Driver San Francisco - Multiplayer Trailer

Ubisoft has released a new trailer highlighting the multiplayer mode of their upcoming game Driver San Francisco.

Driver San Francisco extends the cinematic, open world car chase experience with a groundbreaking new gameplay feature called "shift." Gamers will play as Detective John Tanner on a relentless manhunt for crime lord Charles Jericho through the hills of the City by the Bay. With over 120+ licensed vehicles, its timeless setting, unique car handling and renewed playability, Driver San Francisco will revitalize the over-the-top car chase experience for the current generation of gaming platforms.

Driver San Francisco will be released in the US on September 6, 2011 on the Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, the PlayStation 3 computer entertainment system, Windows PC and Mac.

netKar PRO - Trailer v1.3

Kunos Simulazioni recently have launched their official YouTube channel. They also have released a video trailer highlighting new features of the netKar PRO v1.3 simulation listed below:

Graphics
- New shaders
- Improved track textures (Aosta)
- Improved tyre lighting

Gameplay
- Weather conditions
- Puddles
- Tarmac reflections
- Thunder and lightning effects

Physics
- New Tyre model

Multiplayer
- Reduced server CPU usage when idle
- Added "Damage Level" setting

Additional contents
- Classic GT Vintage
- Osella PA21-S
- Trento-Bondone Hillclimb Course

Licence for netKar PRO costs €14.90. You will get 5 circuits with various configurations, 1 hill-climb track Trento-Bondone and 8 different cars. You can also try new addon circuits made by simracing community.

iRacing.com - Release Notes for 2011 Season 3

Grant Reeve has posted release notes for new 2011 Season 3.

Race Panel Changes

- Added a visual MPR indicator that is displayed between the car and the sessions box. This provides a quick and easy indication if you are racing up, down or equal to your license level.

- Added a track confirmation dialog to the race panel. It is displayed when you click on a registration link in the race panel and the track associated with the session is different from what is currently displayed in the race panel. This should help to avoid issues that happen when we approach race week cutovers where people register for sessions on different tracks than they expected.

Driver Stats

- The driver stats page now includes the checkbox Active Drivers, which will restrict the result set to currently active members.

Release notes are too long to show them all on the front page so click on "Read more" button below.

InsideSimRacing.tv - Forza Motorsport 4 New Features

InsideSimRacing.tv presents a deeper look into some new features of Forza Motorsport 4. As the release date of the sim gets nearer more information becomes available. In this episode they look at Autovista and some of the game modes being included in the sim.

Launching in the U.S. on Oct. 11, Forza Motorsport 4 pushes the racing genre forward, with innovative Kinect experiences, groundbreaking community features and a landslide of new content. Forza Motorsport 4 also sets a new graphical standard for the racing genre. Featuring dramatic Hollywood-style camera effects and an all new lighting engine, Forza Motorsport 4 creates an unparalleled, dramatically realistic graphical experience running at  60 frames per second.

iRacing.com - Ford GT, HPD ARX-01C and Suzuka Circuit

iRacing.com has released a preview video of the upcoming content for the iRacing 2.0 simulation.

Video is highlighting the new GT2 car Ford GT ALMS and the LMP2 car ALMS Acura ARX-01c with the present GT1 car Chevrolet Corvette C6.R in action on the famous Japanese Formula 1 circuit.

The iRacing Ford GT is a digital version of the car that David and Andrea Robertson and David Murry piloted to third place in the GTE Am class in the 2011 24 Hour of Le Mans. Iowa Speedway’s 7/8 mile oval annually plays host to the IZOD IndyCar Series and Firestone Indy Lights Series, as well as the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series and the Nationwide Series.

Suzuka’s distinctive figure eight layout has been the scene of epic battles featuring the likes of Alain Prost, Ayrton Senna (and Eddie Irvine), Michael Schumacher and Fernando Alonso in the Japanese Grand Prix.

iRacing.com - Suzuka & ALMS Cars Preview Screenshots

InsideSimRacing.tv has released a new preview screenshots of the upcoming content for the simulator iRacing 2.0 in their latest episode of the This Week In Sim Racing show.

