Forza 3

[2thumbs]

Yeah I paid £27 for GOW2 on release day.

October and November are the busiest times for game releases so with a large market saturation they'll either start off cheap or drop in a week or two.

Hourses for courses though.

 

[CodedRaver]

I'm too lazy to look so can someone tell me when Forza 3 is out? Will it work with the G25?

Thanks

 

[Turkish]

October 27th.

No.

 

[Lee]

Yup..

Thats where I'll go for it TBH.

I've pre ordered from Shopto. Prototype dropped in price at the end of last week and arrived today. I paid £34.85 for it.

 

[Christopher]

Any good?

 

[Turkish]

http://www.videogamer.com/xbox360/forza_motorsport_3/preview-1774.html

 

[Lee]

http://kotaku.com/5284706/forza-3-car-p**n-in-motion

 

[Turkish]

Apparently the build at E3 was over a month old so should be more improvements to come as they get closer to release date. tbh I'm considering hibernating until october the 20th lol

 

[jongsr4]

Just debating whether to get the special edition or not?


"Forza Motorsport 2GB USB storage keychain

Forza Motorsport VIP Membership and Exclusive Car Pack (VIP membership includes special treatment in the online auction house, community storefront, and forza online forums)

Collector's Edition Car Pack (includes five custom tuned and painted cars)

Forza Motorsport 3 Theme"

 

[Turkish]

http://www.videogamer.com/xbox360/forza_motorsport_3/preview-1779.html

 

[jongsr4]

First bit of dissapointing news ive heard....no weather effects

 

[Michael172]

Good, i hate rain.

 

[Michael172]

Apparently the build at E3 was over a month old so should be more improvements to come as they get closer to release date. tbh I'm considering hibernating until october the 20th lol

Same lol.


Can i join you please

 

[Turkish]

First bit of dissapointing news ive heard....no weather effects

The only racing game I've played with weather in it is PGR4 and tbh if that's anything to go by then it's no great loss.

 

[Cookie]

Neeeeeed collectors edition

 

[Alex H]

Will be going for the CE I think. VIP membership req'd.

 

[jongsr4]

The only racing game I've played with weather in it is PGR4 and tbh if that's anything to go by then it's no great loss.

Got to admit ive not played many console games with weather effects no...

I was hoping for something similar to GP3 on the PC though, variable weather effects, starting out wet/raining....rain stops...dry line appears and vice versa, would of been awesome for some of the longer races

Still can't wait for this game, just think weather effect would of been nice.

 

[TimR26]

I'd love Geoff Crammond to make a GP5.

 

[Brand86]

Apparently at E3 some GT5 developers were in the crowd when Forza 3 was being demoed and they were asking plenty of questions and making lots of detailed notes, kind of showing who the kings are these days!

 

[clio_mad]

I just hope that the engine conversions in this one don't affect the drivetrain. I loved my RB26'd silvia in Forza1 as it kept the RWD setup.... But on Forza 2 when you changed the engine the car turned 4WD :dapprove:

Or at least give the option for what wheels you want driven

 

[Chris n nic]

Never tried it but could you make it rwd using the fwd/rwd control?

Chris

 

[Turkish]

Remember short rounds Godzirra skyrine? that was running RWD diff settings.

 

[2thumbs]

You can select all the power to go to the rear on the Diff tab in Tuning.

That's why you see some drifters using Evo's etc.

 

[DannyR]

Yea just take all acceleration off of the Front Dif!

 

[Turkish]

http://www.gametrailers.com/video/best-driving-best-of-e3/51466

 

[Turkish]

A 5 year old could have conducted a better interview than this guy, lol.
[YOUTUBE]0OAWJ7Qp0tY[/YOUTUBE]

 

[Paul_G]

Yep shocking interview.

Looking forward to this being released looks fantastic and by all accounts is going to play better than Forza 2, what more could you want?

 

[2thumbs]

I have to say, Need For Speed Shift looks pretty good.

I'm told a number of the developers are people who worked on the GTR series for PC. That's no bad thing TBH.

 

[Jo3y]

Not played it for a while but IIRC the mods in Forza 2 were always a little too generous with power gains.... think I put a sports exhaust on my DC5 and it gave it 40Bhp. Hope they make them more realistic in the 3rd one.

 

[Christopher]

Remember short rounds Godzirra skyrine? that was running RWD diff settings.

Yup. And f*cking untouchable in our races.

 

[Chris n nic]

I don't remember that bit

Chris

 

[Christopher]

You weren't on, that night.

Fancy a few rounds later?

 

[Turkish]

I've heard a couple of Hakosuka rumours about FM3 btw short lad.

