• turn 10

    Forza Developer Pushing Xbox 360

    The old adage is that as a developer gets more familiar with a platform the better able it is to wring every last drop out of it. Forza developer Turn 10 is apparently doing that on what's believed to be Forza Motorsport 3. According to Turn 10 community manager Che Chou:

    here's stuff being worked on here at Turn 10 that I simply can't talk about right now, but the progress we've made in the last six months has been absolutely incredible. The fact that we're working on our second game for Xbox 360 means our software architects have figured out ways to push the 360 in ways I didn't think were possible in terms of both visuals and performance. You'll pardon me if I sound a little excited, because, frankly, I'm frickin' psyched.

    Just imagine how excited Chou will be on the next next Forza game. His head will pop!

    Volume 98 — July 3, 2008 [Forza Motorsport 2 via VideoGamer]

    2:00 AM on Thu Jul 10 2008
    By Brian Ashcraft
    3,430 views, 48 comments

    Latest by StrifeHawkins: dude, i find crashing immature, you completely not understanding the gt concept. Turn off all the driving aids, use a more »

  • xbox 360

    Forza 2 DLC Brings a Baker's Dozen New Cars This Week

    The new March car pack for Forza 2 hits later this week. On March 19 Forza-heads can pay 400 points to get 13 new vehicles including the new Audi S5 and the 2008 BMW M3. Also included is the Lamborghini LP640 and the Ferrari 430 Scuderia.

    To help promote the game the developers will be holding a little in-game competition this weekend and on Friday, Saturday and Sunday Xbox Live will be randomly giving away prizes, including a racing wheel and autographed copy of the game, to people who play the game.

    Hit the jump to check out a gallery of the new cars and the full list. More »

    2:00 PM on Mon Mar 17 2008
    By Brian Crecente
    4,008 views, 27 comments

  • hotness

    VRX MACH 4 Brings 4 Screens 2 Forza 2 4 U

    The VRX MACH 4 is the only way we'll ever play Forza 2 again, since just looking at the setup has made us snobs. Four Xbox 360s run four copies of Forza 2 driving, you guessed it, four LCD displays (three front, one rearview). Bose and Harmon Kardon team up on the surround sound, and if all that audio doesn't shake you enough, there's a 1500 Watt Tactile Vibration Feedback System with 1900 Watt amp.

    Chrome trim, LED lighting, cup holder...I need to stop writing about this thing...I'm in public. The full specs are after the jump—and who knows, maybe McWhertor will be lucky enough to spot these guys at CES for a bit of vicarious...drooling. We don't know the price, but then again, we kind of don't want to. More »

    12:20 PM on Fri Jan 4 2008
    By Mark Wilson
    6,833 views, 63 comments

    Latest by MaggieAcoetes: Comment on VRX MACH 4 Brings 4 Screens 2 Forza 2 4 U I would buy it and put it more »

  • only in japan

    Xbox 360 Bundle Sells Out Right Here, Folks

    Keep in mind that this is one store in one enormous Japanese city. Onward! French DSliteblog takes a break from its regular DS postings to bring word that retailer Yamada Denki in south Osaka has sold out of the limited edition ¥34,800 (US $302) bundle. The tag on the glass case says "kanbai shimashita," and that means SOLD OUT as of yesterday. (The bundle went on sale November 1.) Besides the console, the pack also includes copies of Forza Motorsport 2 and Viva Piñata. A slight, slight, slight glimmer of hope for Micrsoft's chances in The Land of the Rising Sun. Gotta favor: Can somebody check and see if hell has frozen over? Thanks.
    Une Photo Incroyable [DSliteblog]

    9:00 PM on Wed Nov 7 2007
    By Brian Ashcraft
    3,236 views, 45 comments

    Latest by Protector one: What did "kanbai shimashita" mean before yesterday? more »

  • japan

    7-Eleven's Offers Good Bargain Xbox 360 Bundle

    First: Yes, 7-Eleven in Japan sells video game consoles. Onward! This December, Lost Odyssey is getting its December 6th Japanese release, and the convenience store is offering this Lost Odyssey. Reservations will be accepted until December 4th for the &39,880 (US $346) bundle that includes an Xbox 360, 20GB HDD, wireless controller, Forza 2, Viva Piñata and Lost Odyssey. Hey Japan, this is a good deal — even if Viva Piñata is like $10 bucks in the Akihabara bargain bins!
    Bundle [7-Elevan via Famitsu]

