Codemasters ha presentato in via ufficiale le copertine di F1 2012. Parliamo al plurale in quanto quest'anno non avremo una sola immagine per tutte le versioni, ma quattro diverse monoposto, così da accontentare i fan di Ferrari, McLaren, Mercedes e Red Bull. Qui sotto le cover del formato PC. Il nuovo capitolo della saga di Formula 1 arriverà su PS3, X360 e PC in Settembre.

Had a lot of queries on this one, so I thought I would make a video showing it. The best way to test it is to just a random line yourself and see if rubber gets laid down, or it dries from being wet. This is with rFactor 2 Build 90.

F1 Online: The Game Open Beta starts today 26th June

We're pleased to announce the start of Open Beta for F1 Online: The Game today. Invitations are longer required to play, so if you’re signed up you can sign in! Please note that with the end of the Closed Beta we have wiped all team and race data from the game's servers for the start of Open Beta. Now that we have entered Open Beta, there will be no further wipes of team or race data from the game meaning that when we transition from Open Beta to full release you will be able to keep playing with the same team from Open Beta, all your progress will remain intact.

Codemasters Points are also be available for purchase in Open Beta should you wish to invest in additional customisation options or convenience items.

If you haven't yet signed up to play, sign up now at www.f1onlinethegame.com

Sony ha annunciato il prossimo arrivo, previsto per domani, di due nuovi DLC per Gran Turismo 5: si tratta del Twin Ring Motegi, nuovo circuito giapponese che si aggiunge al catalogo di tracciati già disponibili nel gioco, e della Toyota Scion FR-S che si inserisce invece all'interno del vasto parco macchine. Il tracciato in questione è composto da un ovale e da un tracciato più complesso, il primo utilizzato in particolare per le corse americane e il secondo per Super GT e Formula Nippon, dunque a tutti gli effetti due tracciati in uno. Nuove immagini sui DLC in questione sono visibili a questo link, entrambi i contenuti sono scaricabili gratuitamente da domani sul PSN.

How do we get shape and construction information of the car?

No two real-life race cars are built exactly the same, no matter how hard they try, so the best way to ensure an accurate simulation of all cars of that type, rather than one example car that could have fundamental differences to every other, is to go straight to the designer. By building cars for the software as they were intended to be built, you actually have a more realistic example of all the race cars of that type which were built, rather than one example of its differences....

Il team Slightly Mad Studios ha annunciato con questo lungo comunicato stampa l'acquisizione di due nuove licenze ufficiali dedicate all'ottimo Project CARS: si tratta della Formula Gulf 1000, una divertente monoposto addestrativa e low cost e del circuito di Ruapuna Park, situato in Nuova Zelanda.

Slightly Mad Studios are announcing an exciting new addition to their WMD-powered Project CARS title as the Formula Gulf 1000 series and the Powerbuilt Raceway at Ruapuna Park are coming to the simulation.

Thanks to the efforts of WMD member Andy Marshall and a partnership with Gulf Sport, Project CARS will be the first ever simulation to feature the Formula Gulf 1000, the world's lowest cost, one-make, single seater series that gives promising drivers a path into the world of Formula Racing. The series races exclusively in the Middle East as the Dubai Autodrome and the Yas Marina Circuit in Abu Dhabi host all of the seven events that make up the 14-race calendar. Formula Gulf recently completed its first overseas pre-season test on the Malaysian Sepang Circuit (visit the Formula Gulf website for more info). Designed by Ralph Firman Racing, the FG1000 single seater weighs 400 kilograms and is powered by a Suzuki GSX-R K8 superbike engine producing 150bhp. The car is equipped with a six-speed sequential gearbox, 4-pot AP Racing brakes, Formula 3-spec tires as well as an EVO 4 data logging system.

To give the nimble open wheeler a perfect new proving ground (and thanks to WMD member Mark Silcock's help), Project CARS will also be featuring New Zealand's Powerbuilt Raceway at Ruapuna Park. Located 13 kilometers northwest of Christchurch, Ruapuna is one of New Zealand's premier road racing facilities. The track comes with multiple layouts, ranging from a small club circuit and a tri-oval configuration to the 3.3 kilometer Grand Prix layout. The track has hosted multiple instances of the New Zealand Grand Prix; the fast flowing layout features many sweeping corners, making Ruapuna the perfect match for the Formula Gulf 1000.

WMD members will be the first to enjoy the new car and track combination as first versions of the car and track will be added to the development builds of Project CARS as soon as they're ready for a first test drive. To shorten the waiting time, members also get to follow every aspect of the car development process on the WMD forums, from the first steps of development to the finished car out on track.

Restando in tema, è da segnalare che la DreamWorks Studios ha acquisito i diritti di Need for Speed e i preparativi per ricavarne un film sono già avviati. I fratelli George e John Gatins hanno sviluppato il soggetto originale (che si basa sulla serie in generale) e George ne ha scritto la sceneggiatura. Il film verrà diretto da Scott Waugh e la produzione prenderà il via nei primi mesi del 2013, con l'intenzione di uscire in sala nel 2014. Il film di Need for Speed sarà "frenetico e adrenalinico, radicato nella tradizione della cultura dei film automobilistici degli anni 70, ma allo stesso tempo estremamente fedele allo spirito del videogame.... Sono emozionato all'idea di poter tornare nelle file della creatività con John e George Gatins e i miei partner di EA e di poter dar vita ad un copione coinvolgente messo su apposta per farci un film" ha dichiarato Steven Spielberg, presidente di DreamWorks.

Ancora auto aggiuntive per l'americano SimRaceWay: oggi vi segnaliamo il rilascio della stupenda Maserati A6GCS/53 Pininfarina Berlinetta del 1953 e della più moderna Ford Mustang Boss 302.