Williams Grand Prix Engineering has launched its new esports venture, ahead of the outfit's competitive debut in the F1 eSports Series. Titled "Williams eSports", this new outfit will allow Williams to compete "in a range of online sim racing competitions". Bar the aforementioned F1 eSports Pro Series, it's unknown at time of writing which competitions […]
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The action arcade racing game Burnout Revenge is now playable on the Xbox One, courtesy of the system's Backwards Compatibility programme. As with the backwards compatible version of Burnout Paradise, this iteration of Burnout Revenge uses the Xbox 360 version of the game – boasting improved fidelity and effects over the original Xbox release. Unlike […]
NewsAssetto Corsa will be used to host the upcoming Porsche E-Carrera Cup Italia esports series. Created in conjunction with Porsche Italia, Sparco Gaming, Ak Informatica and Kunos Simulazioni, the Porsche E-Carrera Cup Italia will Upon run alongside the real-life Porsche Carrera Cup Italia series. The Porsche E-Carrera Cup will also receive high-profile coverage in motorsports […]
NewsThe public beta for Codemasters' upcoming racing game Onrush will officially launch next week on 17th May. Open to users across the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One platforms, the beta test will officially launch at 2PM British Summertime on 17th May, and conclude on 10AM British Summertime on 21st May. The upcoming Onrush open beta […]
NewsGran Turismo Sport's first World Tour exhibition race will be launched later this week, in conjunction with the real life Nurburgring 24 Hours endurance race. Featuring 30 European competitors selected by Gran Turismo developer Polyphony Digital, the series of race events will be hosted live at the Nurburgring, from a booth located near one of […]
NewsMilestone has released a new trailer for MotoGP 18 – providing a first look at the upcoming racing game in action. Depicting Valentino Rossi navigating his way to the race lead around the Misano Circuit, the new trailer clearly showcases MotoGP 18's increased visual quality over previous titles. The trailer also appears to depict additional […]
NewsThe latest content update for Forza Motorsport 7 – adding, amongst other items and fixes, the 2018 Honda Civic Type R hot hatchback. One of the Forza franchise's most requested cars in recent times, the latest iteration of the Honda Civic Type R is also making its racing game debut via this new update for […]
NewsA new piece of free downloadable content has been announced for the off-road driving simulator Spintires: MudRunner. Titled "The Ridge", the main highlight of the free DLC is the all-new "Scavenge" game mode it introduces to Spintires: MudRunner. In this mode, players will need to find log piles from up to three randomly-selected "scavenge locations", […]
NewsAnother batch of vehicles yet to be made available in Forza Motorsport 7 have been found in the game's files. Following on from last week's similar Forza Motorsport 7 thumbnail leak, the new content has again been identified by the GTPlanet forum user 'TheAdmiester'. Though only consisting of two cars, the leaked content is of […]
NewsForza Motorsport 7's multiplayer modes have been further expanded with the introduction of class-based hopper lobbies to the game. Covering all of Forza Motorsport 7's car classes, the class-based lobbies will also be permanent additions to the game's multiplayer lineup. Unlike most of Forza Motorsport 7's gameplay offerings, the class-based lobbies aren't beholden to car […]
NewsThe latest content update for Gran Turismo Sport has been released – introducing an array of features and additions to the PS4-exclusive racing game. Weighing in at 1.8GB in size, the main highlight of the update is the Toyota GR Supra Racing Concept. A new addition to Gran Turismo Sport's well-populated Group 3 category, the […]
NewsThe recently-revealed BMW M2 Competition performance coupe has made its inaugural racing game appearance in CSR Racing 2. Introduced to the game mere hours after the vehicle made its global debut, the BMW M2 Competition was brought to the Zynga-developed mobile game via a cooperative effort between BMW and CSR Racing 2's design team. As […]
NewsThe latest premium content pack for Gravel has been released, introducing new events and an all-new vehicle class to Milestone's arcade racing game. Titled the "King of Buggies" pack, the premium content addition brings an array of five ATVs to Gravel. The full ATV lineup in the King of Buggies DLC has been listed below: […]
