Progress is continuing on the motorcycle simulator due out on Steam Early Access in 2021. Along with frequent updates for the test build, there's a new TrackDayR YCF190 PitBike video released by Mad Cow to show the latest improvements to their game. Along with the experience of racing normal motorcycles, one of the intriguing aspects of TrackDayR is the enthusiasm for … [Read more...]
The 2021 iRacing 24 Hours of Daytona
It took a while longer than expected, but the 2021 iRacing 24 Hours of Daytona took place on January 22nd-24th. The huge popularity of the event, with around 10,000 drivers waiting to take part, unfortunately led to a few hours of delays in getting started. Some drivers were waiting several hours to register and race, and still encountered problems joining online sessions. … [Read more...]
Official MotoGP Moto Trainer Simulator Announced
You'll need plenty of space and deep pockets, but the official MotoGP Moto Trainer Simulator might be worth making the sacrifice to own. The Italian firm has been around since 2018, supplying a motorcycle simulator set-up which can use a real bike, and allows for lean angles of up to 50 degrees. So you can use your own motorcycle to practice, train and race virtually when … [Read more...]
Enduracers Release Their Alpine A110 Series Mod for rFactor 2
The sim racing modding scene continues to evolve, as Enduracers release their Alpine A110 Series Mod for rFactor 2. It's particularly interesting as they collaborated with the Signatech Alpine team to bring both a Cup and GT4 version of the car into the game. And the result is a high fidelity and detailed 3D model which features 4k paint schemes taken from different years … [Read more...]
New Voidspeed Outlaw Trailer Released
The quickest way to sum up the forthcoming PC game from Estonian studio Cydonian Games is probably F-Zero with Wipeout weapons. And as we're fans of retro escapism from more serios sim racing, it looks pretty interesting. Especially in the new Voidspeed Outlaw trailer released by Cydonian. Apparently Cydonian aims to build an original science fiction universe through retro … [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...]
What’s The Best Series On iRacing?
Like most sim racing titles, there's a wide range of virtual motorsport available in iRacing, across four road and dirt disciplines. But what's the best series on iRacing in my personal opinion? I'm judging this as a fairly average sim racer, and from the perspective of taking part, rather than trying to judge which top professional championship has the best drivers or … [Read more...]
Automobilista 2 Update 1.1.0.4 Available Now
Reiza Studios have started the year with what they describe as a "substantive complementary update" to the big release of V1.1.0.0 at the end of 2020. And there's certainly quite a lot included in Automobilista 2 update 1.1.0.4, which is available to download now. Highlights include a lot of improvements and corrections for the recently-released Spa-Francorchamps circuit, … [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...]
Bike Sim Experience Becomes TrackDayR And Joins Steam
Some big changes and progress have been revealed for the motorcycle sim racing game from Mad Cow as Bike Sim Experience becomes TrackDayR and joins Steam. So you can now add it to your wishlist while they wait to enter into Steam Early Acess during 2021. There's no reason given for the name change, but it's good to see the promising bike game continue to move towards a … [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...]
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...]
iRacing SuperSpeedway Arrives With 2021 Season 1 Patch 1
It might not be based on a real world circuit, but iRacing SuperSpeedway arrives with the 2021 Season 1 Patch 1 release, and comes with some sim racing history. Coca-Cola Speedway originally appeared in the NASCAR Racing series of games developed by Papyrus Design Group. It was available in NASCAR Racing 2002 Season and NASCAR Racing 2003 Season, and the three-mile long … [Read more...]