Asobo, known today as the Microsoft Flight Simulator developer, created groundbreaking technology for large scale maps that was intended to be used in a high quality rally raid title. It was never released and ended up as FUEL, a post-apocalyptic open-world racing game. What happened?
Originally working in military simulator design, this Michigan-based studio developed Zone Raiders for Virgin Interactive before moving to Electronic Arts for publishing their second PC title, Sports Car GT, when Westwood Studios (their SCGT development partner) was acquired by the software giant.
Known primarily for their mod-friendly SCGT and rFactor racing platforms, ISI also developed Formula One and NASCAR titles on PC for Electronic Arts, but perhaps their lasting contribution to the genre was the licensing of the isiMotor engine that allowed studios such as 2Pez, Blimey! Games, KW Studios, Motorsport Games, Reiza Studios, SIMBIN Studios, Slightly Mad Studios, The Sim Factory, Tiburon and rFactor 2‘s ongoing developer Studio 397 to begin with or release on an evolution of their software.
Another fork of the isiMotor engine, rFpro, continues to be developed and is used by a wide array of automotive companies for both road and motorsport simulation.
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Race Sim Studio have released a new mod for Assetto Corsa that adds their GT-M LUX V8 car to the software. This is the fourth car in the GT-M collection and features a 500 hp V8 engine within a detailed 3D model and more.
You can purchase the GT-M group from their shop. Check out the images, video and text below.
Feature list:
GT-M Lux V8 (Version 1) – NEW CAR
This V8 powerhouse delivers incredible performance and high fidelity in its construction. Certainly a standout to drive.
• Highly detailed 3D racing model
• Extremely complex and detailed naturally aspirated V8 engine sounds
• Authentic and exciting physics including new CSP physics (to also be updated for the other cars in the future)***
• 5 uniquely designed racing liveries
Screenshots:
Assetto Corsa is a sim racing video game developed by the Italian video game developer Kunos Simulazioni. It is designed with an emphasis on a realistic racing experience with support for extensive customization and moddability. The game was first released through the Steam Early Access program on 8 November 2013.