InsideSimRacing.tv - Forza Motorsport CSR Wheel Review

InsideSimRacing.tv presents a review of the CSR Wheel by Fanatec. This new multi platform wheel is compatible with the Xbox 360, PS3 and the PC. It is the latest wheel from Fanatec and the first wheel to not have the Porsche licensing. With Forza Motorsport 4 coming soon this wheel enters the market just in time and this wheel is the official wheel of the game. In this review they go over all of the features and pricing of the wheel. Then they talk about how it actually works on track. You can get more information on the wheel at www.fanatec.com.

InsideSimRacing.tv - Forza Motorsport 4 at GamesCom 2011

InsideSimRacing.tv presents Dan Greenewalt of Turn 10 from Gamescom, Germany. In this video Dan goes much deeper into the sim. He talks about some of the rewards that can be won as well as talking in more detail about the career mode. In addition to those thoughts Andreas Nie gives you his take on Forza 4 and what Dan had to say at Gamescom this year.

F1 2011 vs F1 2010 – Video Comparison

YouTube user DOC2602 has released an interesting video comparison between current title F1 2011 and its predecessor F1 2010 that was released a year ago.

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.

F1 2011 is available for the PC, Xbox 360 and Playstation 3.

rFactor 2 - HDR effects and Renault cars

Image Space Incorporated has released new preview screenshots of the rFactor 2 simulation showing us new HDR effects with Renault Megane Trophy car and Renault Clio Cup.

ISR.tv - This Week In Sim Racing - September 23rd 2011

InsideSimRacing.tv presents new episode of the "This Week In Sim Racing" show. This show they cover the relases of Codemaster F1 2011. They also have new mods for rFactor, GT Legends and Race 07. A new Simrig of the Week is featured as well as coverage of their weekend at the Tamiya Nationals.

rFactor 2 - HDR a Bloom effects

Image Space Incorporated has released new preview screenshots of the rFactor 2 simulation.

"The rFactor 2 development team have been working on a number of graphical effects. The screenshots here are a good indication of where we are heading with the effects, but it’s important to note that we still have a few things to finalize, most notably the HDR light/dark differences in clouds. So these images still certainly carry the “work-in-progress” label.

One of the features we put the most time into was allowing players to make their own HDR profiles so that they can adjust for a look that appeals to them."

Read more at www.rfactor.net

You can view many more work-in-progress screenshots of the HDR in action by visiting the screenshots page.

F1 2011 - Review by GameTrailers.com

GameTrailers.com has released a video review of the F1 2011 developed by Codemasters.

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.

InsideSimRacing.tv - Thrustmaster T500RS Ferrari F1

InsideSimRacing.tv presents Thrustmasters major announcement of the T500 Formula One wheel. Andreas Nie traveled to Monza, Italy to get footage of the joint press event by both Ferrari and Thrustmaster. This new wheel will turn the already Top of the Line wheel into a formula one racers dream. The new wheel will be available in a complete unit or as a bolt on upgrade to any existing T500RS out there.

Features
- Full-size replica of the Formula 1 Ferrari 2011 racing wheel, under official license by Ferrari, for your T500 RS.
- Genuine F1-style scratched-brushed metal “Push & Pull” shifters
- Reinforced scratched-brushed metal facing ensuring optimum solidity and inertia
- Rubber-textured wheel offering a realistic and comfortable grip
- Professional quality rotary knobs, switches and action buttons:
*2 x encoder rotary knobs (to adjust car settings directly during the race)
*8 x dual detent push-buttons
*3 x 3-position metal switches with wheel re-centering
*2 x up/down speed shifters (F1 “Push & Pull”¨ style)
*2 x high pressure, 8-directional D-pads responding to realistic pressure
- Two available game modes:
“Normal” mode, PC and PS3. compatible (offering 13 action buttons and 3 D-pads)
“Advanced” mode, PC compatible (offering 25 action buttons and 1 D-pad)

The Ferrari Formula One rim will be available both as add-on for the T500 RS starting September 30 and selling for €149.

ISR.tv - This Week In Sim Racing - September 16th 2011

InsideSimRacing.tv presents new episode of the "This Week In Sim Racing" show. This edition of the show is action packed with sim racing news from all over the globe. On this show they have an update on the new lineup of products from Fanatec. This includes the new Forza Motorsports CSR Wheel, the CSR Elite Pedals and the CSR Shifter Set. They also cover an update on RFactor 2 as well as a new mod for the original RFactor. In additon to that some netkar news, a new Simrig of the Week as well as an update on the iRacing World Championship Series.

F1 2011 - Developer Diary #4

Codemasters have released the 4th and final developer diary video of their upcoming F1 2011 racing game. This video features all new gameplay footage and reveals the all-new Safety Car in action alongside a range of season updates that make the game feel completely different.

