Need for Speed: The Run - Avalanche & Game Modes Interview

GameTrailers.com has released an interview video from GamesCom 2011 with developers of the upcoming NFS title The Run.

Get behind the wheel for an early look at the Avalanche level and details on the game modes of The Run in this GamesCom 2011 Interview with Executive Producer Jason DeLong.

Need for Speed: The Run is a racing video game, the 18th title in the Need for Speed franchise, and is being developed by EA Black Box and will be published by Electronic Arts. The game is described as "An illicit, high-stakes race across the country. The only way to get your life back is to be the first from San Francisco to New York. No speed limits. No rules. No allies. All you have are your driving skills and sheer determination as you battle hundreds of the world's most notorious drivers on the country's most dangerous roads."

Need for Speed: The Run will be released on November 15, 2011 for the Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, PC, Nintendo Wii and Nintendo 3DS.

ISR.tv - This Week In Sim Racing - August 26th 2011

InsideSimRacing.tv presents new episode of the "This Week In Sim Racing" show. In this episode they cover the new Fanatec Clubsport Wheel, Codemasters new online F1 game, and several different mods for various sims. They also feature another user simrig from their forum. This and more all packed into one show.

Forza Motorsport 4 - Making of Hockenheim Track

Turn 10 Studios have released a new developer diary video for their Forza Motorsport 4 title showing us making of the Hockenheim race track.

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.

World Rally Championship 2 – GamesCom 2011 Trailer

Black Bean Games has released a new trailer of their upcoming racing game World Rally Championship 2 from GamesCom 2011. Trailer shows various cars like the Citroen DS3 WRC, the Mini Clubman WRC and the Ford Fiesta WRC on different surfaces and events.

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.

F1 2011 - "Season so Far" Gameplay Trailer

Codemasters have released a new gameplay trailer called "Season so Far" of their upcoming F1 2011 racing game.

Featuring the first footage of the highly anticipated Safety Car, the video includes some of the amazing wheel to wheel action that's taken place around the globe this year such as Jenson Button's thrilling win in Canada and Vitaly Petrov taking to the air in Malaysia.

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.

Thrustmaster Ferrari F458 Italia Wheel

Thrustmaster has revealed the new wheel for the PC and Xbox 360, the Ferrari F458 Italia wheel.

While this new release doesn’t feature dual carburettors or overhead camshafts, it does boast two official licenses from Ferrari and Xbox 360 – an exclusive worldwide collaboration. A replica of the wheel equipping the Forza Motorsport 4 hero vehicle, the very official F458 Italia, this racing wheel provides the ideal combination to enjoy a truly immersive gaming experience – a must-have for true motor racing enthusiasts!
Source: Press release 

Features:
- The world’s first wheel with official licenses from Ferrari® and Microsoft Xbox 360®.
- Replica of the wheel on the latest Ferrari 458 Italia, star vehicle of Forza Motorsport® 4!
- 28 cm XXL size (7/10ths of the original) with rubber texture cladding for optimal handling on Xbox 360®.
- Wheel-mounted sequential gearbox: 2 Ferrari GT-style metal paddle shifters.
- Genuine “Manettino®” dial:
2-position switch lets users directly change game settings while they race (example: changing views in Forza Motorsport® 4)
- Automatically returns to neutral position
- 8 easy-access action buttons + one 8-direction D-pad in the form of an “Engine Start” button.
- Xbox Guide button with illuminated ring indicating the player number.
- 270° steering radius.
- Pedal set featuring pedals with long range of travel, plus realistic resistance and angle.
- Super-stable, practical V-shaped clamping system can be attached to any table or desk.
- Xbox 360 USB 2.0 Full Speed cable with InLine Quick Release connector (3 meter length), for a totally safe connection.
- Compatible with XBOX 360® & PC

The Ferrari 458 Italia Racing Wheel for Xbox360 will be available in October at a suggested retail price of €79.99.

ISR.tv - This Week In Sim Racing - August 19th 2011

InsideSimRacing.tv presents new episode of the "This Week In Sim Racing" show. In this episode Jessica and Darin catch up on 4 years of Inside Sim Racing. They also kick of Gamescom as we wait for footage from Andreas Nie in Germany. Also in this show is another segment of Simrig of the week featuring another viewers personal simrig. They talk about the new patch for Dirt 3, Sebring being released for GTL and Race 07 and our race recaps of the Road and Oval World championships from iRacing.

iRacing TV - Tony Stewart Seat Swap w/iRacing

In preparation for the Mobil 1 Tony Stewart/Lewis Hamilton seat swap event at Watkins Glen, Tony used iRacing sim software to prepare. The 3 Wide Life television crew was there to capture every exciting moment.

