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Microsoft Announces “Forza Rewards”

Microsoft Announces “Forza Rewards”
Published by: forahobby on Monday, September 02, 2013
Tagged: Gaming, Xbox 360,

Fans of the Forza Motorsport series now have a new way to explore and enjoy the Forza experience with Xbox: Forza Rewards. It's a new loyalty program that actually rewards Forza players for doing what they love most: playing Forza games.

Here’s how Forza Rewards works: By playing Forza games, you earn points in Forza Rewards. The more points you earn, the higher your Tier level and, the higher your Tier level, the better rewards you can earn. Each month, you can redeem rewards in games like Forza Motorsport 4 and Forza Horizon, including cars, in-game credits, tokens, and more.


If you'd like to be involved with "Forza Rewards" you can learn more about it at the official  Forza Rewards site. On the site you'll see a detailed breakdown of how many points you have earned from playing earlier games in the Forza Motorsport series, going as far back as Forza Motorsport 2 for Xbox 360.



Forza Motorsport 5 launches this November exclusively for Xbox One. For more information on the game including screenshots, game trailers, news and forum discussions head on over to our Xbox One Games database or the official Forza Website.

Official Sitewww.forzamotorsport.net
Xbox One Games: Forza Motorsport 5 for Xbox One

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Xbox 360 250GB Racing Bundle available mid-June

Xbox 360 250GB Racing Bundle available mid-June
Published by: forahobby on Thursday, May 31, 2012
Tagged: Gaming, Hardware, Xbox 360, Xbox Live,

Microsoft today announced the Xbox 360 250GB Racing Bundle. Priced at $299 USD, the racing bundle includes a 250GB Xbox 360 Console, Forza 4 and a Wireless Racing Wheel.

The Xbox 360 250GB bundle is now available for pre-order and will be available at participating retailers in mid-June for a MSRP of US $299.

With the largest portfolio of games to choose from, there's something for everyone - from classic titles to the biggest blockbuster games. The spacious 250GB hard drive gives you the space you need to store arcade games, movies, demos, and even full Xbox 360 games. Plus, with built-in Wi-Fi, it's easy to connect to Xbox LIVE to access tons of great entertainment - from HD movies and TV shows to live sports.

The Xbox 360 250GB Racing Bundle includes
  • Xbox 360 S Console: The Xbox 360 S console runs whisper quiet, letting you play games and watch movies without interference. Easily connect to Xbox LIVE, play with friends all over the world and experience a world of entertainment.*

  • Xbox 360 Wireless Speed Wheel: Take the wheel for easy motion-controlled racing. With the Wireless Speed Wheel, experience realistic, accurate steering, and feel every bump in the road with rumble feedback. The Wireless Speed Wheel is compatible with all your favorite racing games** on Xbox 360, and puts you in total control with intuitive buttons and triggers.

  • Forza Motorsport 4 Game: Forza Motorsport 4 takes innovative leaps forward in the racing genre, delivering stunningly beautiful graphics, a robust variety of cars, tracks and challenges. Experience ground-breaking social interaction through Xbox LIVE and revel in your car passion like never before. Rated “E” for Everyone.

  • 250GB Hard Drive: The 250GB hard drive allows you to save your games and store television shows, movies, music, pictures, trailers, levels, demos and other content available from Xbox LIVE Marketplace.

  • Built-in Wi-Fi: The Xbox 360 is the only console with 802.11n Wi-Fi built in for a faster and easier connection to Xbox LIVE. Download or stream HD movies, TV episodes, and games from Xbox LIVE Marketplace in 1080p and 5.1 surround sound from anywhere in the house. Compatible with b/g/n networks.

  • Xbox 360 Wireless Controller: This award-winning, high performance wireless controller features the Xbox Guide Button for quick, in-game access to friends and music. It has a range of up to 30 feet and a battery life of up to 30 hours on two AA batteries.

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Forza Motorsport 4: April Alpinestars Car Pack Arrives April 3rd

Forza Motorsport 4: April Alpinestars Car Pack Arrives April 3rd
Published by: forahobby on Wednesday, March 28, 2012
Tagged: Gaming, Live Marketplace, Xbox 360, Xbox Live,

The newest "Forza Motorsport 4" Car Pack will be available starting Tuesday, April 3 via the Xbox LIVE Marketplace, adding a new crop of cars for Forza players to collect, drive and customize for 560 Microsoft Points.


The April Alpinestars Car Pack will feature ten amazing rides, including precision-tuned German race cars, rotary engine masterpieces, and classic late-50s American style, as well as a few surprises along the way.

Check out the trailer for the April Alpinestars Car Pack just below.


