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Not long after explaining why the game's most recent update was delayed, Automobilista 2 developers Reiza have released update 1.4.6.1 featuring new content and plenty of game improvements. Image credit: Reiza Studios No more than a few days ago, we mentioned a recent newsletter update Reiza...

Italian games developer Milestone has released its sixth iteration of the official Monster Energy Motocross game. With all the aspects expected of a simulator and plenty of fun new modes, here's all you need to know. Image credit: Milestone Alongside the MotoGP and World Superbike games, the...

The Twittersphere has been ruminating in recent weeks about a major update coming to Assetto Corsa Competizione. What could it entail and what else is coming in the rest of 2023? Assetto Corsa Competizione is a fan favourite among online racers. Focusing on GT racing, one of the most popular...

After weeks of teasing and announcements, iRacing has released its Season 2 update for 2023. Bringing cars, features and a new track, here's everything to sink your money into this week. Just three months after the release of the first 2023 iRacing season, the development team has now brought...

It's been a while since the last Automobilista 2 update. Last week, Reiza posted an community announcement revealing new content joining the sim this month and there's plenty to get excited about. Automobilista 2 has gone from strength to strength in recent months thanks to numerous updates...

Released last year with a promising road map, Dakar Desert Rally has until disappointed many. However, its most recent update shows development is still ongoing while new DLC should give players a reason to come back to the game. From launch, Dakar Desert Rally featured a number of bugs...

Season 2 of 2023 is rapidly approaching in iRacing. The latest content dropping with the update is a new lower-level stock car. The Late Model is getting a revamp in a few weeks’ time. With fans just now getting over the excitement of releases featuring in the game’s Season 1 update this year...

Audi and Porsche could be on their way to Formula One. There’s news circulating online that Volkswagen will give the go ahead for the two manufacturers to enter the spear point of motor racing. There’s also been an announcement that Las Vegas will host a Grand Prix from 2023 - this will be the...

Michael Masi has been replaced as Formula 1 race director after the Abu Dhabi controversy which saw Lewis Hamilton beaten on the last lap by Max Verstappen.. There’s been huge amounts of scrutiny of Masi's handling of the final laps of the race in Abu Dhabi which saw Max Verstappen claim a...

The GRID series has been a staple in Codemasters‘ library – and it is going to get a new entry: Set to release in 2022, GRID Legends will take players back to an action-packed race track, including a new, intricate story mode. Codemasters Senior Game Designer Becky Crossdale gave the game’s...

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You may or may not know that RaceDepartment is turning 15 years old later this month. Starting life as a site for a small group of drivers to share information on upcoming races, it’s pretty unbelievable to think how far it’s come since those humble beginnings. RD recently passed the 1.6 million...