NewsThe latest update for Forza Motorsport 7 has been released, introducing an array of additions and improvements to the title. Focused primarily on fixes for bugs and glitches, the new update also introduces new features for Forza Motorsport 7's multiplayer mode. Developer Turn 10 Studios is placing a particular emphasis on the new telemetry system […]
NewsAn array of vehicles yet to officially be introduced to Forza Motorsport 7 have allegedly been found in the game's files. According to the GTPlanet user 'TheAdmiester' (who's had prior form in identifying cars that were eventually launched in Forza Horizon 3 and Forza Motorsport 7), thumbnail images for 18 cars that aren't available in […]
NewsAnother seven-strong roster of vehicles is now available in Forza Motorsport 7, courtesy of the new K1 Speed Car Pack. The final car pack included in Forza Motorsport 7's Car Pass bundle, the K1 Speed Car Pack has a particular emphasis on racing cars, with only three of the seven included cars being production vehicles. […]
NewsThe second F1 Esports Series will switch over to the still-in-development F1 2018, during the competition's team-based Pro Championships phase. As stated in the Q&A section of the F1 Esports Series' website, F1 2017 will be retained for the four online qualification rounds. The wording in the Q&A also implies F1 2017 will be used […]
NewsForza Motorsport 7's April car pack has been leaked on the Microsoft Store marketplace, ahead of the content's official launch later this week. According to the product listing, the upcoming K1 Speed Car Pack will seemingly be somewhat focused on racing cars. For instance, the 'Greenwood Corvette' that participated in the 1976 24 Hours of […]
NewsAudi has officially unveiled its contribution to the Vision Gran Turismo initiative: the e-tron Vision Gran Turismo track car concept. A project that stems back to February 2013, the Audi e-tron Vision Gran Turismo is also the first drivable Vision Gran Turismo concept – with the car set to be used as a "race taxi" […]
NewsAlpha test registrations for an upcoming Codemasters mobile racing game are now open. Exclusively eligible for testers with iOS devices, the upcoming alpha test is for a title that Codemasters has yet to officially announce. As such, applicants will need to agree to the terms of a non-disclosure agreement in order to become an alpha […]
NewsThe iconic Lancia 037 is supposedly set to make its Gran Turismo debut in Gran Turismo Sport at some point in the near future. According to a now-deleted Instagram post by the classic and sports car broker Girardo and Co, the Lancia 037 will be "coming to a PlayStation near you soon". Though Gran Turismo […]
NewsThe second Formula 1 Esports Series competition will officially start on 13th April 2018. Following on from the successful inaugural season from 2017, the new Formula 1 Esports Series will once again pit the fastest players of the F1 2017 game – with a prize fund of "at least $200,000" USD being up for grabs […]
NewsThe first iteration of Nissan's ZX-Turbo IMSA prototype will be introduced to Forza Motorsport 7 in April 2018. As stated in the most recent 'Week In Review' post on the official Forza Motorsport 7 website (since updated to remove the Nissan reference), the 1985 Nissan ZX-Turbo – which isn't currently available in the game – […]
NewsThe Monster Energy Cup is now available as a premium add-on for Monster Energy Supercross – The Official Videogame. Purchasable as a stand-alone DLC or included as part of the game's Season Pass, the Monster Energy Cup introduces the custom Las Vegas venue to the game – complete with the track layout used during the […]
News13 new cars are coming to Gran Turismo Sport next week, as part of a new content update due this week. Teased on the Twitter feed of Gran Turismo Sport's game director, Kazunori Yamauchi, the baker's dozen of automotive additions appear to cover a broad array of vehicles. Much like prior Gran Turismo Sport content […]
NewsThe independently-developed rally simulator gRally is gearing up for launch as a Steam Early Access title. A project that stems back to 2011, gRally will soon be introduced to the popular PC storefront – though the developer has yet to publish a definitive launch date for the rally sim. Despite the lack of a launch […]
