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Previews TT Isle of Man 2 world exclusive gameplay and preview

We 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 […]

News Test Drive Unlimited Solar Crown officially revealed

NACON has officially lifted the veil on Test Drive Unlimited Solar Crown, the very latest title in the long-running Test Drive Unlimited series which last saw a release back in 2011 with Test Drive Unlimited 2. The “Solar Crown” portion of the title is taken from the racing competition of the same name that was […]

Previews OVERPASS preview and extended gameplay

We’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 […]

News RiMS Racing motorbike game announced ahead of summer 2021 launch

Test Drive Unlimited Solar Crown wasn’t the only racing game revealed by Nacon this week, as the French publisher has confirmed it will soon be adding a new bike racer to its portfolio. The first title from the Milan-based developer RaceWard Studio, RiMS Racing is being pitched by its makers as a realistic motorcycle racing […]

Reviews DiRT Rally 2.0 review

Codemasters wowed us all when they simultaneously announced and released DiRT Rally through Steam Early Access back in 2014. This wasn’t just the latest title in the long-running DiRT series but a standalone thoroughbred rally simulation aimed to test the limits of player skill. After the somewhat underwhelming DiRT 4 in 2017, Codemasters is back […]

Interviews Isle of Man 2 Gameplay & Davey Todd Interview

We’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 […]

News Check out the latest gameplay trailer for Monster Racing Championship

It is fair to say that Monster Truck games have been a mixed bag over the years, those that have succeeded such as 2002 release Monster Jam: Maximum Destruction, tended to be at the right place at the right time. Comparatively basic but delivering an experience which was just what fans needed. A game like […]

Reviews Team Sonic Racing review

It was the Christmas of 1992 when I was introduced to the first two titles in the Sonic the Hedgehog series courtesy of a shiny new Sega Megadrive (or Genesis if you prefer). I’ve always held the Sonic series close to my heart despite its much publicised checkered past. However, there has been one Sonic-themed […]

News Thrustmaster reveals Scuderia Ferrari gaming headset

Thrustmaster sells a huge range of officially licensed Ferrari racing peripherals, such as the T300 Ferrari GTE wheel and Ferrari F1 Wheel Add-On as part of its collaboration with the Italian automaker since 1992. Now, Thrustmaster has announced its first Scuderia Ferrari gaming headset: the T.Racing Scuderia Ferrari Edition. Finished in Ferrari’s famous Rosso Corsa […]

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News Full V-Rally 4 car list revealed

We’re now less than two weeks away from the release of V-Rally 4, the first game in the beloved rally game series in over 15 years. With the release just around the corner, Kylotonn Racing has revealed V-Rally 4’s complete car list. In total, V-Rally 4 features 51 cars spread across five different categories: Rally, […]

News Thrustmaster announces limited edition flight stick for Ace Combat 7

After suffering several delays, Ace Combat 7: Skies Unknown finally has a release date, as Bandai Namco recently confirmed the upcoming flight sim will be landing on PS4 and Xbox One on January 18, 2019, and PC on February 1st. For extra immersion, the PS4 version will also be compatible with the PlayStation VR headset. […]

News The Grand Tour is getting a video game featuring Clarkson, Hammond and May

It’s finally happening: The Grand Tour is getting a video game adaptation. And unlike previous Top Gear mobile game spin-offs, it’s coming to PS4 and Xbox One. Bet you weren’t expecting that. It’s imaginatively titled ‘The Grand Tour Game’. Developed by Amazon Game Studios and Stellar Entertainment, the studio behind Burnout Paradise: Remastered, The Grand […]

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News Thrustmaster TSS Handbrake Sparco Mod + revealed for PS4 and Xbox One

The Thrustmaster TSS Handbrake Sparco Mod was released earlier this year after being frequently requested by the sim racing community, but there was a catch – it was only available for PC. That’s no longer the case, however, as Thrustmaster has revealed the updated TSS Handbrake Sparco Mod + that supports PS4 and Xbox One […]

News Is DiRT Rally 2 coming in 2019?

