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December 8th, 2009 at 07:30pm
Under Xbox 360
Since its late October launch, Forza 3 has sped into over 1 million homes worldwide, marking a commercial milestone for Turn 10’s critically acclaimed racer. In conjunction with today’s release of the game’s second and now premium DLC car pack (the first one’s always free, ain’t it?), dubbed “Hot Holidays,” Microsoft has tallied up some Forza 3 stats.
According to the publisher, players have so far tracked 6.6 million hours and 590 million collective miles — no word on flats or oil changes. Microsoft’s Aaron Greenberg tweets that “more than 4M [million] auction bids” have lead to “$18.7 billion” virtual dollars spent (we have to imagine at least a billion went to that gorgeous coop pictured above). Of course, Microsoft has its eye on the real dollars, offering today’s 10-car pack for 400
($5). The full list of cars is posted after the break.
Additionally, a second premium pack has been confirmed for January 12, and — wouldn’t you know it — that date coincides with the kick-off of the Detroit International Auto Show. You think that was planned?
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Forza 3 sales surpass 1m units; premium DLC released originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 08 Dec 2009 18:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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By Mister-X
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November 23rd, 2009 at 02:00pm
Under Xbox 360
EA’s preparing a new pack of cars for your virtual garage in Need for Speed: Shift. On December 1st, Xbox 360 owners worldwide will be given five classic rides to race around in, free of charge, while PS3 owners in Europe and North America gain access on December 3rd and 10th, respectively. Dubbed the Legendary Car pack, this new bit of DLC puts gamers behind the wheel of these five classic rides:
- 1967 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray 427
- 1967 Shelby GT-500 (Nicolas Cage not included)
- 1969 Dodge Charger R/T
- 1971 Dodge Challenger R/T
- 1998 Toyota Supra Mark IV
The free update will also bring with it a new Team Racing mode, which will allow two teams of up to six racers to compete against each other online. You’ve got some time, so find a few friends and get ready to shake and bake.
Free Need for Speed: Shift DLC adds new cars, team racing originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 23 Nov 2009 13:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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November 3rd, 2009 at 04:05pm
Under Xbox 360
In one of those “We feel sort of gross about this, but it’s okay ’cause we get something cool for free” kinda ways, Microsoft today announced a partnership with Hyundai to bring the Genesis Coupe to Forza 3 as DLC on November 17. And not just one measly version, but three: a Rhys Millen Racing Red Bull Hundai Genesis Coupe, an HKS Genesis Coupe, and a “one of a kind” Genesis Coupe will arrive as a pack – free of charge! And though the name Hyundai may not exactly be synonymous with high speed racing, we’re assured their modded counterparts will help to clear any misconceptions.
Hyundai Genesis Coupe coming to Forza 3 for free originally appeared on Joystiq Xbox on Tue, 03 Nov 2009 15:05:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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By Mister-X
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October 29th, 2009 at 05:15pm
Under Wii / Nintendo
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Despite being an arcade racer, Need for Speed: Nitro will boast some very real rides when it releases next month. The latest update from EA focuses on some of the higher-end automobiles you’ll be able to get behind the virtual wheel of — including a Mustang, Charger and a Corvette. There are even a couple of Audis and the Lamborghini above, if you prefer to zip around in something you could probably never afford in real life. Hit up the gallery below to check ‘em all out.
Need for Speed: Nitro’s Class A cars revealed originally appeared on Joystiq Nintendo on Thu, 29 Oct 2009 16:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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October 28th, 2009 at 06:16pm
Under Wii / Nintendo
Wait! Come back! The motion controls sound okay! We know that you’re already groaning about the potential ruin of an NES classic with unwarranted waggle, but according to 1UP’s preview of Excitebike: World Rally, the limited Wiimote motion sensing added to the traditional Excitebike control scheme actually improves the game.
You still move with the D-pad and accelerate with a button, but you can now tilt the Wiimote to lean your rider and “affect the pitch of your bike.” “Jumping was always the trickiest part of Excitebike,” 1UP’s Jeremy Parish notes, “and the analog smoothness of the motion controls makes it intuitive — it became second nature before the end of the first track.”
We’re curious enough about this sensible-sounding innovation that we’ll delay throwing our controllers down in disgust. For now.
