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Fans Are Furious About Forza Motorsport 7's Now Limited Use VIP, Calling It 'Disingenuous'

Forza Motorsport 7 is now available for customers who have pre-ordered the Ultimate Edition. The community is outraged at the new VIP membership, which now only grants limited use consumables rather than a permanent boost to CR earnings in all races.

This was not made clear in the VIP bundle description.

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KaiPow2424d ago

If you're paying that much for addition content, it should be a permanent boost.

Kingthrash3602423d ago (Edited 2423d ago )

This is for the birds.....I hope this isn't supported and damage controlled by fans....people gotta make a stand and not buy.
I did with nba2k18 and will with shadow of mordor. 2 games I love that I will pass on due to the MT and its dirty ways.
If you don't make a stand they will continue to do things like this.

81BX2423d ago

Trash what are you talking about specifically? I can tell by your comment you didn't read the article.

UCForce2423d ago

@81BX They already read it. But the damage control is already done by MS.

joab7772423d ago (Edited 2423d ago )

Me too. Didn’t buy Nba2k18 and won’t buy SoW. And being in a party listening to my friends bitch about nba is funny. Watching them continuously spend money to increase absurd stats etc. is sad...very sad! Each is well above $40 spent and that’s why they will keep doing it.

In this day and age in which it’s harder and harder to get ppl to buy your AAA title, it’s almost better for them to sell copies to less ppl and fleece the whales. It’s terrible for the industry. And we are wayyy past calling for an increase in retail price to offset the profits b/c for many of these companies they’d have to charge $100 to make up the difference in micro profits.

RommyReigns2423d ago (Edited 2423d ago )

@KingThrash

It's about to happen in Star Wars Battlefront 2 with the Star Cards, a shame as I was so looking forward to that game but will now only get it on a sale price to play the campaign.

Also on the subject of 2K, the VC debacle looks like it will happen in WWE 2K18 as well as NBA 2K18, the VC in 2K17 was decent for most of the game except MyCareer where it was an utter shambles trying to get the wrestler stats up from 80 to 90+ in order to win championship belts. With the lack of Showcase mode it ruined the game for me as it left the game lacking in a decent career progression mode (Universe mode was the same old lethargic cycle with match builds that made no sense (kind of like the actual product nowadays judging by the results of No Mercy 2017 :D ) going on and on and on, where even trying to build matches yourself was as broken as Broken Matt Hardy) and clearer to spot the lack of attention to detail. Seeing the gameplay and atmospheric elements of 2K18 having not improved, and no Showcase mode again, I am only getting the Collectors Edition of WWE 2K18 in a heavy sale.

CyrusLemont2423d ago

Unfortunately I’m in the same position to boycott these titles. I was really really looking forward to Shadow of War, but monetising loot drops in a full priced single player game has got to be the lowest, most disrespectful and insulting system to try and implement to gamers this year.

The practice is absolutely disgraceful, it’s purely driven by greed and is a total manipulation towards fans and their dedication and support towards their favourite IPs. It’s pure love that drives these franchises to still exist. It transcends the ownership of these worlds, and to exploit that love just makes me sick.

Until this title and others that try to pull the same crap are $10 or less in a bargain bin, I won’t touch them.

fr0sty2423d ago

Bad news for the XBO:X launch, as they kinda positioned Forza to be its flagship launch title.

Palitera2422d ago

It will continue to happen the same way. You'll be the only one missing out...

Kiwi662422d ago

So does that mean that you pass on any game that has any form of MT's including exclusives seeing as you say that you do it for other games

OffRoadKing2422d ago

Are you kidding, its an xbone game of course it will be damage controlled.

thekhurg2422d ago

Gamers are always put in situations where they need to make a stand. Only it doesn't happen. Most people can't fathom the idea of not playing the "next game up" regardless of how screwed they are at the hands of the developer/publisher.

I've done my part over the years, and will be doing it once again with the new Mordor game and the microtransactions/loot boxes in single player. But history has proven this stuff doesn't work.

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Cyro2423d ago

Pretty sure it used to be in the previous games at least in Forza Horizon 3. This is pretty much a starter pack, definitely not worth it.

Darkstryder3602423d ago

It has been since Forza 3. Now they change it so 15 quid is down the drain after 25 races. Jokers.

My copy and 3 of my friends are refunded. Not just because of this, but it's a small part.