DiRT Rally remains one of the most critically acclaimed rally games of this console generation, so a sequel seems inevitable. And now DiRT Rally 2’s existence has possibly leaked before the game’s official announcement. Phil Mills DiRT Rally 2 leaked photoFormer British co-driver Phil Mills, who won the 2003 WRC championship as Petter Solberg’s co-driver, […]

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News Gear.Club Unlimited 2 racing onto Nintendo Switch later this year

Nearly a year after its release, Gear.Club Unlimited is still the only racing game on Nintendo Switch that lets you drive licensed cars. That will soon change when V-Rally 4 releases this year, but if you want to race road cars on Nintendo’s hybrid console, Gear.Club Unlimited is still your only option. Developed by Eden […]

Onrush summer slam online ranked mode

News New Onrush update adds long-requested Ranked Mode

Onrush had the potential to revitalise arcade racing for the current console generation. Sadly, it didn’t sell very well, resulting in redundancies at Codemasters Evo. Despite this, the developer will continue supporting the game with updates and post-launch content, however. Since Onrush slammed onto consoles in June, one of the most highly requested features from […]

News V-Rally 4 release date confirmed

Ever since it was first announced back in March, we’ve known V-Rally 4 will be sliding onto consoles and PC this September, but we didn’t know the exact release date – until now. Mark your calendars, because BigBen Games has confirmed V-Rally 4 will be released on September 6th for PS4 and Xbox One and […]

News Take a closer look at Thrustmaster’s revolutionary TPR Rudder Pedals

Thrustmaster recently showcased its range of sophisticated flight simulation hardware at the Royal International Air Tattoo air show allowing us to take a closer look at the new revolutionary TPR Rudder System, which you can see in action in our video report below. Developed in close coordination with aviation professionals after being commonly requested by […]

News New V-Rally 4 trailer shows intense Hillclimb action

Rally game fanatics will soon get their fix this year because V-Rally 4, the first game in the series to be released in over 15 years, is just around the corner. Ahead of its release in September, Kylotonn Racing and BigBen Games have released a new V-Rally 4 trailer showcasing two key disciplines: Rally and Hillclimb. […]

News OnRush developer Codemasters Evo suffers layoffs after poor sales

Bad news, arcade racing game fans. Codemasters Evo, the team made up of former Evolution Studios employees that developed DriveClub, is facing layoffs after Onrush failed to meet sales expectations. According to Eurogamer, OnRush’s Game Director Paul “Rushy” Rustchynsky, the former director of DriveClub who is seen as the face of the company, is one of […]

News Trailblazers getting physical edition and Nintendo Switch release in September

Originally released on the PS Store as a download-only game back in May, indie studio Rising Star Games has announced the futuristic co-op racer Trailblazers will be getting a physical release in September on PlayStation 4 and Nintendo Switch. The digital version, which was supposed to be released in June on the Switch, will also be available […]

News Here’s a first look at Codemasters’ F1 Mobile Racing

Back in May, Codemasters announced F1 Mobile Racing, a free-to-play Formula One game developed in collaboration with Eden Games, the developer behind Test Drive Unlimited and Gear.Club Unlimited, for iOS and Android. A few months later, Codemasters has released new details as well as the first footage of the mobile racing title to celebrate F1 Mobile […]

Reviews The Crew 2 review

Released back in 2014, The Crew was an admirably ambitious open-world racer by French developer Ivory Tower, a newly-formed studio comprising of former Eden Games developers responsible for the fabled Test Drive Unlimited series. Set in a sprawling open world representing the entire United States of America, it was a commendable first effort that fell […]

News F1 2018 will have a more immersive career mode

If there's one area that's been lacking in current-generation racing games, it's the career mode. Codemasters hopes to change that with F1 2018 however, as the developer claims this year's game will have a deeper, more immersive career mode as the media will play a significant role. As a new developer diary outlines, F1 2018 […]

News Onrush patch 2.0 adds new mode and faster respawn times

Just over a month after release, Codemaster's action-packed arcade racer Onrush has received a substantial patch update adding a new mode and a slew of community-requested improvements. It was released last week on PS4 and has now been released for Xbox One. Weighing in at 465 MB, headlining the update is a new high-score training […]

News MotoGP 18 speeds onto Nintendo Switch

A few weeks after its release on PS4, Xbox One and PC, MotoGP 18 is now available on Nintendo Switch, marking the first time the series has been available on Nintendo's handheld console hybrid. It's not, however, the first time the series has been available on a handheld, as both MotoGP 13 and 14 were […]

