Simraceway is here again and we're running at Kent's Brands Hatch Circuit. This over-before-you-know-it run covers the longer Grand Prix layout. The car is Emerson Fittipaldi's 1973 race and Constructors Championship-winning Lotus 72. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9xJ9aZn7u3A Though their individual driving campaigns were hampered by several retirements between them, … [Read more...]
Project CARS: Lakeville Raceway Lancer Evo X Video
We continue our return to Project CARS with Build 797 as we go 'under cover' following Snetterton and an open Formula Rookie cockpit. Evolution at Lakeville The 'cover' in this case is Mitsubishi's Lancer Evolution X FQ-400. The Norfolk airfield is left behind for the West Coast of North America to look at Lakeville Raceway. This is the slightly shorter … [Read more...]
F1 2014: Sochi Hot Lap Video
The F1 2014 release countdown continues and Codemasters has released a fourth 'Hot Lap' video this afternoon. Introducing Sochi The venue for the Russian Grand Prix, Sochi Autodrom, makes a founding appearance here ahead of its October début. Within the 'modern' post-war era of grand prix racing and Formula One, it will be the first time that a race has been held in … [Read more...]
rFactor 2: GT Update and Howston Preview
Only three weeks on from July's fresh version, Mid-August brought an impressive batch of car updates to rFactor 2. Covering each class of cars in the GT category (GT1 through to GT4), each vehicle met with graphical, mechanical and physics-based modifications. Chevrolet's Camaro, the Corvette C6.R and Nissan's 370z and GT-R all featured in these revisions. The … [Read more...]
Game Stock Car Extreme: Version 1.21 Ready
Soon after Version 1.20 of Game Stock Car Extreme arrived, news reached us that an update could follow within a matter of days. Sure enough, the staff of Reiza Studios have been working on the problems found and have released an interim Version 1.21 patch ahead of a further already-announced upgrade. Fixes and Postponement Evident in the summary below, some clear-to-see … [Read more...]
F1 2014: Red Bull Ring Hot Lap
F1 2014's October 17th release date is exactly 8 weeks forth from today. With that in mind, Codemasters has moved from words to video lately as it tries to build on player anticipation through a demonstration of the sights and sounds of this unusual Formula One season. F1 2014 - Now with Wings Heading into the twelfth round of this year's Formula One championship at … [Read more...]
Game Stock Car Extreme: Version 1.20 Out Now
Reiza Studios highly anticipated Version 1.20 update to Game Stock Car Extreme arrived a few days ago. The free upgrade not only addresses some problems in earlier releases but revises certain racing rules, expands the racing field, improves the visuals and even adds new content. A bonus on top of the satisfying physics foundations, we already consider the visual … [Read more...]
Forza Motorsport 5: Infiniti Car Pack
Beneath the Gamescom buzz for Forza Horizon 2 and its competitors, Forza Motorsport 5 has proved once again that it isn't ready to step into the shadows with Turn 10 Studios' announcement of a new car pack for August. 2014 Infiniti Q50S 2014 Infiniti Q50 Eau Rouge 2014 Rolls-Royce Wraith 2015 Ford Mustang GT 2014 Renault Spark SRT_01E 2013 Vauxhall Astra 1.6 Tech … [Read more...]
Project CARS: Limited Edition Box Set
Now that its release day draws near, details have been released of a Project CARS 'Limited Edition' set. A little light reading... Enclosed in a 'steelbook' metal case featuring publicity and game graphics, the set will include a behind-the-scenes book that covers the development of Slightly Mad Studios' community-supported simulator – Project CARS: By Racers 4 Racers. A … [Read more...]
iRacing sponsors Nurburgring 1000 endurance race
iRacing is sponsoring round 5 of the Blancpain Endurance Season, the Nurburgring 1000, which takes place on September 19-21, 2014. The race will feature the world's top GT cars and teams. Meanwhile fans will be able to sample iRacing throughout the weekend at the SimRacingExpo 2014, which is held in the exposition centre adjacent to the circuit. So you'll be able to take a … [Read more...]
Euro Truck Sim 2: Version 1.11 Delivered
After a sustained three week-long beta testing program, SCS Software has finalised its latest update to Euro Truck Simulator 2. The revision takes ETS2 to Version 1.11.1 and is available to all users. Steam users can let the client automatically update the game and direct purchasers can visit SCS Software's Update page for a range of download options that will bring any earlier … [Read more...]
Best of British DLC released for GRID Autosport
The first DLC pack for GRID Autosport has been released, with the Best Of British DLC featuring three high-performance cars which are constructed in the UK. It shows Codemasters are keeping to their ambitious schedule to release all DLC and mini-expansions in the next few months. The first is the Aston Martin V12 Zagato, which is the road-legal version of the Aston Martin V12 … [Read more...]
Gran Turismo 5 – V2.17 update patch released
Almost two months after what was called the final update for Gran Turismo 5, and the closure of the online servers for the game on May 20th, 2014, Update Patch V2.17 has surprisingly just been released. It's required to ensure players can re-install any downloadable content they previously bought for Gran Turismo 5, as the previous final patch disabled the online services and … [Read more...]
MXGP: Heading to PS4
Motocross for a new generation... Yes indeed, Milestone's 'official' MXGP Motocross game will reach the PlayStation 4 later this year! A press release issued by the Italian racing game specialist has loosely set out the release as being some time this Autumn. The announcement further outlined some of the improvements and additional content that will come with the step up … [Read more...]
Forza Horizon 2 Official Car List
Forza Horizon 2 will be released on September 30th, 2014, and the first official cars have been confirmed for the Forza Horizon 2 official car list. Being developed for Playground Games for Xbox One and Sumo Digital for Xbox 360, Playground will be using the graphics engine from Forza Motorsport 5 to run the game at 1080p and a locked 30 frames-per-second, while Sumo Digital … [Read more...]