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 1.55 patch for Gran Turismo 7, adding the F3500-A open-wheeler 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 four cars have been added:
・Gran Turismo F3500-A
・Honda Civic Si Extra (EF) ’87 (Sold at the “Used Cars” dealership)
・Hyundai IONIQ 5 N ’24
・Toyota C-HR S ’182. Gran Turismo Sophy
– Gran Turismo Sophy has been implemented for the following tracks:
・Autódromo de Interlagos
・Mount PanoramaPlease note that the Gran Turismo Sophy mode is available only on the PS5 version of Gran Turismo 7.
3. World Circuits
– The following new events are now part of World Circuits:
・Autódromo de Interlagos
– World Touring Car 600
・Sardegna – Road Track
– Japanese FF Challenge 450
・Kyoto Driving Park
– Sunday Cup4. Café
– The following Extra Menu has been added:
・ Extra Menu No.43: Collection: Group C (Collector Level 47)5. Brand Central
– These Museum entries were added for the following brands:
・AMG
・MINI6. GT Auto
– Car Maintenance & Service
Engine Swaps are now available for the following cars (unlocked at Collector Level 50):
・Alpine A110 1600S ’72
・Citroën DS 21 Pallas ’70
・Honda Civic Si Extra (EF) ’87
・Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution VIII MR GSR ’04
・Porsche 356 A/1500 GS GT Carrera Speedster ’56
・ Porsche 911 GT3 RS (992) ’22
・Renault R5 Turbo ’80
・ Renault R8 Gordini ’66
・Subaru Impreza Sedan WRX STi ’047. Scapes
– “Chromatic Drive” is now a featured Curation in Scapes.Other Improvements and Adjustments
1. Physics Simulation Model
– The behavioral model for suspension systems has been adjusted.
・Reduced sudden changes in behavior when driving over bumps or uneven surfaces.– The tire physics simulation model has been adjusted.
・Adjustments have been made on load dependency while cornering.
・Grip loss on racing lines on wet surfaces has been reduced.
・The impact of dirty tires from off-track excursions has been reduced, with faster recovery of grip when returning to the track.– Performance for the following cars has been adjusted:
・Toyota Aqua S ’11
・Toyota Prius G ’09– Updates have been made to the handling of some cars.
・Adjustments have been made to default aerodynamic settings for Gr.1 cars and some race cars.
・Adjustments have been made to the default suspension and differential settings for some road cars.– Performance Points (PP) for some cars have been updated.
– The wireless controller steering algorithm has been updated.
・The steering algorithm when using the analogue sticks or the directional pad has been improved, resulting in better handling.– Updates have been made to the controller behavior for steering wheels.
・The steering geometry calculation have improved, resulting in better force feedback feeling.
・The torque settings for formula cars have been adjusted.– The effects of the following driving assists have been updated:
・The Traction Control (TCS) assist intervention has been optimized.
・Corner braking control for ABS (anti-lock brakes) has been optimized.2. World Circuits
– We have adjusted the difficulty level of the following race events:
・ Red Bull Ring
– Championship World Touring Car 600
・ Suzuka Circuit
– Championship World Touring Car 600
・ Dragon Trail Seaside
– Championship World Touring Car 600– The target times for all Circuit Experience events have been adjusted, and we have updated all demonstration replays. Also, all rankings boards have been reset.
3. License Centre
– We have adjusted the target times for all License events, as well as updated all demonstration replays. Also, all rankings boards have been reset.4. Missions
– All rankings boards have been reset.5. Sport
– The maximum value of the Driver Rating (DR) has been increased.6. Cars
– Changed the lineup of tire stickers for the following cars:
・Dallara SF23 Super Formula / Honda ’23
・Dallara SF23 Super Formula / Toyota ’237. Localization
– We have fixed various localization issues.8. Others
– Various other issues have been addressed.
