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  1. Thomas Harrison-Lord

    News Why The EA SPORTS WRC Team Restored A Historic Rally Car

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  2. Why The EA SPORTS WRC Team Restored A Historic Rally Car

    Why The EA SPORTS WRC Team Restored A Historic Rally Car

    In the hunt for authentic sound, the developers of the EA SPORTS WRC game went to extraordinary lengths. Engine sound is a crucial element within a driving game, and sometimes it can be overlooked in favour of handling precision or graphical prowess. But it should never be underestimated...
  3. Is Your Local Track in Sim Racing?

    Is Your Local Track in Sim Racing?

    As games add more and more circuits to their line-ups, they must delve into the more niche locations. That is how RaceRoom got my two most local tracks, but what is your most local venue in sim racing? Too often are motorsport and its fandom limited to the upper echelons of the sport, with...
    • Angus Martin
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  4. Should Sim Racing Games Enforce Yellow Flags More?

    Should Sim Racing Games Enforce Yellow Flags More?

    Ploughing into clouds of smoke with yellow flags flying is no uncommon sight in sim racing. But to save racers from ourselves, should games put more effort into enforcing incident-affected areas? Should we be slowing down more? Let us know what you think in the comments. Image credit: Kunos...
    • Angus Martin
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    • Comments: 29
    • Category: Other Games
  5. Lower your Expectations for the Next WRC Game

    Lower your Expectations for the Next WRC Game

    Codemasters and EA are now at the helm of the WRC licence and are developing what many are calling WRC 23. Though exciting, there are a few reason why you should lower your expectations for the next WRC game. Image Credit: Kylotonn Games/Codemasters One of the major news stories from the end...
    • Angus Martin
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    • 4 min read
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    • Category: WRC
  6. Getting into the Sebring 12 Hour Mood with Le Mans Ultimate

    Getting into the Sebring 12 Hour Mood with Le Mans Ultimate

    Ever since first trying Le Mans Ultimate a few weeks ago, I have been hooked. But over the past week, I have been racing every day, getting into the Sebring 12 Hour mood. It really is excellent fun. Image credit: Studio-397 From a focus on the plethora of GTP and Hypercars entering sim racing...
  7. Sportscars in Automobilista 2: Where Is Their Place?

    Sportscars in Automobilista 2: Where Is Their Place?

    The Sportscar world is immensely popular among sim racers and we have many games to choose from. But with great official offerings, what place does endurance sportscar racing hold in Automobilista 2? Image credit: Reiza Studios Sportscar racing is well and truly entering a new golden era...
    • Angus Martin
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    • Comments: 42
    • Category: Automobilista 2
  8. Calling for Better Assetto Corsa Competizione AI

    Calling for Better Assetto Corsa Competizione AI

    There is no denying its popularity for online races. But Assetto Corsa Competizione AI must improve if the game is to remain popular for years to come. Images: Kunos Simulazioni We recently released an article on the fun to be had racing GT2 and GT3 cars on-track at the same time. In fact...
  9. You Must Try GT2 vs GT3 in Assetto Corsa Competizione

    You Must Try GT2 vs GT3 in Assetto Corsa Competizione

    Following the recent GT2 pack launch for Assetto Corsa Competizione, we tested the new cars against the staple GT3 models. We found the two classes to be a match made in heaven. What are you waiting for? Try this combo out now. Image credit: Kunos Simulazioni Last week, Kunos Simulazioni ended...
  10. Le Mans Ultimate Early Access: Best Possible Outcome

    Le Mans Ultimate Early Access: Best Possible Outcome

    News of the Le Mans Ultimate 20 February release being demoted to Early Access state may be shocking to most. But in reality, this is both great news for fans and a fantastic sign for the title's development. Do you agree? Earlier today, Motorsport Games and Studio 397 announced that Le Mans...
  11. The Lasting Legacy Gran Turismo Sport Had On A New Generation Of Sim Racers

    The Lasting Legacy Gran Turismo Sport Had On A New Generation Of Sim Racers

    On the day that Gran Turismo Sport’s online services are switched off for good, Thomas Harrison-Lord reflects on how impactful the game was for his, and many others, sim racing outlook. Images: Taken in-game by RaceDepartment When it launched over six years ago, Gran Turismo Sport faced an...
  12. Opinion: iRacing Road Course Races Need Safety Cars

