Forza 4′s September Pennzoil Car Pack is now available and contains 11 classic cars for 560 MS Points.

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Forza fans, today is your day to get bitten! The 2013 SRT Viper Bonus Pack has arrived in Forza Motorsport 4, giving you a chance to put SRT’s latest street snake to the test on some of the world’s best driving roads. Best of all for Forza fans: this is a FREE download available to anyone who has Forza Motorsport 4 and Xbox LIVE.

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Microsoft has announced that the British indie rock band, the Kaiser Chiefs, will be ambassadors for the “Xbox Summer Stadium” sports and entertainment campaign from 15th June until 12th August 2012. As part of their role the band have pledged their support to Microsoft’s charity partner, Right To Play, encouraging fans to take part in donating to a great cause.

The Kaiser Chiefs have joined Right to Play Athlete Ambassadors including UK High Jumper, Martyn Bernard, and Red Bull Cliff Diver, Blake Aldridge, to deliver a special message asking fans to unite in the virtual world and support the charity.

On 16th June 2012 at 6 p.m BST, fans across Europe are invited to take part in the 100m dash on the Xbox Kinect Sports game and help break a Guinness World Record for the most people in an online race. Participants will not only have the chance to be record breakers, but Microsoft will also donate funds to Right to Play each time a person is taking part.

Kaiser Chiefs lead singer, Ricky Wilson, commented: “We’re proud to be supporting Right To Play and want to encourage our fans and Xbox communities to raise funds for a brilliant cause. Tomorrow on 16th June, I’ll be joining people across Europe in the charity fun run on Xbox LIVE. It takes just 10 seconds of your time to do something which will actually help children around the world.”

On the weekend of 15th-17th June 2012, Xbox is providing free access to its Xbox LIVE Gold subscription service and for every person who takes part in the charity run on 16th June 2012, Microsoft will make a donation to Right to Play. These contributions will enable Right To Play to use the transformative power of play to educate and empower children facing adversity.

Right To Play Athlete Ambassador and UK High Jumper, Martyn Bernard, commented: “Working with the likes of the Kaiser Chiefs and Xbox helps raise much needed awareness of the great things we can do together to improve the lives of children through sport. With their support and fans we hope that more children from around the world will have access to and benefit from Right To Play’s sport and play programming. Here’s to a fantastic summer of fundraising.”

Sport fans will also have the chance to represent their countries in weekly online tournaments, as well as watch the world’s greatest sports events on Xbox LIVE. The Xbox Summer Stadium campaign will culminate with an exclusive and intimate gig by the Kaiser Chiefs broadcast on the closing weekend of 10th August 2012. Xbox Gold members can watch it exclusively on Xbox LIVE via the MUZU.TV app as well as win tickets to attend the gig.

The donation site is now live and full details on how to donate and take part in Guinness World Record attempt on 16th June 2012 can be found at www.xbox.com/right-to-play.

Available this May 22nd for 1,600MSP, the Porsche Expansion Pack for Forza Motorsport 4 includes 30 Porsches as well as 20 new Porsche-themed career events. Furthermore, expect to see Porsche models in the AI field in career events and integrated into the Forza 4 level reward structure.

The newest Forza Motorsport 4 Car Pack will be available for download starting Tuesday 1st May on the Xbox LIVE Marketplace, adding a new crop of cars for Forza players to collect, drive, and customise.

Available for 560 Microsoft Points, the May Top Gear Car Pack has something for car fans of every stripe, from emblematic examples of 1970s American style and one of the fastest automobiles in the world; to one of the coolest off-road vehicles around and the world’s smallest production car.

The May Top Gear Car Pack features the following 10 cars:

2012 Hennessey Venom GT.
1977 AMC Pacer X.
2011 Ford Transite SuperSportVan.
2012 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon.
1966 Lotus Cortina.
1992 Mitsubishi Galant VR-4.
2012 Smart ForTwo.
1990 Subaru Legacy RS.
2012 Chrysler 300 SRT8.
1965 Austin-Healey 3000 MkIII.

