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News - FFB Guide and Moza & Asetek Wheel Fix For EA Sports WRC!
No ffb...btw how do you set wheel? As joystick or controller? I have 2.5 racehub and 1.4 wrc..I can see wheel and wheelbase in menu, calibrated everything, restarted multiple times, still no ffb...graphics are abysmal on 6700xt..on low to medium settings, getting stutters now and then...anyone knows how to turn off reflections completely?
Valo GT-23: Simucube's New Universal Steering Wheel
Valo GT-23 is the name of Simucube's newest universal wheel. Replacing the Tahko GT 21, it sports upgrades and new features in almost every aspect. It seems like it is a great time for enthusiasts of GT racing when it comes to equipment. Following the new Button Boxes by Asetek, this time around it is something new from the O.G.s over at Simucube. Valo GT-23 is the name of Simucube's latest release that comes in form of a D-shaped steering wheel.
Skins - [IMG] F1 1990 Season
You are using an out of date browser. It may not display this or other websites correctly. You should upgrade or use an alternative browser. Overview Updates (3) Reviews (42) History Discussion #1 [AMS2] F1 1990 Season - The 1990 Formula One Season F1 1990 Season by IMMERSION Modding Group. This mod completely overhauls Automobilista 2’s F-Classic Gen 3 and the McLaren MP4/5B - with a full set of car liveries, helmets, driver race suits & gloves, Reiza-style menu previews and custom AI to help...
Other - F1 1991 Season Custom AI
#1 F1 Season 1991 Custom AI - XML with Real Names and Authentic Skills for all 26 Drivers [F-Classic Gen3] DESCRIPTION I set out to create the most accurate Custom AI for the 1991 Formula 1 season. My file is an evolution of Hammerheart86's file which is also available here in the DL section. Once again many kudos to Hammerheart86 for delivering a strong basis I could build upon! NOTE You will also need to install the real F1 1991 skins...
Le Mans Ultimate: Will it also Hit Consoles?
Releasing on February 20 in Early Access for PC, here is why Le Mans Ultimate is also a contender for a console release sometime later. As sim racing enthusiasts eagerly await the Early Access release of Le Mans Ultimate on PC, the question on many minds is whether the adrenaline-pumping racing experience will also extend beyond PC to consoles like PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X.
Best Assetto Corsa Real Road Maps
Thanks to the immensely talented modding scene, also driving on real road maps is a thing in Assetto Corsa. Some of the best you can find here. For many, Sim Racing is synonymous with competitive driving, frantic, high-adrenaline action on circuits, rally or touge stages, or even car chases in heavy traffic on city streets. However, there is also this more relaxed, laid back side of Sim Racing (or shall we say Sim Driving?) called Free Roam.
2024 F1 Car Launches: 3.5/10 Already Happened
The new look of Formula One: Here we gather all new liveries, as all teams will launch their 2024 F1 cars in the first half of February. With the season opener at Bahrain only a few weeks away, excitement is beginning to build for the start of the 2024 Formula One season. Since Formula 1 is above all a media spectacle, the teams tend to celebrate the launch of their new cars as loudly and glamorously as possible. Admittedly, we do not expect major design changes.
Hamilton to Join Ferrari from 2025
Lewis Hamilton will join Ferrari next year and replace Carlos Sainz at the Scuderia. In sim racing, however, you presumably will not have to wait that long. It is the breaking news of F1: As SkySports reports, Lewis Hamilton will leave Mercedes at the end of the 2024 season to join Ferrari from 2025. "We start with MASSIVE transfer news this deadline day.
2024 Daytona 24h in Single-Player: Which Game Does It Best?
If you want to recreate the 2024 Daytona 24h in single-player, there are several current racing games to choose from. But which one does it best? It’s that time of year again … The 24 Hours of Daytona is coming up. While the iRacing Daytona 24 Hours Special Event has just taken place virtually, the real race will not take place until next weekend.
