Announcements & NEWS
British Racing Greats Returns for 2025, with a Summer BBQ!
Following on from the successes of our first event in Donington and our second event last year at Goodwood we’re changing it up again. We’re determined to keep the format fresh ….and we’re working towards something huge in 2026!
Iconic Ford GT goes under the hammer for SpecialEffect
The 2017 Ford GT that graced the cover of Forza Motorsport 6 is being auctioned to raise valuable funds for SpecialEffect’s ongoing work.
British Racing Greats 2024 Goodwood
British Racing Greats 2024 A warm sunny September 20th 2024 saw the games industry unite again for the second year of British Racing Greats, in support of SpecialEffect and Solving Kids Cancer. This year the venue was the historic racing circuit on the Goodwood...
“I’m finally able to play Mario Kart with my kids again!”
Stafford enjoyed many epic family gaming battles before until a sepsis complication resulted in him having his arms and legs amputated. He was eager to explore the possibility of playing again to the best of his abilities, so after an initial video call with our...
British Racing Greats – Goodwood edition!
A heartfelt thank you to every single person and company who made the British Racing Greats event on 20 September so very special! It was a celebration of games industry and motor racing magic that raised valuable awareness and funds for SpecialEffect and Solving...
BRITISH RACING GREATS 2023
June 2023, the motoring and gaming world decended on Donnington Park race circuit for a first-of-it’s-kind event, British Racing Greats.The event brought together game developers and publishers from across the UK alongside motorsport teams, race drivers, car...
SpecialEffect honoured with BAFTA Special Award
We’re delighted to announce that we’ll be honoured with the prestigious Special Award at the 20th BAFTA Games Awards next month.The award, which recognises outstanding contributions to games, film and television, is one of the highest accolades bestowed by BAFTA and...
British Racing Greats and Solving Kids’ Cancer UK Provide Priceless Memories
Last year, Gracie and her family, supported by Solving Kids' Cancer UK, attended British Racing Greats, creating unforgettable memories despite her battle with high-risk neuroblastoma, a rare and aggressive form of childhood cancer. The opportunity to attend British...
Giving Craig a helping hand with his gaming
Craig’s enjoying a new level of gaming independence after our specialist assessment team worked with him to create a setup that’s freed him from the challenge of one-handed play.Craig’s cerebral palsy restricts his movements, especially on his right side, so he...
Lucinda’s eye-controlled Silverstone tour
EyeGaze SpecialEffect Ambassador Lucinda Ritchie was a guest at the Silverstone Museum in December for a very special tour of its legendary motor racing memorabilia.Car-mad Lucinda toured the museum from her own living room more than one hundred miles away...