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General => Video Game Bored => Topic started by: MCD on October 23, 2007, 04:52:27 PM

Title: Forza 2's first downloadable track
Post by: MCD on October 23, 2007, 04:52:27 PM: Quote
Today, Microsoft confirmed to GameSpot that Forza 2's first downloadable track is off the blocks and will be delivered over Xbox Live on October 26. Forza 2's 14th track is Twin Ring Motegi, which is based on a real-world track designed by Honda in 1997 for testing cars. The track is also a premier destination for circuit racing in Japan, accommodating CART, IRL, NASCAR, SuperGT, and Formula Nippon events. The Twin Ring Motegi downloadable track will be available for 600 Microsoft points ($7.50).

Due to its unique "twin ring" layout, the course offers several different racing paths. The full course combines long straights with sharp corners, which should please those who enjoy fiddling with Forza 2's car telemetry options. The course also favors cars that have a good downforce balance and quality chassis.

Full interview and video:

http://www.gamespot.com/xbox360/driving/forzamotorsport2/news.html?sid=6181520&tag=newlyadded;title;1

(http://i21.tinypic.com/vxj43k.jpg)

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Title: Re: Forza 2's first downloadable track
Post by: Smooth Groove on October 23, 2007, 04:54:04 PM: Screw that. I hope no one buys it.
Title: Re: Forza 2's first downloadable track
Post by: MCD on October 23, 2007, 04:56:29 PM: Quote from: Smooth Groove on October 23, 2007, 04:54:04 PM
Screw that. I hope no one buys it.

Why?

only thing bad about this is the price, 600 points for one track is kinda overpriced.
Title: Re: Forza 2's first downloadable track
Post by: T234 on October 23, 2007, 04:58:54 PM: Quote from: McDragon on October 23, 2007, 04:56:29 PM
Quote from: Smooth Groove on October 23, 2007, 04:54:04 PM
Screw that. I hope no one buys it.

Why?

only thing bad about this is the price, 600 points for one track is kinda overpriced.

Just kinda? How about way-the-fuck.
Title: Re: Forza 2's first downloadable track
Post by: MCD on October 23, 2007, 05:00:28 PM: Yeah, and i have this feeling that it will be free later.
Title: Re: Forza 2's first downloadable track
Post by: Mupepe on October 23, 2007, 05:23:53 PM: i love the game but there's no way i'm fucking paying that much for one track
Title: Re: Forza 2's first downloadable track
Post by: brawndolicious on October 23, 2007, 08:23:04 PM: wtf? I remember PGR2 or 3 had a map pack for less than that that had a new city and new cars.
Title: Re: Forza 2's first downloadable track
Post by: Valcrist on October 23, 2007, 10:15:20 PM: Quote from: Smooth Groove on October 23, 2007, 04:54:04 PM
Screw that. I hope no one buys it.

Considering the success that the guitar hero DLC was...this might not be that different.
Title: Re: Forza 2's first downloadable track
Post by: Smooth Groove on October 23, 2007, 10:49:56 PM: Quote from: Valcrist on October 23, 2007, 10:15:20 PM
Quote from: Smooth Groove on October 23, 2007, 04:54:04 PM
Screw that. I hope no one buys it.

Considering the success that the guitar hero DLC was...this might not be that different.

Fuck those people for supporting $70 games.
Title: Re: Forza 2's first downloadable track
Post by: MCD on October 24, 2007, 12:58:46 AM: Quote from: dcharlie on October 24, 2007, 12:54:52 AM
600 yen for ONE track? Erm... what?

Points, dcharlie.
Title: Re: Forza 2's first downloadable track
Post by: Kyle on October 24, 2007, 01:43:36 AM: che please, if you are reading this thread right now, make the new tracks a little bit cheaper. :'(
Title: Re: Forza 2's first downloadable track
Post by: MCD on October 24, 2007, 01:46:53 AM: che? in my EB?

i don't think so son.

the problem here is that even if you buy this, it's kinda late you know, and who is gonna play again just for 1 track?
Title: Re: Forza 2's first downloadable track
Post by: MrAngryFace on October 24, 2007, 01:59:20 AM: 600 IS kinda nuts. I mean Wipeout Pure had a gajillion free updates.
Title: Re: Forza 2's first downloadable track
Post by: MCD on October 24, 2007, 02:01:57 AM: I wouldn't ask for free, at least 300 points.

oh well, hope it gets free one day.
Title: Re: Forza 2's first downloadable track
Post by: Kyle on October 24, 2007, 02:34:57 AM: Quote from: McDragon on October 24, 2007, 01:46:53 AM
che? in my EB?

i don't think so son.

the problem here is that even if you buy this, it's kinda late you know, and who is gonna play again just for 1 track?

me. :-\
Title: Re: Forza 2's first downloadable track
Post by: Sho Nuff on October 24, 2007, 02:37:56 AM: I would have bit for a max of 400.
Title: Re: Forza 2's first downloadable track
Post by: MCD on October 24, 2007, 03:11:17 AM: I asked che but i doubt he would reply or even think about lowering the price.

:(
Title: Re: Forza 2's first downloadable track
Post by: MCD on October 24, 2007, 05:23:39 AM: Updated first post with clickable screenshots.
Title: Re: Forza 2's first downloadable track
Post by: MCD on October 25, 2007, 04:26:58 PM: che wins!

i asked him to reduce the price to 300 or 400 and he did it.

http://forums.forzamotorsport.net/forums/thread/1066211.aspx

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Hey everyone. After some back and forth with our marketing folks, I've managed to convince all parties to lower the price of our upcoming DLC track Twin Ring Motegi to 400 MS points.

I just want you guys to know that the main impetus for this is directly related to the feedback we received here on the forums - particularly the concern that 600 MS points ($7.50) requires the user to purchase a block of 1000 MS points ($12.50) from Live Marketplace, whereas 400 MS points ($5.00) only requires the user to buy a 500 MS point package ($6.25) from Marketplace.

All in all, seeing as Motegi is the first DLC track we've ever done, going through this discussion has been educational for everyone. As I've said before, the goal of DLC isn't so much a revenue generator (production costs usually far outweigh your return) but it's more of a way to keep the community engaged in your game. We wanted to make sure that we keep our eye on that goal.

Twin Ring Motegi (which includes 4 ribbons) will go live on Marketplace this Friday (10/26/07) at 9AM GMT worldwide. Motegi should show up in our scoreboard section on FM.net sometime today, and if you got the FM2 auto-update this morning, you should be able to see it in-game as well.

We're also going to launch a comprehensive Motegi track guide to go with the release at the end of today or early tomorrow morning. Look for it!

Thanks, and happy racing!
Title: Re: Forza 2's first downloadable track
Post by: MCD on October 26, 2007, 05:52:43 AM: It's out.

183mb.
Title: Re: Forza 2's first downloadable track
Post by: bud on October 26, 2007, 07:00:31 AM: $5 for one track?!
Title: Re: Forza 2's first downloadable track
Post by: MCD on October 26, 2007, 07:05:21 AM: :( sorry bud, i tried my best.
Title: Re: Forza 2's first downloadable track
Post by: bud on October 26, 2007, 07:06:06 AM: :lol :-[
Title: Re: Forza 2's first downloadable track
Post by: Kyle on October 26, 2007, 07:53:22 AM: che :bow :bow
Title: Re: Forza 2's first downloadable track
Post by: MrAngryFace on October 26, 2007, 10:07:28 AM: Ill give che this, he actually listened to the RAGE instead of covering his ears