Two of the highlights of the UK motorsport calendar are the Goodwood Festival of Speed and Revival, but due to the challenges of 2020, they were combined into one event, run behind closed doors. And you can now watch the Goodwood SpeedWeek eTrophy Races which involved eSports for the first time. The first ever eSports race held by Goodwood saw a list of legendary … [Read more...]
DIRT 5 Is Confirmed For Release On PS5 Launch Day
With the arrival of Gran Turismo 7 still subject to speculation, there's some consolation if you've ordered a PlayStation 5 on release day. Codemasters have revealed DIRT 5 is confirmed for release on PS5 launch day. The latest in the DIRT franchise, and a change of direction for the titles, will be out on November 6th for the PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Xbox Series X and S … [Read more...]
Autobahn Police Simulator 2 Launches on Xbox One
In a world of increasingly niche sim games proving popular on PC, and then being ported across to consoles, you can add another title to the list as Autobahn Police Simulator 2 launches on Xbox One (it's previously also appeared for the PS4) The game was released on Steam back in 2017, and developers Z-Software have apparently responded to feedback for the new console … [Read more...]
Monster Truck Championship Launches
Get ready for a slightly different type of virtual motorsport as Monster Truck Championship launches worldwide on the PC, on the PS4 and Xbox one in North America on October 20th (already available in Europe), and on the Nintendo Switch in the U.S on November 24th, 2020. The game from Teyon, and publisher Nacon, attempts to simulate the experience of these unique behemoths … [Read more...]
Ferrari Hublot Esports Series Race 2 At Zandvoort
Check out all of the action from the Ferrari Hublot Esports Series Race 2 at Zandvoort as the Pro and Am series continue at the Dutch circuit. The four round championship has now reached the halfway stage before the series finals see the top racers compete in early November. Using Assetto Corsa and an exclusive Ferrari 488 Challenge Evo which was provided to those registered … [Read more...]
Latest DIRT 5 Video Shows Ultra Cross World RX in Italy
The latest DIRT 5 video shows Ultra Cross World RX in Italy as the game gets closer to launching on November 6th, 2020 for the PC, Xbox One and PS4. If you're not familiar with the FIA World Rallycross Championship, it features cars which look like production models. But under the bodywork they will have 600bhp, two litre turbos with sequential six-speed gearboxes and four … [Read more...]
RIDE 4 Launches Today on PC and Consoles
The latest in the series featuring road and racing motorcycles is out now as RIDE 4 launches today on PC and consoles. And it combines rebuilt and more detailed bike models with new features including dynamic weather and pit stops. At launch on the PC, PS4 and Xbox One, RIDE 4 features 180 motorcycles (you can see them all in our full RIDE 4 motorcycles list), from … [Read more...]
Need for Speed Hot Pursuit Remastered Announced
The Need for Speed series has been around since 1994, with 2019's Need for Speed Heat as the last new release in the franchise so far. But we're going back to the past with Need for Speed Hot Pursuit Remastered announced for release in November 2020. Originally developed by Criterion back in 2010, the new version of Need for Speed Hot Pursuit has been developed in … [Read more...]
Live For Speed September 2020 Progress Report
Live for Speed might have been around since 2002, but work has never stopped from the small team behind the racing sim. While it might not have the fame of more recent releases, the Live for Speed September 2020 Progress Report reveals some of the details behind the scenes. And provides some reasons to check it out. It's an interesting look at what's actually involved on the … [Read more...]
Assetto Corsa Competizione GT4 Pack and Update for Consoles
Running on a different release schedule to the PC edition might be slightly frustrating if you own Assetto Corsa Competitizione. But on the bright side, there's the the Assetto Corsa Competizione GT4 Pack and update for consoles now available. The GT4 Pack for ACC was released for the PC in July, and brings 11 new cars to the game, along with an additional championship mode. … [Read more...]
2020 Bentley Continental GT3 and a GT3 BOP Update for rFactor 2
Time to go endurance or GT racing once again with the 2020 Bentley Continental GT3 and a GT3 BOP update for rFactor 2. The new car is available free to any racers who already own either the existing 2017 Bentley Continental GT3 DLC, or the rFactor 2 GT3 bundle. Bentley has competed in GT racing since 2014 with the Continental, including victory in the 2015 Blancpain GT … [Read more...]
RaceRoom Update 0.9.1.6 Adds DTM 2020 Cars DLC
Previewed at the end of August by Sector 3 Studios, RaceRoom update 0.9.1.6 adds DTM 2020 cars DLC to capture what may be the historic final season for the 650bhp turbo touring machines. It includes the release of the DTM 2020 Car Pack, which costs £10.89 and includes the Audi RS 5 DTM 2020 and BMW M4 DTM 2020 with all of the 16 team liveries for every driver. And also the … [Read more...]
Wreckfest Season 2 Update and New Content Arrives
Bugbear Entertainment have followed up their teaser trailer with a Wreckfest Season 2 update and new content available now for the PC, alongside a new tournament with a free Rocket RX as one of the rewards. To earn the free Rocket RX or a variety of new paint and customisation bundles you'll need to compete in the Getaway Heat tournment. This needs you to race through … [Read more...]
Wreckfest Season 2 Promises New Cars and Tracks
Not to be confused with the tournament seasons, Wreckfest Season 2 promises new cars and tracks with a very short teaser video from BugBear Entertainment. There's no more information yet, but the first season pass included 8 DLC packs, so you can probably expect something similar for Season 2. And a new pass might include an exclusive car. It will be interesting to see … [Read more...]
American Truck Simulator Teases The NEXT Western Star
Exciting news for virtual haulage fans as American Truck Simulator teases the NEXT Western Star as a forthcoming release. Not only will it mean a new manufacturer added to the game, but the ATS version will appear "very shortly" after the real truck is unveiled on September 29th, 2020. We've seen car manufacturers tie in sim racing with launches of their real models, … [Read more...]