Despite the global pandemic, development teams have been working hard to continue with current projects through the obvious upheaval. TT Isle of Man – Ride on the Edge 2 released in the eye of the storm as it were, and no doubt this slowed the initial progress but since then the development team have been […]
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F1 2020 was announced a few weeks back and since then we’ve been patiently awaiting a hands-on. As an annual franchise, there is always the challenge to improve in every way, often that isn’t possible and sometimes there is a temptation to turn to gimmicks. However, Codemasters has always forged ahead with valuable aspects, even […]
PreviewsRecently we got our first hands-on with the indie title Formula Retro Racing, the game inspired by Sega’s model 1 classic, Virtua Racing. A surprising title that effectively came out of the blue in March, then before you know it, the game is out to buy with little in the way of fanfare. Retro-inspired games […]
NewsTrackmania is a name familiar with racing gamers all over the world, fast, smooth, responsive, accurate, competing, perfection. These are words familiar with the Trackmania fanbase, but like all games, it needs to evolve and earlier this year Ubisoft announced Trackmania. More than just a remake of Trackmania Nations, Trackmania is a new beginning in […]
NewsAll has been quiet on the Fast & Furious Crossroads front since the first trailer was revealed late last year. The game based on the outrageously popular movie franchise had been expected for some time – originally due to release in May 2020 but since then it has all gone very quiet. Possibly also due […]
NewsFollowing its initial reveal, Italian developer Milestone has now confirmed RIDE 4 will be coming to PlayStation 4, Xbox One and Windows PC/Steam on October 8, 2020. The fourth title in the series aims to up the ante in the visuals department. All bike models in RIDE 4 have been created from the ground up […]
NewsA couple of months back we learned that Assetto Corsa Competizione will arrive on current-gen consoles raising our eyebrows in the process. Developer Kunos Simulazione has released a new trailer recently teasing the upcoming PlayStation 4 and Xbox One versions which are set for a June 23, 2020 release. The trailer gives us a look […]
NewsWe are quickly approaching F1 2020’s release date and after a steady stream of single-car gameplay videos, developer Codemasters has released a new gameplay trailer which showcases some wheel to wheel action for the first time. The trailer is set against the classic Formula One theme and gives us a look at some racing action […]
NewsCodemasters has released their very gameplay video for F1 2020. The in-game hot lap takes place at the world-famous Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya track ahead of this weekend’s Virtual Grand Prix at the same circuit, naturally. The Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya track has undergone some changes and improvements based on player feedback. The final sector has been […]
NewsPQube and developer Level 91 Entertainment has announced the arcade racer Intertial Drift will be available both digitally and in stores worldwide on August 7 across PlayStation 4, Xbox One, PC/Steam and Switch. You can see Inertial Drift in action in the gameplay trailer below. Inertial Drift is probably best described as a 90’s retro-futuristic […]
NewsCodemasters has published a new blog entry on their official site teasing a potential DiRT spin-off. The British-based developer stated the following: “Prepare to see something new roar to life in the world of DiRT, very soon.” Besides the quote above, Codemasters has confirmed the title will be developed by a separate Codemasters studio which […]
NewsWe’re about two months from the launch of F1 2020 – the very latest in a long line of officially licensed Formula One titles from Codemasters. To whet your appetites the developer has released a new trailer premiering Circuit Zandvoort, the first of two new races added to F1 2020. Circuit Zandvoort returns to the […]
NewsNacon and KT Racing have today unveiled the very first gameplay video for WRC 9, the latest official video game of the FIA World Rally Championship. Due for release on September 3, 2020, across PlayStation 4, Xbox One and PC (via Epic Games Store), then on PlayStation 5, Xbox One Series X and Nintendo Switch […]
