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...]
Motorsport Games to Increase Its Stake In 704Games
The spending spree continues with Motorsport Games to increase its stake in 704Games, the developers of the NASCAR Heat series. Having already acquired rFactor 2 and developers Studio 397, along with KartKraft and developers Black Delta, the company has entered an agreement to acquire the stock of PlayFast Games LLC, who are a minority stockholder in 704Games. We'll add the … [Read more...]
Motorsport Games Buys rFactor 2 and Studio 397
The consolidation of the sim racing industry continues to build pace as Motorsport Games buys rFactor 2 and Studio 397. News of the acquisition follows Motorsport Games acquiring KartKraft developers Black Delta earlier in 2021, and Codemasters picking up Slightly Mad Studios at the end of 2020 - before then being bought themselves by Electronic Arts. An official … [Read more...]
KartKraft Update 0.1.0.2992 Released
Following the news that Black Delta and their karting simulation have been acquired by Motorsport Games, it's good to see development continuing with KartKraft Update 0.1.0.2992 released. The studio is now Motorsport Games Australia, but they're obviously still focused on developing KartKraft with a range of improvements included in the update, including a number of tweaks … [Read more...]
New Winter Heat Series For NASCAR Heat 5
Open to all NASCAR Heat 5 racers on PlayStation 4 and Xbox One, the new Winter Heat Series offers a $47,000 prize pool and the chance to race against top eSports drivers. The new eSports competition is organised by MotorSport Games, with four races taking place between November 2020 and February 2021. It's separate from the official eNASCAR Heat Pro League, but 10 teams … [Read more...]
NASCAR Heat 5 July DLC Pack Adds New Liveries
Released to a somewhat mixed reception, things are unlikely to change for 704 Games as the NASCAR Heat 5 July DLC Pack adds new liveries to the officially licensed racing title. There are also three new in-game challenges also included, but the main focus in on paint schemes with 51 new options available for you to choose from. The full list is: NASCAR Cup … [Read more...]
New BTCC Game and eSports Confirmed for 2022
Fans of the British Touring Car Championship, or classic racing games including TOCA, will be pleased to know that the rumours are true. There's a new BTCC game and eSports confirmed for 2022. Three years after it was originally hinted at, Motosport Games has announced a multi-year agreement to produce games for the PC and next gen consoles, plus a mobile version. It'll be … [Read more...]
Fanatec Partners The eNASCAR Heat Pro League
There will be an official sim racing steering wheel available, and equipment provided for top racers at live events as Fanatec partners the eNASCAR Heat Pro League going forwards. The German sim hardware manufacturer already supports a range of eSports championships, announcing a new multi-year agreement with WRC eSports in April. And now they've signed up to be the … [Read more...]