Posts By Thomas Harrison-Lord
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74GamesHow to unlock the Mercedes-Maybach S 680 in Need for Speed Unbound
The luxurious Mercedes-Maybach S680 was added to Need for Speed Unbound in the Volume 2 update. Here's how to complete Hot Laps...
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Hands-on with Need for Speed Unbound Volume 2: the fightback begins
We've been hands-on with Need for Speed Unbound's Vol 2 patch ahead of its release, and the increased bank, online cops and...
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Need for Speed Unbound Vol.2 update improves multiplayer balance, economy
Bigger multiplayer playlist rewards, removal of a downgrading exploit and skipping songs when in a race – there is a suite of...
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1.4KAssetto Corsa
Next Assetto Corsa set for ‘spring’ 2024 release
The news of a more precise launch window comes in the way of strong sales for the sim racing series Assetto Corsa,...
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Former Burnout, Need for Speed, leads found new video game studio
Fuse Games sees five Criterion veterans form a new AAA video game studio in the UK, with remote employees around the world.
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Ridge Racer Type 4 heading to PlayStation Plus Premium
One of the all-time greatest arcade racing games from the original PlayStation is headed to the subscription service later this month.
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Need for Speed Unbound’s Volume 2 update adds daily challenges, online cops
The first significant post-release patch for Need for Speed Unbound, entitled 'Volume 2', will the the first in a series of updates,...
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725Games
The US Speed Tour returns to The Crew 2 Season 8
Three new cars, now USST city-based tracks and weekly challenges for the next two months mark the start of The Crew 2's...
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Playground Games, Forza Horizon, founder set to launch new studio
One of the Playground Games Co-founders, Gavin Raeburn, looks to be behind a brand new studio that's recruiting racing game development talent...
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The F1 game’s handling lead departs for unannounced gaming project
David Greco, who worked on Codemasters' Formula 1 video games for nearly nine years, has moved to an 'Unannounced Startup' alongside several...
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558F1 Games
2023 Alfa Romeo C43 coming to F1 Mobile Racing
The latest Alfa Romeo F1 Team car will be playable within F1 Mobile Racing for a limited period only.
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663Esports
How to watch ESL R1, Spring Season, Round 3
The third round, and the first remote online event, of the Rennsport-utilising ESL R1 is coming soon, with quarter-finals on 10th and...
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1.8KGames
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe receives update as Wave 4 tracks added, more characters soon
A new game update, version 2.3.0, for Mario Kart 8 Deluxe on the Switch heralds Wave 4 content for the Booster Course...
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How to scrub and whip in Monster Energy Supercross 6
The whip and the scrub manoeuvres in motocross and supercross motorcycle off-road racing are pivotal to good results, but often tricky to...
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Today’s Nacon Connect showcase will not feature Test Drive Solar Crown
The highly-anticipated will skip this year's Nacon Connect preview event for the first time since its initial reveal in 2020.
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Monster Energy Supercross 6 review: subtle tweaks
The official game of the real-world SX championship, Monster Energy Supercross 6 is a fun, detailed, motorcycle racing game with a deep...
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Moza slashes $70 off entry-level R5 sim racing bundle
The Moza R5 direct drive wheel base for sim racing, plus the bundle that includes a wheel, desk mount and pedals, have...
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You can now use Discord for voice calls on PS5
Those driving in cross-platform multiplayer sessions can now accept calls via Discord natively on PS5 thanks to a system firmware update.
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Jimmy Broadbent, Team87, starts sim to real motorsport talent search
The programme will see participants use the Simracing.gp platform to qualify, with the three best drivers winning a season of Club100 karting...
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1.8KForza
Forza Horizon 5’s Rally Adventure map doesn’t seem to feature that much dirt
The map has been released for Forza Horizon 5's upcoming Rally Adventure DLC, and there appears to be a distinct lack of...
