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September 30, 2009

VRC Column – VRC Pro is WYSISWYR…

R/C simulators have some very special features which make them the ideal simulation, more than any other type of simulation game. The most important feature is the nature of r/c (for remote or radio control) itself. Being in a remote position to control the car means that there is no other feedback than through seeing and hearing. R/C racers have developed special skills to control their cars by what they see and what they hear and translate that to their hands to operate the radio. A real car or flight simulator lacks for instance the all important feedback from G-forces generated by the car or airplane when it turns, accelerates, climbs or dives. R/C racing is purely an audiovisual experience so if what you see and hear on your monitor is an almost perfect simulation of the real world (track and car behavior) and if you can control your car with your own radio then you have the perfect sim! We call this WYSIWYR, What You See Is What You Race…

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July 1, 2009

Virtual Worlds 1/8 Nitro at Lostallo

Running simultaneously to the real IFMAR World Championship for 1/8 nitro cars that takes place this August, VRC will hold its own Virtual Wolds on the very same Lostallo track in Switzerland. With a total length of 403m this is by far the largest track ever to host an IFMAR Worlds and only 150 racers will be lucky enough to be present in Switzerland. But VRC now invites all other r/c racers to join the Virtual 1/8 Nitro Worlds, for FREE and just for this special event the Lostallo track will also be made available for FREE. VRC look forward to welcome racers from all over the world to give the game a try and compete for the Virtual Worlds title. Order your VRC adaptor from the VRC e-shop, hook up your receiver, switch on your transmitter and start practicing today. Make sure you’re ready for it in August.

For more information on how to sign up and get the Lostallo track for free, click on the VRC banner to go to the special Virtual Worlds page on the VRC website.

March 24, 2009

VRC Column – Brand Exclusivity in VRC Pro

Preparations for VRC PRO are in full swing and VRC is now starting to inform r/c manufacturers about the unique concept of VRC PRO and to give them insight in the rich features and communication opportunities the new platform has to offer to the r/c industry. Although there are many manufacturers who would like to join the VRC PRO partnership, VRC is restricting the partnerships to the 5 main manufacturers in each product category. We strongly believe it is in the interest of our partners and our racers to offer this level of brand exclusivity although this may also mean that some less popular brands will not be represented in VRC. Still, working with the top-5 in each category will ensure the major brands and their customers will be best served. Kyosho, XRay and Associated are among the most popular brands in most chassis categories.

February 21, 2009

VRC Column – Promo site & Evolva M3

VRC has been spreading information about VRC PRO mainly through these columns which appear in leading r/c car magazines and websites. Middle of February VRC will launch its VRC PRO promotional site which will give you an insight in what is to be expected in VRC PRO, details to be announced on the official VRC website at www.virtualrc.com. We have stated before in these columns that VRC PRO will be a project continuously developing, new features will be made available on the fly with the integrated software updater keeping everybody’s VRC installations up to date. So don’t expect everything you will find on the VRC PRO promotional website to be available at the first launch. The main focus will be on nitro and electric on-road in 1:10 and 1:8 scale with off road and other classes to follow later.

February 11, 2009

VRC Column – Pan Cars & Data Logging

The VRC development team is looking at pan chassis cars like the popular 1:12 scale cars to be added to the electric car selection. Although not finalized yet, 3D models have been created of the popular Associated 12R5 and 10R5 chassis to start testing with. The physics of these type of cars are quite different from the suspension cars and will require more research of VRC’s physics wiz Todd ‘Doc’ Wasson.

November 25, 2008

VRC Pro – New Adaptor & Snowbirds deal

VRC Pro - New Adaptor & Snowbirds deal

VRC has just launched a new version of the well known VRC-2 USB adapter, the VRC-3. This version is compatible with the VRC-2, but needs to be selected as a VRC USB Controller and cannot be calibrated using the in-game VRC-2 calibration option. The VRC-3 will be the main input device for VRC Pro, all the other controllers and adapters also remain compatible with VRC Pro and remain available through dealer outlets. The VRC-3 USB adaptor has been made available exclusively through the VRC e-shop, and is offered including shipping world-wide. Also combo offers are available including tracks. The VRC-3 is shipped using TNT Priority Mail and can take between 3 and 20 days, so get your order in a.s.a.p.

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November 6, 2008

VRC Pro – More than just a game

VRC Pro - More than just a game

VRC Pro is four in one: it is a Professional RC racing simulator, Racing game, a Sports game and Massive Multiplayer Online Game (MMO) in one. As a Professional RC racing simulator, VRC Pro simulates the RC racing experience as accurately and realistically as practically possible, taking into account vehicle dynamics, graphics, control, real-world replication, while overcoming real-world limitations like geographic boundaries and substantial costs. As a racing game, VRC places the player on the rostrum, controlling a high-performance vehicle and allowing the player to race against other drivers or just time. As a sports game VRC Pro emulates the playing of the traditional physical RC sport: it emphasizes both performing the sport and the strategy behind it. VRC Pro features two main sub-genres within racing games: arcade racing and professional simulation racing.

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November 4, 2008

VRC Pro – Asso GT2 & Upgrade policy

VRC Pro - Associated GT2 & Upgrade policy

VRC graphics artist Tony West has delivered yet another chassis for VRC Pro: the Associated GT2 Factory Team gas truck. This chassis will fit the 1:10 nitro off-road class that will be featured in VRC Pro. Off-road will have to wait until on-road is launched, the reason for this is the extra development work that has to go in to creating the off-road tracks and various chassis.

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