News505 Games has today confirmed the long-awaited drifting racing simulation game DRIFT21 will launch on the Steam Early Access program on May 7, 2020. If the name sounds somewhat familiar its because we first reported on the title (back then known as DRIFT 19) at the tail end of 2018. Billed as “the world’s first realistic […]
NewsCodemasters has today announced F1 2020 – the very latest title in the long-running officially licensed Formula One series – will release worldwide on July 10, 2020, across PlayStation 4, Xbox One, PC via Steam. The title will also release on Google Stadia for the first time. To celebrate the announcement, developer Codemasters has released […]
NewsGRID’s third batch of DLC will be racing its way over to the Xbox One, PlayStation 4, and PC (via Steam) on Wednesday, April 15 (and later on Google Stadia) bringing with it a whole host of new content. The ‘Track Day Hypercars’ DLC pack adds six rapid cars, customisation additions, nine new achievements/trophies, the […]
NewsMilestone has released a new MotoGP 20 trailer (below) revealing the main features of its brand-new Managerial Career. The new Career Mode will see you make the best decisions to find a winning strategy in order to take the championship. This means you will evaluate all the offers you receive as a personal manager, both […]
NewsNACON and development studio KT Racing has today announced WRC 9 – the official video game of the FIA World Rally Championship – will be racing its way over to PlayStation 4, Xbox One and PC via the Epic Games Store from September 3, 2020, with a Switch version to follow. NACON has also announced […]
NewsToday marks the release of TT Isle of Man – Ride on the Edge 2 allowing us to play out our fantasies of riding a racing bike at the limit on the iconic Snaefell Mountain course once more. One of the biggest changes for the much-anticipated sequel is the newly revised physics system which has […]
NewsWe’ve been busy covering a number of aspects for the much-anticipated sequel to TT Isle of Man – Ride on the Edge which is due to release tomorrow, March 19 across PlayStation 4, Xbox One and PC with a Switch version to follow. The sequel boasts an all-new Career Mode, the new location of Ireland, […]
PreviewsWe’re just two days away from the release of TT Isle of Man – Ride on the Edge 2 and to make the wait a little less stressful Nacon has released two new videos (seen below) which put the spotlight on the Career Mode and Free Roam mode. Featuring the fictitious James Wilson, the videos […]
NewsMilestone has today unveiled a gameplay video of MotoGP 20, the latest instalment in the long-running licensed two-wheeled racer. In response to a community vote, the developer has shared gameplay footage of Valentino Rossi racing at the Mugello circuit in dry conditions. The gameplay video gives us the chance to see the improved bike physics […]
NewsKunos Simulazioni has surprised us all today by announcing Assetto Corsa Competizione (ACC) will be racing its way over to the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One consoles on June 23, 2020, in both physical and digital forms. ACC allows players to experience the GT3 championship as they race the official drivers, teams, cars and circuits […]
NewsAs we cover dozens of racing games every year, we always appreciate it when we stumble upon something fairly unique. OVERPASS fits this bill perfectly with its slower-paced and technical rock and hill-climbing which require an altogether different approach compared to most racing/driving titles especially so in the console market. The simulation-focused title released recently […]
InterviewsWe’re counting down to TT Isle of Man – Ride on the Edge 2‘s release date of March 19 and to whet your appetite we’ve got a full lap of the famous Snaefell circuit to share with you. Arguably the biggest change to the sequel to 2018’s TT Isle of Man – Ride on the […]
PreviewsOur very latest team chat is dedicated to the recently released rock crawler OVERPASS. OVERPASS is a unique title on the consoles, there really isn’t anything quite like it so we were intrigued to get some hands-on time to see what the experience is all about. The title was originally intended to launch last year, […]
NewsNACON and developer TEYON has announced Monster Truck Championship will be arriving this autumn across PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Switch and PC. Monster Truck Championship is a simulation title which requires skill to master the vehicle physics in order to set new race records and to pull off a range of tricks as seen in […]
