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Forza Horizon 4 Delisting Announcement Prompts Huge Player Surge

Playground Games and Microsoft have announced that Forza Horizon 4 will be delisted from digital storefronts later this year, prompting a massive player surge for the game on PC. In an announcement…

June 26, 2024 | 10:03 EDT

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FABLE (2025)

21 years after the release of the original Fable Game (and 11 after Fable Anniversary) we're returning to the world of Albion. Once again, you'll take on the role of a Hero, with choices set in front…

June 10, 2024 | 08:16 EDT

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Xbox Barbie Collab Includes New Forza Horizon 5 Cars And More

Xbox has officially announced that it's teaming up with the Barbie brand for some fun collaborations and giveaways. These include two free Forza Horizon 5 vehicles, as well as the chance to win one…

June 26, 2023 | 09:50 EDT

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Fable Gets New, Pretty Weird Trailer During Xbox Games Showcase

Xbox has unveiled a brand new Fable trailer at today's Xbox Games Showcase. The trailer isn't what you might expect a Fable trailer to look like; it stars British comedy legend Richard Ayoade and…

June 11, 2023 | 01:10 EDT

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Forza Horizon 5 Rally Adventure Expansion Annonced

Today Microsoft and Playground Games revealed a brand new expansion for its open-world racing game Forza Horizon 5, titled Rally Adventure. The expansion does pretty much what it says on the tin,…

February 23, 2023 | 12:48 EST

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Ex-Playground Games Devs Set Up New AAA Studio

Several ex-Playground Games developers, including prominent figures who worked on the Forza Horizon series, have set up a brand new AAA studio. Maverick Games has ambitious plans to grow its ten-…

January 10, 2023 | 09:05 EST

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Xbox Series X and Forza Horizon 5 Premium Edition Bundle Announced

Start your engines, as the Forza Horizon 5 Premium Edition bundle is headed to the masses this week according to Microsoft.  Not only do we get the Forza Horizon 5 game and the Xbox Series X console…

January 5, 2023 | 03:40 EST

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Forza Horizon 5 Update Announced for Season 10

Developers at Playground Games have announced the newest update to Forza Horizon 5, season 10. This update is not only filled to the brim with new features, and the devs announced that they are…

July 18, 2022 | 03:20 EDT

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First Forza Horizon 5 Expansion Leaked Via Steam

The first major Forza Horizon 5 has been leaked via now-deleted artwork on a Steam listing. The listing is for the "Premium Add-Ons" bundle and features banner art depicting a Hot Wheels-themed pack…

June 9, 2022 | 08:53 EDT

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Forza Horizon 5 Series 7 Update Arrives Tomorrow

The Forza Horizon 5 Series 7 Update is arriving tomorrow, celebrating Cinco De Mayo and adding some cool new Ferrari cars to the game. Forza Horizon 5 has been cranking out new content…

April 25, 2022 | 03:17 EDT

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Forza Horizon 5 Netcode May Be Causing Ramming

A new video shows what may be a serious problem with Forza Horizon 5 netcode -- a desync issue could be causing players to inadvertently ram each other. Forza Horizon 5 was surprisingly…

March 30, 2022 | 09:18 EDT

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Forza Horizon 5 Sign Language Support Arrives Tomorrow

Forza Horizon 5 sign language support brings American Sign Language (ASL) and British Sign Language (BSL) to the popular racing game in an update launching tomorrow, Microsoft announced. …

February 28, 2022 | 02:46 EST

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Upcoming Forza Horizon 5 Update Details Revealed by Playground Games

The next Forza Horizon 5 update is in the works and Playground Games has provided a development update on its progress towards changes and new features, detailing what players can expect to see in…

January 11, 2022 | 04:15 EST

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Forza Horizon 5 Series 2 Update Adds 'Secret Santa' Feature, New Cars

The Forza Horizon 5 Series 2 Update has arrived, adding a new "Secret Santa" feature and laying out plans to launch some new cars in the coming weeks. Forza Horizon 5 has been out for a…

December 9, 2021 | 02:16 EST

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Forza Horizon 5: Is Quality Mode Winning the Race?

