Check out this bit of Halo 4/ Forza 4 news from yesterday (that got lost in my inbox).

The developers at Turn 10 Studios, creators of the highest-rated racing franchise of this generation and 343i have partnered together to create an incredible Halo fan experience with the inclusion of the iconic Warthog in Forza Motorsports 4’s breath-taking new Autovista experience. Designed to showcase and offer an unprecedented interactive experience with some of the world’s most iconic vehicles, Autovista lets players walk around, interact and learn about vehicles in a way no other game can. Fans who pick up Forza Motorsport 4 will be treated to a first look at the Halo 4 model Warthog and an interactive experience narrated by none other than the voice of Cortana. Forza Motorsport 4 releases in NZ on Oct. 13.

Today fans are encouraged to pre-order Forza Motorsport 4 in the Standard ($99.95 NZD RRP) and Limited Collector’s Edition ($129.95 NZD RRP). Limited Collector’s Edition pre-orders will also receive the Launch Bonus car pack, subject to availability.  Supplies of the Launch bonus car pack will be limited. Visit: http://marketplace.xbox.com/en-NZ/Product/Forza-Motorsport-4/66acd000-77fe-1000-9115-d8024d530910 for more details.

Suddenly I’m excited about Forza 4. I’ll be careful when using the in-game auction house this time. I got banned for a week in Forza 2 after trading in saucy cars with lewd paint jobs- the shame of it all.