Eonjay2423d ago

Why don't they just drop the veil and make it free to play? And if this is the future of their first party, its probably a good thing they aren't actually making first party games...

rainslacker2423d ago

Because they can double dip on the people who will buy it. 2-3 million or so. Maybe 10% of those will pay for additional content. Thus, more revenue rolling in.

FITgamer2423d ago

Forza gets worse every iteration when comes to dlc. You pay $100 for the Ultimate edition and it doesn't even include the season pass.

UCForce2422d ago (Edited 2422d ago )

Ok what ?! That's disrespectful from MS.

Valenka2422d ago

Not to mention the fact that VIP bonuses were always permanent in the last Forza installments. I don't understand why they'd change it now, or why they'd not illustrate the fact on the Ultimate Edition. False advertisement at its finest.

frostypants2422d ago

That would ruin the online balance. Hey should just not offer stupid promo editions in general. Or not be misleading at least.

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codelyoko2424d ago

So true, and here I thought these developers were among the good ones.

MonChiChi2423d ago

Money makes the world go round.

fr0sty2423d ago

And our wallets slamming shut can grind it to a halt in a second, too.

Godmars2902422d ago

Why do people keep blaming devs when its publishers?

Goldby2422d ago

@Godmars

Well when the developers are owned by the publisher, in this case Ms, you blame MS, which in part is turn 10.

just like how MT almost ruined Last of us MP, you blame Sony who owns Naughty Dog

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DigitalRaptor2423d ago (Edited 2423d ago )

Indeed. A lot of controversy surrounding the services aspect of this game.

Whether it's people trying to pre-order this game off the abominable Windows 10 store, or people finding out the hard way about this misleading VIP description, or horrible GaaS-ridden microtransactions / loot boxes that have affected the way the game was designed. This game might be technically accomplished, but it's a bad product and from what I hear, it's not even as sim-focused compared to previous games in the series.

UCForce2423d ago

Like I said before, the game has some ridiculous outfits like clowns, space suit and cowboy that look out of place. I hate to say it, but it's like COD AW outfits including BO 3 and IW.

-Foxtrot2424d ago

All I've heard about this game has been negative in the "services" department and even with the game I've heard multiple "not the biggest improvement, kind of a step back"

How did this do so well...you'd think reviewers would have pointed this shit out.

WePlayDirty2424d ago

Oh careful. There can be no negativity towards MS exclusive games.. /s

DeadManMMX2423d ago

Except literally every ms exclusive over the last 2 and a half years has been met with negativity.

WePlayDirty2423d ago

@Deadman... I wouldn’t say every exclusive.. but there have been quite a few.

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Cobra9512423d ago

I have no problem telling it like it is. I want MS/Turn 10 to come up with winners in the Forza series, but the reality is sadly different. I hope that at least if performs well, for those who plunked down the cash.

WePlayDirty2423d ago

@SolidStateSnake

Xbox has released more than 3... Granted.. the ambiguity of what constitutes as an exclusive is still there. I'd say SunsetOverdrive and Cuphead are the best new IP games on the console right now.

DigitalRaptor2423d ago (Edited 2423d ago )

Quantum Break and Sunset Overdrive were the only games that ever really stood out to me, and how about that... they're both new IPs.
Well there's also Forza Horizon 3 which I'd quite like to play, cause it looks great, but one game (and racing at that) is not enough.

If it wasn't for the end results of Quantum Break being a sore disappointment (especially after Max Payne 1 & 2 being some of my favorite games ever and sorta enjoying Alan Wake despite its flaws) and Sunset Overdrive having superb gameplay but terribly forced humor and hipster-tastic story that I couldn't get on board with, I might still hold faith that Xbox had anything AAA-worthy in the pipeline.

I played Ori and the Blind Forest, and it was a marvellous looking game with a touching story, and decent gameplay. Cuphead looks like the same sort of thing, very charming and fun-looking, but I'm yet to play it. Then there's Ori and the Will of the Wisps which I will definitely play when it comes out, and as for everything else, there's nothing else of interest to me.

ArmrdChaos2423d ago (Edited 2423d ago )

It will be interesting to see if the Sony dogpilers will be equally critical in the Sony threads when it happens with their games. Stay tuned.

Dragonscale2423d ago

@armrd, go on then name 1 PS exclusive which uses the same money grubbing tactics. I'll wait.

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SegaGamer2424d ago

Certain game series seem to get a free pass from reviewers. Some games will rate well no matter what.

All Forza is these days is a cash cow. The only thing new it seems to bring is shiny new graphics.

Alexious2423d ago

They've got the biggest car roster by far, to be fair.