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2.6KGames
You can help shape GTR Revival’s car list
Classic BTCC cars or '70s World Sportscars, you decide. The GTR Revival development team Straight4 Studios is looking for your input.
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Test Drive Unlimited Solar Crown car list
From hypercars to classic American muscle, Test Drive Unlimited Solar Crown's own world is set to be packed with a divers range...
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Buying cars in Test Drive Unlimited Solar Crown a ‘special moment’
16 car dealerships across the open-world map of Hong Kong will allow you to browse the line-ups and also meet other online...
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Thrustmaster has added a mini steering wheel to a gamepad
The Racing Wheel Module for the Thrustmaster ESWAP XR controller is a tiny thumb-operated steering wheel for Forza Horizon 5.
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EA SPORTS F1 23 will be called EA SPORTS F1 23
The new name and logo have been confirmed, alongside a social media profile spruce up, marking the start of the F1 23...
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Olympic Esports Week to feature Gran Turismo 7
The IOC's Olympic Esports Week will see Gran Turismo 7 used for an in-person racing competition, thanks in part to a continued...
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960Dakar Desert Rally
Fanatec, Logitech G and Simucube wheel support added to Dakar Desert Rally
Long overdue, further steering wheel support has been added to Dakar Desert Rally, alongside new options, settings and cockpit turning representation.
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WATCH: NGK SPARK PLUG Esports Cup Round 4 live on Traxion.GG
Watch live RaceRoom Racing Experience GT3 racing on the Traxion.GG YouTube channel, as the fourth round of the NGK SPARK PLUG Esports...
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How Alpine is bridging the gap between F1 and sim racing | Traxion.GG Podcast S6 E1
We visited the home of Alpine's Formula 1 team to see what the future hold's for the outfits sim racing and esports...
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1.3KDIRTDiRT Rally 2.0 hits 12 million players on fourth anniversary
Codemasters' rally simulation has reached a staggeringly large audience over the past four years, showcasing the potential of rally video games.
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Everything you need to know about Monster Energy Supercross 6
Ahead of the game's release in 2023, here are the key facts, features and changes hitting Monster Energy Supercross The Official Videogame...
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Nürburgring Grand Prix expands Rennsport’s track roster
Rennsport has added another new circuit to its growing roster, this time the Grand Prix layout of the Nürburgring, as the platform...
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Gran Turismo 7 wins D.I.C.E. Award for Racing Game of the Year
Gran Turismo 7 has picked up yet another award, this time from the Academy of Interactive Arts & Sciences for Racing Game...
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Forza Horizon 5 Rally Adventure car list
All 10 of the new vehicles (car sand trucks) coming with an off-road theme to Forza Horizon 5 thanks to the Rally...
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Forza Horizon 5’s second expansion will be revealed this week
Are Forza Horizon 5 players about to receive a new dirt racing expansion? We'll find out this Thursday, alongside a series-returning Audi...
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4.1KGames
Everything you need to know about Gran Turismo 7’s biggest update yet
February 2023's Update 1.29 is the most significant change to Gran Turismo 7 to date, adding PSVR2 support, the return of Grand...
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Everything you need to know about Gran Turismo Sophy
GT Sophy is set to be a leap forward for racing game artificial intelligent and closely-matched rivals. Here's how it works and...
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How to race against GT Sophy in Gran Turismo 7
The first publicly playable test for Gran Turismo Sophy within Gran Turismo 7 isn't only available on PS5 and for a limited...
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Grand Valley Speedway return headlines Gran Turismo 7 update
A fan favourite track, Grand Valley, will be reimagined in Gran Turismo 7's February 1.29 update alongside new cars, Sophy AI and...
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Pawlowski leads esports outfit ITB into sim racing
Former works Ferrari driver Kamil Pawlowski has joined esports squad ITB, alongside Mikhail Statsenko, Amir Hosseini and Mateusz Tyszkiewicz, creating a new...
