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News BugBear demonstrate Next Car Game’s soft body deformation in damage test video

I've said it before, and I'll say it again: when it comes to damage modelling, the majority of racing games fail to satisfy my sadistic appetite for destruction, with predefined damage modelling and primitive texture changes depicting scratched paintwork. Admittedly, this is often down to limitations imposed by real world car manufacturers who weep at […]

News WRC 4 trailer showcases new lighting and weather effects

Milestone have been a little on the quiet side when it comes to official WRC 4 gameplay videos lately, opting to tantalise us with brief snippets of action that highlight the improved environments, graphics and physics. This latest short but sweet gameplay trailer gives us a first glimpse of WRC 4's the new lighting and […]

News Gran Turismo 7 coming to PS4 in “a year or two”

Still pining for Gran Turismo 6? Us too. It's a relief, then, to be able to say that there's now less than 3 months to wait until Polyphony's PS3 swanswong driving simulator is unleashed. In a new interview with Japanese magazine Famitsu translated by Polygon, series Godfather Kazunori Yamauchi was questioned about the current development state of GT6: “It’s really hard […]

News Watch F1 2013’s new Estoril track in action on a DBox

If you want a special setup for playing F1 2013 that provides unbridled immersion, this has to be it: all you need is a high spec PC, a projector screen and a D-box motion rig . Oh, and probably a substantial wad of cash too. Alan was fortunate enough to put F1 2013 through its […]

Interviews DriveClub Gamescom interview

Rounding off our coverage on DriveClub from Gamescom, Alan stopped off for a chat with the developers at Evolution Studios, where Design Director Paul Rustchynsky and Community Manager Jamie Brayshaw discuss factors such as finding that all-important sweet spot between arcade and simulation handling, the painstaking process of recording the audio of every car and […]

News Thrustmaster TX Xbox One wheel will feature force feedback

When Thrustmaster unveiled their TX wheel for the Xbox One, we were concerned about its apparent lack of force feedback from the teaser announcement. Fortunately, our worries have been eradicated as Thrustmaster have released a small snippet from the full specification confirming that the TX will indeed feature force feedback in the form of an intriguing […]

News Assetto Corsa Lotus Exos Type 125 screenshots released

Following the acquisition of the Lotus license, Kunos Simulazioni have released some new in-game shots showcasing the Lotus Exos Type 25 open wheeler in action as the release of the final game draws closer, with preorders slated to commence this month. The Exos Type 125 was conceived by Lotus as a Formula One-spec consumer car, notable […]

News BugBear’s Next Car Game joins Steam Greenlight

Following last week's announcement that BugBear's Next Car Game, a reboot of their fabled FlatOut series with some ambitiously advanced damage modelling, that aims to bring the demolition derby genre out of hte scrapyard and back into the limelight, has been made available to preorder for a digital release in 2014, BugBear have created a […]

News F1 2013 Monza Hotlap gameplay trailer

Another weekend, another Grand Prix looms. Which can only mean one thing: yes, it's time for another Codemasters' hotlap gameplay video trailer showcasing their digital recreation of this weekend's GP circuit. This time it happens to be the Italian Monza circuit, so naturally it had to be Ferrari's Fernando Alonso on driving duties as ex-Formula […]

News Console racers frequently flock to PC’s iRacing

For avid petrolheads who want the most realistic sim racing experience possible, there's no substitute for a high-spec PC and its array of dedicated driving simulators. But while console games will inevitably attract a wider audience, veteran console racers craving a deeper driving experience are frequently migrating to iRacing, the subscription-based PC sim that is […]

News Gamescom: first look at DriveClub

We all know the Xbox One has received a royal roasting since its announcement thanks to Microsoft's misguided policies, lack of focus on core gamers and inflated price, but there's a certain game that may just sway avid racing game fanatics: I'm talking, of course, about Forza Motorsport 5. Turn 10 clearly want Forza Motorsport […]