2pacalypsenow2423d ago

@Alexious

If you add up all the DLC cars from F6, those numbers don't seems that high, it's nothing new. The good thing is that they are included without having to buy DLC.

andrewsquall2422d ago

And Forza is most certainly The Legend of Zelda of racing games. Even the dreadful Forza 5 got constant approval from reviewers.

But with that comes a problem. Skyward Sword, the main Zelda game released before Breath of the Wild, got the exact same review scores lol. The only reference I have to Zelda is one hardcore fan who is also a friend and hated just about everything about Skyward Sword.

Even the same people that gave Skyward Sword perfect 10 scores like IGN clearly regret it. They did a "Greatest Zelda Games of all time" Top 15 list in 2014 and Skyward Sword barely made it to 12 on it with portable co-op spinoff Zelda games beating it lol. How am I supposed to take scores of BOTW seriously when crap like this happens?

Forza 2 and 3 are very similar, apparantly it wasn't until Forza 4 that "they finally nailed the Gran Turismo style handling". Then what the hell did Forza 2 and 3 get 10 out of 10 scores for then if there was so much room for improvement lol?

81BX2423d ago

Try reading about it. Honestly I don't play forza much but it's people who like to see others fail. I haven't seen 1 article saying features were stripped. I've seen articles about loot boxes that are earned with in game credit only, saying they could possibly be earned with real $ one day... guess What? Today isn't that day. Then this article is about previous season pass owners upset because in the past they got 100% credit bonus every race. Now it's only for 25 races. I don't see the issue.

Razzer2423d ago

People bought the VIP under false pretenses, but you don't see the issue? lol...ok

Cobra9512423d ago

Again, I want this to be a success, not a failure; but the reality comes up quite short. This might be the best-looking, most technically praiseworthy racer in creation. But if its business model is rotten to the core, the end result can't get a pass. Sorry.

81BX2423d ago

@Razzer
I disagree it neither states it's for every race or 25. It's a slippery slope but you can't assume when you buy games. I've done it before and got burnt. No one's fault but mine for not knowing before I purchased

Razzer2423d ago

That is absurd. If there is a new unprecedented limitation then it should be stated explicitly.

81BX2423d ago

I agree it should be stated upfront. What I find crazy is that somehow the shopper is a victim... if you don't know what you are buying you can't assume.

Razzer2423d ago

Sure....unless the description of the DLC is inaccurate. Thankfully they fixed it. Hopefully those who bought the VIP unaware of the terms can get refunds if they want.

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Alexious2423d ago

I don't think there's really any step back in the gameplay department. That said, between this and the new loot boxes, I was disappointed by Turn 10.

81BX2423d ago

That's fair. I would be too if the loot boxes could be purchased with real cash out of the gate. I don't mind cosmetic stuff but if you can buy parts and cars to increase performance... That's lame

rainslacker2423d ago

I think the business side of things was likely a MS thing, not a turn 10 thing. The devs rarely make up such things to try and pass over onto the customer. The producers(MS in this case), will say something along the lines of "lets put this feature in that we can sell separately".

Aenea2423d ago

Should've been a DLC I suppose...

RommyReigns2423d ago

Is it true that the game is more focused towards the use of a controller to race instead of a steering wheel set up?

2pacalypsenow2423d ago (Edited 2423d ago )

Some games just review well based on the name. But I've only played the demo, cant really judge this game until I buy it, the Demo was pretty good.

rainslacker2423d ago

Because it's the best looking game ever on the X1X apparently. That's all that matters to some.

Anyhow, if it makes money, it'll only reinforce MS idea to focus more on GaaS. If it bombs, maybe they'll try one more time....possibly with CD3, and if that fails, they'll suddenly say how SP games are so great if they have some big SP game to release. So another 2-3 years of stuff like this.

It's not just MS. EA and Activision have been in this position as well, and are just as guilty of going too far with MT. They seem to make money off it, but have lately curtailed some of their more annoying habits.

jznrpg2423d ago

@Deadman thats Microsofts fault

trooper_2423d ago (Edited 2423d ago )

Armrd,

What does this have to do with Sony filrst of all and second of all, you can start naming those games with terrible MT practices like this one.

Oh, wait.

You have no argument.

Good-Smurf2422d ago (Edited 2422d ago )

Mr.Martin Robinson has been so positive about his article "oh it's for everyone,it offered things few racing games can"
Including its ability to leeching anyone's wallet too.
I see none of this Microtrans thing pop up on Eurogamer yet,we'll have to wait and see if these guys started going back in beds with MS by try not to shot down its premier racer to shine on XB1X.
http://www.eurogamer.net/ar...

