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A turbulent time for the racing game industry
04 mars 2026
00:31:26
Well, it's official. After pumping up Nacon's tyres two weeks ago, then last week covering its possible financial challenges, it's gone into insolvency...
Sorry folks!
Here, Thomas Harrison-Lord and Tom Bunten discuss the possible fallout and why it doesn't automatically mean the end.
Then there's the related Rennsport and Nacon breakup, and another split, in the form of Maverick Games and Amazon - but neither spells the end either, and they analyse the new screenshot of the latter.
Tom Bunten's initial iRacing Arcade impressions are also brought to the table.
For sim racing fans, there's a new iRacing season on the way, and the duo go through your latest feedback.
Nacon, and presumably its Nacon Racing division, is facing some financial challenges as its parent company, Bigben Interactive, defaults on payments. Thomas Harrison-Lord and Tom Bunten discuss this news, and potential ramifications, plus explain which games Nacon is responsible for (WRC, MXGP, Test Drive Unlimited Solar Crown Endurance Motorsport Series).
Then, there is some behind-the-scenes gossip from a recent Rennsport event, and our biggest community Q&A yet, with your questions and comments discussed.
As ever, let us know your thoughts in the comments!
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Assetto Corsa EVO interview - Career, Free-Roam and Mods Explained
22 févr. 2026
00:50:07
Assetto Corsa EVO removed the original plan for a career mode, but that's not the end of single-player content...
Here, Kunos Simulazioni's Marco Massaruto opens up about the change, why he thinks it could benefit EVO in the long run, and delivers never-before-heard information about single-player, free-roam and modding.
As ever, let us know your thoughts in the comments!
On this week's Traxion Control racing video game and sim racing podcast, the team discuss the recent spate of 'unfinished' racing games released.
Join Thomas Harrison-Lord, John Munro and Tom Bunten to discuss Formula Legends, Carmageddon: Rogue Shift, Old School Rally, Project Motor Racing and Rennsport as title launched with good ideas, but a lack of polish.
Then, they discuss if early access is a good programme or not, should Wreckfest 2 or Assetto Corsa Rally be part of that system, whether Nacon Racing is on the rise, will Screamer sell well and answer a community question.
As ever, let us know your opinions in the comments below!
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On this week's Traxion Control Podcast, the team dives into sim racing career modes, as iRacing, Automobilista 2 and Le Mans Ultimate gear up for single-player progression in 2026.
Assetto Corsa EVO's change of approach for single-player content is analysed, some good, some bad, and your community comments on the subject are sifted through.
As ever, there's a quiz, Full Send and Dead End plus, this time, a question from the Sim Racing Expo.
Join Thomas Harrison-Lord, John Munro and Tom Bunten, and join in the debate in the YouTube or Spotify comments.
Racing Game Reboots and Who Will Survive - Project Motor Racing or Rennsport?
04 févr. 2026
00:42:20
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On this week’s Traxion Control Podcast, Thomas Harrison-Lord, John Munro and Tom Bunton discuss which racing games they’d like to see as remakes, following Carmageddon: Rogue Shift’s mixed attempt. Let us know what you’d like to see in the comments!
Then, in Full Send or Dead End, the team discusses the fate of Rennsport, Project Motor Racing and sim racing career modes, such as in iRacing.
There's also a quiz for everyone to play along with and community questions answered.
We'll be back, weekly, every Tuesday - subscribe for more.
Your Forza Horizon 6 Opinions and Will Assetto Corsa EVO Surge in 2026?
27 janv. 2026
00:38:26
The Traxion Control Podcast returns, as Thomas Harrison-Lord, John Munro and Tom Bunton discuss the Forza Horizon 6 gameplay showcase, plus the Traxion community's response.
Then, in Full Send or Dead End, the team discusses the fate of Assetto Corsa EVO, Endurance Motorsport Series and predicts if there will be a NASCAR 26 or DLC.
There's also a quiz for everyone to play along with.
We'll be back, weekly, every Tuesday - subscribe for more
The official release date is 19th May 2026 for PC and Xbox, with PS5 confirmed for later this same year.
But - there's so much more to this announcement. New cars, new modes, a spectacular location. Join John Munro and Thomas Harrison-Lord of the Traxion team for the instant reaction and rapid-fire opinions on the FH6 unveil.
