Forza 5

[XXXIV]

It is easier to drink and race at 9 pm than it is at 9 am. Though not impossible.

Big day ahead....If Im in condition I might be up for it.

[XXXIV]

Bought the F1 car. Niceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee.... I just need to get a handle on the speed but the handling is sweet.

I love the game but where is the weather and where are clubs like F4?

[DChaps]

I did not even realize that an update to Forza 5 came out earlier this week with some cool free surprises. Now we can try out the newest Top Gear "Star in a Reasonably Priced Car" and the Rolls-Royce Wraith. Interesting to note that they have some wheel updates and a couple new rivals contests as well. This game is the reason I ended up buying an Xbox One and I am not regretting it one bit so far.

http://www.forzamotorsport.net/en-us/news/fm5_dlc_cu

Forza Fans, the latest content update for Forza Motorsport 5 has arrived and it is chock-full of awesome for car lovers. With this content update, we’ve added six new cars to Forza Motorsport 5, all available at no extra charge to all players. The list of amazing rides is enough to drop the jaw of even the most cold-hearted car lover. We’re incredibly pleased to welcome a first for the Forza series; in fact, a first for videogames. Rolls-Royce’s Wraith is making its debut in Forza 5, marking the first time Rolls-Royce has ever been featured in a racing game. Wraith is an amazing car – the most powerful Rolls-Royce has ever created – and will surely be a fan-favorite.

As if that wasn’t enough, we’ve got everything from the 2014 Renault Spark SRT_01E, the all-electric star of the upcoming inaugural Formula E series (and star of a new Forza 5 Rivals mode contest, the details of which you can read about below), the long-awaited debut of the Top Gear’s latest “reasonably priced car,” two brand new Infiniti models, and the latest in the legendary Mustang series.

2014 Renault Spark SRT_01E
2014 Rolls-Royce Wraith
2015 Ford Mustang GT
2014 Infiniti Q50S
2014 Infiniti Q50 Eau Rouge
2013 Vauxhall Astra 1.6 Tech Line Top Gear Edition

2013 Vauxhall Astra 1.6 Tech Line Top Gear Edition
Imagine yourself a celebrity and hit the Top Gear Test Track, because the most recent “reasonably-priced car” has arrived in Forza 5. Can you carry enough momentum through Hammerhead to hit top speed as you swing wide into The Follow-Through? Will you gamble and cut the corner onto the back stretch or play it safe? Will you keep all four wheels on the road as you finish strong through Gambon? The Vauxhall Astra 1.6 Tech Line is a sturdy car with peppy acceleration and a comfortable ride. It’s no race car, but when you envision yourself setting your best time on the track after having been coached by The Stig and having to face Jeremy Clarkson in front of the cameras, it might just seem like it.


Wheel Improvements
This content update also adds some crucial improvements to functionality in Forza Motorsport 5. These include improved livery caching as well as some general improvements for the Thrustmaster and MadCatz wheels that are currently available for Xbox One and Forza Motorsport 5. These improvements have been designed to increase the feel and performance of both of these wheels when playing with Forza Motorsport 5.


Formula E contest
Starting today, we’ve got a brand new Rivals event running, starring the 2014 Renault Spark SRT_01E. You can take control of the Formula E car in this Rivals event running on the Long Beach East Circuit and the fastest overall time will win two pair of VIP tickets to the Formula E championship race in Berlin, Germany on May 30, 2015. These VIP tickets will get you access to the VIP-only “Emotion Club,” Formula E’s exclusive hospitality area, where the winners will be able to mingle with drivers and team owners, as well as top-class grandstand-level viewing, and more. (Please note that transportation and hotel is not included with this prize).

Everyone who sets a time in this event will be eligible to win in-game credits as well, so look for the event in the Community Channel of Rivals Mode and good luck! For full terms and conditions, please see http://forzamotorsport.net/en-us/forza_ ... _challenge

HOW TO ENTER / SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS

To enter the Contest you must be an Xbox Live free or Gold member in good standing and have access to an Xbox One console, access to the Xbox One game title “Forza Motorsport 5” and have the 2014 Renault Spark Formula E car DLC. Some content will require purchase to download.

Once you meet these system requirements, you will be entered into the Contest when you complete the following steps within the Entry Period:

1. From an Xbox One console, log in to Forza Motorsport 5 from your valid Xbox LIVE account
2. Choose “Rivals” from the menu
3. Click on the “Monthly Rivals” channel
4. Click on the “Formula E Challenge”
5. Complete a full lap in the game
6. Submit your time on the Challenge leaderboard

We reserve the right to reject any entry, in our sole and absolute discretion, that we determine was based on fraud, cheating or unsportsmanlike conduct. The decisions of the judges are final and binding in all matters related to the Challenge.

You may play the game as many times as necessary during the Entry Period to achieve your fastest time.

[Pete1210]

Good stuff.

I wish we could get some live racing going on Forza 5. I think just about everyone here with an XB1 owns it.

[XXXIV]

This game is the reason I ended up buying an Xbox One and I am not regretting it one bit so far.

Not the reason I bought the One but I am sure glad this game is here. Especially with all the EA rumors about.

Playing the hell out of it. LOVE IT!

Drivatars be crazy!

[Gangrel]

Hey Grandma 34, I beat your time on the Electric Rivals challenge on Long Beach. Try to get it back, sucka!

[XXXIV]

Hey Grandma 34, I beat your time on the Electric Rivals challenge on Long Beach. Try to get it back, sucka!

Grandma?

Im only 48.

Youth is so wasted on the young.

I am glad Im not the only one drinking on thursday.

