A fascinating phenomenon associated with modern gaming has manifested itself in recent years. The advent of on-line multiplayer games (and their social networking structure) has for the first time in human history, and for all practical purposes, blurred the once distinctive age barriers between generations. With the creation of the internet and its associated applications … [Read more...]
From franchise to gaming dynasty
So, what does it take to go from a hit racing simulation, to a franchise, to a dynasty? In a word, “vision.” Making a video game into a hit simulator is hard enough. Taking a one hit wonder and making it a franchise, even harder still. Going from solid franchise to an era leading dynasty within the genre becomes extremely difficult for any game, simulation or not. Ultimately … [Read more...]
NASCAR season gets underway – both real and virtual
As former NASCAR champion and now broadcaster Daryl Waltrip is famous for saying at the start of every race. “Boogity, boogity, boogity! Let’s go racin boys!” Finally, the season is upon us, both simulation league racing, and real racing for 2010. Anticipation to competitively race Forza3 has never been higher; every IFCA event is at or near their 100 driver limit for the … [Read more...]
Tips and tuition: The Forza Files 2
Although it’s true that the fastest laps in Forza3 are executed by the fastest hot lappers of the 1.5 million drivers in the Forza community, it is widely recognized that this is but one facet or skill set of the simulation racing genre. Racing head to head, or door handle to door handle, is yet another side that produces its own legion of experts. One can be good at both, but … [Read more...]
Tips and tuition for online racing: The Forza Files 1
Now that the formal introductions are over, let’s get down to business. The number 1 question in the minds of Forza Motorsport 3 drivers, and indeed in all of motorsports, is, “how can I go faster?” There is no single answer to this question. Neither is there a shortcut solution to the problem. In professional racing often the limiting factor is the equipment and not the … [Read more...]