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.