For today's one-lap run with Project CARS, we took another step away from the regularly featured single-seaters and more conventional road-going machines to run with a Track Day special. Thanks to a healthy selection in the game, the choice wasn't all that easy when faced with marques that also include Ariel, Caterham and BAC. It had been a … [Read more...]
F1 2013: Jerez Williams FW12 Video
Though nothing has been said of F1 2015, Codemasters' upcoming F1 2014 won't include any 'Classic' content. Being in a bit of a Grand Prix swing at the moment, we're feeling that it's a good time to add some older cars to our F1 coverage. As F1 2013 prepares to depart the top step, OnlineRaceDriver adds another F1 reference point with one of 2013's memorable cars. The … [Read more...]
F1 2014: Steam Pre-Order Open Now
Behind all of the F1 2014 and F1 2015 fanfare in recent weeks, one format remained oddly in the shadows for download pricing: the PC. As noted in our earlier Red Bull Hot Lap feature that included news of F1 2014 and Codemasters' general plans for next year, information on pricing was non-existent on F1 2014's Steam page. Thankfully, it has been updated. Released on the … [Read more...]
Simraceway: Lotus 72 Brands Hatch Video
Simraceway is here again and we're running at Kent's Brands Hatch Circuit. This over-before-you-know-it run covers the longer Grand Prix layout. The car is Emerson Fittipaldi's 1973 race and Constructors Championship-winning Lotus 72. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9xJ9aZn7u3A Though their individual driving campaigns were hampered by several retirements between them, … [Read more...]
Project CARS: Lakeville Raceway Lancer Evo X Video
We continue our return to Project CARS with Build 797 as we go 'under cover' following Snetterton and an open Formula Rookie cockpit. Evolution at Lakeville The 'cover' in this case is Mitsubishi's Lancer Evolution X FQ-400. The Norfolk airfield is left behind for the West Coast of North America to look at Lakeville Raceway. This is the slightly shorter … [Read more...]
F1 2014: Sochi Hot Lap Video
The F1 2014 release countdown continues and Codemasters has released a fourth 'Hot Lap' video this afternoon. Introducing Sochi The venue for the Russian Grand Prix, Sochi Autodrom, makes a founding appearance here ahead of its October début. Within the 'modern' post-war era of grand prix racing and Formula One, it will be the first time that a race has been held in … [Read more...]
Project CARS: Snetterton 200 Formula Rookie Video
We return to Project CARS with the recent Build 797 for a one-lap run over the Snetterton 200 layout. Beneath clear skies, the Formula Rookie single-seater is our driving tool of choice. As described in the video notes, it sits well with Snetterton. The car proved to be especially interesting in the ever-turning complex that follows Bentley Straight and goes all … [Read more...]
F1 2014: F1 2013 Head-to-Head Spa Video
Thanks to Codemasters' recent F1 2014: Spa Hot Lap video, we've been able to make our first side-by-side footage with the new game. The opportunity arose to make a brief return to F1 2013, so we've added a new comparison piece to the OnlineRaceDriver YouTube channel. Using the #14 Force India-Mercedes VJM06 of Paul di Resta at Spa-Francorchamps, … [Read more...]
rFactor 2: GT Update and Howston Preview
Only three weeks on from July's fresh version, Mid-August brought an impressive batch of car updates to rFactor 2. Covering each class of cars in the GT category (GT1 through to GT4), each vehicle met with graphical, mechanical and physics-based modifications. Chevrolet's Camaro, the Corvette C6.R and Nissan's 370z and GT-R all featured in these revisions. The … [Read more...]
Game Stock Car Extreme: Version 1.21 Ready
Soon after Version 1.20 of Game Stock Car Extreme arrived, news reached us that an update could follow within a matter of days. Sure enough, the staff of Reiza Studios have been working on the problems found and have released an interim Version 1.21 patch ahead of a further already-announced upgrade. Fixes and Postponement Evident in the summary below, some clear-to-see … [Read more...]
Simraceway: Sonoma Mitsubishi Evo X Video
Ah, Sonoma and Mitsubishi's Evo X! The tenth generation Lancer Evolution turned out to be the perfect foil to Simraceway's Lola Formula 3 car when revisiting the Californian circuit for a recent hot lap session. [youtube http://youtu.be/YtfgMIlmlMY&w=560&h=315] Nicely done, Simraceway! If this taster is a guide, the Evo X must surely be an early pick for … [Read more...]
Driveclub: Gamescom 2014 Trailer
Alongside demonstrations of Evolution Studios' fantastic-looking new PlayStation 4 game, new footage was released for Gamescom 2014. Alongside showing a range of racing environments and cars, the club aspect that inspires the name was also thoroughly emphasised in the video. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dq-MFP-9P-Y As close as it now is following the game's protracted … [Read more...]
Project CARS: Gamescom 2014 Trailer
F1 2014: Spa Hot Lap Video
Here's Part Two of Codemasters' F1 2014 Hot Lap previews: Like the previous video, active replay-style cameras are used throughout. There is no full-lap in-car footage available at this time, unfortunately. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8phnmJ6tUwc Driving... The car is Nico Hülkenberg's #27 Force India VJM07. Conditions at Spa-Francorchamps are... wet! F1 2014 can now … [Read more...]
F1 2014: Red Bull Ring Hot Lap
F1 2014's October 17th release date is exactly 8 weeks forth from today. With that in mind, Codemasters has moved from words to video lately as it tries to build on player anticipation through a demonstration of the sights and sounds of this unusual Formula One season. F1 2014 - Now with Wings Heading into the twelfth round of this year's Formula One championship at … [Read more...]