Thomas Harrison-Lord is the Editor in Chief at Traxion. An automotive and sim racing journalist, credits include Motorsport.com, Autosport, The Race, TheSixthAxis, RaceDepartment and OverTake.
We’ve had John’s pre-season predictions, then his mid-season review – now it’s time for his real-world Formula 1 predictions for the rest of the season. Where better for him to drive around in the F1 2021 game than Spa-Francorchamps, the next round in the season. Plus, he’s driving as Max Verstappen in his Red Bull…Continue reading “WATCH: John’s F1 2021 IRL mid-season predictions”»
Is there anything more ‘Kojima’ than adding a superfluous racing game element to the Director’s Cut of Death Stranding? The visionary game director’s opus to the afterlife now features a driving minigame, where you must race and set online leaderboard time trials against fellow competitors. Riding, or driving, the futuristic fictional vehicles as Norman Reedus’…Continue reading “Death Stranding is now a racing game, kind of”»
A few months ago, Traxion.GG’s John Munro predicted the F1 2021 season whilst playing the F1 2020 game. Now, with half the season gone, John now plays F1 2021 and reflects on his predictions. In this video, he also reviews the highs and lows of the Formula 1 season so far. Did he get any…Continue reading “WATCH: John’s F1 2021 mid-season review”»
One of the most serious motorcycle riding experiences has just become a lot more challenging, thanks to the addition of an old-school 500cc 2 Stroke bike. TrackDayR, a motorcycle simulator available via Early Access on PC, has been updated and the new Grand Prix bike is the biggest addition. Inspired by classic racing motorbikes, it…Continue reading “Hardcore 500cc 2 Stroke bike added to TrackDayR”»
The first Showcase event has been shown off for Forza Horizon 5 and it features a giant plane and the Gymkhana-king’s classic 90s Ford. Showcases are a staple of the Forza Horizon series. They are linear missions that see you racing unusual machinery in a grandiose style. We’re a fan of these scenarios, to the…Continue reading “Take on a jumbo jet using Ken Block’s v2 Cossie in a Forza Horizon 5 Showcase”»
Up until now there’s only been a placeholder with a Mexican-themed background and the Forza Horizon 5 logo, but as part of the Xbox stream at a virtual gamescom 2021, the final cover art for Forza Horizon 5 has been revealed. It features the Mercedes-AMG One Forza Edition and two Ford Bronco Badlands – one…Continue reading “Here’s the Forza Horizon 5 cover art and opening gameplay scene”»
Rejoice Xbox fans – or those on PC using an Xbox controller – the gamepad of your dreams had arrived. Well, that is if you like high-vibrance and Forza Horizon 5. During the Xbox stream at a virtual gamescom 2021, a new limited edition Xbox controller was revealed to tie in with the open-world racer. It has a transparent yellow front…Continue reading “This is the Forza Horizon 5 themed Xbox wireless controller”»
Competition has been heating up in the steering wheel peripheral market of late, and Thrustmaster is now planning to fight back. A market leader in entry-level to mid-range steering wheel peripherals, it recently launched a TGT-II for PlayStation and PC retailing at €749.99/£699.99/$799.99 and earlier this year, the Ferrari endorsed SF1000 Wheel Add-on. However, also…Continue reading “Thrustmaster is working on a direct drive wheel base, reveals 2021 roadmap”»
It’s all change at McLaren Shadow for this season’s F1 Esports Series, due to kick-off later this year. Josh Idowu, Dani Bereznay and Bari Boroumand make the step up to the squad’s premier F1 Esports line-up, replacing James Baldwin, Dani Moreno and Matthias Cologon. In the 2020 championship, McLaren Shadow finished sixth in the Constructors’…Continue reading “McLaren Shadow unveils all-new F1 Esports Series line-up”»
The v1.7.13 hotfix update, now live for Assetto Corsa Competizione, adds two brand new liveries to the already ginormous collection. The first is a slick-looking white Fanatec-themed paint scheme for the Bentley Continental GT3. The second is for the BMW M4 GT4, based upon the BMW SIM Time Attack esports competition from earlier in 2021….Continue reading “Two new liveries arrive in Assetto Corsa Competizione”»
