MotorSport Gaming

DiRT 2 Behind the Scenes Video

2009-05-09T19:45:00.001+01:00

Episode 39 of Inside Sim Racing

2009-04-21T16:18:00.001+01:00

In this show a head to head shootout between GT5 Prologue and Forza 2. Also a review of the Fanatec Rennsport Wheel stand and Wheel Stand Pro along with the X4 headphones by Turtle Beach.

Episode 38 of Inside Sim Racing

2009-03-11T12:20:00.001Z

Episode 38 of Inside Sim Racing with your hosts; Jessica Lopez, Darin Gangi and Shaun Cole.

This episode the guys review Race Pro for the XBox 360 using the Fanatec 911 Turbo S wheel and Rennsport wheel stand. Shaun takes an in depth look into Netkar Pro for the PC. He also has a segment on Tech Tips where he explains camber and caster.

FUEL Extreme Weather gameplay video from Codemasters

2009-03-11T12:15:00.000Z

Showcasing the extreme weather in the racing game.

First Image from Codemasters F1 Game.

2009-02-23T16:37:00.001Z

Ok, I saw this on a tweet I received on Twitter. Apparently this is the first image showing rendering work for Codemaster’s new F1 Game. If this is true or not I don’t know. However it does look like a track running through some woods.

What do you think?

Update: I have been informed this is in fact a development image from the game. To be exact it was taken from Codemasters prototype laser scanned point cloud data. Whatever that is. Also the track is Spa-Francorchamps.

Race Pro Track Reveal: Pau

2009-02-12T11:22:00.001Z

New trailer featuring Pau, a street circuit winding it’s way around the town of Pau on the northern edge of the Pyrenees. Which this season is hosting rounds 7 and 8 of the World Touring Car Championship. Race Pro will be released later his month on Xbox 360 and will include World Touring Car Championship, Formula 3000, Formula BMW and Production and GT Cars.

McRae’s flying licence had expired

2009-02-12T10:07:00.001Z

Former rally world champion Colin McRae's flying licence was out of date when he crashed his helicopter in woodland near Lanark in September 2007.

FUEL Gameplay Trailer from Codemasters

2009-02-11T17:28:00.001Z

The first gameplay trailer for FUEL! Does it remind you of that SEGA Dreamcast game Speed Devils with the tornados?

GTI Club Plus Review

2009-02-10T11:19:00.001Z

Gamespot.com have reviewed GTI Club Plus for the Playstation 3.

Fans of the original arcade version will get a kick out of playing this PlayStation Network racer, but a steep price and limited replay value limit its longevity.

Read the GTI Club Plus review at Gamespot.com

Inside Sim Racing Episode 37 - Fuel Trailer - VGP3 - Buttkicker

2009-02-10T09:28:00.001Z

This episode covers Virtual Grand Prix 3, the new Buttkicker, iRacing, Project Sim Racer and more.

Asian Gamers To Test Need For Speed : World Online In March

2009-02-09T13:56:00.001Z

Taiwanese and Hong Kongish :-) gamers are going to get a chance to test the new Need For Speed : World Online game in March, EA have announced. Ahead of the games official release later this year.

“Need for Speed is one of the world’s best-selling franchises, and is especially popular among gamers in Taiwan and Hong Kong. We’re thrilled to bring this EA-owned property to Asia and to begin our self publishing model in Taiwan and Hong Kong. We look forward to the results of this testing phase for continued improvement in providing the best service to online gamers across Asia" said Jon Niermann, President of EA Asia.

The game offers numerous race tracks and game modes where players are able to form teams to take on the competition and the police. Players can collect and customize racing characters alongside authentic real-world licensed cars and will be able to track their progress via online leaderboards, all in the largest free roaming environment in Need for Speed history.

Race Pro Review.

2009-02-03T15:09:00.001Z

Dan Whitehead of Eurogamer.net has reviewed Race Pro for the Xbox 360. According to Amazon.co.uk Race Pro will be released on the 13th February for the Xbox 360. It is a “Only on Xbox 360” title.

Despite being over six feet tall, I used to drive a Mini. A proper old Mini, like in The Italian Job. I loved that Mini. I miss that Mini. As any fan of the diminutive car can tell you, there's something special about them, and you can feel it in the way they drive. The first car you get in the career mode of Simbin's debut console racer is a Mini, and it's a testament to the Swedish studio's oft-acclaimed skill that the digital version retains that unique and intangible Mini feel.

Read the full Race Pro review.

Inside Sim Racing Episode 36 - SimCraft - Moto GP 08 Review

2009-01-27T13:58:00.001Z

Our first episode of 2009.. Jessica is back with the guys and they have some footage from the 2009 CES.. Also we review Moto GP 08, check out the new F1 style pedals with Todd Cannon of CST and run some laps against Sarah Fisher in the SimCraft Apex SC 830. Also.. our first coverage of Netkar Pro and Richard Burns Rally.

