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PS3 System Software Update V.4.10 goes live later today

gazzara — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 11:49:04 +0000

A new system software update (v4.10) for PlayStation 3 (PS3) will be released later today in what looks like tweaks for browser improvements and how your PSN account is defined.

Here is a summary of what it includes:

The Internet Browser has been improved. This will result in better display of content and page layouts are displayed with greater accuracy. Some websites that could not be displayed correctly prior to the release of PS3 system software 4.10, including interactive websites, are now supported.
You can automatically set the time more accurately via the Internet every time your PS3 system connects to PlayStation Network (PSN). This can be done via [Settings] > [Date and Time Settings] > [Set Automatically] on the XMB (XrossMediaBar).
PSN Account will be renamed Sony Entertainment Network Account. This will not result in any changes to how you log in or the details you use to do so.

In order to download PS3 system software version 4.10, you will need a minimum 180MB of free space on either the PS3 Hard Disk Drive (System Update) or on removable storage media (PC Update).

Forza Motorsport 4 American Le Mans series pack out now

gazzara — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 09:41:51 +0000

The newest “Forza Motorsport 4” Car Pack will be available for download starting Tuesday, February 7 on Xbox LIVE Marketplace, adding a new crop of incredible cars for Forza players to collect, drive, and explore.

Available for 560 Microsoft Points, the pack meshes an assortment of Le Mans racers, a heavily modified luxury car, an E3 award winner, and some pure American muscle owned by one of the world’s most famous fighters.

The February American Le Mans Series Pack features 10 vehicles prepped and polished for the avid car aficionado:

· 2011 #2 Audi Sport North America R18 TDI: Featuring a closed cockpit design (the first such Audi Le Mans car fielded in more than 10 years), the R18 is a marvel of modern racing design. Featuring a lighter materials and a premium on aerodynamic efficiency, it’s little wonder the R18 TDI brought home top honors during the 2011 24 Hours of Le Mans.
· 2011 Panoz #050 Panoz Racing Abruzzi: A five hundred horsepower engine that will feel right at home tearing down the straights of Le Mans, the Panoz Racing Abruzzi’s tusk-like front end marries unique styling with impressive performance.
· 2010 Dodge Quinton “Rampage” Jackson Challenger SRT8: Owned by UFC fighter Quinton “Rampage” Jackson, this 2010 Dodge Challenger SRT8 is one of the most aggressive-looking cars ever seen in the Forza Motorsport series. With red and black rims that need to be seen to be believed, this Challenger will turn heads in Forza 4 the moment the race begins.
· 1991 Mazda #55 Team Mazdaspeed 787B: One of the most unique sounding cars in Forza 4, the Wankel rotary engine-equipped 787B is also legendary for its performance. It won the 1991 24 Hours of Le Mans race and the model was soon retired after FIA rules changes subsequently banned the use of Wankel-type rotary engines.
· 2011 Bentley Platinum Motorsports Continental GT: This Bentley Continental GT features a widebody construction that was custom created by Los Angeles-based Platinum Motorsports. The Continental GT looks great and features some serious power underneath the hood—two factors that contributed it to being selected as Forza Motorsport’s “E3 2011 Car of Show”.
· 1986 #2 Audi Sport quattro S1: Introduced in 1985 as a Group B rally entrant, this was the car that put Audi’s rallying program on the map. One of the most powerful Group B cars ever made, the quattro S1 held multiple hill climb world records in its day and is still widely regarded as one of the most incredible race cars Audi has produced.
· 1992 Alfa Romeo 155 Q4: A “compact executive” with the heart of a touring car, the 155 Q4 features a 2.0 liter turbocharged engine capable of 187 horsepower and an all-wheel drive drivetrain.
· 1995 Ford Mustang Cobra R: Long sought after by Forza’s Mustang fans, the 1995 Ford Mustang Cobra R is big and beefy American muscle at its finest. Its SVT-modified 5.8 liter Windsor V8 pumps out 300 horsepower and plenty of torque. The car’s legendary status is further enhanced by its rarity—just 250 Cobra R models were produced.
· 2011 Holden HSV GTS: More power, better handling, and new technology are all hallmarks of Holden’s 2011 HSV GTS. The car’s MRC suspension brings a responsive ride in the corners that, when coupled with the 6.2 liter V8, makes the GTS a joy to drive.
· 2011 Volkswagen Polo GTI: A great-looking hatchback with surprising grit underneath the hood, the 2011 Polo GTI packs a 1.4 liter twin charged engine combining both a turbocharger and a supercharger, belting out an impressive 177 horsepower in a compact size.

