Forza 3, entire car list released (400+ cars)
So many cars they can’t even fit them on one disc, the entire Forza Motorsport 3 car list has been released.
Over 400 cars and 50 manufacturers, these cars have been modelled to the very last detail both inside and out.
Check out the very lengthy list @ ForzaMotorsport
Bugatti Veyron in Forza 3 !!
The guys over at Joystiq have a fantastic interview with Dan Greenawalt, game director of Forza 3. In the interview they discuss the all mighty Bugatti Veyron coming to Forza 3. This is just another reason I’m excited about the game. Being able to drive one of the fastest production cars in the world will be awsome.
To add to that, you can customise it with your own personal styling, making it your own show piece online.
Check out the video below, which shows the amazing lengths the developers go to, to accurately recreate these cars in the game.
Probably the most staggering piece of info from the video was that Forza 3 uses 10 times the amount of polygons that Forza 2 did. Maybe we haven’t yet hit the ceiling for current gen consoles.
More @ Joystiq
Blur + Power-ups = Racing Fun!
The newest racing game from Bizzare and Activision, features some crazy, arcade style racing.
20-car races across 14 locations and loads of power-ups all come together to make a game with one purpose. Fun!
Power-ups include (source: Wikipedia)
Shock – This sends out an electromagnetic pulse that can be use to disable cars in the blast radius or used to target a specific driver. This is recommended for use in large packs of cars for maximum benefit.
Barge – This emits a wave of energy out of either side of the user’s car to knock another car away. This power-up is best used on the apex of turns or at path junctions to veer the driver off course.
Shunt – A projectile-like weapon that shoots out the front of the car to give the player in front a lurch forwards. It’s best used at an angle or near a row of obstacles or in team races to give the team mate a nudge forwards.
Nitro – This item gives the player a short speed boost, as the name suggests. This weapon is usually a main staple in racing games thus far. It’s best used for boosting on clear stretches of road for maximum speed.
Mines – Another self explanatory weapon, the mines can be laid out behind the car for other opponents to run into. These must be placed carefully around the course so that it’s almost impossible for opponents not to hit them.
Repair – This power-up recovers almost all lost health for the car but is instead represented as a thin yellow haze as opposed to a simple colored box with a symbol and name on it. This is the only non-offensive power-up of the bunch.
On the serious simulation side we have racing games like Forza 3 and Grand Turismo 5 to look foward to, but if you just want to have some fun with mates, then Blur looks like a great option. This is the sort of game that will suit the younger and casual gaming crowd very well. It’s visually impacting and strives for enjoyment rather than reality.
Available: Q4 2009 on Xbox 360, PS3 and PC.
More @ Joystiq & the Official Blur website.
Forza 3 Release Date announced, Aussies + Kiwi’s get in early
Racing fans rejoice, the countdown has now begun to the Forza 3 release date. Amazingly Australia and New Zealand will be the first to jump into the drivers seat on October 23rd 2009.
The United States have to wait until the 27th October 2009 for their turn.
The game is shaping up to be an absolute cracker for racing fans. Information and screen shots about Forza 3 is being progressively released at http://ForzaMotorsport.net. Personally October 23rd can come soon enough!
More @ Robot-Ninja and ForzaMotorsport. Watch the countdown thread.