Yes, Excitebike World Rally has some motion control originally appeared on Joystiq Nintendo on Wed, 28 Oct 2009 17:16:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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October 19th, 2009 at 01:01pm
Under DS
Need for Speed Nitro, the graffiti-laced second entry in EA’s “fresh” Need for Speed trio, has pulled out of the garage sooner than expected. Promising a mixture of “the franchise’s trademark attitude, sense of speed and addictive gameplay,” the colorful Nitro has gone gold, with both Wii and DS versions now set to ship on November 3 in North America and November 6 in Europe.
Capitalizing on its Unique Art Style, the game will drape in-game vehicles with skins designed by popular “lifestyle brands,” including Upper Playground, tokidoki, and i am 8-bit. You’d be right in calling it a product of marketing, but it’s preferable to the alternative conjured up by the Dante’s Inferno promotional team: in-game vehicles draped in human skins.
Need for Speed Nitro rushes to retail in early November originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 19 Oct 2009 12:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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October 8th, 2009 at 07:00pm
Under Xbox 360
When Forza Motorsport 3 ships on October 27, the retail package will include two discs: One with the actual game and a second with additional content. While the process of importing the tracks from disc two is a relatively simple procedure, we’ve developed a quick video to show the process in action.
In order to get all of the game’s additional content, racing fans will need to have 1.9GB of hard drive space available to import the entire disc. However, as outlined in the video, players can also choose which content they wish to install if space (or interest) is an issue. A complete listing of the game’s disc two vehicles and circuits can be found after the break.
Also of note: Microsoft has revealed all new copies of Forza 3 will include a download token for ten classic vehicles and two additional circuits.
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October 7th, 2009 at 03:30pm
Under Xbox 360
Turn 10 doesn’t want you camping out at the GameStop and waiting for the first trade-in of Forza 3. Microsoft has announced launch-day incentives in the form of exclusive DLC, packed in for new purchasers. Those who acquire Forza 3 new will get access to two extra race tracks, Benchmark High Speed Ring and Sidewinder Proving Grounds, as well as the Legends Car Pack, a bundle of 10 classic automobiles.
- ‘65 Alfa Romeo Giulia Sprint GTA
- ‘64 Aston Martin DB5 Vantage
- ‘81 BMW M1
- ‘60 Chevrolet Corvette
- ‘69 Dodge Charger
- ‘57 Ferrari 250 Testa Rossa
- ‘80 Fiat 131 Abarth
- ‘67 Lamborghini Miura P400
- ‘71 Nissan Skyline 2000 GT-R
- ‘65 Shelby Cobra Daytona Coupe
It remains to be seen whether these downloads will eventually become available for purchase on the Xbox Live Marketplace. For now, the content can only be acquired through an in-package token, shipping with new copies of the game on October 27th.
Forza 3 offers exclusive DLC to those who buy new originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 07 Oct 2009 14:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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September 23rd, 2009 at 08:27pm
Under Xbox 360
It was only a few months ago that Ferrari officially unveiled the successor to the F430 in the much rumored Ferrari 458 Italia. With Forza 3 just over a month away, we can certainly understand how developer Turn 10 couldn’t find extra time to fully develop the brand new car for its game. Even though the game went gold recently, the developer got right back to work, announcing recently that the mid-engine V8 monster will arrive as DLC this holiday. There’s even a sweet video of the car in action that you can see above (and compare it with the real thing found after the break).
We pressed Microsoft for a price and only heard back, “We’re not announcing any other details about the Ferrari vehicle at this time, other than to celebrate its inclusion in the game since it’s a sick car.” Maybe Microsoft will gift us all free Ferraris for the hoidays!
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September 18th, 2009 at 07:30pm
Under Xbox 360
Amazon has put up listings for a new Midnight Club title called Midnight Club: Los Angeles Complete Edition. The Amazon listings fix a $30 price tag on the game, yet don’t explain what the contents are. Likely, one can safely assume it’ll include all of the downloadable vehicles and the South Central pack, but you know what your mother told you about assuming. She also told us to tell you that you have a new daddy now.
We’ve contacted Rockstar for details on what’s in the package and will let you know when they get back to us.
Source – Amazon listing for Midnight Club: Los Angeles Complete Edition (Xbox 360)
Source – Amazon listing for Midnight Club: Los Angeles Complete Edition (PS3)
[Thanks, Nathan K.!]
Amazon lists Midnight Club: Los Angeles ‘Complete Edition’ for PS3, Xbox 360 originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 18 Sep 2009 18:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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