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PC Racing Sims
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mclaren777
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bee
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OyCy8yxdCFA&hd=1
Pc software
Iphone app
saw that on virtualr, bought it, its really really good, best 3 quid i spent in a quite a while
Pc software
Iphone app
saw that on virtualr, bought it, its really really good, best 3 quid i spent in a quite a while
mclaren777
Member
That's a neat piece of technology but I personally don't think it's very useful. I'd be much more interested if it added iRacing's real-time sector analyzer to other sims like rFactor.
Youtube video for those who may not know what I'm talking about
Youtube video for those who may not know what I'm talking about
mclaren777
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Wax Free Vanilla
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C.A.R.S!!!
Ian Bell @ Nogrip:
impressions from somebody who already has the first build:
Ian Bell @ Nogrip:
impressions from somebody who already has the first build:
Big Takeover
Member
I'm ready for some of that.Wax Free Vanilla said:
Wax Free Vanilla
Member
C.A.R.S!!!
single seater audio:
http://www.nogripracing.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=30562&d=1318004422
single seater audio:
http://www.nogripracing.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=30562&d=1318004422
Metalmurphy
Member
And for those that don't feel like registering?
First CARS footage. I'm thinking seriously about becoming a Junior member (it's only 10 after all).
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=DK8P7s-LecU
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=DK8P7s-LecU
Joseph Merrick
Member
all the C.A.R.S. was moved to its own thread. http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=448198
it clearly deserves it
it clearly deserves it
Rfactor 2 Trailer
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_1i9DNScRTI&feature=feedu
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_1i9DNScRTI&feature=feedu
oh Rfactor2 will get!
and ISI are really nice guys. Remember they personal mailed me when i asked some questions about physics in their simulationyears ago when we had F1 2001
for me ISI + David Kaemmer + Live for Speed should come togheter, it would be the best sim ever
about grand prix legeds, yes there were some things at fault in their tiresimulation etc. still it was ace for its time.
but in 1967 they drove on tires that didnt work as todays tires. and they aerodynamics was something you didnt know anything about really.
Remember BRM tried a analog datalogger on their car, and their car had enormous lift at speed.. so i guess they were pretty nervous to drive at speed
and ISI are really nice guys. Remember they personal mailed me when i asked some questions about physics in their simulationyears ago when we had F1 2001
for me ISI + David Kaemmer + Live for Speed should come togheter, it would be the best sim ever
about grand prix legeds, yes there were some things at fault in their tiresimulation etc. still it was ace for its time.
but in 1967 they drove on tires that didnt work as todays tires. and they aerodynamics was something you didnt know anything about really.
Remember BRM tried a analog datalogger on their car, and their car had enormous lift at speed.. so i guess they were pretty nervous to drive at speed
Game Stock Car
Reiza Studios has already added the Formula Classic to Game Stock Car. This fictional car is a homage to the turbo era in Formula One, putting out 680hp while weighing only 620 kilos.
The next car to be added is the fictional Formula Reiza, which is an accurate recreation of modern Formula One technology, having all the distinct features of a current F1 car.
To ensure realistic physics, the guys at Reiza had help from an anonymous F1 insider who claims that this is "the closest experience to the real thing outside the top teams' professional simulators."
Reiza Studios has also confirmed a third open-wheeled car The Formula 3 Sudamericana.
Reiza Studios to develop Ayrton Senna Game
Brazil-based Reiza Studios has announced that it is working on a racing game that centers around the career of Ayrton Senna.
Made in co-operation with the Ayrton Senna Institute, the new title will allow PC users to relive the spectacular career of the three-time F1 World Champion.
There are no details on the content yet but Reiza Studios will be using an all-new engine for the Senna title, which is expected to be released at the end of 2012.
C.A.R.S. (Community Assisted Race Sim)
C.A.R.S. has been all the rage lately (GAF thread), and while it still has roughly 13 months of development left, it already looks and play really well. Here's a comparison between C.A.R.S. and iRacing around Watkins Glen.
Youtube - iRacing vs. C.A.R.S.
Kart Racing Pro
Beta 4 will be released soon (possibly this week) and it includes many great features like a track layout editor and dynamic racing surfaces.
Youtube - Kart Racing Pro - Dry Line
ISI just released a new screenshot of rFactor 2 today...
Reiza Studios has already added the Formula Classic to Game Stock Car. This fictional car is a homage to the turbo era in Formula One, putting out 680hp while weighing only 620 kilos.
The next car to be added is the fictional Formula Reiza, which is an accurate recreation of modern Formula One technology, having all the distinct features of a current F1 car.
