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The Best Forza Games Ranked
This article ranks all the Forza games from worst to best, starting with Forza Street and ending with Forza Horizon 5. The ranking considers various factors including gameplay, graphics, car selection, and overall impact on the franchise. Forza Horizon 5 is praised for its Mexican setting and current-gen performance, while Forza Motorsport 3 is highlighted as a benchmark for balancing difficulty and accessibility in racing simulators.
Game Reviews
This review of Forza Horizon 6, titled 'First Love', offers an in-depth look at the latest installment in the popular racing series. The article provides an evaluation of its gameplay, graphics, and overall experience.
A Tourist’s Guide to Forza Horizon 6, From A Designer’s Perspective
Forza Horizon 6 Design Director Torbern Ellert and Art Director Don Arceta discuss the creation of the game's recreation of Japan, highlighting iconic locations like Nachi Falls, Ruriko-ji Temple, and Tokyo City. They detail how real-world landmarks were adapted for gameplay accessibility while preserving their essence, and mention the role of cultural consultant Kyoko Yamashita in ensuring authenticity. The game launches May 19 on Xbox Series X|S, PC, and Xbox Cloud, with day one availability on Xbox Game Pass.
Forza Horizon 6's imminent full release has fans turning to an old trick to play it early without paying for the…
Xbox owners are using a 'New Zealand trick' to play Forza Horizon 6 early via Xbox Game Pass before its official release. This method involves changing the console's region to New Zealand to access games at the earliest possible time. The article notes that while this trick is possible on other platforms, it is significantly easier on Xbox.
Canadian Gamers Are Bringing Sports Style Prediction Habits Into Competitive Gaming
Canadian gamers are increasingly applying sports betting prediction habits to esports, driven by the growth of competitive gaming and accessible mobile play. Meanwhile, the design of mobile apps, including those for casinos, now heavily incorporates game-like pacing and reward systems to maintain user engagement. Separately, Nebraska is suing Roblox, alleging systemic failures to protect children from predators and deceptive marketing practices, a lawsuit echoed by other states and highlighting concerns about child safety in online gaming platforms.
All the fastest cars in Forza Horizon 6
This guide details the fastest cars available in Forza Horizon 6, focusing on hypercars from manufacturers like Koenigsegg, Hennessey, and McLaren that can exceed 200mph. While these vehicles offer extreme top speeds, the article also highlights other high-performance cars that balance speed with better handling and acceleration for race scenarios.
Advanced Shader Delivery banishes long loads and shader stutter on first time launch, but only for certain games and there are a number of other caveats too
Microsoft's Advanced Shader Delivery technology now supports AMD RDNA 3, 3.5, and 4 GPUs, including the Radeon RX 7000, 8000, and 9000 series, via the latest Adrenalin drivers. This feature, previously exclusive to the ROG Xbox Ally, pre-compiles shaders to eliminate long load times and stuttering on first-time game launches, particularly benefiting titles like Forza Horizon 6, Call of Duty: Black Ops 6, and others downloaded through the Xbox app.
This week in PC games: Tokyo-drifting in Forza Horizon 6, communist grifting in Disco Elysium follow-up Zero Parades, or dystopia tifting in puzzle game Phonopolis
This week's PC game releases include Forza Horizon 6 set in Tokyo, ZA/UM's espionage title Zero Parades: For Dead Spies, and the puzzle game Phonopolis. Other notable releases span various genres, from train simulators and naval combat to shmups and turn-based tactics.
'This game is extremely broken': The dev of VKD3D-Proton, software for running Direct3D 12 games on Linux, isn't enjoying Forza Horizon 6 very much
The developer of VKD3D-Proton, Hans-Kristian Arntzen, has identified and submitted fixes for issues causing Forza Horizon 6 to perform poorly on Linux. While the game runs well on Windows PCs, Linux gamers have reported significant problems, with Arntzen's work translating Direct3D 12 to Vulkan being key to resolving these glitches. Nvidia has also acknowledged issues and plans a driver release, while Valve's involvement with Steam Deck verification suggests ongoing support for the game on the platform.
