The rapid expansion of the iRacing game portolio continues, with iRacing Arcade announced as part of a new partnership with Circuit Superstars and Karting Superstars developers Original Fire Games. We've regularly featured the work of the family-led dev studio since Circuit Superstars was first announced as part of Square Enix indie publishing efforts. And now they'll be … [Read more...]
New Foldable Next Level Racing Formula Lite Pro Cockpit
If you're short on space and need somewhere to mount a direct drive wheel with up to 10Nm of feedback, then the new foldable Next Level Racing Formula Lite Pro cockpit might be the solution. Lightweight, folding cockpits have been around for a long time, from Next Level Racing and other manufacturers. But with the massive rise in DD wheels over recent years, they now have to … [Read more...]
Forza Horizon 4 Will Be Delisted On December 15th 2024
The sadly inevitable 'end of life' status is coming to the UK-based racing game, as Forza Horizon 4 will be delisted on December 15th 2024 from digital stores, and removed from Game Pass. All DLC has already been removed from sale from June 25th, including Add Ons, Car Packs, and both the Fortune Island and LEGO Speed Champions Expansion Packs. You'll still be able to buy … [Read more...]
F1 24 Update 1.5 Adds Support For More Sim Racing Wheels
More changes come to the official Formula One game, as F1 24 Update 1.5 adds support for more sim racing wheels and fixes a feedback issue with the Logitech G923. It also brings more tweaks for AI opponents, graphics, and game stability. Along with the technical changes, the update also includes a new Ferrari SF-24 livery, team and race suits to reflect the signing of new … [Read more...]
RaceRoom Free Access Weekend And 2024 Summer Sale
It's the perfect time to try the KW Studios sim racing title, or to test any DLC content you're interested in, with a RaceRoom Free Access weekend and 2024 Summer Sale starting very soon. While it's always free to play RaceRoom with a limited number of cars and circuits, and you can test drive new cars at any time, from June 20th until 23rd, 2024, all DLC content will be … [Read more...]
GTRevival Gets A New Name, Publisher, And Game Engine
There are some big changes happening to the PC and console racing sim coming from Straight4 Studios, as GTRevival gets a new name, publisher, and game engine. Progress updates from the developer have slowed recently, which is explained by some substanital changes. The first was CEO Ian Bell revealing that the requirement for the sim to have VR and be released on Oculus Rift … [Read more...]
TrackDayR Update 1.0.108.78 Adds Trials And New Tracks
There can't be much in motorcycling which isn't included in the motorcycle simulator from Mad Cow, as now TrackDayR Update 1.0.108.78 adds Trials and new tracks. One of the venues is the X-TRIAL circuit filled with obstacles to tackle in the fastest possible time. The other is the fictional French location of Saint-Denis, with both Tarmac and Supermoto layouts … [Read more...]
Hot Wheels Unleashed 2 AcceleRacers Free Pack 3 Out Now
Two more cars can be added to your game for nothing, with the Hot Wheels Unleashed 2 AcceleRacers Free Pack 3 out now. Included in the DLC pack are the Battle Spec, driven by street racing team Teku, and the 500hp Jack Hammer used by the Metal Maniacs team. The third AcceleRacers Pack and sixth DLC pack to be made available for free by developers Milestone since Hot Wheels … [Read more...]
F1 24 Update v1.4 Released To Address Gameplay Issues
Fairly soon after the substantial Update v1.3, we've now seen F1 24 Update v1.4 released to address gameplay issues including ERS being disabled, all cars starting races on the wrong tyres, and drivers in career mode getting their Pace rating reduced by too much if you didn't get the fastest lap. It's a fairly small patch across all game platforms to cover four issues, … [Read more...]
Sunrise GP Launches for PC And Xbox Consoles
After launching on the Nintendo Switch in April 2023, Sunrise GP launches for PC and Xbox consoles via the Microsoft and Windows stores, with a Steam release planned for later in 2024. The casual arcade racer is developed by Garage 5, and is designed for a laid-back feel with the cute retro graphics, synth wave soundtrack and locations from beaches to the mountains. The main … [Read more...]
Super Battle Polycars Demo During Steam Next Fest
Coming from the solo indie developer Yooper Game Studios LLC, you can try out their Super Battle Polycars demo during Steam Next Fest until June 17th, 2024. The game takes old-school vehicle combat and adds online multiplayer battle arena matches for solo players and with friends as team-mates. You'll be able to compete in free-for-all deathmatches, or in the Massive Online … [Read more...]
F1 24 Update v1.3 Released With Handling Improvements
Launched in May 2024, the latest in the official Formula One franchise has met with a mixed response, partly due to car behaviour and physics. So a lot of people will be happy to see F1 24 Update v1.3 released with handling improvements. “We've made significant updates to our physics tech this year to set us up for long-term advancements in handling. As with any new system, … [Read more...]
Play The Golden Lap Demo Until June 17th, 2024
Due for release at some point this year from Funselektor and Strelka Games, you can play the Golden Lap demo until June 17th, 2024, as part of the Steam Next Fest event. The demo version of the minimalist motorsport management game includes both Quick Race and Career Modes. Set in a classic era of racing, you can either select a pre-built team, or take on a four-race mini … [Read more...]
New Monster Jam Showdown Freestyle Trailer Released
There's not a lot of new information available, but you can see some of the tricks you'll be able to perform with a new Monster Jam Showdown freestyle trailer released by developers Milestone. It does show the combo system that will be used to build up your score as you perform backflips, wheelies, donuts, bicycles and more. The tricks look like fun, with the choice of … [Read more...]
Rider’s Spirits Released For Modern Consoles From June 7th
Go back to classic early 1990s racing games with Rider's Spirits released for modern consoles from June 7th, 2024. Originally available only in Japan as 'Bike Daisuki! Hashiriya Kon' for the Super Famicom in 1994, it's a cult classic which resembles Super Mario Kart, but with more complexity coming from pit stops to fuel up and change any items you may want to … [Read more...]