Click HERE to add "FM4" to your wishlist on 360-HQ.COM!

The April Alpinestars Car Pack features the following 10 cars:
  • 2011 Mercedes-Benz #35 Black Falcon SLS AMG GT3 – Featuring a replica livery of a race-winning Mercedes from 40 years prior, the Black Falcon SLS AMG GT3 is itself no stranger to excellent track performance. The SLS’s distinctive gullwing doors are a welcome nod to classic Mercedes style, and the car’s deep carbon fiber splitter and low roofline keep it firmly planted in the present. With the GT3, Mercedes is poised for more racing success ahead.

  • 2011 Aston Martin #009 Aston Martin Racing AMR One – Engineered to take advantage of the FIA’s emergency efficiency-focused regulations, the Aston Martin AMR One employs an in-line, 2-liter, 6-cylinder turbo that produces upwards of 540 hp.

  • 2012 Jaguar XKR-S – The XKR-S is Jaguar’s first full production car to be a member of the elite 300 kmh (186 mph) club. It’s a strong road performer with a powerful engine and adaptive damping and stability control to keep the car stuck to the road. In all, the XKR-S is a potent mix of power, precision, and typical Jaguar beauty.

  • 1995 BMW M5 – BMW’s M5 line has always represented a full-bodied combination of power and luxury and nowhere is that more evident than in the 1995 M5. The quick-revving, 3.8 liter, 24-valve straight-6 engine delivers north of 300 hp and the 6-speed transmission was one of the few available in the mid-1990s. One drive is all you’ll need to understand why so many BMW fans wish to lead the pack in this 4-door luxury sedan.

  • 2011 Maserati Quattroporte Sport GT S – The Quattroporte Sport GT S is the automotive equivalent to an Italian opera. The Ferrari-built engine provides a concert of throaty rumblings whose volume and tone can be controlled via a valve-controlled exhaust. But this car can do more than produce an aria of exhaust notes; the Sport GT S is adept in the corners and no slouch on the straightaways too.

  • 1985 Mazda RX-7 GSL-SE – Innovation and affordability combine with this mid-80s rotary masterpiece from Mazda. The GSL-SE introduced the legendary 13B engine, the largest, most powerful RX-7 engine ever developed at the time. Combine that with a light frame and perfect weight distribution and you’ve got a serious performer on your hands.

  • 1972 Mercedes-Benz 300 SEL 6.3 – A beautifully appointed luxury saloon, the 300 SEL 6.3 also features a big single overhead cam, pushing the car from 0-60 in just 6.5 seconds and making it the fastest sedan in the world at the time.

  • 1959 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz Convertible — Named after the sophisticated French resort town patronized by the likes of Napoleon and Queen Victoria, the Biarritz convertible defined elegance and grace in the late automotive world of the 1950s. It also had at least one very famous owner: “The King” Elvis Presley, whose “Pink Cadillac” has inspired numerous songs and movies.

  • 1997 Volvo 850 R – While the terms “sports” and “wagon” rarely come together, they fit nicely when describing the 850 R. It’s the perfect ride for hauling the kids, the dogs, and some groceries around, but it also sports a turbo-powered 5-cylinder engine that tops out north of 150 mph. You might not need all that power on your trip to the local hardware store but, in Forza 4, it will serve you well.

  • 2012 Scion tC — Functional, sporty, safe, and well-equipped, sum up the 2012 Scion tC. For 2012, the body received a much more chiseled look and, as with all Scion’s, the list of dealer options is very long.

For all of our previous coverage of the game, please visit the 360-HQ Video Games database/hub.

Official Site: http://forzamotorsport.net
360-HQ Video Games: Forza MotorSport 4

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Xbox LIVE Activity - November 21 to December 1, 2011

Xbox LIVE Activity - November 21 to December 1, 2011
Published by: forahobby on Friday, December 02, 2011
Tagged: Gaming, Xbox 360, Xbox Live,

Here is the latest Xbox 360 LIVE Activity for the week of November 21st through Dec 1st 2011, 10:31 am. The list has been compiled from official Xbox LIVE data and 360-HQ's own Xbox LIVE statistics.

Xbox LIVE Activity - November 21 to December 1, 2011

The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim shuts out Battlefield to become the third most played game over Xbox LIVE during the week of November 21st, slotting in just behind Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 at No. 1 and Call of Duty: Black Ops at No. 2.

On 360-HQ The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim pushes Call of Duty: Black Ops to No. 3 and takes out No.2 position. Battlefield 3 takes position No. 4 and Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 takes out position No. 5, while the official Xbox LIVE charts show that FIFA 12 is in No.5.