2025 has had a frenetic blend of highs and lows: Underwhelming full releases, nostalgia-driven DLC drops, early access marathons and new standard-setters.
Ranking these moments wasn't easy, but the Traxion team has given it a go. Plus, hear our honourable mentions, biggest disappointments and the thoughts of our very own community.
Everyone at Traxion wants to wish you a very happy New Year. Thanks for all of your continued support, and here's to 2026!
EA listens to fans, there will be no new F1 video game in 2026
29 déc. 2025
00:15:29
There will not be an official Formula 1 game in 2026. Confirmed.
Instead, there will be an F1 26 DLC pack for EA SPORTS F1 25 - including the new cars, liveries and presumably, the Madrid circuit. During a year of significant change for the sport, the official video game will also go through some drastic steps.
Then, the sim racing series will return in 2027, but in a “reimagined” form.
John Munro and Thomas Harrison-Lord react to the news and provide their predictions
Forza Horizon 6 is real, and in Japan - All we know so far
25 sept. 2025
00:14:45
Forza Horizon 6 is officially official in Japan, definitely confirmed. But, what else is there to spot so far?
Traxion has sifted through the trailer, spotted locations on Google Maps, read all of the available FAQs, and this is everything we know so far about Forza Horizon 6.
Such as, when will the PS5 version launch? What should you expect from the Japanese setting? Aren't there other open-world driving games already in the same country? Will the change of leadership affect the end result? Is it on Xbox One?
As ever, let us know your thoughts in the comments below, including which Japanese cars you would like to see included in FH6.
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Le Mans Ultimate hits consoles and Virtual Series returns!
14 août 2025
00:19:37
Le Mans Ultimate is coming to PS5 and Xbox Series X|S, ELMS DLC starts to arrive in September and the Le Mans Virtual Series is set to return, with qualifying starting later this year.
That’s a big dump of headline news for LMU drivers, oh and there’s going to be an in-game livery shop. Join John Munro and Thomas Harrison-Lord as they break down the latest updates, not forgetting that a career mode should arrive in early 2026.
The console porting deal is said to be in the “late state negotiations” with development work set to commence in the “coming weeks”.
It all comes from Motorsport Games and Studio 397 CEO Stephen Hood, who dropped the updates during a positive earnings call where a second successive quarter of profit was recorded for the once floundering outfit.
Le Mans Ultimate PS5 and Xbox development could “begin in weeks”:
Assetto Corsa EVO’s delayed 0.2 update is here, and while the title is resolutely still in early access, we can’t help but feel that the time needed to hit Version 1.0 will be longer than expected…
Here, John Munro and Thomas Harrison-Lord of Traxion talk through their recent Assetto Corsa EVO experiences, and run through the undoubted highlights, and also, what isn’t quite working… yet, at least.
Be sure to let us know your EVO thoughts on social media, and we’re still excited to see its hopeful redemption arc through 2025 and beyond!
WATCH - 20 INCREDIBLE details in Assetto Corsa EVO you may have missed! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IIMWTVQqG-k&t=107s
The new official NASCAR 25 video game has a release date - October 14th 2025.
Produced by iRacing and developed by Monster Games (with iRacing’s assets), it will hit PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S in just under three months from now, with a date for PC (Steam) yet to be confirmed.
With gameplay footage thin on the ground, and a lot of hyperbole in iRacing’s communications, join John Munro and Thomas Harrison-Lord as they discuss their expectations for the game and what you need to know so far!
Forza Motorsport Killed? The Future of Sim Racing Mods! - Traxion Control Podcast
27 juil. 2025
00:42:28
Le Mans Ultimate exits early access, Forza Motorsport suffers job layoffs and Project Motor Racing tries to reinvent modding. Join the Traxion team for this episode of the Traxion Control Podcast as they discuss these talking points, and also go through the Traxion community's iRacing Split 22 drama feedback.
Is live stewarding possible? Could it be an extra fee? Did some people go too far?
Do you think the Forza Motorsport series is dead? Will anyone ever, or should they need to, 'control' the sim racing mod scene? Email podcast@traxion.gg with your questions for the team!
We’ll be back in a month (or so) for another episode!
