Forza 5 (Xbox One) - Out now

I've bought every FM game on release date but this one. Watching videos on Youtube it really doesn't look like it warrants spending £350 for an Xbox One to play what essentially looks like an updated FM4.

http://news.xbox.com/2014/04/games-forz ... each-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

PostRe: Forza 5 (Xbox One) - Out now by **Trelliz** » Wed Apr 09, 2014 2:38 pm

5 free cars too, 4 of which are decent classics:

Ferrari #2 Ferrari Automobili 312 P

1977 Ford Coyote Gilmore77

1974 Lancia Stratos HF Stradale

1956 Jaguar D-Type

I'm glad they're giving away more content, but I don't think they could ever do enough to convince me to get an Xbone, Forza 5 and the Car pass, and then expect me to fork out for a brand new wheel too.

PostRe: Forza 5 (Xbox One) - Out now by **abcd** » Wed Apr 09, 2014 3:09 pm

Nice one.

I've only just got this on my Titanfall console, and I'm certainly enjoying it very much.

Forza 5 is getting two more DLC packs

Free with a Season Pass, new content begins next week.

Forza Motorsport 5 is getting two additional DLC packs, developer Turn 10 has announced.

Initially, it was believed that the Meguiar's Car Pack earlier this month was to conclude the game's stream of monthly add-ons, but now Turn 10 is extending the life of the game further with two more car packs tied to June and July respectively.

Due to the way the calender falls, Turn 10 is bringing June's add-on couple of days forward, so it actually launches on Friday, 30th May.

Season Pass owners will be happy to hear that this new content comes complimentary with the Season Pass, something Turn 10's Brian Ekberg calls "a thank you to all of our loyal fans."

Like other monthly Forza 5 car pack DLCs, each one of these adds another 10 vehicles to the mix. When all is said and done, Forza 5 will feature over 90 cars for you to race.

http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2014- ... -dlc-packs

Would be good if the car packs werent just filed with old crappy muscle cars

Forza 5 - E3 2014 Nürburgring Free Track Update -

gamescom 2014: 2014 Rolls-Royce Wraith and Five Additional New Cars Available for Free in Forza Motorsport 5.

As we gear up for the launch of Forza Horizon 2 on Sept. 30, we’re excited to announce that all Xbox Live Gold members can enjoy Forza Motorsport 5 for free this entire upcoming weekend. Beginning at 12:01 a.m. PDT, Thursday, Sept. 4 through 11:59 p.m. PDT, Sunday, Sept. 7, Gold members in Xbox One markets can play the newest entry in the highest-rated racing franchise* of the past decade, Forza Motorsport 5, in entirety and for free.

The Forza Motorsport 5 weekend will allow you to check out the full Forza experience with special in-game challenges, play against others online and build your achievements and Gamerscore. Throughout the weekend, you will have the chance to compete in a special multiclass endurance in-game race event, Grand Tour of Prague. Complete this endurance event and drive at least 130 miles in the race to earn a new title and badge for your Forza Motorsport 5 profile. After the weekend, you’ll have the option to purchase the game online from the Xbox Store or visit your favorite retailer and continue playing. You will also get to keep your Gamerscore and achievements earned while playing, so invite your Gold friends to play and see who has the best driving skill.

Forza Motorsport 5 is a cinematic automotive journey starring the world’s greatest cars and tracks, created for gamers and racing fans alike, only available on Xbox One. The game features an entirely new graphics engine, 16-car multiplayer races, Drivatar opponents, cloud-powered gameplay, and hundreds of cars perfectly recreated in stunning 1080p and 60fps.

As an added bonus, during the Forza Motorsport 5 weekend event, Xbox Live members in the U.S. can qualify for a chance to win an all-expenses** paid trip to the three-day Forza Motorsport Grand Prix Road Racing Class at the esteemed Bondurant School of High Performance Driving in Arizona. Internationally recognized as the leading authority on advanced driver training, Bob Bondurant has been at the forefront of professional driving instruction since 1968, and his racing class features world-class instructors that teaches thrill seekers and current or aspiring racers how to drive like the pros.

