Microsoft Announces A Forza 3 Partnership With Puma

Microsoft has annoucned a partnership with Puma and Forza 3. Puma branding will be in Forza 3, and a Forza 3 branded show will be developed to be released when the game is released. There will be gaming nights in certain Puma Concept Stores and Forza 3 content will feature on PUMAMotorsport.com.
All this is in celebration of Puma's 10th anniversary of being involved with motorsports.

Press Release

Herzogenaurach, Germany (Aug. 26, 2009) – PUMA® today announced a global partnership with Microsoft for the highly anticipated release of Forza Motorsport 3, scheduled for October this year. This collaboration will ensure prominent PUMA branding within the “Forza Motorsport 3” game worldwide and includes a series of joint marketing initiatives across Europe and North America.

The Microsoft Forza collaboration marks PUMA’s 10th anniversary in Motorsport. As category leader for performance and lifestyle Motorsport footwear, apparel and accessories, PUMA sponsors some of Formula One and Moto GP's best teams, including Scuderia Ferrari, Red Bull Racing, BMW Sauber, Scuderia Toro Rosso and Ducati Corse. A leader in its own right, Microsoft’s Forza Motorsport franchise is among the top-selling racing games worldwide. Available exclusively on Xbox 360, “Forza Motorsport 3” is the only racing game that lets players collect, paint and tune more than 400 of the worlds’ most exotic and exquisite cars then put them to the test on more than 100 tracks from around the globe. Best of all, whether you’re a first time player or seasoned racing game pro, “Forza Motorsport 3” delivers an experience where everyone can have fun behind the wheel of their dream car.

The partnership includes a number of cross promotional elements, including the development of a limited edition Forza branded PUMA shoe, to do be developed to coincide with the game launch. Exclusive gaming nights in selected PUMA Concept Stores will enable Forza Motorsport fans to preview the third edition of the game before purchase. Regular Forza content will also feature on the recently re-launched PUMAMotorsport.com.

Further to this, Xbox recently has announced PUMA supplied driver Natacha Gachnang as the Face of Forza for a pan-European PR programme. PUMA outfits Gachnang for her professional
role within the FIA Formula Two Championship, and will provide apparel and accessories to Microsoft event staff throughout the tour, and across all trade events and conferences at which Microsoft will exhibit “Forza Motorsport 3.”

Antonio Bertone, Chief Marketing Officer of PUMA AG said, “The Forza Motorsport association is the perfect fit for our brand. This partnership enables us to capitalize on the energy and excitement that accompanies a huge release such as Forza, and push the PUMA Motorsport brand into a new and exciting arena. We’re delighted to be working with Microsoft on this.”

Steve Beinner of Microsoft said “PUMA’s involvement in the release of Forza Motorsport 3 is testament to the anticipation that’s building among car lovers worldwide for the games October launch. The game has continued to grow in appeal with every edition we have launched, and we’re thrilled to have PUMA as an official partner of Forza Motorsport 3.”

Formula 2 Driver, Natacha Gachnang Has Been Announced As The European Face Of Forza 3

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Microsoft has announced that female Swiss Formula 2 driver, Natacha Gachnang will be the European face of Forza 3. Natacha has also been to Seattle as a consultant of the game, providing the developers with advice over the games realism, like the tracks she's raced at, the sounds in the game, and the set-up of the cars she's driven.

Press Release

LONDON – 29 July 2009 - Xbox® today announced Swiss born, female racing sensation Natacha Gachnang as the European ‘Face of Forza’ to celebrate the upcoming launch of Forza Motorsport® 3 for the Xbox 360® from Microsoft.

Launching on 23 October 2009, Forza Motorsport 3, is the definitive racing game for everyone from hardcore tuners to anyone who’s ever dreamed of driving at full-throttle. Who better than Gachnang to speak to its incredible realism and thrilling driving action.

In December 2008, Gachnang was announced as the first ever female driver to race in the FIA Formula Two Championships. The 21 year old, who is the cousin of Formula One driver Sébastien Buemi, is currently shining in her debut season racing under MotorSport Vision.

Natacha also spent some time in Seattle as a consultant on the game, giving advice on the realism of some of the tracks she has raced in her career, as well as critiquing the sounds and set ups of the cars she has driven. Gachnang also explored the customisation and tuning elements of the game and created her own car.

The ultimate thrill seeker, Gachnang lists heliskiing as one of her favourite hobbies and she jumped at the chance to test her experience of the road on the breathtaking virtual tracks of Forza 3.

“What a buzz – the tracks, the cars, the handling – the attention to detail is incredible. Forza 3 is a car fans dream! It really feels like I’m right there, in the car, racing round the tracks, all in the comfort of my own living room!” said Natacha Gachnang

Launching this October exclusively on Xbox 360, "Forza Motorsport 3" unites the racing game genre making it possible for everyone to experience the thrill of the world's most exotic and exquisite cars.

You can take the wheel of over 400 of the most loved cars on the planet on over 100 different tracks, including the sublime Audi R8 and the infamous German Nürburgring.

Developed by Turn 10 and Microsoft Studios, Game Director Dan Greenawalt stated, “A love of all things cars lives in everyone at Turn 10. It’s fantastic to see this mirrored in Natacha. Her passion and expertise for racing is clear to see and the realism of the game really lets her skills as a driver shine through. From a pro driver like Natacha to anyone who has a passion for cars, Forza Motorsport 3 has something for everyone.”

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Forza 3 ScreenShots Of European Sports Cars And The Circuit de Catalunya

Microsfot have released new screenshots of the European sports cars and the Circuit de Catalunya which are in Forza 3.