Screenshots are showing us the new GT2 car Ford GT ALMS and the LMP2 car ALMS Acura ARX-01c with present GT1 car Chevrolet Corvette C6.R in action on the famous Japanese Formula 1 circuit.

Don't miss a special offer where you can save $25 if you renew your iRacing membership for 1-year before July 31st, 2011.

ISR.tv - This Week In Sim Racing - July 22nd 2011

InsideSimRacing.tv presents new episode of the "This Week In Sim Racing" show. In this episode Shaun and Darin take a look at C.A.R.S. a new concept on sim racing developed by Slightly Mad Studios, Game Stock Car, they have some exclusive rFactor 2 and iRacing 2.0 screenshots, race reports and the Bodinhausen Mod.

Driver San Francisco - Developer Diary #2

Ubisoft has released the 2nd developer diary video of their upcoming title Driver San Francisco.

In the second episode of the developer diaries, the Ubisoft Reflections team discusses how the innovative "shift" feature of Driver: San Francisco is integrated within gameplay.

The game is scheduled for release in North America on August 30, 2011 and in Europe on September 2, 2011 for the PC, PS3, Xbox360 and Nintendo 3DS.

rFactor 2 - Development Screenshots

Image Space Incorporated has released a new development screenshots of the rFactor 2 highlighting a dynamic environment of the upcoming simulation.

rFactor 2 is still on-target for release later this year and will for the first time place the driver in the dynamic environment real life drivers feel every weekend. With moving trackside objects, changes to the racing line including rubber build-up and marbles, day-night-day transitions, wet-dry transitions and a very advanced new tire model, no two laps will truly feel the same.

NASCAR The Game 2011 - Official DLC Trailer

Activision and Eutechnyx unveil the first DLC coming for the NASCAR The Game 2011.

DLC will be coming to PlayStation Network and Xbox LIVE and will include the 2011 car models, with over 60 primary and secondary paint schemes, 2011 race schedule in Career Mode, 2011 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series points system, 200’ MegaVision TV in Charlotte and repaved Daytona track. The DLC will allow gamers the chance to play through either the 2010 or 2011 seasons, giving them an unprecedented two full NASCAR Sprint Cup Series seasons.

The DLC will be free for PlayStation 3 via PlayStation Network and incorporated in to Patch 2. It will be available for download on Xbox 360 via Xbox Live released shortly after Patch 2 and will cost 160 Microsoft Points.

Source: eutechnyx.com

iRacing.com - Preview Iowa Speedway & Ford GT

iRacing.com has released a new preview screenshots of the upcoming content for their new simulator iRacing 2.0 that is scheduled for release this August. High resolution screenshots highlighting the Iowa Speedway and Ford GT ALMS GT2.

The iRacing Ford GT is a digital version of the car that David and Andrea Robertson and David Murry piloted to third place in the GTE Am class in the 2011 24 Hour of Le Mans. Iowa Speedway’s 7/8 mile oval annually plays host to the IZOD IndyCar Series and Firestone Indy Lights Series, as well as the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series and the Nationwide Series.

ISR.tv - This Week In Sim Racing - July 15th 2011

InsideSimRacing.tv presents new episode of the "This Week In Sim Racing" show. In this episode Shaun and Tommy talk about Targa Florio for rFactor the amazing 72 kilometer track. Also for RFactor is news of a preview of the Historic GT 2.0. They also show Codemasters F1 2011 presentation from London by Alan Boiston of VVV Automotive's. Part 1 of the review of the Gran Turgismo shifter paddles for the Logitech DFGT. In addition they have a new patch for the Fanatec family of wheels and an update on the GT5 Collectors Edition competition for a Mercedes SLS AMG.

InsideSimRacing.tv - Human Racing GT Chassis

InsideSimRacing.tv presents their review of the GT chassis by Human Racing. Shaun takes a look at this very unique dual post designed rig. After hearing the pros and cons about it they put it on the rev scale to see how it holds up.

GT chassis costs around 950 pounds or 1500 US dollars. Visit the official website at www.humanracing.co.th to get more information about this beautifully designed sim rig.

