The list of motorcycles available in the game expands again. The RIDE 5 Free Pack 02 DLC has been released for all platforms, with two notable Italian bikes now becoming rideable. First up is the 2019 Ducati Hypermotard 950, an evolution of a motorcycle first revealed back in 2005 to enter the famous Italian brand into the supermoto market. It was updated for 2019, using the … [Read more...]
Taxi Life: A City Driving Simulator Arrives In February 2024
Ever wanted to swap racing for transporting clients to their destination and building a private hire business? PC and console owners will all be able to give it a try when Taxi Life: A City Driving Simulator arrives in February 2024. It's being published by Nacon, and developed by Simteract, who previously created the very similarly titled Train Life: A Railway Simulator to … [Read more...]
MotorSport Games Move Le Mans Ultimate to 2024 And Cancel INDYCAR
The third quarter 2023 was terms one of business transformation by CEO Stephen Hood as Motorsport Games move Le Mans Ultimate to 2024 and cancel INDYCAR. As the official game for both the FIA World Endurance Championship and the 24 Hours of Le Mans, it's being developed by Studio 397 for PC only at first, and was originally planned to launch in December 2023. That's now been … [Read more...]
Motorsport Games Cuts Staff And Loses The BTCC License
It's not been the best week for the troubled developer and publisher, as Motorsport Games cuts staff and loses the BTCC license. While reducing the headcount may be a reasonable decision for CEO Stephen Hood to lower costs and try to turn the business around, rights holder TOCA has removed the rights to the British Touring Car Championship video game due to 'ongoing … [Read more...]
TrackDayR Hotfix Update 1.0.101.98 Released
After releasing a lot of new content and changes, you always expect a few issues to crop up. And MadCow s.r.l continue to tackle them with TrackDayR hotfix update 1.0.101.98 released. It should cure some issues with wheelies which occurred after the last release, improving the balance point and creating a new selectable rider 'attitude' whether you want to focus on racing or … [Read more...]
The Big Free Gran Turismo 7 Spec II Update 1.40 Is Out Now
There's quite a lot to cover as the big free Gran Turismo 7 Spec II Update 1.40 is out now from Polyphony Digital. It starts with a new intro when you load the game, and also includes new cars, a snow track, menus and challenges, and up to four player split screen racing on the PS5 version. Plus the return of the bespoke artificial intelligence racing opponent, with Sophy 2.0 … [Read more...]
TrackDayR Update 1.0.1.101.85 Adds New Tracks and Bikes
A pretty big release has arrived from developers MadCow S,r,l, as the latest TrackDayR update adds new tracks and bikes, including a motocross sidecar outfit complete with passenger. Plus a new user interface, rider model, and an overhaul of physics, including for braking and when you're in the air. Originally launched on Steam back in 2021 by the small team at the Italian … [Read more...]
MX vs ATV: Legends GASGAS Pack 2023 DLC Released
You can ride four of the latest bikes from the Spanish manufacturer, and sport the factory race team gear and graphics with the MX vs ATV: Legends GASGAS Pack 2023 DLC released across all platforms. GASGAS was founded in 1985 and has been successful in trials, enduros, the Dakar Rally and other events, having been acquired by KTM in 2019. And apparently it's the first time … [Read more...]
TT Isle of Man 3 DLC Will Add Riders From 2023
If you want to relive the latest event, new TT Isle of Man 3 DLC will add riders from 2023 to the game. Scheduled for release on November 9th, 2023, it'll cover the Superbike and Supersport classes in TT Isle of Man: Ride On The Edge 3. The 2023 Isle of Man TT took place between the end of May and June 10th, with four wins for Michael Dunlop in the Superbike, two Supersport … [Read more...]
Red Bull Racing And Team Redline Form A New Partnership
It's not entirely surprising given the substantial involvement of Max Verstappen, but Red Bull Racing and Team Redline form a new partnership from October 31st, 2023, with Redline now managing the Oracle Red Bull Sim Racing esports team for a multi-year period. Team Redline began more than 20 years ago, and after years of success it became part of Verstappen.com Racing, … [Read more...]
Euro Truck Simulator 2 Tirsan Trailer Pack DLC Released
Want some different, and officially licensed, options for hauling virtual cargo? There are six more choices to pick from with the Euro Truck Simulator 2 Tirsan Trailer Pack DLC released. Turkish company Tirsan has been making trailers for almost 50 years, and has been collaborating with Euro Truck Simulator 2 developers SCS Software for more than a year on recreating their … [Read more...]
New RIDE 5 Update Fixes Scooter And Motard AI
Having just released the Short Track Pack DLC, the latest RIDE 5 update fixes scooter and motard AI in time trails and qualifying to cope with the arrival of the new motorcycles. The DLC added three supermoto bikes, and two versions of the Italjet Dragster scooter, so some tweaks were needed. Also included are graphic fixes for some helmets, and unspecified minor … [Read more...]
Simucube 2 Software Updates Begin With V2023.10 Out Now
A series of Simucube 2 software updates begin with V2023.10 out now for the Sport, Pro and Ultimate wheelbases, with new features and effects becoming available via the firmware upgrades. The Finnish company has been producing high-end sim racing equipment for almost two decades, with the Simucube 2 Sport at €1233.60, the Pro at €1438.80, and the Ultimate at €3130.80. And if … [Read more...]
Heusinkveld Sprint Pedals And Handbrake Now Come In Black
Long seen as a default choice for high-end sim racing rigs, the Heusinkveld Sprint pedals and Handbrake now come in Black, with a matching baseplate also available in the new colour option. Sprints have been a popular choice for a long time, as they offer top quality precision at a pretty competitive price. Previously only available in Anthracite Grey, they cost €643.63 for … [Read more...]
EA Sports WRC Compatible Wheels List
While your wheel and pedals may work even if not mentioned below, there's an official EA Sports WRC compatible wheel list to confirm the sim racing set-ups which should work perfectly right now. This means the bindings will be in place automatically when you load the game, rather than having to set them all up manually. Fanatec, Logitech and Thrustmaster are all well … [Read more...]