News Ex-Criterion developers’ new arcade racer Dangerous Driving sounds a lot like Burnout

Impatient fans have been requesting a new Burnout game for years since the release of Burnout Paradise 10 years ago, but EA seems happier releasing remasters instead. Enter Three Fields Entertainment, an indie studio made up of former Criterion founders Alex Ward and Fiona Sperry. Their aim is simple: create the Burnout spiritual successor we all want. […]

Reviews MotoGP 18 review

For six consecutive years, Milestone has churned out solid, if unspectacular MotoGP games. MotoGP 17 was a step in the right direction thanks to its more intuitive physics, smoother frame rate, and more visceral audio effects, but it still felt like a stopgap game when Milestone’s other bike racing series had been upgraded to Unreal […]

News Check out our exclusive V-Rally 4 first look gameplay

WRC 7 was the best surprise of 2017 in the world of racing games, and now V-Rally 4 looks like it will continue right where WRC 7 left off. We were fully expecting V-Rally 4 to return to the series' arcade rally roots, but after a few hands-on sessions, it's clear the series is heading in […]

News Wreckfest is finally out of Steam Early Access after nearly five years

Well, here's a sentence we never thought we would write: Wreckfest is out now. As in the final, finished game. It only took nearly five years to get out of Steam Early Access, but the wait is finally over. Developed by Bugbear, the developer behind the original FlatOut series, Wreckfest marks the return of destructive […]

News Thrustmaster TSS Handbrake Sparco Mod+ coming to consoles in September

A few months ago, Thrustmaster announced it was developing a console version of the TSS Handbrake Sparco Mod after being bombarded with requests from the community following the release of the PC-only handbrake peripheral. At E3, Thrustmaster has announced the price and release month for the Thrustmaster TSS Handbrake Sparco Mod+. Releasing for PS4 and […]

News The Crew 2 open beta starts next week

If you missed out on the closed beta for The Crew 2 last week, we have good news for you. At Ubisoft's E3 2018 conference, Ivory Tower's Brand Director Delphine Dosset took to the stage to announce the release date of The Crew 2's open beta, allowing players to experience the first few hours of […]

News Trials Rising landing on PC and consoles next year

Trials is back! At Ubisoft’s E3 2018 conference, RedLynx announced Trials Rising, the first game in the stunt bike series since 2016’s Trials of the Blood Dragon and the first main game in the series since Trials Fusion released back in 2014. Releasing PC, PS4, Xbox One, and, for the first time in the series, […]

News Forza Horizon 4 will not be an online-only game

The rumours were right: Forza Horizon 4 is set in the UK, rather than Japan. Playground Games’ latest open-world racer will include 450 cars including the mighty McLaren Senna. There will even be dynamically changing seasons like in Project CARS 2. It looks spellbinding in the reveal trailer, and will even run at a silky […]

News MotoGP 18 is the reboot the series needs

This week marks the release of MotoGP 18 – and it's more than just a typical incremental yearly update. Developer Milestone is hailing MotoGP 18 as a much-needed reboot for the series. MotoGP 18 has been rebuilt from the ground up. For the first time in the series, Milestone has ditched its ageing in-house engine […]

News Thrustmaster TPR Rudder System revealed for hardcore flight sim fanatics

Racing game fanatics may know Thrustmaster for its racing wheels like the T300 Ferrari GTE and T-GT, but the company originally mainly specialised in flight simulation equipment, which it still produces today. Ahead of E3, Thrustmaster has unveiled two new premium peripherals that form a part of a new innovative flight simulation product eco system. […]

News Project CARS 2 Spirit of Le Mans Pack adds nine legendary race cars

Last week, Polyphony Digital celebrated the 24 Hours of Le Mans by adding the Circuit de la Sarthe to Gran Turismo Sport. Continuing the Le Mans theme, Slightly Mad Studios has released a new Spirit of Le Mans Pack for Project CARS 2. Following the release of the Fun Pack and Porsche Legends Pack, Slightly […]

News Wreckfest finally has a release date on PC and consoles

1611 days. That’s how long Wreckfest has been in Steam Early Access since way back in December 2013 when it was simply known as Next Car Game. But after several delays and a countless number of updates, the wait for the final release of Bugbear Entertainment’s long-awaited destruction-filled racer is nearly over. Publisher THQ Nordic has […]

