i'm curious if its missing has anything to do with the perceived monetization of the game? even still, you'd think they'd erase any reference to it in game via patch (if possible) if they've abandoned the idea.
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Forza Motorsport 5 |OT| Open wheel, tyre squeal, orange peel, dat next-gen feel
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i'm curious if its missing has anything to do with the perceived monetization of the game? even still, you'd think they'd erase any reference to it in game via patch (if possible) if they've abandoned the idea.
evanswolves
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Long Beach free from tomorrow
http://news.xbox.com/2014/04/games-forza-motorsport-5-long-beach-track
Starting April 10, the famed Long Beach circuit is coming to the Forza Motorsport franchise for the first time in Forza Motorsport 5. Available for free as part of the latest Forza Motorsport 5 content update, delivering tight turns and blindingly quick straights, Long Beach is surrounded by the sun-drenched beauty of southern California.
The full eleven-turn, 1.97-mile course, home to this weekends 40th running of the Toyota Grand Prix of Long Beach, is included, as well as two alternate ribbons: the slightly shorter East Loop and the half-mile West Loop, both of which are perfect for drifting or pushing your technical driving skills to their limits.
http://news.xbox.com/2014/04/games-forza-motorsport-5-long-beach-track
Starting April 10, the famed Long Beach circuit is coming to the Forza Motorsport franchise for the first time in Forza Motorsport 5. Available for free as part of the latest Forza Motorsport 5 content update, delivering tight turns and blindingly quick straights, Long Beach is surrounded by the sun-drenched beauty of southern California.
The full eleven-turn, 1.97-mile course, home to this weekends 40th running of the Toyota Grand Prix of Long Beach, is included, as well as two alternate ribbons: the slightly shorter East Loop and the half-mile West Loop, both of which are perfect for drifting or pushing your technical driving skills to their limits.
Worth a new thread in "Gaming" surely
Seriously though, we're really pleased to be making this announcement and personally I can't wait to get on track with you all tomorrow
No its in America.
I always wondered what happened to the "Track Pass" that was once in the marketplace along side the "Car Pass" DLC.
Reading between the lines in the latest Xbox Wire article:
I get the impression that these "free tracks" and associated car packs which are in addition to the six monthly car pass car packs were once intended to be part of that Track Pass (3 Tracks and 3 sets of five car packs?)
Reading between the lines in the latest Xbox Wire article:
I get the impression that these "free tracks" and associated car packs which are in addition to the six monthly car pass car packs were once intended to be part of that Track Pass (3 Tracks and 3 sets of five car packs?)
JackAubrey
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Well another free track is cool - the track count in the game is getting almost respectable now.
But it's not the track many of us wanted is it?
But at least it hints at the list of yet to come tracks being accurate and we'll get them eventually. With Horizon 2 probably coming this year they'll want to keep FM5 alive until autumn 2015 when I assume we'll get FM6.
But it's not the track many of us wanted is it?
But at least it hints at the list of yet to come tracks being accurate and we'll get them eventually. With Horizon 2 probably coming this year they'll want to keep FM5 alive until autumn 2015 when I assume we'll get FM6.
All jokes aside free tracks is awesome news. We will be racing in long beach next weekend with GT cars. Should be loads of fun. Can't wait to check this track out. I know this is silly, but I hope that roller coaster in the background actually runs. Helios, will you join us for the weekend racing league? We promise not to ask too many questions.
Shortt Sirket
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Do we know the cars that are in the Long Beach Booster pack yet?
JackAubrey
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Yes, it looks fabulous actually. Have just watched the YouTube trailer and it is wonderfully detailed. Amazing job T10 has done on it - really looking forward to racing there.
JackAubrey
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Shortt Sirket
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Yeah, it does look spectacular. I just can't help but be slightly disappointed about the fact that its not The Ring.
Damn, nice!
Terbinator
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I see what you did there.
Shortt Sirket
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Damn, I don't even know what I did there! Here I am being clever and not even knowing it!
And that AJ Foyt car is going to be pretty awesome. Glad to see older open-wheeled cars.
drugstore_cowboy
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Nice, looking forward to it. Smart Geometrics leak is legit then.
Terbinator
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I know lots of people want the Ring, but personally I'm much happier with these "normal" length circuits. I've never really enjoyed racing on the full Ring, but I can appreciate that there are many who do... so hopefully it comes out soon for you guys.
sCHOCOLATE
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Nice.
