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...]
New Moza R9 Wheel Base Bundles Announced
If you're thinking about upgrading your sim rig, then you can get a new wheel set-up more quickly with some new Moza R9 wheel base bundles announced. All three include the R9 wheel base, which normally costs £409 excluding VAT. The R9 V2 and CS V2 Bundle including the steering wheel currently listed on the site at £239.00, reduced from £269. Rather than purchasing … [Read more...]
Car Models and F2 Update Due In October 2023 For F1 23
There's a bit of a refresh on the way from Codemasters with a car models and F2 update due in October 2023 for F1 23. The premier class cars will be revised to better match the look, sponsors, liveries and aerodynamic parts of the F1 grid, although it's not been revealed exactly when the cut off point was set for the update. So it'll be interesting to see how current the … [Read more...]
Gran Turismo 7 September 2023 Update Adds 3 New Cars
Some very different Japanese hatchbacks will arrive as the free Gran Turismo 7 September 2023 update adds 3 new cars. There's a modern road example, a SEMA-winning custom and a new racing model to try out. First up is the last of the Gran Turismo prize winners from the SEMA car show, with the winners scanned for inclusion in the racing games until the award finished in 2018. … [Read more...]
iRacing 2023 Season 4 Patch 2 Adds Honda SF23 Engines
The Super Formula series now replicates the real world championship, as iRacing 2023 Season 4 Patch 2 adds Honda SF23 engines which can be chosen as an alternative Toyota power. Whether you already own the Super Formula SF23 or buy it in the future, it will include both the Honda and Toyota choices, with both using the same Dallara chassis to produce near-F1 levels of open … [Read more...]
Open Wheel Manager 2 Goes Onto Early Access In October
If you're a fan of the original game in the series, or want to try out a different approach to motorsport strategy and management, Open Wheel Manager 2 goes onto Early Access in October, 2023. The series is developed by Paprikash Games, with the original released in 2019, and it's published by Microprose, who have been releasing simulation titles since 1982 (including the … [Read more...]
RC Revolution Launches On Steam With A Free Demo
It's been announced for release on PC, consoles and mobile towards the end of 2023, but you can try a new arcade racing title for nothing as RC Revolution launches on Steam with a free demo. Taking an accessible and easy-to-play approach to racing radio controlled cars, RC Revolution is being developed by Phren Games. And while it may be an arcade racer, there's a track … [Read more...]
Thrustmaster SF1000 Firmware Update V6.27 Released
A freezing issue on PC and Playstation consoles has been fixed, and various new features for EA Sports F1 23 have been added, with Thrustmaster SF1000 Firmware update V6.27 released. The Thrustmaster Formula Wheel Ferrari SF1000 originally became available in 2021, as a replica of the wheel found in the F1 car, officially licensed the Italian manufacturer winning their … [Read more...]
RIDE 5 King Of The Hills DLC Pack Released
Five new bikes from 2020 and 2021 have been added along with the Stelvio track inspired by the famous Italian motorcycle route of the same name, with the RIDE 5 King Of The Hills DLC pack released now for PC and console versions of the game. Within the selection of new motorcycles comes the limited edition MV Agusta Rush 1000, of which only 300 were made. Based on the … [Read more...]
The Porsche 911 (992) Cup Is Teased For Rennsport
Another new car has been confirmed for the racing sim, as the Porsche 911 (992) Cup is teased for Rennsport. It's apparently arriving soon, and by coincidence a game update is being released on Friday September 22nd, coinciding with round 3 of the current ESL competition. It will join the selection of GT3s from Audi, BMW and Porsche, and the Praga R1 in the offical … [Read more...]
SRX Is Coming To iRacing In 2024
As part of a new partnership agreement with the Superstar Racing Experience, SRX is coming to iRacing in 2024 with both the car and series appearing some time next year. The American stock car series began in 2021 with founders including Toby Stewart, and offers shorter length racing at smaller tracks, with drivers and crew chiefs randomly paired for each event. Cars are … [Read more...]
GTRevival Will Include Sebring and Lime Rock Park Circuits
While all the screenshots shared show far have featured cars racing around Interlagos, we now know GTRevival will include Sebring and Lime Rock Park circuits when it arrives. Straight4 Studios CEO Ian Bell shared the information on social media, offering WMD3 access as a reward for the first people to guess the tracks correctly from some cryptic crossword clues. And both are … [Read more...]
Epic Games September Savings 2023 Discounts To Know
There are some big price reductions on a range of racing titles right now. The Epic Games September Savings 2023 discounts are live until the 28th of the month, with up to 85% off. And the list includes new releases alongside some of the older games on offer. Some of the picks from the racing selection offer right now include: There's also the associated DLC and … [Read more...]
F1 23 Update V1.12 Released
There are some useful fixes arriving for both PC and console editions with F1 23 update V1.12 released. But perhaps the best is an issue where Nyck De Vries was invisible or helmetless after moving teams in Career mode. Which seemed a particularly harsh bug to impact the former Alpha Tauri driver. Other changes include reverting Ferrari back from their Le Mans celebration … [Read more...]