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Your guide to Gran Turismo 7’s Daily Races, w/c 20th February: Never Say Never Again
This week's Gran Turismo 7 Daily Races features a James Bond legend, on gravel, and a twist on a classic Gr.2 set-up.
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1.7KGames
Four news cars set for next Gran Turismo 7 update
A classic Porsche, Citroën and Honda Formula 1 car are all set to join PSVR2 support on 21st February in Gran Turismo...
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rFactor 2’s BTCC hybrid system detailed
The hybrid system used in the real-world British Touring Car Championship will arrive in rFactor 2 later this month.
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ADAC SimRacing Expo returns in 2023, moves to Dortmund
A new location and an earlier October date are set for the returning SimRacing Expo in 2023, with the aim of attracting...
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Porsche and Overtake.GG purchase sim racing community RaceDepartment
RaceDepartment has been sold to the Porsche-funded Overtake.GG, with its features and content set to shift to the Freaks 4U Gaming-run outlet.
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1.1KGames
Monster Energy Supercross 6’s open-world area showcased
The Supercross Park expands on previous title's open-world areas, with a more varied environment and specific challenges.
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1.1KGames
BTCC Honda Civic Type R hitting rFactor 2
Soon, you'll be to re-enact Gordon Shedden's greatest slides, as the FK8 BTCC Civic makes its way to rFactor 2.
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Scuderia Ferrari Esports Team unveils all-new line-up
Bari Boroumand and Nicolas Longuet move from existing F1 Esports teams to join Ferrari Esports victor Jonathan Riley for the Scuderia in...
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Why video games are central to the WRC’s growth plans
The World Rally Championship seeks to expand its audience and maximise the exposure of its latest Rally1 hybrid vehicles – here's why...
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Former Codemasters CEO Frank Sagnier to advise Motorsport Games
The former racing game tsar is set to contribute to the company's product planning, recent SEC filings have unearthed, alongside existing consultancy...
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New in-person Sim Pro series headlines the 2023 SRO GT World Challenge Esports calendar
The calendar for all five Assetto Corsa Competizione SRO-powered GT World Challenge esports series has been unveiled for 2023, including a new...
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1.5KGames
WATCH: NGK SPARK PLUG Esports Cup Round 3 live on Traxion.GG
Live GT3 racing esports on the Traxion.GG YouTube channel, watch the third round of the RaceRoom-utilising NGK SPARK PLUG Esports Cup, with...
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665Games
Long Beach street circuit headed to rFactor 2
The Californian street circuit, famed for IMSA and IndyCar Grand Prix use, will be the first paid DLC for rFactor 2 released...
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1.1KGames
Gran Turismo 7’s next update lands 21st February with PSVR2 support
We new it was coming, and had it previously confirmed, but a new Gran Turismo blog post reaffirms that Update 1.29 will...
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VRS DirectForce Pro Formula Steering Wheel revealed at ESL R1 event
Virtual Racing School's first-ever sim racing steering wheel will be available in March 2023, with its direct drive wheel base in mind.
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1.2KEsports
Apex Racing: ESL R1 “too good an opportunity to turn down”
Manger of Apex Racing, Alex Simpson, explains the decision to enter the new ESL R1 esports series, and expand into races on...
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How the ESL and Rennsport are working together to deliver ESL R1
The partnership between the ESL and upcoming sim racing platform Rennsport has been in the works for over two and a half...
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EA SPORTS and Formula 1 champion Max Verstappen join forces
Double Formula 1 world champion Max Verstappen has signed a deal with EA to promote its upcoming racing and sports games.
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Hands-on: Why Gran Turismo 7 is a must-have PSVR2 title
Ahead of its release on 22nd February, we've tried Gran Turismo 7 on PSVR2. It sets the precedent for racing game virtual...
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Everything you need to know about Gran Turismo 7 and PSVR2
A quick FAQ about Gran Turismo 7 and PSVR2. When it launches, how much it costs and the playable features.