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Cybermario2424d ago

ah the greedy route developers take as they enrage their fan base, no gusta

Cobra9512423d ago

"No *me* gusta", if you're interested.

ecchiless2423d ago

Si no te gusta, why are you here? sorry i could not resist XD

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Forza Motorsport vs Motorsport 7 Comparison: Vast Improvements to Textures, Lighting, Vegetation

A Forza Motorsport 2023 vs Forza Motorsport 7 comparison has surfaced, showing great improvements to the game's visuals.

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ABizzel1707d ago

As I said in another post, I'm sure Forza will look, play, and be consistently amazing across all platforms like it generally is. But MS knows better than showing off the PC version of content at their Xbox events. They've been bashed for doing this before, and if I'm not mistaken Forza Motorsport was one of the main ones getting bashed for it back at the XBO launch.

SullysCigar707d ago

We get it, MS: As PCs get better, so do the textures and grass density.

z2g706d ago (Edited 706d ago )

Funny everyone gushed about gran turismo 7 being gorgeous and it’s running on less power than Xbox…

Forza Horizon 5 looks absolutely fantastic on Series X. Looks better than gt7 by a fair amount. If that’s indication about Forza Motorsport then it’s gonna be even better cuz it’s not open world like Horizon. No matter what it’s going to look significantly better on much more powerful hardware. Series x is twice the power of the one X. Your comment feels like solid troll.

SullysCigar706d ago (Edited 706d ago )

^ GT7 is running on a PS5, right? MS show their games on top end PCs that their consoles can't match. Have done for years.

ABizzel1703d ago

@z2g

Well, Digital Foundry confirmed that it was running on PC, as I said, so.....

https://youtu.be/IAScjCswzi...

porkChop706d ago (Edited 706d ago )

Who said it was running on PC?

ABizzel1706d ago

Apparently, it's being said it was running on PC with Series X targeted performance after one of the devs said the trailer was running on Series X, but didn't confirm if the gameplay demo was. But it's looking more like they meant both were running on devkits, and people are running with it because the devkits have more VRAM, even though everything the CPU and GPU are the same as the Series X.

RaidenBlack706d ago

TopGear article states it was running on Series X

https://www.topgear.com/car...

ABizzel1703d ago

To follow up, Digital Foundry also stated it was the PC version as well.

So....Yeah shame on MS.

https://youtu.be/IAScjCswzi...

porkChop703d ago

Interesting. That's a shame. Hopefully the Series X version looks roughly the same. I'd prefer they be a bit more transparent. If it's PC, SX, cutscene, etc., just say that.

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Obscure_Observer706d ago

"They've been bashed for doing this before, and if I'm not mistaken Forza Motorsport was one of the main ones getting bashed for it back at the XBO launch."

They also did it for Forza Motorsport 7 and we all know how things turn out.

https://www.youtube.com/wat...

Better luck next time.

ABizzel1706d ago

That's what I meant, I hope it's not true it seems like they meant it was running on devkits still and not PC which is better, considering the devkits are literally the same CPU and GPU as the Series X although allegedly with higher clocks, and confirmed 40GB of VRAM.

And considering it's still more than half a year away that's fine. But we'll see I guess Spring 2023.

ABizzel1703d ago

I tried giving them the benefit of the doubt but it's been confirmed to be running on PC, so yep this is the second time they're done this.

Now all the disagree's and hidden outrage are saying does it matter 😂😂😂

Obscure_Observer703d ago

"Now all the disagree's and hidden outrage are saying does it matter"

Like I said before, they first presented Forza Motorsport running on PC. People were skeptical on how well the Xbox One X would run that game, let alone the One and One S. Turn out that FM7 run amazing across all Xbox platforms.

That´s their latest track record, so I´m not sure what exactly you´re trying to achieve or what point your trying to make.

darkrider707d ago

Much better lighting, but I think the big jump was to f7. The locked 60 frames and they reached 4k. I think maybe when they are able to do 120 frames. That could be the next big jump. Beside the fact that racing games are meant to play inside cockpit not 3rd person. Anyone that races knows this

darthv72706d ago

Someone who never grew up playing pole position or outrun I see...
Its perfectly fine to race in whatever view a person chooses. It's not real life, no matter how detailed the car models, interior or track design may be. Just have fun with it and remember... go fast.

darkrider706d ago

No. Simulators go for inside cockpit. That like all that compete play it. Arcade is 3rd view. Thats why when people talk about the track and trees and people we can know they aren't racers. But casuals that play sometimes.

