Better known today as the developer of Skyrim and Fallout, Bethesda once had a well-respected racing game franchise and were deep into development of a licensed Skip Barber Racing title that never released.
RSC contains a database of 153 developers, 467 software titles, 374 cars, 42 bikes, 242 tracks and more...Originally known as Papyrus Design, the legendary Massachusetts-based software studio developed highly-regarded simulation titles and published with Electronic Arts, Virgin Interactive and Sierra before their shutdown by Vivendi, owners of Sierra, in 2004.
Co-founded by arguably the father of the modern racing simulation, David Kaemmer, the studio created NASCAR and IndyCar titles that consistently pushed the genre forwards.
Their groundbreaking Grand Prix Legends game engine was used in three NASCAR titles between 2001-2003, evolving to become iRacing after Kaemmer re-acquired former Papyrus assets for his new company.
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Ever driven your car with a joystick? Didn’t think so. So why are you still trying to get through games like Need for Speed using that old joystick? I know, it’s not worth the $100+ investment to get a wheel. But Saitek might have what you’re looking for: a decent wheel for part-time motorheads that comes in under $50. Their new R100 wheel is a no-frills wheel that installs easily, handles well, and surprisingly, has pedals that don’t suck – a hallmark of nearly all “budget-oriented” wheels.
The R100 has a single screw-peg that attaches the wheel to your desk, and you can mount/dismount it quickly and easily. I took the R100 for a rip through NFS, and the R100 was well-heeled, though the wheel itself has a somewhat springy feel. But it tracked evenly from hard-left to hard-right, and the pedals even allowed for somewhat subtle acceleration and braking. The wheel has two front buttons, and two shifter paddles, and all worked without a hitch.
For the part-time wheelman, the R100 will get the job done without walloping your wallet. Better pedals would be a welcome addition, but for under $50, they’ll do.