NewsThe first official teaser material for an upcoming Sonic The Hedgehog-related racing game has been published. Currently consisting of a 22-seconds-long trailer, the teaser all-but-confirms a car-based Sonic arcade racing game is currently in the pipelines. Little else can be gleaned from the trailer, other than the last word in the game's title being "Racing". […]
NewsThe first teaser image for Audi's Vision Gran Turismo concept car has been released, ahead of the car's official unveiling within the next few weeks. Seemingly developed at least in association with Audi's performance car and motorsports division, Audi Sport, the new Vision Gran Turismo will be introduced to Gran Turismo Sport on 9th April […]
NewsThe much-anticipated Porsche Legends Pack for Project CARS 2 is now available for players on the PC, PlayStation 4 and Xbox One. Priced in the UK at £7.99 on consoles and £8.49 on Steam, the Porsche Legends Pack introduces a selection of nine cars to the game, as well as Porsche's FIA-certified test track in […]
NewsThe recently-unveiled Toyota GR Supra Racing Concept will be making its eventual racing game debut in Gran Turismo Sport. Derived from the Toyota FT-1 concept car (which, in turn, gave rise to a motorsports-inspired Vision Gran Turismo variant), the Toyota GR Supra Racing Concept will be introduced to Gran Turismo Sport sometime in April 2018. […]
NewsThe March Car Pack for Forza Motorsport 7 has been revealed, ahead of its official release on 6th March 2018. Defying the trend of being named after a main sponsor, Forza Motorsport 7's March Car Pack introduces another batch of seven vehicles to the racing game, with a healthy split between series production and racing […]
NewsThe latest installment in the Asphalt mobile racing game series has been initially launched in the Philippines, ahead of a future full launch. As with prior Asphalt titles, Asphalt 9: Legends tasks players with racing a variety of performance cars on an array of stylised locations. Though an exact number of locations wasn't disclosed by […]
NewsThe United States-focused follow-up to the popular off-road driving game Spintires has been confirmed, ahead of its release before the end of 2018. Currently known only by its 'MudRunner: USA' working title, the upcoming Spintires game has been created in part with North American players in mind. According to the community manager at Spintires: We […]
NewsThe backwards-compatible version of the original Forza Horizon game has now been enhanced for use on the Xbox One X console. As with existing 'Xbox One X Enhanced' Xbox 360 games, the boost to Forza Horizon is primarily focused on upgrading the visual quality. On top of improving the aliasing effects, the Xbox One X-supported […]
NewsAnother dozen vehicles are set to be introduced to Gran Turismo Sport, as part of an upcoming content update for the title. Teased on the official Twitter feed of GT Sport's game director, Kazunori Yamauchi, the 12 new cars appear appear to be predominantly road cars – further populating Gran Turismo Sport's burgeoning mid and […]
NewsThe first Forza Motorsport 7-hosted Forza Racing Championship series has been officially announced, ahead of its launch on 2nd April 2018. Set to kick off in full after an IMSA-presented, pre-season invitational event on 24th March, the Forza Racing Championship 2018 is expected to be the largest in ForzaRC history – with over $250,000 worth […]
NewsThe Honda Civic GRC has been spotted in gameplay footage of Forza Motorsport 7 – heavily suggesting the rallycross car will be coming to the game. As first noted by Forza Motorsport forum user 'sgsuperman105', the Honda Civic GRC can be spotted in the GameStop TV video from the 2:05 mark. The vehicle can also […]
NewsThe next 10 vehicles that are set to be introduced to Gran Turismo Sport have been teased, ahead of their introduction to the game later this week. Initially hinted at by Gran Turismo creator Kazunori Yamauchi on his official Twitter page, the array of new cars appear to cover a broad array of ages and […]
NewsThe Forza Motorsport 7 Totino's Car Pack has been revealed in full, ahead of its official launch later today. Much like prior car packs, the Forza Motorsport 7 Totino's Car Pack contains cars that haven't been featured in a Forza game before. The vehicle diversity is also of note, with post-war economy cars, homologation specials […]
NewsThe all-new Hyundai Veloster N hot hatchback will be coming to Forza Motorsport 7 for free on 16th January 2018. Recently revealed in full at the 2018 North American International Auto Show in Detroit, the Hyundai Veloster N will be available for all Forza Motorsport 7 players who download the 'Hyundai Veloster N and Turbo […]
