Posted 3 weeks, 2 days ago in Console - 18 Comments
The third installment of Turn 10’s Forza Motorsport franchise brings over 400 cars and 100 to the Xbox 360, aiming to create a new benchmark title in terms of console driving games.
Can the newest Forza give Gran Turismo a run for its money and is the title something sim racer should consider? Read the review to find out.
Posted 3 weeks, 6 days ago in Console - 16 Comments
After months of waiting time and plenty of preview material, Turn 10’s Forza Motorsport 3 for Xbox 360 has finally hit the shelves.
With the exception of North American gamers who have to wait another two days, Forza Motorsport 3 is now available around the world, giving players the chance to race over 400 cars on a hundred tracks.
Below is a first bunch of preview images, VirtualR will be having a full review of Forza Motorsport 3 shortly.
Posted on October 21st, 2009 in Console - 5 Comments
Mercedes Benz and Polyphony Digital have released a new promo video, showing the Mercedes Benz SLS AMG coupe in Gran Turismo 5.
What’s most interesting about this video isn’t the car though as it briefly shows Gran Turismo 5’s packaging. Judging by the video, it looks like Gran Turismo 5 will be shipped in a massive box containing three Blu-Ray discs.
Given the fact that three single-layer Blu-Ray discs hold up to 75 gigabytes of data, it seems highly unlikely that GT5 will actually require this much space. The other two discs may very well be car videos or some other sort of promo material, it makes for an impressive looking package for sure though.
Via GTPlanet
Posted on October 16th, 2009 in Console - 12 Comments
Turn 10 Studios, developers of Forza Motorsport 3 for Xbox 360, recently welcomed a famous guest in their studio as Stephane Sarrazin visited the team, sharing his input on the newest Forza title.
The quick Frenchman is part of Peugeot Sport’s sports car racing programme, being the current Le Mans lap record holder in the Peugeot 908 HDi FAP – A car that is prominently featured in the new Forza title.
Forza Motorsport 3 will bring over 400 cars and a hundred tracks to the Xbox 360 starting October 22nd. A playable demo version of the new title is available for download on Xbox Live.
Posted on October 15th, 2009 in Console - 10 Comments
Polyphony Digital has released a new batch of high-resolution Gran Turismo 5 screenshots, showing various race cars in the Playstation 3 driving title.
The shots include several WRC Rally cars as well as other competition cars racing on the fictional Tokyo street circuit, the shots also show the title’s damage system in action.
Gran Turismo 5 will be bringing 1000 cars and over 60 tracks to the Playstation 3, including new features such as damage, weather and day/night effects. The title has been announced to be released in March 2010 in Japan, dates for the US & Europe have not been given.
Posted on October 14th, 2009 in Console, Other Sim Racing - 11 Comments
About two weeks ago, Black Bean Games announced that they´ve secured the World Rally Championship rights to bring a new WRC game to gaming consoles and the PC.
MCVuk.com reports that Black Bean Game’s first WRC title is set to arrive on the Playstation 3, the Xbox 360 and the PC in September 2010. The title will be developed by Milestone who claimed to want to match Codemasters’ recently-released Dirt 2 rally game. Given the fact that Dirt 2 isn’t exactly the most realistic rally title, it remains to be seen whether or not the new WRC title will be a true simulation that can replace the aging but still excellent Richard Burns Rally.
Either way, Black Bean Games effort will most likely not be a one-year deal as the company is looking to establish a long-term relationship with the championship. Until 2005, Sony held the WRC license, producing several rally titles that were limited to the Playstation platform.
Posted on October 13th, 2009 in Console - 4 Comments
The release of Forza Motorsport 3 is just a good week away and Turn 10 keeps on releasing new preview material of their Xbox 360 driving title to keep followers excited. The newest batch of preview shots show the Volkswagen Scirrocco GT, the Saleen S331 Supercab and the 1979 Chevrolet Camaro Z28.
Forza Motorsport 3 will bring over 400 cars and a hundred tracks to the Xbox 360 starting October 22nd. A playable demo version of the new title is available for download on Xbox Live.
Posted on October 12th, 2009 in Console, InsideSimRacing.tv - 12 Comments
The release of Turn 10’s Forza Motorsport 3 for Xbox 360 is just around the corner and more and more review material is coming in.
Jessica, Darin & Shaun of Insidesimracing.tv have released their video review of the title, using the Fanatec Porsche 911 Turbo S wheel.
Meanwhile, VVVGamer has been adding loads of Forza videos, one of the most interesting ones shows the Toyota GT1 on the Nürburgring Nordschleife below. All of their stuff can be found here.
Posted on October 10th, 2009 in Console - 16 Comments
French gaming site Xboxlive.fr has gotten their hands on a preview copy of Turn 10’s upcoming Forza Motorsport 3 title for Xbox 360 and has released screenshots of every single car and track in the game’s menu showroom.
Since Forza Motorsport 3 includes over 400 cars and 100 tracks, this is a very huge gallery. Due to the fact that not everyone is interested in console titles, I´ve decided to not display the gallery on the front page. That means you might have to click “Read More” to see the full gallery below.
Forza Motorsport 3 is due to be released on October 22nd, a playable demo version is available for download from Xbox Live.