Available for 560 Microsoft Points on April 3rd, the April Alpinestars Car Pack will feature ten new rides, including precision-tuned German race cars, rotary engine masterpieces, and classic late-50s American style cars.

Turn Ten Studios have today confirmed that the newest Forza Motorsport 4 Car Pack will be available for download starting Tuesday, 3rd April on Xbox LIVE Marketplace, adding a new crop of cars for Forza players to collect, drive, and customise.

Available for 560 Microsoft Points, the April Alpinestars Car Pack will feature ten new rides, including precision-tuned German race cars, rotary engine masterpieces, and classic late-50s American style cars.

The April Alpinestars Car Pack features the following 10 cars:

2011 Mercedes-Benz #35 Black Falcon SLS AMG GT3.
2011 Aston Martin #009 Aston Martin Racing AMR One.
2012 Jaguar XKR-S.
1995 BMW M5.
2011 Maserati Quattroporte Sport GT S.
1985 Mazda RX-7 GSL-SE.
1972 Mercedes-Benz 300 SEL 6.3.
1959 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz Convertible.
1997 Volvo 850 R·
2012 Scion tC.

Turn 10 Studios have today announced that Porsche will now be making a returning to Forza Motorsport with the Porsche Expansion Pack, which will arrive on Xbox LIVE on May 22nd.

The Porsche cars were first removed from Forza 4 during its development, when EA blocked Turn 10 Studios from using the brand back in August, 2011.

The Forza Motorsport 4 Porsche Expansion Pack will feature 30 Porsche models for you to collect, drive, and customize, including the 2010 Porsche 911 Sport Classic and the 2010 Porsche Boxster S. Seven of which will be brand new to the Forza franchise.

Also in the pack there will be 20 brand new Porsche-centric events in the Forza 4 career mode, as well as 10 new Xbox LIVE Achievements ( 250 Gamerscore points). In addition, players can expect to see Porsche models in the AI field when racing in events, as well as integrated into Forza 4’s level reward structure.

Upon the release of the Porsche Expansion Pack, fans can also expect Porsche-themed Rivals Mode events and new online multiplayer hoppers dedicated to the dozens of Porsche models in the pack.

Forza 4's March Pirelli Car Pack will be available to download tomorrow (March 6th) and as with previous car packs, will cost 560 Microsoft points, but will be free to owners of Forza Motorsport 4's Season Pass.

In addition of including 10 new cars, the car pack will also introduce a title update that makes various multiplayer fixes, as well as lifting the level cap from 150 to 999.

The Pirelli Car Pack includes:

2011 Aston Martin V12 Zagato (Villa d'Este).
1971 Ferrari #2 Ferrari Automobili 312 P.
2012 Ultima GTR.
1969 Chevrolet Nova SS 396.
2010 Renault Clio RS.
1966 Ford Country Squire.
1995 BMW 850CSi.
1986 Alfa Romeo GTV-6.
2011 Wiesmann GT MF5.
1969 Chevrolet Corvair Monza.

Turn 10 Studios have today announced the 'American Le Mans Series Pack' for Forza Motorsport 4. Available for purchase on Tuesday, February 7th via Xbox LIVE, the American Le Mans Series pack features ten new cars, including purpose-built Le Mans racers and custom-modified celebrity-owned gems.

To coincide with the release of the car pack, Turn 10 Studios will also be launching a new batch of Community Monthly Rivals Mode events, including an event starring the Audi R18 TDI. In the R18 Rivals event 100 random players per week who set a leaderboard time will be rewarded unicorn cars.

The American Le Mans Series Pack will be available for 560 MS Points and will be free to download for those who have already purchased the Forza Motorsport 4 Season Pass.

Turn 10 studios and Microsoft have today revealed a new DLC for Forza Motorsport 4, entitled the 'December IGN Pack' the DLC contains ten new vehicles. Sponsored by gaming website IGN, the DLC will be available for 560 MS Points and will be free to all Forza 4 'Season Pass' Holders.