News Forza Motorsport 5 assists comparison video

Concluding our Forza Motorsport 5 coverage, our latest Gamescom gameplay video sees Alan once again testing out the new physics engine with all the assists turned off in an Audi R18. For this run, we thought we'd have a little comparison. Curious to see how novice players will experience Forza 5, Alan flicked off the […]

News Grid 2 Demolition Derby DLC available as free update for Xbox 360 and PC, PS3 to follow

Codemasters' previously promised demolition derby add-on for Grid 2 has been unexpectedly released today for free on Xbox 360 and PC, with the PS3 version to follow in next Wednesday's Store update. In response to fan requests, the downloadable add-on reunites us with Race Driver Grid's demolition derby component, adding the Jupiter Eagle Ray Mk 5 […]

News Criterion’s license revoked: EA Ghost now in charge of Need for Speed

Remember when when we posted that Criterion Games would be overseeing Need for Speed for the foreseeable future? Well, it turns out they've now been overruled by Sweedish studio EA Ghost. It's no secret that Need for Speed has been through something of an identity crisis over the years, veering into different directions as different […]

Interviews Forza Motosport 5 interview with Dan Greenawalt: pursuing perfection

After giving Forza Motorsport 5 a thorough road-test, Creative Director Dan Greenawalt took the time to have a chat with us about Turn 10's first foray into the next gen, where he discusses what he considers the four fundamentals of Forza 5: physics, graphics, multiplayer and DriveAtar, It's no secret that Forza Motorsport 5 looks […]

News rSeat RS1 announced with D-Box support

rSeat have unveiled the RS1, the latest in its long-line of high quality racing seats. The rSeat RS1 aims to set new standards in the sim racing seat market, with a new frame made of bent tubes resulting in a highly rigid structure. Consequently, it weighs around 10kg more than its predecessor, but will offer […]

News New footage of BugBear’s Next Car Game looks smashing

I have a confession to make: as much as I love cars, I also have a sadistic love for seeing them smashed beyond recognition. Because of this, I spent a lot of my youth playing games like Destruction Derby, Burnout and FlatOut. And when a game placed less emphasis on such wanton destruction, I improvised […]

News Forza Motorsport 5 hands-on: taming a McLaren P1 with no assists

In our first hands-on with Forza Motorsport 5, Alan trundled along in a Ford Focus ST in a brief one lap demo with a pad. For our second run, the ante was raised considerably: not only was the pad replaced with a prototype wheel setup and the legendary Laguna Seca replaced with the now familiar […]

News Gamescom: first look at Forza Motorsport 5

Having now trawled through our Gamescom coverage on The Crew, WRC 4 and F1 2013 where we've been bringing you a barrage of hands-on gameplay videos , we arrive at what is arguably this year's most hotly-anticipated racing game, principally because it's one of the forerunners in the race for the next generation consoles: Forza […]

News F1 2013 hot lap video showcases classic Jerez circuit

Codemasters continue their cavalcade of F1 2013 hot lap videos, this time showcasing some more classic content with a first look at the Circuito De Jerez circuit, famous for being the former home of the Spanish Grand Prix. The hot lap video, once again narrated by former race driver and current Codemasters Tech Consultant Anthony […]

News Hands-on with F1 2013’s Scenario mode

In our final F1 2013 Gamescom gameplay video, we return to the classic content with a first look at the scenario mode, which essentially replaces Champion's mode from F1 2012 featuring an introduction voiced by legendary BBC commentator Murray Walker before taking part in an historic race with set objectives – in this case, we […]

News F1 2013 Gamescom gameplay: Ferrari at Monza

With Codemasters concentrating on promoting F1 2013's classic content, we've seen very little coverage on the core game representing this year's championship. With this in mind, Alan managed to have a quick hands-on with F1 2013's contemporary content and filmed a quick race in a Ferrari racing round Monza. Here we get to see the […]

Interviews Interview: F1 2013 is “the start point for F1 classics”