[Gangrel]

I never drink and drive..... it spills my beer.

[DChaps]

Hey Grandma 34, I beat your time on the Electric Rivals challenge on Long Beach. Try to get it back, sucka!

Your move guys! Man, Long Beach is one of the best looking/realistic feeling tracks ever in a racing sim, PC or console.

[youtube]http://youtu.be/o9o_X5dJWDk[/youtube]

[youtube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o9o_X5dJWDk[/youtube]

[XXXIV]

Well done Don.

I think that is as fast as grandma can go but I may give it a shot over the weekend.

[Gangrel]

Well I know what I'm doing tonight.......

[Gangrel]

To record a big clip do I need to have to have upload snapped while I play , or can I just go into it after I do a good lap and edit my buffered clip?

[Aristo]

To record a big clip do I need to have to have upload snapped while I play , or can I just go into it after I do a good lap and edit my buffered clip?

You can do it after. Be aware that doing a Record That during the time can mess up what you get. When a Record That didn't get exactly what I wanted on a shot in Powerstar Golf, I created a longer clip after, but I could never get it to upload because of an error. I'm assuming that was the reason.

But yes, the console is always recording the last five minuets of any game you are playing.

[DChaps]

Speaking of challenges, Brian Ekberg of Turn 10 posted that there is a Lotus F1 Challenge at Spa this weekend only in the multiplayer hoppers in honor of the F1 circus being at Spa this weekend. I am going to attempt this sometime tonight between 10:00pm - 11:00pm EDT if anyone wants to try and join me.

http://www.forzamotorsport.net/en-us/news/wir_8_22_14

Brian Ekberg - Friday, August 22, 2014

Our next Forza Motorsport 5 Challenge has arrived! To celebrate the return Formula 1 in this weekend’s Belgian Grand Prix, we’ve got a challenge happening in Forza Motorsport 5. This weekend, you’ll be challenged to drive the 2013 Lotus F1 car in the 90 Minute Spa multiplayer hopper. To earn the badge and title associated with this challenge, you’ll need to complete a race in the hopper and drive at least 140 miles in the event. That’s all there is to it!

Like our previous challenges, the 90 Minute Spa challenge will only be available for a short time – this weekend only, in fact! The hopper and the challenge will close for good on Monday so, if you’re looking to add a new badge to your collection, now is the time. I’ll be streaming my attempt at the record on Saturday night from my personal Twitch account – follow me on Twitch for an e-mail notification when my stream fires up. I’d love to have you in there racing with me. One note for those who are interested in taking on this challenge: damage is set to ON, so you’ll need to watch those tricky corners (and your fellow racers) or be prepared to spend some time in the pits. Good luck!

[vader29]

Sport's drivatar had some road rage against me in a race this morning.



Love this game!

[Rodster]

Must have been db's drivatar.

[XXXIV]

Them Drivatars just be crazy....I have recorded a crap load of those just been too lazy to show em. The would be on my feed or whatever its called.

I can only imagine the havoc my dude is raining down on poor innocent racers.

[XXXIV]

I really love driving Lauda's 76 Ferrari.

[Jimmydeicide]

Dude that just sealed it im getting the forza bundle

[pk500]

Mega, XXXIV. What track is that? Can't believe I can't ID it!

[XXXIV]

Its Road Atlanta.

Here is one at Le Mans

[XXXIV]

Well Turn 10 and MS are experiencing an epic failure right now.

Their free Forza weekend has screwed up their servers.

Now Rivals is down or takes forever, there are no leaderboards and even single player racing online doesnt work. At the end of the race your car will just endlessly circle the track waiting for the servers to be fixed.

Did not anticipate the heavier traffic? Great marketing idea! I would really want to buy Forza after this awesome display. What idiots.

[vader29]

At the end of the race your car will just endlessly circle the track waiting for the servers to be fixed.

I had a race in career do that this afternoon, thought I screwed something up because I had the tv snapped while playing, which by the way is very cool. Good to know it was that as I forgot about the free Forza weekend.

[DChaps]

I feel bad for them. Turn 10 are really one of the few development teams that truly supports their products well after release. I mean, I was able to earn credits in Forza 5 for playing Forza 2. Anyway, it does seem like they must have somehow underestimated the load, but I am sure it was attempted to be factored in. I have had contact in their forums with enough of them to know they are not dummies. They will figure out a way to make it right and do it again. They got a lot of flack for the credits and DLC system when Forza 5 was released, and in a couple months they had changed and/or addressed every issue for the better, and awesome tracks and cars were released for free, months after the game was out. It is frustrating though. The first weekend I have had in a long time that I could have got in a little gaming and the two games I wanted to play, Forza 5 and The Golf Club, both mess up on me. Oh well.....

[XXXIV]

I feel bad for them. Turn 10 are really one of the few development teams that truly supports their products well after release. I mean, I was able to earn credits in Forza 5 for playing Forza 2. Anyway, it does seem like they must have somehow underestimated the load, but I am sure it was attempted to be factored in. I have had contact in their forums with enough of them to know they are not dummies. They will figure out a way to make it right and do it again. They got a lot of flack for the credits and DLC system when Forza 5 was released, and in a couple months they had changed and/or addressed every issue for the better, and awesome tracks and cars were released for free, months after the game was out. It is frustrating though. The first weekend I have had in a long time that I could have got in a little gaming and the two games I wanted to play, Forza 5 and The Golf Club, both mess up on me. Oh well.....

All you say is true and I agree. They have yet to lie in my face or hide behind half truths.

That car driving endless laps was just weird.

The servers are still down today but at least single player races will end when they end. Can get some races in with Lauda's car before football.