NewsThe 90’s arcade-inspired racer Hotshot Racing will be racing its way over to the PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Switch and PC (via Steam) this spring. You may remember the game from its previous name Racing Apex (not to be confused with Apex Racing League which later became Circuit Superstars, are you keeping up?) although it […]
NewsWe’re already into the third month of 2020 which can only mean one thing: the release of TT Isle of Man – Ride on the Edge 2. Launching on March 19 across PC, PlayStation 4 and Xbox One, the sequel to the successful new IP from Nacon (formally Bigben) shakes up the formula with all-new […]
InterviewsOVERPASS, the off-road simulator that tasks you to navigate obstacles and hill climbs, is now available across the PlayStation 4, Xbox One and PC (via the Epic Games Store). Nintendo Switch owners can get in on the action on March 12. OVERPASS is all about careful vehicle placement and throttle control rather than going flat […]
NewsWe’ve been enjoying playing OVERPASS of late and we can’t say for certain that we’ve played anything quite like it. OVERPASS puts you in a choice of quads and buggies and throws an obstacle course or hill climb at you and expects you to somehow not only make it to the finish line but to […]
PreviewsNacon has released its very latest gameplay video for the off-road simulation title OVERPASS which highlights some of the various obstacles you’ll encounter both natural and man-made. OVERPASS stands out from other driving/racing titles thanks to its impressive off-road environments which pit the player up against nature with its extreme courses featuring hazardous terrain. You’ll […]
NewsWe were more than a little excited when we learned in 2016 we were finally getting a TT game after almost a decade wait. Released in 2018, TT Isle of Man – Ride on the Edge provided a tense and thrilling challenge as it pitted players up against the gorgeously recreated version of the Snaefell […]
PreviewsMotoGP 20, the latest title in the long-running MotoGP franchise, will release on April 23 across PlayStation 4, Xbox One, PC (Steam), Google Stadia and Nintendo Switch. Typically a MotoGP title releases in the month of June, however, for the first time in its history, the latest title will release just a few weeks after the start of […]
NewsThrustmaster has made racing wheels and peripherals for years now catering for players’ needs across all major platforms with products that are competitively priced, easy to use and dependable. Over the years we’ve seen Thrustmaster products ever improve in terms of functionality, durability and overall design so it’s always exciting so what the team has […]
NewsElectronic Arts (EA) has confirmed they will hand over Need for Speed development duties from Ghost Games back to the UK games studio Criterion citing it has struggled to attract the right talent to Gothenburg. Criterion is probably best known for their role in creating the much-loved Burnout series along with two Need for Speed […]
NewsMilestone has a monopoly on officially licensed bike racers thanks to the ownership of three licenses. If that wasn’t enough, the Italien-based studio even has its very own two-wheeled IP Ride to boot. We’ve seen countless titles from the MotoGP and MXGP series this generation, however, it’s the newest franchise that has excited us the […]
ReviewsGRID’s Season Two DLC ‘Track Day Supercars pack’ is now available across PlayStation 4, Xbox One and PC Steam bringing the Red Bull Ring track, six new cars and a Career mode expansion. Ultimate Edition players will receive the Ferrari FXX, Aston Martin Vulcan AMR Pro, Brabham BT62, and the Pagani Zonda Revolución (the Pagani […]
NewsNacon has revealed that TT Isle of Man – Ride on the Edge 2 will feature classic bikes giving players the chance to pilot a piece of automotive history as they take on the Isle of Man course which itself is steeped in history with its inaugural race taking place way back in 1903. Players […]
NewsNacon (formally Bigben) has recently confirmed that TT Isle of Man – Ride on the Edge 2 will be coming to PlayStation 4, Xbox One and PC on March 19 with a Switch version to follow at a later date. The sequel to 2018’s TT Isle of Man – Ride on the Edge features a […]