Orchard706d ago

The new Forza looks miles ahead of any other racing game on console today, including FH5 and GT7.

Simply looks spectacular.

Obscure_Observer706d ago

Simply looks spectacular.

Indeed. The more I look at this game, the more hyped I become.

Man... I believe Fable will be simple out of this world.

RaidenBlack706d ago

ForzaTech for Fable was a really interesting decision. And its commendable that they chose the sprawling ForzaTech over the common UE for their Fable.(the easy route)
But the conversion will take time. The engine's proprietary and was modified only for Horizon series.
Implementing it for an RPG like Fable will take substantial amount of time. Scripting, dialogue tree, inventory system etc.
And this was leaked recently too, that PGgames was having trouble with the development. (the job's not easy)
The situation is quite similar to Bioware's DA Inquisition development. Their first implementation of Frostbite.
They had loads of trouble. They had to write a lot of code/scripts from scratch.
But PGgames has the reputation, they'll eventually pull through. Its just that they initial dev phase will take a bit more time. Once done, the Fable sequel wont be that big of a hurdle. Because the framework will be there.

darkrider706d ago

No it doesnt. You were already warned about that kind of talk. Play games and not corporations. Again the big jump was the last one that went for the first time to 4k and 60frames. This seems cool, but the jump in rez and frames isn't. It got Higher setting. This games isn't running at 8k at 120 frames. And if you play Gt7 on ps5 you would understand that the dualsense make a huge difference in driving. From acceleration to braking, to feeeling the track and curves. Now thats miles away of what the game pad of the Xbox is able to do.

Orchard706d ago (Edited 706d ago )

Warned about saying Forza Motorsport looks better than Forza Horizon 5 & GT7? What? It's not illegal to compare games across one genre, lol.

"Play games and not corporation"
Is Forza not a game?

No one is expecting this game to run at 8k120hz lol, but the graphics look great, and in-race raytracing is huge. Also, the damage & dirt model looks great, as well as the changes in handling caused by temperature etc.

No one is denying that the DualSense adds to games, but it's not make or break. Plenty of great games are on other platforms or even PS5 games that feature minimal DS support.

The visuals here are breathtaking though, and the tracks & environment are so detailed. If you can't see how good this looks, it might be time to visit the optician.

darkrider706d ago

You told that Gt7 look like a ps3 game. Didn't? Maybe was another embassator of Microsoft.

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Brazz706d ago (Edited 706d ago )

Looking great, also they said physics are getting major upgrade. I wonder if they will finally become a true simulator like GT and stop being a simcade.

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Gran Turismo 7 vs Forza Motorsport 7 Comparison Video Highlights How Well Turn 10 Game Holds Up

A new video comparing Gran Turismo 7 with Forza Motorsport 7 has been shared online, showing how well Turn 10's game holds up.

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Jin_Sakai798d ago

Forza Motorsport 8 is going to look amazing. Especially considering it’s a next gen only game.

darthv72798d ago

7 is such a highly polished game on the One X that to imagine what a Series only version of 8 would be is mind blowing.

fr0sty797d ago

Visually, GT7 is a strange one... Some tracks look jaw-dropping, others look like they came out of GT Sport, low res track textures (that seem to lack any bump mapping, etc. to help add depth) and all. It's like they filled in incomplete areas with GTSport assets.

However, when it comes to weather simulation, physics, control (the dualsense really adds a lot to this one), etc... GT7 is unmatched.

FinalFantasyFanatic797d ago (Edited 797d ago )

There were alot of times there where a thought Forza looked better, but there were a few times there where I vastly prefer GT's look, other time there it was a tossup. Like the crowds, at a distance, GT's look better, close up, I think I prefer Forza's aesthetics, overall, I think I prefer Forza's visuals (although GT's Ray Tracing elements look amazing compared to Forza).

@fr0sty,

I couldn't agree more, GT7 really does look strange, sometimes it looks fantastic, and other times Forza just looks vastly better.

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z2g798d ago

Agreed. Gt7 has been pretty awesome too so it will be interesting to compare.

Obscure_Observer798d ago

"Especially considering it’s a next gen only game."

Yeah. Hilarious how Xbox that would be held back by the Xbox One, will be the first platform to release a true next gen racing game in contrast with Sony´s GT7 that was promised to be a true next gen PS5 game.

