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Forza Horizon - Fall 2012 - Developed by PlayGround Games
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FateBreaker
Member
Yeah, this is kind of irritating me. MS does this sometimes (Kinect Sports, etc, on the front cover anyway). I hope they realize it's stupid and they put the developer on the front. Perhaps they do it because if the game sucks they don't want to associate their MS name with Playground Games? (In contrast to Turn 10, a consistently good developer.) Not sure.
First facts ahead E3 2012
- Forza Motorsport 4 physics optimized for off-road
- 65 grounds like mud, gravel, grass, tarmac etc.
- reduced damage
- open world with dynamic day/night
- colorado environment/panorama with detailed foresight
- festivel with a huge drivable area and car service stations, paintshops, car dealers etc. on it
- events like mustang vs. mustang or racecar vs. jet
source: ForzaLife
- Forza Motorsport 4 physics optimized for off-road
- 65 grounds like mud, gravel, grass, tarmac etc.
- reduced damage
- open world with dynamic day/night
- colorado environment/panorama with detailed foresight
- festivel with a huge drivable area and car service stations, paintshops, car dealers etc. on it
- events like mustang vs. mustang or racecar vs. jet
source: ForzaLife
Ravensmash
Member
Whoaa, this is sounding interesting.
Although reduced damage? I want cars falling apart!
Whoa.
Broman1978
Junior Member
Sounds great!
Great interview with Dan on Horizon (possibly old?). Great to hear him reference some awesome old studios like Blackrock, Bizarre(!!) and even Psygnosis. Knowing the DNA from those studios will be in Horizon is like a mysterious flashing light to me... even though it may not be good, I know I have to check it out.
And Fall 2012 (and for that matter, Summer 2012)... when is that referencing, exactly? As an Aussie with different reference points for seasons, I honestly have no idea what dates these people are aiming for.
I'm not super stoked with the "Forza physics" (would prefer, and would think that PGR4 physics would be better suited) but everything else sounds awesome. Just pull back on the US-centric cars, pls.
And Fall 2012 (and for that matter, Summer 2012)... when is that referencing, exactly? As an Aussie with different reference points for seasons, I honestly have no idea what dates these people are aiming for.
I'm not super stoked with the "Forza physics" (would prefer, and would think that PGR4 physics would be better suited) but everything else sounds awesome. Just pull back on the US-centric cars, pls.
I know it's early, but the lack of any mention in regards to car customization and upgrades has me very fucking worried!!!
-MikePriester-
Member
Sounding sweet if true.. Can't wait to see it.
Ravensmash
Member
I reckon that'll be under the service stations. Customisation is one of Forza's big points, I doubt they'd scrap it entirely.
Metalmurphy
Member
Burnout/Hot Pursuit did it. Just because the physics weren't realistic they were still impressive as far as processing power goes. Specially burnout.
Well, I be damned.
Day one purchase.
My wheel awaits for this kind of fun since the first TDU.
meh, i'll wait for 5
Metalmurphy
Member
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Diablohead
Member
Optimized for off road makes me think simpler physics with forced steer assist on or something, keeping it as sim like as forza 4 would scare away people after a week.
Oh, thought it was 60
Yeah it was 30 fps on consoles. It had dynamic time of day and weather, open world and was multi platform though so overall, a pretty impressive achievement IMO.
I hope Horizon will get a nice AA solution like Halo 4's FXAA, HP was a jagged nightmare in some parts of the map, especially on a 1080p set.
GitarooMan
Member
This sounds fantastic, I love these kinds of racers. Day/night cycle, open Colorado environment, yes please.
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Sounds exactly what i was hoping for....
BrokenEchelon
Banned
Chrysler sure is whoring out the SRT Viper.
Para bailar La Bomba
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Btw, there's online play, right?
I haven't bought Gold membership in donkey's years... this may change.
I haven't bought Gold membership in donkey's years... this may change.
Navidson REC
Member
This might just be my first Forza game. :O
i think online races are a given.
MightyHedgehog
Member
Is this going to be off-road enough to qualify as a pseudo-replacement for Rallisport?
gamepro germany said that they re-tooled the f4 physics to make offroad racing possible/more fun.
Para bailar La Bomba
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Wow, looking great. Can't wait for the blowout!
Just noticed the guy driving the car...look ma, no helmet!
Fine by me!
Just noticed the guy driving the car...look ma, no helmet!
Seems like good graphics are a given but then again, with the pedigree PG has, I wasn't really worried about that.
The SRT Viper is an unreleased car that was simultaneously unveiled in Forza 4 (via a trailer) and at the NY Motor Show. It's also the car on the cover of the game. It had to be expected that we'd see it a lot in screenshots.
Hopefully they'll add the original RT/10 and the GTS along the new one...
Yeah, the roads look way too empty at the moment. It could be for the first images though.
Why do you assume that ? Ferrari and Microsoft have a great relationship dating back to the Xbox days. Microsoft have exclusive rights to Ferrari on the Xbox 360 and even exclusive rights to some cars on all platforms IIRC.
It would be quite shocking if Ferrari wasn't in the game IMO, way more than Porsche not being in FM4.
Actually, it will be interesting to see if Porsche will end up in Horizon since some rumors said that the deal was for more than the FM4's Porsche Expansion Pack.
The SRT Viper is an unreleased car that was simultaneously unveiled in Forza 4 (via a trailer) and at the NY Motor Show. It's also the car on the cover of the game. It had to be expected that we'd see it a lot in screenshots.
Hopefully they'll add the original RT/10 and the GTS along the new one...
Yeah, the roads look way too empty at the moment. It could be for the first images though.
Why do you assume that ? Ferrari and Microsoft have a great relationship dating back to the Xbox days. Microsoft have exclusive rights to Ferrari on the Xbox 360 and even exclusive rights to some cars on all platforms IIRC.
It would be quite shocking if Ferrari wasn't in the game IMO, way more than Porsche not being in FM4.
Actually, it will be interesting to see if Porsche will end up in Horizon since some rumors said that the deal was for more than the FM4's Porsche Expansion Pack.
soundscream
Member
Hmmmmm dirt
Neuromancer
Member
Daddy likes, those landscapes look great.
higherARC05
Banned
Wowzers dem graphics
U n i o n 0015
Member
Looking good. Can't wait to see some gameplay.
dem photomode shotz