The 360-HQ Xbox LIVE top 20 list is compiled automatically by the HQ server. Our server tracks each and every Xbox LIVE Gamercard registered on our site and which games our members are playing or have played most recently. Please note we do NOT track demos or PC games.

Top 20 Xbox LIVE


  1. Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3
  2. Call of Duty: Black Ops
  3. The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim
  4. Battlefield 3
  5. FIFA 12
  6. Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2
  7. Halo: Reach
  8. Gears of War 3
  9. Madden NFL 12
  10. Saints Row: The Third
  11. Assassin's Creed: Revelations
  12. GTA IV
  13. Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary
  14. Forza Motorsport 4
  15. Batman: Arkham City
  16. NBA 2K12
  17. Halo 3
  18. FIFA Soccer 11
  19. NHL12
  20. Call of Duty 4

360-HQ Top 20 Xbox LIVE


  1. Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3
  2. The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim
  3. Call of Duty: Black Ops
  4. Battlefield 3
  5. Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2
  6. Gears of War 3
  7. Halo: Reach
  8. Halo 3
  9. FIFA 12
  10. Assassin's Creed: Revelations
  11. Saints Row: The Third
  12. GTA IV
  13. Call of Duty: Modern Warfare
  14. Forza Motorsport 4
  15. Batman: Arkham City
  16. Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary
  17. Madden NFL 12
  18. Call of Duty: World at War
  19. Gears of War
  20. Gears of War 2

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New Content Coming Soon to the Xbox LIVE Marketplace

New Content Coming Soon to the Xbox LIVE Marketplace
Published by: forahobby on Tuesday, November 29, 2011
Tagged: Gaming, Live Arcade, Live Marketplace, Xbox 360, Xbox Live,

Here is a look at some of the upcoming content scheduled for release via the Xbox LIVE Marketplace. *


* All game related releases, dates, prices and availability are subject to change and vary by region.

Xbox LIVE Arcade


TitleReleasePrice
VoltronNov 30, 2011800 MSP
Scene It? Movie NightNov 30, 2011800 MSP
Apples to ApplesDec 7, 2011800 MSP

Game Addons


TitleReleasePrice
Magic 2012 Deck Expansion 1Nov 30, 2011240 MSP
NBA 2K12 Legends ShowcaseNov 29, 2011800 MSP
Forza MotorSport 4 Decemeber IGN PackDec 6, 2011560 MSP
Mercury Hq, Rare Earth ElementsNov 30, 2011240 MSP

Deal of the Week


Capcom Combat Nov 29 - Dec 5
TitleDiscountPrice
Age of Booty50% off200 MSP
Street Fighter 2 Turbo HD Remix50% off600 MSP
Street Fighter 2 Hyper Fighting50% off200 MSP
Final Fight Double Impact50% off400 MSP

Deal of the Week


Legendary Heroes Dec 6 - Dec 12
TitleDiscountPrice
Prince of Persia Classic50% off400 MSP
Ghostbusters: Sanctum of Slime50% off400 MSP
Lara Croft and the Guardian of the Light50% off400 MSP

Games on Demand


TitleReleasePrice
Dragon Age IIDec 6, 2011varies by region

As always for further information on each of the titles listed, please visit 360-HQ's Xbox 360 games hub. We have screenshots, clans, trailers, exclusive gameplay, achievements, and loads of other content.

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Forza Motorsport 4 demo lands on Xbox LIVE!

Forza Motorsport 4 demo lands on Xbox LIVE!
Published by: forahobby on Tuesday, October 04, 2011
Tagged: Gaming, Live Marketplace, Xbox 360, Xbox Live,

Xbox LIVE Gold members can now download a free demo of Forza Motorsport 4. Those of you who don't already have a GOLD subscription will need to wait a few days.


The demo includes the Bernese Alps track and will allow you to test drive a 1970 Mercury Cougar Eliminator, Kia cee’d, 2011 Subaru WRX STI as well as the amazing Ferrari 599 GTO.

Content: Forza Motorsport 4 Demo
Price: Free
Availability: Check availability in your Xbox LIVE region
Dash Text: Forza Motorsport, the highest rated racing franchise of this generation, makes its return to the race track in Fall 2011 with Forza Motorsport 4. The definitive racing game of 2011, Forza Motorsport 4 brings together genre-defining, controller-based racing, the power and freedom of Kinect, and content from leading brands like Top Gear to create an automotive experience unlike anything before it.

Add the free "Forza 4" demo to your Xbox 360 download queue

Forza Motorsport 4 launches October 11.

If you're wondering what the achievement will be, check out the 360-HQ achievements database for Forza 4. There are 48 achievements with a total of 1000 points available.

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360-HQ Games Hub: Forza Motorsport 4

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