There's been a fair bit of discussion about Motorsport Games in the sim racing community over recent weeks. But could we see some official BTCC game release date news coming soon? The latest earning call from the company covered the first quarter of 2022, ending March 31st. And it includes a run down of their finances, releases and events. Along with a roadmap for 2022, … [Read more...]
Managing Director Marcel Offermans Leaves Studio 397
There's a notable departure from the rFactor 2 development team, as Managing Director Marcel Offermans leaves Studio 397. Offermans was MD for almost six years, and previously worked at Dutch company Luminis as an experienced software architect and engineer, who took over development of rFactor 2 from Image Space Incorporated until they agreed to sell to Motorsport Games in … [Read more...]
Laguna Seca Also Coming To rFactor 2 In May 2022
The next update from Studio 397 looks like it'll be a big one, with Laguna Seca also coming to rFactor 2 in May 2022, alongside Donington Park, Brands Hatch and the first two official BTCC cars. The Californian track is a staple of racing games and sims, so it's good to see that gap in the official rFactor 2 circuit list being filled at last. Built in 1957 in the hills near … [Read more...]
Official BTCC Cars and Tracks Coming to rFactor 2
You'll be able to emulate British touring car racing more effectively from May 2022, with official BTCC cars and tracks coming to rFactor 2 in the planned Q2 update. Brands Hatch and Donington Park had been announced as new circuit additions, but new cars are officially licensed from the championship. The game hasn't had many British tracks included as official releases, … [Read more...]
KartKraft Full Steam Version Released
It's taken a while, including the acquisition of the original developers, but we've now see the KartKraft full Steam version released. This means the price is now set at £30.99 for the karting sim, which has been in Early Access since November 2018. Formerly known as KartSim, we originally covered Black Delta and their plan to release the game back in 2016. Since then, the … [Read more...]
NASCAR 21: Ignition Patch 1.30 Released
You'll finally be able to use the buttons on Thrustmaster and Logitech wheels to navigate the game menus now that NASCAR 21: Ignition Patch 1.30 has been released. And force feedback for controllers will now alert you to various track surfaces, along with improvements to AI, online multiplayer, replays and painting your car. The reboot of the NASCAR series under the complete … [Read more...]
NASCAR 21: Ignition Throwback Pack DLC Out Now
You can celebrate the history of oval racing with the new NASCAR 21: Ignition Throwback Pack DLC out now for the game. Included in the downloadable content are more than 80 paint schemes for the 2021 NASCAR Cup Series drivers, taken from the Throwback event held at Darlington Raceway earlier in the season, including the Auto Owners Throwback of race winner Martin Truex Jr, … [Read more...]
2021 Le Mans Virtual Series Teams Announced
We've already covered details of the new endurance championship, including the schedule and prize fund. But with the 2021 Le Mans Virtual Series teams announced, it's been confirmed that a number of big organisations will be competing in the 5 round series, culminating with the famous 24 Hour event. With 21 LMP2 cars and 17 LMGTE competitors making up the field of 38, … [Read more...]
2021 Le Mans Virtual Series Announced
The 2020 24 Hours of Le Mans Virtual was the biggest sim racing event held so far. With professional teams, drivers and broadcasters involved as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic, it was pretty impressive. And did well enough that we've now seen the 2021 Le Mans Virtual Series announced by Motorsport Games and the Automobile Club de l’Ouest (the orhanisers of Le Mans). The … [Read more...]
NASCAR 21: Ignition Early Gameplay Video Shared
Arriving in October 2021, the reboot of the NASCAR series will be one of the first releases to show whether Motorsport Games and their recent acquisitions are producing interesting new racing games. And there's now a NASCAR 21: Ignition early gameplay video shared to start building the excitement. It's a 50-second clip from the roof of the Motorsport Games #78 Team Live Fast … [Read more...]
NASCAR 21: Ignition Confirmed For October 2021
Motorsport Games have expanded a lot over the last one or two years, as the growing interest in sim racing as seemingly unlocked a lot of resource from their parent company. And along with acquiring developers and titles (Factor2 and Studio 397, KartKraft and Black Delta, Digital Tales, and an increased stake in 704 Games), we can start finding out whether their game … [Read more...]
rFactor 2 June 2021 Developer Roadmap Update
Studio 397 have recapped their recent work, and some of their plans for the future, in the latest rFactor 2 June 2021 developer roadmap update. Obviously they're keen to mention the release of the new Formula Pro, which we covered here. Along with the release of the BMW M4 Class 1 2021 and Monza. But there are some interesting bits of info about other elements of the sim … [Read more...]
Formula Pro Released For rFactor 2
Sutdio 397 have gone back to the V10 era of open wheel racing with the Formula Pro released for rFactor 2. So if you fancy trying to channel 800hp and 18,000rpm through 18-inch Goodyear slicks and with up to 2400kg of downforce, then you're going to be happy. Being a fictional creation, the Formula Pro combines the modern F1-style halo head protection system and technology … [Read more...]
Get rFactor 2 for less on Humble Bundle
If you've been thinking about buying the Studio 397 racing sim, now might be a good time as you can get rFactor 2 for less on Humble Bundle for the next few days. Until June 16th or so, you can pick up the game for £18.05, which saves you £7.74. And it's not a bad time to jump into the sim, with plenty of recent updates including a new release candidate in the past week, an … [Read more...]
Now Motorsport Games Are Acquiring Digital Tales
Like a sim racing version of Supermarket Sweep, the buying spree continues as Motorsport Games are acquiring Digital Tales to add to their portfolio of developers. This comes just after the company has picked up Black Delta (KartKraft), Studio 397 (rFactor 2), and increased its stock towards ownership of 704Games (NASCAR Heat). It'll soon be easier to name the developers not … [Read more...]