Saturday, July 7, 2007


 I know there are plenty of racing and Forza fans here at the Xbl10kclub. Here's some good news for them and all racing fans. Redmond , Washington—Microsoft Game Studios today announced that Forza Motorsport™ 2 will speed onto U.S. retail shelves Tuesday, May 29, and that the price of the Xbox 360™ Wireless Racing Wheel in the U.S. has been lowered to $129.99. Timed to mark the biggest racing event of the year, these announcements are sure to ignite the driving spirit in gamers and car enthusiasts alike, as the 91st Annual Indianapolis 500 kicks off on Friday, May 25.
Tuned and developed in conjunction with the Xbox 360 Wireless Racing Wheel, Forza Motorsport 2 supports true force feedback, setting a new precedent in the racing simulation genre that will have you feeling every bump in the road and every jolt of acceleration as you take the corners on 12 of the most renowned tracks on the globe. With the game running at an astounding 60 frames per second, authentic simulation physics and rumble functionality with the Xbox 360 Wireless Controller, Forza Motorsport 2 offers unprecedented realism and depth for the most complete racing experience in gaming.
Forza 2 Race WeekendAdditionally, to mark the release of the new game, Xbox LIVE® subscribers will be able to participate in the Forza Motorsport 2 Race Weekend, running June 1 through June 3. Xbox LIVE members with Forza Motorsport 2 can log on and participate in " Play & Win" showdowns, livery and photo mode contests, gameplay sessions with developers, and a leaderboard tournament.
Xbox 360 Wireless Racing Wheels and other prizes will be awarded to contest winners, as you experience all the racing excitement you can handle.
Gameplay ExperienceForza Motorsport 2 and the Wireless Racing Wheel combined provide an all-new gameplay experience:
Feel the road just like a professional driver: Through rumble in the Xbox 360 Wireless Controller, get ready for uncompromising responsiveness to every acceleration, downshift, and turn, making the racing experience as true to life as possible. With the latest rumble, force feedback and wireless technologies, form and function are placed into high-speed gaming motion, letting you feel every bump around the turns at famous tracks such as Sebring Raceway as well as the differences in handling and stability in each and every car you drive.
Collect, upgrade and tune hundreds of cars: From sport compacts to purpose- built race cars, Forza Motorsport 2 offers more than 300 cars from more than 50 of the world's leading manufacturers including Ferrari, Porsche, Nissan, VW, GM and Lamborghini. Take your car to the garage and install alternative engines, suspension kits, bolt-on superchargers, brakes, rims, racing slicks and more. Dial-in advanced suspension settings, tire pressure and gear ratios.
Experience uncompromising physics simulation: Top automotive engineers, professional race car drivers and experienced programmers teamed up to create the most complete racing simulator experience available. Cars incur dramatic damage and wear, which affects vehicle performance. Advanced tire and suspension models that respond to heat and pressure changes as well as weight transfer and aerodynamic load are just a few examples of how Forza 2 lets you play both crew chief and driver.
Master real-world tracks from around the world: From the famously challenging Nurburgring Nordschleife to the green hills of Tuscany, race on meticulously designed tracks with an incredible sense of speed and realism. Forza 2 features 47 ribbons across 12 environments, including real-world licensed circuits such as Mugello, Suzuka, and Sebring.
Create and share a masterpiece with the world: Express your inner artist in the paint and upgrade shops with near endless visual personalization options. Customize the shape of your car by combining different licensed rims, performance parts, and aftermarket body kits and create a unique paint scheme using millions of paint and decal options. Then hit the track and take in-game pictures of your creation in the Forza 2 photo mode, or sell your work of art to an eager community for in-game credits over Xbox LIVE using the Forza Auction House.
Compete in a vibrant online community: Take you personalized car onto Xbox LIVE for some intense online wheel-to-wheel racing. Compete in private online seasons with friends or large public tournaments in the seamlessly integrated Xbox LIVE career.** Earn in-game credits and even complete single- player career objectives while racing over Xbox LIVE, or sit back and watch the best racers from around the world complete on Forza Motorsport 2 TV.

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