NewsThe upcoming rally title Dakar 18 has been announced, ahead of its official release at some point in 2018. Developed by Bigmoon Studios and set to be published by Deep Silver, Dakar 18 will be released later this year on the PC, PlayStation 4 and Xbox One platforms. Based on the currently-active 2018 running of […]
NewsForza Motorsport 7 is potentially the most important Forza titles released for quite some time. On top of being a prime system seller for the new Xbox One X console, Forza Motorsport 7 also launches right in the midst of an exceptionally busy year for the racing gaming genre. So, with such pressure to deliver, […]
ReviewsOfficial racing wheel support will be introduced to Need for Speed Payback on 19th December – albeit, initially at least, in a limited capacity. Set to coincide with the launch of the Speedcross Expansion DLC, the new update will allow Logitech G29 and Logitech G920 users to play the open world racing game on their […]
NewsThe first substantial piece of premium DLC for Need for Speed Payback will be released on 19th December 2017 – adding new cars and a new racing discipline to the open world racing game. Named after the new car class contained in the DLC, Need for Speed Payback's Speedcross Expansion primarily revolves around a Gymkhana-esque […]
NewsAn assortment of cars set to be introduced to Forza Motorsport 7 have allegedly been discovered in the game's XML files. Supposedly uncovered on the GTPlanet Forums by user 'TheAdmiester', the line-up consists of 12 vehicles that currently aren't available in Forza Motorsport 7. The full list of cars highlighted in the GTPlanet post has […]
NewsPlayStation VR compatibility will be coming to WipEout Omega Collection, via a free update scheduled for release in early 2018. Officially announced during the PlayStation Experience showcase event, the VR update for WipEout Omega Collection will allow players to race on every track in the game using the PlayStation VR headset. Full head tracking when […]
NewsThe clubs functionality has been introduced to Dirt 4, allowing players to better organise online races and championships in the game. An iterations of the Leagues setup in Dirt Rally, Dirt 4’s Clubs mechanic also now provides Codemasters with “a lot more options to explore when looking at competitive gaming with DiRT” – suggesting the […]
NewsA substantial new update for Forza Motorsport 7 has been released, introducing an array of improvements, content and features to the title. Headlining the update is the introduction of the organised Leagues online multiplayer lobbies. Similar in setup to the system that debuted in Forza Motorsport 6, Forza Motorsport 7's Leagues have now adopted a […]
NewsThe release of the upcoming open-world racing game The Crew 2 has been postponed, publisher Ubisoft has confirmed. Originally slated for launch on 16th March 2018, The Crew 2 will now go on sale sometime during the first half of the 2018 fiscal year. As a result, The Crew 2 will be released sometime between […]
NewsThe upcoming Bonus Pack 3 downloadable content pack for Assetto Corsa will be released from 20th December 2017. Set to introduce seven new Italian performance cars to the multi-platform simulator, the Assetto Corsa Bonus Pack 3 DLC will be made available to PC players first on 20th December 2017. It's currently unknown when the pack […]
NewsA new array of road and racing cars have been introduced to Forza Motorsport 7, courtesy of the latest premium car pack. Included in the Forza Motorsport 7 Doritos Car Pack are seven new-to-Forza vehicles, ranging from legends of pre-war grand prix racing to some of the fastest SUVs to ever enter production. The Forza […]
NewsFanatec has unveiled its latest addition to the CSL Elite wheel rim range, ahead of its official release in February 2018. Officially called the Fanatec CSL Elite Steering Wheel Mclaren GT3, the new rim is claimed to be an almost-exact reproduction of the wheel used in McLaren's real life GT racing cars. According to Fanatec, […]
NewsThe two-times Formula One champion Fernando Alonso has co-launched an all-new esports racing team, in partnership with Logitech G and G2 Esports. Officially titled 'FA Racing G2 Logitech G', this new venture – with Fernando Alonso involved as the team principal – will be positioned as an elite esports team "that all sim racing enthusiasts […]