"Safety car - a lot of people have been asking us for it. We'd always said we'd only do it when it was absolutely right, so now it's available in single player and multiplayer," said Stephen Hood, Chief Games Designer.

All of the rule changes from the 2011 FIA FORMULA WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP are included to give players the authentic Formula 1 experience. KERS - Kinetic Energy Recovery System - gives players an acceleration boost to launch out of corners. DRS - Drag Reduction System - adds acceleration for overtaking in specified zones around each circuit and the new Pirelli tires affect performance and handling of the cars on track, changing qualifying and racing strategy. "These three things alone make the game feel completely different," added Stephen Hood.

F1 2011 launches for the Xbox 360, PS3, and PC Games For Windows on September 23rd in the UK.

F1 2011 - Compatible Steering Wheels

Codemasters have released an official list of steering wheels and controllers that will be supported in their F1 2011:

- Microsoft Xbox 360 Wireless Racing Wheel
- Atomic Accessories Super Sport Evo
- Atomic Accessories TVR Sagaris
- ECCI Trackstar 6000
- Fanatec Porsche 911 Carrera
- Fanatec Porsche 911 GT2
- Fanatec Porsche 911 GT3 RS2
- Fanatec Porsche 911 Turbo S
- Logic3 Tri Format Topdrive GT
- Logic3 Tri Format Topdrive RF
- Logitech Driving Force GT
- Logitech Driving Force Pro
- Logitech Formula Force EX/RX
- Logitech G25
- Logitech G27
- Logitech MOMO Racing
- Logitech WingMan Formula Force GP
- Microsoft Sidewinder Force Feedback Wheel
- Thrustmaster Ferrari F430
- Thrustmaster Ferrari GT Experience
- Thrustmaster Ferrari GT F430 Wireless Cockpit
- Thrustmaster RGT Force Feedback Pro Clutch
- Thrustmaster Ferrari F1 Wheel Intergral T500
- Thrustmaster T500RS
- Thrustmaster Universal Challenge

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

iRacing.com - Mclaren MP4-12C GT3 Announcement

iRacing.com has announced that new addition in their online racing simulation will be the Mclaren MP4-12C GT3 race car in 2012.

"iRacing.com and McLaren Automotive have announced plans to build a virtual version of the McLaren MP4-12C GT3 race car. Based on the groundbreaking McLaren MP4-12C road car, the first production car wholly designed and built by McLaren since the McLaren F1 - the McLaren MP4-12C GT3 marries Formula 1™ and innovative road-car technology with GT3 specification performance enhancements to create a new generation of racing car. iRacing.com will apply expertise in creating a state-of-the-art digital version of the McLaren MP4-12C GT3 that will be available to iRacing members in 2012."

Source: iRacing.com
 

Read the rest of the story at inRacingNews.com.

InsideSimRacing.tv - Driverpod-pro review

InsideSimRacing.tv presents their review of the Driverpod Pro. The Driverpod Pro is a wheel stand equipped to hold your favorite wheel and pedal set. Shaun Cole takes you through assembly, setup and and adjustments in this detailed review of the rig.

With large mounting areas of 23cm’s x 47cm’s for the wheel and 37cm’s x 62cm’s for the pedals you will find both the Driverpod-pro and the Driverpod give you enough area to mount most wheels and pedals.

The Driverpod-pro and Driverpod give you so much adjustability that you will find you never have to drive in your socks again, unless of course you want to. The ease of adjustment means you can quickly and easily make changes to pedal set up, so when you’ve got your friends round and your all having a go at racing, everyone feels comfortable with their choice of pedal position.

Drivepod will cost you £335 + shipping, Driverpod-pro will cost you £365 + shipping.

netKar Pro – 1.3 Final Released

Kunos Simulazioni has released a final version or the netKar PRO 1.3.

Changelog:

GUI
-New GUI icons and organization
-Password is now automatically recovered from last session

Gameplay/Graphics
-New setup behavior (use nkpro.ini USE_OLD_STYLE=1 to go back to the previous behavior)
-Keyboard and GamePad quick selection keys moved to SHIFT+K and SHIFT+P
-Added g meter readings on the control overlay
-Mirrors are now using full shading scene

Physics
-Added “non linear” brake settings for professional pedalboards
-Added hand brake on wheel button settings
-Improved tyre model slip model
-Improved differential math model
-New collision detection and response system

Multiplayer
-Improved collision detection
-Improved collision response
-Improved lobby protocol
-Added “Reset”, “Next”, “Restart” on vote
-Improved network protocol, packets are smaller and delivered with a different strategy
-New prediction system for remote cars’ rotation
-Added overlay to signal low quality in client-server connection
-New protocol for client to server lobby connection avoiding MTU block by some routers

Additional Contents
-GT Vintage “Replica”

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.