Reviews Gear.Club Unlimited review

For a long time, the selection of racing games available on the Nintendo Switch was limited to just two titles: the fantastic, F-Zero-inspired futuristic racer Fast RMX, and the near-perfect Mario Kart 8: Deluxe. Since then, the Switch’s racing game roster has expanded considerably with ports of Mantis Burn Racing, Rocket League, and MXGP 3, […]

News Team VVV Video Podcast 51 – Ride 3, F1 2018, OnRush, The Crew 2

It’s certainly been a busy period for new racing game announcements, hasn’t it? In our most recent podcast, we break down every major new announcement to keep you informed. Milestone revealed Ride 3, in what could potentially be the best bike game of the year. Slated for release on PS4, Xbox One and PC in November, […]

Reviews Monster Energy Supercross Nintendo Switch review

MXGP 3 won our award for the best bike game released in 2017, but the Nintendo Switch version, Milestone’s first release on Nintendo’s hybrid console, was a shockingly bad port. The blurry visuals made it look like the textures weren’t loading properly, the frame rate was unstable, and core features found in other versions were […]

News Team VVV Video Podcast 50: Forza Horizon 4, MotoGP 18, Onrush

After a long hiatus, the Team VVV Video Podcast has returned to give you your weekly dose of racing game rambles. In our 50th episode, we go over the latest racing game news starting with the revelation that Burnout Revenge is now backwards-compatible on Xbox One – but we reveal why it's our least favourite […]

Previews MotoGP 18: Everything you need to know

Ahead of its release on June 7th, Milestone has released a brand new gameplay trailer for MotoGP 18. The Italian developer has also outlined every new feature that will make MotoGP 18 the best game in the series yet. Described as a reboot for the series, MotoGP 18 has been developed from the ground up, […]

News New Wave Race game could make a splash on Nintendo Switch

After Nintendo filed a new Wave Race trademark in Europe last year, the popular water racer could be making a splash on Nintendo Switch. During a recent interview with Fandom, former Wave Race producer Shinya Takahashi said he would like to see the series make a comeback on Nintendo's hybrid console. “You may see that […]

Reviews TT Isle of Man: Ride on the Edge review

The Isle of Man TT Mountain Course is renowned for being the longest and most dangerous road circuit in the world. Unquestionably, it’s one of the most daunting challenges a competitive rider will ever face. Since the annual Tourist Trophy championship began in 1907, the course has tragically claimed the lives of over 200 riders. […]

News Could Forza Horizon 4 be set in the UK?

It's no secret that Forza Horizon 4 will be revealed at E3 this June. What is still a secret, however, is the game's open-world location. Earlier this year, rumours suggested Forza Horizon 4 will be set in Japan after Xbox's Head of Marketing, Aaron Greenberg, posted what looked like the game's cover art with Japanese […]

News New Onrush trailer showcases multiple vehicle classes

We're just over a month away from the highly anticipated release of Codemaster's new action-packed arcade racer Onrush. As the release draws closer, a new trailer has been released outlining the multiple vehicle classes that will be available in the game. In total, eight classes will be available in Onrush, each with different advantages and […]

News MotoGP 18’s tracks have been recreated with 1:1 accuracy

A new behind the scenes video has been released by Milestone showing the lengths the Italian developer has gone to make MotoGP 18 as realistic as possible. Scheduled to release on consoles and PC on June 7th with a Nintendo Switch release to follow soon after, MotoGP 18 will be the first game in the […]

News Battlezone Gold Edition blasting onto PS4, Xbox One, PC and Switch

Battlezone was originally developed by Atari as a 1980 arcade game, but you’re probably more familiar with the PlayStation 4 remake released in 2016 as a launch title for PSVR, depending on your age. Developer Rebellion has announced the tank combat game will soon be expanding its audience reach with the upcoming release of Battlezone […]

News A Thrustmaster TSS Handbrake is being developed for PS4 and Xbox One

Earlier this year, Thrustmaster launched the TSS Handbrake Sparco Mod, a racing peripheral that's been long-requested by the community. Officially licensed by Sparco, the mod serves as both a USB handbrake with progressive force and a precise sequential shifter. There is a downside, though: it's only compatible with PCs. At the time, Thrustmaster promised it will […]

