Honestly, I think Horizon is just way more fun and approachable for most people - even if you’re not really into racing games. The arcade vibe, open world, and all the different things you can do make it easy for anyone to get into. I’ve said it before: Forza Motorsport is an amazing simulator, but it just doesn’t have that same widespread appeal, no matter how much they try to broaden it. Gran Turismo is really the only racing series that’s managed to hit those crazy sales numbers, and that’s mostly because of its huge install base and well-known brand. The fact that GT has sold over 90 million copies by 2022, while Forza is still under 20 million, kind of speaks for itself about what people are looking for.
This put a HUGE damper on the excitement I had for the June announcements. I mean, considering the success and acclaim of games like Evil Within and Ghostwire, it's natural to wonder about this decision. It's hard to see the rationale behind it, isn't it?
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Re: Talking Point: Is Forza Horizon About To Become Xbox's Main Forza Franchise?
Honestly, I think Horizon is just way more fun and approachable for most people - even if you’re not really into racing games. The arcade vibe, open world, and all the different things you can do make it easy for anyone to get into. I’ve said it before: Forza Motorsport is an amazing simulator, but it just doesn’t have that same widespread appeal, no matter how much they try to broaden it. Gran Turismo is really the only racing series that’s managed to hit those crazy sales numbers, and that’s mostly because of its huge install base and well-known brand. The fact that GT has sold over 90 million copies by 2022, while Forza is still under 20 million, kind of speaks for itself about what people are looking for.
Re: Xbox Is Shutting Four Studios, Including Arkane Austin And Tango Gameworks
This put a HUGE damper on the excitement I had for the June announcements. I mean, considering the success and acclaim of games like Evil Within and Ghostwire, it's natural to wonder about this decision. It's hard to see the rationale behind it, isn't it?
Re: With A 'PS5 Pro' Now Rumoured For 2024, Where Does That Leave Xbox?
I don’t know. I’d rather wait for the next Xbox hardware not a mid/late gen refresh.