To ensure realistic physics, the guys at Reiza had help from an anonymous F1 insider who claims that this is "the closest experience to the real thing outside the top teams' professional simulators."
Reiza Studios has also confirmed a third open-wheeled car The Formula 3 Sudamericana.
Reiza Studios to develop Ayrton Senna Game
Brazil-based Reiza Studios has announced that it is working on a racing game that centers around the career of Ayrton Senna.
Made in co-operation with the Ayrton Senna Institute, the new title will allow PC users to relive the spectacular career of the three-time F1 World Champion.
There are no details on the content yet but Reiza Studios will be using an all-new engine for the Senna title, which is expected to be released at the end of 2012.
C.A.R.S. (Community Assisted Race Sim)
C.A.R.S. has been all the rage lately (GAF thread), and while it still has roughly 13 months of development left, it already looks and play really well. Here's a comparison between C.A.R.S. and iRacing around Watkins Glen.
Youtube - iRacing vs. C.A.R.S.
Kart Racing Pro
Beta 4 will be released soon (possibly this week) and it includes many great features like a track layout editor and dynamic racing surfaces.
Youtube - Kart Racing Pro - Dry Line
ISI just released a new screenshot of rFactor 2 today...
Did you guys hear about this ? http://twitgoo.com/4t347d Apparently Sim Raceway got their hands on 'all' of McLaren's 60 cars, does that include MP4/4? sounds like an epic deal
Guess I should have taken advantage of that Race2Play offer that McLaren posted:
http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showpost.php?p=30213287&postcount=215
30 dollars for 2 months of Race2Play and a free copy of Rfactor 2 looks like a great deal in hindsight. Oh well.
http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showpost.php?p=30213287&postcount=215
30 dollars for 2 months of Race2Play and a free copy of Rfactor 2 looks like a great deal in hindsight. Oh well.
The Mana Legend
Banned
I know one of the big draws of PC sim racers are to spend countless hours tweaking car setups and practicing and stuff, but are there any out there that just let you race all on the same setup?
I used to be heavy into car setups and practicing (I played NASCAR Racing 2003 Season for years), but I am quickly losing patience with them, and I just want to race.
I used to be heavy into car setups and practicing (I played NASCAR Racing 2003 Season for years), but I am quickly losing patience with them, and I just want to race.
New rFactor 2 development video - A few laps of Monaco
ISI Forum thread here: http://isiforums.net/f/showthread.php/1293-A-few-laps-of-Monaco-onboard
This game can't come soon enough.
ISI Forum thread here: http://isiforums.net/f/showthread.php/1293-A-few-laps-of-Monaco-onboard
This game can't come soon enough.
Hot. Although I've given up trying to get Youtube to buffer that video. Downloading the WMV from their forum links:
http://www.imagespaceinc.com/downloads/MonacoWIP_WMV.zip
Should be better quality to boot. But Monaco looks so different. It's so untamed and uncivilized. I love it. Hope they have a lot of retro tracks.
mclaren777
Member
Summary of rumors for "Test Drive: Ferrari"
Bigben Interactive is apparently working on a game called Test Drive: Ferrari that could be released as early as March 2012 on all major platforms.
Little is known about the upcoming title so it's hard to even say if it will be a proper racing sim, but these two GIFs have mysteriously appeared so I'm guessing an official trailer isn't too far behind.
SimRaceWay has now gone public
Ignite Skill Gaming has finally launched SimRaceWay, an online free-to-play racing title based the rFactor platform.
The foundational content of SimRaceWay is free for everyone to use (Lancer Evolution X and Mid Ohio & Zandvoort) while additional content is available for purchase (roughly $2).
The title puts an emphasis on online racing, using a real-time skill matching system to offer close racing.
Youtube -- Mclaren MP4-12C @ Mid-Ohio
Possible announcement for GTR3 on the horizon?
Simbin's Jay Ekkel has hinted at news of GTR3 becoming available later this month:
"The whole team cannot wait to start showing and telling what we are working on at the moment. Soon we will start telling like there is no tomorrow!"
Simbin has released 'RaceRoom - The Game 2'
Despite its stupid name, RRTG2 is free to everyone and it includes three new tracks and three new cars.
Tracks: Nürburgring Grand Prix, Laguna Seca, Imola
Cars: BMW 320si, Radical SR3, Matech Ford GT1
Official Website
Youtube -- Trailer
New game from Simbin: RACE Injection
Simbin has also announced a new title called RACE Injection that pairs content from RACE07 with everything else it has released this year (2010 WTCC & STCC seasons, the Retro Pack, and stuff from RRTG1/RRTG2).
