We’ve seen a few free racing games included in Sony and Microsoft’s subscription services of late and the month of May is no exception. Xbox One owners with an Xbox Gold or Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscription can grab V-Rally 4 for free on May 1 and have up until May 31 to secure their […]
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Codemasters 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 […]
NewsToday marks the first day of April 2020 and with it brings about the very latest offerings from Microsoft’s Games with Gold promotion. This month’s titles just happens to include a certain racing game called Project CARS 2, you may have heard of it. You can grab the highly rated racer from today, April 1, […]
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 […]
NewsNacon 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 […]
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 […]
NewsXbox One owners with a Gold subscription can get behind the wheel of some of the world’s fastest bikes thanks to the addition of TT Isle of Man – Ride on the Edge to February’s Games with Gold line up. The two-wheeled racer is set to be free for download to Gold subscription holders on […]
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 […]
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. […]
NewsAfter 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 […]
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 […]
InterviewsThis week’s all-format UK charts are here courtesy of Chart Track. Despite entering the chart in fifth place last week, Codemasters’ GRID has surprisingly fallen out of the top twenty this week. Nintendo’s racing juggernaut Mario Kart 8 Deluxe continues to enjoy amazingly strong sales and is up one place this week grabbing second place […]
NewsItalien developer Milestone has announced Monster Energy Supercross – The Official Videogame 3 will release globally across the PlayStation 4, Xbox One, PC, Stadia, and Switch platforms on February 4, 2020. Monster Energy Supercross 3 will feature the 2019 Monster Energy Supercross season complete with 100 riders across the 450SX and 250SX classes as well […]
NewsFollowing on from the PC release in 2018, road trip game Jalopy is now gearing up for its release on Xbox One on November 1. Jalopy will see you driving your quirky Laika 601 Deluxe car throughout Eastern Europe through the day and night and come rain or shine. Check out the latest Xbox One […]
NewsAnother interesting title revealed this week arrives in the form of ‘Inertial Drift’ which is being developed by Level 91 and published by P-Qube in the UK. A drifting game that initially gives off vibes of Initial D and Auto Modelista, but adds the unique feature of using both analogue sticks to control the drifting […]
NewsAs EGX approaches, we often receive a barrage of emails from publishers and independent developers alike announcing their new playable games due to be shown at the show. Indeed, the Indie stands have always been a highlight for discovering new and exciting ideas, and though many fail to cause a ripple, there are always odd […]
NewsThis week’s all-format UK Charts are now available courtesy of ChartTrack. Codemasters’ GRID has debuted in fifth place (two places below the excellent Mario Kart 8 Deluxe) after releasing worldwide last Friday, October 11 (players who purchased the Ultimate Edition got their hands on the title three days earlier). GRID offers players an accessible racing […]
NewsCircuit Superstars is an undeniably charming retro-inspired top-down racer which is heading to the Xbox One, PlayStation 4, Switch, and PC in 2020. Circuit Superstars combines a retro aesthetic with a somewhat realistic driving model that is easy to play but hard to master. The game features a split between on- and off-road racing from […]
News90’s Super GT (previously known as 90’s Arcade Racer) is a game we’ve been writing about for over five years now. It blends aspects of arcade racers such as Scud Race, Daytona USA, and Virtua Racing to provide those nostalgic 90’s vibes. The game was originally announced back in 2013 for PC, Wii U and […]
NewsNeed for Speed Heat has now officially gone gold meaning the finished game is being pressed into retail discs right now. The news came courtesy of EA’s community manager Ben Walke who also dropped a few short gameplay clips of Need for Speed Heat which can be seen below. The game has gone gold, and […]
NewsSOEDESCO has announced they have changed developer for Truck Driver. The new collaboration with the Brazilian-based development studio Kokku will enable them to continue work on Truck Driver which saw its release last month across the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One consoles (a PC version will follow on November 11). The main focus for Kokku […]
NewsYou can trace the origins of GRID back to the TOCA: Race Driver series which first hit the shelves back in 2002. TOCA: Race Driver started the tradition of giving players a range of different racing disciplines that they can dip in and out of. Race Driver: GRID continued this ethos in 2008 and went […]
ReviewsPlayers who have ordered the Ultimate Edition of GRID can get hold of the game tomorrow, Tuesday, October 8, the rest of us will have to wait until Friday, October 11. To celebrate this week’s GRID release (the first GRID title since 2014’s GRID Autosport, Codemasters has released the launch trailer which you can view […]
NewsA new update for WRC 8 is now available across PC, PlayStation 4 and Xbox One bringing a wealth of bug fixes and improvements. WRC 8’s beefy career mode has seen a number of enhancements. One of the main improvements sees manufacturer reputation now earned after each rally instead of limited to manufacturer tryout events. […]
NewsVideogame site Ulvespill recently conducted an interview with Need for Speed Heat Senior Game Designer Yoni Rabinowitz and Producer John Wikberg. When asked whether or not the game will feature racing wheel support, Wikberg answered: “Right now we don’t have any wheel support for the launch”. Wheel support is just one element that we believe […]
News[UPDATE: Added new trailer, the original article follows] Crash Team Racing Nitro-Fueled fans have plenty to look forward to in the coming months. Revealed via a Tweet (below), Beenox and Activision are bringing free bonus seasonal content to their arcade kart racer in the shape of additional tracks, characters, items, and challenges. Get ready to […]
NewsRocket League is set to get an update in December which will do away with the current loot box system in favour of a new system called Blueprints which should offer players more transparency when purchasing items. After a Rocket League match, you’ll have a chance to obtain a Blueprint. Once received, it will show […]
NewsGRID, the very latest title in the long-running racing series from Codemasters, is due to release on October 11 across the PlayStation 4, Xbox One and PC. We were lucky enough to get hands-on with a preview version of the racer recently, and following on from our first gameplay video where we shared our first […]
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