The Motor Forum

Matt · Posted: Sun Jun 28, 2009 12:11 pm Post subject:

Ideal, I shall be looking out for this.
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Matt · Posted: Tue Jun 30, 2009 7:29 pm Post subject:

New Forza screens

http://www.gamersyde.com/news_8173_fr.html
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Matt · Posted: Sat Jul 04, 2009 12:30 pm Post subject:

Kodu, a 400 MS points game builder for the 360. Looks like fun.

http://www.joystiq.com/2009/07/02...kodu-microsofts-diy-game-builder/

It's on UK XBL under the Community Games section in the Game Marketplace.
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Matt · Posted: Tue Jul 14, 2009 7:52 pm Post subject:

Several SUVs and luxury sports saloons have been revealed today.

A zip file at the bottom of this link has a set of nice pictures.

http://gamerscoreblog.com/press/archive/2009/07/14/TT980987.aspx
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"him" · Posted: Mon Jul 20, 2009 11:27 am Post subject:

This takes me back :-

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YfY9Sqe4reM
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"him" · Posted: Tue Jul 28, 2009 7:29 pm Post subject:

"Compact" cars in Forza 3

http://www.gamersyde.com/news_forza_3_compact_cars-8309_en.html

I haven't shown the front as it looks awful even in a game...
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Matt · Posted: Tue Jul 28, 2009 7:35 pm Post subject:

Just beat me to it!

http://www.forzacentral.com/forum/showthread.php?t=32030

Some great cars there

2009 Alfa Romeo Brera Ti
2009 Alfa Romeo Mito
2010 Fiat 500 Abarth SS
2009 Ford Fiesta Zetec S
2009 Ford Focus RS
2009 Lotus Evora
2009 MINI John Cooper Works
2009 Renault Twingo Renault Sport Cup
2008 Saab 9-3 Turbo X
2009 SEAT Ibiza Cupra
2009 Vauxhall Corsa VXR
2009 Volvo C30 R-Design
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Matt · Posted: Wed Sep 02, 2009 10:50 pm Post subject:

The Veyron has been confirmed for Forza 3

http://www.autoblog.com/2009/09/0...gatti-veyron-joins-forza-motorsp/

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"him" · Posted: Wed Sep 02, 2009 11:03 pm Post subject:

As impressive as that is, the wheels look wrong for me, they are proud of the body where they should be inset slightly. It makes it look like a toy rather than a "real" car!

Still a nice addition to an already impressive roster of cars...
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Matt · Posted: Wed Sep 02, 2009 11:29 pm Post subject:

They used that $300,00 dollar scanning machine, so it seems odd that the wheels are proud. Maybe they've fiddled with the set-up in game, especially as it oversteers so readily in the video.
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"him" · Posted: Tue Sep 22, 2009 10:46 pm Post subject:

Very current - http://www.gamersyde.com/news_the...a_is_also_in_forza_3-8545_en.html

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"him" · Posted: Tue Sep 22, 2009 11:05 pm Post subject:

And for the PS3 owners :

http://www.gamersyde.com/news_gra...5_gets_a_new_trailer-8544_en.html

Not in game (as the Forza 3 footage is) though...
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Matt · Posted: Tue Sep 22, 2009 11:59 pm Post subject:

I had a strong feeling the 458 was going to be in FM3 when it was revealed, because they used animated footage of Mugello in the first video and it had only been in Forza before that as far as I know.

Don't buy NFS Shift by the way. The controls are broken out of the box and whilst the tuning solutions on the web help, they don't make a Veyron drivable with 15 others attempting to kill you on the Nordschleife. Bloody hateful game.
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"him" · Posted: Thu Sep 24, 2009 7:18 pm Post subject:

Forza 3 Demo is great so far ( I have only had a couple of goes though)...

The 911 RSR is a very "biddable" car with all the assists turned off, I am impressed!

It seems a touch easier than Forza 2 perhaps, or maybe that is because the "feel" of the game is better?

Oh, it looks great too!
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Matt · Posted: Thu Sep 24, 2009 11:10 pm Post subject:

Love the demo. The Mini gets a little out of hand on the downhill s-bend before the hairpin if you lift off the throttle, whereas the Evo remains planted pretty much throughout. The R8 is a live-wire for a 4WWD, too.
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"him" · Posted: Thu Sep 24, 2009 11:45 pm Post subject:

The Audi is indeed a little lairy... I just pipped your time though!

(though no doubt you will get that back PDQ)

You haven't set a time with the RSR yet?

Good fun, shame there is no system-link in the Demo!
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Matt · Posted: Fri Sep 25, 2009 12:57 am Post subject:

I wasn't particularly serious in the demo - I kicked the handbrake around the last corner on lap 2 for shits and giggles!
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TimR · Posted: Fri Sep 25, 2009 12:48 pm Post subject:

I dug out my copy of Forza 2 in anticipation of the new one coming out.

Didn't realise there was a playable demo out. I must have a go of it over the weekend.

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TimR · Posted: Fri Sep 25, 2009 1:21 pm Post subject:

"him" · Posted: Fri Sep 25, 2009 2:02 pm Post subject:

TimR · Posted: Fri Sep 25, 2009 2:17 pm Post subject:

Can you send a friend request or something?

I'll have forgotten by the time I'm online next (getting on a bit you know, young man).