In total, the game includes 83 car models with 450 liveries that can be raced on over 40 different tracks with 60 layouts.
RACE Injection is available now in most European countries for 29.99 and other countries should get it in Q1 2012.
Youtube -- Trailer
Official Website
Kart Sim Open beta starts soon!
Zach has announced that the public beta phase of Kart Sim will kick off in the first two weeks December. Right now, no info on how potential testers will be selected is available.
To ensure realism, the title uses an advanced tire model and a real-time FEM model to simulate the flex of the chassis. The title is planned to be released in Q1 2012.
Two new cars for Ferrari Virtual Academy
Ferrari has released the "Adrenaline Pack" for Ferrari Virtual Academy, adding two new cars to the simulation (Ferrari 150° Italia & Ferrari F458 Challenge).
The 150° Italia comes with full simulation of both DRS and KERS. The pack does not add any new tracks or other features, though it will add the Nurburgring Grand Prix course and Mugello for people who don't already have them.
The Adrenaline Pack sells for 9.90.
Forza Motorsport CSR Wheel by Fanatec
Multiplatform: Xbox 360, PC, Playstation 3
Wireless connection to Xbox 360 and USB cable to connect to PC and PS3
Officially licensed by Microsoft and Turn 10 Studios for use with Forza Motorsport
LED display, 90° to 900° of rotation, force feedback, adjustable deadzone & linearity
Three force feedback motors in the wheel with a silent belt drive which minimizes mechanical dead zone
Fully compatible with the RennSport Wheel Stand which is available as an option
Wheel by itself: $250
Wheel + Pedals: $300
Official Website
Steel Series SRW-S1 wheel
The SRW-S1 is a crossover between a gamepad and steering wheel, giving players better control over braking, throttle and steering than using a gamepad while not coming with all the features of a proper wheel setup.
The cable-bound controller is shaped like a steering wheel and comes with rubber hand grips and plenty of buttons and dials, as well as a LCD rev-meter. The controller does not offer any kind of force feedback, but might be an interesting alternative for those who don't have room for a traditional steering wheel.
Steel Series promises compatibility with all major PC titles without configuration hassle and it's available now for $119.99.
Youtube -- Detailed hands-on
Official Website
Bigben Interactive is apparently working on a game called Test Drive: Ferrari that could be released as early as March 2012 on all major platforms.
Little is known about the upcoming title so it's hard to even say if it will be a proper racing sim, but these two GIFs have mysteriously appeared so I'm guessing an official trailer isn't too far behind.
SimRaceWay has now gone public
Ignite Skill Gaming has finally launched SimRaceWay, an online free-to-play racing title based the rFactor platform.
The foundational content of SimRaceWay is free for everyone to use (Lancer Evolution X and Mid Ohio & Zandvoort) while additional content is available for purchase (roughly $2).
The title puts an emphasis on online racing, using a real-time skill matching system to offer close racing.
Youtube -- Mclaren MP4-12C @ Mid-Ohio
Possible announcement for GTR3 on the horizon?
Simbin's Jay Ekkel has hinted at news of GTR3 becoming available later this month:
"The whole team cannot wait to start showing and telling what we are working on at the moment. Soon we will start telling like there is no tomorrow!"
Simbin has released 'RaceRoom - The Game 2'
Despite its stupid name, RRTG2 is free to everyone and it includes three new tracks and three new cars.
Tracks: Nürburgring Grand Prix, Laguna Seca, Imola
Cars: BMW 320si, Radical SR3, Matech Ford GT1
Official Website
Youtube -- Trailer
New game from Simbin: RACE Injection
Simbin has also announced a new title called RACE Injection that pairs content from RACE07 with everything else it has released this year (2010 WTCC & STCC seasons, the Retro Pack, and stuff from RRTG1/RRTG2).
In total, the game includes 83 car models with 450 liveries that can be raced on over 40 different tracks with 60 layouts.
RACE Injection is available now in most European countries for 29.99 and other countries should get it in Q1 2012.
Youtube -- Trailer
Official Website
Kart Sim Open beta starts soon!
Zach has announced that the public beta phase of Kart Sim will kick off in the first two weeks December. Right now, no info on how potential testers will be selected is available.
To ensure realism, the title uses an advanced tire model and a real-time FEM model to simulate the flex of the chassis. The title is planned to be released in Q1 2012.
Two new cars for Ferrari Virtual Academy
Ferrari has released the "Adrenaline Pack" for Ferrari Virtual Academy, adding two new cars to the simulation (Ferrari 150° Italia & Ferrari F458 Challenge).
