Forza Motorsport 7 by Turn10

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Le Mans Esports Series news https://www.lemansesports.com/en/news/list

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Le Mans Esports Series al via, Fernando Alonso entusiasta!

Sono ufficialmente aperte le iscrizioni alla Le Mans Esports Series (LMES), un'iniziativa congiunta tra Motorsport Network e l'Automobile Club l’Ouest (ACO). I vincitori dell'innovativa serie esport avranno l'occasione di assicurarsi un posto sul podio della 24 Ore di Le Mans 2019 e condividere un montepremi di $100,000. Ulteriori dettagli sono disponibili a questo link e sul sito ufficiale della Le Mans Esports Series (in inglese).

L'iniziativa esport, che ricordiamo sarà disputata con Forza Motorsport 7, ha riscosso il grandissimo entusiasmo di Fernando Alonso, che ha già preannunciato la partecipazione del suo team esport FA Racing G2. Queste le parole del pilota asturiano:

"The Le Mans Esports Series will be very attractive. The platforms that you have out there are impressive.I'm happy to be an owner of a team, I'm very proud of what the guys are doing, and I think that you will have a huge success with this new adventure, a lot of people are behind it. The possibilities that Esports has are unlimited. We have probably not reached the limit yet, we will keep discovering more that can offer that platform. We will enjoy it together. Esports is a reality, it's no longer a fantasy or a game. It's a platform that works not only for gamers, but for professional drivers too. We have been using simulators for a couple of years now, learning tracks and developing cars. Now, we have a fantastic fanbase outside motor racing, they love what we do, but they do it differently. It's not better, it's not worse. It's a little bit cheaper than the real cars too."

In italiano:

"La serie Esports di Le Mans sarà molto interessante. Le piattaforme che ci sono là fuori sono impressionanti. Sono felice di essere proprietario di una squadra, sono molto orgoglioso di quello che stanno facendo i ragazzi, e penso che avrà un enorme successo questa nuova avventura, ci sono dietro molte persone. Le possibilità che offre l'Esports sono illimitate. Probabilmente non abbiamo ancora raggiunto il limite, continueremo a scoprire sempre di più cosa è in grado di offrire questa piattaforma. Ci divertiremo insieme. L'Esports è una realtà, non è più una fantasia o un gioco. È una piattaforma che funziona non solo per i giocatori, ma anche per i piloti professionisti. Utilizziamo simulatori da un paio d'anni, imparando le piste e sviluppando automobili. Ora, abbiamo una fantastica base di fan al di fuori delle corse automobilistiche, amano ciò che facciamo, ma lo fanno in modo diverso. Non è meglio, non è peggio. È un po 'più economico delle auto reali."

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We’re sprucing things up with the December update for Forza Motorsport 7, which arrives on December 4 on Xbox One and Windows 10 PC. Over the past few months, while Turn 10 has been adding new features and functionality to the game based on community feedback, we’ve also been working on giving the Forza 7 menus a fresh coat of paint. The first result of all that hard work arrives this month for all players to enjoy. We’ve also introduced some upgrades and improvements throughout other areas of the game as well, including a much-improved force feedback system for wheel users, a new dynamic opponent labels system, a new Spotlight car coming free for all Forza 7 players, alongside lots of improvements and fixes across the game.

Here’s a deeper look at what’s included in the December update, starting with a look at this month’s Spotlight car:

2018 #1 BMW M Motorsport M8 GTE

After a seven-year hiatus, BMW has returned to the 24 Hours of Le Mans. Adding fanfare is the fact that the M8 GTE raced in both the FIA WEC endurance series and the IMSA series before the production model became available for sale. Call it reverse engineering of the best kind since this M8 GTE is the first BMW manufactured from the ground up as an LM GTE homologated car, instead of being built from an existing platform. Significant weight savings, obvious safety equipment, and extensive aero make this a custom-built racecar. What a production M8 will look like we don’t yet know. We do know is that the M8 GTE was able to keep pace at the Circuit de la Sarthe and in IMSA, BMW teams garnered two wins and finished fourth in the highly competitive GTLM class, proving it as a viable racing platform. Best of all, now you can find out for yourself how it performs.

Updated Force Feedback

The December update introduces some important changes to force feedback in Forza 7. The new force feedback is a full physically based system utilizing Forza Motorsport 7’s suspension kinematics and tire modeling to send tire loads to the steering wheel. It produces a more intuitive feel with more accurate align torque and a solid feeling of connection to the road.

