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.