Forza Horizon 5
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Games Inbox: When will GTA 6 pre-orders start?Readers discuss the long wait for Grand Theft Auto 6, speculating on when pre-orders might begin and when the next trailer will drop. Other topics include potential Star Wars games, Nintendo's announcement strategies, and Sony's price increases for PlayStation Plus.- Forza Horizon 6 Features a Cheeky Pokémon Easter EggForza Horizon 6 includes a subtle reference to the Pokémon franchise. The game features a hidden Easter egg related to Pokémon.
The Best Forza Games RankedThis 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.
Forza Horizon 6 Guide – How To Use Photo Mode And Easily Earn Discover Japan/Horizon Festival PointsThis guide for Forza Horizon 6 explains how to use the in-game Photo Mode to earn Discover Japan and Horizon Festival points. It details the controls for Photo Mode and how photographing landmarks and cars contributes to the Collection Journal's milestones and rewards.- Forza Horizon 6 is XBOX’s Biggest Steam Launch in HistoryForza Horizon 6 achieved the biggest Steam launch in Xbox Game Studios history, surpassing 273,000 concurrent players shortly after its Standard Edition release. This figure significantly outclasses previous records set by titles like Halo Infinite. The game is also available on PC via the Microsoft Store and Game Pass, with player numbers expected to rise further, especially on Xbox Series X/S.
Forza Horizon 6 Guide – The 5 Best Starter Cars To Use EarlyThis guide for Forza Horizon 6 highlights five of the best starter cars for early to mid-game progression. It details the strengths and weaknesses of vehicles like the 1994 Toyota Celica GT-Four ST205, 1970 GMC Jimmy, 2005 Ford GT, 2020 Lotus Evija Forza Edition, and 2020 Koenigsegg Jesko, offering advice on their suitability for different race types and progression strategies.
Forza Horizon 6 Proves Xbox Still Has One Franchise No One Can TouchForza Horizon 6 continues the franchise's streak of critical acclaim, earning high Metascores and praise for its visuals, gameplay, and open-world design in Japan. This consistent excellence stands in contrast to the struggles of other Xbox franchises like Halo and Gears of War. Playground Games' ability to deliver on fan expectations and maintain quality is highlighted as the key to Forza Horizon's enduring success.
Remnant 2, The Outer Worlds: Space’s Choice Edition, and More Coming to Game PassMicrosoft is adding several new games to Game Pass throughout May, including Remnant 2, The Outer Worlds: Spacer's Choice Edition, and Luna Abyss. Players can also look forward to Forza Horizon 6's full release and the debut of Echo Generation 2. Several titles will be leaving the service on May 31st.- Game ReviewsThis 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 PerspectiveForza 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 GamingCanadian 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 6This 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 tooMicrosoft'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 PhonopolisThis 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 muchThe 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 ConsoleNACON 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 LinuxForza 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 2026This 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.