As the nights draw in and October comes to its traditionally spooky close, the month has heralded the release of a new trailer for Slightly Mad Studios' Project CARS. Demonstrating the dynamic weather and time-of-day systems at a superb sim-racing location, the video was first shown in London during the 2014 Golden Joystick Awards. Halloween is here... Beginning … [Read more...]
RaceRoom: Euronics Experience Video
Sector3 Studios has very quickly brought new life – and features – to its free-to-play/premium content RaceRoom Racing Experience (R3E/RRRE) late this year. Before we expand on that swathe of new modes and revisions in a dedicated piece, we head back to R3E with a one-lap video for the first time since the game servers fell quiet this Summer. Today, ORD shows the founding part … [Read more...]
DRIVECLUB: ORD’s First Norway Video
Building on the expanded coverage we've brought to our YouTube channel this year, the PS4 makes its OnlineRaceDriver video début with a new racer that's sadly had a difficult start to its life: Driveclub. Driveclub - A Beginning We begin by introducing Evolution Studios' game with recordings made during the earliest, much-reported post-release days. Despite all of the talk of … [Read more...]
GRID Autosport: Mini Cup Video
We say 'hello' at OnlineRaceDriver to our new team member, Ben, with the first of his XBOX 360 game videos. Our initial meeting gets off to a noteworthy start as our new contributor, muscle car appreciator and virtual racer takes us for an introductory look at GRID Autosport. The Mighty Mini Ben takes us to an early stage of his GRID Autosport career through the sights and … [Read more...]
Project CARS: Azure Circuit Huayra Video
Having a breather from race driving, we recently took Project CARS' Pagani Huayra to the Mediterranean Azure Circuit for an accelerated day. 24 little hours... That is, one full day – a complete twenty-four hour cycle and almost all seasons! With thirty other cars racing around the street course, over twenty minutes of game time are compressed into … [Read more...]
F1 2013: Jerez Williams FW12 Video
Though nothing has been said of F1 2015, Codemasters' upcoming F1 2014 won't include any 'Classic' content. Being in a bit of a Grand Prix swing at the moment, we're feeling that it's a good time to add some older cars to our F1 coverage. As F1 2013 prepares to depart the top step, OnlineRaceDriver adds another F1 reference point with one of 2013's memorable cars. The … [Read more...]
F1 2014: Steam Pre-Order Open Now
Behind all of the F1 2014 and F1 2015 fanfare in recent weeks, one format remained oddly in the shadows for download pricing: the PC. As noted in our earlier Red Bull Hot Lap feature that included news of F1 2014 and Codemasters' general plans for next year, information on pricing was non-existent on F1 2014's Steam page. Thankfully, it has been updated. Released on the … [Read more...]
Simraceway: Lotus 72 Brands Hatch Video
Simraceway is here again and we're running at Kent's Brands Hatch Circuit. This over-before-you-know-it run covers the longer Grand Prix layout. The car is Emerson Fittipaldi's 1973 race and Constructors Championship-winning Lotus 72. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9xJ9aZn7u3A Though their individual driving campaigns were hampered by several retirements between them, … [Read more...]
F1 2014: Sochi Hot Lap Video
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...]
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...]
Driveclub: Gamescom 2014 Trailer
Alongside demonstrations of Evolution Studios' fantastic-looking new PlayStation 4 game, new footage was released for Gamescom 2014. Alongside showing a range of racing environments and cars, the club aspect that inspires the name was also thoroughly emphasised in the video. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dq-MFP-9P-Y As close as it now is following the game's protracted … [Read more...]
Project CARS: Gamescom 2014 Trailer
F1 2014: Spa Hot Lap Video
Here's Part Two of Codemasters' F1 2014 Hot Lap previews: Like the previous video, active replay-style cameras are used throughout. There is no full-lap in-car footage available at this time, unfortunately. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8phnmJ6tUwc Driving... The car is Nico Hülkenberg's #27 Force India VJM07. Conditions at Spa-Francorchamps are... wet! F1 2014 can now … [Read more...]