If you have deep pockets, then you might want to invest in two iconic vehicles from the race track and silver screen, with two Gran Turismo movie cars to go up for auction. Both have been raced by Nissan GT Academy winner Jann Mardenborough, with his story being the basis of the Gran Turismo film. And the cars also appear in the movie, currently in cinemas starring Archie … [Read more...]
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Reiza Studios and Straight4 Confirm A Strategic Partnership
Some intriguing news has been announced as Reiza Studios and Straight4 confirm a strategic partnership. It's not a particular surprise, as Straight4 Studios founder Ian Bell shared photos on social media from a meeting with Renato Simioni, Studio Head and Project Manager at Reiza, at the start of the year. And the two share a history, as Ian Bell was formerly CEO and founder … [Read more...]
Finnish Game Awards for PAKO Highway
If you're looking to try a new mobile racing title, then the Finnish Game Awards for PAKO Highway might serve as a recommendation. The latest title from Helsink-based indie developers Tree Men Games captured both the Game of the Year 2022 and Mobile Game of the Year 2022. The trio behind the company met at university and founded Tree Men Games in 2013, releasing PAKO - Car … [Read more...]
Gran Turismo Movie Trailer and Release Date Revealed
Racing games hit the cinema screen this summer with the Grand Turismo movie trailer and release date revealed by Sony Pictures. Based on the true story of GT Academy winner Jann Mardenborough, the film will come to movie theatres on August 11th, 2023. With a cast including David Harbour, Orlando Bloom, Archie Medekwe and Geri Halliwell-Horner, it isn't a documentary-style … [Read more...]
Licensed IndyCar Game Is Now Delayed Until 2024
After using their contract to prevent other sim racing platforms and streamers referring to the championship, it's now been revealed by Motorsport Games that their licensed IndyCar game is now delayed until 2024. An agreement between the Indcay Series and Motorsport Games was originally announced in July 2021 with a planned release in 2023 for Xbox and PlayStation consoles … [Read more...]
Kunos Co-Founder Stefano Casillo Returns With Hydrofoil Generation
Having left the developers of Assetto Corsa and Assetto Corsa Competizione back in 2020, Kunos co-founder Stefano Casillo returns with Hydrofoil Generation, now available via Steam Early Access. Casillo co-founded Kunos Simulazioni with Marco Massarutto in 2004, after previously working on the netKar sim racing title. The company was eventually acquired by the parent company … [Read more...]
The Sim Racer Film Is Available To Stream
If you've ever struggled to explain your virtual motorsport hobby to friends and family, help might be at hand, as The Sim Racer film is available to stream now via Amazon Prime Video. From personal experience, sharing some of the best racing films (Rush, Ford vs Ferrari, Senna or the classic On Any Sunday) has helped non-fans understand some of passion I have. And led to … [Read more...]
Forza Horizon Staff Leave To Start Maverick Games
In a break from closures and acquisitions, it's good to share the news of a new development studio, as some key Forza Horizon staff leave to start Maverick Games with other racing game veterans. Leading the new company will be Founder and Creative Director Mike Brown, who spent several years at both Evolution Studios (Driveclub and Motorstorm), before joining PlayGround … [Read more...]
Gran Turismo Movie Sneak Peak Video Released
Due for a cinema release in August 2023, and with a cast including Orlando Bloom, David Harbour, Emelia Hartford and Geri Halliwell Horner, Sony has released a short Gran Turismo Movie Sneak Peak Video. Videogame adaptations don't usually tend to fair well, but it's taking a slightly different tack by being based on the true story of Jann Mardenborough (played by Archie … [Read more...]
The Full Motorsport Games Board Of Directors Resign
The latest twist in a saga that predates even Elon Musk buying Twitter, as the full Motorsport Games Board of Directors resign. The news was revealed in a recent filing to the United States Securities and Exchange Comission. This all means that Motorsport Games currently isn't in compliance with Nasdaq Listing Rules, as there are currently not a minimum of 500,000 publicly … [Read more...]
Porsche Hall of Legends VR Experience Coming Soon
There's a pretty big crossover between enjoying racing sims, loving cars, and being into technology. So while it isn't a game, I though you might be interested in the new Porsche Hall of Legends VR Experience which will be released on Steam on February 24, 2020. The virtual reality title covers the history of Porsche Motorsport from 1894 right up to the latest Formula E … [Read more...]
PS4 PlayStation Store Offers 11th April 2018
We've highlighted a number of PC racing games on our Facebook page recently. Now it's time for the consoles to have their day! First up, there's a gathering of PlayStation 4 games and their current promotions that we've picked from some of Sony's European PlayStation Store sites. If we haven't included your country's listings, visit your local PS store and let us know on … [Read more...]
rFactor 2: Le Mans Bugatti Circuit Version 1.00 Released
After making rapid progress since its first public appearance only a few months ago, ECAR_Tracks' Le Mans Bugatti Circuit has now reached a full v1.00 release. Betraying the numerically small step from v0.98 to the newly achieved v1.00, the entire venue has in fact undergone a significant amount of work this time round. All together, the updates, additions and fixes have … [Read more...]
Automobilista Introductory Offers
Reiza Studios' latest work has left Steam's Early Access programme with the release of Automobilista Motorsports Simulator Version 1.0 (AMS). At least a top-flight contender for being rated as the best all-round PC sim racing package alongside its Stock Car Extreme predecessor, Automobilista not only gives variety through a wide-ranging mix of tracks and cars but it is also … [Read more...]
rFactor 2: Autodromo di Mores Version 1.6 Released
The rFactor 2 content list has welcomed a classy little track refresh with the arrival of Autodromo di Mores Version 1.6 this past week. ISI's Autodromo di Mores course forms a compact and yet interesting Sardinian ribbon of tarmac that mixes tight horseshoe turns with transitional gradients and kerb-bound esses. Reaching a mere mile (1.6 kilometres) in length, new visitors to … [Read more...]