Accompanied by some technical problems and news of a hotfix being published in response on Wednesday, March 6th, we've now seen the long-awaited arrival of rain in the racing sim with the iRacing 2024 Season 2 Update released. Following the usual schedule of a release on the Tuesday for Week 13 testing, many sim racers encountered issues downloading the update, and then … [Read more...]
MX vs ATV Legends Patch 3.01 Released
Lots of tweaks, changes and improvements have arrived from Rainbow Studios with MX vs ATV Legends Patch 3.01 released, but it does mean the Season 3 leaderboard times have been reset due to some issues with bugs now being solved. Other changes include the split screen countdown timer being removed to allow slower second players to finish races, tweaks to the threshold for … [Read more...]
RaceRoom Update 0.9.5.42 Released
A fairly small hotfix has arrived from KW Studios with RaceRoom Update 0.9.5.42 released. it targets a handful of specific cars and the Norisring circuit for improvements, along with switch the safety car to a CUPRA TCR in preparation for the DTM Esports season. The BMW M3 E30 gets softer springs and rebalanced dampers, while the VW Scirocco GR2 also gets some tweaks … [Read more...]
Turtle Beach VelocityOne Race Is Now Available To Order
After surprising a fair few people with the initial announcement that the new wheel and pedal set was coming, the Turtle Beach VelocityOne Race is now available to order We now know that the direct drive feedback is rated at 7.2 Nm from the proprietary K-Drive motor, which is claimed to be smooth and realistic. Which fits pretty well with our expectations, given the … [Read more...]
The Complete Expeditions: A MudRunner Game Vehicle List
Released on March 5th, 2024 by Saber Interactive and Focus Entertainment, check out everything you can drive and use to explore with the complete Expeditions: A MudRunner Game vehicle list. There are a total of 15 vehicles to choose from in the base game, with smaller Scout Trucks have less inventory space and unable to carry heavy cargo, the mid-weight Off-Road Trucks which … [Read more...]
Humble Bundle Burn Rubber Sale Offers Big Savings
If you're looking to pick up various PC racing sims and games, the Humble Bundle Burn Rubber Sale offers big savings for a limited time until the end of March 6th, 2024. The Humble site is always worth keeping your eye on, as in addition to regularly discounting a variety of racing titles, the money raised goes to your choice from a variety of good causes. So you can help … [Read more...]
Is Saber Interactive Being Sold By Embracer Group?
Originally reported by Bloomberg, is Saber Interactive being sold by Embracer Group? The American developer and publisher is home to various racing and driving games, including the MudRunner and SnowRunner titles (with Expeditions: A MudRunner Game released this week), and Dakar Desert Rally, along with previous titles including MX Nitro Unleashed, Road Redemption and the … [Read more...]
Expeditions: A MudRunner Game Compatible Wheels
If you want to get more immersion and use your sim rig to explore the wilderness, here's a the list of Expeditions: A MudRunner Game compatible wheels and pedals. Launched on March 5th, the supported peripherals is likely to expand over time, but the initial selection focuses more on entry-level wheels. Confirmed future additions to the list include the Thrustmaster T128 and … [Read more...]
TrackDayR Update 1.0.104.06 Released
There's a relatively small list of changes from developers Mad Cow with TrackDayR Update 1.0.104.06 released, but it does add a new method for crowds to be displayed at supercross events without your frame rate being hammered by the additional assets on screen. Apparently with the old system tested on an empty screen, 50,000 instances would drop the rate to about 8 fps, … [Read more...]
Cammus C12 Direct Drive Wheel Launched For Pre-Orders
Following on from the initial Cammus C5 single unit sim racing wheel and base in one, now there's a more powerful force feedback option, with the Cammus C12 Direct Drive Wheel launched for pre-orders. Like the C5 it uses an external rotor design that saves space but also claims to provide less inertia and more responsive and detailed feedback when you're driving. And it also … [Read more...]
Gran Turismo 7 Update 1.43 Released For February 2024
Three new cars have arrived with Gran Turismo 7 Update 1.43 released for February 2024, and as expected, they're the 2009 Audi TTS Coupe, 2006 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution IX MR GSR, and the 1985 Renault R4 GTL. The first S model in the TT range features a revised 2.0 litre engine, four wheel drive, 10mm lower suspension, and a new electronic stability programme. In the game … [Read more...]
EA Sports F1 24 Announced For Release On May 31st, 2024
There are a few things to note if you're eagerly awaiting the latest in the annual Formula One franchise from Codemasters. With EA Sports F1 24 announced for release on May 31st, 2024, there are various time-limited bonuses and discounts. Players of EA Sports F1 23 will be able to jump into Time Trial challenges with selected all-new 2024 team cars prior to the opening race … [Read more...]
Narrative Driving Game Heading Out Launches In May 2024
First announced in 2021, and inspired by classic road movies, narrative driving game Heading Out launches in May 2024. Combining endless runner and roguelite gaming with the 1970s vibe of films like Vanishing Point, you'll take off down American highways as a vigilante driver evading the law and meeting people on the way, encountering hazards, and getting into races or … [Read more...]
Survival Game Pacific Drive Launches On PC And PS5
Take a break from sim racing as survival game Pacific Drive launches on PC and PS5 with the challenge of exploring an exclusion zone in the Pacific Northwest in your trusty station wagon. Set in 1998, and trapped behind a 400 metre wall, you'll need to ensure you scavenge and use resources to reinforce or modify your car to protect you from hazards and storms. And you'll … [Read more...]
Four More Circuits To Join The iRacing Membership Package
While I'd debate the popular opinion that iRacing is too expensive for most people, it's about to become better value in 2024 Season 2, with four more circuits to join the iRacing membership package. You already get around 33 circuits included in a standard subscription, including the Centripetal test track and some legancy versions of venues including Silverstone, Texas … [Read more...]