Video: PGR4 new features, dynamic weather, and vehicles

New details regarding Bizarre Creations' upcoming Kudos-centric racer Project Gotham Racing 4, have hit the internets. That being said, they are very similar to previous reports from some European magazines. We've seen these bullet points before, and they're all good, from fist pumping to dynamic weather AI, loyal fanbases through your career, and refined Kudos system. Still, the video looks hot, and the game is excessively pretty. So with all the racing news today, are you tempted to get the wheel so you can tailspin in the snow of Shanghai for massive damage Kudos?

Top Ten Reasons to Buy Your Mom an Xbox 360

Here are a few reasons to buy your mom an Xbox 360!



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GTA IV Preview in Official Xbox Magazine

Central Park to be in the game, as well as information that the game is currently 66% complete is revealed in the issue. Hit the link for more information...



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Xbox 360 Spring Update Improves VGA Image Quality

Although the new Windows Live Messenger integration and improved Achievements system are the more widely advertised new features of the Spring Update, a little known new feature has crept its way into the latest Dashboard version – improved image quality when using the Xbox 360 VGA output.



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Microsoft unveils limited edition Simpsons-themed Xbox 360

It may have taken forever for The Simpsons to reach the big screen, but it looks like Fox isn't wasting any time turning products yellow to tie-in with the movie, following up its Simpons-branded Samsung cellphone with a Homer-fied Xbox 360. Obsessive collectors could be in for a hard time tracking one of these down, however, as Microsoft's only producing 100 units to be given out at a series of special events and promotions. While they've gone all out with the branding, Microsoft has skimped on the console itself a bit, using the 20GB Xbox 360 Pro instead of the Elite. From the looks of it, you also won't be getting EA's just-announced Simpsons game with it, which, for a change, isn't actually based on the movie.

Halo 3 hits 4 million pre orders?

When I picked up the XBOX 1 at launch with Halo, I remember thinking to myself, wow this is one of the best games I have ever played but I had no idea that Halo was going to turn into the phenomenon that is has. There is a rumor going around that Halo 3 has hit 4 million pre orders:



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Is Wii less powerful than Xbox One?

Is the Nintendo Wii, with or without duct tape, less powerful than the original Xbox? Newsweek's N'Gai Croal decided to investigate by talking to "two of our most reliable technical experts at third party publishers". Conclusion? The GameCube 1.5 moniker isn't far off from the truth.



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Forza 2 gone gold with May 29th release date

With the demo having been available on Xbox Live Marketplace for the last 5 hours, we've got even more good news for you. Forza 2 has gone gold and will also be hitting store shelves on May 29th for $59.99. Finally, the flagship title for the Racing Wheel accessory will be available for gamers champing at the bit. But, that leaves the obvious question, which will you be picking up, Forza Motorsport 2, or Shadowrun? After all they've got the same date and price point.

Demo: Forza 2

Xbox Live's Major Nelson : Demo: Forza 2: "Name: Forza Motorsport 2 Demo
Price: Free
Availability: Available to Gold members in all Xbox Live regions.
Dash Details: Download the demo to Forza Motorsport 2, the sequel to Microsoft Game Studios' award-winning, fully-customizable driving simulator Forza Motorsport. Buckle up for authentic simulation physics, bone-jarring damage, and photo-realistic graphics, as well as licensed tuning and customization options.Loaded with over 300 of the world’s hottest cars for you to collect, personalize, and race, Forza Motorsport 2 gives you the complete racing experience.
Size: 691 MB (approx.)"