Alan sat down with Game Director Paul Jeal and Communications Manager Andy Gray to discuss F1 2013's classic content – arguably the most significant and long-requested addition to the series in years. What follows is an insightful discussion with the developers, from how the classic content signifies the progression in technology of F1 through the […]

Interviews Interview: Sébastien Pellicano on WRC 4’s new physics, stages, audio and more

As part of our Gamescom coverage on WRC 4, Alan spoke with Game Director Sébastien Pellicano to find out more about the improvements we can expect from the fourth installment of WRC. As with WRC 3, Sebastian alluded to realism as a key focus during the development of WRC 4 in their drive to deliver the […]

News Thrustmaster announce the TX Racing Wheel Ferrari F458 Italia Edition for Xbox One

We've had something of an influx of next generation racing peripheral announcements lately. There was the Thrustmaster T80 Drive Club Edition, the first official wheel announced for the PS4. For the Xbox One, there was the Mad Catz Force Feedback wheel. Now, Thrustmaster (it's okay, I sitll giggle too) have retaliated with an Xbox One […]

News F1 2013 Gamescom gameplay – first look at Brands Hatch

Gamescom was something of a driving haven for racing games fans, featuring all the big titles we have to look forward to for the remainder of 2013. So far we've comprehensively covered The Crew and WRC 4 with a series of hands-on gameplay videos and developer interviews. Now we're turning our attentions to F1 2013, […]

News WRC 4 Gamescom hands-on reveals new improved audio

One of WRC 3's most common criticisms was its weedy engine sound effects – a problem that was seemingly about to reoccur in WRC 4 judging from the official gameplay footage released by Milestone which recycled WRC 3's sound effects. This didn't bode well with the community, who have been quick to deride WRC4 as […]

Interviews The Crew interview: creating limitless custom races in a seamless open world

During our visit to Gamescom, Alan managed to speak with The Crew's Creative Director Julian Gerighty to find out more about Ubisoft's ambitious open world next gen racer. One of The Crew's defining features is its enormous map that covers the whole of the United States. When asked exactly how large the game map will […]

Previews Cruising with The Crew: Gamescom gameplay video blowout

The unveiling of Ubisoft's ambitious open world driving game The Crew was one of the undisputed highlights of E3 for racing game fans, principally because it's one of few next generation racing games that offers true innovation with its daringly diverse open world map covering the whole of the USA in staggering detail that has […]

News Mad Catz Force Feedback Wheel announced for Xbox One

Not to feel left out by Thrustmaster's T80 Drive Club Edition PS4 wheel, Mad Catz have announced a new wheel designed for the Xbox One currently known simply as the Mad Catz Force Feedback Wheel. Details are currently scant (a release date and pricing have yet to be announced), but, crucially, unlike the T80 the Mad […]

News First official PS4 racing wheel announced: the Thrustmaster T80 DriveClub Edition

When Evolution Studios declared that Drive Club will support all PS4 wheels, it was surely only a matter of time before a wheel designed specifically for the PS4 would be announced. And now here it is: welcome everyone to the Thrustmaster T80 Drive Club Edition. Designed specifically for the PS4, the T80 boasts a number […]

News F1 2013 Hotlap Spa Francorchamps Gameplay Trailer

It's the Belgian Grand Prix this weekend, and to commemorate the momentous occasion Codemasters have released another of their regular F1 2013 hot lap videos to show us how the tricky Spa Francorchamps circuit compares in-game. Once again, former F1 racer and current Codies Tech Consultant Anthony Davidson takes up narration duties, giving us an informative […]

News rFactor 2’s Prototype Historic Racecars showcased in gameplay video

Image Space Incorporated recently announced the exciting addition of historic prototype racecars coming to rFactor 2, and now we finally get to see them in action courtesy of a new intense gameplay trailer produced by one of rFactor 2's resident beta testers. The car featured in the video was apparently one of the first cars […]

