What is Microsoft's "ForzaTech"? [UPDATE]

Been saying this since FM3, Turn 10 is the Bungie of racing games... well, at least before Bungie efed up, left MS and made Density. :P

I'm thinking with FM6, we'll see the kind of leap the IP went from FM2 to FM3... This suka gonna be da shyt I tellz ya. :D

Agreed?

Thoughts?

The Story.

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http://www.gamespot.com/articles/what-is-microsoft-s-forzatech-update/1100-6426455/

What is Microsoft's "ForzaTech"? [UPDATE]

[UPDATE] ForzaTech is the name of the Forza game engine; more details to come in June at E3.

[UPDATE] ForzaTech is the name of the in-house Forza game engine. More details are coming at E3.

"We can confirm that Microsoft has filed a trademark application for ForzaTech, which is Turn 10 Studios' proprietary graphics and simulation engine for Forza," a Microsoft representative told GameSpot. "We'll have more to share at E3."

The original story is below.

Microsoft has filed a new trademark application for something called "Forzatech," though the company's intentions for it are not immediately clear.

The Xbox company filed for the trademark with the United States Patent & Trademark Office on April 2. It is listed as "game software," and unfortunately, no further description is provided.

Given that Forza is featured in the name, it's quite likely that "Forzatech" is related to Microsoft's major racing franchise. The name, however, doesn't sound like something would call a game itself, but possibly a related service or technology.

Microsoft already holds trademarks for other non-game Forza products, one of which is Forza Hub, the name of the free Xbox app that collects news and information about the racing series. The company has also trademarked "Drivatar," which is an artificial intelligence technology featured in recent Forza titles.

The next Forza game is the upcoming Forza Motorsport 6 for Xbox One, though it's unclear if Forzatech is in any way tied to that title.

We've contacted Microsoft asking for more information about the Forzatech trademark.

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But will it be DX12?

Spencer suggested that DirectX 12's effect would be subtle, not extensive.

"DX12 makes it easier to do some of the things that Xbox One's good at, which will be nice and you'll see an improvement in games through the use of DX12," he said.

"But people ask me, 'is it gonna be dramatic?' And I think I answered no at the time and I'd say the same thing [now], but it will ease development."

Bless your soul. Some days, it seems like you are the only sane, rational and fun lem on this board.

That's about one more than the number of sane, rational and fun PS fans on this board

@Shewgenja:

Looking forward to hearing more at E3

"simulation engine" LOL.

Sound a bit like the PS2 " emotion engine " eh? :P

86

@shibua:

hahaha, 87 now. :P

lol now that is funny

I personally don't care if a person prefers XB1, PS4, PC, WiiU, Atari 2600, Dreamcast, Intellivision, etc ... if they like the games personally on those consoles, then it is a good thing for them.

I find SW to be like guys comparing the length of their manhood

You have a point. You'd be crazy to not want a system once referred to it's creators as "the next water cooler." Sony fans are utterly mad.

Lol comparing them to that shit show that is Bungie.

Ohh shadup, their previous record before Density was an unprecedented 5 count'em, 5 AAAE's in a row. :P

Lol, the water cooler thing. You must be an idiot, if you don't get what they meant by that

The allure following this years E3 (Microsoft anyway) makes me want to take the day off and just soak up this info..........................So many big things hinted, plus surprises!

Now we get news that this Forza could be something new, exciting and even special. Hold on folks!

Speaking of E3, how does one acquire tickets? Any other Warriors going?

Oh, on the contrary. It was very clear that what had happened was a bunch of non-gaming office jockeys got together and made an entertainment-centric console completely starved of system bandwidth. Perhaps, twas you that did not... get the memo. TPSReportBone.

I've only been to two and those were way back in the day when they were called the ( CES ) Consumer Electronics Show in Chicago, IL. :P

He said it at the post E3 2014 conference, interview. Don't see why anyone still says differently.

You hang out in those bars, huh?

The quote comes from a new interview, I suppose he was just reiterating that nothings changed from what he said previously.

http://www.gamespot.com/articles/xbox-boss-wants-faster-ui-for-xbox-one/1100-6426480/

For some reason racers dont stick with me. Their fun for a few hours then I get bored.

I second this!

lol nice

Yeah I watched the sit down and interview after the conference was over at last E3 and Spencer flat out said there will not be dramatic change then.

@regnaston:

Good sense of humor, dude. All joking of course

If I thought you were serious I would have threatened you via the internets where everyone can be a tough guy ;)

You have to play online (preferably with people you know) to get the most out of it. At least I do. I really like FH2's drivatars, because I feel a sense of competitiveness towards the people I know.

@SecretPolice:

'I'm thinking with FM6, we'll see the kind of leap the IP went from FM2 to FM3'

Probably, Turn10 are very talented devs! FM2 to FM3 was almost a generation leap, and FM4 even managed to double the cars on track and improve the visuals a bit.

Haters asside, current gen consoles are already showing great graphics....and it's just the start =)

@PAL360:

Yes sir, I agree. I do think the consoles could /should have been stronger but I also know what they were able to do with last gen consoles with such little ram and all so yeah, in a few years we're gonna see some huge progress me thinks/hopes. :D

Had nothing to do with that... It was about Xbox Live being a social service, where people talk... Thus the watercooler. Nothing to do with the design of the Xbox One, just Xbox Live...

Wait.............I can be tough? OOOOHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!

They could have been better, indeed, but are not as bad as some claim. 10+ times the power is basically the same jump as we have seen in previous generations. For obvious reasons, the improvements are just not as visible as before, and will never be.

Right and thinking about FM4 and how awesome the game still is, one can only imagine by the end of this gen what games will be doing and look like. All good mah man. :D

Of course, that is part of the glory that is the internets... that and people can spout off stats and pretend they know what they are talking about :D

STAT: 100% of people who read this post feel privileged to do so

:D

Ah, I'll brush up on my Corporate PRinese. My mistake.

More than enough material to use when it comes to Xbox One PR ****-up

blah blah blah still a gen behind 5club graphics and effects.

@SecretPolice: **** that, Halo 3 was their last good game. 2007.

Cardboard Cutout Simulator 2016 confirmed?

Hate M$ and that Xbox POS. That being said Forza looks really fun.

Wow this is probably a pathetic attend by MS to patent certain effects or simulations,good look proving prior ownership.

And 5 gens ahead on gameplay. Buy a PC if you care so much about graphics

True!

I wonder if the new forza game will come out earlier than project cars

and i have one for years now...

@SecretPolice: Greatness is coming....

Then why praising DelayClub graphics so much. They are still behind when it comes to PC games.