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  1. Angus Martin

    News Le Mans Ultimate Needs Content - And Fast

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  2. 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...
  3. Angus Martin

    News Column: Is Rain Making iRacing Safer?

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  4. 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...
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    • Comments: 9
    • Category: iRacing
  5. Angus Martin

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

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  6. 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...
  7. Thomas Harrison-Lord

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

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  8. 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...
  9. 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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    • Comments: 93
    • Category: Misc
  10. 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...
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    • 3 min read
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    • Comments: 28
    • Category: Other Games
  11. 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...
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    • 4 min read
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    • Category: WRC
  12. 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...
  13. 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...
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    • Comments: 42
    • Category: Automobilista 2
  14. 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...
  15. 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...
  16. 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...
  17. 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...
  18. 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...
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    • 4 min read
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    • Comments: 33
    • Category: iRacing
  19. 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...
  20. 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
    • Article
    • 6 min read
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    • Comments: 4
    • Category: Other Games

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