News Need for Speed: Rivals adds Undercover cops, brings back car customisation

Car customisation used to be a staple feature in Need for Speed, but in more recent iterations it has gradually been given less prominence. While it was partially restored in last year's Most Wanted, those hoping to personalise their cars with all manner of liveries and crazy colour schemes were left disappointed – Criterion's take on Need […]

News Gran Turismo 6’s cover car is…the Chevrolet Corvette C7

When it comes to box art, the choosen cover car for both Gran Turismo and Forza Motorsport must be a difficult decision. After all, this is the car that will inevitibly be associated with the game and fondly looked back on as a timestamp of automotive achievement. The release of Gran Turismo 4 in 2004, […]

News GT6 Gamescom trailer confirms Brands Hatch circuit and release date

Sony's Gamescom conference commenced today, and predictably Gran Turismo 6 was given significant spotlight when it came to discussing the PS3's upcoming exclusives as it begins to settle down for retirement to make way for the newborn PS4. With it came a rather rousing new trailer showcasing a number of new cars, as well as […]

News WRC 4 gameplay video showcases improved Finland stage

Following their teaser trailer in the run-up to Gamescom, Milestone has released a more extended look at WRC 4 with a new gameplay run-through. The video, which was taken from the PC version of the game, takes us through the narrow scenic Finland stage in the new 2013 Volkswagen Polo R WRC: Again, we can see […]

News First WRC 4 trailer: Rally Sweeden

Ahead of its reveal next week at Gamescom, Milestone have released the first teaser trailer for WRC 4, giving us a brief gameplay glimpse of the 2013 Citroen DS3 driven by Mikko Hirvonen and 9-times World Champion Sébastien Loeb hurtling round the snowy Sweeden stage. The visuals appear to be have been subtly refined with sharper textures, […]

Interviews Geek Week: first look at Oculus Rift

When it comes to the future of gaming, the next generation consoles are a natural talking point as we make way for Sony's PS4 and Microsoft's Xbox One. And yet for all the graphical leaps some have argued that there's been a distinct lack of innovation showcased so far. This is where Oculus Rift comes […]

News Mod support coming to Grid 2 in community patch

As we know, Codemasters are planning to release a hefty community patch for Grid 2 in the coming weeks which should address a multitude of reported issues whilst a few additions, along with the much-anticipated return of demolition derby later down the line. There's one more feature set to be included in the patch that […]

News RaceRoom Driving Controller released

After releasing several game seats and racing stands in the past, RaceRoom have unleashed their racing peripheral: the RaceRoom Driving Controller. Designed primarily for R3E and compatible for PS3 and PC, the RaceRoom Driving Controller is a uniquely designed PS3-esque gamepad with amputated analogue sticks replaced with an attached mini steering wheel that apparently offers more […]

News iRacing Ruf RT-12R screenshots released

In the racing game world, RUF, a German manufacturer renowned for building their cars based on Porsches, are commonly known as the substitute manufacturer of choice when Porsche is unavailable to lend their cars to developers due to licensing issues – i.e.the majority of racing games that aren't published by EA. iRacing is the latest […]

News Asphalt 8: Airborne delayed

Today was meant to mark the release date of Asphalt 8: Airbourne, arguably the most hotly-anticipated mobile racing game since Real Racing 3 thanks to its intoxicating blend of dazzling visuals, a plethora of real world-licensed cars and fun arcade accessibility with an increased emphasis on performing mid-race stunts. Unfortunately, those of you who were […]

Interviews Jann Mardenborough interview part 2: top tips for the GT Academy

Rounding off our extensive interview with GT Academy 2011 winner Jann Mardenborough, the young driver spared some time to offer some advice for future GT Academy hopefuls, top racing game driving tips and some insight of what to expect from the grueling national final events.