Need for Speed: The Run - Experiencing The Sound

It's great to have thousands of audio files to play with, but how do you get them to mesh in a hyper-realistic way? Need for Speed The Run Audi Director Rich Adrian takes you under the hood of mixing and matching sound effects to create a true audio soundscape.

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 - September 9th 2011

InsideSimRacing.tv presents new episode of the "This Week In Sim Racing" show. With independent videos covering certain topics in greater detail this video is about a great many things happening at the GamesCom 2011 show. Andreas Nie covers a few of the software titles to be found like Need For Speed the Run and Driver San Fransisco and more. He also looks at some full motion simulators and a new wheel by an unknown company.

F1 2011 - Developer Diary #3

Codemasters have released the 3rd developer diary video of their upcoming F1 2011 racing game. It features new gameplay footage and reveals the new Co-op Championship mode that allows two players to drive for the same F1 team in pursuit of the coveted FIA Formula One Constructors' World Championship.

Available online, the Co-op Championship mode brings two friends together in the same team as they work together for the Constructors' crown whilst also competing separately for the Drivers' Championship title. This brand new feature for F1 2011 gives players a taste of the intense sporting and political rivalry that exists between drivers in FORMULA ONE teams as they balance personal glory and directing the development of the car in their favour with achieving team goals.

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

Driver: San Francisco - Review by GameTrailers.com

GameTrailers.com has released a video review of the Driver: San Francisco developed by Ubisoft.

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.

InsideSimRacing.tv - Fanatec Interview at GamesCom 2011

InsideSimRacing.tv presents our Gamescom 2011 special report. Our International reporter Andreas Nie caught up with the CEO of Fanatec, Thomas Jackermeier as they discuss the launch of the new Forza Motorsport CSR Elite Wheel that Fanatec will launch by the end of this year. Andreas asks all the questions we hoped he would and there's even a mention of "Mr T". Stay tuned till the end for some exclusive footage of the Audi Quattro rim attached to the Clubsport Wheel.

iRacing.com - Referral Program

iRacing's referral program is an easy way to earn some extra credits. All you need to do is recommend iRacing to everyone you know and have them enter your email address when they sign-up for a 3, 12 or 24 month membership. For everyone who references your email address upon sign-up we'll automatically send you $10 iRacing credits.

You should check our iRacing Promo Codes list and show it to your friends.

The image below displays where friends should enter your email address when they sign-up.

InsideSimRacing.tv - F1 2011 - Interview with Stephen Hood

InsideSimRacing.tv presents GamesCom 2011 coverage of Codemasters F1 2011. Andreas Nie sits down and talks with Stephen Hood about some of the not yet talked about features of F1 2011. The interview has some great video of gameplay showing certain new features.

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.

Forza Motorsport 4 - Infineon Raceway Trailer

Turn 10 Studios have released a new trailer of their upcoming Forza Motorsport 4 title showing us the Infineon Raceway. The circuit is located in California, it is also known as Sears Point or Sonoma, it hosts an annual NASCAR Sprint Cup round and has also hosted road racing like the American Le Mans Series.

Forza Motorsport 4 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. It also pushes the racing genre forward, with dramatically realistic graphics, innovative Kinect experiences, groundbreaking community features and a landslide of new content.

Forza Motorsport 4 will be released for Xbox 360 on October 11 in the US and October 14 in Europe.

Thrustmaster TH8 RS - Gameplay Beta Testing

Thrustmaster has released a new gameplay video of their latest and only one gear stick TH8 RS.

Thrustmaster TH8 RS features a 5.12" tall stick with a removable knob. The TH8 RS includes two interchangeable shift plates, each suited to a specific configuration – H-pattern (7 gears plus 1 reverse gear) and Sequential.

Thrustmaster has designed the TH8 RS with unrivalled precision, by including H.E.A.R.T (Hall Effect AccuRate Technology™) technology featuring magnetic sensors. Avoiding usage of potentiometers or tact switches eliminates wear due to contact, thus delivering an unlimited product lifespan. In addition, the firmware can be upgraded to offer all foreseeable evolutions, assuring users that the TH8 RS is here to make a lasting impression.

The TH8 RS with USB connectivity is compatible with the T500 RS racing wheel on PlayStation®3 and with all currently available racing wheels for PC.

The TH8 RS will be available in October at the suggested retail price of $179.99.

Driver San Francisco - Film Director Trailer

Want to direct your own movie car chase ? Take a closer look at the Film Director featured in the upcoming Driver San Francisco.

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.