Having avoided removal from the American stock exchange at the end of 2022, now Motorsport Games face another potential NASDAQ delisting. Last time the full Board of Directors resigned, but the company was able to regain compliance by a reverse share split, combining them into a smaller number to raise prices above the minimum level required Now they've received another … [Read more...]
Rennsport Attempt To Clear The rFactor 2 Code Controversy
A licensing deal with Image Space Inc has been revealed as Rennsport attempt to clear the rFactor 2 code controversy, which blew up after a Studio 397 forum post suggested the sim racing title was using files from the existing game. The possibility that Rennsport was using unlicensed or stolen code obviously caught the attention of a lot of sim racing fans. And early … [Read more...]
The Humble Bundle Ultimate Racing Sim Bundle Returns
If you're looking to fill some gaps in your racing game collection, then you might be able to save some money as the Humble Bundle Ultimate Sim Racing Bundle returns for a victory lap. You can choose to pay what you want, as long as it's a minimum of £10.03 or more. And in return, you get the following seven racing sims and games, with a stated value of £267.35: That's … [Read more...]
rFactor 2 Adds The Cupra Leon And 2023 BTCC Liveries
While we wait for updates on a licensed British Touring Car Championship game, the full field is now available as rFactor 2 adds the Cupra Leon and 2023 BTCC liveries. The Team HARD Cupra Leon was the final car required, with a 350+bhp 2-litre turbo-charged direct injection engine, 'fly by wire' throttle control and an Xtrac six speed sequential gearbox. The Cupra Leon … [Read more...]
Small rFactor 2 Update Adds More HUD and AI Fixes
Following on less than a week after the release of the Q2 2023 Release Candidate, a small rFactor 2 update adds more HUD and AI fixes and improvements to the Studio 397 racing sim. The main changes to the driver heads up display (HUD) are to solve issues rendering the right number of gauges, and displaying the correct fuel remaining. And some improvements to the behaviour of … [Read more...]
Long Beach Announced For rFactor 2 In February 2023
The famous American street circuit will soon be released by Studio 397 with Long Beach announced For rFactor 2 in February 2023. It apparently uses the latest laserscan data to replicate the track, along with the famous circuit details including the water fountain. Originally used in September 1975, the Long Beach GP Street Circuit first hosted the United States Grand Prix … [Read more...]
rFactor 2 January 2023 Release Candidate Available
If you want to try out the latest improvements and changes from Studio 397 for their racing sim, try downloading the rFactor 2 January 2023 Release Candidate available via Steam. You'll need to go into the game in your Steam Library, click on Properties, and look under the Betas tab to find it. But it'll give you access to the newest updates ahead of the main public release, … [Read more...]
rFactor 2 Remove Silverstone From The Steam Workshop
Licensing has caused issues at times across a range of racing sims and games. And that continues as rFactor 2 remove Silverstone from the Steam Workshop. It's been delisted on Friday, November 25th, 2022. If you've previously installed the free add-on for rfactor 2, you'll still be able to use it. But no-one else will be able to download an official version of the circuit … [Read more...]
rFactor 2 Is Adding The Croft Circuit
It's always exciting to see smaller and less-known racing tacks become available in sim racing, and that's definitely true when rFactor 2 is adding the Croft Circuit. The North Yorkshire venue is best known as part of the British Touring Car Championship schedule, but has also hosted British and European Rallycross, British Superbikes, F3 and GT racing in the past. The … [Read more...]
The Vanwall Vandervell LMH Is Coming To rFactor 2
New sports prototypes continue to arrive in sim racing as the Vanwall Vandervell LMH is coming to rFactor 2 in the November update for Q4, 2022. The Hypercar rules for IMSA and WEC mean that both the Le Mans Hypercars and Le Mans Daytona h (LMDh) cars will race in the same class with various manufacturers joining, or rejoining the series. So far, we've seen the Toyota GR010 … [Read more...]
The Bahrain International Circuit Is Coming To rFactor 2
A new track has been announced for the first round of the returning 2022 Le Mans Virtual Series when it starts on September 17th. And it means the Bahrain International Circuit is coming to rFactor 2. It was revealed on Twitter by the championship, which takes place over five rounds with a $250,000 prize fund. Races between four and eight hours at Bahrain, Monza, Spa and … [Read more...]
rFactor 2 Updates The Oreca 07 LMP2 And GTE Class
The first group of cars are getting a new tyre model, sound engine, fresh balance of peformance, engine and brake cooling, and new shift protection as rFactor 2 updates the Oreca 07 LMP2 and GTE class. It means a total of seven cars are being changed, with the latest tyre specifications coming following detailed work and data sharing with Goodyear, and matching the level of … [Read more...]
Official BTCC Game Release Date Pushed Back To 2024
Originally scheduled to be published this month, and then mysteriously removed from release scheduled, we've now seen the official BTCC game release date pushed back to 2024 by Motorsport Games. Accompanied by legal forward-looking statements longer than the announcement itself, which include everything from SEC filings to the impact of higher petrol prices, the release … [Read more...]
Managing Director Marcel Offermans Leaves Studio 397
There's a notable departure from the rFactor 2 development team, as Managing Director Marcel Offermans leaves Studio 397. Offermans was MD for almost six years, and previously worked at Dutch company Luminis as an experienced software architect and engineer, who took over development of rFactor 2 from Image Space Incorporated until they agreed to sell to Motorsport Games in … [Read more...]
Laguna Seca Also Coming To rFactor 2 In May 2022
The next update from Studio 397 looks like it'll be a big one, with Laguna Seca also coming to rFactor 2 in May 2022, alongside Donington Park, Brands Hatch and the first two official BTCC cars. The Californian track is a staple of racing games and sims, so it's good to see that gap in the official rFactor 2 circuit list being filled at last. Built in 1957 in the hills near … [Read more...]