A CRAZY Month for Racing Games and Sims! F1 25 Opinions! - Traxion Control Podcast
08 juin 2025
00:48:51
Le Mans Ultimate predictions, iRacing Season 3 2025 and F1 25 has been released, plus your thoughts on the game - all that and more in this episode of the Traxion Control Podcast.
Join Tom and John from the Traxion team as they also discuss the Switch 2, Mario Kart World and why June is an important month for racing video games and sim racing. They also go hands-on with Endurance Motorsport Series and Revosim's new direct drive wheel.
As ever, let us know in the comments below what you're most-anticipated title is this month and if you have any questions for the Traxion team.
EA Kills Codemasters? Project Motor Racing Feedback! Traxion Control Podcast
04 mai 2025
00:46:49
EA SPORTS WRC has been axed, with the team either being placed elsewhere within EA (including the F1 games) or their role ended. Meanwhile, we sift through your feedback on the initial Project Motor Racing unveiling and take you behind the scenes of the event.
Finally, tariff uncertainty continues to affect sim racing equipment manufacturers. Oh, and MotoGP 25 was released.
What F1 25 MUST do to succeed - Traxion Control Podcast
05 avr. 2025
00:45:01
BeamNG has new rally content, Gran Turismo 7 a van and F1 25 has finally been unveiled - plus, your F1 25 opinions discussed.
Here, we discuss what we think Gran Turismo 7 should do for its next update, if BeamNG.drive will ever be finished (nope) and what we made of the initial F1 25 news, followed by the community's opinion too. Safe to say, it's been mixed...
We'll be back once a month with a new episode.
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The BEST Racing Games This Decade - Traxion Control Podcast
02 mars 2025
00:43:49
The first in what will be a monthly round-up, join Tom Bunten, John Munro and Thomas Harrison-Lord for Traxion Control.
We asked you what is the best racing game or sim racing title released in the decade so far - so 2020-2025. You delivered! The Traxion team discusses your answers and explains their picks in this episode of the monthly Traxion Control Podcast.
Before then, the team run through three of the main talking points from last month - Le Mans Ultimate (LMU) vs Assetto Corsa Competizione (ACC), Wreckfest 2's early access window and the demise of F1 Manager in light of a brilliant (final?) update.
Let us know your favourite racing game or sim racing platform released since 2020 in the comments below!
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"I've done everything I can to chase my dream" - Jardier interview
10 nov. 2024
00:47:19
Jaroslav Honzik, aka Jardier, entered some races in the Czech Republic 18 years ago. But, his motorsport dream ended there, until earlier this year, when he put his (and sponsor's) money where his mouth is and went for his dream - a season of touring car racing.
Competing the Clio Cup, Jardier still adores Assetto Corsa, in particular Assetto Corsa Competizione. Naturally, we also discuss what the future may hold for ACC, but also hopes and dreams for Assetto Corsa EVO.
All this, and more, in the latest episode of the Traxion Podcast, plus we answer your questions.
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Your Assetto Corsa EVO Questions Answered - Traxion Control, Ep1
03 nov. 2024
01:02:37
Welcome to Traxion Control - your monthly round-up and discussion podcast for sim racing and racing video games.
This month - we discuss your Assetto Corsa EVO points, consider if sim racing equipment development is outpacing games, the best in show at the ADAC SimRacing Expo and a game we have lost faith in…
Let us know your questions for next month’s edition via social media!
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"Assetto Corsa EVO might make me quit real-world Nordschleife" - Misha Charoudin
27 oct. 2024
01:09:31
Misha Charoudin has made a name for himself as the King of the Nurburgring-Nordschleife.
Through his entertaining YouTube videos, where Charoudin drives a range of cars supplied by fans and manufacturers, the affable Russian has built up a legion of followers enthralled by his skill behind the wheel.
He has also been a prolific racer in the last few years, currently participating in the Nurburgring Langstrecken-Serie in the SP8T class alongside Jimmy Broadbent, Steve Alvarez Brown (YouTube's SuperGT) and Manuel Metzger.
In this edition of the Traxion podcast, we discover that Charoudin has a lot more going on than just his Nordschleife escapades. He talks about his various business ventures, his experiences in sim racing and his time working with Kunos Simulazioni, developers of the hotly-anticipated Assetto Corsa EVO.
