There's a required update to download to race this week with iRacing 2021 Season 2 Patch 3 Hotfix 1 released. It follows the previous patch deployment on April 7th. While that update largely made changes for the new damage model, the big news from the hotfix is probably that Logitech TrueForce support has been temporarily disabled due to a bug which cases a lockup at sim … [Read more...]
Hot Wheels Unleashed Gameplay Trailer and Details
The new game coming from Mattel and racing specialists Milestone was announced in February. And we've found out more information with the first Hot Wheels Unleashed gameplay trailer and details revealed in a live showcase on Youtube. Arriving in September 2021 for the PS4 and PS5, Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S, the Nintendo Switch and the PC, there are a few bits to note … [Read more...]
The Hot Wheels Unleashed Car List
With the new game from Mattel and Milestone promising more than 60 cars available at launch, the Hot Wheels Unleashed car list will be interesting to gamers and collectors of the die cast toys. We know that some special cars will be unlocked via in-game searching, and some DLC has already been revealed with the pre-order bonuses for Hot Wheels Unleashed. But the full roster … [Read more...]
Assetto Corsa Competizione Hotfix v1.7.7 Released
Various GT3 cars will get some balance of performance changes with Assetto Corsa Competizione Hotfix v1.7.7 released now for the PC version of the racing simulation. It continues tweaks started in the previous update, and once again largely focuses on 2020 GT3 cars. There are also some UI changes, including the brake pad wear indicator threshold being raised to 12.5mm. So … [Read more...]
Final DiRT Rally 2.0 Update 1.18 Released
It's a little bittersweet to see the final DIRT Rally 2.0 Update 1.18 now released by Codemasters. The seventh DiRT title, and 13th if you include all Colin McRae rally titles, was published on February 26th, 2019. And since then we've seen the release of DIRT 5, suggestions that Codemasters will potentially split the series into arcade and sim titles, and the acquisition of … [Read more...]
iRacing 2021 Season 2 Patch 3 Released
The focs is on the new damage model, with iRacing 2021 Season 2 Patch 3 released for the sim racing service. The system has be re-enabled for the Street Stock, and a wide range of cars have had adjustments to wheel and body durability. But the ARCA Menards Chevrolet Impala and the 1987 NASCAR Chevrolet Monte Carlo and Ford Thunderbird will have to wait a bit longer. Other … [Read more...]
TrackDayR Build 1.0.80.02 Adds The 220hp 1000PRO
MadCaw have delivered something better than chocolate for an Easter surprise, as TrackDayR Build 1.0.80.02 adds the 220hp 1000PRO bike along with various fixes and improvements. And what could be more appropriate for the weather starting to imporve than a 1000cc four cylinder race bike with the 220 horsepower coming at the rear wheel? Fortunately the build also changes the … [Read more...]
Free RIDE 4 Bonus Pack 07 Adds A Yamaha MT-07
Fancy a new street bike for nothing? Then it's your lucky day as the free RIDE 4 Bonus Pack 07 adds a Yamaha MT-07 to the ever-growing motorcycle list. The pack is available across all platforms, and delivers the 2020 Yamaha MT-07 and five new events to compete in. The middlewieght naked bike packs a 689cc four stroke parallel twin engine, producing 73.8hp, and capable of … [Read more...]
Get FIA European Truck Racing Championship For Free on Xbox
Released in July 2019, you can get FIA European Truck Racing Championship for free on Xbox Live Games with Gold from April 16th, 2021. So why not try out the game from N-Racing, which would normally cost you £39.99 for the console edition? If you're not familiar with truck racing, it pits five-tonne lorry cabs against one another, and the game features 45 examples from … [Read more...]
Humble Burn Rubber Bundle – KartKraft And Lots More
If you're a PC sim racer looking to pick up games for less, it's worth checking out the latest Humble Burn Rubber Bundle. The download store allows you to choose how much you pay, with more games unlocked for higher amounts, and there are some great titles available for the next few days. Prices are based on how many bundles are sold, as you're able to pay what you want. … [Read more...]
New MotoGP 21 Bike Retrieval Feature Explained
Falling off a motorcycle is never fun. But assuming you're not hurt, the worst bit is getting back to your bike and having to haul it upright whilst checking for damage. So it's good to see the new MotoGP 21 bike retrieval feature explained and demonstrated ahead of the April 22nd, 2021 release date. It's unfortunate, but every motorcyclist will take a tumble at some point. … [Read more...]
Formula Vee Coming To iRacing For Free
Despite being announced on April 1st, it seems there's going to be a new open wheel car available on the sim racing service, with the Formula Vee coming to iRacing for free in June, 2021. The Formula Vee will be a rookie class open wheel series. And it should be popular as the real world series has been running since 1964 in the U.S, with other series in the UK, Ireland, … [Read more...]
Monster Energy Supercross 4 2Stroke Bikes Pack DLC
Motorcycle engines have evolved a lot over the years, and there are a lot of reasons why four stroke motors became the default, including a wider, more manageable powerband. But many motorcyclists still regard two stroke bikes as the most exciting experience on two wheels, and you can find out why with the Monster Energy Supercross 4 2Stroke Bikes Pack DLC, which is out now. … [Read more...]
Automobilista 2 Update V1.1.3.5 Adds The Lotus 79
As a fan of Lotus in Formula One since my earliest childhood memories, and having been born around the same time the car was created, I'm particularly excited that Automobilista 2 Update V1.1.3.5 adds the Lotus 79. Designed by Colin Chapman and team it was the first F1 car to take full advantage of ground effects aerodynamics, to compliment the 3.0 litre Ford-Cosworth DFV V8 … [Read more...]
RaceRoom Update 0.9.2.36 Targets GT3 BoP
Sector3 Studios have prepared for upcoming eSports series, including the ADAC GT Masters, as RaceRoom update 0.9.2.36 targets GT3 BoP for closer racing between the different cars. It's tricky to balance the difference between the work of various manufacturers in a championship, whether that's in sim racing or the real world. So it's not surprising we often see balance of … [Read more...]