News OutRun-inspired Horizon Chase Turbo coming to PS4 and PC in May

Brazilian developer Aquiris Studio has announced an enhanced version of its acclaimed mobile arcade racer Horizon Chase, which was originally released back in 2015 on iOS before being ported over to Android, is coming to consoles and PC next month. Inspired by ‘80s and ‘90s arcade racers like OutRun, Lotus Turbo Challenge, and Top Gear, […]

News ModNation Racers and LittleBigPlanet Karting’s servers are shutting down

After Sony pulled the plug on Gran Turismo 6's servers last month, two more PS3 racing titles are having their online services shut down. As of July, you'll no longer be able to play ModNation Racers or LittleBigPlanet Karting online. The servers for ModNation Racers will be closed on July 10, while LittleBigPlanet Karting will no […]

News Team VVV Racing Game Awards 2018: Racing Game of the Year

It’s fair to say we were absolutely spoiled with racing games in 2017, in what was a landmark year for the genre. In the space of just one month, we witnessed three contenders from major franchises jostle for position in a spectacular race to the finish line. After a long four year wait, Gran Turismo […]

News Team VVV Racing Game Awards 2018: Best Off-Road Game

It's fair to say we were absolutely spoiled with racing games in 2017, in what was a landmark year for the genre. In the space of just one month, we witnessed three contenders from major franchises jostle for position in a spectacular race to the finish line. After a long four year wait, Gran Turismo […]

News Team VVV Racing Game Awards 2018: Best Bike Game

It's fair to say we were absolutely spoiled with racing games in 2017, in what was a landmark year for the genre. In the space of just one month, we witnessed three contenders from major franchises jostle for position in a spectacular race to the finish line. After a long four year wait, Gran Turismo […]

News Team VVV Racing Game Awards 2018: Best Handheld Game

It’s fair to say we were absolutely spoiled with racing games in 2017, in what was a landmark year for the genre. In the space of just one month, we witnessed three contenders from major franchises jostle for position in a spectacular race to the finish line. After a long four year wait, Gran Turismo […]

News Team VVV Racing Game Awards 2018: Best Indie Game

It’s fair to say we were absolutely spoiled with racing games in 2017, in what was a landmark year for the genre. In the space of just one month, we witnessed three contenders from major franchises jostle for position in a spectacular race to the finish line. After a long four year wait, Gran Turismo […]

News Team VVV Racing Awards 2018: Best Online Multiplayer

It's fair to say we were absolutely spoiled with racing games in 2017, in what was a landmark year for the genre. In the space of just one month, we witnessed three contenders from major franchises jostle for position in a spectacular race to the finish line. After a long four year wait, Gran Turismo […]

News Team VVV Racing Game Year Awards 2018: Best Handling

It's fair to say we were absolutely spoiled with racing games in 2017, in what was a landmark year for the genre. In the space of just one month, we witnessed three contenders from major franchises jostle for position in a spectacular race to the finish line. After a long four year wait, Gran Turismo […]

News Team VVV Racing Game Awards 2018: Best Vehicle Selection

It's fair to say we were absolutely spoiled with racing games in 2017, in what was a landmark year for the genre. In the space of just one month, we witnessed three contenders from major franchises jostle for position in a spectacular race to the finish line. After a long four year wait, Gran Turismo […]

News Team VVV Racing Game Awards 2018: Best Environment Selection

It’s fair to say we were absolutely spoiled with racing games in 2017, in what was a landmark year for the genre. In the space of just one month, we witnessed three contenders from major franchises jostle for position in a spectacular race to the finish line. After a long four year wait, Gran Turismo […]

News Team VVV Racing Game Awards 2018: Best DLC

It's fair to say we were absolutely spoiled with racing games in 2017, in what was a landmark year for the genre. In the space of just one month, we witnessed three contenders from major franchises jostle for position in a spectacular race to the finish line. After a long four year wait, Gran Turismo […]

News Burnout Paradise Remastered finishes first place in UK sales charts

Despite the steep suggested retail price of £34.99 being met with criticism, Burnout Paradise Remastered has finished in first place in the all-format UK charts last week. While there were no other major releases competing against the game, it's an impressive achievement considering that Burnout Paradise was originally released ten years ago, and shows that […]