NewsA new Formula E-themed piece of DLC will soon be released for the PC racing sim rFactor 2, developer Studio 397 has confirmed. According to the developer, the new rFactor 2 add-on will introduce the full Season 4 Formula E grid and the Hong Kong street circuit to the title. Studio 397 also claims the […]
NewsA traditional singleplayer campaign mode will be introduced to Gran Turismo Sport in a free update scheduled for release sometime in December 2017. Heavily inspired by the 'GT Mode' setups in prior Gran Turismo games, the 'GT League' tasks players with completing an array of singleplayer races – with more events set to be added […]
NewsMore offline compatibility will headline Gran Turismo Sport's next free update, due for release on 27th November 2017. Though not the only addition in the v1.06 update, the extra offline functionality is the most prominent feature of the patch. Upon installing the update, players will be able to participate in Gran Turismo Sport's Campaign challenges […]
NewsThe Dutch sim racer Rudy van Buren has been announced as the winner of the first ever World's Fastest Gamer esports competition. A World's Fastest Gamer finalist upon winning the rFactor 2-hosted qualifying round, van Buren will now be offered a one-year contract to work for McLaren's Formula One team as an official simulator driver […]
NewsNeed for Speed Payback developer Ghost Games has adjusted the progression system, in a bid to make player progression "a much more enjoyable experience". Detailed on the official Need for Speed sub-Reddit, the tweaks to Need for Speed Payback's player progression mechanics primarily focuses on increasing the amount of REP experience points and Bank in-game […]
NewsHonda has officially unveiled its inaugural contribution to the Vision Gran Turismo concept car initiative: the succinctly-named Honda Sports Vision Gran Turismo. A collaborative effort between Honda's design and engineering teams in Japan and the United States, the Honda Sports Vision Gran Turismo is billed as a "true sports model" that "pursues the fun of […]
NewsThe Xbox One X version of Forza Motorsport 7 is available to download ahead of the console's full release, courtesy of a new patch for the title. Dubbed the "biggest and best update in Forza history", the new patch introduces the higher-grade assets and features that are available when playing Forza Motorpsort 7 on an […]
NewsThe first of Forza Motorsport 7's myriad monthly car packs has been revealed in full, ahead of the DLC's release next week. Called the 'Forza Motorsport 7 Samsung QLED TV Car Pack', this new piece of premium content introduces seven new-to-Forza vehicles to Forza Motorsport 7. Historic racing car enthusiasts are particularly well catered for […]
NewsThe Ferrari 70th Anniversary Pack for Assetto Corsa is now available to purchase on consoles – albeit with an unlocking issue affecting Xbox One users At time of writing, the seven-car-strong DLC is available to purchase and unlock without a hitch for the PlayStation 4 version of Assetto Corsa. However, Xbox One users are currently […]
NewsA custom Ford F-150 Raptor pick-up truck inspired by the Xbox One X has been revealed at the 2017 SEMA custom car show. Dubbed the Ford F-150 Raptor Xbox One X Edition, the modified pick-up's most obvious alteration is the green-and-black colourscheme adopted inside and out – complete with graphics and motifs to reference the […]
NewsLong-distance endurance racing has arrived in Motorsport Manager, courtesy of a new DLC pack released for the management simulator title. As the premium add-on's name suggests, the Endurance Series DLC tasks players with managing an LMP1-esque racing team over longer-distance races that can last up to nine hours in length. Players will also need to […]
NewsCodemasters' new racing title ONRUSH has been officially announced at the 2017 Paris Games Week during the PlayStation Media Conference. Developed by the former Evolution Studios team, ONRUSH is described by Codemasters as an "over-the-top arcade racer" that provides a "visually stunning, phenomenally fun and fresh take on what it means to race". In particular, […]
NewsSony will be kickstarting the major proceedings at this year's Paris Games Week expo later today, courtesy of its PlayStation Media Showcase demonstration. As expected, Sony will be bringing several first and third party titles to its PlayStation conference, with the statement of "E3 was only half the story" being the only pre-showcase allusion to […]
