In a move which could shake up the top organisations in virtual motorsport, Porsche and FaZe Clan team up for sim racing and more in a new collaboration. Apparently they're joining forces in gaming, eSports and beyond, which suggests there could be a new manufacturer team racing in series in the near future. You've probably heard of FaZe as a pro eSports and entertainment … [Read more...]
Recaro × Porsche Gaming Chair Limited Edition Launched
If you want to spend your work and sim racing time in an exclusive seat, then you may be interested in the new Recaro × Porsche Gaming Chair Limited Edition, which has launched at a premium price. And with just 911 units to tie in with the iconic Porsche model, it's unlikely you'll see many in offices or sim rigs. Probably the key thing to note is that the new chair will … [Read more...]
Automobilista 2 October 2020 Development Update
There's some big news in the Automobilista 2 October 2020 Development Update, including licensing agreements with Porsche and McLaren, whose cars will be part of the GT3 and GT4 cars coming to the racing sim, along with the Brazilian 2020 Porsche Carerra Cup cars. There's also news of the Nurburgring and Nordschleife, livery customisation, and improvements to force feedback, … [Read more...]
iRacing adds the Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 Clubsport MR in March
It seems like the German sports car manufacturer is everywhere in virtual motorsport right now, as iRacing will release the Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 Clubsport MR to purchase and drive in March 2020. The 718 Cayman will compete in the iRacing IMSA Michelin Pilot Challenge for 2020 Season 2 as part of the multi-class line-up of cars. Plus it also gets a support series … [Read more...]
Porsche Hall of Legends VR Experience Coming Soon
There's a pretty big crossover between enjoying racing sims, loving cars, and being into technology. So while it isn't a game, I though you might be interested in the new Porsche Hall of Legends VR Experience which will be released on Steam on February 24, 2020. The virtual reality title covers the history of Porsche Motorsport from 1894 right up to the latest Formula E … [Read more...]
New Gran Turismo Sport Collaboration With Porsche
Fancy driving the new all-electric Porsche Taycan Turbo S, a design study of the Le Mans-winning Porsche 917, or an entirely new and exclusive virtual concept car? With a new Gran Turismo Sport collaboration with Porsche announced at the Frankfurt Motor Show, that's what you're going to get. The news revealed that Polyphony Digital and Porsche have ben working together for a … [Read more...]
iRacing Adds Porsches From January 2017
If you're a fan of rear-engined German sportscars, then you may be excited as iRacing adds Porsches from January 2017. And it's also notable given that a few years ago, the licence for the cars meant they appeared in relatively few games - it seems that now they've seen the benefits of opening up. The announcement was focused around the first car to be digitally created, … [Read more...]
Forza Horizon 2 Porsche Expansion Pack released
The previously leaked Forza Horizon 2 Porsche Expansion Pack is now available. There aren't any official details on how Turn 10 were able to strike a deal with Electronic Arts, who still hold the official Porsche License, but obviously it's a familiar situation after the similar circumstances with Forza Motorsport 4. It's like 2012 all over again... Included in the Porsche pack … [Read more...]
Porsches back in Forza 4 with the Porsche Expansion Pack in May
Porsche fans will be celebrating as the Porsche Expansion Pack has been announced for Forza Motorsport 4, with 30 models from the German sportscar maker, 20 new Porsche-centric events and 10 new Xbox Live Achievements worth 250 extra Gamercore points. It seems as if Turn 10 Studios and Electronic Arts may have buried the hatchet, with seven new Porsches for the Forza … [Read more...]
Need for Speed: The Run adds Porsche Carrera S and Lambo Miura
Two more cars have been added to the official car list for Need for Speed: The Run, with one a Limited Edition extra that explains why Electronic Arts might have been keen not to licence Porsche cars to Turn 10 for Forza Motorsport 4. The first is the Lamborghini Miura SV, the gorgeous twin-seater mid-engined sports car produced between 1966 and 1972, and immortalised in the … [Read more...]