Driver San Francisco - Single Player Walkthrough

Ubisoft has released a new trailer of their upcoming title Driver San Francisco. The new video focuses on the single player portion of the game giving you the rundown of the story and features.

Cruise your own path through the open-world San Francisco setting to catch your nemesis, Charles Jericho.

Driver: San Francisco is an upcoming sandbox-style action driving video game developed by Ubisoft Reflections, and it will be published by Ubisoft. The game formally was unveiled at E3 2010 and is scheduled for release in North America on August 30, 2011 and in Europe on September 2, 2011 for the PC, PS3, Xbox360 and Nintendo 3DS.

iRacing.com - Suzuka & HPD ARX-01C Preview Screenshots

iRacing.com has released a new preview screenshots of the upcoming content for their new simulator iRacing 2.0 that is scheduled for release this August. High resolution screenshots highlighting the Suzuka race circuit and ALMS LMP2 Acura ARX-01c.

HPD ARX – 01c is based on the Strakka Racing entry that Nick Leventis, Danny Watts and Johnny Kane drove to first place in LMP2 at Le Mans last year. Suzuka’s distinctive figure eight layout has been the scene of epic battles featuring the likes of Alain Prost, Ayrton Senna (and Eddie Irvine), Michael Schumacher and Fernando Alonso in the Japanese Grand Prix.

Don't forget for a special offer where you can save $25 when you renew your iRacing membership for 1-year before July 31st, 2011.

InsideSimRacing.tv - PTR Pedal Mod for Logitech G25/G27

InsideSimRacing.tv presents the PTR Pedals, a load cell Logitech pedal mod by www.PTracing.net. Tommy and Shaun have raced on these pedals for a while and it's time to tell you exactly how they perform.

Features:
- Longer and more ergonomic pedals for greater comfort and longer throw. It also improves throttle feel and precision as well
- Precision load cell - 35kg (~77lbs) high-quality - to measure braking pressure/force
- Automotive quality rubber inserts - very durable material which provides a progressive feel for the brake pedal while maintaining most of the stock pedal throw
- Progressive resistance. Feeling wise these pedals are right in between non-servo racing brakes and street-car brakes
- Pedal height modelled after Tilton and Willwood racing pedals and the pedal faces are adjustable in two positions
- Stainless steel construction - very strong and very durable
- Load cell amplifier - excellent quality
- Improved resolution and refresh rate by using Leo Bodnar's excellent USB controller -recommended, sold separately for windows users
- PS3 compatible
- DIY installation is easy and requires only basic tools

iRacing.com - Renew your membership and save $25

iRacing.com is offering a great holiday sale. You can save $25 when you renew your iRacing membership for 1-year before July 31st, 2011. It is your great opportunity to extend your membership in anticipation of the full iRacing 2.0 release scheduled for this August.
 
To take advantage of this offer just follow the instructions below. Be sure to use the promotion code as well.

Promo code: PR-JULY-11-74

1) Click this link to go to the Change Subscription page
2) Choose Yearly then click the Renew Early button
3) Then choose payment method and fill out/review the billing and shipping information.
4) Accept the Terms and Agreements and then click the Next button.
5) Be sure to enter promo code: PR-JULY-11-74 in the promotion code box

Offer valid on existing accounts only, limit one per customer. Offer expires 7/31/11.

Source: iRacing.com

Forza Motorsport 4 - Gameplay Trailer

Turn 10 Studios have released a new trailer for Forza Motorsport 4, which was first debuted at this year's E3.

Launching in the U.S. on Oct. 11, Forza Motorsport 4 pushes the racing genre forward, with dramatically realistic graphics, innovative Kinect experiences, groundbreaking community features and a landslide of new content. The trailer provides a breathtaking close-up of the title's hero car, the Ferrari 458 Italia, scenic views of the stunning new Alps track, Kinect head tracking and other exciting gameplay scenes.

Forza Motorsport 4 also sets a new graphical standard for the racing genre. Featuring dramatic Hollywood-style camera effects and an all new lighting engine, Forza Motorsport 4 creates an unparalleled, dramatically realistic graphical experience running at  60 frames per second.