As the latest first-party title from Microsoft, Forza Horizon 5 is a triumph in many ways. It nails the gameplay and tone that draws fans to Playground Games' open-world interpretation of the…

November 12, 2021 | 01:00 EST

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Forza Horizon 5 Bonus Boards Guide | How To Smash The Hardest XP and Fast Travel Boards

Forza Horizon 5 has 250 bonus boards that you can smash and destroy by running them over with your car. In doing so, you’ll obtain boosts to your progression. XP boards grant 1,000, 3,000, or 5,000…

November 7, 2021 | 02:38 EST

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Forza Horizon 5 Barn Locations Guide

Barn Finds, as the name implies, are legendary cars that you can find in barns all over Forza Horizon 5. These spots are actually well-hidden. Here’s our guide to help you with all 14 Barn Finds and…

November 7, 2021 | 08:18 EST

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Forza Horizon 5 Review

When it comes to next-generation hardware, few games have truly taken advantage of the power that comes bundled into these new consoles. Forza Horizon 5 is one of the games that, as the series has…

November 4, 2021 | 03:05 EDT

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Forza Horizon 5 Multiplayer Guide

One of the biggest draws with the Forza Horizon games is their innovative multiplayer system. Forza Horizon 5 is no different and has a lot to offer for players who enjoy interacting with and…

November 4, 2021 | 03:05 EDT

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Forza Horizon 5 Race Types Guide | How to Win

Forza Horizon 5 isn’t just trying to focus on one type of racing; it has something for everyone, whether you enjoy rally or testing the limits of supercars. The challenge comes with knowing what cars…

November 4, 2021 | 03:05 EDT

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Forza Horizon 5 Cosmetic Tips and Tricks

At the heart of the Forza series is the ability to collect and deeply customize your dream cars. The Horizon series offers you the ability to freely customize the cars in your collection with a…

November 4, 2021 | 03:05 EDT

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Forza Horizon 5 Accolades and Experience Guide

Unlike in Forza Horizon 4, you won’t be gaining influence to get access to different parts of the festivals. Instead, you begin the game as a seasoned racer who is looking to help expand the festival…

November 4, 2021 | 03:05 EDT

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Forza Horizon 5 Album Cover Achievement Guide

Forza Horizon 5 has quite a lot of achievements to reward you for pretty obvious completion milestones, but a handful of additions to the list require you to do very specific actions with equally…

November 4, 2021 | 03:05 EDT

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Forza Horizon 5 Drone Mode Is One Of Forza Horizon 5's Most Useful Features

Forza Horizon 5 is a massive game with an abundance of icons on the map to tick off, but it also sports an indepth menu system filled with useful toggles, quick access to major features, and more. It…

November 4, 2021 | 03:05 EDT

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Forza Horizon 5 House Locations Guide - Get Every House

Forza Horizon 5 is an open world playground for racing enthusiasts, and it’s filled to the brim with a bevy of icons to check off as you go – some of which might reward you with some extra boons. As…

November 4, 2021 | 03:05 EDT

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Forza Horizon 5 Golden Tlaloc Totem Locations Guide

Forza Horizon 5 has quite a large list of achievements to knock out on your way to 1000/1000, and while most of them make sense right away, there are a few that manage to be a bit cryptic at first…

November 4, 2021 | 03:05 EDT

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Forza Horizon 5 DeLorean Debuts in Festival Playlist's First Week

Surprise, surprise! A Forza Horizon 5 DeLorean has been announced and will be available as part of the game's Festival Playlist. Best of all, you won't have to wait too long to enjoy this cool…

October 6, 2021 | 03:06 EDT

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Forza Horizon 5

It's time to visit the Horizon festival once more in Forza Horizon 5. This time your adventure will lead you to the beautiful landscapes of Mexico as you drive through jungles, across sandy beaches,…

September 29, 2021 | 12:15 EDT

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Everything we Know About Forza Horizon 5

Forza Horizon 5 was one of the larger showcases at the E3 Microsoft conference, and thankfully for Forza fan's we now have some more information to chew on a day after the reveal, which showed the…

June 14, 2021 | 12:07 EDT

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Forza Horizon 5 Release Date Surprisingly Set for 2021