Oh and the missus occasionally uses my sign in to play games against her little brother

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TimR · Posted: Fri Sep 25, 2009 2:32 pm Post subject:

"him" · Posted: Fri Sep 25, 2009 2:45 pm Post subject:

TimR · Posted: Fri Sep 25, 2009 2:49 pm Post subject:

Oh no. It was definitely that you were 57.

They said you looked 157

DradusContact · Posted: Fri Sep 25, 2009 3:55 pm Post subject:

No puma yet again!
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"him" · Posted: Fri Sep 25, 2009 3:57 pm Post subject:

In the game, or you have forgotten where you parked yours?
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TimR · Posted: Fri Sep 25, 2009 6:55 pm Post subject:

Perhaps it's in the garage because he went for a big jump

Sav · Posted: Fri Sep 25, 2009 8:54 pm Post subject:

I brought NFS Shift the other day and I like it, I cannot vouch for the online experience because I don't do online gaming. But for once the production cars actually feel fast as oppose to only feeling fast when you have some Skyline with about four turbo's like in previous NFS games.

The cars are fun to drive, the graphics are good and the track choice is decent. I currently have a BMW 135i M Sport in career mode. The only aspect I dislike about the game is the controller settings (for PS3 at least), their is only a choice of three configurations - no custom setting allowed.

Still, I haven't brought an NFS game for years and this was a pleasent surprise and a good game in its own right.
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Matt · Posted: Fri Sep 25, 2009 10:54 pm Post subject:

"him" · Posted: Thu Oct 01, 2009 10:24 pm Post subject:

Pete · Posted: Thu Oct 01, 2009 10:46 pm Post subject:

Its only 19 days til Forza3, me and my mate both bought 360s for FM2, so were sitting waiting for 3 so we can race each other to finish.

Also, I got Colin Mcrae DiRT2 the other week. The Grafix and damage models are very good, but theres a bit to much driving raid trucks for my liking, and a few to many *cool* Americans

Not enough mention of Colin imo...

The handlings not made as easy as say GRID, but its not too bad. I just cant do the stuff I used to do in CMR2005.

It also nice driving against real people (albeit racers you will never of heard of until you use Google) who react to you, and talk to you, although I can imgine it will get repetive.

All in all so far its a good game, im only experiancing slight buyers remorse over the $109 price..
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Matt · Posted: Fri Oct 02, 2009 1:42 am Post subject:

I've got TrailsHD, although I played it the weekend I got it and haven't really touched it since. It is fun, though.
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DradusContact · Posted: Fri Oct 02, 2009 9:01 am Post subject:

Pre-ordered the special edition of Forza 3 yesterday.

http://www.game.co.uk/Xbox360/Rac...with-Exclusive-ingame-M3-E92-BMW/

You get 5 exclusive cars and an exclusive M5
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TimR · Posted: Fri Oct 02, 2009 6:14 pm Post subject:

I've been battering my way through the bits of Forza 2 I hadn't done - all the long distance races and the arcade stuff.

Dunno if any will carry over to FM3 though.

Has anyone got some laptimes for the various cars in the FM3 demo that I can have a go at?

"him" · Posted: Fri Oct 02, 2009 9:49 pm Post subject:

DradusContact · Posted: Mon Oct 05, 2009 8:59 am Post subject:

Have you seen the most difficult settings? No ABS or TC, which is suicide. But worse than that, manual transmission with a clutch!
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"him" · Posted: Mon Oct 05, 2009 9:08 am Post subject:

DradusContact · Posted: Mon Oct 05, 2009 9:34 am Post subject:

I turn off the Stability control, but you need abs and tc when your driving something thats rwd pumping out 500hp. I do anyway. I think if you had a wheel with pedals if might be easier.
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"him" · Posted: Mon Oct 05, 2009 9:48 am Post subject:

DradusContact · Posted: Mon Oct 05, 2009 9:59 am Post subject:

Its too much to concentrate on, when your not in the car, doing everything with your hands is not how your meant to drive a car! If you kick my arse a bit i'll get some gold membership, perhaps we can have a mini motorforum tournement when it comes out? Must be a good half dozen at least on here with 360's.
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Matt · Posted: Mon Oct 05, 2009 6:57 pm Post subject:

Forza 3 with all controls off bar ABS for me. I quite like the clutch, too, so I'll probably use that in career mode this time, rather than auto with STM and TC on.
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"him" · Posted: Mon Oct 05, 2009 10:42 pm Post subject:

Matt · Posted: Mon Oct 05, 2009 11:42 pm Post subject:

Heh, I saw I was slightly behind you, so I went back and tried the lap again. I'm not usually competitive!

I've already got a couple of paint ideas in my mind to create and sell in my storefront. Can't wait.
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BeN · Posted: Tue Oct 06, 2009 8:23 am Post subject:

Dammit. I haven't got my Forza 3 yet. Wait for me to join the party....

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DradusContact · Posted: Tue Oct 06, 2009 9:17 am Post subject:

TimR · Posted: Tue Oct 06, 2009 9:16 pm Post subject:

DradusContact · Posted: Tue Oct 06, 2009 10:01 pm Post subject:

Managed to get a 1:03 tonight in the porka, though i did have abs and tc on. i did a 1:04 with everything off (but had to be auto, cant hack manual)
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TimR · Posted: Tue Oct 06, 2009 10:08 pm Post subject:

Can't get near the Xbox as the Mrs is playing Halo 3 ODST online against her little brother at the moment

Still, it gives me time to catch up on some internet porn.

And cars.