ALMS - FORZA MOTORSPORT 3

RSKY BIZ · 10-31-2009, 10:26 AM

No affiliation, not even a 'gamer' . . . yet! From the ALMS and Microsoft Game Studios. . . and just in time for the holidays. Link at the bottom.

SERIES A CENTERPIECE OF CRITICALLY ACCLAIMED FORZA MOTORSPORT 3
Many, many Series/IMSA-era cars available from which to choose
The American Le Mans Series announced its partnership with Microsoft Game Studios in the release this week of the highly acclaimed Forza Motorsport 3, the culmination of more than a year’s worth of technical and commercial development with Microsoft’s Turn 10 Studios. Exclusive to the Xbox 360 platform, the racing simulation is chock full of American Le Mans Series content that will introduce the Series to a new fanbase. The game extends the experience of its franchise predecessors by taking the genre to new heights in terms of realism, physics, online competition, and user-generated content.

A pair of Flying Lizard Porsches are part of the Forza 3 lineup. Image: Turn 10 Studios at Microsoft Game Studios.

FORZA MOTORSPORT 3

'Dear Santa'...

And...Happy Halloween!

Doc

LDadrenaline · 10-31-2009, 02:20 PM

they had quite a few ALMS cars in forza2 and the physics were pretty good in that. I haven't played forza3 as much as I have wanted to due to tons of work, but every aspect of the game is just a little bit better, making it much better overall.

ValveFloat · 10-31-2009, 10:00 PM

Cool.
And Playstation adds what to GT5? NASCAR... Its like they want me to buy an Xbox.

DrJupeman · 11-01-2009, 01:56 PM

Dyson and Penske RS Spyders are in F3, too...

ajcjr · 11-01-2009, 02:43 PM

You should check out the Rfactor Endurance mod, i am not a gamer but i do play rfactor all of time and this mod is great!!

aeshultz · 11-02-2009, 01:18 PM

How are the physics in Forza? How do they compare to rFactor, etc?

C.J. Ichiban · 11-02-2009, 01:45 PM

the physics are pretty rad but more than anything you can really alter the handling via car setup if you know what to do...it's great

Fabio421 · 11-02-2009, 02:04 PM

Darn, I'd love to play that game but I don't want to buy an X-Box to do it. It's nice to see ALMS get some more exposure.

Potomac-Greg · 11-02-2009, 04:18 PM

I assume most folks use a wheel and pedals? I've played my kids' sim games with Wii controllers and it's kind of a joke. But I've been playing GTR2 (PC) for years with a wheel and pedals, and it's a worthwhile learning experience.

krystar · 11-02-2009, 04:25 PM

logitech G25. with the clutch pedal

LDadrenaline · 11-02-2009, 04:46 PM

I actually prefer to play forza3 with the regular controller. Helps keep me detached from reality...

Finally got a few hours to myself today and played some more. One of the many new track additions to this game is the 24 hour LeMans circuit. The detail is unreal.

Relaxed90 · 11-02-2009, 04:54 PM

Forza 3 is unreal. Folks complain about some of the new features such as "race rewind" and other crap, but you can chose to not use it!!!

Le Mans track is amazing! Catalunya is also one of the new tracks! I was hoping Turn 10 would put Spa in there.

SoClose · 11-02-2009, 06:53 PM

I looked at the tracks and it appeared to me that only Raod America and Road Atlanta are in the game.
Are there more tracks where we have Club Races?
I'm thinking that I'm missing part of the list...

Potomac-Greg · 11-02-2009, 07:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SoClose

I looked at the tracks and it appeared to me that only Raod America and Road Atlanta are in the game.
Are there more tracks where we have Club Races?
I'm thinking that I'm missing part of the list...

That's one of the things that I love about GTR2 for the PC. You can download free tracks that have been created or converted from other sources. I've got Watkins Glen, Limerock, VIR, Daytona, Miller, Road America, Mid-Ohio and most of the California tracks. Detail is OK. Certainly not Forza3 quality. But I'll take realistic track dynamics over visual detail any day.