InsideSimRacing.tv - Logitech G27 mod by ARC Team

InsideSimRacing.tv presents the G27 E mod by ARC team for the Logitech G27 wheel. This mod increases the power, the speed, and the cooling of the Logitech wheel. Watch the G27 go from Tame to Severe in just over one minute. In this review they will test it and score it on the rev scale.

Driver San Francisco - Meet the Cars Trailer

Ubisoft has released a new trailer of their upcoming title Driver San Francisco highlighting the legendary and classic cars you'll find in the game.

This video features the 2006 Ford GT, 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS, 2009 Dodge Viper SRT10 ACR, 1986 Chevrolet Camaro Z28, 1974 Ford Gran Torino, and 1971 Pontiac LeMans.

Driver: San Francisco is an upcoming sandbox-style action driving video game developed by Ubisoft Reflections, and it will be published by Ubisoft. The game formally was unveiled at E3 2010 and is scheduled for release in North America on August 30, 2011 and in Europe on September 2, 2011 for the PC, PS3, Xbox360 and Nintendo 3DS.

rFactor - Targa Florio Released

Targa Florio Conversion Team has released the conversion of a legendary Italian track for rFactor simulation.

Track located on Italian island of Sicily has 72 km and more than 900 turns. It was originally created for Grand Prix Legends. You can read a full review at VirtualR.com

Features:

- Dynamic skybox
- Multiple road bump levels
- Added treelines, terrain to cover gaps in the mesh
- Historical Grid
- 60 cars support
- Multi-materials throughout
- Billboard trackside objects
- New double-material foliage
- Movable objects with mass (will damage your car if you hit them)
- Visgroups for best performance

Download (200 MB)

ISR.tv - This Week In Sim Racing - July 8th 2011

InsideSimRacing.tv presents new episode of the "This Week In Sim Racing" show. This week Jessica and Darin take us through what's going on this first week of July. They investigate some rFactor tracks adapted to other sims, an RSRBR update, a killer Fanatec wheel and stand deal, and more!

F1 2011 - Gameplay Trailer

Codemasters have released the 1st gameplay trailer of their upcoming F1 2011. The trailer shows exciting wheel to wheel racing, enhanced by KERS and DRS, as well as highlighting improved garage, paddock, pit lane and Parc Fermé cinematics that further immerse the player into the life of a FORMULA ONE driver.

F1 2011 will feature all of the official teams, drivers and circuits from 2011 FIA F1 World Championship. F1 2011 debuts DRS (Drag Reduction System) and KERS also returns. Competitive online racing is extended with 16 players going head-to-head with up to 8 AI drivers added to simulate the full grid of 24 drivers. A new Parc Ferme area, an expanded and revamped Paddock, new Pit Lane, celebration and reaction cinematics and an enhanced media interaction system fully immerse players in the glamour, pressure and excitement of being a F1 driver.

Codemasters will bring the F1 2011 to PC, Xbox 360 and Playstation 3 on September 23rd, 2011.

World Rally Championship 2 – Preview screenshots

Black Bean Games has released first preview screenshots of their upcoming racing game World Rally Championship 2.

The 2011 edition of the official WRC video game will feature all rallies of the 2011 World Rally Championship calendar with all the leading WRC team and drivers. WRC 2 will feature significantly more content than its predecessor with 90 stages, 15 different locations, 25 different terrain/weather conditions and 9 car categories ranging from vintage 1960s models to modern day monster motors, 16-player online races and a revamped Career.

World Rally Championship 2 will be released in October 2011 for the PC, Playstation 3 and Xbox 360.

You can read more about the game development in IGN.com article.

 

 

Summer Camp Sale on Steam - NFS games

Today, you have a great oportunity to buy 4 Need For Speed Games with 50% discount. You can buy

• Need for Speed Undercover
• Need For Speed: Hot Pursuit
• Need for Speed: Shift
• Shift 2 Unleashed

for only €54.99 as a package. You can save up to €55.00! For the purchase click here.

