Forza 3-driven

[bmike818]

So I was very lucky and got invited to the Forza 3 event last night in Los Angeles. The major thing that I found out about the game is a "rewind feature" this will undo the last thing you did, ex. hitting a wall, spinning out...etc. I found this feature gimicky, but then again I don't have to use it. This is great for beginers who want to jump in a racing game. The graphics for Forza 3 were beautiful. They had three tracks that were set in a mountain setting. The first track was a medium speed track with intricate turns. The second track that was a tighter track with hairpin curves, perfect for letting the rear slide out. The last track I didn't get to spend much time on. They had roughly 10 cars on the demo.

-Lamborghini Lp640-Audi R8-Tesla Roadster-370Z-Aston Martin-Mercedez ML-Porsche 911-Ferrari California

.......alcohol induced memory loss

The major thing that I found out was that there will not be any night races and no Dynamic Weather, i really hope I am wrong.

The cars handle the way they should be. The new track environments really add to the game. Driving through the canyons, passing through the mountain's shadows, little touches like that make the game for me. They now also have a real clutch on the game. The new steering wheels will have a third pedal. If you use the controller to race, you can also use the LB as your clutch. The interior views are very well detailed. I actually thought they didn't take the time to render the side interior views as I look to the left or right the cockpit vanishes, alas a Turn 10 staff member showed my the error of my ways.

The event was very nice, they had valet parking when you drove up, open bar and the food was great. The DJ's were ripping up the turn tables as the night went on. They also had a bunch of real cars on display, they consisted of:

-Lamborghini LP640-flat black -R34 Skyline-NSX-Ferrari California-Mercedez CLK-EvoX-Audi R8 V10-which i got in -Porsche 911-Audi S4-BMW 1 series

My buddy pointed out that I was driving a LP640 in the game while the real car was right in front of me. It was really cool to be around people who love and help create the game that we all play. Forza 3 looks to be a killer ap this fall inspite of the lack of night and weather driving.

I would like to thank Turn 10 and Microsoft for such a cool event. A special thanks to Landin for getting me the invite. The kicker of the night was I got to get a Forza 3 banner and a MS Steering wheel

my Forza 3 shwag

I talked big when I was waiting for my turn, when I was finally behind the wheel. I didn't do to good ...I went all gungho turning all the assists of, I ended up understeering. (I braked early)

3 screens + 3 Xbox + Fancy steering wheel + Physics chair = FUN!!!



This is what I saw through my eyes...

...I ran out of memory for more pics, I just got a new phone.


Modified by bmike818 at 6:00 PM 6/3/2009

[bmike818]

The new Forza 3 wheel w/ clutch modeled after the steering wheel of the Porsche 911. The wheel has illuminated buttons.

[Nali]

-Mercedez GLK- i think

Please tell me thats a typo the GLK:

OMG dont tell me Forza is following GT and putting cars that arent worth the polygons in the game.

Beyond that, thanks for the impressions.

[bmike818]

It's the ML that I was thinking off. Yes they had a ML on the Demo.

....tis was a typo

[Loki]

That looks sick, wish I was there!

[Curtieson]

It's the ML that I was thinking off. Yes they had a ML on the Demo.

....tis was a typo

I personally could do without the SUV/Trucks...but some like it and if I don't I can just never race with one! So it doesn't bother me much...

But, glad you got to experience that! It would have been AMAZING! You didn't happen to steal a car list though (of the 400 in game)...did you? haha

[hitbychance]

The new Forza 3 wheel w/ clutch modeled after the steering wheel of the Porsche 911. The wheel has illuminated buttons.

^ sadly i can't afford that thing as much as i want it. On the site its listed at $479 US

[michaelmontuori]

I WILL NOT LEAVE MY HOUSE FOR 2 MONTHS WHEN THIS GAME COMES OUT just felt like saying that.....

[bmike818]

I WILL NOT LEAVE MY HOUSE FOR 2 MONTHS WHEN THIS GAME COMES OUT just felt like saying that.....

They should have a car list soon.....I just want to make sure they have my Z33 ...the 07 version

[TurboSauce]

I wish i was there, i really wanted a MS steering wheel.. i have the money to get one but its likewheel or new game... wheel or new game..... it always looses for some reason.

[Klodust]

that fantec wheels is sold out anyway they only made 5,000 of em.

[hendogg8]

Yeah I heard about the SUV's/Crossovers being in the game as well. At first I was like, that's lame. But then, I thought about how much it would be to have a roll-over-fest with your friends on Live, haha.

Anyways, bmike818, you're one lucky mofo! How did you get the invite anyways?