We're told that Indian asset developer Dhruva Interactive has been commissioned to create 3D assets for Forza 3 (they've previously worked on both Forza titles as well as PGR3 and PGR4), mentioning that they are hard at work churning out some 400 pretty racecar models. Using his insider Dhruva knowledge, the "inside-man" commented saying that "one way or the other, the core game will be shipped on a single disc. Content won't be sacrificed... fans will be pleasantly surprised for what's in store." So, we're even more confused to how many discs Forza 3 will be spread across and what content will be on each. Hopefully we won't have to disc swap mid race.
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6-23-2008 @ 3:41PM
wickedpheonix said...
Forza 3 - 3 for 3 discs, what's the problem (jk).
Like I've said before though, I think we're looking at an install. Disc swapping doesn't make too much sense for a racing game because then you're going to have half the cars available on half the tracks only with a disc switch. That said, if it isn't an install I wonder if I could use my old HD-DVD add-on purely so the 360 finds the second disc in the second drive and I don't have to switch discs :)
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6-23-2008 @ 4:24PM
AxFactor said...
I really can't see an install though. Because most people have 20GB (really 13) HDDs and if most are like me then they are fighting for 1GB to download a demo. I am planning to upgrade here within the next month, but you can't expect people to shell out 175 for an accessory plus 60 bucks to play one game.
Maybe I'm exaggerating, but I'm just saying.
BTW, the 1 disc with the career and 1 with rcade makes much more sense. I think Gran Turismo 2 did that, I didn't seem to mind it.
6-23-2008 @ 4:30PM
Azshros said...
I have tried to play a game through HD-DVD, and it has failed. So i dont think extra game content would read on it either.
6-23-2008 @ 5:24PM
JSBeckerist said...
@AxFactor:
"...you can't expect people to shell out 175 for an accessory plus 60 bucks to play one game."
Rock Band? Guitar Hero? DDR?
6-23-2008 @ 6:47PM
AxFactor said...
@JSBeckerist
But the 175 included the game ;)
Really though, the insruments in Rockband are needed to play the game,(well all but the gutiar if you had GH2/3) But most people already have a HDD, why buy another just to play a game unless you really needed a bigger HDD.
6-23-2008 @ 8:30PM
MadDemon said...
LoL Xbox is garbage! http://youtube.com/watch?v=YzIAYszH_X4
6-23-2008 @ 8:44PM
Jack said...
STFU Maddemon. Here's this song is even better. Way way better actually.
6-23-2008 @ 8:45PM
Jack said...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KfmBzllkbUM
6-23-2008 @ 3:44PM
anthonyjh said...
PS3 fanboys are going to eat this shit up.
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6-23-2008 @ 5:52PM
Dale said...
Oh well... when their only decent system exclusive has to force a 4GB+ install despite its "OMG SUPERIAR DISX! LOL", who gives a damn?
6-23-2008 @ 3:46PM
Whocares said...
I think it's a Career mode disc and a Multiplayer/Arcade disc
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6-23-2008 @ 3:49PM
Barron said...
Yeah that does make sense. And the install that was mentioned before if they use it, will be optional.
6-23-2008 @ 11:57PM
Phour ZwanZig said...
Yep.. Thats what I have thought, all along.. VIA the method that GT took w/ 2 discs..
6-23-2008 @ 3:47PM
Striker said...
I'd be willing to install a DVD-9 with the cars and tracks to my hard drive and just use the game disc with the core game to play.
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6-23-2008 @ 3:48PM
Tony said...
I loved Forza 2. If they can address the main complaints against it (namely some iffy backgrounds and lack of car interiors), I'd be more than happy... I just hope the 100 tracks aren't just 10 reconfigured 10 different ways. The last one did that a bit too often.
I'd also love if I could use the tracks I purchased for 2 in 3, but I'm sure that won't happen.
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6-23-2008 @ 3:48PM
Delirium said...
A racing game with more than one disc? Ugh. I hated swapping discs for FF games why the hell would I want to do it for a RACING GAME.
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6-23-2008 @ 3:52PM
Josh said...
Gran Turismo 2 was multiple CD's and it wasn't bad at all...I don't foresee this as being a problem.
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6-23-2008 @ 4:00PM
Bootleg Zani said...
What a classic image.
My only complaints with the Forza series was that it lacked a sense of speed. It had all the customization done right but the feeling you got when racing was just not the same as other racers inspire. If they fix this in Forza 3, it will be a must own title.
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6-23-2008 @ 4:02PM
bigC24 said...
One disc for each lap, it makes perfect sense fellas.
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6-23-2008 @ 4:03PM
B Tizo said...
What is the problem with disc swapping, seriously? Is it really that much of a pain? Why not single player on a disc and multiplayer on a disc. I don't see the big deal. And installs aren't bad, either, so long as they're optional. If it makes the game better, I'll do it.
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