Importantly for wheel users, this new wheel update completely replaces the old system, which means players’ tuning values from before December will be reset. Wheel users will need to tune from scratch to take advantage of this new and improved system. For a full rundown of the new force feedback system, check out the updated FM7 Wheel Guide on the Forza Support site.

A Fresh Coat of Paint

When you start up Forza Motorsport 7 after Tuesday’s update, straight away you’re going to notice some visual changes. In addition to a new splash screen, we’ve made some significant improvements to the main menu. The old slightly angled menu is replaced with a new flat layout. The car and driver have moved to the right-hand side of the screen. In addition, we’ve replaced the black and white image backgrounds for the menu tiles with beautiful new color images. Sharp-eyed players will also notice that we’ve changed the tile highlight color from red to blue, and we’ve changed the opacity of tiles that do not have artwork, to make those tiles feel more active. The team has also improved transition times for certain menu items; for example, it now takes less time to get to the Forza Driver’s Cup menu when selecting that tile from the main menu.

New Opponent Labels

The menus aren’t the only items getting a visual overhaul in December. This update also introduces a new opponent label system into the game. These labels are the information panels that you see in multiplayer lobbies, showing a player’s Gamertag, Forza driver level, and badge above the car. The new opponent label system brings a uniform, flattened look to these labels. Labels will also be dynamic, shifting between three “states” depending on an opponent’s proximity to the player.

The closest “full” state presents a player’s Gamertag, their position in the race, and some event-relevant information such as distance ahead (or behind, when looking backwards), total drift score, or “It” status when playing Tag games. At medium distance, opponent labels will be shown in condensed state, with just a player’s GT and position shown. A furthest distance, labels will appear in “far” state, showing just the player’s position in the race.

We’ve also made some design adjustments to in-race HUD information items with the December update. For example, the lap time HUD elements have been made more uniform and the lap counter has moved to the upper right corner of the screen.

The new menus and new opponent labels are part of an ongoing effort to offer players a great looking and informative Forza Motorsport 7 experience. Look for more updates to these aspects of the game in the coming months.

Other Updates

The December update is bringing more good stuff with it as well. Rivals players will now automatically get a new ghost car to challenge after they’ve beaten a Rival. In addition, Specialty Dealer will now display the original collector score alongside the updated collector score, as well as both original price and “sale” price, along with the discount percentage.

December Events

The year might be winding down but there’s no sign of slowing down in Forza Motorsport 7. Here’s a look at some of highlights happening in Forza 7 this month:

Leagues – Engaged Engines

The new Forza 7 Leagues Season has already begun! Get ready for four series of intense racing action, where you’ll be driving everything from Indycar racers to Vintage Sport Coupe cars and much more. There are great items up for grabs this month as well, including the 1988 Lamborghini Countach LP5000 QV, the 1939 Maserati 8CTF, as well as the Mime and Karateka Driver Gear suits.

#Forzathon

Celebrate the holidays with a host of #Forzathon events arriving throughout the month of December. Whether you’re aiming to rack up drift points or just looking to win as many races as possible, there’s a #Forzathon event for you. Short on credits? Don’t miss the “Holiday Races” event happening now; simply complete 10 races and you’ll add a cool 300,000 credits to your FM7 bank account. Other goodies coming under the #Forzathon tree this month include the 2014 BAC Mono, the 1957 Ferrari 250 California, and the holiday themed Gingerbread Man Driver Gear suit. Keep your eye on the #Forzathon section in the game for all the latest.

Rivals & Hoppers

Hot-lappers can expect a new Spotlight Rivals car starring the 2018 #1 BMW M Motorsport M8 GTE on the Nürburgring GP circuit. Elsewhere, we’ve got an event starring the 1985 Ford RS200 Evolution on Laguna Seca, as well as an event in the rain at Silverstone starring the 2005 Hot Wheels Ford Mustang. Multiplayer hoppers will see new ghost races, the return of Open Wheel Legends, and more.

For a deep dive on all of the changes that are part of the December Update, as well as a first look at some of the features and improvements that are still to come, don’t miss our December edition of “Forza Monthly,” which airs on December 13 at 10 a.m. Pacific on the official Forza Mixer and Twitch channels. We’ll be joined by special guests from around Turn 10 and taking your questions as well.