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USA Forza 3 Pre-Order Goodies Announced

Micorsoft has annoucned the Pre-Order Goodies that come with Forza 3. there are 10 Free Cars, 1 group of 5 cars are for VIP's, the other 5 were picked, tuned and coloured by Turn 10 Staff. You also get a 2 GB Flash Drive, A Keychain, A 360 Theme, and VIP Access to the Forza 3 Community. A Custom painted Audi R8 V10 will also be avaliable as it is the winner in their community design Competition.
This is only available for purchase at GameStop USA.

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(the second disc is not a bonus disc. it is the games installation disc, the first disc is the play disc.)

Xbox 360 - Forza 3 Screenshots Of Various Sports Cars And SUV's

Microsoft have released screenshots of Forza 3 showing various cars in the game. the cars in these screenshots are the Audi Q7, BMX M5, BMX X5, Chysler 300C, Jaguar XKR-S, landrover range Rover, Mercedes ML 63, Mercedes SL 65, Pontiac G8GXP, and VW Touareg.

Microsoft - Forza 3 Announces Le Mans Circuit and 12 of 100 Cars In The Game - Press Release

Microsoft have announced that the Le Mans circuit will be in Forza 3 as well as 100 Cars.
A Special press event is being held at the circuit, with Peugeot and Driver Stéphane Sarrazin, to announce these new features and more.

Some of the cars in the game have been confirmed to include the, Audi Sport North America R10 TDI, Audi FSI Champion Racing R8,Team Bentley Speed 8, BMW Motorsport V12 LMR, Team Cadillac Northstar LMP-02, Ferrari MOMO Doran Racing F333 SP, Peugeot Sport 908, Peugeot Talbot Sport 905 EVO 1C, Racing Porsche AG 962c, Toyota Motorsports GT-ONE TS020, Audi Sport Team Joest Audi R10 TDI, and the Ferrari Risi Competizione F333 SP

Press Release

LONDON, 12 JUNE 2009 – This weekend in Le Mans, Sarthe, France, the world’s best drivers and their finely tuned race cars will compete in the oldest and most prestigious endurance race in the world, at the 24 Hours of Le Mans.

To celebrate the 77th 24 Hours of Le Mans, Xbox 360 has partnered with Peugeot Sport to host a press event at the Le Mans circuit together with Peugeot Sport’s top driver, Stéphane Sarrazin. The event, held in Peugeot Sport’s Hospitality at Le Raccordement announces the debut of the famed Le Mans Le Sarthe and Bugatti circuits as well as a new multi-class racing mode, all to be included in “Forza Motorsport 3”, when the game launches exclusively on Xbox 360 in October. A consultant to developer Turn 10 on the re-creation of the track for Forza Motorsport 3, Stéphane took some laps on the in-game version of LeMans with press prior to joining his Peugeot 908 teammates to prepare for Saturday’s race.

In the true spirit of motorsport, no “Forza Motorsport 3” experience is complete without the inclusion of the finely tuned and highly engineered racing machines designed by the world’s most prestigious racing teams. To that end, Xbox 360 also announces at Le Mans the first set of more than 100 race cars that will be featured in the game. For the first time in Forza Motorsport history, fans will be able to get into the cockpit of some of the world’s most famous race cars including the Peugeot Sport 908, the Audi FSI Champion Racing R8 and the Ferrari MOMO Doran Racing F333 SP. With the best graphics and most realistically performing cars in gaming, “Forza Motorsport 3’ will let racing fans worldwide live out their love of motorsport like never before.

In the U.S. this weekend, Xbox 360 and Audi North America invite motorsport fans and media to the Audi Forum New York City for a host of activities celebrating Le Mans. Among them, Xbox 360 and Audi North America are hosting the AXF-24 Audi-Forza Challenge where nine of North America’s top “Forza” drivers as determined by rankings on Xbox LIVE will compete in a simulated 24-hour endurance competition complete with regular pit stops to refuel and replenish as that challenge themselves and each other on the just debuted Le Mans Le Sarthe circuit in "Forza Motorsport 3." The competition runs concurrent to the actual race in France with gamers being split into three teams of three drivers, just like Le Mans racing teams then compete to win an all-expenses paid trip for them and a guest to the 2010 24 Hours of Le Mans race hosted by Audi. Other activities for media and guests include taking their own turns on Lemans in the Forza Motorsport 3 racing pod, witness pit stop demonstrations featuring the real-world Audi R8 and R10 Le Mans race cars as well as view a live broadcast of the race from France. For more info or to register to attend the events taking place at the Audi Forum New York in Manhattan, visithttp://audiexp.com/axf24.html

With unparalleled physics, stunning graphics and more competition and variety than any game before, “Forza Motorsport 3” captures the thrill of Le Mans and brings it from the track to your living room this October.
Among the more than 100 race cars in “Forza Motorsport 3” announced today:

Manufacturer
Model

Audi
#2 Audi Sport North America R10 TDI

Audi
#2 FSI Champion Racing R8

Bentley
#7 Team Bentley Speed 8

BMW
#15 BMW Motorsport V12 LMR

Cadillac
#6 Team Cadillac Northstar LMP-02

Ferrari
#30 MOMO Doran Racing F333 SP

Peugeot
#8 Peugeot Sport 908

Peugeot
#3 Peugeot Talbot Sport 905 EVO 1C

Porsche
#17 Racing Porsche AG 962c

Toyota
#3 Toyota Motorsports GT-ONE TS020

Audi
#8 Audi Sport Team Joest Audi R10 TDI

Ferrari
#12 Risi Competizione F333 SP