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Marco Massarutto shares all about Assetto Corsa EVO
18 oct. 2024
00:16:20
We sat down for a chat about modding, driving on public roads, and online multiplayer with Kunos Simulazioni co-founder and executive manager Marco Massarutto.
Assetto Corsa EVO has made its public hands-on debut at the ADAC SimRacing Expo. The early demo sees you driving three different cars around three different tracks.
But, EVO is much more than that.
Listen, as Massarutto explains on-road driving, modding and reaching a larger gaming audience, without upsetting the hardcore sim racing fans.
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This year's ADAC SimRacing Expo begins on the 18th of October, showcasing the best of sim racing with over 70 confirmed exhibitors including the likes of Fanatec, Kunos Simulazioni, iRacing, Heusinkveld, Moza, Simucube, TrakRacer, Logitech and Hyundai.
As a preview, Tom and Tom discuss what to expect from SimRacing Expo with Danny Giusa, Luke Crane and Alex Goldschmidt, running through the exhibitors and discussing which sim racing personalities are likely to attend the Dortmund-based event.
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F1 commentator Alex Jacques on why every driver deserves the same respect
06 oct. 2024
00:58:08
Anyone that has watched Formula 1, or any of the junior series, will have heard of our guest for this edition of the Sim Sundays podcast. Alex Jacques has forged a successful broadcasting career, working with Formula 1, Formula 2, W Series and also the F1 Esports Series!
In this podcast, Alex Jacques discusses his pathway into F1 commentary, talks about his experiences commentating in the F1 Esports Series and provides valuable insight for any budding commentator out there!
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How Corsair Can SAVE Fanatec and Yearly Motorsport Releases - Traxion News Podcast Pilot
29 sept. 2024
01:08:12
This is the first-ever Traxion news podcast round-up magazine show thing. An episode zero pilot, we need your help with naming suggestions and questions for next month's episode - let us know in the comments below!
Once a month, the Traxion team will discuss the most important sim racing news. This time, it includes Corsair's purchase of Fanatec, EA offering a DLC expansion instead of a yearly release and the current state of games when they are released.
We also touch upon what we've been working on recently, what's coming up soon and your suggestions for weird racing games.
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How Asetek SimSports plans to change sim racing hardware
22 sept. 2024
00:34:35
Asetek SimSports has gone from strength to strength since it launched three years ago, making a name for itself in the sim racing hardware manufacturer space, providing everything from entry-level to premium gear.
In this podcast, André Eriksen, CEO of Asetek SimSports, reveals that Asetek is set to launch a brand-new entry-level range for consumers! Find out more about this, the incoming Invicta steering wheel and much more in our podcast!
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F1 and IndyCar Star Romain Grosjean's Ideas To Make Sim Racing BETTER
15 sept. 2024
00:34:32
Romain Grosjean, most famous for founding his esports team R8G Esports... okay maybe not, but he does have a sim racing team - and he's seriously passionate about it!
Romain has had an illustrious career in motorsports, from winning five junior championships to being thrust into the world of Formula 1, to now competing in IndyCar for the Juncos Hollinger Racing team.
In 2020, Romain decided to step into the world of sim racing and start R8G Esports which fields some of the best drivers in the world in top-flight esports competitions!
In this podcast, the French driver discusses his sim racing experiences, draws comparisons between sim racing and real-world motorsport, and weighs in on sim racing’s future.
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"It's been a CRAZY week" - Jarno Opmeer on his new team and the future of F1 Sim Racing
08 sept. 2024
00:50:04
In significant news for fans of the Formula 1 games and the F1 Sim Racing (Esports) competition, Jarno Opmeer has joined Oracle Red Bull Sim Racing.
The team, with links to Max Verstappen and Team Redline, now sees two-time champion Opmeer join the reigning champion Frederik Rasmussen at the Milton Keynes outfit.
In this podcast interview, the Dutch competitor and content creator talks about his return to shifter karting, LAN events for esports and what could be done to improve EA SPORTS' F1 games.
It's all in our latest podcast, which you can watch on YouTube or listen to on your favourite audio podcast platform.
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Why GTRevival is now 'Project Motor Racing' with Ian Bell and GIANTS Software
16 juil. 2024
00:26:53
GTRevival is now called Project Motor Racing and will be published by Farming Simulator custodians GIANTS Software.
Hear from, first, GIANTS Founder and CEO Christian Ammann about why the independent Swiss firm is entering sim racing and then from Ian Bell.