British Formula One champion got to try out big and heavy Chevrolet Sprint Cup car, the NASCAR superstar got the chance to sample the F1 Mclaren Mercedes MP4-23.

InsideSimRacing.tv - Derek Speare Button Box Review

InsideSimRacing.tv presents a review of the Derek Speare Raceking button box. Darin reviews this custom version of the button box made for race winners. He also shows the additional boxes and other products by Derek Speare. There are several different mods for the Logitech G27 racing wheel as well as other cool sim racing products.

F1 2011 - Developer Diary #2

Codemasters have released the 2nd developer diary video of their upcoming F1 2011 racing game. This diary video is focused on handling and A.I.

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.

Ridge Racer Unbounded - Create or Destroy Trailer

Namco Bandai Games have released a new trailer of their upcoming racing game Ridge Racer Unbounded.

Ridge Racer Unbounded is coming to add an unexpected dimension to the series and deliver an original blast of ferocious racing adrenaline. Create an unlimited number of tracks with the City Creator, share it online and play.

Ridge Racer Unbounded will be available on 2012 for the PC, PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360.

ISR.tv - This Week In Sim Racing - August 5th 2011

InsideSimRacing.tv presents new episode of the "This Week In Sim Racing" show. This episode Jessica and Shaun show you some new rFactor 2 footage, look at DiRT 3, some more leaqgue info, iRacing 2.0 and new tire model tips, the Tamiya Nationals and a special announcement from Darin Gangi.

Driver San Francisco - Don't Blink & Drive Multiplayer Trailer

Ubisoft has released a new trailer highlighting several of Driver: San Francisco's 11 online multiplayer modes.

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. Driver San Francisco extends the cinematic, open world car chase experience with a groundbreaking new gameplay feature called "shift." 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.

iRacing TV - Tournament Racing

iRacing TV has released a "How To" video showing us how we can create a Tournament in the latest version of the iRacing.com 2.0 simulation.

One of iRacing 2.0's most exciting new features is tournament racing. Learn how to host your own tournament with your friends and other iRacing members. Tournaments are a series of hosted races joined together by new a new user interface that lets the host choose how to advance each round. This is one of many features of iRacing 2.0 that will continue to evolve and grow with each future build.

InsideSimRacing.tv - FREX Shift + Sequential Shifter Review

InsideSimRacing.tv presents a review of the FREX Shift +  Sequential Shifter. FREX is absolutely one of the leaders in sim racing products. ISR team take a look at the Shift + the sequential shifter by FREX. Despite being as simple as a 2 speed shifter wait until you see what goes into this one.

Forza Motorsport 4 - The Making of the Alps Trailer

See the Forza Motorsport 4 team travel the world picking locations for new tracks in the sim. They talk about the extensive effort that has gone into their new lighting system and the amount of photographs they must take to get it right.

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.

Need for Speed: The Run - Limited Edition Trailer

Electronic Arts have released a new trailer and announced details of the upcoming Need for Speed: The Run Limited Edition. The Limited Edition is priced the same as the standard and includes 3 new cars and 5 exclusive challenges.

Get the ultimate head start and access to exclusive challenges with the Need for Speed The Run Limited Edition. You're in a battle for your life and going to need every advantage you can get. By purchasing the Limited Edition you'll get the following three elite cars - Lamborghini Aventador, Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 and Porsche 911 Carrera S.

Need for Speed: The Run will be released on November 15, 2011 for the Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, PC, Nintendo Wii and Nintendo 3DS.

Driver San Francisco - Preview by GameTrailers.com

GameTrailers.com has released a video preview of the Driver San Francisco.

Take to San Fran's notoriously twisty streets with Driver: San Francisco, the next installment of the Driver franchise.

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 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, PlayStation 3, PC and Mac.

ISR.tv - This Week In Sim Racing - July 29th 2011

InsideSimRacing.tv presents new episode of the "This Week In Sim Racing" show. Tom and Jessica check out Auto Club Revolution, some community leagues, the new real feel plugin, the TH8 RS Shifter by Thrustmaster, and more.

rFactor 2 - Tire Model Preview Video

Image Space Incorporated has released two preview videos of the rFactor 2 simulation showing a new tire model in action.

The newly written tire model, which accurately models the heat, wear, deformation and performance changes a tire undergoes in a racing situation. The videos below demonstrate the basics and shows you some of the damage done to the tire with both normal usage and when mistreated.

Featuring immersive animations, changes to the racing line including rubber build-up and marbles, day-night-day transitions, wet-dry transitions and this truly dynamic tire model on all it’s cars, rFactor 2 will bring a truly dynamic experience to your racing.

Full description of these 2 videos you can read at official rFactor 2 website.

Second video that highlights the tire deformation is hidden below.