NewsThe latest addition to the long-running Vision Gran Turismo concept car initiative has been revealed in full at the Tokyo Motor Show. Created by the famed Italian coachbuilder Zagato, the IsoRivolta Vision Gran Turismo is a tribute to the classic Iso Rivolta from the 1960s – even though the VGT concept shares very few if […]
NewsThe Peugeot L750 R Hybrid Vision Gran Turismo has been officially revealed, ahead of the launch of Gran Turismo Sport on 17th October 2017. As well as being the latest addition to the long-running Vision Gran Turismo initiative, the L750 R Hybrid is also Peugeot's second contribution to the Gran Turismo-associated concept car programme – […]
NewsThe North American motorsports body IMSA has announced a new partnership with the long-running Forza Motorsport series. Declared to coincide with the initial launch window for Forza Motorsport 7, the new "strategic partnership" between IMSA and the Forza franchise will build upon the already long-running collaborations between the two brands. In particular, the new alliance […]
NewsTurn 10 Studios has confirmed it will soon be altering the perks available to Forza Motorsport 7 players who acquired the premium VIP add-on pack. As stated in a post on the official Forza Motorsport website from Alan Hartman (Studio Head at Turn 10 Studios), the alteration has been made in response to player feedback […]
NewsSet to be released in the next two weeks, Forza Motorsport 7 could very well be the most important entry in the franchise’s history. On top of flaunting the new Xbox One X console, Forza Motorsport 7 is also being released in a hotly contested year for racing games. Based on the brief hands-on time […]
PreviewsMcLaren Automotive has unveiled a surprise new addition to the ever-growing Vision Gran Turismo concept car initiative. Called the 'McLaren Ultimate Vision Gran Turismo', the new design study is McLaren's extreme interpretation of what a future McLaren road car could potentially resemble in the year 2030. Developing 1,150 horsepower and 940 lb-ft of torque, the […]
NewsZagato's contribution to the long-running Vision Gran Turismo initiative has been announced ahead of the vehicle's official unveiling later in 2017. First teased in late 2013 when Zagato was announced as one of the original 19 brands involved with the Vision Gran Turismo programme, the IsoRivolta Vision Gran Turismo is also set to be featured […]
NewsThe remaining racing cars set to be included in Forza Motorsport 7 have been officially announced by developer Turn 10 Studios. Consisting of 116 vehicles, the competition car line-up covers an expectedly broad array of vehicles – ranging from lightweight junior single-seaters and new competition car models from active 2017 motorsports seasons, to vintage racing […]
NewsThe first batch of Forza Motorsport 7's 'Forza Edition' customised cars have been showcased by developer Turn 10 Studios. Identical in concept to the 'Horizon Edition' cars from Forza Horizon 3, Forza Motorsport 7's Forza Edition cars are in essence built-up versions of specific cars available in the base game. As well as being built-up […]
NewsDetails on Forza Motorsport 7's required PC specs and PC-specific features have been officially disclosed by developer Turn 10 Studios. The main focal point of the announcement was the list of peripherals that are compatible with the PC version of Forza Motorsport 7. In total, 31 different racing wheels will be fully supported in Forza […]
NewsThe first ever official Formula One esports series will officially commence later this year, with the grand final to be set alongside the final round of the real Formula One World Championship. To be hosted on F1 2017, the competition will run from 4th September 2017 to 25th November 2017, with the final concluding the […]
NewsMilestone has released a new gameplay trailer for Gravel, to coincide with its presence at the Gamescom expo. No groundbreaking new details on the title were revealed in the trailer, but the accompanying announcement did confirm Gravel will contain in excess of 50 routes. As well as fictional layots set in locations such as Australian […]
NewsThe 1929 Mercedes-Benz S Barker Tourer is the latest Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance entrant to be presented with the event's annual Gran Turismo Trophy award. As a result of the prize, the classc one-off Mercedes pre-war sports touring car is now eligible to be included in a future Gran Turismo entry. However, due to the […]
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