The former lead of GTR, Need for Speed: Shift and Project CARS (among others) explains project delays, custom physics engines, the Lister Storm and Project Motor Racing’s new direction.
Details about the new graphics engine are expected at a later date. These interviews took place at Silverstone, while the team captured data from race cars.
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Behind the Scenes of Test Drive Unlimited Solar Crown's Creation - Developer Interview
15 juin 2024
00:40:19
Ahead of Test Drive Unlimited Solar Crown's release in September, we spoke to its Game Director, Guillaume Guinet.
Why is it an always-online MMO? What will change from the demo to the final version in three months time? What are the post-release plans? Nintendo Switch? VR? Bikes?
It's all answered here...
Let us know which other developers you'd like to hear from in future episodes. This is the second episode of a new podcast series, "Under the Hood", where we speak to the game development industry.
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Motorsport Games Explains Le Mans Ultimate DLC and Cancelled IndyCar Game - CEO interview
08 juin 2024
01:11:12
Le Mans Ultimate's DLC and possible subscription extras. What happened to the IndyCar Game? The rebirth of Motorsport Games. Your questions answered (consoles, VR, co-op within LMU). Stephen Hood, CEO, discusses this and more in this Traxion Podcast episode.
It's Motorsport Games unleashed, no holds barred.
The BTCC relationship, a possible rFactor 3 and a single-player career for Le Mans Ultimate. Discuss in our Discord or via social.
Let us know which other developers you'd like to hear from in future episodes. This is a pilot episode of a new podcast series, set to start on a later date, joining forces with Sim Sundays! Enjoy episode one of "Under the Hood" where we speak to the game development industry.
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EA SPORTS WRC: "Here we are four years later!" Developer Interview | S8 E5
28 sept. 2023
00:26:14
Join Ross Gowing, Senior Creative Director, and Jon Armstong, Game Designer and real-world rally champion, to discuss EA SPORTS WRC with Thomas Harrison-Lord, covering all the smaller details you may have missed.
Are stages 1:1 recreations of the real-world WRC venues? How was the 2017-spec Volkswagen Polo captured? How did the project come about?
The first official World Rally Championship games, by Codemasters, hear how the team has worked with Unreal Engine, refined DiRT Rally 2.0's handling system and implemented the new-for-Rally1 hybrid system.
All are answered here, but also be sure to let us know your thoughts via the Traxion website's comments section - we'll try to answer your questions!
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Rory Alexander's unrelenting passion for Gran Turismo | S8 E4
21 sept. 2023
00:27:49
For nearly two years now, Rory Alexander aka EERIEISSSS, has been a full-time sim racing content creator, driving Gran Turismo 7 and Assetto Corsa Competizione. It follows his first upload over five years ago.
Here, Thomas Harrison-Lord speaks to Rory about the shift to a new job in life, and balancing family with the will to push his YouTube channel forward. How Shorts mixed with live streaming works for him, the motivation behind his process and how to keep the channel financially secure.
We also touch upon his incredible supportive community, and how his streams are a constant distraction for Tom.
Recorded at the Gran Turismo World Series Showdown, where Rory won the Pro-Am competition paired with Igor Fraga.
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How Max Esterson plans to go from iRacing to F1 | S8 E3
12 sept. 2023
00:26:28
Max Esterson grew up in New York City playing Formula 1 video games, and latterly, iRacing. He didn't kart for a decade.
Yet, here's racing, and winning, in GB3 - the UK's premier single-seater championship, on the ladder to Formula 1. He aims to compete in FIA Formula 3 next season and has backing from the sim racing subscription-based platform.
If you've seen the Gran Turismo Movie, well Esterson is working the sim-to-real career, but without winning a reality TV show competition. Just raw talent, guile and passion.
In this episode of the Traxion.GG Podcast, Thomas Harrison-Lord is joined by Piers Prior - who is not only part of the Traxion family but co-commentates and co-presents the GB3 championship - find out what makes Esterson tick, his lofty ambitions and how iRacing has supported his efforts.
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How The Crew Motorfest was created with the development team | S8 E2
08 sept. 2023
00:14:50
Join Thomas Harrison-Lord to discuss The Crew Motorsport with Ubisoft Ivory Tower's Stéphane Beley, Senior Creative Director, and Julien Hummer, Content Director.
