There were highs and lows as Team ORD start the VW Jetta Cup 2021 Season 2 with the first race at Tsukuba 2000 on Monday. Having competed in the inaugural season earlier this year, we had some mixed results as Ryan Smith did brilliantly to take 4th overall in the drivers championship, Chris Smith ended in a creditable 11th, and I placed in a slightly disapointing 20th. As a … [Read more...]
F1 2021 Patch 1.10 Adds Portimao And More
The free F1 2021 Patch 1.10 adds Portimao and more, including the Aston Martin safety car now appearing at the circuits where it will be used during the real Formula One season. Portimao, formerly named the Autodromo Internacional do Algarve is the main highlight of the update, having hosted the 2021 Portuguese Grand Prix in May after returning to the calendar for the first … [Read more...]
Hot Wheels Unleashed Customisation Video Released
It's not long until the release date of September 30th, 2021. And the new Hot Wheels Unleashed Customisation video reveals how you'll not only be able to customise your paint schemes, but also the Basement environment which will host any circuits you create. It's a fairly short one minute clip, with a fair amount of gameplay in it. So we don't get to see the livery editor … [Read more...]
Gran Turismo 7 Release Date And More In New Trailer
We've finallly discovered the Gran Turismo 7 release date and more in a new trailer revealed as part of the PlayStation Showcase stream. And it's not long to wait, with Gran Turismo 7 confirmed for launch on March 4th, 2022 for the PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5. The video looks great, with a mix of cinematic and gameplay captures showing the benefits of a next gen … [Read more...]
RaceRoom V0.9.3.028 Adds The Mercedes-AMG GT4
There's 2.15GB to download for the free-to-play racing sim, as RaceRoom V0.9.3.028 adds the Mercedes-AMG GT4. Some other fixes and improvements are included to various tracks and cars, but the big news is the 4.0 litre V8 racing car with direct injection and biturbo charging. If you're not enticed by the Mercedes, then there's a new WTCR layout for Motorland Aragon, and … [Read more...]
iRacing 2021 Season 4 Build Released
It's finally here, as the 7.69GB iRacing 2021 Season 4 build has been released to download, bringing new cars, tracks, and a host of other changes to all aspects of the sim racing service. The arrival of the Ferrari 488 GT3 EVO 2020 and the Porsche 911 GT3 Cup (992) will be a significant change to the eligible series for both cars. And while American oval fans get Hickory … [Read more...]
RC Car Combat Game KEO Arrives In September
Fancy a new take on post-apocalyptic vehicular destruction? Then you might be intrigued to lean that RC car combat game KEO arrives in September 2021, with a Steam Early Access release for the PC. The pre-release information promises a thrilling and fast-paced game of multiplayer vehicle combat, as humanity uses radio controlled vehicles in a new sport, with essential … [Read more...]
Real Racing 3 Update 9.7 Adds 3 New Cars
Pick from a Porsche, BMW or Chevrolet as Real Racing 3 Update 9.7 adds 3 new cars, along with special events and bonus series. The new choices include the Porsche 911 Turbo S 992, which costs 725 gold. Or you can earn two racing legends for free by earning victory points in the Round 2 events, with the first model of the BMW M3 (E30), and the 1962 Chevrolet Corvette Grand … [Read more...]
The New Next Level Racing F-GT Elite Cockpit Range
It's been teased a little in recent weeks, but we've now seen the new Next Level Racing F-GT Elite cockpit range launched with three options available globally from September 2021. The main selling point is that it's the first sim racing cockpit built with aluminium profile to provide Formula, GT and Hybrid seating positions. So you get more stability and versatility, along … [Read more...]
Ferrari 488 GT3 EVO Arrives In iRacing 2021 Season 4
There will be significant changes to the GT3 class when the Season 4 Release is deployed on September 8th, 2021. We already knew that the Porsche 911 GT3 Cup (992) would replace the existing version, and now the Ferrari 488 GT3 EVO arrives in iRacing 2021 Season 4 as well. It will replace the current Ferrari 488 GT3 in the sim racing service across road racing series, and … [Read more...]
New Cruis’n Blast Vehicle Showcase Trailer
It's not a sim racing title, but as the return of a classic arcade racer, we're intrigued by the new Cruis'n Blast vehicle showcase trailer. It boasts over 20 vehicles, which might not compete with many more serious titles in our collection of racing game car lists. But can they let you race an F1 car against a Triceratops? Arriving on September 14th, 2021 exclusively on the … [Read more...]
DIRT 5 Update 6.00 and Wild Spirits DLC Released
Lots of new free and paid content arrives from Codemasters with both DIRT 5 Update 6.00 and Wild Spirits DLC released today across PC, Xbox and PlayStation, and arriving soon for the Google Stadia version. The free update adds a pair of new Stampede events with the Ait Ojana and Tinghir routes in Morocco covering tough sandy terrain and big jumps. It also includes five … [Read more...]
WRC 10 Sound Recording Dev Diary Shared
If you're an aspiring audio engineer, or curious how car sounds are captured for sim racing, then you might want to watch the short WRC 10 sound recording dev diary below. It covers now the KT Racing team spent their time with the selection of rally cars in the game, to reproduce the engine and exhaust notes. It doesn't go into immense detail, but does reveal each car has … [Read more...]
SnowRunner Season 5 Starts On September 9th, 2021
A new year is about to begin in the off-road driving game, when SnowRunner Season 5 starts on September 9th, 2021. And along with fresh maps and trucks to enjoy, Year Two will also bring crossplay on PC across Steam, the Elite Game Store and the Microsoft Store, NewGame+, and a new Immersive Mode. Season 5: Build & Disptach kicks off new content for SnowRunner across … [Read more...]
Asphalt 9: Legends Launches For Xbox Consoles
Popular free-to-play mobile racing title Asphalt 9: Legends launches for Xbox consoles today, August 31st, 2021. And before you dismiss it, it's worth noting that the Gameloft title has now been around since 2018, with a Nintendo Switch version appearing in 2019. And there's even an official Lamborghini eSports competition held in the game, with the final due for broadcast … [Read more...]