The Project CARS development team has given early notice of a forthcoming build of the game. No release date has yet been announced for any hardware platform but ahead of an emerging date, we can share the huge list of revisions. True to that 'huge' hint, they're comprehensive to say the least! Project Cars: All-Formats Patch V1.4 Incoming Release Notes General … [Read more...]
Euro Truck Sim 2: Version 1.11 Delivered
After a sustained three week-long beta testing program, SCS Software has finalised its latest update to Euro Truck Simulator 2. The revision takes ETS2 to Version 1.11.1 and is available to all users. Steam users can let the client automatically update the game and direct purchasers can visit SCS Software's Update page for a range of download options that will bring any earlier … [Read more...]
Gran Turismo 5 – V2.17 update patch released
Almost two months after what was called the final update for Gran Turismo 5, and the closure of the online servers for the game on May 20th, 2014, Update Patch V2.17 has surprisingly just been released. It's required to ensure players can re-install any downloadable content they previously bought for Gran Turismo 5, as the previous final patch disabled the online services and … [Read more...]
F1 2013: The Consoles Get A Plaster
Codemasters' Community Manager made a forum post last weekend to announce that the first F1 2013 update had been submitted for each of the Xbox 360 and PS3 versions. Along with the relevant revisions of the first four of the PC's current five patches, there was news of “a few” console-specific changes to come. Unfortunately, there were no details given back then but the list of … [Read more...]
New update patch for Gran Turismo 5 due for release on Tuesday
The next patch release for Gran Turismo 5 will be on Tuesday, February 7th, as confirmed by Kazunori Yamauchi via Twitter. It should arrive after the online service maintenance period, which is currently scheduled between 03:00 and 04:00 GMT, during which time you won't be able to connect to any of the online services - likely to affect U.S gamers more than the UK we'd … [Read more...]
F1 2011 patch makes game playable online again
Despite being a fantastic game, F1 2011 has felt incomplete until now due to a bug that ruined the online racing. Thankfully though, it has now been fixed. For the uninitiated, players could set up their cars' springs at a certain stiffness (called the 11/11 bug, you can probably work out the ratio) and receive stupid levels of downforce, enabling them to dominate online races … [Read more...]
First patch released for F1 2011, with second on the way
Having revealed how much we loved F1 2011, it's nice to know Codemasters are again working hard on patches and bug fixes to keep improving the experience. The first patch for F1 2011 has now been released for PS3, Xbox 360, Steam and GFWL, and there are standalone downloads for the retail disc PC versions. So soon after release, the first patch is to update refinements and … [Read more...]
Gran Turismo 5 just got safer with the HANS Device
Gran Turismo 5 is a pretty accurate racing simulator, and we can certainly understand the official licence for the Thrustmaster T 500 RS as a realistic wheel and pedal set-up. But now GT5 has teamed up with the HANS Device, the head and neck safety system racers use. The restraint is apparently coming in-game, rather than being shipped to wear while you're sat on your sofa. So … [Read more...]
TDU2 bug response – patch and premium DLC pack for free
The release of Test Drive Unlimited 2 has not gone without problems, as a number of bugs have been discovered, particularly around online connectivity and save game corruptions. An open letter to the TDU2 community from publishers Atari and developers Eden has confirmed that a patch is now live for the PC version, and is in approval for the Xbox 360 and Playstation 3 … [Read more...]
FM3 Community Classics multiplayer collision fix
It appears that the Forza Motorsport 3 Community Choice Classics DLC pack had 'some collision issues in multiplayer'. As a result Turn 10 have fixed the problem, and are now requesting gamers delete the Community Pack from your hard drive and re-download the pack via your download history. To do this, here's the instructions: Deleting the Pack1) From the Dashboard, go … [Read more...]
Codemasters break out the F1 2010 bug spray
After weeks of putting up with tirades of semi-disgruntled customers on their forum, Codemasters have released a patch for F1 2010. As we reported, there were some genuine problems that needed fixing, and it indeed looks like they have fixed them. So what has now improved in version 1.1 of the game? (The Xbox patch is not available at the moment - it should be online on Monday … [Read more...]
Is F1 2010 infested with bugs?
F1 2010 has been on general sale for a couple of weeks and has received generally rave reviews. The chart-topping game scored 86/100 on Metacritic. Official PlayStation magazine gave it 90/100. IGN gave it 85 and said it was “Easily the best Grand Prix game since Geoff Crammond was on the beat”, and your very own Online Race Driver scored it 4.5/5. But wait – what was that? The … [Read more...]