With just days until the multi-platform open-world racing game launches, here you will hear about its four-year gestation (beginning as DLC for The Crew 2), the original game name and the new playlist structure.
The team also covers why Hawaii is the ideal location for this new Crew spin-off and the work required to get Toyota cars included.
The Crew Motorfest is coming to PC, PlayStation and Xbox on 14th September, but Gold and Ultimate digital edition owners receive early access on the 11th.
Also, from the 14th, the first five hours for all players will be free to play across all platforms.
Why Karting Superstars is make or break - developer interview | S8 E1
06 sept. 2023
00:37:29
We’re back with a brand new season of the Traxion Podcast, and we begin with a riveting conversation with Circuit Superstars and Karting Superstars developer Original Fire Games.
On this episode of the Traxion Podcast, Thomas Harrison-Lord speaks to Carolina, Alberto and Carlos Mastretta of Original Fire Games about its upcoming title Karting Superstars.
The team talk passionately about its newest game, which sees you race in a chase camera perspective using karts in a world familiar to fans of its previous release Circuit Superstars.
Karting Superstars has only been a couple of months in development, so here you’ll learn about the eye-opening reasons for its existence and the team’s aims and development plans.
Let us know in the comments below if you’ve got any questions or messages of support for the team, and don’t forget you can watch our initial hands-on gameplay video.
The secret of Coach Dave Academy’s success – David Perel and Steve Worrell | S7 E14
31 juil. 2023
01:00:20
In this insightful interview, we discuss the benefits of a sorted car setup in sim racing, how to sell your used equipment and the perfect segue.
On this episode of the Traxion Podcast, Thomas Harrison-Lord speaks to David Perel and Steve Worrell about what makes sim racing setup shop Coach Dave Academy tick, how its Delta app is making competitive driving easy, the future of The SimGrid and a new venture, SimTrader.
Ferrari GT driver Perel explains how real-world motorsport competition helps his Speed Capital company stand out from the competition, while Worrell highlights his new role at the business.
The trio also discuss the challenges and opportunities the sim racing industry faces over the next 12 months, and which titles catch their eyes.
We hope you gain some valuable insight into the business behind one of sim racing’s leading enterprises.
Let us know in the comments below if you’ve ever used Coach Dave Academy for training or setups, and are interested in the new equipment trading website.
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The importance of My Team, F1 World and anti-cheat – F1 23’s Lee Mather | S7 E13
24 juil. 2023
00:29:18
A Traxion Podcast interview with Senior Creative Director at Electronic Arts, Codemasters, Lee Mather – who’s responsible for the official Formula 1 game’s direction each year.
Mather has worked on the F1 games since 2008, spanning a 15-year stint. We asked him about his time working on the yearly motorsport titles, but also what the thinking was behind the F1 World game mode, if we’ll see more Braking Point in the future and how the new car handling was developed.
We also touch upon the importance of esports and league racing, and the company’s plans to implement anti-cheat measures. Will classic cars ever make a return? Is My Team and Driver Career still important for the franchise? Are we to expect more limited-time liveries?
All of these key questions are answered – but of course, be sure to leave your F1 23 feedback in the comments below!
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How to be a Formula 1 team sim driver, with Sebastian Job | S7 E12
05 juil. 2023
00:28:29
Oracle Red Bull Racing Esports driver Sebastian Job has tasted virtual success, previously winning the Porsche Esports Supercup world championship on iRacing and he currently competes at the top level of sim racing: ESL R1, F1 and Le Mans Virtual to name but a few are on his CV so far.
But where next? The actual Red Bull Racing Formula 1 team, that's where.
John Munro spoke to Job at the team's Milton Keynes base to hear what it's like working with an F1 outfit and also the differences between sim racing and motorsport simulation.
Are there transferable skills? Did his work affect real-world set-ups? Can we have a go too, please??
This is an extended director's cut of a video interview we first published in February, which you can watch here: https://youtu.be/YhZvIgqbAxw
For the full lowdown, listen to this audio-only podcast version.
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How Assetto Corsa Competizione v1.9 has made it to consoles with 505 Games | S7 E11
20 juin 2023
00:26:58
On this episode of the Traxion Podcast, Thomas Harrison-Lord is joined by Ben 'Rwaggy' McConnell of 505 Games, where he is the Brand Community Manager for Assetto Corsa.
