PlayStation LifeStyle writes, "The votes are in! The good news is Gran Turismo still holds the crown for best driving simulator on the market. Recently media conglomerate CNET did a readers poll which pitted the driving jauggarnaut, GT5 vs. the 'Johnny come lately' Forza Motorsport 3."
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Jun 2, 2009

Deal of the Week: Forza Motorsport 2: March Car Pack

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360 - Forza Motorsport 2 - Deal of the Week: Forza Motorsport 2: March Car Pack

The March Car Pack for Forza Motorsport 2, normally 400 points is now available for Xbox LIVE Gold Members for 240 points.

Half of the original cost.
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Jun 2, 2009

IGN: Forza Motorsport 3 Preview

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360 - Forza Motorsport 2 - IGN: Forza Motorsport 3 Preview

Turn 10's Forza series is known for providing a realistic racing experience. But it's always lacked that true sense of speed. For all the great damage modeling, the collisions didn't always deliver the visceral impact. That's probably not going to be an issue with Forza Motorsport 3. At least not from what IGN played. Forza 3 seems to have finally nailed that sense of speed and the collisions, well, you really feel them this time
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May 15, 2009

Turn 10 invites nine speed freaks to check out Forza Motorsport 3

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360 - Forza Motorsport 2 - Turn 10 invites nine speed freaks to check out Forza Motorsport 3

The Forza Motorsport 2 LIVE Challenge is offering contestants a chance to win a trip to New York City to check out Forza 3.
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Apr 24, 2009

Snag Forza 2's Major Nelson Mustang

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360 - Forza Motorsport 2 - Snag Forza 2's Major Nelson Mustang

Today, the official Turn 10 Studios blog posted some images of the Major Nelson Signature Edition Saleen Mustang. As you can see, it's got Major's Avatar mug plastered all over it, and the post notes that it was tuned by the Forza community group NBT.

But how do you get one, you ask. That's easy, just head over to Turn 10's blog post, log in with the Live ID linked to your Gamertag and leave a comment.
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Apr 1, 2009

Racing Games Are More Harmful Than Shooting Games

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360 - Forza Motorsport 2 - Racing Games Are More Harmful Than Shooting Games

Blend Games writes:

"Another research study has emerged, this time broadcasting the psychological effects of various video game genres. It's rather fascinating, to say the least. What's more surprising (as you'll soon discover) is that racing simulators seem to have more averse effects on gamers than shooting titles…well, duh."
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Feb 24, 2009

OXM Blog: Realistic Driving Games...

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360 - Forza Motorsport 2 - OXM Blog: Realistic Driving Games...

OXM UK writes: "OXM Mighty Seven is good at racing games. Really good. The kind of good where you race against him, see him once at the start and then only ever see him again when he's lapping you.

I've always been terrible at racing games. I've tried over the years with Gran Turismo, TOCA, various Formula One games, PGR and Forza but have failed. And I'm trying again with Race Pro. And failing. Again..."
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Jan 20, 2009

Forza 2 Outdone By GT5 Physics

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360 - Forza Motorsport 2 - Forza 2 Outdone By GT5 Physics

You all have heard by now that Gran Turismo is the best "driving simulator". Well that is indeed a fact and thegameraccess is here to prove it once and for all.
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Dec 5, 2008

Forza Motorsport 2 experts drift into gear

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360 - Forza Motorsport 2 - Forza Motorsport 2 experts drift into gear

Only a few people can claim to be experts at any game. In the world of Forza Motorsport 2, Project Blackjack are experts.
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Nov 19, 2008

Championship Gaming Series Shuts Down

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360 - Forza Motorsport 2 - Championship Gaming Series Shuts Down

The Championship Gaming Series, founded in 2007 to be the chief competitor to Major League Gaming, has announced that they will be shutting down operations effective immediately.
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Sep 5, 2008

Forza 2 DLC Gets Price Drop Over Xbox Marketplace

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360 - Forza Motorsport 2 - Forza 2 DLC Gets Price Drop Over Xbox Marketplace

GameFocus writes:" After posting an article that made us look like Fanboys and Anti-Microsoft Gamers, Major Nelson announced over his blog, a price drop on all Forza Motorsport 2 DLC and other pieces of downloadable content available on the Xbox Live Marketplace."
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Sep 5, 2008

Extended Play Download Days (price drop on DLC)

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360 - Forza Motorsport 2 - Extended Play Download Days (price drop on DLC)

For a limited time only (well, until the end of October) the Xbox Live Marketplace is running an 'Extended Play Download Days' promotion which is offering some pretty good savings on some of the more popular DLC.

