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Two different bundles have been revealed for Xbox One’s launch in additional European territories this September. As spotted by NeoGaf, the machine will in the Netherlands and Norway (and Denmark) be available in two SKUs. The first, priced at €399.99 (320) includes the console, controller and copies of FIFA 15 …
Read More »50% of Xbox One owners have played Forza 5
Microsoft’s Xbox One launch title Forza 5 has won itself a very impressive attach rate. I was humbled and flabbergasted when I learned that one out of every two Xbox One player profiles had played the full version of Forza Motorsport 5,” Turn 10 creative director Dan Greenawalt told IGN. …
Read More »Forza 5 getting the ‘Racing Game of the Year’ treatment next month
Microsoft has unveiled a new version of Xbox One racer Forza 5. IGN reports that Forza Motorsport 5: Racing Game of the Year will be released in the US on July 22nd. That probably means July 25th in the UK. It will cost 50. The SKU includes an additional 18 …
Read More »The Stig’s Digital Cousin stars in new Top Gear Forza 5 DLC
The partnership between BBC’s Top Gear and Microsoft’s Forza series is continuing with a new DLC pack for Forza 5. The download, which is included as part of the game’s Season Pass, includes ten cars, all of which are instantly accessible through the game’s garage but can also be purchased …
Read More »DirectX 12 unveiled with Forza 5 PC demo
Microsoft has revealed the latest version of its DirectX API at GDC. The new version has been designed work across across multiple platforms including PC, Xbox One, tablets and smartphones. It was claimed he API reduces CPU overhead significantly compared to DirectX 11 and was designed from scratch to take …
Read More »Microsoft giving away Forza 5 for free with Xbox One in US
US gamers are being offered a freebie when they buy an Xbox One console. Major Nelson has confirmed that a digital copy of Forza 5 will be offered free with every $499.99 console purchased for a limited time”. It hasn’t been confirmed if the deal will also apply to those …
Read More »Forza Motorsport 5 surpasses 1m sales
Xbox One exclusive Forza Motorsport 5 has sold more than 1m copies, Microsoft has announced. A post on Xbox Wire reveals the milestone – adding that more than 33 per cent of Xbox One owners have purchased the title, which according to the publisher makes it the best-selling racing game …
Read More »Turn 10 ‘disappointed’ to have let down Forza fans; No microtransaction pressure from MS
Dan Greenawalt has admitted to disappointment about what he regards as letting down fans with aspects of Xbox One launch title Forza 5. It’s been disappointing. I’m not disappointed in people – people feel how they feel. I’m more disappointed in myself that I’ve elicited this reaction in people,” Turn …
Read More »UPDATES: First party digital game prices raised on Xbox One
Microsoft has upped the price of its first party digital games for Xbox One. NowGamer reports that the download versions of Forza 5, Ryse: Son of Rome and Dead Rising 3 have all seen their prices increased from the 44.99 they cost at launch to 49.99. Why Microsoft would do …
Read More »Microsoft: "We’re still learning" about microtransactions
Phil Spencer has admitted that microtransactions on Xbox One are still a work in progress. The platform holder has faced criticism over the use of in-app payments in Forza 5. The racing series is no stranger to IAPs (Forza 4 had them) but the general feeling is that more content …
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