JackAubrey
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The Ring isn't something I particularly like racing on either. But I love driving on it. It's my favourite hotlapping/car test tracks.
it was always legit my friend, and it was our discovery, not a leak
I am happy with the news by the way, and while I would love to race the laser scanned ring this week, trying out a brand new laser scanned track like this one is certainly not a bad alternative in any possible way.
edit: oh, a booster car pack too eh? niiice 8)
Shortt Sirket
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Yup, that is exactly why I love it. I love long, interesting tracks to just take the cars out on for fun. Plus I really want to do an updated version of my 50 Days of Green Hell!
drugstore_cowboy
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Just saw the trailer, looks fab.
Is it out to download now?
Is it out to download now?
Tomorrow
drugstore_cowboy
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Awww.
Thanks.
Thanks.
Spaceman Spiff
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Wonderful news this morning! It's heartening to see that the free DLC will not be restricted to content returning from Forzas past, and a new-to-the-franchise circuit is more exciting to me than reheated leftovers, the 'Ring included.
I take it Long Beach is on deck for the races this Sunday? GT racers on a new circuit is tempting, but seeing as how forces beyond my control have conspired to take my weekends away, for the last several weeks and the foreseeable future, I doubt I'll be able to join the fun. I will definitely get some hot laps in for the TT competition, though.
I take it Long Beach is on deck for the races this Sunday? GT racers on a new circuit is tempting, but seeing as how forces beyond my control have conspired to take my weekends away, for the last several weeks and the foreseeable future, I doubt I'll be able to join the fun. I will definitely get some hot laps in for the TT competition, though.
soundscream
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HA!
Gotta laugh to keep from crying.
The track actually looks amazing, but still........
Wow, just saw the Long Beach video. That looks amazing. Truly a testament to the craftsman's skill combined with the power of modern technology. It looks incredibly life-like - you'd never guess it wasn't real. Anyway, enough about Dan's hair transplant: the track looks bloody great too, and it's pretty damn awesome of Turn 10 to put this out for free. Good work, chaps.
Spaceman Spiff
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Autoblog has an interview with DG up, (click to show the press release). There are some interesting tidbits in there, including some information on the track creation process.
Also, while most here no doubt expected as much, it's still nice to hear it from the man himself:
Also, while most here no doubt expected as much, it's still nice to hear it from the man himself:
The Beardawalt said:
drugstore_cowboy
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Monza next then?
Good one there Mascot but your praise rang alarm bells early on.
Dan's hair though.
Edit: wasn't there a stream of the track somewhere, has it been saved? I wonder if the replay angles are any good.
Good one there Mascot but your praise rang alarm bells early on.
Dan's hair though.
Edit: wasn't there a stream of the track somewhere, has it been saved? I wonder if the replay angles are any good.
Terbinator
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I'm not going to lie, I find Monza an extremely boring track.
drugstore_cowboy
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I like Monza but it depends on the class of car and who I'm racing against.
Barring a few of T10's overly wide fantasy circuits there's fun to be had on any track if the competition is good.
Barring a few of T10's overly wide fantasy circuits there's fun to be had on any track if the competition is good.
JackAubrey
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I've always loved Monza. It's a simple but fast circuit where you can concentrate on the racing and worry less about the driving.
soundscream
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Updates still drop around 5am est right?
I thought it was 3am. Either way I think I'll get some sleep and try first thing tomorrow while I pack. lol
soundscream
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I won't be home till like 7:15am just want it all downloaded and ready for when I get home.
No, but I think the game definitely benefits from having a traditional street track on the roster.
JackAubrey
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It does. And as I've said elsewhere I'm really happy we're getting this track. It looks great. Wish it'd hurry up and be available for download.
drugstore_cowboy
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Anything yet? Coming home early to play. Don't wanna have to spend the afternoon talking to the missus.
Shortt Sirket
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Haha, the secret to that is to get her into video games also! We have two TVs in our living room so Liz can play games while I do. It is an awesome setup.
Black_Stride
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Damn still not up.
Would it appear on the XBL markeplace or would forza just update and the track downloads same time?
Would it appear on the XBL markeplace or would forza just update and the track downloads same time?
The previous free map just downloaded as a game update automaticily so I expect it will work out the same.
BADNED
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Nope, it's a mandatory game update once you start it up.
The earliest for the launch is still an hour from now away.