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The 6 Best Forza Motorsport Alternatives for PC

PeterDowney — Sat, 06 Dec 2014 09:20:08 +0000

Most racing enthusiasts have given up all hope that Microsoft will allow the Forza Motorsport series to come to PC. Despite Microsoft even holding a big event for DirectX 12 where they showed off how easily they were able to port Forza Motorsport 5 to the PC, releasing the game on PC would likely only hurt their console division in the long run.

Despite console titles being the assumed home for racing games, PC is actually the system of choice for serious motorsports fans. So what are the best alternatives to Forza Motorsport on the PC? Read on to find out our picks.

**GRID Autosport**
It’s all about the teams, the rivals and the race as you become driver for hire, specialising in your favourite disciplines or conquering them all in an intense world of professional motorsport.Codemasters’ GRID Autosport offers racing fans a simcade-style experience with its focus on professional motorsport and more realistic physics. Unfortunately, players looking for intense inline racing should look elsewhere as most of the game’s community has moved on.

**Race Injection**

RACE Injection is the final chapter in the RACE 07 series of games, ending the award winning series on a high note. RACE Injection contains 23 new unique car models and boasts 9 new tracks from across the globe.Despite being among the oldest games on the list, RACE Injection still looks great and drives even better.

**Next Car Game: Wreckfest**

Wreckfest is a new demolition derby themed racing game with soft-body damage modeling, sophisticated driving dynamics and in-depth vehicle upgrading, featuring both demolition derbies and more traditional track races. It’s all about fun, breakneck racing and over-the-top crashes.Although Next Car Game: Wreckfest isn’t exactly a game dedicated to professional motorsports, it’s still a fantastic title worth your time. Featuring realistic physics and in-depth car tuning, this game might just surprise you.

**Assetto Corsa**

Assetto Corsa is a next-generation driving simulator for Windows PC which reproduces real-world circuits (with laserscan technology), as well as road and racing cars. The final version of the game will include a single player career, special events and will allow the player to create and customize offline.Assetto Corsa burst onto the scene as a relatively unknown title. Since release, the team has continued development with regular updates. The game has a very pleased community behind it, with nearly 3300 positive reviews on Steam.

**iRacing**

iRacing is about as hardcore as it gets. Racing fans looking to expand their skillset should look no further than iRacing. With the most realistic simulation available in the world, coupled with a dedicated online community, iRacing is a no brainer if your serious about motorsports.Be warned though, iRacing is a huge step up in realism compared to games like Gran Turismo and Forza

**Project CARS**

Project CARS is the ultimate driver journey!Guided, tested, and approved by a passionate community of racing fans and real-life drivers, Project CARS represents the next-generation of racing simulation as the ultimate combination of fan desire and developer expertise.Even though Project CARS hasn’t even been released yet, it looks so damn promising that we can’t help but put it in first place on our list. Developed by Slightly Mad Studios and published by Bandai Namco, Project CARS appears to be the a new contender for the most loved racing series. Gran Turismo and Forza need to watch out for this one if the game drives half as good as it looks visually.

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Project CARS delayed to March 2015

PeterDowney — Fri, 17 Oct 2014 09:24:18 +0000

Many racing enthusiasts probably let out a very sad sigh today when it was announced that Project CARS would be delayed until March of 2015. The delay, according to Slightly Mad Studios, is partly a strategic choice to come up against less competition. With The Crew’s recent delay until December 2nd, racing fans on a budget might be left with a tough decision on which title to buy. While today’s announcement doesn’t explicitly mention any game in specific as being responsible for the decision to delay, going head-to-head on the same release week probably isn’t the best scenario for either game.

Slightly Mad Studios and Bandai Namco Games today announced they will be moving the release of Project CARS for the PlayStation 4, Xbox One and PC to March 17 in North America and March 20th 2015 in Europe and Australasia.

The move positions the title away from the competitive holiday scene dominated by household names while affording the team at Slightly Mad Studios additional time to extend and polish their ground-breaking and accomplished next-gen racing experience that’s been created alongside a community of over 85,000 racing fans and real-life professional drivers.

“Our goal has always been to deliver a landmark title that encompasses the wishes and desires of racing fans from all around the world; something with features and content powered by the community that provide a truly unforgettable and pioneering experience” said Ian Bell, Head of Studio at Slightly Mad Studios. “Whilst a tough decision to make, the change in release date allows the game the greatest chance of success and visibility, and the opportunity to polish the game even further to the high standards that both ourselves and our community demand and expect. We’re eager for you all to see what we’ve been working on in just a few months.”

Project CARS aims to deliver the most authentic, beautiful, intense, and technically-advanced racing game on the planet. Crowd-funded by a passionate community that has been involved in the development process from day-one to create their ultimate racing experience, Project CARS includes the largest track roster of any recent racing game, a huge variety of motorsports to play, a freeform and authentic career mode, world-class graphics and handling, dynamic time of day & weather, and a suite of community features and connectivity that leave the competition behind in the dust.

Gamers in the United States can grab their copy of Project CARS at Amazon.co. Project CARS is set to release on March 17th, 2015 on PC, PS4, and Xbox One

Learn more about the game and check out the full list of retailers doing pre-orders for Project CARS at http://www.projectcarsgame.com/preorder.html

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Project CARS Pre-Order Bonus Details & Limited Edition Announced

PeterDowney — Mon, 11 Aug 2014 09:38:22 +0000

Slightly Mad Studios and Bandai Namco have announced new pre-order details for their upcoming racing simulator Project CARS. In addition, Project Cars will be getting a Limited Edition, which according to the announcement seems to be limited to non-US retailers GAME and Gamestop Ireland. Despite the slightly disappointing news for United States based racing enthusiasts, Projects CARS’ November 30th release date can’t come soon enough.

If you happen to be a UK resident, we’ve got all the important Limited Edition details below.

The cars included in this special offer are:
– Ford GT40 Mk IV: winner of 1967 Le Mans 24H
– BMW M1 Pro Car: driven by legendary pilots such as Niki Lauda and Nelson Piquet
– McLaren F1: the legendary supercar from the historic manufacturer
– Sauber C9: the late 80s dominant prototype
– Mercedes-Benz AMG C-Coupe DTM: one of the most competitive DTM cars today

On top of the Limited Edition, all pre-orders will come with the Modified Car Pack which includes:

– Ruf CTR3 SMS-R
– Pagani Zonda Cinque Roadster
– Ariel Atom 3 Mugen
The Ruf CTR3 SMS-R is a race spec version producing over 750 horsepower and a staggering 330 km/h top speed making it a truly unique combination of technical excellence and aesthetic passion. Being the second car available, the Pagani Zonda Cinque Roadster is an open-top hypercar with a monstrous top speed, racecar levels of downforce, and extravagant beauty to match its multi-million-dollar price tag. Finally, the Ariel Atom 3 Mugen is instantly recognisable with its exposed red chassis and white bodywork whilst underneath the hood a tuned Honda Type R engine gets it from 0-60 in just 2.9 seconds.

Gamers in the United States can grab their copy of Project CARS at Amazon.com. Project CARS is set to release on November 30th, 2014.

Learn more about the game and check out the full list of retailers doing pre-orders for Project CARS at http://www.projectcarsgame.com/preorder.html

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