LDadrenaline · 11-02-2009, 07:58 PM

Here is a thread with all of the cars/tracks. Quite a few porsches

http://forzacentral.com/forum/showthread.php?t=31595

10-31-2009, 10:26 AM	#1
RSKY BIZ Shark Slayer Rennlist Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: 'BETWEEN NORTH STAR BOROUGH...& THE CONCH REPUBLIC' Posts: 2,082	ALMS - FORZA MOTORSPORT 3 No affiliation, not even a 'gamer' . . . yet! From the ALMS and Microsoft Game Studios. . . and just in time for the holidays. Link at the bottom. SERIES A CENTERPIECE OF CRITICALLY ACCLAIMED FORZA MOTORSPORT 3 Many, many Series/IMSA-era cars available from which to choose The American Le Mans Series announced its partnership with Microsoft Game Studios in the release this week of the highly acclaimed Forza Motorsport 3, the culmination of more than a year’s worth of technical and commercial development with Microsoft’s Turn 10 Studios. Exclusive to the Xbox 360 platform, the racing simulation is chock full of American Le Mans Series content that will introduce the Series to a new fanbase. The game extends the experience of its franchise predecessors by taking the genre to new heights in terms of realism, physics, online competition, and user-generated content. A pair of Flying Lizard Porsches are part of the Forza 3 lineup. Image: Turn 10 Studios at Microsoft Game Studios. FORZA MOTORSPORT 3 'Dear Santa'... And...Happy Halloween! Doc __________________ CAVEAT PISTRICEM Fleet Surgeon, Glendale Yacht Club ~~~(\~~~(\~~~(\~~~(\~~~(\~~~(\~~ National PCA Medical Committee "There's a time for playing it safe. . . and a time for 'Risky Business'" *hydroepic.com* ...

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Fabio421 Man of many SIGs Rennlist Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Florida, USA Posts: 6,534	Darn, I'd love to play that game but I don't want to buy an X-Box to do it. It's nice to see ALMS get some more exposure. __________________ 1984 928s w/ 5-speed *1982 928s Turbo w/ 5-Speed* 1978 5-speed Euro Widebody 1980 Auto Silver/Black Needs paint. FOR SALE $2,500 My 928 turbo is like a hot stripper. I just keep throwing money at her and hope that someday she will give me the ride of my life. 24 Hours Of Lemons Porsche 928 Donations of safety gear will be greatly appreciated.

10-31-2009, 02:20 PM	#2
LDadrenaline User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Tampa/Orlando, FL Posts: 247	they had quite a few ALMS cars in forza2 and the physics were pretty good in that. I haven't played forza3 as much as I have wanted to due to tons of work, but every aspect of the game is just a little bit better, making it much better overall.

10-31-2009, 10:00 PM	#3
ValveFloat User Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: MT Posts: 116	Cool. And Playstation adds what to GT5? NASCAR... Its like they want me to buy an Xbox.

11-01-2009, 02:43 PM	#5
ajcjr Addict Rennlist Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 1,087	You should check out the Rfactor Endurance mod, i am not a gamer but i do play rfactor all of time and this mod is great!!

11-02-2009, 04:18 PM	#9
Potomac-Greg Addict Rennlist Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Suburban DC Posts: 1,644	I assume most folks use a wheel and pedals? I've played my kids' sim games with Wii controllers and it's kind of a joke. But I've been playing GTR2 (PC) for years with a wheel and pedals, and it's a worthwhile learning experience. __________________ 1988 944 Equipped with everything but horsepower.

11-02-2009, 04:25 PM	#10
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11-02-2009, 04:46 PM	#11
LDadrenaline User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Tampa/Orlando, FL Posts: 247	I actually prefer to play forza3 with the regular controller. Helps keep me detached from reality... Finally got a few hours to myself today and played some more. One of the many new track additions to this game is the 24 hour LeMans circuit. The detail is unreal.

11-02-2009, 04:54 PM	#12
Relaxed90 Addict Rennlist Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Atlanta Posts: 178	Forza 3 is unreal. Folks complain about some of the new features such as "race rewind" and other crap, but you can chose to not use it!!! Le Mans track is amazing! Catalunya is also one of the new tracks! I was hoping Turn 10 would put Spa in there. __________________

11-02-2009, 06:53 PM	#13
SoClose Addict Rennlist Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Littleton, Co Posts: 24	I looked at the tracks and it appeared to me that only Raod America and Road Atlanta are in the game. Are there more tracks where we have Club Races? I'm thinking that I'm missing part of the list... __________________ 1975 911 GT3R 1995 993 GT3R 1993 964 RSA

11-02-2009, 07:58 PM	#15
LDadrenaline User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Tampa/Orlando, FL Posts: 247	Here is a thread with all of the cars/tracks. Quite a few porsches http://forzacentral.com/forum/showthread.php?t=31595