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.