Occasionally sim racing actually gets cheaper, with the new Fanatec CSL Universal Hub launched as an entry-level alternative to the existing Clubsport Hub, but at a lower price. One notable sacrifice is that the new Fanatec CSL Universal Hub isn't Xbox compatible, so it will only work with PC sim rigs, and PlayStation-licensed wheel bases. But it's a lot cheaper at €149.95, … [Read more...]
First Dakar 21 Game Images Shared
The Dakar Rally has just finished, so it's a good time to see the first Dakar 21 game images shared for a new title from developers Big Moon Studios. It's being developed for next generation consoles by the Portuguese development studio which previously worked on Dakar 18, and will apparently be released by the end of 2021. The only confirmed details is that the game … [Read more...]
Rocket League 2021 X Games Aspen Limited Edition Items
Celebrate your love of car soccer and extreme sports with some new Rocket League 2021 X Games Aspen limited edition items. They'll also be available to celebrate the introduction of the RLCS X Games: North American Regional event. The two items which you will be available to claim for free and use within Rocket League are the X-Skis Player Banner and the X-Board Player … [Read more...]
Free RIDE 4 Bonus Pack 03 Adds 2015 Honda Fireblade SP
The free RIDE 4 Bonus Pack 03 has now been released, adding the 2015 Honda CBR100RR Fireblade SP to the motorcycle game from Milestone. It follows Bonus Pack 01 which brought the 1981 Suzuki GSX1100S Katana Racing Modified, and the Bonus Pack 02 which introduced the 2014 Yamaha YZF-R1 Endurance version. The third of the free motorcycles is also a track-focused example, … [Read more...]
Monster Jam Steel Titans 2 Announced
The thrill of racing giant trucks and causing destruction has obviously proved popular with Monster Jam Steel Titans 2 announced by THQ Nordic and Feld Entertainment. The game is scheduled for release on March 2nd, 2021 for the PC, PS4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch and Google Stadia. It will be the sequel to the 2018 title developed by Rainbow Studios and published by THQ … [Read more...]
F1 2020 Patch v1.15 Out Now
Codemasters have released the new F1 2020 Patch v1.15, which is available now on the PC, Xbox and PS4 platforms, and will arrive on the Google Stadia shortly. It's a pretty short list for the F1 game, with a few minor fixes. Sadly for the Russian F2 driver, the patch means Artem Makelov will no longer be "quicker than intended". You'd assume he would intend to be pretty … [Read more...]
New Wreckfest Winter Fest Tournament and Update
There's a new Wreckfest Winter Fest tournament and update available now from BugBear Entertainment as snow falls on every circuit in the racing and destruction derby game. In addition to snow, there's also a new Snowball Run event which allows you to toss and destroy other vehicles with the balls rolling down the tracks. And the new touranment reward car is the Starbeast … [Read more...]
The Crew 2 Joins PlayStation Now in January 2021
If you fancy some open-world exploration on your PS4, PS5 or PC, then there's good news as The Crew 2 joins PlayStation Now in January 2021, and will be available until July 5th. Developed by Ivory Tower and published by Ubisoft, The Crew 2 was originally released for PC, PS4 and Xbox One in 2018, with a Stadia version arriving in 2020. And it allows you to race across a … [Read more...]
RIDE 4 Kyalami DLC Released
A second circuit can be added to the Milestone motorcycling racing game, with the RIDE 4 Kyalami DLC released for £3.99. The South African circuit has previously hosted motorcycle Grand Prix until 1992, and World Superbikes until 2010, so it has some history in bike racing. Winners of the GP at Kyalami include Eddie Lawson, Freddie Spencer and John Kocinski. In World … [Read more...]
New RIDE 4 Patch and Ultimate 2020 DLC Pack
A free update for the PC, Xbox One and PS4 versions of the motorcycle game as Milestone roll out some improvements. Plus you can buy a new pack of bikes to ride with the new RIDE 4 patch and Ultimate 2020 DLC released now. Ride 4 updates seem to be following the 'little and often' approach, with changes coming on a weekly basis since the game was released in October … [Read more...]
New Fanatec CSL Elite Steering Wheel McLaren GT3 V2 Launched
It has been a popular and cost-effective choice for a sim racing wheel since it was originally released in 2018. And with some improvements and refinements, it's not surprising the launch of the Fanatec CSL Elite Steering Wheel McLaren GT3 V2 has been greeted with excitement. The replica of the wheel used in the McLaren GT3 racing cars replaced the real world one-inch OLED … [Read more...]
Crossout Update 0.12.30 Snowstorm Adds A Christmas Event
What does the festive season mean to you? Well, if you're a van of post-apocalyptic car battles, then it means Crossout Update 0.12.30 Snowstorm arrives with a Christmas event, rewards and more. The Snowstorm event is available until January 17th, 2021, and involves you defending a festive truck from Gronch and his henchmen, and the Frosts brothers, while the truck is moving … [Read more...]
DIRT 5 Update v2.0 And A Snow Limits Content Pack
Codemasters have released a number of improvements for their latest off-road racing title, along with some free bonus content with the arrival of DIRT 5 Update v2.0 and a Snow Limits content pack. The Snow Limits content pack is automatically available in the game. It includes a new festive livery for both the Ford Mustang GT4 and the Porsche Cayenne Transsyberia. Plus … [Read more...]
Project CARS 3 Style Pack DLC Available Now
As promised, the Project CARS 3 Style Pack DLC is available now with three hugely powerful supercars. And the trio should be fun to drive around the Bahrain Circuit, which was a recent free addition to the track list.. Plus there are 16 themed events, 12 liveries, 20 decales, 5 patterns, 5 rims, 10 tyres, 10 license plates, 5 race numbers, and a new character with 10 outfits … [Read more...]
RIDE 4 Bonus Pack 02 Adds The 2014 Yamaha R1 Endurance Bike
Out now across all platforms, the free RIDE 4 Bonus Pack 02 adds the 2014 Yamaha R1 endurance bike. The modified YZF-R1 also comes accompanied by five extra events in the motorcycle riding and racing game. It's the second free motorcycle DLC added by Milestone, following Bonus Pack 01 which brought the 1981 Suzuki GSX1100S Katana Racing Modified. And another four paid DLC … [Read more...]