The F1 2014 release countdown continues and Codemasters has released a fourth 'Hot Lap' video this afternoon. Introducing Sochi The venue for the Russian Grand Prix, Sochi Autodrom, makes a founding appearance here ahead of its October début. Within the 'modern' post-war era of grand prix racing and Formula One, it will be the first time that a race has been held in … [Read more...]
Project CARS: Snetterton 200 Formula Rookie Video
We return to Project CARS with the recent Build 797 for a one-lap run over the Snetterton 200 layout. Beneath clear skies, the Formula Rookie single-seater is our driving tool of choice. As described in the video notes, it sits well with Snetterton. The car proved to be especially interesting in the ever-turning complex that follows Bentley Straight and goes all … [Read more...]
F1 2014: F1 2013 Head-to-Head Spa Video
Thanks to Codemasters' recent F1 2014: Spa Hot Lap video, we've been able to make our first side-by-side footage with the new game. The opportunity arose to make a brief return to F1 2013, so we've added a new comparison piece to the OnlineRaceDriver YouTube channel. Using the #14 Force India-Mercedes VJM06 of Paul di Resta at Spa-Francorchamps, … [Read more...]
Game Stock Car Extreme: Version 1.21 Ready
Soon after Version 1.20 of Game Stock Car Extreme arrived, news reached us that an update could follow within a matter of days. Sure enough, the staff of Reiza Studios have been working on the problems found and have released an interim Version 1.21 patch ahead of a further already-announced upgrade. Fixes and Postponement Evident in the summary below, some clear-to-see … [Read more...]
Simraceway: Sonoma Mitsubishi Evo X Video
Ah, Sonoma and Mitsubishi's Evo X! The tenth generation Lancer Evolution turned out to be the perfect foil to Simraceway's Lola Formula 3 car when revisiting the Californian circuit for a recent hot lap session. [youtube http://youtu.be/YtfgMIlmlMY&w=560&h=315] Nicely done, Simraceway! If this taster is a guide, the Evo X must surely be an early pick for … [Read more...]
Project CARS: Gamescom 2014 Trailer
Game Stock Car Extreme: Version 1.20 Out Now
Reiza Studios highly anticipated Version 1.20 update to Game Stock Car Extreme arrived a few days ago. The free upgrade not only addresses some problems in earlier releases but revises certain racing rules, expands the racing field, improves the visuals and even adds new content. A bonus on top of the satisfying physics foundations, we already consider the visual … [Read more...]
Project CARS: Limited Edition Box Set
Now that its release day draws near, details have been released of a Project CARS 'Limited Edition' set. A little light reading... Enclosed in a 'steelbook' metal case featuring publicity and game graphics, the set will include a behind-the-scenes book that covers the development of Slightly Mad Studios' community-supported simulator – Project CARS: By Racers 4 Racers. A … [Read more...]
Project CARS: Eifelwald Short Atom 300 SC Video
Here's another small sample of the latest work from Project CARS using the current Build 784 of Slightly Mad Studios' work-in-progress sim. We last took the Ariel Atom 300 Supercharged for a short race at Silverstone. This second showing steps away from racing circuits for a short section of Eifelwald over 'Stage 1' of the full … [Read more...]
Video Retrospective: F1 2013 Brazil
Our new video here follows Codemasters' predecessor of 2012 as we run a lap through F1 2013's version of the Brazilian Grand Prix. This time, there's a single lap from the qualifying session. … [Read more...]
Video Retrospective: F1 2012 Brazil
Inspired by news of F1 2014's October arrival, we thought we'd take a look back to earlier games in Codemasters' 'official' series of the Formula One World Championship. Before stepping to F1 2013 and then rolling back the clock to earlier years, we begin with F1 2012 on the PC and a lap from a free practice session for the Brazilian Grand … [Read more...]
Project CARS: BMW Z4 GT3 Zolder Video
Trying out Build 781 of the Slightly Mad sim racing title, with some time at Circuit Zolder in the BMW Z4 GT3. For another sample of Project Cars, why not also check out our video featuring the Renault Clio RS Cup at Cadwell Park? Or our trip to the Oultone Park Fosters layout, once again in the BMW Z4 GT3? And you can see all of our coverage of the original Project … [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...]
Kart Racing Pro: beta11 Pedal Cam Video
With the tyres still cooling on the the centrepiece of our last Simraceway video, we've returned to Kart Racing Pro for a modest karting companion piece. Timed with style... One of PiBoSo's intriguing simulation projects, this short video shows two mostly smooth laps at the Lonato circuit included in the KRP demo. http://youtu.be/DYao1LHSddk Driving with feeling... Clearly … [Read more...]
Simraceway: Paradise Bay Karting Video
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