While it's already available through the Xbox Insider Program, more people will be able to try the 60-player kart battle royale racing game soon. Stampede: Racing Royale will be available in Summer 2024 via Xbox Game Preview for the Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One, and for the PC via Steam Early Access. Developed by Sumo Digital and published by Secret Mode, Stampede: Racing … [Read more...]
EA Sports F1 24 Gameplay First Look Video
It's not long until the release of the new game, and the latest in a flood of footage is an EA Sports F1 24 gameplay first look video, featuring five circuits in both dry and wet conditions. The tracks shown include Spa, Silverstone and Lusail (formerly Losail), which have all received updates for the latest in the official F1 game series, along with Monaco and Shanghai. The … [Read more...]
Umberto Bettini Appointed General Manager at Milestone
While the big news is that Embracer Group will split into three separate companies, there are still changes being made at lower levels of the business, with Umberto Bettini appointed General Manager at Milestone. Formerly the Country Manager of Plaion Italy, the 53-year-old has been with the company since 2011, and will report directly to CEO Luisa Bizio, oversearing all … [Read more...]
Extreme Rally Raid Launches on May 24, 2024
We previously mentioned upcoming off-road racing game from Punto Simu when it became available to wishlist at the end of 2023. And now Extreme Rally Raid launches on May 24, 2024 with the normal price of $12.49 reduced to $9.99 for the first two weeks of release. It's even lower if you live in Latin America, at a cost of $5.99, or $4.79 within the first 14 days. And … [Read more...]
Rennsport Beta Update 1.8.3 Released
Work has continued on the sim racing title long held in a closed beta, and that's evident with the Rennsport Beta Update 1.8.3 now available. It includes a temporary measure to improve driving while a more substantial change comes to the tyre system and physics, along with new default setups, changes to force feedback and more. Rennsport Beta Update 1.8.3 Release … [Read more...]
EA Sports WRC Gets VR Beta in Update v1.8.0 on April 30th
If you prefer to drive rally cars in virtual reality, there's good news coming soon, as EA Sports WRC gets VR Beta in Update v1.8.0. It'll be a free upgrade, and integrates the functionality into the main game for the PC, whether you play via Steam, Epic Games or the EA App, as long as you have a compatible headseat connected when you boot up EA Sports WRC. The VR Beta is … [Read more...]
Gran Turismo 7 Update 1.46 Adds Skoda’s VGT and Afeela
The latest free Gran Turismo 7 Update 1.46 adds Skoda's VGT and Afeela, bringing two concept and prototype cars to the racing game alongside a 1970s classic muscle car. With a carbon monocoque, all-wheel drive and 1,071bhp, the Skoda Vision Gran Turismo joins the range of cars exclusively designed for Gran Turismo, and combines the inspiration of the 1957 Skoda 1100 OHC … [Read more...]
MX vs ATV Legends Patch 3.03 Released
The biggest change with the release of MX vs ATV Patch 3.03 is the introduction of a Caster mode which can let you join as a spectator to commentate on races, with up to three people broadcasting from each online sessions. Along with some tweaks to the Spectator camera, it should make recording and sharing MX vs ATV Legends content much easier. MX vs ATV Legends Patch … [Read more...]
Is Funselektor Labs Teasing A New Off-Road Game?
Already working in collaboration with Strelka games on management title Golden Lap, is Funselektor Labs teasing a new off-road game? The company founded by Dune Casu has finished all planned content releases for Art of Rally and has said it will be focusing on new games. It was easy to assume that referred to the minimalist motorsport management and strategy of Golden Lap, … [Read more...]
BeamNG.drive Hotfix v0.32.1 released
As expected after the release of the big v.032 update, a few issues popped up which should now be fixed with BeamNG.drive Hotfix v.0.32.1 released. Fortunately most of the problems appear to have been relatively minor, with some niggling issues on various vehicles and trailers, typos and UI improvements. And various tweaks to the career mode currently be in an early preview … [Read more...]
ACC Nurburgring 24Hr DLC Arrives For Consoles On May 2
Sim racers on the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S will soon be able to tackle the Nordschleife in Assetto Corsa Competizione, as the ACC Nurburgring 24Hr DLC arrives for consoles on May 2, 2024. It was released on the PC on April 1st, 2024, and added the legendary circuit featuring 25.3 kilometres and more than 70 bends to make up the Nurburgring 24 Hours layout, which … [Read more...]
Fanatec Gets A New Official F1 Provider and License Deal
In the midst of some upheaval for the company, Fanatec gets a new official F1 provider and license deal. The renewal of the existing agreement will run for multiple years, and means they'll continue supplying teams and drivers in the Formula 1 Sim Racing series. And it also means there will be more F1 products being launched for sim racing, including the latest licensed … [Read more...]
MudRunner VR Announced For Meta Quest
You'll soon be able to immerse yourself in off-road all-terrain driving with MudRunner VR announced for Meta Quest virtual reality headsets. Rather than converting the original 2017 title, or the latest Expeditions: A MudRunner Game, there's an all-new adventure for MudRunner VR with a selection of eight all-terrain vehicles available to use in either Story or Free Play … [Read more...]
Expeditions: A MudRunner Game Update 3 Available Now
A qange of bug fixes and quality of life improvements have arrived with Expeditions: A MudRunner Game Update 3 available now across all platforms. Some of the biggest changes include Freeroam unlocking after the first expedition in each region, a compass added to the display, and the option to skip minigames if you prefer. With a bigger update planned for May, this release … [Read more...]
New F1 24 Gameplay Deep Dive Video Shows Physics Updates
Updates to tyres, suspension, aerodynamics and more are explained in a new F1 24 Gameplay Deep Dive Video. Announced for release on May 31st, 2024, with early access from May 28th for those investing in pre-orders, there have been some big changes to the car physics. And it's the result of working closely with Max Verstappen on the new EA Sports Dynamic Handling … [Read more...]