F1 2011 - Buddh New Delhi Trailer

Codemasters have released a new trailer of their F1 2011 title showing us the preview of the upcoming F1 race at Buddh race circuit. Be the first to cross the the finish line at the beautiful 16 turn track in New Delhi, India.

F1 2011 features 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 - Recommended Server Specs

Tim Wheatley from Image Space Incorporated has released a minimum and recommended server specs for the rFactor 2.

"Bandwidth:
96 Kbits/sec per user for server populations less than 10
256 Kbits/sec per user for server populations between 10 and 20
768 Kbits/sec per user for server populations between 20 and 30

RAM use:
Approximately 200 MB per server instance for server populations less than 10
Approximately 300 MB per server instance for server populations between 10 and 20
Approximately 400 MB per server instance for server populations between 20 and 30

CPU Usage:
This is also dependent on the server population and number of AI drivers but we would account for at least 250 MHz per server instance and on modern CPU, for example if you have a 2.5 GHz dual core you can run 20 servers (10 per core, 10 * 250 Mhz = 2.5 GHz) on that CPU if you have other requirements mentioned above meet. Floating point unit required."

InsideSimRacing.tv - Thrustmaster TH8RS Review

InsideSimRacing.tv presents an exclusive first look and review of the Thrustmaster TH8RS Shifter for the PC and the PS3. This stylish shifter is mostly made of metal and has gates that look like they are right out of a supercar. It is an 8 speed shifter that works as a stand alone device and even works with Gran Turismo when used with a T500RS wheel.

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 and Sequential. Thrustmaster has designed the TH8 RS with unrivalled precision, by including Hall Effect AccuRate Technology™ featuring magnetic sensors. Avoiding usage of potentiometers or tact switches eliminates wear due to contact, thus delivering an unlimited product lifespan.

The TH8 RS will be available in November 2011 at the suggested retail price of $149.99.

rFactor 2 - Sun glare effect & Nvidia 3D Vision

Image Space Incorporated has released new preview screenshot of the rFactor 2 simulation showing us sun glare effect in the cockpit of Renault Megane Trophy car.

Nvidia has recently released a new GeForce 258.62 Driver software and the changelog revealed that rFactor 2 is listed for Nvidia 3D Vision profiles. Nvidia 3D Vision automatically transforms PC games into full 3D without the need for additional game patches.

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.

iRacing TV - Episode 11

iRacing.com has released a new episode of their iRacing TV.

n the 11th episode of iRacingTV, VP of Art & Production, Greg Hill, reviews up and coming features (some will appear in the new iRacing build coming this fall). Also, NASCAR iRacing Series World Championship driver Josh Parker stops by the studio to discuss his sim racing career. Will Power, James Davison, Ricky Stenhouse Jr., and Trevor Bayne also make appearances on this episode.

The Episode 11 is also available at www.iracingtv.com

C.A.R.S. - Build 78 Release

Slightly Mad Studios have released a new build 78 of their C.A.R.S simulation game. The new version includes a new car Ariel Atom V8, Shifter Kart and new fantasy circuit Glencairn Kart Track.

The new build also includes plenty of fixes and improvements including:

• Improved lighting settings for most tracks
• Various UI fixes and improvements
• Added cloudy weather selection to race menu
• Enabled fuel consumption and tyre wear
• Added a few more options to visuals menu
• Added free camera (Ctrl-F then the mouse and WASD, SHIFT keys)

The new build is now available for download for all WMD members with Team Member status and above.

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

InsideSimRacing.tv presents new episode of the "This Week In Sim Racing" show. In this weeks episode they cover Game Stock Car, GT Academy, and Forza 4. They also look back at C.A.R.S., go on board the USS hornet for the NVIDIA Ge Force Lan 6 and showcase a new simrig of the week by Tamiya. They also have and announcement from Reiza studios about a new Ayrton Senna Game.

C.A.R.S. - Preview screenshots of the build 78

Development Director of the C.A.R.S. Andy Garton has published new preview screenshots of the upcoming build 78. New build will be released soon and it will bring new race track and heavy sky weather feature to the simulation.

C.A.R.S. will be probably released on November 2012 for the PC, Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 and Nintendo console.

Forza Motorsport 4 – Top Gear Reality Check

MotoGamesTV has released a reality check video comparing the real Top Gear Test track and virtual test track in the Forza Motorsport 4. The video features the V12-powered Pagani Zonda R.

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 - Race For Your Life Trailer

Electronic Arts have released a new trailer of the upcoming Need for Speed: The Run.

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 - October 14th 2011

InsideSimRacing.tv presents new episode of the "This Week In Sim Racing" show. This weeks episode covers another round in the battle between Microsoft and Sony as Forza 4 is released only to find Gran Turismo coming out with Spec 2 on the same day.They also look at Slightly Mad Studios C.A.R.S. project as it hits a new level. There will be a new simrig of the week sponsored by Tamiya as well as showcasing some leagues for iRacing. And to top off the show they have the final few races of the iRacing World Championships for both road and oval.

Gran Turismo 5 - Update 2.0 Video

Polyphony Digital has released a preview video of the 2.0 update for Gran Turismo 5. They also released details of the first batch of DLC content that will be available starting October 18. The content that will be available via the Playstation Store is split into four packs, bringing new tracks, cars and accessories such as new paint colors.

You can find more information about these DLC packs at VirtualR.net.