Forza Motorsport 4 – Review (360)

gazzara — Thu, 13 Oct 2011 10:05:24 +0000

Simulation racers are, for the most part, personal experiences and everyone that criticises or applauds a certain title and the way it performs have validity in their own right.

Likes
- Reworked Career Mode
- Graphically beautiful
- Amazing new community features
- Improved handling
- Rivals
- Best variety of cars ever
Dislikes
- Not enough new tracks
- A.I. can do some crazy things

For me Forza has always had a place in my heart, from the early offering on the Xbox racing in split screen with a friend to the rediculous amounts of hours that I invested into Forza Motorsport 2 to be at the top of my game and even once get a top 50 in the world lap time. With Forza, there have always been advancements in the product and an ambition that few could replicate in the final product.

After the wow factor of painting and tuning alongside the community element of Forza 2 came a sterile representation, in my opinion, of all that was good with the release of Forza Motorsport 3. Don’t get me wrong though. Forza 3 was a masterpiece in craftsmanship that utilised a lot old features and married them with new handling physics and modelling as well as several features that catered for drifting, filming, drag racing to name a few which resulted in us giving the title a top score of 5 out of 5 but something happened in there that turned me off of it. To me it had lost some charm and became a little lifeless, something that I didn’t want to invest the time I had before in or take that kicking from the wife about playing the game too much, something we can all relate to – right? I am not wrong in this thought as apparently there have been quite a few that left the world of Forza behind also.

Well, with Forza Motorsport 4′s imminent release, Turn 10 have the ability to redress the balance and restore order to the world of simulation racing. What is apparent right from the outset is that the game has got its mojo back. It has soul, it has personality and it is everything to everyone and will wrap you up in a warm bundle of love that gushes from the heart.

Anyone that has played Forza, no matter what your skill level, will need to do the following first. Turn all of the assists off! I completely forgot that all of the assists are turned on for my little soaree around one of the new tracks in the game, Bernese Alps. Turn 10 have once again catered to everyone here as I allowed my 4 year old son to take over the lap and actually finish off the race – well going to show that this game is accessible to everyone. The real fun though comes as you switch everything off. The handling and physics engines have been refined to get maximum enjoyment from the cars and in cockpit view that has so much detail in makes you feel as though you are at one with the car, can feel every bump, slide and tire trying to grip for traction on the variety of roads available. Yeah, Turn 10, you’ve nailed this baby alright and things only get better!

Anyone that has played Forza 3 will also get a few little bonus items added depending on your level of completion, for me was a few bonus cars added to my garage off the bat that allowed me to get behind the wheels of a few better class cars rather than the Citroen C1 I eventually chose as my initial car from the Bernese Alps trial. The World Tour will be your staple way of earning money, XP as well as bonus cars for each level complete and manufacturer rewards that work slightly different then before. World Tour also gives you a choice of events depending on the car you have and feels nowhere near the sort of slog that previous Forza’s threw at you. Instead a variety of events are offered from track days, races, head to heads to wacky events based around the Top Gear test track that makes its first appearance in the series. One thing that you will also notice pretty instantly is the way the game throws money at you with not a lot to do than to spend it on cars. The levelling system is easier to reach high levels fast and the cars manufacturer level system will stop you paying for car parts after level 5 and then start giving you bonus credits thereon! This enables you to constantly think about buying cars rather than saving money for parts, tunes etc.

For all of the beauty of the remodelled single player campaign, community and Rivals is where the longevity of Forza 4 kicks in. Forza is famed for its online and community features including events and tools for painters, drifters, film directors , drag racers, hot lappers etc, all have been reworked slightly to give a little more satisfaction to the experience. Storefronts and auction houses also make a return but the big seller here is the newly introduced feature, Rivals.

