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Although rFactor 2 (rf2) is highly rated for its physics and force feedback, it has lagged behind sim rivals such as Assetto Corsa Competizione (ACC) in the user interface (UI) department. Despite being the platform of choice for some of the most competitive sim racing events in the world, including the 24 Hours of Le…Continue reading “Old vs new: A look at rFactor 2’s new UI update”»
It’s been a long time coming, but finally karting simulator KartKraft has reached version 1.0. To mark the full release we’ve come up with a handy beginner’s guide for anyone just starting out, those returning to the sim after a long break, or those just unfamiliar with the whole karting scene. I fall into the…Continue reading “KartKraft beginner tips and tricks”»
Phew! Have you recovered yet? We almost have! Last weekend witnessed perhaps the biggest event in sim racing history, as a grid packed full of LMP and GTE talent was unleashed onto the Circuit de la Sarthe for the second edition of the 24 Hours of Le Mans Virtual using rFactor 2. We have the…Continue reading “WATCH: The full 24 Hours of Le Mans Virtual”»
OPLITE has released details of an interesting new sim rig concept designed with karters in mind. Based in France, OPLITE manufactures sim cockpits and chairs, as well as other sim racing peripherals such as microphone and monitor stands. The OPLITE NitroKart rig features a kart-like fibreglass seat and sits extraordinarily low to the ground to…Continue reading “OPLITE NitroKart sim rig coming March 2022”»
The Gumball 3000 – a yearly point to point rally taking in some of the most epic locations across the globe – has just announced a racing game based on the event is set for release in 2024. The Gumball 3000 began in 1999 when British entrepreneur Maximillion Cooper created a 3,000-mile road trip for…Continue reading “New Gumball 3000 racing game coming 2024”»
I love speed. When not flying down hills on my mountain bike, I can be found redlining my sports car in fifth and sixth gears, sometimes reaching speeds of up to 70 miles per hour – naturally only on motorways or dual carriageways… So, imagine my excitement when, in December last year, we reported that…Continue reading “Gravity Chase review: Zero-G thrills on a budget”»
Kunos Simulazioni has just announced a hotfix for their popular GT3 simulator Assetto Corsa Competizione (ACC). Update 1.8.10 includes fixes for a couple of minor bugs like the Audi R8 LMS GT3 Evo default setup asymmetry, but it is the car ‘balancing tweaks’ most players will be interested in. The BMW M4 GT3 – added…Continue reading “Assetto Corsa Competizione update alters BMW M4 GT3 aero”»
It was the fifth and final round of the Formula Sim Racing 2021 IndyPRO championship on 9th January, and a new champion was crowned in the highly rated esports racing series. The previous round at Apple Valley saw Yuri Kasdorp take the win for Red Bull Racing Esports, but heading into the final race it…Continue reading “de Waal wins FSR Indy 300, Jordan title”»
Created by Polyphony Digital, Tourist Trophy (TT), came out for the PlayStation 2 in 2006 and was pitched as ‘Gran Turismo for bikes’. Somewhat surprisingly, it leaned heavily on the side of simulation – in stark contrast to many of its direct rivals at the time, including the MotoGP series. It set a graphical benchmark…Continue reading “Was Tourist Trophy the real riding simulator?”»
Join us as we talk you through the highs and lows of the 2021 Formula One World Championship season. Our resident F1 guru – and Yuki Tsunoda fanboy – John Munro runs through some of the predictions he made at the start and middle of the season, and we get to examine whether he was…Continue reading “WATCH: F1 2021 season review”»
