Mixing classic cars and sim racing games, there's a new historic rally eSports series for DiRT Rally 2.0 with prizes on offer thanks to a partnership between Exol Lubricants and the Historic Rally Car Register (HRCR). The HRCR run series including the 12-round Stage Masters championship. And the new Exol HRCR eRally Challenge will run at the same time as crews prepare for … [Read more...]
DiRT Rally 2.0 Celebrates 4 Years and 12 Million Players
Originally launched in February 2019, DiRT Rally 2.0 celebrates 4 years and 12 million players since being released by Codemasters. And with the official World Rally Championship license moving to the developers in 2024, it's interesting to see how popular their last attempt at a more realistic rally game has been, before the more accessible approach of DiRT 5. Now part of … [Read more...]
Save €120 On A New Thrustmaster T248 Wheel And Pedals
If you've been thinking about jumping into sim racing, now might be a good opportunity as you can save €120 on a new Thrustmaster T248 wheel and pedals until March 2nd, 2023. The offer is available on both the PC and PlayStation or PX and Xbox versions, and brings the normal €349.99 (£299.99) price down to just €229.99 (£198.00). That means it's only 30 Euros more than the … [Read more...]
F1 22 Adds The 2023 Alfa Romeo And Joins EA Play
Pre-season testing for the Formula One season begins later this week, but you jump into one of the cars before the real world drivers as F1 22 adds the 2023 Alfa Romeo. And it's also been announced that the game will be coming to EA Play on March 2nd, 2023, giving access to those subscribers or anyone with Xbox Games Pass Ultimate or Xbox Game Pass for PC. The 2023 Alfa … [Read more...]
SnowRunner Season 9: Renew & Rebuild Opens Year 3
Get ready for four more drops of maps, vehicles and content, as SnowRunner Season 9: Renew & Rebuild opens Year 3 for the game from Saber Interactive and Focus Entertainment. The focus for Renew & Rebuild is the new game region of Ontario, Canada. And you'll be faced with helping the area deal with ravaging wildfires around the roads of Albany River and Burnt Forest … [Read more...]
DriftCE Announced for Xbox and PlayStation Consoles
If you like sliding sideways then you might be excited to see DriftCE announced for Xbox and PlayStation consoles, with a Spring 2023 release date. The game will let you drive one of 12 officially licensed cars including icons like the Toyota AE86, Mazda MX5 and BMW E46 M3 around drift venues including a new Mount Haruna track, along with locations which previously appeared … [Read more...]
Next Level Racing GTLite PlayStation Edition Launched
If you're buying a sim racing cockpit, then you want it to look cool along with being comfortable and working well. And that includes matching your Sony console with the Next Level Racing GTLite PlayStation Edition launched for £249. Essentially, it's the officially licensed version of the existing GTLite cockpit, which normally costs £229. For the extra money, you get … [Read more...]
Final GRID Legends Winter Bash DLC Due On January 26th
Launched just under 12 months ago, the last official content will be released for the Codemasters title with the final GRID Legends Winter Bash DLC due on January 26th, 2023. The game has seen three previous DLC packs, with the Seneca and Ravenwest Double Pack, Enduring Spirit and Rise of Ravenwest content released so far. And it seems the Winter Bash will be the fourth and … [Read more...]
Dakar Desert Rally Adds Free Roam With Update 1.6
Having originally been planned for release in 2022, Dakar Desert Rally adds Free Roam with Update 1.6 now available. Which means you can now explore and discover hidden treasures throughout the 20,000 square kilometres of the Saudia Arabia environment. Developed by Saber Porto, the game launched in October 2022, and received a free map extension the same month. Other items … [Read more...]
MX vs ATV Legends Update v1.17 Released
More improvements have arrived from Rainbow Studios with MX vs ATV Legends Update v1.17 released across all platforms. And they include changes to the tyre grip when you start to slip on the loose surfaces and in turns, along with loosening up rider bodies and animations so things should feel a bit more natural. Other important changes include reducing instances where wrecks … [Read more...]
The Crew 2 Season 7 Episode 2: Blizzard Rush Begins
There's a brand new Motorspass with 50 tiers of rewards, a country-wide illegal race and new cars to collect as The Crew 2 Season 7 Episode 2: Blizzard Rush begins with a free update across all platforms. The new event comes in conjunction with in-game car entertainment provider Motorflix, and means coping with wild mountain roads and snowstorms. And by completing five new … [Read more...]
WRC Generations Patch 1.5.26.0 Released
PlayStation and Xbox rally racing has been improved with WRC Generations Patch 1.5.26.0 released to match the previous improvements for the PC, along with a solution for saving Leagues across all platforms. The console improvements include issues with the traction control system, and various display issues in cars (brake disks and hybrid launch controls), and in the game … [Read more...]
F1 22 Patch 1.17 Released
There's not a huge amount coming to the Codemasters game with the latest F1 22 Patch 1.17 released for all platforms. But there are general stability improvements, along with fixes for issues including less than 20 drivers taking part in Career mode seasons, and blank crossplay friends lists when you should be able to see all the gamers you're connected with. PC racers with … [Read more...]
New TT Isle of Man 3 Gameplay Video and Rain Previewed
Having switched developers for this year, some noticeable changes are being shared with a new TT Isle of Man 3 gameplay video and rain previewed The new TT Isle of Man: Ride on the Edge 3 extended gameplay video covers the first section of a lap, from the start and finish line down Bray Hill, over Braddan Bridge, through Union Mills and Crosby, and down to … [Read more...]
The Next Level Racing HF8 Haptic Gaming Pad Launches
Unless you've got a full motion sim rig, one of the biggest limitations of virtual racing is the lack of physical feedback beyond your wheel. But that can now be fixed more easily, as the Next Level Racing HF8 Haptic Gaming Pad launches this month, costing £229 in the UK. Haptic systems aren't new, with hardware including Buttkickers and various motion platforms available, … [Read more...]