The 150° Italia comes with full simulation of both DRS and KERS. The pack does not add any new tracks or other features, though it will add the Nurburgring Grand Prix course and Mugello for people who don't already have them.
The Adrenaline Pack sells for 9.90.
Forza Motorsport CSR Wheel by Fanatec
Multiplatform: Xbox 360, PC, Playstation 3
Wireless connection to Xbox 360 and USB cable to connect to PC and PS3
Officially licensed by Microsoft and Turn 10 Studios for use with Forza Motorsport
LED display, 90° to 900° of rotation, force feedback, adjustable deadzone & linearity
Three force feedback motors in the wheel with a silent belt drive which minimizes mechanical dead zone
Fully compatible with the RennSport Wheel Stand which is available as an option
Wheel by itself: $250
Wheel + Pedals: $300
Official Website
Steel Series SRW-S1 wheel
The SRW-S1 is a crossover between a gamepad and steering wheel, giving players better control over braking, throttle and steering than using a gamepad while not coming with all the features of a proper wheel setup.
The cable-bound controller is shaped like a steering wheel and comes with rubber hand grips and plenty of buttons and dials, as well as a LCD rev-meter. The controller does not offer any kind of force feedback, but might be an interesting alternative for those who don't have room for a traditional steering wheel.
Steel Series promises compatibility with all major PC titles without configuration hassle and it's available now for $119.99.
Youtube -- Detailed hands-on
Official Website
mclaren777
Member
rFactor 2 is definitely looking pretty nice and I suspect that the beta might be just around the corner.
paperspace
Member
Welcome back mclaren777
I really appreciate your work in this thread (and other threads as well), keep it up!
I really appreciate your work in this thread (and other threads as well), keep it up!
Jamesways
Member
Welcome back mclaren777
I really appreciate your work in this thread (and other threads as well), keep it up!
Hear hear. Welcome back!
Great summary post too.
mclaren777
Member
mclaren777
Member
rFactor 2 – Beta content revealed
The upcoming beta will give users the chance to sample three different cars and six tracks, including both historic and modern content.
Historic
- 1966 Brabham BT20
- Spa, Monaco, and one mystery track
Modern
- Renault Megane
- Formula Renault 3.5
- Malaysia, Portugal, and Mills
iRacing opens European server farm
Based in Amsterdam, the new servers will help improve the experience for iRacing's European customers. The servers will be used for both practice and hosted sessions, though iRacing won't be splitting up official race events to different server farms.
In other news, iRacing will be getting some improved sounds in the coming months. Full details here.
First audio preview of GTR3
The upcoming beta will give users the chance to sample three different cars and six tracks, including both historic and modern content.
Historic
- 1966 Brabham BT20
- Spa, Monaco, and one mystery track
Modern
- Renault Megane
- Formula Renault 3.5
- Malaysia, Portugal, and Mills
iRacing opens European server farm
Based in Amsterdam, the new servers will help improve the experience for iRacing's European customers. The servers will be used for both practice and hosted sessions, though iRacing won't be splitting up official race events to different server farms.
In other news, iRacing will be getting some improved sounds in the coming months. Full details here.
First audio preview of GTR3
PjotrStroganov
Member
rFactor 2 Beta content revealed
The upcoming beta will give users the chance to sample three different cars and six tracks, including both historic and modern content.
Historic
- 1966 Brabham BT20
- Spa, Monaco, and one mystery track
Modern
- Renault Megane
- Formula Renault 3.5
- Malaysia, Portugal, and Mills
iRacing opens European server farm
Based on Amsterdam, the new servers will help improve the experience for iRacing's European customers. The servers will be used for both practice and hosted sessions, though iRacing won't be splitting up official race events to different server farms.
In other news, iRacing will be getting some improved sounds in the coming months. Full details here.
First audio preview of GTR3
One of the first games ever to get the drive-by sound correct? Damn, that sounds nice!
Stationary to full rev sounds a bit artificial though. But the majority of racing games seem to have that.
mclaren777
Member
December 15th looks like the big day.
http://www.simbin.se/
Full Interview
Q: What platforms are you preparing to release GTR3 on? If you can't yet provide any details, can you at least give us a clue about when we will find out?
A: No, sorry I don't have the date or more information about that yet.
http://www.simbin.se/
Full Interview
Q: What platforms are you preparing to release GTR3 on? If you can't yet provide any details, can you at least give us a clue about when we will find out?
A: No, sorry I don't have the date or more information about that yet.
