Video game development is rarely about one man, but if it was, then Terence Groening should certainly get a mention for his contributions to the genre as the man responsible for the physics of Sportscar GT, EA’s PC F1 and NASCAR games of the early 2000’s, rFactor, rFactor 2 and every title and rFpro simulator that spawned from ISI’s engine.
This interview with RSC details his early life and career, through to him joining iRacing in 2021.
RSC contains a database of 153 developers, 467 software titles, 374 cars, 42 bikes, 242 tracks and more...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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Polyphony Digital have released their 1.54 patch for Gran Turismo 7, adding the Mercedes-Benz W 196 R ’55 and a number of other random road cars. Check out the patch notes below.
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Patch notes:
Main Features
1. Cars
– The following five cars have been added:
・Ford Escort RS Cosworth ’92 (available at the Used Cars dealership)
・Mercedes-Benz W 196 R ’55 (available at the Legend Cars dealership)
・Porsche 911 Turbo S (992) ’20
・Porsche Mission X ’23
・Suzuki Jimny Sierra JC ’182. PlayStation®5 Pro
– Support for the PlayStation®5 Pro has been enhanced, with the following additions:
・We added a mode that combines higher Image quality and frame rate performance by fully utilizing the PlayStation Spectral Super Resolution (PSSR) for PlayStation®5 Pro.
・Ray-traced reflections have been introduced during races, with the option available by selecting “Prioritize Ray Tracing/Resolution” in the Display settings:
・8K resolution compatibility.
・Enhanced rendering quality in VR Mode.
・Smoother video playback in VR Mode, achieved through the VR Positional Reprojection function.3. Gran Turismo Sophy
– Gran Turismo Sophy is now implemented for the following track layouts:
・Trial Mountain Circuit
・Tokyo Expressway – East ClockwisePlease note that the Gran Turismo Sophy mode is only available on the PS5 version of Gran Turismo 7.
4. World Circuits
– The following new events join the World Circuits lineup:
・Gran Valley Highway 1
– Jimny Cup
・WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca
– Porsche Cup
・Mount Panorama
– Race of Turbo Sportscars5. Café
– The following Extra Menu has been added:
・ Extra Menu No.42: Collection: Ferrari Speciale (Collector Level 48)6. Brand Central
– New Museum entries have been added for the following brand:
・Mitsubishi7. GT Auto
– Car Maintenance & Service
Engine Swaps are now available for the following cars (unlocked at Collector Level 50):
・Alfa Romeo Giulia Sprint GT Veloce ’67
・ Audi R8 Coupé V10 plus ’16
・Autobianchi A112 Abarth ’85
・ Dodge Challenger SRT Demon ’18
・Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution VIII MR GSR ’04
・Nissan GT-R Premium edition T-spec ’24
・Porsche 911 GT3 RS (991) ’16
・Subaru WRX STI Type S ’14
・Suzuki Jimny Sierra JC ’18
・Volvo 240 SE Estate ’93– Car Customization
The following brand has been added to Wheels:
・RotiformNew wheels have been added for the following brands:
・American Racing
・KMC
・Motegi RacingThe following brands have been added to Preset Decals in the Livery Editor:
・Brembo
・Rotiform8. Scapes
– “Colorado” has been added as a featured Curation in Scapes.Other Improvements and Adjustments
1. Cars
– We have added the cockpit view to the following car:
・Mercedes-Benz AMG Vision Gran Turismo
– We also adjusted the default ride height of the following car:
・Ferrari 308 GTB ’752. Legend Cars
– Legend Cars (Hagerty Collection) have undergone price adjustments, reflecting real-world valuations provided by Gran Turismo’s partner, Hagerty. Renowned for its expertise in classic car valuations and insurance, Hagerty has also sponsored various historic car events in recent years. These updated prices will take effect the next time each vehicle becomes available for purchase. The subsequent price revision is scheduled for March 2025.3. World Circuits
– We adjusted the difficulty level of the following Race Event:
・Fuji Speedway
– Super Formula4. Physics Simulation Model
– We have resolved an issue affecting certain hybrid vehicles, where, after depleting fuel during driving, the car would not regenerate power upon releasing the accelerator.5. GT Auto
– We have fixed an issue within the Car Customization Livery Editor, where modifying and saving a Light Cover or Tire Sticker would prevent users from reverting to the original livery.
– We removed the following decals with duplicate shapes from the Preset Decals in the Livery Editor (decals currently being used will not be impacted).
・Shape 1: 01-60
・Shape 2: 02-15 / 02-25 / 02-60 / 02-776. Sound
– We resolved an issue where background music would not play in surround sound when using Dolby Atmos output through an AV amplifier.7. Localization
– We fixed various text localization issues.8. Others
– Various other issues have been addressed.
