The Traxion Control Sim Racing Podcast
The Traxion Control Sim Racing Podcast is your entry into the world of racing video games and sim racing. It covers games and platforms like Assetto Corsa Competizione, Gran Turismo, iRacing, Forza, Formula 1, MotoGP, WRC, and more. The podcast is produced by the Traxion.GG team.
Episodes
Automobilista 2’s licensing lesson, AC Rally modding and PMR’s next DLC
This week on the Traxion Control Podcast, Tom and John discuss the free car added to Automobilista 2, its F1 licensing woes, Assetto Corsa Rally’s community message about livery mods and engine changes, Le Mans Ultimate’s career and netcode and what’s next for Project Motor Racing.
As ever, the duo also run through some community comments and questions, and let us know your thoughts in the commen
Gran Turismo 7's Surprise Spec IV Update Analysed
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Gran Turismo 7 seemingly has a longer shelf-life than expected, with a two-part Spec IV update on the way later this year. There are 12 cars and two tracks, but more importantly, some k
Gamescom Racing Review and Major Sim Updates
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Last week, Tom and Tom travelled to Germany for Gamescom 2026, and the racing game industry was firing on all cylinders! In this episode, they discuss their initial thought
Niels Heusinkveld: 10 years of Automobilista and his New Sim Vision
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Off the back of our comprehensive Automobilista retrospective, our guest on this week's Traxion Control Podcast is the game's Physics Lead, Niels Heusinkveld.
Naturally, we
GT7's Blowout and Moza's Motorcyle Sim
The Traxion.GG website has been awash with Gran Turismo 7 news this week, and to dissect it all, the three so-called 'amigos' are back for this episode of the Traxion Control Podcast.
Join Tom, Tom and John as they discuss, on top of the mountain of GT7 news, a new motorbike-based project from Moza, a significant sales milestone for Le Mans Ultimate and your reactions to the Saudi takeover of
Two Major Takeovers and the Surprise Hit of 2026?
When Corsair announced it was acquiring Trak Racer's assets as part of a 50 million dollar buyout, you would be forgiven for thinking it was the biggest gaming purchasing of the week. Now, multiply that figure by 1000...... Nope, you still haven't reached the figures involved in another buyout this week...
We already knew EA was being taken over by Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund, Silver La
Project Motor Racing’s New CEO On What’s Next…
This week, an interview episode, as we once again discuss Project Motor Racing.
As discussed on recent episodes and on our website and newsletter, Ian Bell is no longer the CEO of the Straight4 Studios development team. That role is now held by Kevin Boland, moving from Chief Development Officer to the Chief Executive Role.
So here, we asked about the change, and the recent Chief Creative Office
Straight4 CEO Switch and LMU Plays its Joker
Le Mans Ultimate has arguably been Julys hot topic in sim racing, for both good and bad reasons. Motorsport Games changed its decision to place its new Joker feature behind a subscription paywall following community backlash, but with the V1.4 update and two new US tracks to play with, will all be forgiven and forgotten?
Other major news this week includes a CEO swap at Straight4 Studios (with t
Assetto Corsa Rally’s future, Le Mans Ultimate’s Controversial Update and A Shock Sequel
More cars and physics changes are coming to Assetto Corsa Rally! Le Mans Ultimate’s US DLC and Version 1.4 update are nearly here! Wreckreation 2 is a surprise sequel and we’ve driven it! We’ve also tested MXGP 26!
It’s all here, plus your feedback on IndyCar documentaries, AC Rally’s stages, co-drivers and if there’s a video game market crash on the way… eeek!
Let us know your thoughts in the c
What’s Next For Le Mans Ultimate? Stephen Hood Explains
Le Mans Ultimate and Motorsport Games CEO Stephen Hood provides a progress report on single-player modes (career, championships), safety cars, 24-hour events, Le Mans Virtual and PS5/Xbox Series X|S.
Plus, we run through the most-commonly asked LMU questions in the Traxion community.
From smaller game features to the Garage 56 NASCAR, DLC pricing and ‘Project 2’, here’s the full interview.
Let
IndyCar Game and iRacing Price Increases
On this week’s Traxion Control Podcast, the team discusses iRacing subscription price increase, its IndyCar game moving to 2027, Criterion Games leaving the racing game scene and your feedback on physical game media and Gran Turismo 8, plus a debate about the N64’s controller. Naturally…
Join Thomas Harrison-Lord, Tom Bunten, Ross McGregor and Martin Bigg from the Traxion team.
