Some very different Japanese hatchbacks will arrive as the free Gran Turismo 7 September 2023 update adds 3 new cars. There's a modern road example, a SEMA-winning custom and a new racing model to try out. First up is the last of the Gran Turismo prize winners from the SEMA car show, with the winners scanned for inclusion in the racing games until the award finished in 2018. … [Read more...]
RC Revolution Launches On Steam With A Free Demo
It's been announced for release on PC, consoles and mobile towards the end of 2023, but you can try a new arcade racing title for nothing as RC Revolution launches on Steam with a free demo. Taking an accessible and easy-to-play approach to racing radio controlled cars, RC Revolution is being developed by Phren Games. And while it may be an arcade racer, there's a track … [Read more...]
Hot Lap Racing Announced For PC and Switch In 2024
A new simcade racing game might be worth following, with Hot Lap Racing announced for PC and Switch in 2024. It's coming from Zero Games Studios, who most recently handled the Nintendo port of Classic Racers Elite, and will be published by Just For Games. One interesting fact already revealed is that as a French indie developer, the studio appears to have leaned into their … [Read more...]
Overpass 2 Release Moved Forward To September 28, 2023
Things are presumably going well for developers Neopica and publishers Nacon, with the Overpass 2 release moved forward to September 28, 2023 for Europe, and to October 16th in the U.S and rest of the world. And along with the new launch dates, it's also been revealed that two new categories of vehicle will be included in the game. While the original Overpass car list … [Read more...]
Super Formula SF23 Confirmed For iRacing 2023 Season 4
If you want near-F1 levels of open wheel racing, then you'll be pleased to see the Super Formula SF23 confirmed for iRacing 2023 Season 4. The Japanese series features the Dallara chassis powered by one of two engine manufacturers, and it's the Toyota RDF 01F that's been revealed for the update on Wednesday, September 6th. Established in 2013 as a successor to Formula … [Read more...]
New And Improved Fanatec CSL Universal Hub V2 Launched
Get more rigidity, and redesigned paddles with the new and improved Fanatec CSL Universal Hub V2 launched to replace the previous version launched in 2021. Both allow you to mount a wide range of rims from Fanatec, Momo, Sparco, OMP and more to use for sim racing. The Hub V2 includes eight standard buttons, a 2-way rocker switch, two 2-way toggle switches, a 7-way … [Read more...]
EA Sports WRC Announced For November 3rd, 2023
The first officially-licensed World Rally Championship game to be developed by Codemasters has a confirmed release date, with EA Sports WRC announced for November 3rd, 2023. It uses a Dynamic Handling System, building on the system they previously used on the Colin McRae and DiRT titles, with the ability to adjust it for individual preferences. But the graphics use Unreal … [Read more...]
Excitebike 64 Joins Nintendo Switch Online Expansion Pack
You can replay a classic racing title from 2000 as Excitebike 64 joins Nintendo Switch Online Expansion Pack. The membership service includes a growing library of Nintendo 64, Game Boy Advance, and oddly for console games around in the 80's and 90's, Sega Mega Drive titles. The sequel to 1984 NES title was developed by Left Field Productions, who also worked on NASCAR 2005: … [Read more...]
F1 Manager 2023 Update V1.6 Adds Team Switching
It's not just drivers who might move to various teams during their career, and in the real Formula One paddock, staff moves have been having a big impact this year. So it's quite appropriate at the F1 Manager 2023 update V1.6 adds team switching. From now on, you'll have a new Team Principal rating attribute, which shows how highly you're respected, and whether you've … [Read more...]
Karting Superstars Will Launch In Autumn 2023
After Original Fire Games started teasing a second title to follow Circuit Superstars, things have progressed quickly. It's now been announced that Karting Superstars will launch in Autumn 2023, and a first gameplay clip has already been shared. Using the same Unity game engine, the new title shares the same aesthetic feel as Circuit Superstars. But uses different … [Read more...]
Driving Survival Title Pacific Drive Due For Q1 2024
If you fancy taking on a different challenge to surviving the first turn of most races, then there's driving survival title Pacific Drive due for Q1 2024. Rather than watching for someone launching themselves into the pack, you're going to need to navigate your way through an area of the Pacific Northwest in a station wagon. With the Olympic Exclusion Zone left untouched for … [Read more...]
Truck Simulator PRO USA Arrives On iOS and Android Stores
If you fancy trying your hand at the haulage industry on a mobile device, Truck Simulator PRO USA arrives on iOS and Android stores as a free download from developers Mageeks. Interestingly it follows a European version, and two Truck Simulator Pro titles which were all released as paid mobile games. As you might imagine, you need to start your career as a trucker, and then … [Read more...]
Kitbash Model Club Announces A 16-Player Online Mode
The ultimate model vehicle construction game has just got a little more interesting, as Kitbash Model Club announces a 16-Player online mode. Coming from Floating Origin Interactive, started by Kerbal Space Program creator and former lead developer Felipe Falanghe, we mentioned the game when it was first announced for a release on Steam in 2023. Because along with planes and … [Read more...]
Chaos on Wheels Coming To Steam Early Access In October
Vehicle combat games can be a fun way to relieve some of the stresses from sim racing, and there's going to be a new option to choose from with Chaos on Wheels coming to Steam Early Access in October, 2023. And if you can't wait, there's a demo version available to download right now. It's a new title from Croatian independent developers Acodeon, who dropped out of college … [Read more...]
New Star GP Released On Steam Early Access
The first racing title from British indie developers New Star Games is now available for PC gamers, with New Star GP released on Steam Early Access. It's currently priced at £14.99, with an increase planned for the full release. And if you do invest now, you're get an exclusive bonus with the Lucas 05 bodyshell. It's purely cosmetic, but will be selectable when you're … [Read more...]