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...]
Overpass 2 Announced For Release In October 2023
The off-road racing simulation returns with Overpass 2 announced for release in October 2023. It will be available for the PC, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S, and is being developed by Neopica, who were previously involved with titles including FIA European Truck Racing Championship. Released in 2020, the first Overpass game was developed by Zordix Racing with 23 licensed … [Read more...]
Euro Truck Simulator 2 Adds The MAN TG3 TGX
With a free update, Euro Truck Simulator 2 adds the MAN TG3 TGX to the game, working with the German manufacturer to replicate the flagship vehicle launched in 2021. Designed for long distances, it features an ergonically optimised cabin, high load capacity, and reduced fuel consumption, along with improved aerodynamics. In the game, you can choose from three cabin sizes … [Read more...]
Retro Arcade Racer Classic Sport Driving Due In June 2023
Continuing the trend of indie titles, there's now retro arcade racer Classic Sport Driving due in June 2023 for the PC, as the first game from developers Pixel Wrappers. And you can try it for yourself with a free demo available via Steam. It's due for a full release on June 12th, 2023, and has been inspired by classic arcader racers including OutRun, the Lotus Turbo … [Read more...]
Rocket League Offers Dom’s Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat
With the latest FAST X film in cinemas this week, you can celebrate your love of the movie franchise as Rocket League offers Dom's Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat for a limited time. The DLC costs 1000 in-game credits, which is equivalent to a little less than £7.50 or $9.99 (which gets you 1,100 credits), and also includes various decals including the movie-accurate Reel Life. … [Read more...]
Pixel Driver Launches On The Switch And PS4
Following a PC release in April, now Pixel Driver launches on the Switch and PS4 to offer the endless driving experience to more potential players at an affordable price. It's developed by indie studio Pretty Fly Games, which was founded Stockholm-based Fredrik Kellerman in 2013, and they previously released 2D top-down arcade racer Total Arcade Racing in 2021. Now Pixel … [Read more...]
Miniversary Coming For Mini Motorways And Mini Metro
There's a Miniversary coming for Mini Motorways and Mini Metro, celebrating 10 years since the release of the first game developed by Dinosaur Polo Club. Originally created by brothers Peter and Robert Curry during a Game Jam, the New Zealand developers first released Mini Metro as a strategy simulation requiring you to design and manage a subway system for a growing city, … [Read more...]
Bus Simulator 21 Adds Ebusco For The Next Stop Season
Three new all-electric passenger vehicles will be arriving as Bus Simulator 21 adds Ebusco for the Next Stop season, along with a Season Pass and a Next Stop update. Licensed from the Dutch manufacturer will be the Ebusco 2.2 - 12m, which can carry up to 90 passengers with 2 axles and three doors the 12 metre bus. Or there's the longer 3 axle Ebusco 2.2 -18m with space for … [Read more...]
SnowRunner Mac Version Announced For Release In 2023
The sim racing scene tends to be PC focused, with occasional console titles popping up. But with an Apple user in my house, I have to admit a SnowRunner Mac Version announced for release in 2023 means we might be able to explore the wilderness together in the future. Released in 2021 for PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S and the Nintendo Switch, you can use more than … [Read more...]
Speed Crew Pre-Orders Open For A June 8th, 2023 Launch
You can now secure your copy of the Nintendo Switch pit team party game as Speed Crew pre-orders open for a June 8th, 2023 launch via the Nintendo eShop. And it's been revealed that there are plans to also publish PC, PlayStation and Xbox versions in the future. There doesn't seem to be any bonus for investing early, but at least it means you won't forget about the game … [Read more...]
Gran Turismo Movie Trailer and Release Date Revealed
Racing games hit the cinema screen this summer with the Grand Turismo movie trailer and release date revealed by Sony Pictures. Based on the true story of GT Academy winner Jann Mardenborough, the film will come to movie theatres on August 11th, 2023. With a cast including David Harbour, Orlando Bloom, Archie Medekwe and Geri Halliwell-Horner, it isn't a documentary-style … [Read more...]
JDM: Japanese Drift Master Announced By Gaming Factory
Japan holds a special place in the hearts of many car fans and racing game enthusiasts. And there may be another way to enjoy it in the near future, with JDM: Japanese Drift Master announced by Gaming Factory. The Polish publisher has previously released titles including Electrician Simulator, Bug Academy and Castle Flipper, but this appears to be the first effort to create … [Read more...]
Support Team ORD in the RLCC Clio Cup Series
The Racing Line Clio Cup is a new five round iRacing championship kicking off tonight, Monday April 24th, and you can support Team ORD in the RLCC Clio Cup series each week as it's broadcast live online. Qualifying starts at 7.50pm UK time with two 15 minute races beginning at 8pm, and there's a field of around 20 teams and 40 drivers competing for the titles in the inaugral … [Read more...]
Thrustmaster T818 Ferrari SF1000 Simulator Announced
Licensed sim racing hardware always seems to be popular, and one partnership seems set to continue with the Thrustmaster T818 Ferrari SF1000 Simulator announced. The direct drive wheelbase follows other tie-ins, including the Ferrari SF1000 Formula Wheel launched in 2021, the wooden 250 GTO wheel to celebrate the 55th annversary of the iconic sports car, and more. The … [Read more...]
American Truck Simulator Steampunk Paint Jobs Pack DLC
Revisiting designs originally released as exclusive rewards back in 2016, the American Truck Simulator Steampunk Paint Jobs Pack DLC is available to buy and download with various new and updated liveries for your trucks and tailers. The Steampunk DLC originally applied to just the two trucks included available in the sim when it was released back in 2016. But now SCS … [Read more...]