In the latest video for his excellent Sim Racing Review YouTube channel, Doug Meyer demonstrates the latest addition to Derek Speare's stunning sim hardware catalogue, the DSD Side Panels for Fanatec's Clubsport and Forza Motorsport CSR Elite wheels. With an incredible three layout options available, the panels are also produced in left and right-handed versions – and what's … [Read more...]
GP Bikes Beta 2 – Out Now
In an out-of-the-blue and most pleasant of surprises for us (we're big bike fans at ORD too!), PiBoSo has released the next stage of the motorcycle simulator, GP Bikes. Taking on the tricky task of reflecting the two-wheeled racing machines that few sadly dare to touch, this work of a lone person is for bikes what the best of the detailed PC racing sims are to the more … [Read more...]
Assetto Corsa Technical Preview 0.9.8 Released
A mere week after the initial Version 0.9.6 release and briefly delayed by a last-minute bug discovery, Kunos Simulazioni have set free a new edition of their not-a-demo Technical Preview for Assetto Corsa. The list of changes provided is given below. Changelog 0.9.8 In-game: Fixed DirectInput controls not getting initialized on lost … [Read more...]
netKar PRO offer extended
Along with Assetto Corsa's second release (Version 0.9.8), Kunos Simulazioni have this weekend amended the closing date for nK PRO's €4.99 offer. With the heavily reduced price now running until the 10th of March, purchase of netKar PRO 1.3 Final still includes access to the Assetto Corsa Technical Preview. Following Assetto Corsa installation, the preview is authorised by … [Read more...]
All NetKar roads lead to… Assetto Corsa
Not ready to sit under the shadow of the PlayStation 4 announcement, Kunos Simulazioni left another teaser - one that finally put an end to the patience-testing that some have felt, taking us a step closer to getting our oily mitts on the modifiable wheel of Assetto Corsa. Soon after the earliest footage was shown on YouTube, Friday saw Kunos release its Assetto Corsa … [Read more...]
F1 2012: Patch 5 and Patch 6 follow in quick succession
Here we are - a return to F1 2012 and Codemasters offer another group of changes. Get yer Steam on, guys! On with the show, here's today's details for the latest couple of additions to the now sextet of patch releases. For details of the previous F1 2012 Patch Releases, see: Patches 1 and 2, Patch 3, Patch 4 F1 2012 Patch #5 Details: Reduced the likelihood of the player … [Read more...]
F1 2012 – Patch 4 follows in short order
Only a day after the third patch, an update named 'Patch #4' has come from Codemasters. The team have reconfirmed that along with revisions applicable to the consoles, the changes included in the lists are being “tested and verified” on the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3. To restate the situation for the consoles, the delay for those updates is due to different approval processes … [Read more...]
F1 2012: Patch 3 details – out for PC, due for consoles
Like launching a new car, F1 2012 arrived to fanfare and some early niggles. As a result, a third patch has already been revealed. Once again, it applies to the PC version of F1 2012 and can be added through Steam. Due to the mechanisms of the systems applied by Microsoft and Sony, updates for the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 editions will follow at a later stage. The … [Read more...]
F1 2012 First two game patches detailed
Following reports from users and investigation from the Codemasters F1 team, two updates have now been released for the PC edition of F1 2012 via Steam. These same patches are being tested for the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 versions but due to the submission and approval process with the respective companies, the release for consoles will be delayed. The announced changes … [Read more...]
F1 2012 Changes, Demo, and First Impressions
Following the slightly earlier releases to North America and Australia, September 21st brought the third edition of Codemasters Birmingham's FIA-licensed creation, F1 2012, to the Euro region. Available on disc for Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 formats, the PC version is now offered on disc and optionally via the Steam network. A demo released a week earlier brought out the best … [Read more...]
Assetto Corsa – the latest videos from Gamescom
Just ahead of Gamescom 2012's Press Day, a new video of Assetto Corsa was released by the creators of the earlier netKar PRO simulator and Ferrari Virtual Academy, Kunos Simulazioni. Already involving licensing partnerships with a collection of renowned car companies and the management of legendary tracks that so far include Imola, Monza and Silverstone, the next title from … [Read more...]
Thrustmaster teasing Xbox 360 wheel for Gamescon?
Since the demise of Microsoft's own Xbox 360 Wireless Racing Wheel, the choices for anyone looking to move away from a pad towards the finer control and immersion of a good feedback steering wheel set-up have been limited. Seriously limited. As the PlayStation 3 maintained a compatibility with a healthy range of wheels available for the PC such as those from Thrustmaster and … [Read more...]
iRacing – Zolder on final approach…
Zolder, the Belgian circuit built in the early 1960s and host to all manner of events from Formula One to Grand Prix motorcycle racing, 24-hour races and WTCC has received its image preview from iRacing, the online-only subscription-based racing simulator. The plan is for the new track to be released in August and it is possible to make a pre-order via an iRacing.com … [Read more...]
Project CARS Pre-Alpha Build 197 and BAC
Standing out amongst the constant flow of news, updated and changes to Project Cars, the community-based project from Slightly Mad Studios, was word of direct input from sports car manufacturer BAC (Briggs Automotive Company) That's important because it concerns the BAC Mono. The Stig's Car of the Year Winner for 2011, the BAC Mono is a lightweight, ultra-high … [Read more...]