Rhys Millen
Gaming consoles you currently own:
Playstation 2, Xbox, Wii.
Previous racing games played:
Rallisport Challenge, Dirt, Need for Speed, Forza.
How much of a gamer would you say you were?
I only game around the holidays.
First video game ever played:
I'm dating myself here, Pong on my black-and-white TV.
Not only did Forza 3 record audio samples on the dyno for each car, they attached straight
How realistic would you say Forza 3 is?
It has the most detailed overview of any game I've seen. The cars are hands-down impressive and there are a ton of them.
How about drifting: how realistic was it? How hard was it to drift?
I struggle with the connection between reality driving and gaming. Drift cars under these circumstances are even harder for me to control. I suck.
Who would you want to tandem battle with, digitally?
Any of the top guys. It would be cool to have all of our cars in the game as a pat on the back for what we've done for the sport.
Which track would you battle them on?
Seattle would be cool. Ebisu in Japan would be sweet, too.
Should they add digital umbrella girls?
Never say no to umbrella girls.
Overall review/impression:
The graphics are amazing and the attention to detail in both the tracks and the cars is unparalleled. Without a doubt, even if you're bad at playing games (like me), you'll enjoy the experience and challenges in this game.
Daijiro Yoshihara
Gaming consoles you currently own:
Xbox and PS3 (they both belong to my roommate, though).
Previous racing games played:
Grid.
How much of a gamer would you say you were?
I rarely play games.
First video game ever played:
Mario Brothers
How realistic would you say Forza 3 is?
I think Forza 3 is one of the most realistic car games.
Dan Greenawalt, Game Director, car enthusiast and resident PowerPoint 2007 rock star.
How about drifting: how realistic was it? How hard was it to drift?
Pretty close, but it wasn't easy to get used to. Steering in drifting is all about self-steering and it's hard to reproduce in the game. It's especially difficult with the regular controller. But other than that, it was pretty realistic.
Who would you want to tandem battle with, digitally?
Not anyone in particular. I'll battle anyone from FD.
Which track would you battle them on?
Irwindale Speedway.
Should they add digital umbrella girls?
Yes, that would be cool. And they should use actual umbrella girls.
Overall review/impression
My favorite car game is Gran Turismo because it's realistic, like a simulator. But Forza 3 is very realistic as well, especially the graphics and sounds of the cars. Plus, it has a lot of online features. This will definitely be my favorite game when it comes out.
Forza 3 x Import Tuner
If you've been reading loyally, you know that 2NR's building an '09 Nissan 370Z project car. With a GReddy twin turbo kit, Volk G2 wheels, Sun Line Racing aero kit, Tein Monoflex coilovers, Project Mu big brakes and a bunch of other drool-inducing parts, it's going to be making its debut at SEMA and Super Lap Battle Finals at Buttonwillow. Cooler still, is the collabo with Forza 3, where we are opening the design of the livery to the community as a contest. The winning design will then be applied on the car and featured in Import Tuner. Look for the 370Z at SEMA and check importtuner.com for more details.
By Carter Jung
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