Having avoided removal from the American stock exchange at the end of 2022, now Motorsport Games face another potential NASDAQ delisting. Last time the full Board of Directors resigned, but the company was able to regain compliance by a reverse share split, combining them into a smaller number to raise prices above the minimum level required Now they've received another … [Read more...]
New RIDE 5 Patch Adds Fixes For The Race Director Mode
Along with various other improvements, the latest new RIDE 5 patch adds fixes for the Race Driector mode. Which should mean you can see the remaining time in qualifying, the right tyre temperatures, and the HUD will still work after pausing the game. Other important changes include race positions being shown after penalties are applied, and swapping positions on the starting … [Read more...]
The New Heusinkveld MagShift Sequential Shifter
Want a more realistic feel when you're changing gears during sim racing? The new Heusinkveld MagShift sequential shifter promises just that, with a patented magnetic system letting you feel the gears click into place, and opt-electronic sensors detecting each shift. It's not cheap at €445.28, but the Heusinkveld brand is associated with high quality sim racing hardware, and … [Read more...]
Gran Turismo 7 Update V1.41 Released
It's not long since the big free Spec II version arrived at the start of November 2023, but we've already seen Gran Turismo 7 update V1.41 released to solve some niggling issues. Those included Driver Rating going down incorrectly, and performance points not properly reflecting tuning changes. Polyphony Digital has also updated the list of known issues for the game which are … [Read more...]
EA Sports F1 23 Patch V1.17 Released
The Las Vegas Grand Prix was a pretty exicting and eventful race, and you can sport the same special Scuderia Ferrari Golden Age livery for a limited time with EA Sports F1 23 Patch V1.17 now released across all platforms. It also includes fixes for a number of issues, including multiplayer lobbies not moving onto the next event, player promotions when people hadn't … [Read more...]
Embracer Group Increase Sales and Reduce Debts After Cuts
Alongside news of layoffs at both Motorsport Games and Digital Bros, there's some evidence how restructuring can help a company improve their finances, as Embracer Group increase sales and reduce debts after cuts in 2023. But they've also confirmed further headcount reductions are in process. Embracer is the parent for 12 different operating groups, including THQ Nordic, … [Read more...]
A Digital Bros Restructure Could Impact Kunos Simulazioni
With an organisational review likely to reduce their overall workforce by around 30%, a Digital Bros restructure could impact Kunos Simulazioni, developers of Assetto Corsa and Assetto Corsa Competizione. Digital Bros was founded in 1989 by Abramo and Raffaele Galante, and includes international gaming publisher 505 Games. It has also acquired studios including Kunos … [Read more...]
Forza Motorsport Update 2.0 Adds The Yas Marina Circuit
It might not be the Nordschleife, but Forza Motorsport Update 2.0 adds the Yas Marina Circuit as it rolls out across the Xbox Series S|X and PC versions of the game. And it also brings quite a long list of fixes across both editions, along with new events and more. Since opening in 2009, the Hermann Tilke track has been featured in a lot of racing sims and games. Including … [Read more...]
IndyCar Also Terminate Their Motorsport Games License
Another racing series will be looking for a new home, as following the loss of the rights for BTCC, now IndyCar also terminate their Motorsport Games license. Not forgetting the sale of the NASCAR license to iRacing. As reported in a new SEC filing, the notice is similar to the one filed by the BTCC rights holders, BARC (TOCA) Ltd, and reveals: INDYCAR LLC stated that its … [Read more...]
Super Woden GP 2 Is Released On Steam
If you're a fan of the original overhead racing game by indie developer ViJuDa or fancy trying your hand at tarmac racing, rallying, endurance events and more, then it's good news as Super Woden GP 2 is released on Steam. It'll usually set you back £10.99, but it's reduced by 35% until November 17th, 2023, costing you £7.14. And there's plenty of content for that price, with … [Read more...]
TrackDayR Hotfix Update 1.0.101.113 Released
More fixes arrive for the motorcycling simulator with TrackDayR Hotfix Update 1.0.101.113 released to download over the weekend. Having resolved an issue with wheelies in the last hotfix following their big development update, a couple of other issues have cropped up with the terrain erosion system code. So the team at MadCow s.r.l have resolved that and some other small … [Read more...]
iRacing 2023 Season 4 Patch 4 Released
You don't expect major changes towards the end of an official season, but there are some important tweaks to note with iRacing 2023 Season 4 Patch 4 released. The main updates have been for the New Damage Model, as it applies to the GTP Class, NASCAR Next Gen, and the Ferrari 296 GT3, which means some parts will break more easily and others will stand up to damage a little … [Read more...]
Art of Rally Australia DLC Due Out On November 16th, 2023
After originally releasing the overhead rally game back in 2020, developers Funselektor Labs have added plenty of free content to keep things interesting. And now the final addition arrives with the paid Art of Rally Australia DLC due out on November 16th, 2023. Given that the Indonesia expansion was provided for nothing in September 2022, and Kenya back in 2021, it's fair … [Read more...]
TT Isle of Man 3 2023 TT Races Roster DLC And An Update
There are new free and paid additions to the road racing game, with both the TT Isle of Man 3 2023 TT Races Roster DLC and an update released. The patch supports the new paid content, but also includes a new time trial mode. It also fixes an audio bug that 'could lead to sound disappearing completely and eventually the game crashing'. Which was probably quite a worrying … [Read more...]
EA Sports WRC Update V1.3 Released To Fix Launch Issues
A big number of fixes and improvements arrive with EA Sports WRC Update v1.3 released across all platforms. It should fix a number of technical issues which have somewhat marred the launch of the game, and adds User Datagram Protocol support for the PC, which supplies data to external applications including wheels, dashboards and motion platforms. It's the first official WRC … [Read more...]