The buzz: Gran Turismo to Microsoft’s big black chest Forza looks to outrun the competition with the greatest in number robust racing engine ever digitized.

The buzz: Gran Turismo to Microsoft’s big black chest Forza looks to outrun the competition with the greatest in number robust racing engine ever digitized. “There are three core things we aim to deliver with Forza,” says lead programmer Garrett Young, “realistic graphics, [simulation] physics, and car customization.” Based forward our test drive, Forza is definitely firing forward all cylinders—on and off Xbox Live.

What could walk wrong? Forza faces competition from the other titles in Xbox’ expansive racing library, and quality doesn’t always equate to success—last year’s fantastic delineate Gotham Racing 2 withered at retail. And we’re a little worried about the Xbox’ lack of a upright force feedback wheel. Microsoft promises that deals for a quality wheel are definitely in the works.

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