If FM7 is this close to GT7 (superior in some visual and gameplay departments), I can´t even imagine how Sony´s flagship racing game will fair against the next Forza Motorsport.

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Chris12798d ago

@henryff - Interesting you quote previous Forza scores but handily forget to post the GT scores.

GT Sport - 75
GT6 - 81

Now you look a fool.

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Chris12798d ago

@HenryFF - a 2 point better score over a 5 year old game that looks almost as good visually.

I guess if you're desperate for a win and you can get over the stupidity of your argument then go for it. Lets hope GT7's actual competitor, FM8, doesn't score better otherwise you'll have to change your user name again to hide the shame.

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Christopher798d ago (Edited 798d ago )

I mean, they're comparing PC to PS5 here. And FM8 will be on PC as well. What gen are we really talking about here since no generation is being discussed here?

Obscure_Observer798d ago

"What gen are we really talking about here since no generation is being discussed here?"

We´re talking about a ninth generation game vs a eighth generation game. I though that it was clear.

IRetrouk797d ago (Edited 797d ago )

Do pc games have generations🤔
Gt 7 is a cross gen game, its not gen 8 or 9, it's in between.
We are talking about a maxed pc game vs a cross gen game.

frostypants797d ago (Edited 797d ago )

They still have to target the Series S though. "Next gen only" with a caveat. If we're going to acknowledge that having to target lesser hardware holds some stuff back, that scenario is absolutely at play here. Obviously not as much as it could, but to an extent.

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metalgod88798d ago

If only I could buy Forza 7 on my xbox series S.....

dumahim798d ago

Guessing the downvotes are from people not understanding that you can't purchase the game from the stores anymore since it was delisted.

lodossrage798d ago

can't they just buy a used physical copy from gamestop, or best buy?

CML2798d ago

^^
Series S is digital only.

FyBy797d ago

Wow thats a bummer. 8 is not even out. I read its only after 4 years because licences for cars and tracks expired. Really? Thats really strange. Its huge game to have a lifespan only 4 years and without succesor.

darthv72798d ago

before it was removed, I was playing it on gamepass and it was excellent on the SS. It ran as if it was one x enhanced with 60fps and everything. Thankfully I also have it on disc so I can pop it into my SX to keep playing it.

metalgod88798d ago (Edited 798d ago )

Just FYI, the Xbox Series S is digital only. I don't have a disc drive, and the game was delisted as Dumahim said.

It looks awesome, but sadly, I may never get a chance to play it.

MadLad798d ago

Just grab it when the series X is more available.
With the console shortage, the series s won't be dropping in value anytime soon.
Used ones basically sell for new. So you can upgrade for just a couple hundred bucks if you're diligent and look around.

darthv72798d ago

Id say if you really want to play it, get a cheap One X, it looks and plays great on that as you can get the disc version also for cheap. I still use a one X even though I have both Series S and X. My Series S i am going to turn into a portable unit with its own screen attached to take on trips. I love how small that system is and how it compares to the one X in terms of performance (and then some).

Orchard798d ago

Or it shows how dated GT7 really is. The tracks in particular are so lifeless, dated and bare.

Nostalgia is what is delivering the game good reviews.

EvertonFC798d ago

Yet sells 10million plus compared to motorsports 2 million.

Orchard798d ago

I can’t play sales numbers though, can I?

Nor does it make any difference to me since I’m not an investor in either company.

Visuals on the other hand, I experience as a player and are core to my experience.

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King Nezz798d ago

Every time someone uses sales I just use the Toyota vs Ferrari example. Toyota always will sell more. Both are great. But we know which of the two is better.

Imortus_san798d ago

LOL, sure it does, GT 6 and GT Sport fiasco send regards, after beeing 19.99 in less them 6 months and beeing bundled with every possible PS for more them a year.

RauLeCreuset798d ago

@Orchard

You had no problem playing sales numbers and lecturing about how corporations with shareholders function when you needed an excuse to crap on PSVR2 and excuse make for why the attach rate argument you were trying to use against it didn't apply to Game Pass:

"1. How many units? They just say it sold more than the past models combined, but we don't actually have numbers to work out if that's 10 mil or 100 mil.

"2. How many of those purchases are mainstream gamers? It could be companies or people buying for other VR formats."

"PS4 has a huge install base, but only a small percentage bought a PSVR. I don't see this changing massively with PSVR2."

"Spoken like a true business expert. The idea/business plan for a business/product is to grow its base beyond those who already own the device. Shocker."