Interviews Geek Week: VVV interview Eutechnyx’s Darren Jobling

This week is Geek Week on YouTube, and to celebrate we're tracing through the history of Eutechnix's extensive games catalogue in an interview with CEO Darren Jobling, who's been in the games industry for over 25 years working on high profile retro titles such as their debut title Draconus, before Eutechnix, previously known as Zepplin […]

News Asphalt 8: Airborne Trailer prepares for launch next week

Gameloft has released a new trailer showcasing a small snippet of gameplay footage for their upcoming mobile racer Asphalt 8: Airborne. Asphalt 8 will feature revamped car handling and a new focus on performing mid-air stunts and jumps, along with spruced up graphics which are looking pretty slick in the trailer where you can see […]

Interviews Jann Mardenborough GT Academy 2011 winner interview: from avid gamer to professional racer

Jann Mardenborough's first foray into racing games started on the PS1 with the original Gran Turismo. Little did he know that this very series would shape his future career as a real life professional racing driver. It was all thanks to the GT Academy, Sony's annual competition where players compete to set the fastest times in […]

News Chevrolet Camaro GT3 now available in rFactor 2

A new GT car has joined the growing roster of rFactor2: the Chevrolet Camaro GT3, which packs in a whopping 7.9L V8 engine with 650bhp. It joins several other GT cars currently available for free: the Nissan GTR GT1, Chevrolet Corvette GT2 and the Nissan 370Z GT4, along with the recently released Silverstone circuit. Existing […]

News No Online Pass required for F1 2013

Codemasters have confirmed that an online pass will not be required to access F1 2013's online multiplayer. “We recently reviewed the VIP Pass activation system and took the decision not to include it in either F1 2013 and F1 2013: Classic Edition,” a Codemasters spokesperson told MCV. “Players will not be required to activate multiplayer […]

News GT Academy 2013 qualifying finishes with 765,000 entries, 1.3m downloads

Earlier this month we were treated to our first look at Gran Turismo 6 in an extended demo, which also acted as the qualifying stage for the GT Academy 2013, Polyphony's annual competition that gives Gran Turismo gamers the opportunity to become a fully fledged racing driver for the fifth year running. As of last […]

Reviews MotoGP ’13 Review

Italian developer Milestone may currently be renowned for their annual WRC series that has continually evolved over the last few years, but trace back through their heritage and you’ll find a team with an unrelenting passion for bike games, having worked on their long-running SBK series and dabbled with MotoGP in the past. The bike […]

News Historic racecars coming soon to rFactor 2

It's no secret that the developers at Image Space Incorporated are infatuated with historic motorsport, which would explain why so much of it is available in rFactor 2. Right now you can race round the Belgium, Italy and Monaco circuits from the 1960's for example, and there's a rich variety of vintage open wheel racecars to […]

News Demolition derby returning to Grid 2 in free update, community patch incoming

Ask anyone what their favourite racing mode in Race Driver: GRiD was, and there's a strong chance they'll say it was demolition derby. At the time, demolition derby games were in decline after games such as Destruction Derby and FlatOut dominated the genre during the last generation, so being able to once again deliberately crash […]

News WRC4 officially announced for October

We were all speculating it was in the pipeline whilst Milestone remained silent in order to focus on promoting MotoGP '13, but now it's official: WRC4 is indeed in development, and an official announcement confirms an October release. Given that WRC3 was only released last year and Milestone had the added workload of MotoGP '13 […]

News F1 2013 racing to retail this October, Hungary hot lap gameplay video released

After its initial announcement last week, Codemasters have now confirmed that F1 2013, the follow-up to last year's F1 2012, will be racing to retail this October on PS3, Xbox 360 and PC – October 4th, to be precise. In honor of the confirmed release date and this weekend's Hungarian Grand Prix, a new on-board […]

News Mercedes-Benz license confirmed for Assetto Corsa

Kunos Simulazioni has lifted the bonnet on its latest car manufacturer confirmed for Assetto Corsa: Mercedes-Benz. Ever being a tease, details on exactly which legendary Mercedes will feature in the final game haven't been officially announced yet. Having said that, a photo of the W196 Formula One car was supplemented with the announcement on Facebook, so […]

Interviews F1 2013 video interview: Codemasters on Classic Mode, advanced AI and more