Games include:
Mass Effect
Lost Odyssey
Forza Motorsport 2
Oblivion
Guitar Hero 3
Beautiful Katamari
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Aug 29, 2008

Forza 2 Platinum Hit: Microsoft Ripping Off Current Owners

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360 - Forza Motorsport 2 - Forza 2 Platinum Hit: Microsoft Ripping Off Current Owners

Game Focus writes: "It came up as a surprise to us when Microsoft announced that Turn10's Forza Motorsport 2 was getting the Platinum Hit treatment. Then on August 19, the two disc version of the game, featuring all downloadable cars and tracks, was shipping to North American retailers for a mere twenty bucks.

For those who haven't bought the game yet, it's a very, very good deal!

What's Microsoft doing for those who shed up to 60$ for the game when it was released? Apparently nothing!"
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Aug 6, 2008

Dell.com slashes $150 off Xbox 360 Elite. Offers it for $299

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360 - Forza Motorsport 2 - Dell.com slashes $150 off Xbox 360 Elite. Offers it for $299

Dell.com is offering an Xbox 360 Elite bundle for only $299. $150 off retail price.

The bundle includes:

- Xbox 360 Elite System
- Forza Motorsport 2
- Marvel Ultimate Alliance Gold Edition
- Xbox 360 Faceplate – Hotrod & Carbon Fiber
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Jun 16, 2008

Microsoft's entire E3 leaked

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Remember that angry chief of police from Lethal Weapon? The one that's going absolutely mental over Mel Gibson and Danny Glover's various screw ups? Well that's what Microsoft's PR boss must look like this morning, as online survey site Intellisponse leaks its entire E3 line-up onto the internet. Someone's going to get sacked.On the game front there's first word on Forza Motorsport 3 (as if it wasn't coming), which according to ... » Read More

Apr 24, 2008

Gears, Forza 2, Viva Piñata become UK Classics

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360 - Forza Motorsport 2 - Gears, Forza 2, Viva Piñata become UK Classics

In the UK, beginning May 16, gamers will be able to pick-up a trio of titles marked down and packaged as Xbox 360 Classics. Late last week Microsoft announced plans to add Gears of War, Forza Motorsport 2 and Viva Piñata to their classic line-up, the PAL region equivalent of the Platinum Hits brand in North America.
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Apr 19, 2008

Forza Motorsport 2 Is A Classic

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360 - Forza Motorsport 2 - Forza Motorsport 2 Is A Classic

Microsoft has announced that they will be making Forza Motorsport 2 a classic game for the 360, giving racing fans another reason why the should pay more attention to this game.
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Mar 26, 2008

XBOX Live Marketplace Update (Wednesday 26th March 2008)

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360 - Forza Motorsport 2 - XBOX Live Marketplace Update (Wednesday 26th March 2008)

It's Wednesday a.k.a. Arcade Wednesday so there's the previously announced TiQal available on the Arcade. As well as TiQal, there's also quite a lot of new content available today so here's a look at the full list:

Name: TiQal
Price: 800 Microsoft Points (Free Trial also available)
Availability: Everywhere

Name: FIFA Street 3 Arena Theme Bundle #1
Price: 150 Microsoft Points
Availability: Everywhere

Name: FIFA Street 3 Arena Theme Bundle #2
Price: 150 Microsoft Points
Availability: Everywhere

Name: TiQal Pyramids Theme Pack
Price: 150 Microsoft Points
Availability: Everywhere

Continued at the source.
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Mar 18, 2008

Forza 2 New DLC + Upcoming Forza Events

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360 - Forza Motorsport 2 - Forza 2 New DLC + Upcoming Forza Events

It looks like some new DLC for Forza 2 is just around the corner plus Turn 10 are running a racing weekend. XboxOZ360-Gamer has the full details.

XboxOZ360 writes: "On March 19, a new downloadable content pack for Forza Motorsport 2 hits Xbox LIVE® Marketplace. With 13 stunning new and customizable rides being added to the 340+ car roster, you're sure to discover countless hours of racing and customization in the award-winning Forza 2 experience and online community."
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Mar 17, 2008

Forza 2 March Car Pack Details and Car List

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360 - Forza Motorsport 2 - Forza 2 March Car Pack Details and Car List

Wednesday 19th March marks the release of a new downloadable content pack for Forza Motorsport 2. With 13 stunning new and customisable rides being added to the game's robust 340+ car line up. Planet Xbox 360 has the full car listing.
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