    4:30 AM on Thu Nov 1 2007
    By Brian Ashcraft
    1,685 views, 25 comments

    Latest by thestone: Man, the foreign countries keep getting the best 360 Bundles. It is understandable though, since the 360 is doing worse in more »

  • xbox 360

    Japan Gets Two Price Cuts, New Value Bundle

    Microsoft Japan just shot us an press release announcing that the Xbox 360 would be getting a price cut. Starting November 1st, the 20GB bundle, which originally listed at ¥39,795 (US $346), will retail for ¥34,800 ($302). Likewise, the ¥29,800 ($259) Core System will sell for ¥27,800 ($241). A new, limited-edition 20GB "Value Pack" with Forza Motorsport 2 and Viva Piñata will also go on sale. It will retail for ¥34,800 and not include an HDMI cable. Not a bad deal if you don't own an Xbox 360. Hey Japan, you listening?

    2:00 AM on Mon Oct 22 2007
    By Brian Ashcraft
    2,706 views, 52 comments

    Latest by bird1988: @Random-J: yeah i think so but m-softs needs better ad-vertising more »

  • just in time for the holidays

    New 360 Double Game Bundles Discovered

    Yesterday I got an email from a fellow who said he had found an image of a holiday bundle for the 360 and as there wasn't much more information available, I put on my Sherlock Holmes hat and got to work. After some rummaging about, I was able to turn up not only the Elite Bundle, but one for the Pro system as well marked as eventually being available in the US. The bundle will include the system and it's accessories plus two games, Forza 2 and Marvel Ultimate Alliance. These images were discovered on a website Microsoft uses to market their products and while there was no pricing information available, the Elite image was clearly marked as "Xbox 360 Elite Holiday Value Bundle." Judging by the name, one can assume that this will be the Xbox's bundles available for the upcoming Thanksgiving/Christmas shopping season. Unless of course they are saving it for Flag Day, which means we won't see it till spring of next year.

    Chacun son pack [Gamick]

    9:00 AM on Sun Aug 12 2007
    By fdemarco
    33,355 views, 112 comments

    Latest by J.T.: Oh, the extreme and painful irony... just two weeks ago I purchased a brand-new Xbox 360 Elite, along with those more »

  • happiest cars on earth

    Forza 2's Disney Mobiles

    Customized Forza 2 paint jobs are ground we've covered before, but ground worth covering again. Reader Jeffrey Thomas sent us a link to his delightfully nerdy page "If Tinkerball Could Drive," which features customized Disney cars. As Kotakuite Jmel explains: "The forza2 paint system is all done using vector shapes. It is a layer system with over 4000 layers possible, allowing you to fit together shapes of the same color to make new shapes." That means creating this kind of paint jobs is HARD. So far, Jeffrey's done very impressive cars featuring Tinkerbell, Scar, Stitch and Jafar. He's not finished and making more. Oh, goodie! Brian Ashcraft More »

    6:00 AM on Wed Jun 6 2007
    By Brian Ashcraft
    6,183 views, 62 comments

    Latest by tr0n: It would be sweet if they had a downloadable .eps (or whatever) skin file for each car that you could more »

  • speedy

    Brazil's Forza 2 Shindig

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  • clip

    The Amazing Japanese Forza 2 Paint Jobs

    Xbox 360's Forza 2 just got released in Japan on May 24th, and the internet is already filled with truly spectacular geek paint jobs. Most cars are fully customizable, and Japanese players have been fully exploring this option. The paint jobs don't just contain obvious nerd standards like Gundam, Dragon Ball Z and THE iDOLM@STER, but also Choco Ball candy, KFC and Xbox 360! Brian Ashcraft

    7:00 AM on Tue May 29 2007
    By Brian Ashcraft
    16,911 views, 59 comments

    Latest by gameboyregressed: toypop (1 day ago) The song is "Octopus Daughter" by Serani Poji, from their album "manamoon" released in 1999. more »