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Turn 10 Studios have announced the newest content pack for the Xbox 360 racer. The March Pirelli Car Pack will bring ten new cars to the title, including current machinery like the Wiesmann GT MF5, road-going classics like the BMW 850CSi and a real endurance-racing legend – The Ferrari 312P. Included Cars
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Forza 4 February ALMS DLC Pack
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- 1991 Mazda #55 Team Mazdaspeed 787B - 2011 #2 Audi Sport North America R18 TDI - 2011 Bentley Platinum Motorsports Continental GT - 2010 Dodge Quinton "Rampage" Jackson Challenger SRT8 |
- 1986 #2 Audi Sport quattro S1 2011 Panoz #050 Panoz Racing Abruzzi - 1992 Alfa Romeo 155 Q4 - 1995 Ford Mustang Cobra R - 2011 Holden HSV GTS 2011 Volkswagen Polo GTI Check out the official trailer below! |
New Forza 4 December DLC Details
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2011 Monster Sport Suzuki SX4 What do you get with a 3.1-liter twin-turbocharged V6 with a monstrous 897 horsepower and a rear spoiler the size of your average Manhattan apartment? A new record on the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb, that's what. The 2011 Monster Sport Suzuku SX4, driven by Tobuhiro "Monster" Tajima, claimed the first sub-ten minute climb at 2011's running of the annual hill climb in Colorado. To put some context to the record: that's nearly 12.5 miles, 156 turns, and an average seven percent grade over gravel and paved surfaces alike. All in under ten minutes, or 9:51.278 to be precise, a time that bested the previous record (also set by Tajima) by more than ten seconds. You'll be able to experience the raw fury of the Monster Sport Suzuki SX4 yourself in Forza 4. Might we suggest a run on the biggest hill of all in Forza 4--Fuimi Kaido--as your first baptism by fire? After all, the SX4 knows its hills… 2011 Mazda RX-8 R3 Though the 2011 Mazda RX-8 will be the last production model of the RX-8 series, it appears to be going out with a bang. The 1.3 liter engine is capable of 232 horsepower, a top speed north of 130 mph, and a 0-60 time of around seven seconds. The six-speed manual transmission and light weight make for a responsive ride and there's no denying the pleasing whines of that rotary engine. It might be going away, soon to be replaced by Mazda's next sports coupe, but you'll be able to enjoy the RX-8's swan song in Forza 4 for years to come. 2011 Ford F-150 SVT Raptor Here's a tip, Forza 4 fans: Once as you purchase a 2011 Ford F-150 SVT Raptor in Forza Motorsport 4, get yourself to the "Aero and Appearance" upgrade menus as quick as you can, because there are some gems to be found. From extra headlamps up front and on the roof to an open bed in the back complete with a pair of thick-treaded tires, the visual options for the already menacing-looking Raptor are a treat for fans of pickup fans and sweet-looking rides alike. The Raptor will please driving fans too; it's a three-ton monster with more than 400 horsepower and an engine that sounds like it woke up on the wrong side of the garage. In fact, with all that growling power and the unique FORD logo embedded in the grill, it's precisely the last car your opponent will want to see up close and personal in his rear view mirror. 1967 Chevrolet Chevelle SS-396 The '67 Chevelle SS-396 introduced a number of improvements to the then-three-year old Chevelle model line including improved tires, better steering response and optional front disc brakes. While the three-speed automatic was standard, the Chevelle you'll drive in Forza features the four-speed option, 375 horsepower, V8, which was a dealer-installed conversion fitted into just a few hundred of the SS-396 models at the time. That rip-roaring power pushing a chunky hunk of Detroit steel weighing more than 3,500 pounds makes the '67 Chevelle a classic piece of American muscle car heritage and a car that's just as fun to listen to as it is to slide around a track. 1977 Ford Escort RS1800 With a storied history in rallying and a body style that's ripe for race replica paints (or whatever style you like, really), the 1977 Ford Escort RS1800 should prove as desirable in Forza 4 as it is by Ford enthusiasts and collectors in real life. Begun in 1975, the RS1800 used the legendary Cosworth 1.8L BDA engine, which churns out 115 horsepower, and powered its way to multiple rally wins and a couple of World Championships.