The December IGN Pack includes:

• 2011 Monster Sport Suzuki SX4
• 2011 Mazda RX-8 R3
• 2011 Ford F-150 SVT Raptor
• 1967 Chevrolet Chevelle SS-396
• 1977 Ford Escort RS1800
• 1981 Volkswagen Scirocco S
• 1986 Alfa Romeo Spider Quadrifoglio Verde
• 1988 Pontiac Fiero GT
• 2010 Maserati GranTurismo MC GT4
• 1957 Maserati 300 S

Turn 10 Studios have revealed details of the newest Forza Motorsport 4 Car Pack. Available for download starting 1st November for 560 Microsoft Points, the 'November Speed Pack' offers some of the hottest new and classic cars from leading manufacturers, ranging from the iconic 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air to the 2012 Lamborghini Aventador LP700-4.

The November Speed Pack includes:

• 2012 Lamborghini Aventador LP700-4: The newest Bull in the Lamborghini stable has arrived: fans can take it for a spin in Forza Motorsport 4 and experience what it’s like to whip past rivals at 200 miles per hour.
• 2012 Aston Martin Virage: Aston Martin’s newest coupe features a barking V12 that balances a perfect ratio of horsepower to torque to propel the Virage down the open road.
• 2011 #2 Audi Sport Team Joest R15++ TDI: The final version of the Audi R15, the R15 “Plus Plus,” celebrated the R15s final race at the 2011 Sebring 12 Hours.
• 2011 Audi RS3 Sportback: The newest member of the Audi RennSport line boasts the same 2.5-liter turbocharged direct-injection five-cylinder found in the TT-RS, propelling it from 0 to 60 in only 4.6 seconds.
• 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air: A true automotive icon, the 57 Chevy gained notoriety as a hot rod and is now one of the most recognizable American cars of all time.
• 2012 Dodge Charger SRT8: The 2012 Dodge Charger SRT8 is a serious performance machine with a 470-hp 6.4-liter Hemi V-8 that responds to throttle inputs with no hesitation.
• 2011 Ferrari #62 Risi Competizione F458 Italia: Matched only by the legendary heritage of Ferrari, the Risi Competizione team has won two Le Mans championships and achieved 29 podium finishes.
• 2013 Ford Focus ST: Debuting with the same 250-hp 2.0-liter turbocharged EcoBoost engine that the much larger Ford Explorer SUV uses, the new Ford Focus ST packs a serious punch.
• 1992 GMC Typhoon: The 280 horses on tap in the GMC Typhoon allow it to do things unthinkable for an SUV before its introduction.
• 2011 Volkswagen Scirocco R: The Scirocco R serves as the platform for race cars in the Scirocco R-Cup, which brings world famous drivers to the Hockenheim track each year.

In celebration of the launch of the demo on Xbox Live today, Turn 10 Studios have released a new viral video of Forza 4.

Entitled 'Endangered Species the video is narrated by Top Gear's, Jeremy Clarkson and is a tongue-in-cheek illustration of something many car lovers already know: that the real world is becoming an unfriendly place for those who truly love automobiles.

The Forza 4 demo is now available to download from the Xbox Live Marketplace for Gold members, the demo will be available to all on October 7th.

In the demo racing fans will be able to try a quick race on the Bernese Alps track with the Kia cee'd, 1970 Mercury Cougar Eliminator, 2011 Subaru WRX STI or the 2011 Ferrari 599 GTO.

 Also included in the demo will be the new Rival mode, for every Rivals mode event you are automatically assigned a rival (usually an Xbox LIVE friend), or you can manually set any player on the leaderboard as your rival. By beating your rival, you get bonus credits based on that rival’s leaderboard percentile rank and the size of the board.

Turn 10 studios have released details of the Forza 4 demo is will be available from the Xbox Live marketplace on October 3rd.