Forza Horizon: When a Spinoff Outshines the Original
Forza Motorsport has a big, home-made problem: its spinoff Forza Horizon is better, more successful and consequently calls its existence into question. Instead of making just a sequel with the same core and nigh identical gameplay formula in a new coat (yes, I am looking at you, Call of Duty and Assassin’s Creed!), sometimes game developers get creative again and decide to take a well-established series in a different direction. This is when we get spinoff games.
Ultimate Automobilista 2 Modding Guide
Modding can enhance your gaming experience big time. In our Ultimate Automobilista 2 Modding Guide we show you in detail how to make mods work in AMS2 and thus add realistic driver names (and skills), original car liveries, or even new cars. With almost 200 vehicles and more than 50 tracks from seven decades of automobile and racing history, Automobilista 2 offers sim racers a cornucopia of driving pleasure.
Why Automobilista 2 Needs Better Multiplayer Features Fast
Automobilista 2 shifts its focus to Endurance Racing for 2024 with the new Le Mans DLC(s) as a fixed point. To get the most out of it and make the sim future-proof, however, Reiza also needs to tackle another issue: Multiplayer. 2023 was a crucial year for Automobilista 2. V1.5, which came out at the end of July, featured a major overhaul to the physics of all cars.
Gran Turismo Sport Delisted from PlayStation Store without Warning
Without formal notice Sony delisted Gran Turismo Sport from the PlayStation Store. Thus it is no longer available to purchase digitally. As reported by TheSixthAxis, Gran Turismo Sport has been delisted from the PlayStation Store, apparently without any prior formal notice from Sony or Polyphony Digital.
EOL: When Games Become Unavailable, Useless, or Unplayable
When games reach their end-of-life (EOL) stage, this can have varying consequences for us players. Some games are simply not available to buy anymore, others have their content cut, and some are no longer playable at all. Click/tap to toggle accessible reading mode Enable Accessible Reading Disable Accessible Reading Let us face the painful facts: games are just products. And products have lifecycles.
RaceRoom: New Tires Are "More Detailed and Progressive"
RaceRoom’s highly anticipated update featuring the new tire model is set for release on Steam on December 18. We spoke to the responsible KW Studios dev Thomas Jansen about the improvements, as well as the special challenges and further potential regarding tire model development. Thomas Jansen: I’ve been a Physics Developer at KW Studios since 2019. I have a University Bachelor degree in Electrical Engineering.
Automobilista 2's Top Tin Top Liveries
Real liveries easily add more authenticity to Automobilista 2 , whether it is prototypes, GTs or touring cars. Here are Automobilista 2’s top tin top liveries on Race Department. With over 180 vehicles and more than 50 tracks from seven decades of automobile and racing history, Automobilista 2 offers sim racers an Eldorado of driving fun.
Hidden Gem Track Mods for Assetto Corsa
Beyond the download kings and fan favorites, there are more than enough high-quality tracks which deserve our time and attention. Hence, here we present 6 Hidden Gem Track Mods for Assetto Corsa. When it comes to modding and moddability, Assetto Corsa is the undisputed king in the sim racing ring. On RaceDepartment, we store over 27,000 assets in the Assetto Corsa download section in total, with 3,000+ entries filed under “AC Tracks” alone.
"Data Is King": Alex Hodgkinson on Vehicle Handling Development
A qualified motorsport engineer and former racing driver himself, Alex Hodgkinson today is responsible for vehicle handling development and AI teaching at KW Studios, the company behind RaceRoom. We spoke with him about the differences between a real car and a simulation car, the biggest challenges in the development of simulation cars and his favorite cars and tracks.
What Makes Initial D So Iconic?
Initial D is a manga, anime and video game series about tuning, drifting and racing with a heavy impact on car culture not only in Southeast Asia. But why is that? What makes the Initial D franchise so iconic that it still attracts hundreds of thousands of viewers and players? Click/tap to toggle accessible reading mode Enable Accessible Reading Disable Accessible Reading The importance of Initial D to the Japanese tuning, drifting and touge scene can hardly be overstated.