NewsBigben Games has recently released a new gameplay video for their off-road simulation title OVERPASS giving us a better idea of the challenges we will face and how best to conquer them. OVERPASS gives the player the task of traversing extreme tracks and hazardous terrain utilising a range of off-road vehicles including powerful buggies and […]
NewsAssetto Corsa Competizione, the GT racing simulation game developed by Kunos Simulazioni, just grew in size by several notches thanks to the release of the Intercontinental GT Pack, available now for £12.49 on Steam. The Intercontinental GT Pack DLC for Assetto Corsa Competizione introduces an impressive tally of four iconic international circuits from no less than four different continents. Check […]
NewsGRID’s Season Two DLC content has been revealed by Codemasters. The ‘Track Day Supercars pack’, which launches on February 12 across PlayStation 4, Xbox One, PC Steam, and coming soon to Google Stadia, will bring the Red Bull Ring track, six new cars and a Career mode expansion. Ultimate Edition players will receive the Ferrari […]
NewsWith the release date for TT Isle of Man – Ride on the Edge 2 quickly approaching, Bigben gets us even more revved up for the launch with an exclusive interview with Julien Toniutti, who holds the French circuit record for the Isle of Man TT. Toniutti has actually joined up with the development team, […]
NewsCodemasters has announced that DiRT Rally 2.0’s Colin McRae ‘FLAT OUT’ pack will launch on March 24 across PlayStation 4, Xbox One and PC. Players who have purchased either the DiRT Rally 2.0 Deluxe Edition or any full Season pack will, of course, receive the Colin McRae content for free. The DiRT Rally 2.0, Colin […]
NewsMonster Energy Supercross – The Official Videogame 3 is available now globally across the PlayStation 4, Xbox One, PC Steam, Google Stadia and Nintendo Switch. Monster Energy Supercross – The Official Videogame 3 represents the Official 2019 Monster Energy Supercross season, with 100 riders from the 450SX and 250SX Classes, and 15 official stadiums. For the […]
NewsThese are words I didn’t believe I was going to write this generation, however, I’m extremely happy to report that Need for Speed Heat now officially supports racing wheels. Coming as part of a late January update, Need for Speed Heat now officially supports several racing wheels, as seen below (the development team also state […]
NewsWe’ve been patiently awaiting news on the release window for TT Isle of Man – Ride on the Edge 2 since its reveal back in June last year. I’m happy to report the sequel’s release window has been recently confirmed by Bigben and KT Racing – expect the title to drop sometime in March 2020. […]
NewsItalian-based development team Milestone has released a new trailer for Monster Energy Supercross – The Official Videogame 3 which showcases the game’s new features. Entitled “Be One Of Us” the tongue-in-cheek trailer highlights the new features of the officially licensed two-wheeled racer through the medium of song. The trailer mentions the addition of a new […]
NewsBack in June this year, BigBen announced the sequel to 2018’s TT Isle of Man – Ride on the Edge. Rather than hitting us with a flashy trailer, the announcement only gave us a single screenshot to drool over. That has now all changed thanks to the release of the long-awaited trailer which gives us […]
NewsCreative Director at Turn 10 Chris Esaki recently guested on the December edition of the Forza Monthly show and revealed some tantalising tidbits on the next instalment of the Forza Motorsport series. Referred to as the “next experience” Esaki reveals that Turn 10 Studios hosted their very first studio-wide playtest for the upcoming racing title […]
NewsThe long rumoured Fast & Furious game from Slightly Mad Studios has officially been revealed. Fast & Furious Crossroads is a team-based, vehicular-heist action game set in the Fast & Furious universe and is currently scheduled for a May 2020 release (the same month as the ninth Fast & furious film hits US theatres) across […]
NewsYou’ll be forgiven for forgetting all about Zordix Racing’s upcoming physics-based off-roader OverPass. Originally scheduled for an October 2019 release, the game was put on hold to improve the physics simulation which wasn’t quite where it needed to be. Fortunately, the extra time has been put to good use as improvements can clearly be seen […]