    Opinion: iRacing Road Course Races Need Safety Cars

    Rain is coming to iRacing fast, but perhaps Safety Cars for circuit racing would be a better addition. OT writer Angus Martin gives his thoughts on the matter, make sure to chime in yourself. Image credit: iRacing.com / Champion Motorsport One of the biggest series on the iRacing service is no...
    • Angus Martin
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    • 4 min read
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    • Comments: 33
    • Category: iRacing
  13. Ten Years Later: Revisiting Vanilla Assetto Corsa

    Ten Years Later: Revisiting Vanilla Assetto Corsa

    Released in early access in November 2013, Assetto Corsa is now a decade old. Now in 2024, we decided to revisit Assetto Corsa in its vanilla form. Strip back the mods and peep inside. How does the game stack up? Today, Assetto Corsa is consistently one of the most popular racing games on...
  14. Top Sim Racing Game Moments of 2023: July to December

    Top Sim Racing Game Moments of 2023: July to December

    In part 1, we delved into the most memorable moments in sim racing games of the first half of 2023. Today, we take a look at the defining moments from July to December. Game releases, updates, teasers and 2024 preparations all feature. A year full of controversy and disappointing releases was...
    • Angus Martin
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    • 6 min read
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    • Comments: 4
    • Category: Other Games
  15. Opinion: How to Improve the iRacing Weekly Challenge

    Opinion: How to Improve the iRacing Weekly Challenge

    Our writer Luca has been enjoying competing in iRacing‘s new variety series. However, there are not that many people taking part in it. Here is how he would improve the iRacing Weekly Challenge. Image credit: iRacing.com When iRacing announced the addition of the Weekly Challenge, I was...
    • Luca Munro
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    • 5 min read
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    • Comments: 5
    • Category: iRacing
  16. Opinion - 2007-2008: The F1 Era Automobilista 2 Desperately Needs

    Opinion - 2007-2008: The F1 Era Automobilista 2 Desperately Needs

    Reiza Studios is putting together a wealthy collection of Formula 1 content. But it is time we made a case for the addition of the 2007 and 2008 F1 seasons in Automobilista 2. Which F1 season do you want in AMS2? Image credit: Morio on Wikimedia Commons, available for free distribution under CC...
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    • 5 min read
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    • Comments: 55
    • Category: Automobilista 2
  17. Will GT2 Cars in Assetto Corsa Competizione Be Popular?

    Will GT2 Cars in Assetto Corsa Competizione Be Popular?

    The recently-announced GT2 pack will release in early-2024 for Assetto Corsa Competizione. But will the DLC get any use online? Have your say. Recently, Kunos Simulazioni announced the next DLC for Assetto Corsa Competizione, a GT2 Car Pack. A relatively new category seeing increasing grid...
  18. Why is GT4 in Assetto Corsa Competizione Not More Popular?

    Why is GT4 in Assetto Corsa Competizione Not More Popular?

    The GT4 class has been a part of the Assetto Corsa Competizione roster for over three years and yet is far less popular than GT3. Fun to drive and full of diversity, Angus wonders why these racers do not get much love. Image credit: Kunos Simulazioni In July 2020, Kunos Simulazioni greatly...
  19. Do You Like High-Tech Cars in Sim Racing?

    Do You Like High-Tech Cars in Sim Racing?

    Modern race cars feature complex high-tech systems, giving drivers more to think about behind the wheel. Is this something you enjoy in sim racing, or do you prefer a simple driver experience? Roll bar adjustments, hybrid deployment, throttle maps, driver aids, push-to-pass, on-board diff...
    • Angus Martin
    • Article
    • 4 min read
    • automobilista 2 formula 1 gaming iracing motorsport opinion rfactor 2 sim racing
    • Comments: 58
    • Category: Other Games
  20. Top Features Needed in Le Mans Ultimate

    Top Features Needed in Le Mans Ultimate

    The release date for Le Mans Ultimate is closing in, so let’s look at what features may be in the game. Here are some top picks we would love to see. Image credit: Motorsport Games Around a week and a half ago, Studio 397 put a temporary end to the sweep of bad news at Motorsport Games. The...
    • Angus Martin
    • Article
    • 6 min read
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    • Comments: 31
    • Category: Le Mans Ultimate

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