Top Gear Magazine Confirms Extended Forza 6 DLC Plan
Forza 6 launched in September of last year with three distinct digital flavours. The Ultimate Edition came bundled with the Car Pass: a $30 upfront cost to cover the first six months worth of Car Pack DLC’s, which are normally priced at $7 each. The four packs that are currently available – the latest being the Polo Red collection – have been received favourably, while the fifth is set to be revealed next week. Now, Top Gear magazine has revealed that the DLC program will extend at least one more month.
Gran Turismo Joined by Forza in 2016 Hot Wheels Sets
Earlier this month, we reported on a certain upcoming Hot Wheels set, that could possibly shed some light on GT Sport’s roster of vehicles. Today we have more information on the pack, including a surprise addition.
Project CARS Update 8.0 Now Available on PS4 and Xbox One
The 8.0 Update is now available to PlayStation 4 and Xbox One owners, and is just in time to prepare the game for next car pack set to arrive this Friday, January 29th.
The People of Polyphony 03: Nobuhide Ishibashi
In December 2015, Polyphony updated their website, including profiles on some of the personnel. These interviews shed some light on the people behind the scenes that make Gran Turismo what it is. We offer them here in translated form, which wouldn’t be possible without the generous efforts of community member Imari.
Assetto Corsa vs Real Life: Alfa Romeo 4C at Modena Circuit
As Assetto Corsa gets closer to a mainstream release, buzz around the game is expected to grow larger as time goes on. A video released on Youtube – by Kunos Simulazioni team member Aristotelis Vasilakos – aims to build around this buzz, showing off just how well AC handles (and looks) compared to reality using the bellissimo Italian combination of an Alfa Romeo 4C on the Modena Circuit.
Sébastien Loeb Rally Evo New Demo Now Available on PC
With the official release of the upcoming Sébastien Loeb Rally Evo rallying simulator just around the corner, Milestone has stoked the anticipation by releasing the newest demo version for PC owners. Weighing 4 gigabytes, the demo allows players to drive on a 5.9km long Monte Carlo course using one of the three available cars:
Interview: Team Redline’s Dedicated Gran Turismo Team
Earlier this week, Team Redline talked with us about the exciting future of eSports and sim racing. The team has countless achievements to their name, stretching as far back as Grand Prix Legends, right up to present day iRacing championships. Today, we’re happy to be a part of the unveiling of their dedicated Gran Turismo team. Team principle Dom Duhan starts things off, while the new lineup collectively answered the rest of our questions.
GTPlanet’s GT6 Track Of The Week: Thixton Circuit
We’re a little late this week, but here it is: another custom track to add to your collection, courtesy of the Track Database here at GTPlanet. It’s a bit different than most of the others we’ve picked over the past few months…
Project CARS New 8.0 Patch Now Available on PC
PC owners of the highly praised racing simulator can now enjoy benefits of the new 8.0 update from Slightly Mad Studios. The new update responds to several technical bugs and introduces few updates, of which we highlight the new support for Oculus Rift users and improved regulation of heating on under-inflated tires. The full list of fixes is as follows:
Assetto Corsa Races Onto PS4 and Xbox One 22nd April
Console players eager to drive one of PC’s most praised driving simulators won’t have to wait much longer, with developer Kunos unveiling a 22nd April release date. Assetto Corsa will bring an iconic laser-scanned track roster and over 90 cars to the next-generation racing table, alongside an advanced physics engine which will push drivers to their limit with a level of simulation not matched by many in the racing genre.
Sébastien Loeb Rally Evo Hits the Gravel on January 29th
Touted as the ultimate rally simulation with more cars, more km of track and more content than any other rally game, Sebastien Loeb Rally Evo will go head-to-head with the acclaimed DiRT Rally when released on the 29th of this month.
GTPlanet Sportscar Series Opener: 3rd Annual GTPlanet London 12 Hour
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GTPlanet Community Spotlight: Time to Play the Game
A new year that marks the return of the Community Spotlight. Did you miss me? Of course you did, there’s no need to even answer that—I can read your thoughts. Much has changed since we last convened and instead of going on about everything as I would normally, let’s kick things off on the right foot.