You can now play the second in the toy car racing series from Milestone and Mattel for nothing, as Hot Wheels Unleashed 2 Turbocharged joins Game Pass on Xbox and PC from March 2024. It replaces the original game in the series, which launched in 2021 and leaves the subscription service to make way for the newer sequel, which was released in October 2023. And you'll get … [Read more...]
Le Mans Ultimate Patch 2 Released
A second major update has arrived with month, with Le Mans Ultimate Patch 2 released. Marking around a month since the WEC sim racing title launched in Steam Early Access, it updates car models and the balance of performance, weight penalties if you're using ABS assistance, and how the AI handles situations including lift and coast fuel and energy saving. While the BoP … [Read more...]
Thrustmaster T128 Shifter Pack Bundle Launched
I really wanted to be excited about the Thrustmaster T128 Shifter Pack bundle launched with the TH8S H-pattern gearshift. I've bought both products (shifter for me, and wheel and pedals for my son), and manual shifting is one of the most cost effective improvements I've ever made for enjoyment and immerson. And with the T128 providing one of the cheapest routes into wheels … [Read more...]
iRacing 2024 Season 2 Patch 1 Hotfix 1 and 2 Released
It's not surprising to see further refinements and improvements following the introduction of the new Tempest weather system. But the Epic Online Services (EOS) version of AntiCheat software has also created some issues, which is why we've seen iRacing 2024 Season 2 Patch 1 Hotfix 1 and 2 released over the past week. A significant proportion of sim racers found that they … [Read more...]
The DRIFTCE Toyota Supra Mk5 DLC Is Now Available
The third in a trio of paid content cars from the Japanese manufacturer, the DRIFTCE Toyota Supra Mk5 DLC is now available, joining the already released Supra MK4 and Chaser JZX100. Fans of drifting and JDM cars will already be pretty familiar with each model, and the Mk4 Supra famously appeared in The Fast and the Furious. So why would you pick the fifth generation model … [Read more...]
Le Mans Ultimate Patch 1 Hotfix 2 Released
With five hotfixes published before the first major update, Studio 397 hasn't slowed down with Le Mans Ultimate Patch 1 Hotfix 2 released for the WEC sim racing title. Patch 1 was released on March 12 with a long list of bug fixes. A small hotfix was released the following day to fix an issue in the UI, but hotfix 2 has some more substantial solutions, including fixing crash … [Read more...]
New Next Level Racing ERS3 Elite Reclining Seat Launched
It's easy to underestimate the important of a good seat for sim racing until you either launch yourself across the room under braking, or get up from a long driving session full of aches and pains. And there's a fresh choice available with the new Next Level Racing ERS3 Elite Recling Seat launched for £229. The ERS3 features both double seat recliners and seat slider, which … [Read more...]
Forza Motorsport Hotfix 6.1 Released
Just three issues feature on the change list with Forza Motorsport Hotfix 6.1 released, but there's good news if you've had problems with a flickering skybox on PC or Xbox, or struggle with positioning decals in the livery editor. It follows the release of the sizeable Update 6 which revised car progression away from car levels alongside a number of fixes and improvements, … [Read more...]
Automobilista 2 Partners With IMSA And V1.6 Is Due Soon
There's quite a lot of promising news from Reiza Studios in their March 2024 Development Update, as Automobilista 2 partners with IMSA and V1.6 is due soon. Having an official license with the International Motorsports Association means that all the teams, cars and venues from the 2024 season will be arriving in Automobilista 2 in the future, with direct support from IMSA. … [Read more...]
TrackDayR Update 1.0.104.23 Released
Arriving on the third anniversary of the motorcycle sim launching on Steam, there are a few small tweaks and changes with TrackDayR Update 1.0.104.23 released. Crowd noise is a nice feature for immersion, but probably the most interesting is that the tyre load will now impact erosion, along with an improved calculation for the wheel contact point, meaning that the terrain … [Read more...]
MotoGP 24 Announced For Release On May 2nd, 2024
The premier motorcycle racing series will make its annual return, with MotoGP 24 announced for release on May 2nd, 2024. Once again developed by Milestone, the two main features to entice existing fans to upgrade, and hopefully attract some new racers to the official licensed game, are a long-awaited Riders Market, and MotoGP Stewards. But there's also a new online … [Read more...]
DRIFTCE Toyota Chaser JZX100 DLC Released
Following on from the Supra Mk4, the second in a trio of paid cars arrives with the DRIFTCE Toyota Chaser JZX100 DLC released. The sixth generation of the mid-size saloon produced for the Japanese market, the X100 series was introduced in 1996 and stopped production in 2001, with engine options including the 2.5 litre or 3.0 litre 1JZ-GE, and the 2.5 litre 1JZ-GTE Turbo … [Read more...]
The New RIDE 5 Free Pack 06 Adds Two More Motorcycles
Add two powerful naked bikes to the game for nothing, as the new RIDE 5 Free Pack 06 adds two more motorcycles to the roster available to enjoy. The latest in a long list of paid and free DLC released by Milestone, you can now download an extra 12 motorcycles for free, along with paying for eight more packs to increase the variety of bikes to choose from, and Free Pack 06 … [Read more...]
Embracer Group Confirms The Sale Of Saber Interactive
Early reports have proven true as Embracer Group confirms the sale of Saber Interactive to Beacon Interactive, a new company led by director and Saber co-founder Matthew Karch. Karch stepped down as Saber CEO in the summer of 2023 (He's still listed as President on LinkedIn, and remains a large shareholder in Embracer Group). Which makes the sale more intriguing than simply … [Read more...]
iRacing 2024 Season 2 Patch 1 Released
More improvements to the new iRacing Tempest weather system have arrived with iRacing 2024 Season 2 Patch 1 released, including more visible rear rain lights to help you spot other cars, and server optimisation when lots of wet races are taking place. These two tweaks should help you see other cars more easily, and reduce recent issues with disconnects from online races. A … [Read more...]