During our extensive hands-on with F1 2013, Alan managed to have a quick chat with the developers at Codemasters to find out more about what to expect from this year's installment, marking Codemasters' fourth annual F1 game to date. The Classic Mode is undoubtedly the standout addition and a key selling point for F1 […]

News Gran Turismo film adaptation rumoured to be in the works

Gran Turismo is about to get the big screen treatment, if rumours are to be believed. Edit: Sony has since confirmed to Joystiq that the project is underway, but provided no other information. The news comes from The Wrap, who report that Sony have given the green light for a Gran Turismo film adaptation The […]

News Grid 2 Peak Performance DLC adds six souped-up cars

Codemasters continue their DLC spree for Grid 2 following the Drift Pack released a couple of weeks ago with this latest installment: the Peak Performance Pack. As the name implies, six souped up machines are yours for the taking, each customised with unique paint jobs, body modifications and tuning upgrades to compete in tier 2 […]

News Assetto Corsa Ferrari 458 GT2 gameplay video emerges

Kunos Simulazione continue to tease us about the forthcoming Assetto Corsa with yet another tantalising gameplay video morsel, this time featuring a Ferrari 458 GT2 racing round Autodromo di Monza. Please Kunos: put us out of our misery and just tell us the release date already! As with the majority of developer videos released so far, […]

News iRacing Circuit Gilles Villeneuve screenshots released

New screenshots for iRacing have surfaced, showcasing a brand new track currently in development: the Circuit Gilles Villeneuve set in Montreal. Famous for hosting the annual Canadian Grand Prix since 1978, no release date has been announced as of yet, but iRacers shouldn't have too long to wait judging from the development progress shown in the […]

Previews F1 2013 exclusive Classic Mode hands-on gameplay videos

Today saw Codemasters officially announce F1 2013, and while its existance isn't exactly an earth shattering surprise, the inclusion of the Classic Mode content certainly was. It's been long-requested, but licensing issues have continually prevented Codemasters from gaining access to vintage formula one content. They've since overcome these issues however, meaning that passionate fans will […]

News F1 2013 announced, includes long-requested Classic Mode

We knew it was coming, but today marks the official unveiling of F1 2013, Codemasters' fourth entry in the annual F1 game series in what is starting to become the Fifa of racing games where annual instalments equate to incremental updates. Indeed, all the usual rules and regulations updates are in place, as are the […]

News Autodromo Di Mores coming to rFactor 2 – first screenshots

Image Space Incorporated have announced that the Autodromo “Franco di Suni” Mores circuit will soon be added to rFactor 2, which will be available as additional free content for existing owners. Located in Sardinia, Italy, two layouts for Mores are currently being built, although Image Space Incorporated have stated that the shorter circuit will most […]

News GT Academy 2013 15th anniversary events 10 and 11 gameplay

Upon completing the GT Academy events, two special bonus challenges are unlocked to commemorate the 15th anniversary of Gran Turismo. Alan cobbled together a quick run-through of these events, which up the ante considerably by placing you in a Nissan GTR where you must once again compete for the fasted time in a full lap […]

News GT Academy 2013 events 5 to 9 Nissan 370Z gameplay run-through

Recorded on the first day of release, our tour of the GT Academy 2013 demo continues in this latest video video which concentrates on events 5 to 9 as Alan drives a tuned Nissan 370Z (a car prone to understeer as we found out) in the final timed sector challenges that pave the way for […]

News Assetto Corsa and Gran Turismo 6 GT Academy demo Replay Comparison

The all-important release date of Assetto Corsa is said to be coming soon, but as we continue to wait patiently Kunos Simulazioni continue to tease us with cruelly brief snippets of off-screen video footage showing the game in action. This latest gameplay sample is taken from a replay showing a McLaren MP4-12C GT3 tearing round what […]

