Forza Motorsport 3 - Page 3

Noddy · 22-10-2009, 06:15 PM

Just got the call to pick up my preorder. Nice and early. See you all in a few hours for my verdict.........

Fireblade · 22-10-2009, 06:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Noddy

Just got the call to pick up my preorder. Nice and early. See you all in a few hours for my verdict.........

So did I, but unfortunately for me Im working so won't be able to play until I get home at 12 tonite :( Sneaking off at lunch time to pick it up though

Franco Cozzo · 22-10-2009, 07:19 PM

Was a big deal earlier today about an embargo and no stores would sell any copies until they got the official word, which must have just been in the last few hours because on the whirlpool forums there was a LOT of complaining and people trying to jip stores into selling them copies..

Rodp · 22-10-2009, 07:43 PM

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Originally Posted by XCPWSF

Was a big deal earlier today about an embargo and no stores would sell any copies until they got the official word, which must have just been in the last few hours because on the whirlpool forums there was a LOT of complaining and people trying to jip stores into selling them copies..

I've been watching that while I'm in a training course. It's amazing how quickly grown men are turned into quivering messes over a game for a console!

A couple walking away in a huff because some vendor wouldn't sell them the game early and risk a $50,000 penalty (?).

I'm not in a rush for it, I'll go grab a copy tomorrow and make up some bollocks to the boss so I can get a few hours in before I have to go out Friday night. ;)

**Grunter** · 22-10-2009, 08:02 PM

Typical. I'm looking forward to getting into Forza 3 and my xBox red rings. Will be a couple of weeks before it gets back.

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After liking the demo, I'm looking forward to seeing what you all think when you've given it a workout!

Fireblade · 22-10-2009, 08:02 PM

Not good Grunter, I would be spewing if mine red rings when looking forward to a game for so long.

They must've got word to sell it, just picked my collectors edition up, and it has a sticker on it warning them not to sell it before 23/10/09 otherwise it violates there agreement.

Franco Cozzo · 22-10-2009, 08:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Rodp

I've been watching that while I'm in a training course. It's amazing how quickly grown men are turned into quivering messes over a game for a console!

A couple walking away in a huff because some vendor wouldn't sell them the game early and risk a $50,000 penalty (?).

I'm not in a rush for it, I'll go grab a copy tomorrow and make up some bollocks to the boss so I can get a few hours in before I have to go out Friday night. ;)

I think its $200,000 base fine + $10,000 per game and they get all new releases late from then on, DSE got hit with that in 2007.

Rodp · 22-10-2009, 10:16 PM

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Originally Posted by XCPWSF

I think its $200,000 base fine + $10,000 per game and they get all new releases late from then on, DSE got hit with that in 2007.

Wow. I knew it was big several years ago but didn't realise it had grown to $200k.

To think these adults have chucked a tanty and pulled their pre-order and spat the dummy over a $100 game because the shop wasn't willing to risk a $200k+ fine.

Fireblade · 22-10-2009, 10:22 PM

I walked in to the game shop this morning to see if it was in yet, he said no not yet and if it is today he will call me. I said no worries will pick it up first thing in the morning and walked out. Got the call later on saying it was available, went and picked it up on my lunch break, another guy was there trying to buy the collectors edition which I think is pre-order only, they said they only have the normal ones and he flipped and walked out, the guy was in his late 30's. Moral of the story = Pre-order.

Noddy · 23-10-2009, 12:55 AM

Eb games are charging 120 for the CE, jb Hifi only 99.00. When I pre ordered it I thought this will be lame but box set is quite good. Glad I got it. Btw loving the game so far.....

Fireblade · 23-10-2009, 01:24 AM

Yeah I paid $120, oh well want it bad enough and I got a download of the game stop BMW. Installing game and downloads now and will be playing soon enough. Was suprised at the quality myself, liking the box

Nappa · 23-10-2009, 08:27 AM

I picked up my copy last night at about 6pm, and played it for about an hour. Did the first couple of career events in a WS Fiesta Zetec S, then modded it to have 169kw, then punted the RS Focus round the Nurburgring.
I'm really impressed. Heaps of awsome new cars, graphics are on the cars, but also the scenery.
I like the in car view however its not as good as Project Gotham where you could look around in the car.
The thing is you can change the drive train in any car, so I was racing around a in a Fiat 500 Abarth… RWD. The game also features a rewind button so if you happen to prang your car or end up in the kitty litter you can rewind and correct your driving.
Heaps of fun, make sure you turn off the auto brake feature when you play.

