Inside Sim Racing - April Edition

This week our new host Jessica Lopez guides through another show featuring Sim Bin, NAGP, FSR and Sim Challenge.

Gran Turismo 5 Prologue Video Review

Looks like I missed this video review when Gamespot.com first posted it online. Here it is below in all it's glory!

Ducati Moto

Ducati Moto is a new motorbike racing game coming to the DS in June. Below is some game play footage.

Ebay Motors to feature in RACE Driver GRID

Engage who are Codemasters in-game ad firm have announced that eBay motors will be integrated into Race Driver GRID allowing players to buy and sell in-game cars in a realistic setting.

In addition eBay will also appear in the game as sponsor of "The eBay Motor Muscle Series," allowing players to race the eBay motors Mustang GTR concept car.

Inside Sim Racing

In this weeks episode Darin and Shaun check out Sim Bins latest announcement.. report on the latest from Sim Challenge and FSR and announce the winner of a copy of Arca Sim Racing.

Race Driver GRID Video Interview with Ralph Fulton

Ralph Fulton - Chief Game Designer on Race Driver GRID talks about the features of the game, including the selection of cars that are recreated and how the developers went about developing the game.

Debut Trailer for NASCAR 09

EA Sports have released the debut trailer for NASCAR 09 which can be viewed below. NASCAR 09 is the next game in EA's NASCAR franchise and will be released later this year on all major formats.

Inside Sim Racing March Edition

Darin Gangi and Shaun Cole have posted the March Edition of "Inside Sim Racing" in this months episode Darin and Shaun talk about Virtual World Touring Car Championships with Race 07 by SimBin, Race Department and their entire community, rf Open Wheeled Project (Indycar), and more.

Race Driver GRID Gamplay Video - Yokohama Docks

Codemasters have released a new gameplay video from Race Driver GRID. The video shows a Nissan taking part in a drift event.

New DLC for Forza 2 on 19th March

Microsoft Game Studios will be releasing more downloadable content for Forza 2 on the 19th March 2008.

The trailer below shows what you can expect to be included.

SRT Road Trip - Daytona

Darin and Shaun of SRT have posted a video of their recent road trip to Daytona for the ARCA REmax race. While at the race they also hung out with the Sim Factory developers who are developing a simulation for the ARCA race series.

SRT: Arca Sim Racing Launch - See who won the cockpit !

In this weeks episode Shaun and Darin announce who won the virtual cockpit and discuss the sim factory and there new NASCAR simulation.

New Pontiac TV Ad based on 80's classic

In a loosely motorsport gaming related way the new Pontiac G8 TV Ad is based on the old 80's classic Spyhunter.

MMG 2007 V1.0 Released

I not quite sure when this MOD was released but it is pretty recent. MMG 2007 V1.0 is a mod for rFactor which adds the 2007 Formula 1 season to the game. It contains all the teams and driver helmets along with the first five tracks of the 2007 season. I have not been able to find anymore information about more tracks being added by the developers or if it is going to be left to the community to produce tracks.

Below is the press release:

MARCH 1, 2008 - PRESS RELEASE FOR MMG 2007 MOD
All of us F1 Fans have dreamed of becoming an F1 Driver. Of sitting behind the wheel of a Ferrari, or Mclaren or even a Super Aguri. To be in the atmosphere come sunday race morning, standing on the grid, watching the mechanics tend to the car as we ready ourselves to enter the cockpit, to watch the lights light up, the green light to show, and to race our hearts out against the best drivers in racing today. Unfortunately, for most of us that remains a dream many of us will not reach, so MMG has come forth to bring that dream to reality for those who cannot afford to be real racers.

Get ready to strap on your gloves, put on your helmet, and line up on the grid to take on the worlds best F1 Drivers of the 2007 Season. The MMG F1 2007 Mod gives you the opportunity to live your dream, to race your heart out, knock your favourite drivers off the track to show them whose the man, and to enjoy the thrilling experience of racing these cars in the most realistic manner they can come to your hands.

The MMG F1 2007 Mod includes all drivers of the F1 2007 Season, all the teams in early season trend, all the body suitsand helmets, and the first five tracks of the season.

Do you have what it takes to become the F1 2007 Mod Sim-racing champion? Pit your wits against the best in this mod to find out. Bringing you the utmost realism in graphics, and the utmost realism in simulation, the MMG F1 2007 Mod is sureto impress the racing genes inside you. So Gentlemen, START YOUR ENGINES! I am proud to release the MMG F1 2007 Mod to the public!

This is a gameplay video of a McLaren racing around Suzuka. ( I am assuming this track had been made by the community, as Suzuka did not appear in the 2007 championship )

You can download this mod here.

Three New Gran Turismo 5 Prologue Gameplay Movies

Gran Turismo 5 Prologue is available to purchase in-store for around $40. Here are three new gameplay movies.

The Ins and Outs of Shauns Racing Pod

Shaun from SRT has produced a video detailing the ins and outs of his racing pod. This is a great video that all die hard sim racers should watch.

Inside Sim Racing Show

Gran Turismo 5 Prologue Import Impressions

In this video the guys over at Gamevideos.com talk about their impressions of Gran Turismo 5 Prologue and if it is really worth paying $40 for half a game or glorified demo?

Live for Speed BMW FB02 Developer Video

The BWM FB02 Single Seater is a new car which comes in Live for Speed Patch Y. The developers of Live for Speed have produced a video detailing their experiences with the BMW FB02 Single Seater and how it has help them model the car in Live for Speed.

 

Mx Vs. ATV Untamed - PS3 Vs Xbox 360 Comparison Video

A comparison video of Mx Vs. ATV Untamed on both the Xbox 360 and Playstation 3.