Gran Turismo Awards 2008

2009-01-17T09:00:00.001Z

There is no feeling like knowing that your vehicle is going to be inserted into the next edition of the Gran Turismo franchise.

Award video posted below:

Race Pro Race Montage

2009-01-17T08:58:00.001Z

Pick your favourite car and try not to crash.

Video posted below:

Porsche 911 Turbo Racing Wheel from Fanatec Review PC/PS3

2009-01-16T12:10:00.001Z

The Porsche 911 Turbo Racing Wheel from Fanatec Review PC/PS3. Darin and Shaun check this wheel out with iRacing, Arca Sim Racing, Richard Burns Rally, Live For Speed, rFactor plus Playstation 3 games Gran Turismo 5, and more

FUEL Trailer From Codemasters

2009-01-16T12:07:00.001Z

A trailer for the upcoming "go-anywhere racing experience" from Codemasters for Xbox 360, PS3 and PC.

The Importance of Simulation in F1

2009-01-14T11:54:00.001Z

GrandPrix.com have a interesting article about how Ferrari use simulation software to test and develop their car while saving on budget expenditure.

Video Interview with Johal Gow

2009-01-13T16:03:00.001Z

Johal Gow is a 3D Artist working on the Race Pro development team. In this video Johal talks about the game and basically how great the game is going to be.

The game is released later this month on the Xbox 360. I will be picking up a copy along with the Xbox 360 steering wheel.

GPRM to become an unlicensed racing management simulation.

2009-01-13T14:43:00.001Z

The developers of GPRM (Grand Prix Racing Manager) have announced discussions with a publisher broke down at the end of 2008 and now have decided to released GPRM this year (Q4 2009) as a unofficial racing management game.

The game has been in development since ~~forever,~~ 2004 is the first report we have on the game. We are desperately hoping the development team can keep to their Q4 2009 release date and get this game finally out!

Discussions regarding production of GPRM with a large Publisher collapsed at the end of 2008 after being on-going since May 2008. A Q4 2009 release date had been set and the whole team had been buzzing with anticipation and excitement at the realisation of our goals. Despite the best efforts by all parties to agree a commercial way forward our primary partner were forced to pull out of the negotiations. This has been a devastating blow to all the team after being so close to the release of a fully licensed authentic product.

The AzTech team have been dealing with the reality of the situation since getting the news immediately before Christmas. After a great deal of consideration to arrive at the best way forward the team have opted to take the plunge by releasing the product as an unlicensed unofficial Racing Management simulation during the upcoming 2009 Formula One season.

The long awaited GPRM commercial release WILL therefore take place in 2009. This article will undoubtedly stir the rumour mills a great deal and we should expect some doubters based on the extremely long and difficult path the game has taken thus far, nonetheless, this is a very exciting phase for all involved in the production and testing of the game.

Grand Prix Racing Manager Official Website.

Race Pro’s GT Class Unveiled

2009-01-10T10:00:00.001Z

The folks over at giantbomb.com have a heap of new Race Pro screenshots also including a new video which unveils for the first time all the cars in the GT class of Race Pro.

For your convenience we have embedded the video below but your need to visit giantbomb.com for the screenshots.

Race Pro is a new game coming out next month for the Xbox 360 and is designed by Simbin arguably the best race simulation builders in the business whos previous achievements include GTR and WTCC.

Forza 3 “Menu Poster” Screenshots Leaked

2009-01-06T12:13:00.001Z

Design company Kaarbo Designs has leaked the first images of Forza 3 which appear to be “menu poster” art according to CVG’s report.

This is not the first time details about Forza 3 have been leaked online. Last summer details leaked out about Forza 3 including over 100 tracks and 400 cars on a two-disc set. However Microsoft refused to comment.

Moto GP 08 demo on Xbox Live

2008-12-30T13:20:00.001Z

The demo for Moto GP 08 has been released on Xbox live. It is 377mb big. You can tell your Xbox to download the demo via the web marketplace.

The game was released in Ocotber on the Xbox 360, PS3, PS2 and PC. If you would like to download the PC demo you can at the official MotoGP website.

Inside Sim Racing Episode 35 Turismo Carretera

2008-12-26T16:55:00.001Z

Episode 35... This is a fully packed Episode to close the year out with. In this episode we have a full review of Turismo Carretera, we cover the latest new regarding the Live For Speed patch, review the ear buds by Razer. In addition we cover the ARCA Elite racing series, and showcase many new mods for Rfactor including CTDP the long awaited Formula One more as well as the new world that is VHR stock cars. We also are giving away a copy of both Rfactor as well as STCC the game.

Race Pro Production Cars Trailer.

2008-12-15T08:50:00.001Z

Production Cars Trailer for Race Pro