NewsMilestone has released a trailer highlighting the new physics system found in the upcoming officially licensed supercross game Monster Energy Supercross – The Official Videogame 3, which is heading to the PlayStation 4, Xbox One, PC Steam, Google Stadia and Nintendo Switch on February 4, 2020. The new physics system affects bike behaviour both on […]
NewsThe very latest DLC content for Euro Truck Simulator 2 is now available for £13.49, $ 17.99, € 17.99. The Road to the Black Sea map expansion brings no less than three new European regions. Drivers will be able to expand their driving duties into the countries of Romania, known for forest regions and Mountain […]
NewsUbisoft has announced that The Crew 2 will be available to play for free from December 5-8 across the Xbox One, PlayStation 4, and PC platforms. Players will gain access to the full game – including the newest “Blazing Shots” update which brings weekly PvE competitions and unique Live Summit events where players can grab […]
NewsMilestone has today released a teaser trailer for Ride 4, the latest entry into the Italian Studios’ two-wheel franchise, confirmed for a 2020 release. RIDE 4 aims to be the “definitive sandbox” for all bike lovers boasting a more realistic and accurate simulation of two-wheeled racing than we’ve seen previously in the series. Check out […]
NewsIt’s fair to say that the Need for Speed titles this generation have been largely underwhelming. We got a little excited when we learned the series was taking a year off in 2014 (for the first time in years) with the promise of a reboot. Sadly Need for Speed 2015 was a mostly soulless game […]
ReviewsWreckfest has today received its very latest DLC content pack which lets you turn your cars into heavily armoured behemoths. The Steel & Wheels DLC pack enables you to go to battle with heavy bumpers, side protectors, and roll cages. The pack also features exhausts, spoilers, and wheels which should transform your favourite machines into […]
NewsForza-playing Toyota fans, rejoice: the famous Japanese car maker will soon be returning to the Forza franchise. In a surprise reveal, the Forza developers confirmed Toyota production cars will once again be featured in current and future Forza games. Perhaps unsurprisingly, Forza Horizon 4 will herald that return. On 12th December later this year, players […]
NewsDeveloped by OutOfTheBit, Super Arcade Racing brings back the 16-bit graphics nostalgia of the 80s and 90s from consoles such as the Commodore Amiga, Sega Megadrive and Neo Geo. Super Arcade Racing adopts a retro 2D top-down view and throws in a storyline to the backdrop of a synth-wave soundtrack. You play as Mick, who […]
NewsArt of Rally is an upcoming retro-inspired top-down racer from the makers of Absolute Drift. Art of Rally will be a more predictable and forgiving experience than its predecessor, however, don’t get too comfortable as you will not be afforded the luxury of a co-driver. Instead, you’ll have to react to the ever-changing road conditions which […]
InterviewsNeed for Speed Heat is now available across the PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and Origin for PC platforms. Need for Speed Heat is set in the fictional Palm City, a brand-new open world which will see you, a street racer, earn cash via sanctioned events by day, and risking it all to build Rep in […]
NewsCircuit Superstars is an indie racing title which has really held our attention since its inception thanks to the unusual combination of adorable visuals coupled with a realistic physics package. We recently attended EGX and gots hands-on with the charming racer which was showcased in both single-player and four-player split-screen guises. With semi-realistic vehicle handling, […]
PreviewsPacer, formally known as Formula Fusion and before that Slamjet racing, first came to our attention all the way back in late 2014. With a developer that has at least one individual that has previously worked on the original WipEout series, hopes for Pacer are high. We recently attended EGX to speak to Lead Designer […]
InterviewsThe futuristic racer Antigraviator is now finally available on the PlayStation Store some 18 months after the PC version launch. The racer is set in the year 2210 where new terraforming capabilities paired with scientific breakthroughs in the field of antigravity have given birth to the Antigraviator Intergalactic Tournament. The game allows you to sabotage […]