"I'm not the only one ignoring it/thinking it is a gimmick, the overwhelming majority of PS4 owners are also ignoring it and considering it a gimmick alongside me."

"PSVR did have a high price - what makes you think PSVR2 will not? As for Kinect (off-topic, bur whatever) costing the same as a video game... what video games were you buying? My 360 kinect set me back $150... and games were cheaper back then than they are today... but you make a good point - Microsoft discontinued the Kinect due to it being a failure - and it still sold 4x PSVR and in less time... but some how I'm meant to believe people are chomping at the bit to get a VR device..."

"@ApocalypseShadow Ignoring your immature comments about being a kid since I am not, nor do I resort to trying to insult during a discussion. I don't expect anything to go 'viral' overnight. But I do expect a device to sell more when its platform has 115m+ units out there. Kinect even outsold PSVR in numbers, with less Xbox 360's being in the wild than PS4's. And Kinect was a failure."

"You're once again comparing hardware to a subscription service. If you want to compare subscription services, then yes, game pass is beating the equivalent/competing service by around 10x."

"If you genuinely think selling a few million units when your TAM is 115+ million, then I'm sorry but you're out of touch with what success is for a business."

"This statement just shows you have no understanding of how corporations with shareholders function... you're probably one of these people who think the big corporations are your friend. Shareholders, and by extension, corporations, directly determine success as revenue, market share & growth. Lower than expected revenue = failure and the product is more likely to be discontinued at some point in the future if the trend continues (see Vita, Kinect, Dreamcast... etc)"

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annoyedgamer798d ago

I dont have either of these games so I dont have a dog in this fight but it must be pointed out that high sales numbers doesn't make a game better. By such a metric, Fortnight is the best game ever made.

fr0sty797d ago

"who cares if the driving physics are garbage as long as it's pretty!"

*in the same breath*

"Sales don't make a good game!"

S2Killinit797d ago

RauLeCreuset
You just summed up Orchard perfectly.

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lodossrage798d ago

@Orchard,

Ok, that nostalgia argument doesn't have weight. It's not like Forza is a new thing. Forza has a bit of nostalgia going for it too.

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CML2798d ago

Theres nothing really visually exciting about race tracks in real life. Driving on them is the thrill and GT7 nails it.

BehindTheRows798d ago (Edited 798d ago )

Driving will always be where GT beats Forza. Just so happens that GT7 also looks better than every Forza game released. Yes, Motorsport 7 (on PC, mind you) holds up nicely, but GT7 still tops it visually. Its cars are completely unmatched.

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Kraffty23798d ago

They've shown comparison shots between real world tracks and the game and many shots are nearly indistinguishable, circuit tracks aren't meant to look like driving through a muddy overgrown swamp. What's delivering the great reviews is the fact its a great racing sim. The King is back.

Father__Merrin798d ago

have you an example of making a track more full of life in a sim game? explosions in background or airplanes doing overheads etc is more suited to arcade game like horizons 5

Knushwood Butt797d ago

GT7 has plent of aircraft, but that's not good enough for some folks.

Knushwood Butt798d ago

I was racing at Daytona yesterday in a race with a transition from dusk to night and thought the circuit looked amazing. Tons of detail everywhere.

Maybe you could elaborate on how it looks lifeless, dated and bare?

bradleejones798d ago

GT7 is completely bad ass. The cafe is a little out of place but besides that the physics are spot on. Car models are awesome. Amount of cars, tracks are awesome. I wouldn't call it dated lol it just came out a week ago and I don't see anything outdated about it besides it's GT so there is progression.and license tests which is the way it should be. Makes sure you know what you're doing and have the equipment and skill to move forward.

ScootaKuH797d ago

Not really. GT7 is a very good game in its own right. Nostalgia has nothing to do with it

Rimeskeem797d ago

Certainly hope the tracks would be lifeless.

Don't wanna hit a deer on my way to victory.

frostypants797d ago

The tracks look like their real life counterparts. Real life doesn't always look like a carnival. The "made up" tracks could be amped up a bit though.

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Forza Motorsport 7 is being delisted this week - final chance to buy Xbox One exclusive

FORZA Motorsport 7 is being delisted from the Microsoft Store this week, with time running out to purchase the Xbox One exclusive digitally.

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IMissJimRyan979d ago

What I thought. The article should make ir clear.

Magog979d ago

Don't worry there will be another 10 Forza games before the decade is over

IMissJimRyan979d ago

Bad written article doesn't give reason.

Stay calm console warrior.