News Team VVV Racing Game Awards 2018: Best Post-Release Support

It's fair to say we were absolutely spoiled with racing games in 2017, in what was a landmark year for the genre. In the space of just one month, we witnessed three contenders from major franchises jostle for position in a spectacular race to the finish line. After a long four year wait, Gran Turismo […]

News Thrustmaster reveals first bluetooth racing LED display for PS4

Thrustmaster has revealed the first racing LED display developed exclusively for PS4. The wireless BT LED display is designed for competitive racers, but you don't need to be a wheel user. Because it uses bluetooth, the display can be positioned anywhere so you can also use it with a Dualshock 4 controller. Using LEDs and […]

News The Crew 2 has a new June release date

Ubisoft's open world racer The Crew 2 has originally supposed to be released tomorrow on March 16 following its E3 2017 announcement, but it was delayed to an unspecified date in the first half of the 2018 fiscal year between April and September 2018. However, Ubisoft has now confirmed that The Crew 2 will officially […]

News TT Isle of Man races to number two in UK charts

TT Isle of Man: Ride on the Edge is off to a very strong start. Since launching last week on PS4 and Xbox One, the bike racer debuted at number two in the UK video game charts for the week ending March 10. According to MCV, it was beaten by Grand Theft Auto V by […]

News Team VVV Racing Game Awards 2018: Best Audio

It's fair to say we were absolutely spoiled with racing games in 2017, in what was a landmark year for the genre. In the space of just one month, we witnessed three contenders from major franchises jostle for position in a spectacular race to the finish line. After a long four year wait, Gran Turismo […]

News Team VVV Racing Game Awards 2018: Best Graphics

It’s fair to say we were absolutely spoiled with racing games in 2017, in what was a landmark year for the genre. In the space of just one month, we witnessed three contenders from major franchises jostle for position in a spectacular race to the finish line. After a long four year wait, Gran Turismo […]

News V-Rally 4 sliding onto PC and consoles this September

Here's some good news you probably weren't expecting today: the beloved V-Rally series is returning after a long 15-year hiatus. BigBen Interactive has announced that V-Rally 4 will be sliding onto PC, PS4, Xbox One and Nintendo Switch this September. Developed by Kylotonn Games, the French studio responsible for the WRC series and, more recently, […]

News Team VVV Racing Game Awards 2018: Best Surprise

It’s fair to say we were absolutely spoiled with racing games in 2017, in what was a landmark year for the genre. In the space of just one month, we witnessed three contenders from major franchises jostle for position in a spectacular race to the finish line. After a long four year wait, Gran Turismo […]

News New action-packed Onrush video shows first gameplay glimpse

We've seen plenty of hi-octane trailers showing Codemaster's new all-out action arcade racer OnRush since the game was announced last year, but we've yet to see any raw gameplay footage. Until now. In a new bonus video, Game Director Paul Rustchynsky narrates a special director's cut of the recent Stampede trailer explaining how Codemasters achieved […]

News Team VVV Racing Game of the Year Awards 2018: the nominations

It's fair to say we were absolutely spoiled with racing games in 2017, in what was a landmark year for the genre. In the space of just one month, we witnessed three contenders from major franchises jostle for position in a spectacular race to the finish line. After a long four year wait, Gran Turismo […]

Features TT Isle of Man: Ride on the Edge is a relentlessly tense bike racer

The Isle of Man TT Mountain Course is renowned for being the longest and most dangerous road circuit in the world and one of the most daunting challenges a competitive rider will ever face. Since the annual Tourist Trophy championship began in 1907, the course has tragically claimed the lives of over 200 riders. Containing […]

News Project CARS 2 patch 4.0 available across all platforms

Project CARS 2 is a sublime and comprehensive racing simulation, but it's not without its flaws. Bugs and glitches hampered the game at launch, but Slightly Mad Studios has been working to rectify user-reported issues with the release of substantial patch updates. Another big update has been deployed across all platforms with the release of […]