Forza Motorsport CSR Wheel by Fanatec
• Multiplatform: Xbox 360, PC, Playstation 3
• Wireless connection to Xbox 360 and USB cable to connect to PC and PS3
• Officially licensed by Microsoft and Turn 10 Studios for use with Forza Motorsport
• LED display, 90° to 900° of rotation, force feedback, adjustable deadzone & linearity
• Three force feedback motors in the wheel with a silent belt drive which minimizes mechanical dead zone
• Fully compatible with the RennSport Wheel Stand which is available as an option
Wheel by itself: $250
Wheel + Pedals: $300
Official Website
Hey guys, been thinking about upgrading to a new wheel, is this pretty much the best FFB wheel on the market that is compatible with PC/both consoles?
Some notes: I would definitely prefer 360 support and would like to keep it under $300 if possible (I realize the shifters would make this more expensive)
http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=455101
The best would be the elite, but it's got a hefty price tag few of us can rationalize.
I have one and is def good. But is my first wheel so is hard for me to compare to others
Actually the best would be Leo's FFB wheel but it's $3800USD
For that money I can race Van Damien Formula cars for 3 days...
chaosblade
Unconfirmed Member
So I'm looking to get into some racing sims, but I have no idea what to look for as far as wheels go. I don't want to spend a ton of money since I'm just starting and don't really know how much I'll play these games, but at the same time I don't want a cheap wheel that's not going to provide a good experience. I'd probably at least want pedals with the wheel, not having that seems like it would defeat the purpose. A shifter would be nice but I guess that could wait if it would lower the price much.
With that out of the way, I'm not even sure what price ranges I should be looking at for something "good enough." Is there anything worth looking at in the sub-$200 range?
With that out of the way, I'm not even sure what price ranges I should be looking at for something "good enough." Is there anything worth looking at in the sub-$200 range?
mclaren777
Member
Yes, the CSR Wheel is your best (and only) option for under $300.
The Logitech DFGT is your best option and it can be found for $100-120 sometimes on Amazon.
Logitech website
Grab yourself a Driving Force GT, I had this wheel for about a year before bumping up to a fanatec, it did me well.
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0015HYPOO/?tag=neogaf0e-20
chaosblade
Unconfirmed Member
Thanks for the responses. That's cheap enough I might be able to get it as a gift since some people are still asking me what I want for Christmas :lol
I had seen that one but wasn't sure if it was good enough to bite on. I trust GAFs opinions on stuff like this and will probably get one myself if I nobody else buys it for me.
I had seen that one but wasn't sure if it was good enough to bite on. I trust GAFs opinions on stuff like this and will probably get one myself if I nobody else buys it for me.
Love my DFGT and it's even better when you stick some Gran Turgismo flappy paddels
Must have used this wheel for well over a 1000 hours of racing now.
mclaren777
Member
Managing content in rFactor 2
This diagrams gives an overview of how content comes into rFactor2 for single and multiplayer races.
Components are completed cars, tracks, sounds, UIs, HUDs, Skins or Showrooms. An individual race circuit is an example of a component. Using the 'All Cars and Track' race series in single player mode, you can take any car you have for a drive on any newly downloaded circuit.
Race series (or Mods) are a group of components with at least one car and track. Each has a unique ModID and can be tested online within the mod testing group while in development. Once it is complete, a Submit ID is generated and sent to the matchmaker. This submitted Mod now becomes available to the entire online community and is version-controlled to eliminate mismatch problems.
Mods can be created from scratch or by combining existing components created by other content creators. A Mod can contain virtual components, meaning it points to existing content but doesn't physically include it. This reduces redundant copies of the same components. A user who downloads a Mod containing virtual components will not be allowed to install it if those components don't already exist on their system. An error log will inform the user of any missing components.
This diagrams gives an overview of how content comes into rFactor2 for single and multiplayer races.
Components are completed cars, tracks, sounds, UIs, HUDs, Skins or Showrooms. An individual race circuit is an example of a component. Using the 'All Cars and Track' race series in single player mode, you can take any car you have for a drive on any newly downloaded circuit.
Race series (or Mods) are a group of components with at least one car and track. Each has a unique ModID and can be tested online within the mod testing group while in development. Once it is complete, a Submit ID is generated and sent to the matchmaker. This submitted Mod now becomes available to the entire online community and is version-controlled to eliminate mismatch problems.
Mods can be created from scratch or by combining existing components created by other content creators. A Mod can contain virtual components, meaning it points to existing content but doesn't physically include it. This reduces redundant copies of the same components. A user who downloads a Mod containing virtual components will not be allowed to install it if those components don't already exist on their system. An error log will inform the user of any missing components.
mclaren777
Member
It looks like the P4/5 Competizione will be in GTR3.
I think we can also safely say that Suzuka will be in the game...
I think we can also safely say that Suzuka will be in the game...