One week after reaching 1.6.1, sleeper hit Euro Truck Simulator 2 reached Version 1.7.0 on Thursday. As usual, it is available as a direct download or torrent for owners of DVD and SCS-purchased versions with Steam editions updating automatically. Added Volvo The lone feature listed for this 1.7.0 revision is actually one that's been known about and wanted for rather a … [Read more...]
F1 2013 – Classics Content Out Now
Codemasters has released F1 2013's extra 'Classic' content as planned for all formats. The cars, drivers and tracks once included only in the Classic Edition of this year's official F1 game are now available in two optional packs. On Steam, £6.49 buys either of the 1990s packs – the F1 Classics: 1990s Pack or the Classic Tracks Pack. Select drivers... The '90s Car Pack includes … [Read more...]
World of Trucks and a Euro Truck Sim 2 Update
Continuing its support for Euro Truck Simulator 2 and driving on towards some expansive and optimistic goals for its projects, SCS Software has created a new Web portal, World of Trucks, following on from last month's European Going East! expansion and adding new features to ETS2 alongside some detail and stability changes. Euro Truck Simulator 2 reached Version 1.6.1 this … [Read more...]
F1 2013 Patch 1 Hits the Tarmac
Appreciably ahead of what we'd been led to expect, this year's addition to Codemasters' F1 stable received its first set of changes late on Thursday. Adding to the pleasant surprise, the adaptations relate to in-game play as well as an initial round of much-needed fixes to some key problems. As I repeatedly described last year with F1 2012, it's worth highlighting that … [Read more...]
New Ferrari gamepads for PC and PS3 from Thrustmaster
If you're a Ferrari fan, you'll love the new Ferrari 150 Italia edition gamepads which are new from Thrustmaster. First up is the F1 Wireless Gamepad Ferrari 150 Italia Alonso Edition, which is an exclusive and numbered wireless gamepad which is even signed by Fernando Alonso. Featuring 2.4 GHz technology, the pad also has an optical wheel with a 90 degree rotation angle … [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...]
F1 2011 review 9/10
First of all, an apology. This review is late in comparison to a lot of other sites around and there are two main reasons for this: Firstly, we didn’t get a preview copy of the game, and second, it has taken a while to get used to. I didn’t want to rush out a review until I had the chance to play the game properly - I wanted to be able to say what it’s really like and to do … [Read more...]
F1 2011 Developer Diary Co-op Mode
WRC2 Preview Trailer
Need for Speed: The Run – 5 minutes of gameplay
Need for Speed: ProStreet PC Servers to close April 15
If you're a PC gamer still playing Need for Speed ProStreet, you're one of an elite band. Apparently less than 1% of all peak online players across all EA titles are using the ProStreet online servers. As a result, it's been announced that the servers for the PC version will be retired on April 15, 2011. There's no word on the various console versions. So if you want to … [Read more...]
Tabletop racer Toy Cars available for Xbox 360 and PC
Tabletop racing game Toy Cars is now available as an Xbox Live Indie Game for just 80 MS points, or for PC as a download through the website of developer Eclipse Games for whatever you want to pay (minimum $1). You get to either play through a Season Mode, winning credits to buy newer and faster cars, or Quick Race Mode with either solo or local multiplayer action. Race up … [Read more...]
Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit Demo – first impressions
The Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit demo is now available to play, and we've been checking out what it's like, and what it shows for the final game, due out on November 16th (US) and November 19th (Europe) for the Xbox 360, PS3, Wii and PC. Initial impressions of the Hot Pursuit Demo: The first thing you'll notice is an effective intro which is loud, colourful and channels … [Read more...]