Reviews Monster Energy Supercross – The Official Videogame review

Monster Energy Supercross – The Official Videogame continues Milestone’s monopoly of licensed bike games in addition to the annual MXGP and MotoGP series. Significant for being the first officially licensed Supercross game in many years, a sport that’s hugely popular in America, on the surface, you’d be forgiven for thinking Monser Energy Supercross is a […]

News Monster Energy Supercross PS4 patch fixes AI and save game issues

Monster Energy Supercross – The Official Videogame has been out for over a week now. Since its launch, players have been reporting numerous bugs and glitches, from game freezes and frame rate drops, to save game file corruptions. We were hoping these issues would be rectified with a day one patch, but no update was released […]

News It’s official: Burnout Paradise Remastered coming in March with 4K and 60fps support

Well, well, well, the rumours were right. EA has officially announced that Burnout Paradise Remastered is coming to PS4 and Xbox One on March 16th. Releasing ten years after the original game crashed onto PS3 and Xbox 360, EA is billing the remaster as "the definitive Burnout Paradise experience." While the original game was of […]

News You can now drive the Bugatti Chiron in Forza Motorsport 7

In the supercar and hypercar world, Bugatti usually sets the benchmark. It did it with the Veyron, and it's done again with its successor, the Chiron. Powered by a 1,500 horsepower, 8.0-liter 16-cylinder quad-turbo engine, the Chiron can do 0-60 mph in around 2.5 seconds. Top speed is electronically limited to 261 mph, making it […]

News Ridge Racer 8 could be a Nintendo Switch exclusive

There was a time when we were graced with a new Ridge Racer game as a launch title to coincide with the release of the latest PlayStation console. Back in 1994, Ridge Racer was a pivotal system seller for the original PlayStation offering an arcade-style gaming experience for the home, which was revolutionary at the […]

News TT Isle Of Man: Ride on the Edge now has a release date

Players have been requesting it for years, and soon you'll finally be able to race around an authentic recreation of the infamous Mountain Course in a video game thanks to the upcoming release of TT Isle Of Man: Ride on the Edge. Developed by Paris studio Kylotonn Racing, which also developed the acclaimed WRC 7, […]

Reviews MXGP 3 Nintendo Switch review

MXGP 3 was one of the best surprises of last year. The motocross simulation offered significant improvements over its disappointing predecessor from an upgraded graphics engine and new weather effects powered by Unreal Engine 4, to an advanced terrain deformation system that completely transformed the experience. Like many developers, Milestone has capitalised on the phenomenal success […]

News Mario Kart Tour speeding onto smartphones

Traditionally, the Mario Kart series has been a strong system seller for Nintendo. Both Mario Kart 8 on the Wii U and Mario Kart 8 Deluxe on the Switch have strong hardware attachment rates. While we’re eagerly awaiting a new Mario Kart game developed from the ground up released on the Switch, Nintendo has announced […]

News New Onrush screenshots bring back memories of MotorStorm, June release date confirmed

When Onrush was first announced, it seemingly answered our prayers for fun arcade racers to make a belated comeback. With an emphasis on intricate tracks, speed and destruction, the action-packed debut trailer looked like a heavenly hybrid of MotorStorm and TrackMania. Currently on track for a summer release, Onrush is the work of former Evolution Studios […]

News MXGP 3 is missing core features on Nintendo Switch

In the last couple of months, the selection of racing games available on the Nintendo Switch has expanded considerably. At one point your choice of racers was limited to the F-Zero-inspired Fast RMX and Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, but Rocket League, Mantis Burn Racing, and Gear.Club Unlimited have helped bolster the selection. If, however, you’re […]

News Thrustmaster TSS Handbrake Sparco Mod revealed with two different modes

For over two years, hardcore racing simulation fans have been requesting Thrustmaster to release a handbrake mod. And now their prayers have finally been answered with the reveal of the new Thrustmaster TSS Handbrake Sparco Mod designed to give fans of virtual rallying and drifting an extra level of precision, immersion, and authenticity. Compatible for PC, […]

Reviews Rocket League Nintendo Switch review

No one could have ever predicted the surprise success of Rocket League this generation. Its predecessor, the awkwardly titled (deep breath) Supersonic Acrobatic Rocket-Powered Battle-Cars released on PS3 a decade ago was criminally overlooked, and yet Rocket League’s popularity continues to grow at a rapid rate. At the time of writing, Rocket League is enjoyed […]