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Le Mans Ultimate’s US Tracks and Gran Turismo 8?
On this week’s Traxion Control Podcast, John Munro and Thomas Harrison-Lord cover your Le Mans Ultimate US Track Pass feedback and what it could mean for the future of the title, plus if a Gran Turismo 7 survey is actually about Gran Turismo 8, or even 9?!
Then there’s the sad death of physical PlayStation game production, RaceRoom and Automobilista 2 new car news, and a Wreckfest 2 community que
Assetto Corsa Rally’s Big Update and FIA Backs Sim Racing
Assetto Corsa Rally has added multiplayer, but how is it, and what do the Traxion team want to see from the sim next?
Then there’s the FIA’s new hillclimb competition, should the FIA create such events?
How about Star Wars: Galactic Racer, is it any good?
All these questions are answered by Thomas Harrison-Lord, Ross McGregor and John Munro on this episode of the Traxion Control Podcast.
We al
NASCAR 26, GT7's Pikes Peak Trolling and ACC Console Update
There are new details about NASCAR 26, and Assetto Corsa Rally has confirmed new stages.
These new stories spark a debate among the Traxion team about the future of yearly sports releases, what we’d like to see from Assetto Corsa Rally next, whether or not a console update for Assetto Corsa Competizione was worth it and if Pikes Peak will ever, ever, make it into Gran Turismo 7.
As ever, let us
Racing Game Legalease and Le Mans
Thomas Harrison-Lord is taking a well deserved day off, but the racing game world never stops!
He joined John at Le Mans last week to take a look at a very exclusive replica sim racing wheel, but while they were there, they noted a fairly sizeable sim racing presence at the special 24H event.
Automobilista 2 has also been in the news, with an extensive, and somewhat confusing update and cont
Racing Games Are BACK!
Accessible, fun and outlandish racing video games are making a resurgence. Hot on the heels of Forza Horizon 6 comes CLUTCH, a Crazy Taxi reboot, a Yooka-Laylee karting spin-off, open-world Hot Wheels and the return of Stuntman.
It comes during a busy Summer Game Fest - but don’t worry, sim racing fans, we also answer your questions about what should come next for Motorsport Games after Le Mans U
SimRacing Expo Charlotte Review
The Traxion team run through the major highlights from the first-ever SimRacing Expo Charlotte, from Trak Racer's innovative motorcycle simulator, to new Project Motor Racing and iRacing Arcade updates, plus a slew of motion rigs, shifters and wheels.
What was your highlight from our coverage? Let us know in the comments below!
SimRacing Expo Charlotte confirmed for 2027: https://traxion.gg/simr
Asetek Racing CEO Interview: “The Takeover Is A Positive”
During the SimRacing Expo Charlotte, Traxion spoke to Asetek (and Asetek Racing) CEO André Eriksen about the company’s recent purchase by CQXA holdings. He’s open about the changes to the company and what it means for the future of the sim racing equipment division.
He also provides an update on Xbox devices, PlayStation and the long-awaited ABS pedal module.
Let us know what you think about Ase
The Future of Project Motor Racing with ‘Aris’
Aristotelis Vasilakos has joined the Project Motor Racing sim racing title as Chief Creative Officer.
In this interview at the SimRacing Expo Charlotte, we asked ‘Aris’ (also known as Aris Drives) what motivated him, why he joined Straight4 Studios, and what he thinks the direction for PMR should be over the coming years. He speaks to his new, expanded, job role compared to past projects, such as
Forza Horizon 6: Your questions answered by Playground Games
We speak to the development team behind Forza Horizon 6 and answer your questions! From road width, PS5 and wheel support to the incredible sales success, community feedback and how they made Japan.
Thomas Harrison-Lord speaks to Mike Bennett, Production Director, and Don Arceta, Art Director, at Playground Games during a FH6 launch event at Caffeine & Machine, UK.
For the latest Forza Horizon 6
A Surprise Game Release and Alternative Sim Disciplines
Find out more about the SimRacing Expo Charlotte: https://traxion.gg/sre/
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Traxion HQ is on fire at the moment (not literally, thankfully).... It's Forza Horizon 6 launch week and things are manic!
