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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
New PS5 Ad Reveals More Gran Turismo 7 Cars
Without much in the way of official information, most of the news and rumours about the Gran Turismo 7 release date and what it includes has been found by looking closely at various videos. And that hasn't changed as a new PS5 ad reveals more Gran Turismo 7 cars. The video of new and upcoming PS5 games is almost two minutes long, with GT7 appearing for about 7 seconds. But … [Read more...]
New Fanatec Podium Steering Wheel BMW M4 GT3
Realism and immersion play a huge part in virtual motorsport and sim racing. And for the first time, you can use an actual wheel from the same production line as a racing car with the new Fanatec Podium Steering Wheel BMW M4 GT3. The wheel was announced at the BMW Sim Live event, and demonstrated by BMW works driver Philipp Eng, who drove onto the stage in a real BMW M4 … [Read more...]
New DIRT 5 Update Will Add More Wheel Support
Codemasters have teased news about the upcoming major release of DIRT 5 version 2.0. And along with a whole range of changes, the new DIRT 5 update will add more wheel support, which is great news for anyone with a sim racing set-up. The new wheel support system will work across the PC and both generation of console versions of the game, and takes a lot of compatibility data … [Read more...]
WRC 9 Update Adds A Toyota GR Yaris Rally Concept
Rally fans will get to drive a new WRC car before it enters competition in 2021 as the next WRC 9 update adds a Toyota GR Yaris Rally concept car. The new car will arrive alongside a new free update for the PS4, Xbox One and PC editions, arriving at a later date for the PS5 and Xbox Series S and X. It should be worth waiting for as the new WRC machine is based on the GR … [Read more...]
Monster Energy Supercross 4 Coming For March 2021
Milestone will continue their simulation of the American off-road motorcycle series with Monster Energy Supercross 4 coming for March 2021. The official title of the AMA Supercross series will be available for the PC, Google Stadia, Xbox One and Xbox Series X, the PS4, and the PS5. As with previous games in the series, the partnership with series organisers Feld Motor … [Read more...]
WRC 9 Update Teased With New Rally De Portugal Stages
Arriving in November with the new Co-Driver mode, we've now seen the next WRC 9 update teased with new Rally De Portugal stages shown alongside the Pirelli Sport livery of Andreas Mikkelsen. The Norwegian rally star was selected to take part in tyre tests for Pirelli, who will be the official supplier for the series starting from 2021, which involved him trying the new … [Read more...]
Project CARS 3 Legends Pack DLC and Update Released
There's a lot happening in the latest racing game from Slightly Mad Studios for November, with the Project CARS 3 Legends Pack DLC out now, and an update released across all platforms which includes the Yas Marina circuit. The Project Cars 3 Legends Pack DLC includes three classic Japanese cars from the 1990s. You get the road version of the Toyota Supra MkIV Turbo, the … [Read more...]