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Why is it that just because people have played Gran Turismo or Forza Motorsports that they think this prepares them for the rigors of driving on a real race track? I recently had a conversation with a gentleman who swore up and down that his 1-minute 56-second simulated lap at Infineon Raceway on Forza Motorsport 4 would most likely translate to a 2-minute time if he were actually on the track. He explained to me that his car (daily driver) was a slightly modified 2009 BMW M3, the same car he was running in the game, but because it was in fact a game, that it would only result in a 4-second loss if he were to run it at the track in reality – does that make sense? After listening to him go on and on about his car, skill level and how fast he was, I inquired as to how many times he’d been to Infineon Raceway and or a real race track. The answer was an unsurprising “0″. Now, while video games can give you a little insight in regards to track layout, I’m hear to tell you that if you’ve never been to a racetrack before, you’d be screwed big time if you showed up and tried to run flat-out.

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We brought you the making of this last week, but here’s the full version of the action-movie director’s trailer for Need For Speed: The Run, courtesy of GT Channel. I’ll give the story line a thumbs up, even if it is a bit far-fetched, and the graphics look impressive enough to keep the game interesting.

I know it’s fantasy, but if anyone ever decides to hold a cross country race with a $25 million purse, I’m pretty sure you can count both Mike and I in. Read More…

Here’s the plot for the latest Need For Speed franchise game: a guys who’s basically good gets into trouble, and a cross-country chase ensues. To promote the game, which hits the stores on November 15, Electronic Arts hired director Michael Bay (“Transformers,” “Armageddon”) to create a trailer. The full version hasn’t been released yet, but the “making of” video below gives you a good feel for what’s in it. Read More…

Hookers, guns, drugs, violence and cars. Those five things are the basis for the greatest video game franchise in history. What you are about to see is the new trailer for Grand Theft Auto 5, the most anticipated console game ever. All the key elements are back which means that sometime in 2012 millions of gamers everywhere will stop eating, drinking and bathing due to the fact that they’ll be glued to the tube with sweaty console hands. We here at Ridelust will definitely be among those and to be honest, we take no shame in that whatsoever. So, without further adieu, click through for the new trailer and enjoy.

Source: Rockstargames.com

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Need for Speed, Gran Turismo and Dirt. All driving games that pride themselves on realism, advanced graphics and physics engines that will make you swear you’re behind the wheel of your favorite ride. In the past Gran Turismo was the undisputed king of the drivers, however over time Turn 10 Studios has been quietly updating and massaging their Forza Motorsport franchise to the point where it has not only surpassed Gran Turismo, but blown it clean out of the water. I’ve been playing it now for a solid week and the only downside I can find is that it’s simply making my days go by way too quickly. Combine that with their online play, full automobile customization features, and community aspects and you’ve got yourselves a driving game that, in my humble opinion, has no equal. Gametrailers.com recently conducted a full review of Forza 4 covering presentation, story and game play with the results being two big thumbs up!

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If you’re a fan of Gran Turismo 5 for the Playstation 3, here’s some good news for you: the Spec 2.0 upgrade is available today. For the low, low price of free, you’ll get: Read More…

What you are about to see is the new trailer for Forza Motorsports 4. Its quality is that of a feature film, and its message is one that is aimed solely at us car folk. If you’re a true car enthusiast then you know that horsepower, torque and top speed figures are things that are frowned upon by society. Law makers see these numbers as demonic symbols of freedom and politicians see them as things that need to be squashed in order for them to get reelected. For car guys like us though, high horsepower, high octane machines of any kind will always get our blood pumping. On October 11th, Turn 10 Studios will bring us Forza 4, the newest edition in the Forza Motorsport franchise. We should be receiving our copy soon, so make sure you stay tuned for a full review.

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The 2012 Dodge Journey. Image: Chrysler Group LLC

We’re not crossover fans here at RideLust, since no one has built one with 800 horsepower and AWD (yet). Still, if we had to pick one to drive above the others in the steamed-white-rice herd, it would very likely be the Dodge Journey. It’s comfortable, it isn’t the slowest of the bunch and it’s entirely boring to drive: it’s not as engaging as the Mazda5, but it’s bigger and by our estimates, anyway, more comfortable for cross-country road trips. Read More…

Want to show GM, Chrysler and Ford how it’s done? Well then here’s your chance! This is Automation, a new video game that puts you in the drivers seat of your very own automotive company. From its inception the creators at Camshaft Software wanted to give automotive gamers a completely new twist on the industry. According to their website;

“Automation is a car company tycoon game in which you design and build cars from scratch.
It is you who designs everything from the very core that is the engine, over the chassis, to the suspension and the car’s looks. Several games have tried this before… but were able to merely scratch the surface. Go ahead, build your dream-car company, or simply aim to dominate the world markets with your superior design skills!”

What’s cool about this concept is that it will finally give enthusiasts and gamers some real insight into not only the inner workings of a car company, but the technology that goes into our wonderful machines.
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If you’re eagerly anticipating the upcoming release of Forza Motorsport 4 for the Xbox 360, we’ll give you the bad news first: thanks to EA Sports’ lock on Porsche cars in video games, Forza 4 won’t have a single stock Porsche vehicle in its list of cars. Unlike previous versions of the game, where EA licensed Porsche vehicles to Turn 10 for use in Forza, this time EA decided to lock down Porsche vehicles for use in their “Need For Speed” franchise only. Sure, that sucks, but you’ll still have access to RUF-tuned Porsches, just in limited quantities. You’ll also have access to the M12 FAV Warthog, carried over from the massively successful Halo series of first-person-shooters. Read More…