Project Scorpio Will Have an Internal PSU and 4K/60 FPS Game Recording
Microsoft’s souped-up Xbox One was last discussed at the beginning of the year, with a focus on the machine’s 4K capabilities. The Redmond software giant is likely to remain tight-lipped on the upcoming refresh until this year’s E3, but in the mean time some interesting news has surfaced that not only further confirms the machine’s 4K capabilities, but a revised design choice that’s sure to please many.
Microsoft Announces Xbox Game Pass Subscription Service, Coming Spring 2017
Earlier this month, Microsoft announced a new feature set to debut later this spring for Xbox One players: the Xbox Game Pass. Functioning similarly to Netflix, the Game Pass will cost $10 USD per month.
Exclusive Look at the Upcoming Thrustmaster GT Sport Wheel
Ever since the Copper Box event for Gran Turismo Sport last May, fans have been eager to learn more about the mysterious Thrustmaster wheel that was on display. We’ve now got a closer look at what to expect — but not, crucially, when we can experience it ourselves.
Watch A Corvette C7R Lap Fuji Speedway in Project CARS 2
One of the strongest features of the upcoming Project CARS 2 is the massive track list. Many of the first game’s circuits are returning, alongside new additions like rally-cross dirt tracks and Japan’s Fuji Speedway. We’ve now got our first full look at the latter, care of the video above.
Matthew Simmons Back with Nismo for 2017 Blancpain GT Series
International 2015 GT Academy winner Matthew Simmons will be joining forces with Nismo in another season of the Blancpain GT Series. Once again operating under the RJN Motorsports banner, Matthew will compete in the Pro Class using the trusty Nissan GT-R (#22). Racing colleagues Matt Parry and Struan Moore will be sharing the driving duties, with the team target being podium placements.
Milestone Announces MotoGP 17; Arriving This Summer to PS4, XB1 & PC
In an intriguing and unusual 50-second video uploaded to YouTube, Milestone has officially announced its latest and most update-to-date edition of its motorcycle racing game series: MotoGP 17.
GTPlanet Weekly Rewind: The GT Sport Closed Beta Offers Players a Reprieve
Before you start yelling at me, I already know what you’re going to say: “T, what happened to the Rewind last week?”, and it was simply an issue of time. I’m going to treat this week the same in terms of order, though I will say I’m pleased with the order of things as a result.
Latest GT Sport Build Shows Updated HUD and Settings Menu
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IdU5T-sGlDo
Alpine Reveals Full Tech Specs for New A110 at Geneva 2017
Various alluring exotics from the automotive world have been presented at the ongoing 2017 Geneva International Motor Show, one of which is the gorgeous 2017 Alpine A110. The manufacturer already announced the car’s presence at the show last week, but the next major step has now been taken with the reveal of the A110’s technical specifications.
Is Sony Planning to Release the PlayStation 5 Next Year?
The gaming community has had to acclimate to a number of changes this console generation, chief among them being the adoption of mid-cycle hardware refreshes in the form of the PS4 Pro and the yet-to-be-released (and officially named) Project Scorpio. If that weren’t enough, one analyst speculates the next generation could be right around the corner.
PlayStation 4 Update 4.50 Released: Boost Mode and External HDD Support For All
PlayStation 4 owners may have been pre-occupied with the announcement of the Gran Turismo Sport beta yesterday, but there was more good news out of the Sony camp: the 4.50 software update has been rolled out across the network for all players.
2018 Porsche 911 GT3 Says No to Turbos, Yes to Manuals
On the busy show floor of Palexpo in Geneva, Porsche has lifted the covers on the newest iteration of the oft-praised 911 GT3 — and it looks like the company has decided to stay true to the model’s roots.
Gran Turismo Sport Closed Beta Coming March 17: First the US, Then EU Region
They say good news comes in threes. You’ve already read the headline, so here it is: a GT Sport beta is in fact coming, and soon too.
Get Sideways in the Latest iRacing Dirt Preview
Hardcore PC sim racers are getting prepared for one of the biggest changes to the long-running iRacing service. Dirt track racing is coming, and the latest preview gives us our best glimpse yet at how it’ll look when it arrives — which could be very soon.
The AM-RB 001 Gets Its Official Name: The Aston Martin Valkyrie
Before the Geneva Motor Show came to town, the insane hypercar being developed by Aston Martin and Red Bull Advanced Technologies was known as the AM-RB 001. Now, this Cosworth 6.5 liter V12-powered machine has received its official production name: Valkyrie.
Special Stage R5, London, and Grand Valley Featured in Latest GT6 Seasonal Events
Polyphony have pulled the trigger on the latest Seasonal Events for Gran Turismo 6. This week’s events take you to three well-paced technical circuits where attack speeds are the key to victory. Three challenge levels cover this week’s events, giving you a choice of capable sporting metal.
Gran Turismo Sport is Heading to PAX East March 10–12
Heading to Boston this weekend for PAX East? If yes then you’ll have the chance to try out Polyphony Digital’s upcoming racer, which has been confirmed by the PlayStation Blog to be playable alongside other games at the PlayStation booth.
RUF Celebrates the CTR’s 30th Anniversary with an All-New Yellow Bird
The Geneva Motor Show is typically a treat for auto enthusiasts, but this year has truly been something else. Between the launches of a new Ferrari grand tourer, McLaren supercar and even an Alpine sports coupe, we’ve been treated to a Bentley roadster, a four-door take on Mercedes’ AMG GT, and Pininfarina’s long-awaited Vision GT candidate.
Project CARS 2 Car List Update: Classic Nissan Racers, Ford GT LM & More
As the release of Slightly Mad Studios’ Project CARS 2 edges closer and closer with each passing day, the marketing team has taken to the social media channels in full effect, giving us an insight as to what cars are coming into the new sim-racing title.
Gran Turismo Sport and TAG Heuer Partnership Announced
More Gran Turismo Sport news at the Geneva Motor Show. After announcing a new Vision GT car yesterday, Gran Turismo series Producer Kazunori Yamauchi and Jean-Claude Biver, CEO of TAG Heuer, announced that TAG Heuer will be the Official Time Keeper in Gran Turismo Sport.