NewsBigben has announced that Farmer’s Dynasty will be available for Xbox One and PlayStation 4 on November 21 with pre-orders open right now. Farmer’s Dynasty will allow you to move freely through the village and surrounding area as you develop your farm and cultivate your land through the use of many different vehicles. You start […]
NewsAs promised, EA has released the Need for Speed Heat launch trailer ahead of its worldwide release on November 8 across the PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC platforms. As expected, the production values of the trailer are off the hook, check it out for yourself below. Need for Speed Heat puts you in the […]
NewsNeed for Speed fans have a big reason to be very excited today: the Need for Speed Heat launch trailer will go live this afternoon. Scheduled for 15:00 GMT, the official Need for Speed YouTube channel will premiere the launch trailer for Need for Speed Heat which you can catch live via the video below. […]
NewsWarp Drive is the very latest creation from Supergonk – the developer that gave us the unique track-painting arcade racer Trailblazers in 2018. Warp Drive is an anti-gravity racer with an interesting warping mechanic. Players can warp to other areas of the track to find new routes, shortcuts, secrets and extra boost pickups. The striking […]
InterviewsAfter nearly four years of development time, mountain biking game Lonely Mountains: Downhill is now finally available to own across the PlayStation 4, Xbox One (including Xbox Game Pass), and PC Steam platforms. Furthermore, a Nintendo Switch version will follow at a later date. Lonely Mountains: Downhill allows you to experience four mountain landscapes. You […]
NewsAssetto Corsa Competizione version update 1.1 is now available on Steam. The free update adds the 2019 Blancpain GT Series season’s vehicles, teams and the Zandvoort Circuit. The update includes the following six cars: Audi R8 LMS EVO Lamborghini Huracán GT3 EVO AMR V8 Vantage GT3 Honda NSX GT3 EVO Porsche 991 II GT3 R […]
NewsVersion 1.3.0 for WRC 8 is now available on PC bringing with it the hotly-anticipated online multiplayer mode as well as a few fixes and enhancements. WRC 8 features new off-road physics on all road surfaces, a completely redesigned career mode, dynamic weather, 50 teams, 14 countries, 100+ stages, weekly challenges and an eSports mode. […]
NewsThe Backwood Bangers Car Pack for Wresfest has been released on all available platforms for £3.29/$3.99/€3.99. The Backwood Bangers Car Pack features three new vehicles: the Outlaw, the Hornet, and the Honey Pot which can only be described as a toilet on wheels, I’m not kidding. Outlaw: This Hot Rod from the 1930s combines american […]
NewsA new lifestyle racing and tuning video game inspired by the cars and attitude of Discovery Channel’s Street Outlaws is available now across major retailers for £34.99/€39.99 on PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Switch, and PC via Steam. Street Outlaws: The List puts you in the world of American street racing where there’s no prize […]
NewsInertial Drift is (funnily enough) a drifting game which very much reminds us of Initial D and Auto Modellista. Developed by Level 91 and published by P-Qube, Inertial Drift stands out from the crowd with its interesting drifting mechanic which utilises both analogue sticks to control the slide of the car. As a matter of […]
InterviewsThe Series 15 update for Forza Horizon 4 releases today and brings with it some special cars, a new Horizon Business, a new Showcase Remix, and more. Series 15 adds four amazing cars to Forza Horizon 4 including the 2019 Bugatti Divo (named after Albert Divo, a successful Bugatti driver from the 1920s). Only 40 […]
NewsGarfield Kart Furious Racing is coming to the PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and PC Steam on November 7 in Europe and on November 5 in the US. That’s right, the lasagne-loving cat is back to take on Jon, Odie and their friends in this upcoming kart racing game – a genre which seems […]
NewsWe’ve seen a wealth of indie racing titles come to our attention recently, so we were expecting to see more than a few with our recent trip to EGX – UK’s biggest gaming event. We weren’t disappointed, the first title to catch our eyes was a very early version of Gravity Chase – a futuristic […]
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