But it's not just Forza.... Late last week saw the launch of a brand new game in early access, CarX Drift Racing Online 2, as we
Project Motor Racing's DLC Mystery and Yet More GT3s
It's bank holiday weekend in the UK, but even that is no excuse for this weeks dishevelled nonsense.
In a predictable turn of events, Project Motor Racing's Japanese DLC pack returns to stores under a new name. But was this whole saga necessary?
To hear the thoughts of Thomas Harrison-Lord, Tom Bunten and John Munro on this, as well as a busy month of May and RaceRoom's upcoming content and
Austin Jurs Joins Us Ahead of SimRacing Expo Charlotte
Motorsport Instagram sensation Austin Jurs joins us on this episode of the Traxion Control Podcast - with over 300K followers, Reels with over a million views, the 18-year-old GT4 racer is aiming to reach the 24 Hours of Le Mans.
He discusses his career, plus new partnership with Asetek Racing, and the upcoming SimRacing Expo in Charlotte - 22nd-24th May 2026.
We also cover the recent Assett
Rennsport on the brink and Assetto Corsa EVO is resurgent
It's another busy news week, with Formula E making its Formula Legends Debut, Assetto Corsa EVO hitting v0.6, the next Gran Turismo 7 update and Rennsport teetering on the brink.
Join Thomas Harrison-Lord, John Munro and Ross McGregor (Tom Bunten's on a well-earned holiday), as they discuss these topics, plus go through your AC EVO feedback, plus debate what constitutes 'simcade'.
Let us know yo
Mixed Forza Horizon 6 Feedback and Confused iRacing Event
It’s a busy week on the latest Traxion Control Podcast, as we discuss a possibly underwhelming iRacing special event, your Forza Horizon 6 feedback, Assetto Corsa EVO’s v0.6 update, Project Motor Racing being ‘free’ on Xbox, a new modding tool and if Assetto Corsa Rally is good value for money compared to American meat…
Join Thomas Harrison-Lord, John Munro and Tom Bunten, and let us know your th
Forza Horizon 6 expectations and the price of sim racing - Traxion Control Podcast
Which pricing model is the best in sim racing? We didn't pose that question, a Traxion community member did.
In this episode of the Traxion Control Podcast, we try to work out the answer, plus set our Forza Horizon 6 expectations, explain embargo races and award the best April Fools' gags.
Let us know your thoughts in the YouTube and Spotify comments and if you have any questions for the team!
Le Mans Ultimate's Surprise Car and iRacing Arcade Ideas
1.3, 0.6, 2.0.... It's been a week of nonsense numbers, DLC drops, and racing game resets. As always, The Traxion team are here to decipher the code.
Join Thomas Harrison-Lord, Tom Bunten and John Munro for the latest sim racing heavy episode of the Traxion Control Podcast.
Let us know your thoughts in the comments below and if you have any questions for the team!
The SimRacing Expo Charlot
AI-Powered Sim Racing Rig and Your Project Motor Racing Feedback
Moza Racing is using AI to make you a better driver and control a motion rig. It's wild...
Elsewhere on this week's Traxion Control Podcast, Screamer is released to rave reviews, Assetto Corsa Rally outlines its next updates (well, partially) and we discuss our Project Motor Racing Update 2.0 expectations, plus answer a listener's PMR email.
The SimRacing Expo Charlotte runs between 22nd and
Sim Racing in 2026 and Your Favourite Rally Games
This week, with the Tom's away at SXSW in Austin, the Scots have taken over!
From the outside looking in, it's been a quiet start to the year for the world of sim racing, with more casual games taking centre stage. But, as is often the case, things are very much bubbling beneath the surface.
In this episode, as well as covering the current happenings with Le Mans Ultimate, iRacing, RaceRoom an
Where did it go WRONG with Project Motor Racing? Turbulent Launch Explained by The Creators
Project Motor Racing’s launch was… sub-optimal, to be kind. Graphics issues, strange collisions, unreliable multiplayer and an uninspired career mode were layered over inconsistent driving dynamics.
A hot mess, Traxion delivered a 5/10 verdict.
Since then, however, a spate of patches, updates and hotfixes have tried to quell our concerns, and later this month, a ‘Patch 2.0’ will be released.
To
A turbulent time for the racing game industry
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
Nacon's Troubles and Community Q&A
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 goss
Assetto Corsa EVO interview - Career, Free-Roam and Mods Explained
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!Latest Assetto Corsa EVO new
Why are so many racing games 'unfinished'?
