Brendan Rorrison

Tokyo Game Show may have wrapped up but gameplay continues to filter through from the event. GT Sport had a good presence at the show that included a live broadcast race and a playable demo on the show floor for attendees to try out. A further stream of the game has given us a look at the Porsche 911 GT3 RS in action.

GT Sport is set to land in players’ hands on October 17 and the marketing for the game is starting to push forward. This is especially true in the UK, as the title has started to appear in various mediums.

As the big three racing games of the year find their way into stores, it’s inevitable comparisons will follow. Forza Motorsport 7, GT Sport and Project CARS 2 all look like they will offer good gaming experiences but the competitiveness in the genre means we have to compare these titles. YouTube channel MotogamesTV has put together a video pitting GT Sport against Project CARS 2.

As a public figure in the gaming industry, Kazunori Yamauchi is a frequent attendee of gaming shows and expos. The next event on the GT series creator’s docket is Gamers’ Day in Saudi Arabia.

The European GT Sport news just keeps on coming. Earlier today, we reported that Portugal would have it’s own release event and now Spain is joining the party. Starting today and lasting until Sunday, those in the city will have the chance to win special GT Sport prize packs.

Although hard to believe, GT Sport is nearly upon us. Release is due next month and as such the marketing for the game is expected to ramp up to 11 in the coming weeks. In line with this, an exclusive GT Sport event has been revealed for Portugal.

Kylotonn’s TT Isle of Man: Ride on The Edge has been pushed back from its initial release date. Provisionally set for November 2017, the news comes direct from the French developer’s Facebook page. Despite progress coming along well for the game, the decision has been made to delay until 2018.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

A special controller bundle for GT Sport is set to commemorate the release of the new title. Listed by European retailer ShopTo, the bundle will include a copy of Gran Turismo Sport and a silver GT-branded Dualshock 4.

If franchises in the rally genre were students at a school, each would have a vastly different personality. DiRT would be the trailblazer, constantly showing off new, innovative ways to approach work and tackle a wide variety of subjects. Sebastien Loeb Rally Evo would be the quiet smart kid, offering a lot but not quite making the impact it should. WRC represents the bank-rolled student who has a private tutor but still manages to underachieve.

Turn 10 head honcho Dan Greenawalt has revealed the latest Forza community numbers. The headline figure is five million — that’s how many people play Forza games per month.

The marketing push for Project CARS 2 has shown off the vast array of motorsports represented in-game, however, one hasn’t been explored very much at all.

The new Suzuki Swift Sport is lighter and more aggressive than ever. Announced at the Frankfurt Motor Show, the dinky Suzuki will offer a hatchback that provides some lightweight fun. A lower, wider frame is complemented by a boosted power-to-weight ratio, pushing it into the warm hatch category.

The newest commercial for Forza Motorsport 7 focuses on the variety of vehicles included in the game. FM7 sets a generation best with over 700 cars at launch for players to take for a drive across more than 30 tracks. The video plays on this aspect of the title and features some interesting cameos to boot.

Spanish Formula 1 star Carlos Sainz Jr is officially a brand ambassador for October’s GT Sport. The announcement comes courtesy of the PlayStation Spain Instagram account, in a post last week. Sony also released a blog post further detailing the partnership.

Grab your favourite Nissan and prepare to drift — this weekend’s Forzathon celebrates the Japanese cars in Forza Horizon 3. The challenges, lasting September 8–10, are solo affairs and won’t require any help from a friend.