Rivals is based loosely around EA’s creation Autolog which was first seen last year in Hot Pursuit. Lap times etc are all up for grabs and relavent messages will be sent to your friends to show your achievement and give them something to try and beat. If you want something to loose half of your life with then this is it. Addictive as hell if you have a competitive bone in your body, Rivals will suck hours out of your day hunting down you friends times only for them to beat you back. Turn 10 has also introduced community events too which will based around Rivals tech which will allow you to compete in numerous events at your leisure against your friends and the rest of the world. These events will change every month or so and it definitely a breath of fresh air and something a little different to sway you away from an already packed title.

Clubs has also made an appearance in the game which will allow you to go online with friends that join your club, race, compete against other clubs as well as share cars and tunes together too. With the amount of competitiveness out there with very good racing teams racing in previous Forza’s, clubs has them covered in a nice tidy one stop area for all members to arrange everything regarding their competitions.

Forza 4 is an astounding achievement but there are a few niggles. Although there are new tracks within the game, I feel that there could have been more but what is there have been beautifully rendered and all run at a very smooth 60fps. I just feel that there are so many other classic tracks out there, Brands Hatch and Brno for example that have more history and deserve their place within the game. Not including the new Silverstone track feels like a smack in the teeth to any British racer too, although I prefer the old one that’s not to say that this oversight doesn’t cause a clench of a fist. Last but not least, the A.I. can be very unpredictable with some strange outcomes in certain races. I am all for hard A.I. and Forza 4 certainly provides them in places but when you have a driver racing on Sunset Reverse that fully locks his wheel to the left and cuts right across the track in front of you taking out two cars you have to question the validity of that driver being on the track in the first place!

These small gripes can be tweaked, updated or downloaded as DLC and although they niggle a little, in the overall scheme of things become nothing that will break the experience. Forza 4 serves as the ultimate car and racing experience giving you a sense of speed and inertia that is not experienced in any other racing game and although Kinect’s features like racing with no wheel seem gimmicky, there is a place for it using Autovista to discover and explore in great detail the cars that you are driving.

Overall, Forza Motorsport is the tour de force in racing games that brings a passion and feel to it that will bring many a racer back that may have deserted it in the past. Forza Motorsport 4 is everything that Gran Turismo 5 aspires to be and cements itself as the go to racer of this year, hands down, with no exceptions! Wrestling an R1 car out of a bend has never felt so good …..

Forza Motorsport 4 – Endangered Species trailer

gazzara — Tue, 04 Oct 2011 09:30:21 +0000

With increasing environmental regulations, clogged motorways, safety restrictions and traffic cameras, the world of car enthusiasts is shrinking, its celebration more rare.

Forza Motorsport 4, available exclusively on Xbox 360 on 14^th October provides a safe haven for car lovers and adrenaline seekers to challenge modern conventions and keep the fire of our car culture burning.

In the live action short film titled “Endangered Species,” Jeremy Clarkson, host of BBC’s “Top Gear,” provides the narration for a tongue-in-cheek illustration of something many car lovers already know: that the real world is becoming an unfriendly place for those who truly love automobiles.

Taking place in the middle of a claustrophobic metropolis, the short film features edge-of-your-seat driving by world renowned stunt driver Martin Ivanov, whose credits include the “The Bourne Supremacy,” “Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol,” “Quantum of Solace” and more.

Forza Motorsport 4 demo available now

gazzara — Mon, 03 Oct 2011 13:08:46 +0000

Celebrate car passion today by joining in on the “Forza Motorsport 4” Xbox LIVE demo, where fans will get the chance to jump into the driver’s seat before the game’s launch. Starting today, Xbox LIVE Gold members can download the “Forza Motorsport 4” demo, and all other Xbox LIVE members will be able to download it starting on 7 October.

The Xbox LIVE demo includes five of the world’s most exhilarating cars on several circuits of the all-new Bernese Alps track:

· 2010 Ferrari 458 Italia
· 2012 BMW M5
· 2011 Subaru Impreza WRX STI
· 1970 Mercury Cougar Eliminator
· 2009 Pagani Zonda Cinque

When signed into Xbox LIVE, the demo will also support official leaderboards for lap times and showcase the all-new Rivals Mode that will let players compete online against their friends in a variety of game types, whether they’re online or not, by challenging them for bragging rights and rewards. The “Forza Motorsport 4” demo will feature three Rivals Mode events, set in the Bernese Alps:

· Round the Mountain – In this hot-lapping challenge, you’ll race your rival in one of the world’s ultimate road cars, the Pagani Zonda Cinque Roadster, through the breathtaking vistas of the Brunnen Lauterbraunen ribbon
· BMW Blitz – Put your driving skills to the test in the powerful, sharp-handling 2012 BMW M5 as you weave through slower traffic along the slowing Stadtplatz Circuit
· Alpine Rush – In this Track Day Rivals event, you’ll battle slower traffic as you navigate the sweeping turns of the Bernese Alps Club Circuit

Fans are encouraged to pre-order “Forza Motorsport 4” before its launch on 14 October to ensure they can get their hands on the Limited Collector’s Edition and to receive the “Launch Bonus” car pack as supplies will be limited. Be one of the first to purchase “Forza Motorsport 4” and receive an exclusive five car pack to race, tune, paint and share:

· Ford Mustang GT Coupe 1965: Take to the road in this classic American stallion, one of Ford’s most successful launch cars behind the Model A.
· Koenigsegg Agera 2011: “The Agera–from the Swedish verb “to act”–celebrates 15 years of Koenigsegg’s uncompromising philosophy of making dream cars.”
· Lexus SC300 1997: A classic personal luxury coupé, the SC300 combines a powerful racer with a 225bhp I6-powered engine.
· RUF RGT-8 2011: The spectacular RGT-8 is powered by a 4.5-liter V8 engine that has been fine tuned to deliver unmatchable sports car power and curb appeal.
· Tesla Roadster Sport 2011: For luxury car fans, the Roadster Sport is electric heaven. Get behind the wheel of this electric two-seater and go zero to 60 mph in 3.7 seconds with a peak rating of 288 horsepower.

Fans who purchase the Limited Collector’s Edition for £59.99 ERP (available exclusively from GAME and Gamestation) will get the ultimate day-one experience with an additional 25 cars from exclusive car packs and bonus car offers. Bundled together with a polished Steelbook™ DVD Case, the Limited Collector’s Edition content includes the following:

· The VIP Car Pack ( 2011 Bugatti Veyron Super Sport, 2011 Ferrari 458 Challenge, 2011 Lamborghini Gallardo LP570-4 Superleggera, 2010 Noble M600 and 2011 RUF Rt 12 R)
· The limited quantity “Launch Bonus” car pack available for fans who order early (1965 Ford Mustang GT Coupe, 2011 Koenigsegg Agera, 1997 Lexus SC300, 2011 RUF RGT-8 and 2011 Tesla Roadster Sport)
· A 10-car add-on pack of American muscle cars (also available for purchase at launch on Xbox LIVE Marketplace)
· Custom-designed BMW cars from the “Forza Motorsport 4” BMW Design Challenge
· VIP Membership status within the Forza community, including special recognition in new community features, leaderboards, ForzaMotorsport.net and more
· A book titled “Cars of Forza Motorsport 4 Presented by Top Gear,” written by the “Top Gear” team, is a stunning 96-page book that describes in-game cars from the Autovista™ experience and features imagery from game and the Top Gear photo library
· A vinyl sticker set featuring the logos of “Forza Motorsport 4,” “Top Gear” and Turn 10

Forza Motorsport 4 gets BMW exclusive

gazzara — Mon, 27 Jun 2011 20:48:48 +0000

Forza Motorsport 4 speeds to launch on 14 October as it pushes the racing genre forward with unmatched graphics, groundbreaking new community features, radical experiences only possible with Kinect and a landslide of cars from elite automotive brands.

And while all “Forza Motorsport 4” players will enjoy this premiere automotive experience, Turn 10 announced that, starting today, fans who purchase the Limited Collector’s Edition for £59.99 ERP (available exclusively from GAME and Gamestation) will get the ultimate day-one experience with an additional 25 cars from exclusive car packs and bonus car offers. “Forza Motorsport 4” fans will also be the first in the world to get behind the wheel of the 2012 BMW M5, which was recently unveiled in “Forza Motorsport 4” at the Nürburgring 24 Hour Race in Germany.

