3 RS (997).

During the month of March, Turn 10 Studios will donate $10 for each download of the VIP Membership Car Pack (up to $100,000) to Save the Children. The proceeds will be donated to victims of the Haiti earthquakes.

Forza 3 'limited edition' content for sale, some proceeds go to Haiti relief originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 02 Mar 2010 13:10:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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