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1.2KGames
Motorsport Games appoints new board, meets Nasdaq guidelines, releases more shares
Three key financial decisions have been taken by Motorsport Games this week, as a new board has been ratified by Nasdaq, Motorsport...
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1.4KEsports
Mercedes-AMG Williams ESL R1 lineup includes new signings and former champions
Former 24 Hours of Le Mans Virtual winners Jakub Brzezinski and Nikodem Wisniewski will be joined by Assetto Corsa Competizione experts Dáire...
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Lucas Blakeley wins eRace of Champions for 2023
The F1 Esports Series Pro champion Lucas Blakeley has won the 2023 eROC competition, beating Jarno Opmeer, Michael Romanidis and Martin Palm...
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1.1KEsports
WATCH: James Baldwin analyses 2023 Le Mans Virtual qualifying lap
Mercedes-AMG Petronas Esports driver James Baldwin compares his 2023 24 Hours of Le Mans Virtual qualifying lap with that of Joshua Rogers.
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R8G Esports reveals formidable ESL R1 driver lineup
Erhan Jajovski, Jiri Toman, Risto Kappet and Marcell Csincsik will spearhead the Romain Grosjean-backed esports team into the new ESL R1 era.
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The new Forza Motorsport will feature 1960s Laguna Seca layout
The 2023 Forza Motorsport reboot will not only feature the present day WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca, but the 1960s layout with a...
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1.2KEsports
Team Redline’s ESL R1 drivers revealed, filled with champions
Four Le Mans Virtual winners and champions will participate in 2023 in the new ESL R1 using the up-and-coming Rennsport platform.
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DIRT 5 Dynamo Jump Sponsor Objective guide
A guide to the Dynamo Jump Sponsor Objective within DIRT 5 – what they are, how they no longer work and how...
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ESL R1: Competitors are able to drive other racing events
As we near the first ESL R1 event, the organisers have clarified that drivers and teams are not signed to ESL exclusivity...
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How Rennsport’s ESL R1 Series could shake up racing esports, forever
ESL R1 isn't here to kill sim racing, or quash existing racing esports – it aims to capture a new, younger, gaming,...
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1.4KEsports
Mercedes-AMG Petronas announces ESL R1 lineup, including Baldwin and Huis
James Baldwin, Bono Huis, Marko Pejic and Graham Carroll will form the manufacturer-supported Mercedes-AMG Petronas Esports Team in ESL R1 – bringing...
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1.4KEsports
BMW M Team BS+Competition announces ESL R1 lineup, DTM champ manager
The BMW M-backed squad in ESL R1 will utilise the services of Bruno Spengler to oversee its five-strong driver line-up.
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4.7KGames
Need for Speed No Limits adds A$AP Rocky’s Mercedes-Benz 190 E
The mobile Need for Speed game, No Limits, has received its first significant update of 2023, and it includes a new cop-chase...
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1.4KGames
Winter Bash is the final expansion for GRID Legends
The fourth and final DLC expansion for GRID Legends, Winter Bash, will release on 26th January 2023.
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1.6KEsports
MOUZ reveals world-beating lineup for its sim racing entry
Gaming esports giants, founded in 2002, MOUZ will finally enter the sim racing arena this year, starting with ESL R1 and the...
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1.0KFormula Retro Racing World Tour
Formula Retro Racing: World Tour headed to Kickstarter, expands scope
Starting 1st February, the developers of upcoming retro-racer Formula Retro Racing World Tour will start a Kickstarter to add more tracks, online...
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3.5KEsports
Everything you need to know about ESL R1, the €500k sim racing competition
The ESL is bringing its knowledge and expertise from the world of non-driving esports and creating ESL R1 with Rennsport. Here are...
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5.6KGames
Spa-Francorchamps and AMG-GT3 confirmed for Rennsport
Alongside Spa and the AMG-GT3 Evo, more cars and tracks will be unveiled for sim racing platform Rennsport in the coming months...