Be among the first to take the newly announced 2012 BMW M5 for a test drive before the production car comes out in 2012

The meticulously designed 2012 BMW M5 is the most powerful production sedan ever created by BMW’s M division and will be featured on the cover of the “Forza Motorsport 4” Limited Collector’s Edition. The 2012 BMW M5 will be available as part of the “BMW M5 Fan Pack,” available starting at launch to all “Forza Motorsport 4” owners who download it from Xbox LIVE Marketplace. With the BMW M5, fans will be able to experience Autovista mode, where “Top Gear’s” Jeremy Clarkson takes fans on a virtual tour of the world’s most sought-after cars. In addition, the M5 will be added to fans’ garages and a BMW theme will be available for download on Xbox LIVE Marketplace.

“At BMW we are thrilled to offer fans the first chance, whether it’s in game or on the road, to experience the brand new BMW M5 in ‘Forza Motorsport 4,’” said Mr. Ralf Hussmann, general manager BMW Sportmarketing & Cooperation. “‘Forza Motorsport’ players are some of the most loyal and passionate automotive fans in the world, so the choice to partner with Turn 10 Studios to feature our car in the game and on the cover of the Limited Collector’s Edition was an obvious win for BMW. We invite fans everywhere to celebrate the new M5 debut in ‘Forza Motorsport 4’ on 14 October”.

Test your design skills in the brand new “Forza Motorsport 4” BMW Design Challenge

The “Forza Motorsport 4” BMW Design Challenge is inspired by the world-renowned BMW Art Car programme which began in 1975 and has featured some of the greatest artists of our time, including Andy Warhol, Roy Lichtenstein, David Hockney and Jeff Koons. Bringing together the worlds of art and motorsports, the “Forza Motorsport 4” BMW Design Challenge invites talented artists to paint original pieces on a digital version of the 2010 BMW M6 Coupe. Turn 10 Studios and BMW will select a winning design to bring to life digitally in the game, and complement four other designed cars from the BMW M stable. The other cars will be custom designed by BMW, Turn 10 and other talented artists and will all made available in the Limited Collector’s Edition. Those cars include:

· 2008 BMW M3 E92
· 2008 BMW Z4 M Coupe
· 1981 BMW M1
· 2012 BMW M5

Those interested in entering the design challenge and more information about “Forza Motorsport 4” can find more details at http://www.ForzaMotorsport.net.

Bundled together with a polished Steelbook™ DVD Case, the Limited Collector’s Edition content includes the following:

· The VIP Car Pack

o 2011 Bugatti Veyron Super Sport

o 2011 Ferrari 458 Challenge

o 2011 Lamborghini Gallardo LP570-4 Superleggera

o 2010 Noble M600

o 2011 RUF Rt 12 R

· The limited quantity “Launch Bonus” car pack available for fans who order early

o 1965 Ford Mustang GT Coupe

o 2011 Koenigsegg Agera

o 1997 Lexus SC300

o 2011 RUF RGT-8

o 2011 Tesla Roadster Sport

· A 10-car add-on pack of American muscle cars (also available for purchase at launch on Xbox LIVE Marketplace)
· Custom-designed BMW cars from the “Forza Motorsport 4” BMW Design Challenge
· VIP Membership status within the Forza community, including special recognition in new community features, leaderboards, ForzaMotorsport.net and more
· A book titled “Cars of Forza Motorsport 4 Presented by Top Gear,” written by the “Top Gear” team, is a stunning 96-page book that describes in-game cars from the Autovista™ experience and features imagery from game and the Top Gear photo library
· A vinyl sticker set featuring the logos of “Forza Motorsport 4,” “Top Gear” and Turn 10

Fans are encouraged to pre-order “Forza Motorsport 4” today to ensure they can get their hands on the Limited Collector’s Edition and to receive the “Launch Bonus” car pack as supplies will be limited.

The standard edition of Forza Motorsport 4 will also be available for £49.99 ERP with the following in game car packs available exclusively when pre-ordering with selected retailers:

· Subaru Impreza WRX STI, available exclusively when pre-ordering at GAME
· MINI John Cooper Works Clubman, available exclusively when pre-ordering at Gamestation
· Alfa Romeo Giulietta Quadrifoglio Verde, available exclusively when pre-ordering at Amazon.co.uk
· Honda CR-Z EX, available exclusively when pre-ordering at HMV
· BMW 1 Series M Coupe, available exclusively when pre-ordering at The Hut, Zavvi.com, Shopto.net and Play.com

Profile Import coming to Forza Motorsport 4

gazzara — Thu, 26 May 2011 15:31:51 +0000

For those who have invested tireless hours in “Forza Motorsport 3”, Turn 10 Studios is pleased to announce a unique “Forza Motorsport 4” feature called Profile Import, which rewards fans for their time.