They discuss how Assetto Corsa Competizione gets ported to console and why it's so important for 505, Untold Games and KUNOS-Simulazioni. In particular, the date (27th June 2023) for the Version 1.9 physics update, free McLaren 720S GT3 Evo and paid-for 2023 GT World Challenge DLC will be available on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S.
So, if you've ever wondered how one of the most-popular sim racing experiences makes it outside of PC and why the gap between PC and console updates is diminishing, give this episode a listen.
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Your Rennsport questions answered by the dev team! Mods, Multiplayer and Beta | S6 E10
06 juin 2023
00:44:10
Online multiplayer ranking systems, a ladder of esports opportunity, VR support, car classes, beta roll-outs and modding tools. It's all covered, direct from the source, in this latest Traxion Podcast Episode covering the latest Rennsport and ESL R1 updates.
How is the tyre model implemented, what will the second season of ESL R1 look like and where will mods be hosted?
It's all here, and more, thanks to our recent trip to Rennsport Summit 2 and ESL R1 Spring Major in Munich. Guests on this episode are:
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RaceRoom’s fightback plan with Jean-François Chardon | S6 E9
29 mai 2023
00:53:20
On this episode of the Traxion.GG Podcast, we are joined by Jean-François Chardon, Head of Studio at KW Studios, responsible for RaceRoom Racing Experience.
He’s worked at what was formerly SimBin Studios, then Sector3 and now KW Studios since 2009, so this interview is hopefully interesting for those who’d like to know more about RaceRoom’s story and are part of the cognoscenti.
We also hear about a prior Unreal engine prototype and how the platform is now in a strong place for the future, with the investment needed to hire developers and a clear plan for revised UI, ranked multiplayer and a content roadmap.
The team is even investigating a new graphics engine as it commits to the long-term evolution of the platform. We even touch upon the now-failed GTR3 project and how it impacted development.
This, then, is why RaceRoom is one to watch in 2023 and beyond, with host Thomas Harrison-Lord.
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Dave Gaming on how this season's F1 games are shaping up | S6 E8
15 mai 2023
00:33:00
David Karapetianm, aka Dave Gaming, has over 200,000 YouTube subscribers and 90,000 Twitch followers and primarily creates F1 game content, whether that’s the driving games by EA Sports or the management titles by Frontier Developments.
There’s no one better to ask about the current state of Formula 1 gaming, his favourite titles to date and what EA SPORTS F1 23 and F1 Manager 2023 must do in order to succeed.
His content is primarily in German, but in this English-language interview, Thomas Harrison-Lord gets to the bottom of Dave Gaming’s rise to prominence, his ‘go niche go big’ mantra and where his passion for the sport comes from.
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Jardier and the future of Assetto Corsa Competizione | S6 E7
10 mai 2023
00:52:18
Is version 1.9 a step forward? Will ACC continue to receive support? What’s it like creating a sim racing community? Jardier reveals all.
On this episode of the Traxion.GG Podcast, Thomas Harrison-Lord speaks to Jaroslav Honzík, aka Jardier, about his sim racing content creator and esports career, but also, crucially, what the future may have in store for Assetto Corsa Competizione.
While Jardier does create content about, and stream playing, iRacing, Richard Burns Rally and rFactor 2, he’s known for his ACC racing, community events and SRO-based competition. He’s the 2021 Alpine Esports champion to boot.
So here, we discussed the hard work and dedication it takes to reach 100,000 YouTube subscribers, whether league and race-finding services are good for sim racing and what he’d like to see next from Kunos Simulazioni.
We also touch upon his recent Alpine GT4 test at Magny-Cours and why it’s been difficult to bounce back from the taste of real-world motorsport.
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Jeremy McGrath on SX success and being in the Supercross 6 game | S6 E6
20 avr. 2023
00:17:58
On this episode of the Traxion.GG Podcast, Thomas Harrison-Lord speaks to The King of Supercross, Jeremy McGrath.
The seven-time Supercross champion, and one-time Motorcross champion, is these days an ambassador for the sport, and here he discusses his early days, a career in Supercross and why he decided to get involved with Monster Energy Supercross 6 - The Official Video Game.
