One of the most popular tracks for motorcycle racers, and a recent addition to the DTM calendar, TT Circuit Assen is coming soon to RaceRoom. It follows the recent release of Nogaro as another new venue for the racing sim. Opened in 1955, and using around a third of an original street circuit which had hosted the Dutch TT since 1926, the layout was originally 4.7 miles of … [Read more...]
RaceRoom Update 0.9.3.029 Adds The Nogaro Circuit
A new venue arrives from Sector3 Studios as RaceRoom update 0.9.3.029 adds the Nogaro circuit. Also known as the Circuit Paul Armagnac, the French track is the main focus on the release, but there's also a new Nurburgring layout, a game crash fix and some tweaks to the Formula RaceRoom U.S and Tatuus F4. The first purpose-built racing circuit in France opened on 3rd October … [Read more...]
RaceRoom V0.9.3.028 Adds The Mercedes-AMG GT4
There's 2.15GB to download for the free-to-play racing sim, as RaceRoom V0.9.3.028 adds the Mercedes-AMG GT4. Some other fixes and improvements are included to various tracks and cars, but the big news is the 4.0 litre V8 racing car with direct injection and biturbo charging. If you're not enticed by the Mercedes, then there's a new WTCR layout for Motorland Aragon, and … [Read more...]
RaceRoom Update 0.9.3.019 Released
There's a fairly sizeable 3GB download from Sector3 Studios with RaceRoom update 0.9.3.019 released to fix and improve various aspects of the racing sim. A couple of multiplayer bugs have now been solved, and you'll have to be careful on the grid as the tolerance for jumping the start has now been reduced. Plus a couple of holes at Zaandvoort and Zhejiang have now been fixed … [Read more...]
SimBin UK Delete All Their Social Media Accounts
We've been hoping for a positive outcome since GTR3 was first revealed back at the start of 2017. But following on from the closure of the official Discord, it's not looking good when SimBin UK delete all their social media accounts. The Twitter (https://twitter.com/simbin_uk), Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/simbinstudiosuk) and Facebook … [Read more...]
The RaceRoom Summer Sale 2021 Is On Now
It's a good time to invest in new sim racing content, as the RaceRoom Summer Sale 2021 is on now. And that means you can save a big amount, with up to 50% off individual cars, and packs discounted by up to 25%. Which means it's a great time to take another look at the free to play title, especially following the recent major Force Feedback update. The sale runs until 25th … [Read more...]
RaceRoom Update 0.9.3.012 Released
Sector3 Studios have joined the sim racing developers adding game improvements on the weekends with RaceRoom Update 0.9.3.012 released on Saturday. It's a small 530MB download with a short list of changes, and two cars being tweaked. The DTM 2020 and Tatus F4 get some changes to default setups, and there are some tweaks to the Nordschleife and Zandvoort circuits. And that's … [Read more...]
Two New RaceRoom Hotfixes Released
When you release a major update to any sim racing title, it's going to need some follow-ups as your code gets implemented by thousands of different drivers, each with their own computer and race set-up. And that's the case with two new RaceRoom hotfixes released by Sector 3 Studios within a week of the June 2021 revision of force feedback and lots more. It's surprising how … [Read more...]
June 2021 RaceRoom Update Adds A New Force Feedback Model
It's been talked about for a while, and you can now try out the new Force Feedback system released in the sizeable June 2021 RaceRoom update. Sector3 Studios have been talking about the rebuild of FFB for a while, and the improvements to the feeling and response across all the cars in the racing sim. It's completely physics-based, so you will now get all tyre forces, … [Read more...]
May 2021 RaceRoom Dev Notes Offer Intriguing News
There are some very intriguing new features coming to RaceRoom Racing Experience, as revealed in the May 2021 RaceRoom Dev Notes shared by by Sector3 Producer J-F Chardon. Including a complete reworking of the force feedback system, new menu and reply options, and confirmation that the Opel Astra TCR will be coming soon to the racing sim. Also briefly mentioned is the next … [Read more...]
RaceRoom Update 0.9.2.38 and 0.9.2.39 Released
Sector 3 Studios have gone for the small and often approach with both RaceRoom update 0.9.2.38 and 0.9.2.39 released in the last 24 hours. The first update includes some bug fixes, including an issue with the checkered flag appearing a lap early in multiclass races, issues with banned users immediately rejoining dedicated servers, and a problem with cars falling through the … [Read more...]
RaceRoom Update 0.9.2.36 Targets GT3 BoP
Sector3 Studios have prepared for upcoming eSports series, including the ADAC GT Masters, as RaceRoom update 0.9.2.36 targets GT3 BoP for closer racing between the different cars. It's tricky to balance the difference between the work of various manufacturers in a championship, whether that's in sim racing or the real world. So it's not surprising we often see balance of … [Read more...]
Simbin Studios Are Closing The GTR3 Discord And Restructuring the Project
It's hard to know where to start with the announcement that Simbin Studios are closing the GTR3 Discord channel while the project undergoes a necessary restructure. The sim racing game was announced in early 2017, covered in some sparse updates through until August 2019, and an official Discord channel launched in December 2020. Now it's being closed. Why does this matter? … [Read more...]
RaceRoom Update V0.9.2.34 Released
Sector3 Studios have released a whole range of car tweaks with RaceRoom Update V0.9.2.34 released now to download, along with some extra tools for dedicated servers, and AI tweaks for some specific circuits. The server tools are quite interesting, as you can now use a Power Restrictor to balance car models with a range of 90-100% available. Which is obviously pretty useful … [Read more...]
RaceRoom 2020 WTCR Car Pack and Update 0.9.2.29 Out Now
Time to get downloading, with the RaceRoom 2020 WTCR Car Pack and Update 0.9.2.29 both available now. We previously featured the new WTCR cars when they were previewed by Sector 3 Studios. But the pack is now on sale for £16.37, with cars currently priced at £3.44 each, including the new Renault Megane RS TCR and Cupa Leon Competicion. The RaceRoom 2020 WTCR Car Pack also … [Read more...]