Posted on October 10th, 2009 in Console - 4 Comments
Polyphony Digital has released a batch of new screenshots, showing off various cars in their upcoming Gran Turismo 5 racing title for the Playstation 3.
Gran Turismo 5 will be bringing 1000 cars and over 60 tracks to the Playstation 3, including new features such as damage, weather and day/night effects. The title has been announced to be released in March 2010 in Japan, dates for the US & Europe have not been given.
Posted on October 8th, 2009 in Console - 10 Comments
Turn 10 has released the full car list of their upcoming Forza Motorsport 3 title for Xbox 360, revealing the massive amount of cars in their new driving title in full detail.
Adding to the 400 cars included in the list, the studio has also announced a launch day download pack that will be available to all buyers of Forza Motorsport 3, using a code supplied with the copy of the game. The pack will add the following historic cars to Forza 3:
Below are the newest preview shots as Turn 10 has given us a first look at the Ford, Chevrolet and Dodge stock cars. You can check out the full car list by clicking here.
Forza Motorsport 3 will bring over 400 cars and a hundred tracks to the Xbox 360 starting October 22nd. A playable demo version of the new title is available for download on Xbox Live.
Posted on October 8th, 2009 in Console - 2 Comments
Polyphony Digital has released a new Gran Turismo 5 promo video, showing yet another recently-revealed road car in their driving game.
The video shows us the Toyota FT-86 concept car that was unveiled on the Tokyo Auto Show two days ago. The FT-86 has been developed in partnership with Subaru, using a two liter Subaru Boxer engine. The real car isn’t expected to hit the streets before 2011, the virtual version should arrive a little earlier though.
Posted on October 7th, 2009 in Console - 14 Comments
VVV Gamer has released two new Forza Motorsport 3 videos, showing several laps on the famous Japanese Suzuka Circuit, using two different Le Mans Prototypes.
One video shows the Mazda-powered Dyson Lola LMP2 car while the other includes Acura’s brand new LMP1 class challenger. Furthermore, Turn 10 has released a bunch of new previews, showing yet another ALMS car in Forza Motorsport 3 by unveiling the Prime Time Racing Dodge Viper.
With the release of the newest Forza title just 15 days away, first major reviews are expected to come in soon, revealing the game’s full content.
Videos via VVV Gamer
Posted on October 7th, 2009 in Console, Need for Speed Shift - 80 Comments
Two weeks ago, VirtualR readers had the chance to submit their Need for Speed Shift questions to Slightly Mad Studio’s Ian Bell, Doug Arnao and Erro Pitulainen.
Hundreds of questions have been submitted and while the guys haven’t had the chance to answer them yet, Ian Bell has been kind enough to engage in a discussion with many VirtualR readers in the comment section.
Since many readers will probably not spot his very interesting answers buried in the mass of comments, you can find the questions and all his answers below (you might have to click “Read More” to see the rest of this article.
iRacing has released first screenshots of Brands Hatch, the second European track to make it into their online racing simulation. The shots show the track as it's currently undergoing the development process, including the laser-scanned surface and the buildings around the track's main straight. he 3,7 kilometer Brands Hatch circuited hosted 12 Formula One Grand Prix and is well known as a touring car venue these days, hosting both the WTCC & DTM as well as the British BTCC. [nggallery id=2001]
Team LMT has released their first ever public mod for rFactor, bringing Ferrari's F60 Formula One car and the 2009 version of the Singapore Grand Prix to the simulation. Driven by Felipe Massa and Kimi Raikkonen, the F60 was Ferrari's take on the new rules introduced prior to the 2009 Formula One season. Despite being equipped with the promising KERS system, the car failed to make an impact on the world championship. Along with the car comes the 2009 version of Singapore, Formula One's first ever night Grand Prix. The team's first public mod for rFactor was helped by many modders who ...
Image Space Incorporated and the Superleague Formula Series have released the Superleague Formula Game, bringing the 2009 SLF season to the PC. Based on ISI's popular gMotor 2 simulation engine, the game includes all cars, drivers, rules and tracks of the 2009 SLF season, the second in series history. The virtual SLF cars have been created by none other than CTDP, rFactor's most popular open-wheel modding team. The game includes six popular European road courses as Magny Cours, Zolder, Estoril, Monza, Jarama & Donington are included. Furthermore, the game includes all of the series rules including the two-race format used on race ...
The third installment of Turn 10's Forza Motorsport franchise brings over 400 cars and 100 to the Xbox 360, aiming to create a new benchmark title in terms of console driving games. Can the newest Forza give Gran Turismo a run for its money and is the title something sim racer should consider? Read the review to find out.
Enduracers have released a first batch of previews of the upcoming Service Pack 1 for their popular Endurance Series mod for rFactor. The previews show the Porsche RS Spyder Evo LMP2 prototype in several paint schemes. Launched in 2007 after a problem-ridden season with the initial RS Spyder model, the Evo proved to be a big success, clinching Porsche countless wins in the American Le Mans Series, the Le Mans 24 Hours and the Le Mans Series. The first service pack will be introducing several new models to Endurance Series, including the Peugeot 908 and Audi R10 diesel sports cars, the Acura ...
