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.
Tuesday, September 20, 2011
Sunday, September 18, 2011
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.
"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.
Friday, September 16, 2011
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.
- 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.
Thursday, September 15, 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. Wednesday, September 14, 2011
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.
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.
Tuesday, September 13, 2011
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.
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.
Monday, September 12, 2011
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.
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.
Sunday, September 11, 2011
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.
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