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...]
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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...]
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...]
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...]
GRID Autosport: Wheel Support and System Requirements
A point of frustrated derision with the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One, the GRID: Autosport team have been able to publish a useful chart of controller compatibility due to the new game arriving only on PC, Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3. From gamepads to wheels, hardware support in GRID: Autosport is as comprehensive as we've come to expect from Codemasters. However the final game … [Read more...]
GRID Autosport: The Tracks and Cars
Hot on the heels of GRID: Autosport's near-to-release announcement and early video footage, the first details of content have now come through. Beginning with the tracks, there's an alluring list comprising of some 22 locations and as they currently stand, a total of 115 configurations across those regions. To add some perspective to those figures, Codemasters has said that … [Read more...]
Project CARS: Start your engines… at Indy!
The Brickyard... Right on cue for the actual 200-lap event held last Sunday, Slightly Mad Studios announced the BIG news that IndyCar is coming to its simulator – with no less than the Indianapolis 'Indy 500' itself! Assuredly one of the motor sport world's best-known events, the legendary 2.5-mile 'Brickyard' Indianapolis Motor Speedway will feature in at least its oval … [Read more...]
Forza Motorsport 5: Honda Legends Car Pack
Less than a week behind Forza 5's Smoking Tire Pack, Turn 10 has created a free bonus collection that's open to all Xbox One Forza 5 players – the Honda Legends Car Pack. In chronological order, here's the new trio of Honda Legends entrants: 1984 Honda Civic CRX Mugen 1994 Honda Prelude Si 2014 Honda Civic Si Honda Civic CRX Mugen (1984) Brushing quickly aside the … [Read more...]
Gran Turismo 6: Concept Cars, Updates and Fixes
Like what feels to be the majority of big-name games released these days, the sixth full release in the Gran Turismo series has had a somewhat shaky start – and an equally varied reaction from GT fans. A mere two weeks after the Version 1.03 update of mid-January, Polyphony Digital has created a new 1.04 revision of Gran Turismo 6. Some interim changes were pushed to consoles … [Read more...]
Forza Motorsport 5: Smoking Tire Car Pack
Turn 10 has just released a trailer as part of the announcement for its forthcoming Smoking Tire Car Pack. Following the usual template, ten cars will feature in this collection, with the bundle set for a February 4th release. The Smoking Tire... Quickly in the tracks of the LaFerrari content and January's IGN car pack, Turn 10 Studios is maintaining its monthly release … [Read more...]
Assetto Corsa: Early Access in the Steam Sale
A mere six weeks after its arrival on the Steam Store shelves, Kunos Simulazioni's new signature piece, Assetto Corsa, has found the good fortune of a two-day promotion within Steam's Holiday Sale 2013. Still an Early Access game, Assetto Corsa is just £22.49 for the brief period of this offer ($29.99 and €26.24). Originally a discounted £29.99/€34.99 on release, the current … [Read more...]