NACON Expands Revosim Racing Line-Up With Three New Steering Wheels For Console
NACON is expanding its Revosim sim-racing line-up with three new Direct Drive steering wheel bundles for PC and consoles. The new range includes the premium RS Pure (10NM), the mid-range RS Initiale (6NM), and the entry-level RS Lite (3.2NM), marking the first time Revosim hardware will officially support consoles. Full specifications, release dates, and pricing are expected later.
Proton is getting some "horrible" workarounds for Forza Horizon 6 on Linux
Forza Horizon 6 is experiencing significant compatibility issues on Linux, with developer Hans-Kristian Arntzen describing the situation as "extremely broken" and requiring "horrible" workarounds. Reports on ProtonDB and GitHub indicate widespread problems for Linux and Steam Deck users, suggesting a potential Proton Experimental update or hotfix from Valve may be necessary.
The Best PC Games To Play In 2026
This guide highlights the best PC games available in 2026, spanning various genres and including both recent releases and enduring live-service titles. The list emphasizes games that run well on PC, with considerations for hardware and accessibility, and notes that many titles are also playable on devices like the Steam Deck.
Steam week in review: metroidvanias are still coming thick and fast, but has the world moved on?
Despite the release of several high-quality metroidvania titles on Steam, the genre's buzz has diminished, potentially due to genre fatigue and the unpredictable nature of indie development. Games like Clockwork Ambrosia showcase impressive pixel art and design, but struggle to gain traction amidst larger releases and shifting market trends.
Forza Horizon 6 Guide – Top 15 Beginner’s Tips And Tricks
This guide provides 15 beginner tips and tricks for Forza Horizon 6, covering aspects like earning and managing in-game currency (Credits), utilizing fast travel, discovering map secrets, and optimizing car upgrades. It also offers advice on managing your car collection and earning valuable Wheelspins.
Forza Horizon 6 Guide – How To Change The Weather And The Time Of Day
This guide explains how to manually change the weather and time of day in Forza Horizon 6 using the EventLab's Route Creator. Players can create custom routes to set specific weather conditions and time spans, overriding the default free roam settings outside of story mode.
Forza Horizon 6 Guide – All 9 Treasure Cars And Their Locations
This guide for Forza Horizon 6 details the locations of all nine Treasure Cars scattered across the game's map. Players can find unique vehicles like the 1969 Dodge Charger R/T and the 1987 Porsche 959 by following specific clues or directly navigating to their hidden spots. Finding all treasure cars unlocks the 'Lost and Found' badge.
All Playlist exclusive cars in Forza Horizon 6
Forza Horizon 6 will soon expand its garage with exclusive cars available through its Festival Playlists. The article lists numerous vehicles, including models from Abarth, Aston Martin, Ferrari, Ford, Honda, Lamborghini, and more, that will be featured in upcoming events. The first Festival Playlist, 'Welcome to Japan,' begins on May 21.
This Week’s Japanese Game Releases: Forza Horizon 6, Yoshi and the Mysterious Book, more
This week's Japanese game releases include Forza Horizon 6 for Xbox Series and PC, and Yoshi and the Mysterious Book. The article highlights new titles available to gamers in Japan.
Forza Horizon 6’s early access rakes in $140 million in its first weekend
Forza Horizon 6's early access generated over $140 million in its first weekend, making it the franchise's most-played game and one of its most profitable launches. The game achieved this success despite its premium early access price point and has garnered significant player engagement and critical acclaim, particularly for its visuals and Japanese setting.
Forza Horizon 6’s early access rakes in $140 million in its first weekend
Forza Horizon 6's early access generated over $140 million in its first weekend, making it the franchise's most-played game and one of its most profitable launches. The game achieved this success despite its premium early access price point and has garnered significant player engagement and critical acclaim, particularly for its visuals and Japanese setting.