Simucube Valo GT 23: Universal GT Steering Wheel
Valo GT 23 is the name of Simucube’s newest universal wheel. Replacing the Tahko GT 21, it sports upgrades and new features in almost every aspect. It seems like it is a great time for enthusiasts of GT racing when it comes to equipment. Following the new Button Boxes by Asetek, this time around it is something new from the Ogs over at Simucube. Valo GT 23 is the name of Simucube’s latest release that comes in form of a D-shaped steering wheel.
Sim Racing Black Friday Deals in 2023
Black Friday is nigh and with it lots of offers to acquire new hardware, games, and gimmicks for sim racers at a discount. Let us take a closer look at the most interesting sim racing deals of the 2023 Black Friday season. Last updated: November 13, 9 pm CET This year Black Friday takes place on Friday, November 24. However, many (sim racing) Black Friday deals start much earlier. Actually, several discounts have already started in late October or the beginning of November.
Forza Motorsport: More Fixes with Update 2
Forza Motorsport Update 2 is to be released on 14 November. On the technical side, it will focus mainly on stability, gameplay and multiplayer issues. Click/tap to toggle accessible reading mode Enable Accessible Reading Disable Accessible Reading Forza Motorsport has not had the best start, to say the least, but was instead released with many technical and gameplay issues. The first big patch, officially called Forza Motorsport Update 1.0, released shortly after launch.
Authentic Custom Championships in Automobilista 2
Custom Championships in Automobilista 2 let you create your own racing seasons as authentic as you want. Here we show you some of our current favorites and how to get you started. 180 vehicles. Dozens of classes from karts and formula cars to GT and touring cars, prototypes and race trucks. Over 50 tracks, many in different variants and from different eras. Automobilista 2 is definitely not stingy with content.
The Best Controller Settings for EA Sports WRC
WRC 23 is finally here! Hence we want to make sure that you are not left in the dust when it comes to your optimal settings on gamepad. Here are the best controller settings for WRC we have found so far. Click/tap to toggle accessible reading mode Enable Accessible Reading Disable Accessible Reading Everything about Deadzones, Linearity and Button Layout is coming up now when we give you a quick overview on the best controller settings for EA Sports WRC.
New RaceRoom Tyre Model Transforms the Sim Forever
More reactive and dynamic, the new RaceRoom tyre model promises to elevate the driving experience in the sim to another level. But there is much more to it. Announced last week, what developer KW Studios has been working on lately is sure to change car behaviour in RaceRoom substantially. We are talking new tire physics, new braking behaviour, improved ABS as well as changes to how diffusers and the entire aero work.
WRC 23 - FFB Guide and Moza & Asetek Wheel Fix For EA Sports WRC!
We really like the new WRC game by Codemasters and EA. Also the FFB out of the box is pretty good, as it is relatively straightforward and easy to set up. However, details matter, and therefore we have put together a FFB Settings Guide to perfect the FFB for your wheel.
Epic Moments Mexican GP History
With the Formula One 2023 Mexican Grand Prix at Mexico City ahead of us on this weekend, we would like to take a look back. Here are five epic moments we like to remember of the F1 Mexican GP. Since 1963, Formula One has made 23 appearances at the Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez, delivering many exciting races. Among the many epic moments the following five stand out for us. Gerhard Berger and the Benetton team’s first GP victory falls in the middle of the turbo heydays.
Forza Motorsport: 7 Essential Tips
These 7 Essential Tips & Tricks for Forza Motorsport will make you smarter, faster and, last but not least, save you a lot of time. Click/tap to toggle accessible reading mode Enable Accessible Reading Disable Accessible Reading We have already spent a lot of time in Microsoft’s new flagship racer and learned quite a few things. So if you are just starting out, the following 7 essential tips and tricks for Forza Motorsport will mostly likely make you smarter and faster.
