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...]
NASCAR Heat 5 Announced for Release on July 7th, 2020
Prepare all the usual jokes about turning left, with NASCAR Heat 5 announced for release on July 7th, 2020 for PC, PS4 and Xbox. This is the release date for the NASCAR Heat 5 Gold Edition, which includes exclusive content featuring Tony Stewart. The standard edition will launch on the same platforms on Friday, July 10th, 2020. The game itself is once again involves … [Read more...]