Based on your player level and the cars in your garage in “Forza Motorsport 3”, gift cars will be automatically added to your “Forza Motorsport 4” garage and you’ll also receive bonus gifts and credits. And for those who spent hours creating intricate layers and liveries in the “Forza Motorsport 3” Livery Editor, you will be able to import those layers, so your time isn’t lost!

Ferrari 458 Italia becomes Forza Motorsport 4 cover car

gazzara — Thu, 26 May 2011 15:12:42 +0000

Today Turn 10 Studios is also revealing that the cover car for the standard edition of “Forza Motorsport 4” is the Ferrari 458 Italia. The Ferrari 458 Italia is an 8-cylinder two-seater berlinetta with a mid-rear mounted engine, and represents a genuine break with the past in terms of Maranello’s previous high-performance sports cars. The Turn 10 team has worked closely with Ferrari to include every intricate detail of the Ferrari 458 Italia in the game, from its sleek aerodynamic design to its exquisitely modeled 4499 cc V8 engine, offering players the most realistic driving experience off the track. “The Ferrari 458 Italia was a perfect fit for the ‘Forza Motorsport 4’ hero car. It has the ideal blend of style, creative flair, cutting-edge technology and power that makes it just as gorgeous to look at as it is thrilling to take to the track,” said Dan Greenawalt, creative director of Turn 10 Studios. “We’ve worked closely with our partners at Ferrari to bring this amazing car to life in your living room.”

Kinect breaks 10 million sale milestone

gazzara — Thu, 10 Mar 2011 10:17:21 +0000

Following one of the biggest launches in consumer electronics history, Kinect for Xbox 360 continued its momentum in 2011 reaching 10 million Kinect sensors sold worldwide to date.

Not only were sensor sales an overwhelming success, but Kinect drove significant game sales with more than 10 million standalone Kinect games sold worldwide to date.

Guinness World Records: Kinect for Xbox 360 is Fastest Selling Consumer Electronics Device

In a nod to the recent sales success of Kinect, Guinness World Records has officially named Kinect for Xbox 360 the fastest selling consumer electronics device, which sold an average of 133,333 units per day for a total of 8 million units in its first 60 days between 4 November 2010 and 3 January 2011. The record confirmation comes just after the latest release of the Guinness World Records 2011 Gamer’s Edition, which features dedicated sections to Kinect.

“The sales figures here speak for themselves,” said Gaz Deaves, Gaming Editor for Guinness World Records. “According to independent research, no other consumer electronics device sold faster within a 60-day time span, which is an incredible achievement considering the strength of the sector.”

More transformative Kinect games and entertainment experiences to come:-

While the accolades continue to roll in for Kinect, there is still so much more controller-free entertainment to be enjoyed for the 50 million Xbox 360 owners worldwide. Beginning this spring, get ready to play more games, watch more movies and TV shows, and enjoy more social experiences with Kinect for Xbox 360 including:

Avatar Kinect. Coming this year, Avatar Kinect is a new social entertainment experience on Xbox LIVE that brings your Avatar to life. Using the power of Kinect, control your Avatar’s movements and expressions – when you smile, frown, nod and speak – your Avatar will do the same. With Avatar Kinect, you can hang out with up to seven friends in a variety of creative themed environments and capture animated videos that you can share via Facebook. Whether friends getting together to socialise, social networkers looking for new ways to speak to their community or just fun reenacting your favourite movie lines, Avatar Kinect opens up a whole new world of creativity and social interactivity.
Body and Brain Connection” (NAMCO BANDAI Games). Developed under the supervision of renowned Japanese neuroscientist Dr. Ryuta Kawahima, “Body and Brain Connection” challenges players of all ages to exercise both their minds and bodies with fun, fast-paced mini-games ranging from math, logic and memory to reflex and physical-orientation exercises using the full-motion capabilities of Kinect for Xbox 360. “Body and Brain Connection” is now available on Xbox 360.
“Michael Jackson The Experience” (Ubisoft). Featuring songs from Michael Jackson’s extensive catalogue, as well as an array of his signature, awe-inspiring dance moves, “Michael Jackson The Experience” is the ultimate interactive game that enables players to be the star of the show, with no controllers or microphones required. “Michael Jackson The Experience” will be available on Xbox 360 beginning 15 April.
“Child of Eden” (Q Entertainment/Ubisoft) – Winner of several E3 awards, “Child of Eden” is a multi-sensory shooter from the mind of renowned game designer Tetsuya Mizuguchi that will send players diving into a kaleidoscopic matrix of synchronised music and mind-blowing visuals. Since “Child of Eden” was designed with Kinect for Xbox 360 in mind, only on Xbox 360 players will experience the controller-free magic that provides a new dimension of immersion when the game launches later this year.
“The Gunstringer” (Twisted Pixel Games). From the developers that brought you award-winning hits like “Splosion Man” and “The Maw” comes an all-new Kinect-exclusive title, “The Gunstringer” for Xbox LIVE Arcade. Take control of an undead marionette in an epic Wild West stage production that requires your puppeteering and quick draw shooting skills to exact revenge on the Gunstringer’s enemies – all controller-free. “The Gunstringer” will be available on Xbox LIVE Arcade this spring.

“Kung Fu Panda 2 video game” (THQ). Po the Panda is back and ready for another epic, action-packed adventure in the “Kung Fu Panda 2 video game.” The kung fu action is taken to a whole new level with the addition of Kinect as players pick up where the movie sequel leaves off, helping Po and the Furious Five use full-body kung fu moves to save kung fu forever. The “Kung Fu Panda 2 video game” will be available on Kinect for Xbox 360 this May in line with the theatrical release.
Carnival Games: Monkey See, Monkey Do” (2K Play). The “Carnival Games” series is back with exciting new ways to play! Available exclusively for Kinect for Xbox 360 on 15 April, this full-body experience features 20 new family-friendly games and attractions that bring the midway to life, including Alley Ball, Shark Tank and a Monkey Barker dance-off, as well as interactive prizes and surprises!
“Sesame Street: Once Upon a Monster” (Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment). Available this autumn, kids and parents will embark on an uplifting and funny family adventure exclusively on Kinect for Xbox 360. Join Cookie Monster, Elmo and other Sesame Street characters as they explore a living storybook titled “Once Upon a Monster.” Meet zany new monster friends, help them solve their problems, forge friendships, and learn important life lessons along the way.

Forza 4 confirmed for Autumn 2011

gazzara — Mon, 13 Dec 2010 11:57:37 +0000

Fire up your Xbox 360 and brace yourself for the most anticipated racing game of 2011.

As part of the annual Video Game Awards on SPIKE TV, Microsoft gave a thrilling first glimpse at what’s in store for gamers next year, announcing the highly anticipated arrival of Turn 10 Studios’ “Forza Motorsport 4” in Autumn 2011.

The definitive racing game of 2011, “Forza Motorsport 4” will bring together genre-defining, controller-based racing, the power and freedom of Kinect, and content from leading brands like “Top Gear” to create an automotive experience unlike anything before it.

“Forza Motorsport 4” will be the most expansive and vividly realistic automotive experience across any console, bringing you closer to the edge than you’ve ever been before. Through the power of Kinect, players will be able to step through the TV screen and jump into the driver’s seat while the engaging controller-based experience will let you take on the bone-jarring physics, unparalleled levels of customisation, and rosters of dream cars and tracks. Offering game-play that will electrify racing fans and excite car lovers and novices alike, the highest-rated racing franchise of this generation returns in Autumn 2011.

For fans looking for the best racing experience available today, the “Forza Motorsport 3 Ultimate Collection” for Xbox 360 is in stores now and includes the award-winning racing title, all previously released Game Add-ons, and the Koenigsegg CCX, LEXUS LFA, and Mercedes Benz SLS-AMG supercars as part of the “Stig’s Garage Car Pack.” Owners will also receive a special 90-minute video compilation featuring “Top Gear” hosts Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond and James May, as well as an exclusive Xbox LIVE “Top Gear” premium dashboard theme.