Franco Cozzo · 23-10-2009, 10:19 AM

Anyone browse through the car lists? Any Aussie cars in the game?

hardlynormal · 23-10-2009, 10:51 AM

only the VE/FG Super cars

and the overseas versions of the HSV's (monaro/clubsport)

Grechie · 23-10-2009, 11:05 AM

I picked it up last night, JB called me

I cant believe how good this game is, im loving the drags too!

XCPWSF, there is the V8 supercars, but also under pontiac it has a HSV VE, i think grange or GTS ? its called the G8 GXP.

Wild Inc. · 23-10-2009, 12:11 PM

My new toy.
Have loved the forza gams since the original back on the old black Xbox.
Great fun.
Pre - ordered the limited edition version from EB, and pick it up yesterday.
The V8's are great fun, very taily though.

Decided to add this to my key ring...

Awesome game

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blueoval · 23-10-2009, 12:23 PM

Im picking up the game tonight. Limited Edition supposedly. Are there any Australian tracks?

hardlynormal · 23-10-2009, 12:23 PM

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Originally Posted by blueoval

Im picking up the game tonight. Limited Edition supposedly. Are there any Australian tracks?

nup..

blueoval · 23-10-2009, 12:30 PM

dam. You reckon they could be released on an online update?

Grechie · 23-10-2009, 01:34 PM

I was up till 1:30 this morning playing, very addictive!

Im hoping they release bathurst as DLC some day!

Rodp · 23-10-2009, 01:40 PM

Seems silly to have V8 Supercars and no Aussie tracks.

Digging it at the moment. Interface is slick and quick, something GT5 really needs to take a look at. Love the idea of being able to shoehorn different motors into smaller cars (stuck a 3.6l into my Scirocco

) and being able to change the drivetrain around.

Spudz27 · 23-10-2009, 02:59 PM

Just got the Collectors edition for $20 (traded a few games) what is the usb device for? My username is Doops21 for anyone wanting multi player.

Ryan · 23-10-2009, 03:06 PM

I picked up the game today, and I love it. Yeah it's a shame there are no V8SC tracks, but atleast the V8s are represented. In Forza 1 there was a track based off Mount Panorama. Blue Mountains it was called.

I only have a couple of gripes with this game.

1) I think with the clutch the car should stall if you let it out too fast, or stalling if you don't hold it when coming to a stop. V8SC 2, and 3 had it, and it added another challenge.

2) Although it's not an enormous deal, but I think there should've been some shifting animations. I don't know, but it kind of takes away from the interior view. Like I said it's not a huge deal, but would've been a nice touch since GT5P, and NFS Shift have it.

Other than that brilliant game. I currently have a 09 G8 GXP which I plan on dropping in a LS7 from the Corvette Z06, and giving it two snails. Loving how you can stroke engines too.

Spudz27 · 23-10-2009, 04:11 PM

Well so far I have just finished the first World Class event. My Fiesta is level C, I need upgrade the driveline components. It is proving difficult to handle atm. I am playing with easy opponents (I know weak), no driving line, no ABS, no Traction and Full Realistic Damage. Need to sell the 3 cars I have won and upgrade to something more beefy lol.

DBourne · 23-10-2009, 04:14 PM

I pre ordered the collectors edition, arrived @ work this arvo, can't wait to get home and play!

also got extra content such as the high speed track, ken block insprired track and 8 lane drag strip!

and a bunch of pre order exclusive cars (who knows how long they remain exclusive for)

Rodp · 23-10-2009, 04:50 PM

My right index finger is soooo sore.

So far up to about the 4th Championship event. Have a Fiesta, Focus RS and a Mustang - early on at least, I participated in a Focus only series and a Mustang only series. All aids off and AI on full. I'm a brute force kinda driver which proved taxing on my right finger with the Mustang. Upgrade power until I get to the max class and leave tyres/suspension/brakes alone. Rather hairy cresting a hill or coming out of the apex in a Mustang with cheese cutters. :P

On level 9 I think and just got a nice Maserati to add to my garage. GT5? Pfft. Who cares.

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damir05 · 23-10-2009, 05:17 PM

did anyone notice how good are car sounds?

blueoval · 23-10-2009, 05:23 PM

get the sound thru 5.1 surround. I bet it sounds killer

JoshXR · 23-10-2009, 05:25 PM

is it worth the $99 bucks, ? how does it rate to forza 2 ?

Spudz27 · 23-10-2009, 05:27 PM

I must say a FWD 377kw, 544nm torque, 941kg Fiesta is hard to handle. I spin all the way to 4th gear and understeer every corner. Might have to convert to AWD. I am the type of person who mods the **** out of the first car they get, and keep it the whole game. I will eventually upgrade when the time comes lol.