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1981 Volkswagen Scirocco S Like other Volkswagen models of its era, the Scirocco dervies its name from the wind; in this case, the Mediterranean Sirocco wind, which originates in the Sahara and can reach hurricane speeds in southern Europe. While the stock 1.7 liter 74-horsepower engine that powers the '81 Scirocco S might not register on the Beaufort scale (the car tops out at a modest 111 mph), the Scirocco S proved to be a worthy replacement for its sports coupe predecessor the Karmann Ghia. The distinctive red VW badge and belt-line moulding set the Scirocco S from its standard model counterpart, along with a five-speed transmission, a front spoiler, and light alloy wheels. Visually and performance wise, it's easy to see why VW customers at the time considered the Scirocco S a breath of fresh air. 1986 Alfa Romeo Spider Quadrifoglio Verde With classic sports car lines and a zippy 2.0L engine pushing out 115 horsepower, the 1986 Alfa Romeo Spider Quadrifoglio Verde is a treat for the eyes and a smooth ride in the driver's chair. The '86 package featured new skideskirts and mirrors, front and rear spoilers and an optional removable hardtop. Quadrifoglio Verde translates literally to "Green Fourleaf Clover" and, while it's undetermined whether the car is lucky, there's little doubt that if you get a chance to drive one in real life, you're lucky indeed. Get a dose of good fortune with the Quadrifoglio Verde in Forza 4, a reasonably priced, great-looking ride that just begs for attention, whether you're behind the camera lens or behind the wheel. 1988 Pontiac Fiero GT Though fuel efficiency was one of the catalysts that kicked off GM's Fiero brand, by the middle of its lifespan, customers were demanding more performance from the line. In 1988, the Fiera featured significant upgrades, including a new suspension designed to better support the Fiero's mid-engine layout. Little wonder then that with more power and a more focused design, the '88 version is largely considered the best in the Fiero line. As it happens, it was also the last Fiero produced, despite a prototype for a 1990 version being produced. The Fiero may be gone but it's still fondly remembered; a quick spin in Forza 4 is all the proof you'll need to know why. 2010 Maserati GranTurismo MC GT4 With its familiar Maserati oval grill and a bold logo emblazoned on the side, the 2010 Maserati GranTurismo MC GT4 makes its presence known straight away. Designed to compete in the GT4 European Cup series, this 433-horsepower machine is bent on circuit race domination, thanks to tight, responsive steering and some serious straightline speed (north of 187 mph, according to the Forza 4 benchmark tool). It's not cheap, of course, but if you're looking for a combination of eye-catching looks, hair-raising performance, and brand cache, the MC GT4 fits the bill. 1957 Maserati 300 S For some, the Maserati 300S is what 1950s motorsports is all about. As the main challenger to the Ferraris of the era in the World Sportscar Championships, the 300S saw the talents of legendary drivers like Juan-Manuel Fangio, Carroll Shelby and Stirling Moss employed behind the wheel. The four-speed manual gear box and 3.0L, 260 horsepower engine is capable of a top speed of 175 mph and a 0-60 time of around 4.2 seconds. The 300 S is expensive but, with classic looks and great performance, you probably won't mind. The December DLC Pack will be released on December 6th for 560 MS Points. SOURCE | IGN |
Forza 4 - One Month later
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The answer is a resounding yes. I felt the same way prior to Gran Turismo 5 launching, and that game sort of let me down. The physics and sheer amount of cars was brilliant, but GT5 lacked that certain "ooomph" that made it FUN. I found myself going back to Forza 3 over GT5. It felt like GT5 was the girl that was the class president and valedictorian, while Forza 3 was the cheerleader; both had their benefits, but there was clearly one that you would have more fun with. In GT5's defense, after 11 or so updates and Spec 2.0, it has become a completely different beast, and I'm happy to say that I've been playing it just as much as any other racing game. Besides, I'm kind of a hoarder and plan to collect every single car in the game... Forza 4 offered no such disappointment upon its release. It was everything it said it would be. Autovista? Brilliant; I have never seen car visuals like that before in a game, and all the information that they provided was fantastic. The new image based lighting and graphics? Also brilliant; this is one of the best, if not THE best racing game I have ever seen, and the increased graphical fidelity makes even recycled cars and tracks from older Forza titles a treat to behold. Top Gear integration? Yes, I would have liked to hear Richard and James' thoughts in Autovista, but the TG integration is as good as it gets. Top Gear bowling, Star In a Reasonably Priced Car, Top Gear soccer, the Top Gear test track, the Top Gear stage...it's all in there and beautifully rendered. Like I mentioned in my review, Forza 4 might as well be a Top Gear game. |