 

[Chris n nic]

I'll jump on tonight...usual time for me..between 10 and 11 or earlier if I can. Defo get on as I fancy a good blast

Chris

 

[2thumbs]

I'll be on fo' sho.

 

[Turkish]

http://www.oxm.co.uk/article.php?id=11352

 

[Turkish]

Introducing - Circuit De La Sarthe

An inside look at this world famous circuit in Forza Motorsport 3!

Landin Williams, 6.12.2009

As you make your way around the magnificent grandstands surrounding the Dunlop bridge you can't help but anticipate what lies ahead. You calmly challenge the few remaining corners that separate you from one of the longest most grueling stretches of track in the world...the famous Mulsanne Straight. By the time you realize it's near you're foot is firmly planted, sandwiching the accelerator pedal between your shoe and the stripped interior of your LMP race car -- well on its way to top speed.

Check out more LMP hotness over at our official Le Mans photo gallery here!
This moment of anticipation is a reality for many seasoned drivers competing in the 24 Hours of Le Mans, and now you can share the excitement. I'm extremely proud to announce that the home of this incredible straight...Circuit De La Sarthe is now at your fingertips in Forza Motorsport 3!
Hello and welcome to the first post-E3 Forza Motorsport 3 content reveal! I'm Landin Williams, Community Lead here at Turn 10, and along with Community Manager Che Chou I'll be trickling out details of the game over the next few months as we march towards October. As you can see we're kicking things off big, with a track and car reveal that will have racing fans jumping for joy. For more on the Cars of Le Mans, visit the LMP showcase gallery here.

Circuit De La Sarthe



Location: Le Mans, France
Length: 8.489 Miles (Sarthe)
Track Configurations: 3
Number of Turns: 21(Sarthe)
Bugatti and Sarthe Configurations Included

Meticulously recreated down to every last detail by our talented track team, you can now look forward to speeding down the 3.7 mile straight in your favorite race car. "Le Sarthe" as it is known by many is as raw as they come, a punishing track for the car and driver who must sit comfortably on the edge of control at all times. You've probably seen footage of cars screaming down the Mulsanne straightaway, charging towards two chicanes that will take a serious toll on your car as you approach at full speed. We've included it all in Forza 3...the classic Sarthe configurations and the shorter Buggati circuit. All in all the Circuit De La Sarthe is truly a unique racing environment, which is why it's the only place to host the most legendary racing event of all time...the 24 Hour of Le Mans.
An incredible endurance race that tests drivers, cars and their crew, the 24 Hour of Le Mans is a historically distinguished event held annually at the Circuit De La Sarthe. The concept of a continuous 24 hour race introduces many challenges for racing teams who must take long-term reliability into the equation when building their machines. Automotive factory teams push their latest technology to the limit in order to be crowned the champion of this illustrious racing event, and the Circuit De La Sarthe is where it all goes down. Our announcement of this track coincides with the 24 Hour of Le Mans event that is currently underway in France, so make sure to check out footage from the race to get a feel for this amazing track. A track with so much racing history...and we couldn't think of a better way to celebrate its uniqueness than to include it in Forza Motorsport 3.

Opened in 1923, Circuit De La Sarthe utilizes local roads that remain open to the public in the off-season. You can tell by how worn out some of these sections have become over the years, making them that much more exciting to drive as you fight to keep your car under control while it skips along the warped tarmac of the Mulsanne straight. With Forza Motorsport 3's realistic driving physics you can bet you'll feel every bump in the road, because at Turn 10 we don't cut corners on authenticity.
You see...tracks get major love over here and rightfully so. Each one is meaningful and special in its own way, and without accurate track models and detailed artwork, that magic and uniqueness is lost. It's all in the details. That (and our unyielding love for motorsports) is why we've sent our track team to Le Mans France to gather real-time data of the actual Circuit De La Sarthe. Over the course of two weeks we collected insane amounts of reference material that was brought home, broken down, and used to accurately re-create every last detail of this incredible course.

The Turn 10 track crew walks the course...gathering valuable data for reference along the way.
In fact when asked for a few images of his reference trip to the Circuit De La Sarthe in France, Turn 10 track lead Matt Collins sent over a shared folder containing over 15,000 images ...nearly 60GB of source material! Looking through these images/videos I found reference on just about everything (and I mean everything). Track barriers, road materials, rumble strips, vegetation and trackside buildings are just a few of the things that we're documented during their visit to France. Combined with endless amounts of physical data collected via GPS, aerial photography and a team of car experts to ensure accuracy, we had everything needed to create a scale replica of the world famous Circuit De La Sarthe in Forza Motorsport 3. It's honestly way too much content (and hard work) to cover in the scope of this article, but the passion and pride we take in track modeling will shine through as you take your very first lap around the Circuit De La Sarthe in Forza 3 this October.

