Long-time Nintendo programmer Colin Reed has left Nintendo for a position at Microsoft, Shacknews has learned.

During his 11 years at Nintendo, Reed served in many key programming roles, including technical lead on NST's Metroid Prime: Hunters (NDS) and main system programmer on Nintendo EAD's Pikmin (GCN).

Reed will be joining the team at Microsoft responsible for the racing-sim series Forza Motorsport, which is headed up by internal studio Turn 10. Prior to his departure, he was working with NST on an undisclosed project. Read more »

The third downloadable set of new vehicles for Turn 10's customization-heavy racer Forza Motorsport 2 (X360) will be available via Xbox Live Maketplace this Wednesday, March 19, publisher and studio owner Microsoft has announced.

Priced at 400 Microsoft Points ($5), the March Car Pack includes 13 new automobiles, including the 2007 Audi S5, 2007 Lamborghini Murcielago LP640, and 2008 Porsche 911 GT2 (997). A complete list of the new cars follows: Read more »

A new downloadable race track is available to owners of Turn 10's Forza Motorsport 2 (X360). Selling for 100 Microsoft Points ($1.25) via the online Xbox Live Marketplace, the Road America Track Pack adds the world-famous Road America raceway to the game.

Located in Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin, Road America is known to host events for the Champ Car World Series, SCCA, Kohler/Brian Redman International Challenge, AMA Superbike, and now, your living room.