And then there's the real star of the show, Rivals Mode. I truly believe that Rivals Mode can change the way online competitive multiplayer is played. True, it really isn't anything more than a glorified version of Autolog from the Need For Speed series, but Rivals Mode has that extra certain...something. I love the fact that I can play against friends and strangers online without actually having to play with them in realtime. I've grown to dislike online multiplayer in the past few years; I'm already kind of a hermit to begin with and I never was a big fan of people in general. Online multiplayer brings out the worst in people, and I've learned just to avoid it as a whole. Rivals Mode, however, brings back that old competitive flame and makes multiplayer fun again. It seems that Turn 10 is planning on updating their Rivals Mode events monthly, making it like a hybrid of Autolog and the Seasonal Events from GT5. The difference is, however, that the challenges get progressively harder as Rivals Mode keeps finding harder opponents for you, and you maintain the consistent amount of credits that you earn. And plus, when you and a friend (or stranger) continually one-up each other over and over again, things can get pretty heated. You start to turn on Forza 4 and pray that you don't see the little message icon on the bottom of your screen, informing you that your score has been beaten. And when it IS beaten, there's no way you can resist jumping back in and trying to beat the new score all over again.
I'm not saying one game is BETTER than the other...far from it, actually. I feel that both games tackle different aspects very well, and when viewed as two halves of one game, they combine to make the ultimate driving game. Toss the in the excitement of Shift 2's intensity, and you might have the best racing game ever created. Ah well...one can dream, right? |
Forza Motorsport 4 – TopGear Track Preview
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Turn 10 Studios have released a new preview video of their upcoming Forza Motorsport 4 driving title for Xbox 360. The 50-second video shows various sports cars on the Top Gear Test Track in Surrey, United Kingdom, one of the five all-new tracks the fourth installment of the Forza Motorsport franchise will contain. Forza Motorsport 4 will be released on October 11 in the US and October 14 in Europe, the new title will bring over 600 cars from 80 manufacturers, five brand new tracks and and an improved tire model thanks to a partnership with Pirelli. |
Forza 4 – Two New TopGear Track Video
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A lap in a Kia on the famous Top Gear Test Track that also shows off a much-improved replay quality helped by the new lighting system, realistic camera angle and correct car behaviour. Forza Motorsport 4 will be released on October 11 in the US and October 14 in Europe, the new title will bring over 600 cars from 80 manufacturers, five brand new tracks and and an improved tire model thanks to a partnership with Pirelli. |
Forza Motorsport 4 – Gameplay Preview Video
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Turn 10 Studios have revealed new footage and the release date of their upcoming Forza Motorsport 4 title for Xbox 360. The fourth installment of the Forza Motorsport franchise will be released on October 11 in the US, October 14 in Europe and October 20 in the rest of the world, below are two videos that highlight some of the new features the title has to offer. |
One of the new version’s highlights in the virtual showroom that allows players to check out every detail of the cars as Turn 10 has extensively-modelled even the smallest under-bodywork details as you can see below. |
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Turn 10 has announced their February DLC car pack, and it's filled with some doozys! The February ALMS Pack will release on Feb. 7th and includes:
It's been approximately one month since Forza 4 released, and now that I've sunk a couple hundred hours into it, I feel like I can sit back take an objective look at it. Prior to its release, Forza 4 was my most anticipated title of the year. I've played some great racing games in 2011, from the intensely fun (but not too realistic) Shift 2 to the brilliant Dirt 3. Has Forza 4 lived up to expectations and kept the racing offerings going strong into the latter part of the year?
Forza 4 keeps making you come back to it, and that's what makes the game brilliant. GT5 is finally releasing DLC...FINALLY, but Forza 4 had it available from day 1, and will continue to release DLC on a monthly basis.