The Forza Horizon 5 release date has been surprisingly revealed and it's a lot sooner than you might think — this brand-new racing game arrives in 2021. Surprise! A new Forza Horizon game…

June 13, 2021 | 02:15 EDT

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Forza Horizon 4 Hot Wheels DLC and Steam Release Announced

A Forza Horizon 4 Hot Wheels Car Pack is coming soon. That's not all, either — Forza Horizon 4 is coming to Steam, although your save file won't be able to come along with you onto this new digital…

February 8, 2021 | 03:00 EST

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Forza Horizon 4 Goes Trackmania With Custom Prop Placement

The Forza Horizon 4 "Super7" game mode has been revealed and it looks pretty cool: players will soon be able to create their own custom challenges in the game with some very interesting props.…

December 7, 2020 | 02:57 EST

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New Fable Game Coming To Xbox Series X

Microsoft ended their Xbox Series X showcase with one doozy of a tease. The final announcement trailer revealed that Playground Games were in fact working on a brand new installment of the beloved…

July 23, 2020 | 01:04 EDT

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Top Gear Forza Horizon 4 Crossover Has Arrived (and it Features The Stig)

Some say he smells slightly of Dino Nuggets and can throw a socket wrench over the Tower of London. We just call him The Stig, and he'll be included as a reward in the newly-launched Top Gear Forza…

July 3, 2019 | 12:40 EDT

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Xbox E3 2019: Forza Horizon 4 LEGO Speed Champions

At the Microsoft E3 2019 the new expansion for Forza Horizon 4 that will be featuring a collaboration with LEGO. Forza Horizon 4 LEGO Speed Champions brings a bunch of cars to the game that will be…

June 9, 2019 | 06:21 EDT

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Forza Horizon 4's Seasons Transform The Racing Series | Bullet Points

There’s a lot of things that make Playground Games' most recent entry into the Forza Horizon series stand out as the strongest. The beautiful and huge rendition of the UK countryside is one of the…

January 14, 2019 | 01:00 EST

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Forza Horizon 4 Getting Its First Expansion, Fortune Island

Forza Horizon 4 will be getting its first expansion, Fortune Island. The expansion is the largest the series has ever seen and will launch December 13, 2018. The expansion will add a brand new land…

November 10, 2018 | 06:42 EST

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Forza Horizon 4 Review - A Beautiful Ride Around Scenic England

Forza Horizon has always held a position in my mind as the “fun Forza” series. Not that the Motorsport games aren’t good, but the breezy, easy-going festival vibes of this series have always focused…

September 29, 2018 | 12:00 EDT

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Forza Horizon 4 Post-Launch Roadmap Revealed

The post-launch content for Forza Horizon 4 has been revealed. It includes the first month of additional content, which will conclude the game's first full seasonal cycle. The latest addition to…

September 26, 2018 | 11:47 EDT

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Forza Horizon 4

The fourth entry in the Forza Horizon series from Playground games, Foriza Horizon 4 continues the tradition of taking Turn 10's Forza series to open world driving. This time focusing on a shared…

September 26, 2018 | 11:41 EDT

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Microsoft E3 2018: Forza Horizon 4 Announced, Will be Online, Open World; Coming October 2

Forza Horizon 4 was officially announced during Microsoft's press conference with a trailer. The trailer showed off cars racing through several countryside locations. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=…

June 10, 2018 | 05:45 EDT

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Rumor: Fable to Return, Says Eurogamer

As reported by Eurogamer, a big-budget Fable title is in the works. Microsoft has tasked UK Developer Playground, makers of the Forza Horizon series with the creation of a new Fable, according to…

January 17, 2018 | 04:16 EST

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Forza Horizon will be reaching "End of Life" status on October 20th

In a post put out on the official Forza website, Playground Games confirmed that you will no longer be able to purchase Forza Horizon or any of it's DLC on the Xbox 360 after October 20th. …

September 24, 2016 | 10:22 EDT

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Forza Horizon 2 Review

Everyone knows what the Forza series brings to the table; fast cars, great driving mechanics, and tons of customization options, but the second game in Forza's spinoff series, Forza Horizon 2, offers…

October 5, 2014 | 12:00 EDT