5 Things Forza Motorsport Needs To Improve
Click/tap to toggle accessible reading mode Enable Accessible Reading Disable Accessible Reading Forza Motorsport has had a rough start. Many players have reportedly complained of serious issues including game breakers. Here are our top 5 Things Forza Motorsport needs to improve to keep players interested. Forza Motorsport was released in an unfinished state. Although this seems the norm for service games these days, it does not mean we just have to put up with it.
Forza Motorsport vs Gran Turismo 7: Physics Comparison
Click/tap to toggle accessible reading mode Enable Accessible Reading Disable Accessible Reading How do Forza Motorsport ‘s physics and car handling hold up against its eternal rival, Grand Turismo 7? In our Forza Motorsport vs Gran Turismo 7 Physics Comparison we will be going through the key physics differences of the current flagship racing titles for the two major consoles. It is Forza Motorsport versus Gran Turismo 7 again! How does each game feel on controller and on wheel?
Forza Motorsport Tuning Guide - Get The Most Out Of Every Car
Click/tap to toggle accessible reading mode Enable Accessible Reading Disable Accessible Reading Our Forza Motorsport Tuning Guide is the key to maxing out your car’s performance in Microsoft’s flagship racer. Learn all the different settings for tuning your car and make it fast(er). Additionally, we will also give you some handy tuning tricks to squeeze further tenths out of your car.
2023 ADAC SimRacing Expo
The 2023 ADAC SimRacingExpo will take place in Dortmund from October 13 to 15. We will be there for you and report on what is new in sim racing hardware and the virtual racing world. Last updated: October 12, 4 pm CEST From October 13 to 15, the 2023 ADAC SimRacing Expo will take place in Halls 3 and 4 of the Messe Dortmund, offering 17,000 square meters of exciting (virtual) racing. Leading sim racing brands will be present.
Forza Motorsport vs. Gran Turismo 7: Graphics Comparison
Click/tap to toggle accessible reading mode Enable Accessible Reading Disable Accessible Reading It is Forza Motorsport vs. Gran Turismo 7 time again! For many, GT7 is the best looking racing game on the market. With Forza Motorsport, however, another contender for this title has recently entered the grid. In our graphics comparison we show you the strengths and weaknesses of both games and reveal our current pole-sitter. Once again, it is Forza Motorsport versus Gran Turismo 7.
Forza Motorsport FFB Settings Guide
Click/tap to toggle accessible reading mode Enable Accessible Reading Disable Accessible Reading As a steering wheel user, your entry into Forza Motorsport is made unnecessarily difficult. That is because the default force feedback preferences are plain garbage. Fortunately, we can right this wrong.
RENNSPORT Uses rFactor2 Code - But Not With MSG Licence
In a post on the Studio 397 forum titled “Rennsport (Game) use physic construction from rFactor2”, user haunetal1990 points out several examples in the code of RENNSPORT which also exist in rFactor2. This puts RENNSPORT in the spotlight, as its developers have repeatedly claimed to build everything from scratch. Moreover, the question arises on what basis the RENNSPORT developers actually are using the code. Before we get to the burning questions, let us first clarify what we are talking about.
Cube Controls Unveils Mercedes-AMG GT Edition Sim Wheel
The new Mercedes-AMG GT Edition SIM Wheel is Cube Controls’ first wheel designed in partnership with an automotive brand. Leaning heavily on the original, the licenced sim wheel even features the same shifters used in the high-end GT vehicles. The Cube Controls Mercedes-AMG – GT Edition SIM Wheel aims at pro racers and those who can afford a piece of real racing on their sim rig. It is the first wheel the Italian steering wheel specialist has designed in partnership with an automotive brand.
Modding Automobilista 2 Is Easier Than You Might Think
Click/tap to toggle accessible reading mode Enable Accessible Reading Disable Accessible Reading Modding Automobilista 2 can enhance your gaming experience big time. In our modding guide we show you step by step how to make mods work in the game and thus add original car liveries, realistic driver names (and skills), or new cars. Looking for realistic car liveries, authentic driver names (and skills) or original new cars in Automobilista 2?
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