The DiRT 3 racing seat has been announced, with styling modelled on real rally cars, and complete with head stabilizers, plus some other additions above Playseat's flagship Evolution model. The seat is compatible with all digital driving wheels supported by DiRT 3, with a robust and stable metal frame. It has a folding mechanism with a fully adjustable frame for height, … [Read more...]
Archives for May 2011
No Dirt 3 multiplayer for PS3 owners thanks to PSN problems
Dirt 3 is now available and has been getting a favourable response from reviewers and gamers - but Playstation 3 owners won't be enjoying online multiplayer until the Playstation Store is back online, hopefully by the end of May. So there's no DiRT 3 multiplayer for PS3 owners thanks to PSN problems. In order to compete in the multiplayer mode, you'll need to redeem a VIP … [Read more...]
Sega Rally Online Arcade out now on Xbox Live
Sega Rally Online Arcade is now available to download via Xbox Live for 800 Microsoft points. Inspired by earlier Sega Rally games, there are a number of single and multi-player modes in the download-only racer. You can compete in Championship Battle mode and Time Attack, but also take part in an online racing mode for up to 6 drivers. There are also 13 cars to choose from, … [Read more...]
Sega Rally Online Arcade Release Trailer
Jeremy McGrath’s Offroad announced for Xbox Live and Playstation Network
There isn't much in the way of the detail yet, but apparently Jeremy McGrath's Offroad will be released for Xbox Live Arcade and the Playstation Network this summer, with what appears to be different publishers as D3Publisher are referenced for Xbox and Reverb Publishing for Playstation. Either way, we know the game will feature legendary seven-time AMA Supercross champion … [Read more...]
Simbin announces WTCC 2010 expansion for RACE 07
In just a couple of days, the WTCC 2010 expansion for Race 07 will be released by Swedish developers Simbin, adding five cars from the 2010 touring car series in 26 different race liveries, and 11 tracks including one which has never before appeared in an 'authentic racing game'. The expansion will be released on May 19, 2011, costing 9.99 Euro for the PC racing sim. Despite … [Read more...]
Shift 2 Unleashed – Speedhunters DLC Video
Shift 2 Unleashed Speedhunters DLC now available
The first Downloadable Content for Shift 2 Unleashed, the Speedhunters pack, is now available on Xbox Live Marketplace for 800 points, and will be coming to the Playstation Network shortly after the recent problems Sony has been experiencing. The Speedhunters pack features two new career modes, with Drag and Standing Mile options. Both require manual gears to play, and have … [Read more...]
iRacing partners with McLaren Electronic Systems for F1 and NASCAR data
iRacing has partnered with McLaren Electronic Systems to incorporate ATLAS Express data analysis software, which means you'll now have similar data acquisition and telemetry software to that used by every F1 team since 2008, and on NASCAR's standard ECU in 2012, to give you the most amazing insights into how your virtual race car is performing. iRacing is also releasing an … [Read more...]
MX vs ATV Alive: James ‘Bubba’ Stewart Compound Video
Test Drive Unlimited 2 Review: 2.5/5
It’s taken a while to get around to reviewing Test Drive Unlimited 2 – not because we haven’t been playing it, but partly because we wanted to make sure we cover all the angles after a slightly animated response from some people to our list of issues with the game. So in an effort to make sure we’re fair, we ended up not writing about it – a situation we’re rectifying now for … [Read more...]
iRacing wants 2000 racers for QA event on May 14th, 2011
iRacing is looking to attract 2000 racers for a special one-off event to test some infrastructure changes in preparation for the iRacing.com Indy 500 on May 28th, and as an incentive, if 2000 people turn up, you'll all get a special 'iTested' award on the Awards page. The official event will feature the Mazda MX-5 and Okayama International Circuit (full) which is available to … [Read more...]
Ricky Carmichael’s Motocross Matchup out for iPhone
Ricky Carmichael's Motocross Matchup is now available as a free download for the iPhone and iPad, featuring the legendary American motocross and supercross rider, and the chance to win real-world rewards for in-game achievements via the Real Rewards platform. The goodies you can win by playing the game include Ricky Carmichael Signature Series Oakley goggles, metal from his … [Read more...]