You can download Forza Motorsport 5 by visiting the Xbox Store and searching for Forza Motorsport 5. Download the title and put your racing skill to the test. And make sure to check out Forza Horizon 2 launching Sept. 30, 2014.

http://news.xbox.com/2014/09/games-forz ... -live-gold

PostRe: Forza 5 (Xbox One) - Out now by **Photek** » Thu Sep 04, 2014 11:30 pm

Didn't pick up Forza 4 nor this just had an hour or so cos it's free this weekend.

Holy strawberry float it's gorgeous! :shock:

I mean maybe driveclub will look better but seriously this is one looker of a game. Easily graphically most impressive X1 game I've played.

The drivatar thing or whatever they using for the AI is straight up mental. I've never played a race game with AI like this, it's proper nuts, cars crashing and missing corners all random, like an online race but not. If miles behind next car it can still mess up so it adds so much to a race.

Off the back of this and FH2 using the same AI technology I'm getting FH2 on launch and Forza 6.

PostRe: Forza 5 (Xbox One) - Out now by **mikedb** » Fri Sep 05, 2014 1:57 am

I bought this game with my Xbox in April and just found it more of the same to be honest. A bit dull with long load times between races. I just want to drive the fastest cars so it's becoming a bit of chore to play these kinda games now. That Prague track did look great though :wub:

I found the Drivatars a bit annoying. It's like playing with a bunch of arseholes online. I lost count at the amount of times they rammed me off the track or randomly braked too soon when getting to a corner causing me to crash into them. I turned the damage off because of this which is something i don't normally do.

I play this nearly every day at work and I must say it's never impressed me graphically. It does look good, just doesn't have dat next gen feel for me. It's a brilliant time trial game though and the handling is sublime... Rivals mode :datass:

PostRe: Forza 5 (Xbox One) - Out now by **Photek** » Fri Sep 05, 2014 9:39 am

I love the AI/Drivatars, sure at the start its a little mad but when things spread out its really quite something, I'd prefer that over boring AI that just follows the line non stop, or rubber bands.

PostRe: Forza 5 (Xbox One) - Out now by **jamcc** » Sun Sep 07, 2014 11:19 am

Ad7 wrote:I play this nearly every day at work and I must say it's never impressed me graphically. It does look good, just doesn't have dat next gen feel for me. It's a brilliant time trial game though and the handling is sublime... Rivals mode

I agree about the graphics. I saw it being played in GAME earlier this week and Spa looked so last gen. The trees and other scenery looked nowhere near good enough.

Photek wrote:I love the AI/Drivatars, sure at the start its a little mad but when things spread out its really quite something, I'd prefer that over boring AI that just follows the line non stop, or rubber bands.

The AI does seem good. Not quite aggressive enough (think Need for Speed: Shift) but a noticeable improvement over GT and previous Forzas. It's bloody hard to overtake the pack within a 2-lap race without colliding with them, though, especially on narrower tracks, but I enjoy the challenge.

PostRe: Forza 5 (Xbox One) - Out now by **cooldawn** » Sun Sep 07, 2014 2:46 pm

[iup=3558470]jamcc[/iup] wrote:
Ad7 wrote:I play this nearly every day at work and I must say it's never impressed me graphically. It does look good, just doesn't have dat next gen feel for me. It's a brilliant time trial game though and the handling is sublime... Rivals mode

I agree about the graphics. I saw it being played in GAME earlier this week and Spa looked so last gen. The trees and other scenery looked nowhere near good enough.

It's a launch game. I expect the next one to look considerably better with many legacy features also being included.

PostRe: Forza 5 (Xbox One) - Out now by **Pedz** » Mon Sep 08, 2014 1:04 pm

Does the free weekend end today? As I am able to still jump on this.

PostRe: Forza 5 (Xbox One) - Out now by **Photek** » Mon Sep 08, 2014 2:20 pm

[iup=3559330]Pedz[/iup] wrote:Does the free weekend end today? As I am able to still jump on this.

Haha, yeah it should be over by now.

PostRe: Forza 5 (Xbox One) - Out now by **jamcc** » Tue Sep 09, 2014 2:21 pm

Glad they did the free weekend as I wanted to try the game out. The handling is good and the Drivatars are interesting but the career STILL follows the same GT-style career path and the visuals and sound effects are a mixed bag.

Sometimes when you start a race the sound seems all over the place. Primarily - at least with the in-car view - you should hear the engine noise loud and clear, and everything else should be secondary. But I often heard other cars almost above the noise of my own.

Online seems okay but everyone just tries to crash into you, as usual.

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