In the demo racing fans will be able to try a quick race on the Bernese Alps track with the Kia cee'd, 1970 Mercury Cougar Eliminator, 2011 Subaru WRX STI or the 2011 Ferrari 599 GTO.

Also included in the demo will be the new Rival mode, which is basically a combination of career events, time trials, and multiplayer. It allows you to play against your friends in a diverse group of challenging events, even when your friends are offline. Your friend is represented on track by a ghost.

For every Rivals mode event you are automatically assigned a rival (usually an Xbox LIVE friend), or you can manually set any player on the leaderboard as your rival. By beating your rival, you get bonus credits based on that rival’s leaderboard percentile rank and the size of the board.

Turn 10 Studios have today announced a Season Pass for Forza 4. Starting 14th October, players can purchase the Season Pass on the Xbox LIVE Marketplace and at participating retailers for 2,400 Microsoft points – redeemable for six game add-on packs, representing a 30 per cent overall saving as compared to purchasing the content separately.

Delivering 60 new cars the six game add-ons included in the Season Pass offer will be released from November 2011 to April 2012. Fans who purchase the Season Pass will receive the first game add-on, the “American Muscle” car pack as an additional bonus

The American Muscle car pack includes:

• 1965 Pontiac GTO
• 1968 Pontiac Firebird
• 1970 Buick GSX
• 1970 Dodge Cornet Super Bee
• 1966 Chevrolet Nova SS
• 1969 Shelby GT500 428CJ
• 1971 Plymouth GTX 426 Hemi
• 1967 Dodge Cornet W023
• 1968 Dodge Dart HEMI Super Stock
• 1964 Ford Fairlane Thunderbolt

For those who cannot wait the Xbox LIVE demo for Forza Motorsport 4 will be available to download from the Xbox LIVE Marketplace on 3rd October for Xbox LIVE Gold members and on 7th October for all other Xbox LIVE members.

Turn 10 Studios have today confirmed a date of the demo of Forza 4 for October 3rd, a week before the game is expected to launch on October 14th.

The launch date for the demo was hidden away at the end of the Making of Bernese Alps (below) which was shown on the XBLA Marketplace today, no details of the demo are available at the moment.

Turn 10 Studios have released another trailer of one of the tracks which will be making its way into Forza Motorsport 4 this October 11th. The Infineon raceway is a 2.52 miles (4.06 km) road course and drag strip located on the landform known as Sears Point, and is one of the premier race courses in the US.

In a recent article on the Forza Motorsport website, Turn 10 have revealed that Forza Motorsport 4 will not include Porsche cars, due to EA blocking the brand license.

"This kills me. While Forza Motorsport 4 will feature RUF, it will not include Porsche cars. As many of you know, since the beginning of the Forza franchise, the Porsche license has been available only through a sub-licensing deal with EA. In Forza 3, we were able to feature more than 35 different Porsche models by offering to collaborate with EA. For Forza 4, we were looking forward to adding even more Porsche cars, and we were especially looking forward to featuring multiple Porsche experiences in our new Autovista mode. In the end, however, EA couldn’t see their way towards collaborating again." said creative director Dan Greenawalt

"We’ve asked our contacts at EA to reconsider their position frequently and regularly over the last 18 months. We also reached out to various influential people in gaming to lobby on our behalf, and on your behalf, but that was to no avail."

Although Forza 4 will lose over 35 Porsche cars from the final game, Turn Ten has decided to include 3 RUF cars which will help a little to fill their place.

"RUF is a manufacturer in their own right, not simply an aftermarket mod shop—they completely remanufacture and enhance the models that they start from, and the results are unique, incredibly fast, and the cars look great. Losing more than 35 Porsche models is a lost opportunity for Porsche fans (as well as a lost opportunity to make future Porsche fans), but I hope that Forza 4 players understand and enjoy the new makes and models that have taken their place."

The full article can be read at http://forzamotorsport.net/

Second video of the making of series of Forza 4, this time the developers reveal the Hockenheim circuit.

The first making of video 'Burmese Alps' can be watched here.