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
Sim Racing Career Modes and Assetto Corsa EVO
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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 appro
Racing Game Reboots and Who Will Survive - Project Motor Racing or Rennsport?
If you are shopping for Fanantec equipment, you can use our affiliate link. It doesn’t change your experience and it supports The Traxion Control Podcast: https://fanatec.sjv.io/gOjmMAOn 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 y
Your Forza Horizon 6 Opinions and Will Assetto Corsa EVO Surge in 2026?
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
Forza Horizon 6 - Okay, Now We're Excited...
Forza Horizon 6 is here... well, nearly.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.We'll be back, with more, very soo
The best and worst racing games of 2025
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. Thank
EA listens to fans, there will be no new F1 video game in 2026
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 an
Forza Horizon 6 is real, and in Japan - All we know so far
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 d
Le Mans Ultimate hits consoles and Virtual Series returns!
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
The Current State of Assetto Corsa EVO
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.B
NASCAR 25 game - Everything you need to know
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 Tho
Forza Motorsport Killed? The Future of Sim Racing Mods! - Traxion Control Podcast
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 t
A CRAZY Month for Racing Games and Sims! F1 25 Opinions! - Traxion Control Podcast
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
EA Kills Codemasters? Project Motor Racing Feedback! Traxion Control Podcast
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.
We’ll be back in a mont
What F1 25 MUST do to succeed - Traxion Control Podcast
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
The BEST Racing Games This Decade - Traxion Control Podcast
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 thr
"I've done everything I can to chase my dream" - Jardier interview
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
Your Assetto Corsa EVO Questions Answered - Traxion Control, Ep1
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!
If you’d like to he
"Assetto Corsa EVO might make me quit real-world Nordschleife" - Misha Charoudin
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
Marco Massarutto shares all about Assetto Corsa EVO
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 drivin
Your Guide to the ADAC SimRacing Expo 2024
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 exhibito
F1 commentator Alex Jacques on why every driver deserves the same respect
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 Espor
How Corsair Can SAVE Fanatec and Yearly Motorsport Releases - Traxion News Podcast Pilot
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 rele
How Asetek SimSports plans to change sim racing hardware
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 s
F1 and IndyCar Star Romain Grosjean's Ideas To Make Sim Racing BETTER
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
"It's been a CRAZY week" - Jarno Opmeer on his new team and the future of F1 Sim Racing
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 ret
Why GTRevival is now 'Project Motor Racing' with Ian Bell and GIANTS Software
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
Behind the Scenes of Test Drive Unlimited Solar Crown's Creation - Developer Interview
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 seco
Motorsport Games Explains Le Mans Ultimate DLC and Cancelled IndyCar Game - CEO interview
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.
EA SPORTS WRC: "Here we are four years later!" Developer Interview | S8 E5
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, b
Rory Alexander's unrelenting passion for Gran Turismo | S8 E4
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 wo
How Max Esterson plans to go from iRacing to F1 | S8 E3
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
How The Crew Motorfest was created with the development team | S8 E2
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 Ha
Why Karting Superstars is make or break - developer interview | S8 E1
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 g
The secret of Coach Dave Academy’s success – David Perel and Steve Worrell | S7 E14
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
The importance of My Team, F1 World and anti-cheat – F1 23’s Lee Mather | S7 E13
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 Bra
How to be a Formula 1 team sim driver, with Sebastian Job | S7 E12
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 Milt
How Assetto Corsa Competizione v1.9 has made it to consoles with 505 Games | S7 E11
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 720
Your Rennsport questions answered by the dev team! Mods, Multiplayer and Beta | S6 E10
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, than
RaceRoom’s fightback plan with Jean-François Chardon | S6 E9
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
Dave Gaming on how this season's F1 games are shaping up | S6 E8
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
Jardier and the future of Assetto Corsa Competizione | S6 E7
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 do
Jeremy McGrath on SX success and being in the Supercross 6 game | S6 E6
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 develo
The REAL motorsport advantage gained from sim racing with Cooper Webster | S6 E5
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 wil
How Formula Retro Racing: World Tour was created | S6 E4
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 virtu
Behind the scenes of TT Isle of Man: Ride on the Edge 3 | S6 E3
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
How LEGO 2K Drive redefines family driving games | S6 E2
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,
