If you like to get away from racing by driving trucks or tractors, then you might like the new Thrustmaster SimTask range for driving sims. The most interesting is the SimTask Steering Kit, which is compatible with the Thrustmaster T128 or T248 wheels. It includes a metal mount so that your wheel is in the flat position used in trucks and heavy machinery, with a desk clamp … [Read more...]
Forza Horizon 5 Super Speed Car Pack Launch Issues
Originally planned for release on October 10th, 2023 to coincide with the arrival of the Dia de Muertos festival season, we've now seen the Forza Horizon 5 Super Speed Car Pack launch issues due to a technical problem with the backend of the game. It was possible to buy the DLC as planned, but many players found that the included cars weren't available in-game. Apparently … [Read more...]
Super Woden GP 2 Announced For November 18, 2023
After releasing a first isometric racing game in 2021, there's now a sequel on the way from ViJuDa, with Super Woden GP 2 announced for November 18, 2023. And the Spanish independent developer has ovehauled the experience with a rebuilt 3D physics system, which is one reason to upgrade if you're a fan of the original. Along with a selection of 180 cars from nine fictional … [Read more...]
More Classic GT Racers Revealed For GTRevival
Following on from the initial announcement of the Lister Storm, we've now seen more classic GT racers revealed for GTRevival. Straight4 Studios CEO Ian Bell has now shared work in progress images of two more iconic racing cars from that era of grand touring competion. The Chrysler Viper GTS-R (Also know as the Dodge Viper GTS-R) launched in 1996, with 57 cars built until … [Read more...]
Euro Truck Simulator 2 West Balkans DLC Arrives October 19
You'll be able to start delivering cargo to Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Kosovo, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Serbia and Solvenia when the Euro Truck Simulator 2 West Balkans DLC arrives October 19, 2023. The new regions feature a range of different environments to discover and drive through, and SCS Software have ensured all of the road signage and other … [Read more...]
World of Outlaws: Dirt Racing ’23 Edition Out On The Switch
If you've been waiting patiently to try your hand at dirt ovals, you'll be happy to see World of Outlaws: Dirt Racing '23 Edition out on the Switch. It's available for £53.99 via the Nintendo website. Developed by Monster Games after they were acquired by iRacing, World of Outlaws: Dirt Racing was originally released in September 2022 for the Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PS4 … [Read more...]
The Latest RIDE 5 Update And Free Pack 01 DLC Released
Milestone continue to improve the newest title in their motorcycle series with the latest RIDE 5 update and Free Pack 01 DLC released across PC and console versions. The update covers a wide range of issues, from controller feedback in split screen mode and bugs in the filters for online lobbies, to AI crashes and invalid times on the global leaderboards. Last month saw … [Read more...]
Rennsport Attempt To Clear The rFactor 2 Code Controversy
A licensing deal with Image Space Inc has been revealed as Rennsport attempt to clear the rFactor 2 code controversy, which blew up after a Studio 397 forum post suggested the sim racing title was using files from the existing game. The possibility that Rennsport was using unlicensed or stolen code obviously caught the attention of a lot of sim racing fans. And early … [Read more...]
MX vs ATV Legends Update V2.07 And 7 New Tracks Arriving
It must be a busy time at Rainbow Studios with the release of MX vs ATV Legends Update V2.07 and 7 new tracks arriving over the next month. The changes to the game include the introduction of leaderboards, so you can finally set your best times against other racers. And there have also been tweaks to the race end and results timers, so you'll spend less time waiting around, … [Read more...]
Motorsport Games Sell Their NASCAR License To iRacing
There's some potentially great news for fans of the sport, as Motorsport Games sell their NASCAR license to iRacing. It covers "NASCAR themed simulation-style console games". And that announcement was swiftly followed by iRacing revealing plans for a game in 2025, with the Xbox, PlayStation and Nintendo Switch logos accompanied by the Steam icon, suggesting it might also be … [Read more...]
Gran Turismo Sport Online Services Will End In 2024
After originally launching back in 2017, Polyphony Digital has announced the Gran Turismo online services will end in 2024. Downloadable content will be removed from sale on December 1st 2023, and the online features will stop on January 31st, 2024 at 6am UTC. This means you won't be able to use online features such as muliplayer lobbies and season events, buy things from … [Read more...]
F1 Manager 2023 Update V1.8 Brings Multiple Fixes
There's a fairly lengthy list of patch notes, as F1 Manager 2023 Update V1.8 brings multiple fixes including rebalancing the research and development progress you can make. Frontier Developments have also tackled a number of bugs and issues discovered by the player community, alongside other problems, ranging from AI behaviour in races, to an exploit which meant pit crews … [Read more...]
iRacing 2023 Season 4 Patch 2 Hotfix 1 Released
There's been a fairly small update with iRacing 2023 Season 4 Patch 2 Hotfix 1 released, mainly focusing on some slight tweaks to the newest cars and circuits. The most notable is that a gate at Kern County Raceway Park should no longer snag cars that get to close to it along the back wall of the asphalt track. And the Ferrari 296 GT3 has been strengthened slightly so it can … [Read more...]
Thrustmaster Ferrari 488 GT3 Wheel Pre-Orders Begin
Officially licensed and surprisingly affordable, it might be time to invest as Thrustmaster Ferrari 488 GT3 Wheel Pre-Orders begin. Deliveries will start from October 26th, 2023, for the 1:1 replica of the wheel used in the Ferrari 488 GT3. And for £249.99, you get a central faceplate with carbon fibre cladding, adjustable paddle shifters with magnetic sensors, and four … [Read more...]
Next Level Racing Go Kart Plus Cockpit Goes On Sale
Designed mainly for families with younger sim racers and adult drivers, the Next Level Racing Go Kart Plus cockpit goes on sale from today, September 28th, 2023, at a price of £599. The Go Kart Plus can cope with children and older drivers from 110-200cm (or 3'7" to 6'7"), and a max weight of 130kg (286lbs), and should be comfortable for anyone up to a 40 inch waist. But the … [Read more...]