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  1. Miami GP Venue Expands - A Case for Alternative Layouts in Sim Racing?

    Miami GP Venue Expands - A Case for Alternative Layouts in Sim Racing?

    Last week, the Miami Grand Prix venue announced plans to expand with new circuits. Is this something the F1 Games and by extension the rest of sim racing aim to follow? Have your say in the comments. Following three successful years running its event in the surrounding areas of the Hard Rock...
  2. A Letter to Racing Game Developers: Offline Singleplayer is Key

    A Letter to Racing Game Developers: Offline Singleplayer is Key

    In a recent poll asking what OverTake community members plan on racing next, the results overwhelmingly pointed to offline racing. As a result, OverTake Editor Angus believes developers must listen to the call for greater single-player functionality in racing games. Image credit: Reiza Studios...
    • Angus Martin
    • Article
    • 5 min read
    • offline opinion singleplayer
    • Comments: 119
    • Category: Misc
  3. Angus Martin

    News Generic Cars: Automobilista 2's Classic Endurance Content Solution?

    This thread is for the general discussion of the Article Generic Cars: Automobilista 2's Classic Endurance Content Solution?. Please add to the discussion here.
  4. Generic Cars: Automobilista 2's Classic Endurance Content Solution?

    Generic Cars: Automobilista 2's Classic Endurance Content Solution?

    As part of its current sportscar push, Automobilista 2 promises to expand its historic Le Mans content list. Navigating licensing complexities, OverTake Editor Angus has an idea to reach this goal. From FIA World Endurance Championship calendar opinions to guides for improving immersion in...
  5. Is Fuji WEC's Best Japanese Option?

    Is Fuji WEC's Best Japanese Option?

    This weekend, the FIA World Endurance Championship heads to Fuji for its penultimate round, but is the Toyota-owned circuit the series' best option for a Japanese race? We explore the alternatives. Just two weeks after a thriller in Texas, the FIA World Endurance Championship has made the...
  6. Column: F1's Sad State of Tire Affairs & Sim Racing's Benefit

    Column: F1's Sad State of Tire Affairs & Sim Racing's Benefit

    After an exciting Italian Grand Prix, OverTake editor Angus has come to the conclusion that its result shows a sad truth about the sport, a truth sim racing can overcome. Here is what he means. If you do not get emotional at a Ferrari win at home in front of the Tifosi, are you a real Formula...
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    News EA Sports WRC Clubs: Untapped Potential

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  8. EA Sports WRC Clubs: Untapped Potential

    EA Sports WRC Clubs: Untapped Potential

    The main online racing community system in EA Sports WRC, Clubs should be a thriving game mode. But for some reason or another, it feels sparse despite a great deal of potential. The official game to the FIA World Rally Championship, it is fair to say that EA Sports WRC has had its fair share...
    • Angus Martin
    • Article
    • 4 min read
    • ea sports wrc opinion speculation wrc
    • Comments: 11
    • Category: WRC
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    News Column: Are iRacing Adding The Wrong Road Tracks?

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    • RedLMR56
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    • community iracing opinion tracks
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: iRacing
  10. Column: Are iRacing Adding The Wrong Road Tracks?

    Column: Are iRacing Adding The Wrong Road Tracks?

    With the next build of iRacing on the horizon, Luca has been giving some thought to the tracks that are set to be added onto the platform in the future - and if they are used properly. It is no secret that many people are not interested in iRacing due to its monetisation model, where one has to...
    • Luca Munro
    • Article
    • 7 min read
    • community iracing opinion tracks
    • Comments: 45
    • Category: iRacing
  11. Community Question: What is the Best Sounding Car in Sim Racing?

    Community Question: What is the Best Sounding Car in Sim Racing?

    Sound often equals spectacle in racing, and great-sounding cars are usually popular in sim racing as well. We want to know: What are your favorites? Every motorsport fan likes to think back fondly on the wailing V10 monsters that exclusively raced in Formula One between 1998 and 2005. Nowadays...
    • Luca Munro
    • Article
    • 3 min read
    • community opinion rotary sound v10 v12 v8
    • Comments: 35
    • Category: Misc
  12. Column: Adapting to Load Cell Pedals

    Column: Adapting to Load Cell Pedals

    After recently purchasing a set of Thrustmaster T-LCM pedals, Angus is learning to adapt to the new load cell tech. Here is his story so far and how he's getting on. Image credit: Angus Martin Before anything else, the first sim racing hardware upgrade must be pedals. At least that is what...
    • Angus Martin
    • Article
    • 3 min read
    • column hardware opinion t-lcm t818 thrustmaster
    • Comments: 24
    • Category: Hardware
  13. Column: More demos, please!

    Column: More demos, please!

    Once a staple in the gaming industry, demos have almost completely vanished. Two recent examples show that that is a big shame, as Yannik thinks. Beta and Early Access - two terms that are closely associated with modern gaming. The former is usually restricted to a relatively small pool of...
    • Yannik Haustein
    • Article
    • 4 min read
    • column demo opinion
    • Comments: 30
    • Category: Misc
  14. Column: A Sim Racer's Fleeting Visits to Laguna Seca and Monaco

    Column: A Sim Racer's Fleeting Visits to Laguna Seca and Monaco

    In the past few weeks, I have been lucky enough to travel to two iconic venues in motorsport, Laguna Seca and Monaco. Here is what it is like visiting such brilliant circuits as a sim racer, and the little things you don't expect. Those familiar with the OverTake name over the past year and a...
  15. Angus Martin

    News Le Mans Ultimate Needs Content - And Fast

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  16. Le Mans Ultimate Needs Content - And Fast

    Le Mans Ultimate Needs Content - And Fast

    Despite an arguably successful launch, Le Mans Ultimate is now seeing player numbers and interest dwindle - likely due to its limited content. Angus argues why the developers must release new cars and tracks soon. Releasing on 20 February, around a month and a half ago, Le Mans Ultimate rapidly...
  17. Angus Martin

    News Column: Is Rain Making iRacing Safer?

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  18. Column: Is Rain Making iRacing Safer?

    Column: Is Rain Making iRacing Safer?

    In this latest column, join me on my first foray into iRacing's new wet weather as I discover something rather strange. Based on my relatively limited experience, is iRacing now safer with rain? Share your experiences in the comments. Image credit: iRacing.com Around a month ago, iRacing...
    • Angus Martin
    • Article
    • 5 min read
    • column iracing opinion rain
    • Comments: 9
    • Category: iRacing
  19. Angus Martin

    News Endurance Racing Stint Simulation: The Feature I Need in Sim Racing

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  20. Endurance Racing Stint Simulation: The Feature I Need in Sim Racing

    Endurance Racing Stint Simulation: The Feature I Need in Sim Racing

    Endurance racing content is popular in sim racing at the moment, but fans of the sport do not have the features to fully immerse themselves. But Angus has an idea that could change that. Image credit: Kunos Simulazioni Hooray, everyone! Assetto Corsa Competizione is now about as close to the...

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