Need for Speed: Shift 2 Unleashed is a racing video game, the 17th title in the Need for Speed franchise, under development by Slightly Mad Studios and published by Electronic Arts. The game is the direct sequel to the critically acclaimed 2009 video game Need for Speed: Shift and expands on the gameplay and features introduced with the original. Shift 2 will feature 145 cars from 36 manufacturers and 35 different tracks, which players can compete in several types of races. The game will also feature new features such as an in-helmet cam, night-time racing and the Autolog feature introduced with Hot Pursuit.

DiRT 3 - Monte Carlo DLC Pack

Codemasters has released the Monte Carlo Rally DLC content pack to their DiRT 3 rally game. It is now available for the Xbox 360, PS3 and PC.

The Monte Carlo track pack include 8 rally stages of snowy mountain roads, with the Alps and the legendary Col de Turini Pass. The Monte Carlo DLC for Xbox Live/Games For Windows Live Marketplace is 800 MS Points and for PS3 is $9.99.

iRacing.com - New cars and tracks preview

iRacing.com has released a new preview screenshots of 2 new cars - Ford GT, Ford GT and 2 new race tracks - Iowa Speedway, Suzuka. These new items will be introduced with the iRacing 2.0 in August 2011.

"The Ford GT is a modern version of the car that defeated mighty Ferrari at Le Mans in the 1960s. How modern, you ask? The iRacing Ford GT is a digital version of the car that David and Andrea Robertson and David Murry piloted to third place in the GTE Am class in the 2011 24 Hour of Le Mans. Better yet, the HPD ARX – 01c is based on the Strakka Racing entry that Nick Leventis, Danny Watts and Johnny Kane drove to first place in LMP2 at Le Mans last year.

Featuring iRacing’s first active overpass, Suzuka’s distinctive figure eight layout has been the scene of epic battles featuring the likes of Alain Prost, Ayrton Senna (and Eddie Irvine), Michael Schumacher and Fernando Alonso in the Japanese Grand Prix. Iowa Speedway’s 7/8 mile oval annually plays host to the IZOD IndyCar Series and Firestone Indy Lights Series, as well as the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series and the Nationwide Series."

Source: iRacing.com

InsideSimRacing.tv - Nixim Mod Version 2 Review

InsideSimRacing.tv presents the new and improved Nixim pedal mod for the Logitech G25 and G27. Watch to see what they've added and if it's worth it!

This new brake modification supercedes the original NIXIM G25/27 Brake mod. New brake mod also includes a stiffer two stage spring as well as a soft rubber buffer. This combination gives the feel of compressing a brake system in a realistic way. New for the G25/27 pedal upgrade is a stiffer two stage Clutch spring. Now as you release the clutch pedal you can now actually feel the drive being taken up by the gearbox giving you all the feel you need to get you off the line.

iRacing Sim Racing World Championship Magazine - Ep. 1

iRacing.com has released a first episode of their new magazine focused on iRacing Sim Racing World Championship.

In this episode a review of the first 6 races in the NASCAR iRacing.com Series World Championship will take place, followed by a review of the first 6 races in the iRacing.com Drivers World Championship Series Road Racing. Then, iRacing Road Racing Pro, David Williams, is interviewed. The episode concludes with some tech tips about car setup filmed by iRacing member Chris Hall. Hall interviews Joe Osborne, a professional racecar driver and iRacer about how he uses anti-roll bars on his racecar. The interview was conducted at a live test at Snetterton Circuit in the UK.

netKar PRO - Nordschleife Released

Tomas Torasen has released the Nürburgring Nordschleife for netKar Pro simulation. The track was originally created by Com8 for rFactor. The Nordschleife circuit for netKar PRO include fall version, tourist layout and layouts used by the VLN series and the Nürburgring 24h race.

Originally, the track featured four track configurations: the 28.265 km long Gesamtstrecke ("Whole Course"), which in turn consisted of the 22.810 km Nordschleife ("Northern Loop"), and the 7.747 km Sudschleife ("Southern Loop"). However, the Nordschleife is still in use; nicknamed The Green Hell by Jackie Stewart, it is widely considered the toughest and most demanding purpose-built race track in the world.

Download here (290MB)