Forza 3 releases updated car list, more screen shots with Japanese theme
Forza Motorsport 3 Japanese Style - Click above for a high-res gallery
Turn 10 Studios has blessed us with another round of screen shots from the upcoming Forza Motorsport 3, as well as a few more hints regarding the tracks and vehicles in the game. The previous update had a Le Mans theme, but this time the focus is on Japan, highlighted by a selection of both cars and tracks from the Land of the Rising Sun.
While the complete line-up of Japanese cars hasn't been released, those listed give us a good idea of the range of vehicles due to be offered. You'll be able to drive everything from sub-compacts like the 2008 Toyota Yaris S and 2009 Honda Fit Sport to the race cars from the Super GT series including the Nismo Nissan GT-R. Of course, Japanese icons are also available, including the Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution and Subaru Impreza WRX STi as well as the latest range of sports cars like the Lexus IS-F and Nissan 370Z.
As far as tracks go, you'll be able to drive on some of Japan's best race venues including the Suzuka, Twin Ring Motegi, and the Tsukuba. With over 100 real-world tracks available in the game, we're guessing this is only a small sampling of the list. Stay tuned for Turn 10 Studio's bi-weekly updates, and be sure to check out the new high-res screen shots in the gallery below. Thanks for the tip, Brandon!
Gallery: Forza 3 Japanese Screen Shots
[Source: Forza Motorsport]
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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 3)
usctrojan4jc 3:32PM (7/01/2009)
LOL! The STI brake calipers are WRONG! They should be on the aft part of the rotor, not fore.
GT5 > FM3
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Pokey 3:38PM (7/01/2009)
Typical comment from a typical GT fanboy.
Who really cares about the location of the calipers? When I'm racing someone, I am more concerned with how much fun I am having, and how good the physics are.
usctrojan4jc 3:41PM (7/01/2009)
Fanboy? I plan to buy both games. :o)
Physics, car modeling, and track modeling are important to me.
If the cars aren't modeled properly, I believe I have a valid concern.
Plus if you really care about physics, you know that iracing.com and SimBin products are way better than GT5/FM3 or anything else on a console.
tjon 3:47PM (7/01/2009)
They might have been upgraded.
Pokey 4:02PM (7/01/2009)
I also plan on buying both, I love them both for different reasons.
As far as console versus PC games, I have played many of both, but prefer console racers. Console games like GT and FM are not strictly sim, and thus are more entertaining.
Not only that, but FM has the best online play experience HANDS DOWN! Aside from the occasional punks that you run into on XBL, but that's easily remedied with a swift boot, or just by turning off all of the assists to keep the riff-raff out. ;)
usctrojan4jc 4:00PM (7/01/2009)
Funny. The Evo's brake caliper placement is correct even though they're "funky" (front placement for front axle and rear placement for rear axle).
http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2009/07/fm3_mitsubishi_evoixmr_1.jpg
lern2read fgt 4:42PM (7/01/2009)
If physics are one of your main concerns, why even bother getting GT5?
The Hit 11:05PM (7/01/2009)
I wonder, if Turn 10 can't even get externally visible details such as the location of brake calipers right, what guarantees do we have that they're not skimping on the non-quantifiable aspects such as the physics engine?
nsilva 5:20PM (7/02/2009)
http://www.carpw.com/pictures/mitsubishi/Lancer_Evolution_IX_MR_2006_4.jpg
You were saying?
usctrojan4jc 5:56PM (7/02/2009)
nsilva, did you even read my own reply three above yours?
JayP 3:34PM (7/01/2009)
Can someone tell me why I'm buying a PS3? For a GT5 with no release date?
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Pokey 4:03PM (7/01/2009)
That's a darn good question.
I am looking forward to playing GT5, I just hope I live to see the release date.
The Hit 4:10PM (7/01/2009)
Ooo! Oooh! Me!
Um, 600+ cars?
What did I win?
Ryan 4:09PM (7/01/2009)
Thats what happen when you make such a good racing game and take all the time in making it perfect. Thats also why it will be better than Forza Motorsport 3.
XGM 8:07PM (7/01/2009)
No idea, you tell me. I still use mine for other games meanwhile...
esteva03 1:33AM (7/02/2009)
because it will be worth it. just like forza. the only problem with forza is not the game, graphics, physics or damage. all those things are amazing and tho i dont have the game i download hires pics for different reasons. the problem is the console!!!!!! i dont like people that like forza and hate gt and viceversa. the ONLY reason y choose gt is because of the console it comes with, not because is better, it isn't, but it is not worst either. xbox die too much, that is all.
P.V. 3:36PM (7/01/2009)
Well, GT4 has a JDM Honda Odyssey. I would like to drive something like that (or maybe the new Mugen Stream) in that game!
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Tyler 3:42PM (7/01/2009)
No game is more realistic than Forza Motorsport. Yeah maybe the competition has slightly better graphics but this game is a sim game.
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usctrojan4jc 3:46PM (7/01/2009)
Surely you jest.
Nick 3:49PM (7/01/2009)
I like Forza as much as the next person, but T10 themselves will freely admit that compromises were made in the physics to make it enjoyable for a wider range of people. It is -NOT- a "sim" by the literal meaning, though it is certainly on the sim end of the spectrum.