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An official Sony livestream during Tokyo Game Show has given us our first look at the Porsche 911 RSR in action. Spotted last week on the show floor, the racing machine is the second Porsche to be revealed for GT Sport. Our first glimpse comes during a live broadcast race at veteran GT mainstay Suzuka Circuit.

Forza fans will get their hands on the latest installment in Microsoft’s billion-dollar franchise at the end of this week. With the game’s release so close at hand, we’re revisiting its predecessor.

Digital Foundry has applied its signature expertise to Slightly Mad Studios’ Project CARS 2. The sequel is leading the way performance wise by aiming to offer 60fps and 1080p alongside the impressive Live Track 3.0. The DF team has broken down the sequel to see how close (or far) it gets to achieving its targets.

Racing game fans are likely familiar with the idea of entering an event with an over-specced vehicle and running away with victory. Whether it be for fun or giving oneself the competitive edge, it narrows the options down to but a few. Forza Motorsport 7 aims to resolve this with homologation.

This weekend marks one year since Forza Horizon 3 was first released. To celebrate the occasion, the latest Forzathon events offer players a new batch of car and manufacturer-specific challenges.

In a surprise move, iRacing released a new trailer announcing the addition of two LMP1 cars en route to the acclaimed racer.

Dutch Formula 1 prodigy Max Verstappen got the chance to play GT Sport at last week’s Singapore Grand Prix. The 19 year old teamed up with Tag Heuer to promote the latest GT game before the big race, heading up one of two groups that competed in a team battle. Max represented Red Bull Formula 1 at the special event to celebrate the launch of a new Red Bull timepiece.

If there’s one thing that rings true about the sim racing rig market, it’s that it can become oversaturated. How does one stand out from the crowd? Next Level Racing is hoping its latest creation can do just that.

It’s finally here! Today marks the worldwide release of Project CARS 2, the highly anticipated sequel to Slightly Mad Studios’ cross-platform racer. It kicks off a busy season for racing games, releasing just weeks ahead of Forza 7 and GT Sport. From what we experienced in our own hands-on preview, it sets the bar very high.

Talk about good timing: It looks like the PlayStation Store has inadvertently revealed info on Project CARS 2’s DLC plans. An eagle-eyed GTPlanet member found the detailed listing on the Japanese version of Sony’s online store yesterday.

An off-screen capture from the Tokyo Game Show build of GT Sport has revealed a new car that will feature in the title. The vehicle in question comes from the house of Porsche, and it’s a more than welcome addition. Say hello to the Porsche 911 RSR.

We’ve got more insight into the development of WRC 7 thanks to this, the latest video from developer Kylotonn Racing.

Project CARS 2 lands in the hands of the public tomorrow. With that, we’re turning an eye towards the community, asking everyone to share their favorite memories from the original.

Project CARS 2 isn’t even on store shelves yet, but the team at Slightly Mad Studios is looking towards its next project.

Photo modes are a big deal in modern games. To prove as much, a quartet of GTPlanet members recently contributed to a 68-page supplement in the Official PlayStation Magazine about just that.

We’ve finally got our first look at a returning favorite in Forza Motorsport 7. Maple Valley is back, and the classic track has come in for some upgrades.

Revealed earlier this year, the Ferrari 70th Anniversary Car Pack is now available for Assetto Corsa on PC. Joining the existing roster are seven of Ferrari’s most iconic vehicles. It’s a list that includes a 24 Hours of Daytona winner and two Formula One machines.

Legendary British car manufacturer and race team McLaren has unveiled a new Vision Gran Turismo car.

New images snapped last week at the Sim Racing Expo have given us our first proper look at the Fanatec’s direct drive wheel.

Microsoft has released the demo for Turn 10’s upcoming flagship racer. Weighing in at anywhere from 17 to 22GB based on location, the taster introduces players to the game ahead of its October 3 release.