InsideSimRacing.tv - Thrustmaster Ferrari F1 Wheel @ F1 2011

InsideSimRacing.tv presents a video on setting up the Thrustmaster T500RS with the Ferrari F150 Italia F1 wheel add on. A step by step guide through Shaun Cole's settings in windows and in game for Codemasters F1 2011. Shaun also drives the wheel in game and talks about how it feels while driving as well is how the F1 wheel compares to the GT Rim.

C.A.R.S. - Community Assisted Race Sim

Slightly Mad Studios have just officially launched their project C.A.R.S. (Community Assisted Race Sim) that is being developed on the WMD portal. Read more about this new simulation at VirtualR.net.

Planned Features
- FRANCHISE MODE allows you to carve out a personalized career starting in the Karting world and then progressing on to whichever motorsport specialization you prefer including Rally, Touring Cars, Open-Wheel, GT, Le Mans, and many more!
- Play CO-OP with a friend as Driver/Co-Driver
- FULL TEAM MANAGEMENT… Have a large number of friends? Create, manage, and compete together!
- Experience the excitement of PIT STOPS like you’ve never seen before!
- Revolutionary PIT-2-CAR RADIO gives you the strategic advantage
- DYNAMIC Time Of Day & Localized Weather make every race unique and challenging
- 10+ GAME MODES covering every form of motorsport
- CLOUD-BASED SOCIAL NETWORK allows you to connect with friends, compare times & scores, compete and challenge each other, and share content
- USER-GENERATED CONTENT – Create your own liveries, decals, tuning setups, and even events! Then share them with the world – either for free, in-game credits or even real money!
- PUSHING TO THE LIMITS – Advanced physics, lighting, and AI

rFactor 2 - Official trailer

InsideSimRacing.tv presents the World Premiere of the first official rFactor 2 trailer brought to you by ISI. In this video, check out some great footage of 60s Formula One cars making their way around a spectacular looking version of Monaco.

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.

InsideSimRacing.tv - Forza Motorsport 4 Wheel Buyers Guide

InsideSimRacing.tv presents a wheel buyers guide to Forza Motorsport 4 and the Xbox 360. The Xbox has always been short on peripherals until now and that comes just in time for the release of Forza Motorsport 4. In this video they cover everything from playing with a controller to the new Fanatec CSR Elite while that is compatible with the xbox 360. They also cover some of the pedals that are available as well as shifters to round out the entire FM4 experience.

Forza Motorsport 4 - Review by GameTrailers.com

GameTrailers.com has released a video review of the Forza Motorsport 4 developed by Turn 10.

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 - Forza Motorsport 4 Preview

InsideSimRacing.tv presents the preview of Forza Motorsport 4. It has been 2 years since the previous version of the game for the Xbox 360. Forza Motorsport 4 has an entire checklist of new features making it one of the deepest and most detailed racing games of all time. They take you through every aspect of the game for you to see what it is made of. In this preview they cover Career mode, Multiplayer mode, Autovista and more.

Need for Speed: The Run - On The Edge Trailer

Electronic Arts have released a new trailer of the upcoming Need for Speed: The Run.

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.

Need for Speed: The Run - Demo trailer

Electronic Arts have released a new trailer announcing the demo version of the upcoming Need for Speed: The Run.

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.

Gran Turismo 5 - Update 2.0 announced

Creator of the Gran Turismo 5 Kazunori Yamauchi has announced Spec 2.0 update. It will be available for free in the third week of October 2011.

Features:
- Simplified interior views added to all standard cars.
- User control of the weather change feature.
- Settings sheet which allows you to save multiple car settings.
- New Spec 2.0 opening movie.
- Improved UI response and usability.
- Replay forward/rewind.
- Mid-race save feature for endurance races.
- Expanded online lounge features (narrowing down car types, shuffle races…).
- Expanded Photo Travel features (you can now take photos of cars together with your avatar).
- Added “NASCAR Pit Scene” stage to Photo Travel.
- Added 11 new 2011 NASCAR models.
- Added the Nissan GT-R N24 Schulze Motorsport
- Improved physics and artificial intelligence.
- Support for the Logitech G25/G27 steering wheel.

BMW M3 GT2 rim for Fanatec ClubSport wheel

Fanatec announces the official BMW M3 GT2 racing wheel rim for the Fanatec Clubsport wheel. This wheel is compatible on PC and PlaySation 3 and will be sold as separate add-on for the upcoming ClubSport wheel base.

The presentation was made at the 25th anniversary festival of the BMW factory in Regensburg. The proffesional touring car race driver Dirk Adorf used the wheel in his race car and on the simulator.

Forza Motorsport 4 - Intro Video

Turn 10 has released a intro trailer of their upcoming Forza Motorsport 4 racing game.

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 - Ferrari F1 Wheel for the T500RS

InsideSimRacing.tv presents the unboxing of the Ferrari F1 add on Wheel to the Thrustmaster T500RS wheel. This wheel is a replica of the wheel of the real Ferrari F150 Italia Formula One Car. The wheel is interchangeable with the GT wheel that comes standard on the T500RS. In this video they unbox the wheel rim and take a first look. Then they install it to the T500RS and get it up and running.

rFactor 2 - HDR effects

Image Space Incorporated has released new preview screenshots of the rFactor 2 simulation showing us new HDR effects with Renault Megane Trophy car Nissan GT-R.

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.