To celebrate the announcement of this world famous track we've released another batch of sexy screenshots, so check them out here! This weekend also marks the beginning of our very own 24 hour racing event, the Audi AXF-24 Hour Challenge. Nine of the fastest Forza racers will compete in a 24 hour Forza 3 endurance race for over 20 grand in prizing! It's going down this weekend at the Audi Forum in New York City, and I'll personally be there to report on all the action and excitement. Check out the Turn 10 studios blog and our official Twitter page for the most up to date info from NYC. Left: Matt Collins takes reference of the famous Mulsanne straight.
We'll also have coverage of the real 24 Hour of Le Mans race event, as Che Chou and Dan Greenawalt hopped on a plane earlier this week destined for Le Mans, France! Check back soon for their impressions! I hope you've enjoyed this inagural content release, and remember to check back often for the latest news on Forza Motorsport 3.
Peace
Landin

Introducing - A Taste of Forza Motorsport 3's Car List

Ten of the hottest race cars that can be yours in FM3.

Landin Williams, 6.12.2009

Welcome to the second portion of our Le Mans weekend content reveal! If you haven't already checked out the Circuit De La Sarthe feature, then you should definitely stop by when you're done drooling over these LMP cars. Below you will find just a taste of the racing flavor that's included in Forza Motorsport 3, and as you can see each car is modeled down to every last detail. Everything...even the interiors have been modeled after the real thing, making for an incredibly immersive experience when you get behind the wheel in Forza Motorsport 3's cockpit view.
Remember this is just a small microcosm of the content included in Forza 3, all of which will be revealed right here on Forzamotorsport.net over the next few months. For now kick back and enjoy!
Introducing - LMP Race Cars

• #2 Audi FSI Champion Racing R8
• #7 Team Bentley Speed 8
• #8 Audi Sport Team Joest Audi R10 TDI
• #15 BMW Motorsport V12 LMR
• # 6 Team Cadillac Northstar LMP-02
• #30 MOMO Doran Racing F333 SP
• #3 Peugeot Talbot Sport 905 Evo 1C
• #8 Peugeot Sport 908
• #3 Toyota Motorsports GT-ONE TS020
• #2 Audi Sport North America R10 TDI
  

#2 Audi FSI Champion Racing R8

Manufacturer: Audi
Year: 2006
Power: 625 HP
Torque: 553 lb-ft
Weight: 1,984 lbs

#7 Team Bentley Speed 8

Manufacturer: Bentley
Year: 2003
Power: 633 HP
Torque: 589 lb-ft
Weight: 2,024 lbs

#8 Audi Sport Team Joest Audi R10 TDI

Manufacturer: Audi
Year: 2006
Power: 650 HP
Torque: 810 lb-ft
Weight: 2,039 lbs

#2 Audi Sport North America R10 TDI

Manufacturer: Audi
Year: 2008
Power: 650 HP
Torque: 810 lb-ft
Weight: 2,039 lbs

#15 BMW Motorsport V12 LMR

Manufacturer: BMW Motorsport
Year: 1999
Power: 580 HP
Torque: 494 lb-ft
Weight: 1,984 lbs

# 6 Team Cadillac Northstar LMP-02

Manufacturer: Cadillac
Year: 2002
Power: 620 HP
Torque: 550 lb-ft
Weight: 2,011 lbs

#30 MOMO Doran Racing F333 SP

Manufacturer: Ferrari
Year: 1998
Power: 650 HP
Torque: 330 lb-ft
Weight: 1,960 lbs

Alternate Livery

#3 Peugeot Talbot Sport 905 Evo 1C

Manufacturer: Peugeot
Year: 1993
Power: 641 HP
Torque: 359 lb-ft
Weight: 1,653 lbs

#8 Peugeot Sport 908

Manufacturer: Peugeot
Year: 2007
Power: 700 HP
Torque: 885 lb-ft
Weight: 2,039 lbs

#3 Toyota Motorsports GT-ONE TS020

Manufacturer: Toyota
Year: 1999
Power: 600 HP
Torque: 479 lb-ft
Weight: 1,991 lbs

..

 

[micallef1990]

can anyone find the 100 car list?

 

[Turkish]

http://forzamotorsport.net/uploaded...rza_3_LeMans_Official/FM3_LeMans_1.jpg?n=8418

 

[Turkish]

Inside Sim Racing seem impressed!
http://insidesimracing.tv/videos/view/62