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1.5KEsports
Why an esports champion’s DTM prize drive is in peril for 2023
The winner of the 2022 DTM Esports championship earned a full real-world season in DTM Trophy. But, thanks to the dissolution of...
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3.0KHardware
The GT Omega PRIME Lite is a compact sim racing cockpit
The latest addition to GT Omega's sim racing cockpit range, the PRIME Lite is a 80x40mm aluminium profile design which is smaller...
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1.3KGames
Gran Turismo 7’s online racing and campaign supports PlayStation VR2
All cars, tracks, single-player races and even online competition can be raced in Gran Turismo 7 using the PlayStation VR2 via a...
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1.5KEsports
James Baldwin leaves Veloce, exclusive to AMG Petronas Esports in 2023
James Baldwin, 2022 Autosport Esports Driver of the Year, Le Mans Virtual Series race winner and multiple SRO Esports champion, has joined...
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1.5KDakar Desert Rally
Free Roam is now available within Dakar Desert Rally
You can now traverse the whole of Dakar Desert Rally's 20,000km squared environment and find hidden trasure.
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1.0KGames
MX vs ATV Legends continues its journey with significant physics changes
Version 1.17 for PC, PlayStation and Xbox of MX vs ATV Legends includes numerous bug fixes alongside changes to how tire interact...
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F1 22 patch adds AMD fidelity upgrade and updated Russell wheel arches
Alongside a series of small bug fixes and upped PC performance, Series 5 of Podium Pass is now live within EA SPORTS...
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1.1KGames
WRC Generations’ Leagues progress now rectified
A new update for PC, PlayStation and Xbox should now see the cross-platform Leagues mode rank up or down correctly.
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Gran Turismo 7’s Lap Time Challenge, 19th January-2nd February: Ring(o) star
Gran Turismo 7's latest Lap Time Challenge for the end of January features a diminutive mid-engine sports car and the Nürburgring -...
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3.3KHardware
Mercedes-Benz licenced D-BOX motion platform set for February launch
An official Mercedes-Benz and D-BOX motion platform, for both sim racing and home entertainment, will be available soon, after a new partnership...
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4.2KHardware
Porsche launches gaming chair in partnership with Recaro
The Recaro × Porsche Gaming Chair Limited Edition features a motorsport-inspired design and only 911 units will be produced.
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2.1KEsports
eRace of Champions qualifying final line-up revealed
Several racing esports champions from multiple different disciplines will line up this week for a live qualifying final, the winner making it...
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101.3KGames
Your guide to Gran Turismo 7’s Daily Races, w/c 16th January 2023: Hypercar track day
The McLaren P1 GTR takes centre stage in this week's Gran Turismo 7 Daily Races playlist update.
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Team Redline and R8G Esports win 24 Hours of Le Mans Virtual
Felipe Drugovich, Felix Rosenqvist, Luke Bennett and Chris Lulham have won the 2023 24 Hours of Le Mans Virtual for Team Redline....
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3.2KEsports
rFactor 2 developers launch investigation into 24 Hours of Le Mans Virtual disconnections
In the early morning stages of the 2023 24 Hours of Le Mans Virtual, a handful of cars disconnected, including Max Verstappen,...
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6.5KEsports
24 Hours of Le Mans Virtual red flags caused by the sharing of IP addresses
Following two race stoppages during the opening section of the 2023 24 Hours of Le Mans Virtual, Executive Producer Gérard Neveu clarifies...
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6.3KEsports
24 Hours of Le Mans Virtual: Max Verstappen, #1 Redline car, retires
The #1 Team Redline entry of Max Verstappen, Luke Browning, Jeffrey Rietveld and Diogo Pinto has retired for the 2023 24 Hours...
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24 Hours of Le Mans Virtual: Porsche vs Redline heats up at halfway
12 hours are complete, 12 hours remain. After a security-related pause, the 24 Hours of Le Mans Virtual has been pressing ahead,...
