You could win €2,500 per round by being the best hot lapper as the BMW M Sim Time Attack starts on Assetto Corsa Competizione. The special event consists of three rounds between July 3rd and October 16th, 2023, with each giving you 14 days to take part with a specific car and track combination. The first step is to register via the official website, and you'll need to be sim … [Read more...]
Classic Racers Elite Launches For Consoles
We previously featured the time trial racing game coming to PC, PS4 and Switch. But in another unusual move, Classic Racers Elite launches for consoles before the Steam version is available. And that includes boxed physical copies. Developed by Vision Reelle, publishing is handled by Funbox Media Ltd across Europe, Australia, South Africa and other countries. Other titles … [Read more...]
The Heavy Duty Challenge Truck List
There are a total of 12 licensed vehicles available at launch in the new off-road driving and trials sim developed by Nano Games. So find out what you can drive in the Heavy Duty Challenge truck list. Officially licensed by the Europa Truck Trial league, which uses four classes to run real world events, the simulation follows the same structure. So you'll be able to choose … [Read more...]
RaceRoom Porsche Pack 2023 Adds Three New Cars In July
Sim racing fans of the German sports car brand have something to look forward to next month as the RaceRoom Porsche Pack 2023 adds three new cars in July. The KW Studios sim already features 15 different examples from the manufacturer, ranging from the Porsche 962 Group C to the 2019 GT3 examples. But the new pack will bring things up to date with the 2023 Porsche 911 GT3 R … [Read more...]
New Thrustmaster TH8S Shifter Launches For Pre-Orders
Most sim racers will know about the venerable TH8A shifter which has been a solid recommendation for many years. But now there's a cost-effective alternative from the same manufacturer, as the new Thrustmaster TH8S shifter launches for pre-orders, with availability set for July 27th, 2023. The current TH8A will set you back around £169.99, but the new TH8S is just £59.99, … [Read more...]
Rocket League 8th Anniversary Begins With Birthday Ball
You can celebrate the Psyonix car football game approaching a decade as the Rocket League 8th anniversary begins with Birthday Ball. The official date to reach eight years will be July 7th, 2023, but until July 12th you can complete event challenges for rewards including an 8th Birthday Crown Player Banner, Hemi Birthday Player Anthem, and up to 300 Credits. Golden Eggs can … [Read more...]
Forza Horizon 1 and 2 Online Services End On August 22nd, 2023
Turn 10 Studios have announced that Forza Horizon 1 and 2 online services end on August 22nd, 2023, citing 'the small player 'very small player population'. Which means that access to matchmaking, leaderboards, liveries, vinyls, tuning setups and more will finish. The original Forza Horizon was released in 2012 for the Xbox 360, followed by Forza Horizon 2 (Xbox 360 and Xbox … [Read more...]
Forza Horizon 5 Hands Out Free Barbie Cars
As part of the marketing push for a new film, Forza Horizon 5 hands out free Barbie cars which can be used in a UGC contest to win a prize pack. The two cars being delivered the in-game Message Center are the Barbie 1956 Chevrolet Corvette EV, and the Ken 2022 GMC Hummer EV Pickup. So even if you're not a fan of the dolls, or the upcoming movie starring Margot Robbie and … [Read more...]
Free Drift21 Update Adds The New Haruna Track
It's been quite a while since any new content from ECC Games, but a big free Drift21 update adds the new Haruna track, which is longer than all the other routes in the drifting title, combined. Mount Haruna is a famous name in drifting, having featured in Initial D under the name Akina, the Kaido game series and others. And while it's not clear if Haruna track in Drift21 is … [Read more...]
Art of Rally Update v1.4.3 Released For The PC
It should be a little easier to land jumps in the future with the new Art of Rally update v1.4.3 released for the PC edition of the isometric rallying game. With more predictable and manageable landings, you're less likely to loss a record-setting time at the final moment, and it could be time to revisit your existing times for some improvements. There's no word on when the … [Read more...]
Retro Arcade Racer New Star GP Announced
British indie developer New Star Games has joined the list of game creators inspired by the 1990s, with retro arcade racer New Star GP announced for Steam Early Access soon, and console versions later in 2023. Founded and led by Buckingham-based Simon Read, the studio previously worked on New Star Soccer, which won a BAFTA in 2013, along with Retro Bowl and Retro Goal. And … [Read more...]
Try All RaceRoom Content For Free Until June 25th, 2023
Ahead of the annual summer sale, you can try all RaceRoom content for free until June 25th, 2023, which means access to all cars and tracks. Sometimes overlooked by sim racers, RaceRoom has always offered a free-to-play selection when you download it from Steam. But at the moment you can test all of the available DLC, which includes more than 200 options on the RaceRoom car … [Read more...]
Circuit Superstars Switch Release And New Top Gear DLC
It's been a little while sinze Original Fire Games revealed any big updates on their isometric top-down racing game, but that's all changed with both a Circuit Superstars Switch release and new Top Gear DLC both arriving soon. Originally planned for release on the Nintendo console in 2022, the Switch launch on June 21st, 2023 should coincide with a new V1.5.0 update across … [Read more...]
Final Automobilista 2 V1.4.8.1 Hotfixes Released
Apparently Reiza Studios have been busy ensuring everything has gone smoothly with their latest major update, as this week has seen the final Automobilista 2 V1.4.8.1 hotfixes released. Along with the arrival of the Formula Junior, Formula USA 2023 and the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya, a wide range of cars received physics updates, and there were various other improvements … [Read more...]
Automobilista 2 Update V1.4.8.1 Adds The Formula Junior
If you need a reason to jump back onto the Reiza Studio racing sim, then it may have arrived as Automobilista 2 Update V1.4.8.1 adds the Formula Junior. And the little four-speed 1960s open wheeler with around 100hp will make anyone feel like Jim Clark, Jack Brabham or Bruce McLaren. Vintage racing cars generally arrive in sim racing with a steep learning curve, and not … [Read more...]