Working with developers Milestone, McGrath discusses here why games of official motorsport series can help the championship reach a new audience and his gaming legacy.
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The REAL motorsport advantage gained from sim racing with Cooper Webster | S6 E5
07 avr. 2023
00:13:40
Ever wondered what a racing driver really gets from sim racing?
So often all we hear about is being able to learn the tracks, but those in the know realise it can be much more than that.
Which is why we spoke to Cooper Webster at Donington Park recently, as the young Aussie motorsport competition prepares for his season ahead. A real-world competitor, he’s also an avid, competition, sim racer.
He will be participating for Evans GP in the GB4 championship this year plus the Australian S5000 championship, while simultaneously being an Oracle Red Bull Racing Esports driver – currently competing in iRacing’s Porsche Esports Supecrup competition.
There’s no one better to gain sim racing/motorsport crossover from, so that’s exactly what we do in this podcast episode, alongside catching up on his career path and esports exploits.
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How Formula Retro Racing: World Tour was created | S6 E4
03 avr. 2023
00:21:06
On this episode, we are joined by Andrew Jeffreys, aka Repixel8, and Jon Wetherall from CGA Studio to talk Formula Retro Racing: World Tour.
So often, we take the racing game and sim racing scene a bit too seriously. Formula Retro Racing: World Tour is a vivid, approachable, retro driving title that harks back to the arcade cabinet.
It’s just simple fun, but with contemporary features, such as virtual reality and online leaderboards.
With Andrew the solo developer of the 2020 original, he and CGA have partnered up for a 2023 sequel, and it’s this we’re discussing.
Full disclosure, this was recorded a month or two ago, since this conversation the game is available now on PC, Switch and Xbox, with PlayStation following in April. We did encounter some internet challenges too, which we’ve tried to edit around.
So, without further ado, how Formula Retro Racing: World Tour was created and why you should check it out.
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Behind the scenes of TT Isle of Man: Ride on the Edge 3 | S6 E3
30 mars 2023
00:43:55
In this episode of the Traxion.GG Podcast, we’re going behind the scenes of the upcoming motorcycle simulator, TT Isle of Man: Ride on the Edge 3.
To bring you up to speed, this is the official game of the yearly real-world road racing event which is world-renowned for the skill and bravery of the riders and also the 37.73 mile or 60.72km course.
This third game is developed by RaceWard Studio, part of NACON Studio Milan, who previously created RiMS Racing – a road motorcycle simulator released in 2021.
We visited the Italian studio recently to speak to the team behind the upcoming title and also TT competitor Davey Todd, gaining insight into its development and certain design choices.
Make no mistake, this is a brave game with some surprising features. The full Snaefell Mountain Course, laser-scanned, is present and it aims to be an accurate representation of the event.
But, you can now traverse over 200kms of island in-between events and compete in optional challenges in the open-world environment.
Joining us are:
Fabio Respighi, Head of Design.
Alex Carullo, Lead Gameplay Designer
Davey Todd, Milenco by Padgett’s Motorcycles rider
TT Isle of Man: Ridge on the Edge 3 launches 11th May 2023 for PC (Epic and Steam), PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S and Nintendo Switch.
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How LEGO 2K Drive redefines family driving games | S6 E2
23 mars 2023
00:21:29
We’re back, with a brand new season, and we have a lot coming up for you so thank you for listening!
Join Thomas Harrison-Lord, Editor in Chief of the Traxion.GG website as he speaks to Mark Pierce, Executive Producer and Emmanuel Valdez, Art Director, from developer Visual Concepts South.
In this episode, we discuss their brand new driving game, targeted at families: Lego 2K Drive.
It’s open world, coming soon to both PC and console, features cross-platform online multiplayer, can be played online or via couch co-op and will hopefully appeal to a younger audience, but parents and grizzled racing games fans alike.
We’ve been hands-on with an early preview build of the game at 2K’s London offices recently, hence this discussion, but also a full article on the Traxion.GG website and video on our YouTube Channel.
It’s quite the departure for 2K, who hasn’t been active in the racing game scene for several years, and developers Visual Concepts, who usually make the WWE and NBA games. But here, you will be able to understand how it hired a brand new team for this LEGO game, the first in a multi-title deal.
LEGO 2K Drive releases on 19th May 2023 for PC, Xbox, PlayStation and Switch.
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