Racing fans will be putting on their virtual helmets in Forza Motorsport 5, where they will have the first opportunity EVER to try and beat the BBC motoring TV shows white-suited test driver The Stig- albeit his digital cousin. The renowned racing drivers digital counterpart can be seen clocking up some perfect lap times around a test track, while the Xbox One Racing Team V8 Supercar crew are unawares in this video released by BBC Worldwide. Unlike the real-life Stig, its rumoured that for the very first time this will be a more fallible Stig- and one that can be beaten (only if your fast). Test yourself against him in Forza Motorsport 5, coming exclusive to the Xbox One on November 22nd. Duncan Gray, Top Gear’s Commercial Director at BBC Worldwide says: “Trying to beat The Stig on track has long been the petrol-fuelled dreams of Top Gear fans everywhere and whilst Jeremy and the team did not want to frustrate or embarrass gamers by putting forward the real Stig, they did help us track down a potentially more fallible relative of their tame racing driver.” Dan Greenawalt, creative director on “Forza Motorsport 5”, said “The partnership between Forza Motorsport and Top Gear has featured many highlights over the years. Including The Stig’s digital cousin in the game is a natural extension of that creative partnership. Now, on top of racing against the best virtual drivers in the world online or against brand new cloud-powered Drivatar opponents in career mode, players can tackle the digital cousin of one of the world’s most celebrated racing icons. During the game, you will be able to experience Top Gear in more than one way. Being able to race the Top Gear race track- every corner from Hammerhead to Gambon meticulously recreated with unprecedented accuracy. All new Career Mode will feature events and opponents that are true to each cars automotive heritage. Career events are organised by car genre in Forza Motorsport 5, including vintage cars, sports compacts, grand touring, exotics and many more. Jeremy, James and Richard will be on hand, providing their unique perspective through voiceovers on the collection of cars featured in the career mode events.
Posted on: Thu, 17 Oct 2013 10:44:04 +0000
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