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xfire980d ago

Thanks for the reminder, grabbed it

MadLad980d ago

I hate seeing this happen.

It's a game.
Pay a lump sum and go on about your business.

This is why emulation is almost a necessity in this day and age.

MadLad979d ago

Not really.
Just heard Sony is tying the upcoming Gean Turismo to an always online system. Even for singleplayer.

Diablo and Sim City also tried this in the past. If that's the case your only options is them reversing that choice, or 3rd party servers and emulation.

dumahim979d ago

@TheRealTedCruz

That's a fair point. Hopefully before the game is shut down they'll provide an update so it can be played offline.

Amplitude980d ago

Yet another reason why we shouldn't be embracing digital games as the future

MadLad980d ago

You have Sony putting physical releases on an always online system just to play single player.

Companies like Valve have a system in place to back up your entire catalogue, even if their servers shut down.

The issue isn't digital vs physical; it's which companies are actually respecting your past purchases.

HellspawnPR1981980d ago

Wrong, you can always redownload the game and DLC (if you bought them before they get delisted).

DarkZane979d ago

@CrimsonIdol PT is not even a game, it's a demo that you actually never paid for. I am pretty sure you never had any ownership on it, so they could revoke it completely.

Teflon02979d ago

I have the OG scott pilgrim game for ps3 I can download at anytime as well as Marvel vs Capcom 2 and a few others. OG Dragon Quest XI etc. A test version of a game is an entirely different situation.

Sunny_D979d ago

"You have Sony putting physical releases on an always online system just to play single player."

What games are you referring to?

plmkoh979d ago

Nice gas lighting there, as expected from a cuck like Ted Cruz.

mikey15979d ago

TheRealTedCruz8h ago
You have Sony putting physical releases on an always online system just to play single player.***

You mean the GAME which hasn't been delisted and has even been re-released under the PS Classics label for both Bluray and PSN, which is £15.99 max??? The same game you can put onto your PS 5 and either move it to SSD, or run it from disk, or better still unplug your PS 4 external drive and plug it into the PS 5... Where it will instantly be added to you PS 5 library, which can be re-downloaded from PSN. Backward compatibilty is only useful if the games are still there. AKA Legacy Software, Once you input the disk in the PS 5, it will give you the option to go ONLINE to update the many Software/game updates awa..

https://en.wikipedia.org/wi...

The game launched with 168 cars and 29 tracks; post-launch game updates have brought the count to 324 cars and 82 track configurations as of December 2019.[2][3][4] The free updates also added a more traditional single-player campaign mode to the game.[5]***

AWA a TRADITIONAL Single Player Campaign mode, plus all the Tracks/ Cars released in the last 4 years.. CLUE: GT 7 has a GT Sport button meaning B/C from WITHIN the game, which is why single player requires ONLINE access.

With GT 6 I had to keep my PS 3 going, even when GT Sport released... Now with GT Sport I can simply use my PS 5 and have the best of both worlds... Oh btw re car licences.. Car manufacturers love having their cars in sims, as exposure means new customers.. The only manufacturer who arrogantly wanted money, was Porsche, so PD gave them the finger and used RUF instead. Porsche announced their partnership with GT Sport
https://www.youtube.com/wat...

at the international Car Motorshow at Frankfurt, where they announced "The Living Legend" awa a Vision car... The Porshe being shown in the GT 7 trailer was the Living Legend... Which means that GT Sport and GT 7 will be supported for long time to come.

***Companies like Valve have a system in place to back up your entire catalogue, even if their servers shut down.***

Valve isn't a charity.. They charge 30% to devs/pubs, which is the same that Sony charges.. Sony however charges that for a SIMULTANEOUS release, on PSN and retail, pressed at their Digital Audio Disk pressing plants across the globe. Epic only charges 15% and has free games, the only reason PC fanboys stick with Steam is because of the legacy software at the Steam store/account.

***The issue isn't digital vs physical; it's which companies are actually respecting your past purchases.***

Rubbish. PC fanboys will be denied the game via Gamepass if it was released there[??] same as newbie Series S/X who are future buyers. Every Forza to date has been delisted apart from Forza Horizon 4... Yet the next out is Horizon 5, not Forza 8.

12 something [= Something is afoot Watson]... When the Brit spinoff is being released before the American ACTUAL game. They are supposed to be doing Fable also.

Forza 7 Oct 2017
GT Sport Oct 2017
Horizon 4 Sept 2018
Horizon 5 Nov 2021
GT 7 March 2022

Looks like someone jumped the gun.. lolol

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