News Grid 2 Drift Pack DLC now available

Codemasters certainly aren't holding back when it comes to DLC for the recently released Grid 2. Day one saw no less than four DLC packs available – some of which was bundled as pre-order bonuses exclusive to designated retailers0 This was followed by the Super Modified Pack last month, and now just a few weeks […]

News Auto Club Revolution developer diary showcases advanced AI coming soon

Auto Club Revolution is an online multiplayer experience at heart, but Eutechnyx are mindful that some players may find its online world rather daunting and stick to single player in order to hone their skills. With this in mind, an option to race against AI drivers will be added to Auto Club Revolution in a […]

News Gran Turismo 6 GT Academy 2013 Nissan 350Z gameplay videos

After advancing from the Sunday Cup in the slow and steady Nissan Leaf, we rank up and take the Nissan 350Z for a spin in the GT Academy 2013 demo to get our first hands-on with Gran Turismo 6. In our latest commentated runs, Alan gives his intiial impressions on GT6's improved physics whilst having […]

News Gran Turismo 6 GT Academy 2013 Nissan Leaf gameplay videos

This week the Team VVV YouTube channel has had something of a Gran Turismo frenzy as we got our first look at Gran Turismo 6 with the GT Academy 2013 demo. Spanning several events covering a wide range of tracks and Nissans, the first two stages take you through the Sunday Cup, an event that […]

News GT Academy 2013 demo gameplay: exterior view and replays

Our final batch of uninterrupted gameplay footage from the newly released GT Academy 2013 demo powered by Gran Turismo 6, is now available, taking you on an extended run through the various events in the demo from different viewpoints following our look at the bumper cam and cockpit cam. First up we have by far […]

News Eight iRacing drivers join NASCAR Next

The GT Academy has been a resounding success when it comes to discovering untapped talent on the track, turning avid racing gamers into top tier real life motor sport drivers. NASCAR is now running a similar imitative to find fresh driving talent. Known as NASCAR Next, it aims to spotlight the sport's young rising stars – […]

News Gran Turismo 6 GT Academy 2013 demo out now – first look bumper cam video

Today is the day GT fans worldwide have been waiting for: the release of the first playable demo of Gran Turismo 6 which acts as an entry route for this year's GT Academy 2013, Sony's annual competition that sees veteran GT gamers transform into real life racing drivers in the hope to forge a career […]

Reviews Grid 2 Review

With Codemasters focusing on DiRT’s brand of off-road rallying the past few years, its sister circuit racing series GRiD has taken a backseat. Indeed, while DiRT has enjoyed four installments with another already hinted to be in development, it’s now been five long years since the original Grid sped off the line to considerable fanfare. […]

News Assetto Corsa Silverstone screenshots

Ahead of this weekend's British Grand Prix, Kunos Simulazioni have released some previews of their rendition of Silverstone for their forthcoming PC simulation Assetto Corsa. Both the current 3.66 mile GP and the original 1960's airfield layout will be included. Kunos have been closely working with staff at Silverstone to ensure that their historical reproduction is authentic, […]

News Five years of IRacing reaches three quarters of a billion laps

This summer marks 5 years since the launch of subscription-based PC sim iRacing. Since then, iRacing has gone on to become one of the definitive PC racing simulations, with a vast community of 45,000 active members that have raced almost three quarters of a billion laps online. iRacing's success lies with its comprehensive simulation physics that […]

Reviews Motocross Madness Review

If you’re a ’90s gamer who’s well-versed with racing games, there’s a good chance you’ll have fond memories of Microsoft’s Madness series. In the late ‘90s, two in particular dominated the PC racing scene: Midtown Madness and Motocross Madness. Midtown Madness was a gloriously OTT city driving game (which included 3D city sandbox driving a […]

News rFactor 2 new build, demo and Silverstone released

fFactor 2 has received its latest update, bringing Image Space Incorporated's promising PC sim up to build 240. While this latest version adds some noteworthy features such as an increase in the number of upgrades that can be applied to cars and the usual array of bug fixes and optimisations, what's most significant about Build […]