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Reviews Monster Energy Supercross – The Official Videogame 3 review

Milestone 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 […]

News SBK is back!

World Superbikes has always held a very special place in the hearts of motorbikes fans. There is a very status to these guys that is grounded and quite unlike anything else. Their ability to take commercially available sports bikes and take them to the limit, seeing the bikes wobbling through corners as the riders straddle […]

Previews Ride 4, first look preview video

The biking world has often not always had the love or investment of its 4 wheeled counterpart. But there is no denying that equal passion exists within automotive gaming fans to share and relive that feeling of hitting the open road on a machine that captures the emotional feelings and connection only an automotive experience […]

News Ride 4 Next-Gen trailer revealed

There’s not long now till the expected release of the Playstation 5 and XBox Series X yet that didn’t stop Milestone announcing the reveal trailer for the much sought after ‘next gen’ versions of their upcoming motorbike compendium Ride 4. However rather than a simultaneous release with the current gen the option has been taken […]

News Ride 4 first official gameplay video revealed

The much anticipated motorbike extravaganza Ride 4 will arrive in October and to date the videos released have been limited in terms of content. The previous gameplay trailer didn’t give much away, now Milestone have released an official gameplay first look. I took a look at the video with a critical eye to see how […]

News RIDE 4 gameplay trailer revealed

The latest gameplay trailer for RIDE 4 has been revealed, featuring completely remodelled bikes with working elements, and gauges. These are among the most detailed bike models ever to feature in a video game and there is no doubt they are the star of the show. In terms of full game package the list of […]

Reviews Monster Energy Supercross – The Official Videogame 3 review

Milestone 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 […]

News MotoGP 19 stream highlights all of the new features

Italian developer Milestone has recently conducted a live stream showing off the latest iteration of their officially licensed racing game MotoGP 19. Producer Michele Caletti first talks us through the changes for this year’s title which mimic the real-world changes of the sport including a fresh new team as well as many teams and rider […]

News Milestone reveals MotoGP 19’s multiplayer features

Milestone has lifted the veil on MotoGP 19‘s multiplayer features with some big improvements across the board. MotoGP 19 offers players the ability to browse the Public Lobbies list to jump into the action quickly or set up their own fully customisable Grand Prix to race with friends via the new Private Lobbies option. Milestone […]

News Ride 3’s free DLC pack 8 adds new bike & career events

Ride 3‘s eighth, yes eighth, free DLC pack is now available to grab for no charge across the PlayStation 4, Xbox One and PC. The eighth free DLC pack called “Free Pack 8” continues the trend of giving players a shiny new bike as well as yet another career mode volume which includes an additional […]

News Cryptic videos tease upcoming MXGP title ahead of reveal

Milestone has been teasing its upcoming and as of yet unannounced MXGP title ahead of its official reveal expected later this month. Two short videos have been released teasing the date of Tuesday, May 14 which we can only assume is the day the development team officially reveal the game including its name and, of […]

News First MotoGP 19 gameplay officially revealed

Italian developer Milestone has shared the very first gameplay for MotoGP 19 before its launch in June across the PlayStation 4, Xbox One, PC, and Switch. The gameplay video treats us to just over one lap of Valentino Rossi racing at Italian track of Mugello with a full grid of 22 riders. Check it out […]

News MotoGP 19 announced with historical content, dedicated servers & improved AI

The very latest title in the long-running MotoGP series has been announced today. MotoGP 19 will release on June 6 across the PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC with a Nintendo Switch version to follow. Check out the announcement trailer below. MotoGP 19 looks to differentiate itself from previous titles with the addition of several […]

News Ride 3’s forth free DLC pack out now, adds new bike and career events

Ride 3‘s forth free DLC pack is now available to obtain across the PlayStation 4, Xbox One and PC. The fourth free DLC pack entitled “Free Pack 4” gives players the Mr. Martini Flashback America motorcycle from 2013 as well as yet another career mode volume with an additional five events. You can view Ride […]

News Monster Energy Supercross 2 releases on PS4, Xbox One, Switch & PC

Today marks the release of Monster Energy Supercross – The Official Videogame 2 across the PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Switch and PC. Building on last year’s debut, Monster Energy Supercross – The Official Videogame 2 will see you increasing your fame to gain fans to attract the biggest sponsors while managing your media relations and rivalries with […]

Reviews Monster Energy Supercross – The Official Videogame 2 review

We were surprised when we first learned Milestone were taking on another licensed bike videogame with the announcement of Monster Energy Supercross – The Official Videogame in late 2017. The newly born Supercross series saw its first release the very next year alongside the latest entries in the veteran MotoGP and the younger MXGP series […]

News New Ride 3 patch out now, easier time trials, improved handling & more

Following on from the smaller Ride 3 patch earlier in the month, a bigger update is now available for the two-wheeled racer across the PlayStation 4, Xbox One and PC. I’m happy to report that one area that has seen attention in this update is the time trials. The update makes the unnecessarily difficult time trial […]

News Ride 3’s third free DLC pack out now, adds new bike and several events

Ride 3‘s third free DLC pack is now available across the PlayStation 4, Xbox One and PC bringing new content to the two-wheeled racer. Entitled “Free Pack 3” the DLC pack adds the Kawasaki Z1000 from 2006 as well as an additional volume for the career mode which comprises of five new events for you […]

News Here’s the very latest batch of Monster Energy Supercross 2 images

Hot on the heels of the newly released trailer, we also have a fresh batch of images of Monster Energy Supercross – The Official Videogame 2 to whet your appetite. The images show a number of famous riders in some cool-looking action shots, including Eli Tomac who is featured in a videogame for the very first […]

News New Monster Energy Supercross 2 trailer will rev you up for its release next month

It’s hard to imagine, but we’re just a tad over one month away from the release of Monster Energy Supercross – The Official Videogame 2. In case you are not excited enough a new bombastic trailer has been released (to celebrate the kick off of the new season of the Monster Energy AMA Supercross Championship) complete with […]

News Additional free Ride 3 content available now

The second free DLC pack for Ride 3 has been released bringing some new content to the two-wheeled racer. Ride 3’s “Free Pack 2” – available now across PlayStation 4, Xbox One and PC platforms – contains the Ducati Desmosedici RR bike from 2016 (pictured below) along with an additional career mode “Volume” complete with five […]

News Test Compound teased in latest Monster Energy Supercross 2 video

We’re just over a month away from the release of (deep breath) Monster Energy Supercross – The Official Videogame 2 and to keep the excitement rolling a new gameplay video has been released into the wild. The new gameplay video (seen below) gives us a decent look at the new and extended Compound area found […]

Reviews Ride 3 review

Milestone returns with the third outing of their original IP Ride which aims to be essentially the “Gran Turismo of bike games” thanks to its comprehensive range of motorcycles and plethora of options. The original Ride, though rough around the edges, got Milestone’s new racing series off to a good start. The sequel improved upon […]

News Here are the physical pre-order bonuses for Monster Energy Supercross 2

The physical pre-order bonuses for Monster Energy Supercross – The Official Videogame 2 have been revealed. Those pre-ordering from GAME, Amazon, Base.com, 365 Games and Shopto will receive the exclusive Infinity Customization Pack, a unique animated theme in the game, that includes a rider suit and a bike livery (sadly not available on Nintendo Switch). […]

News First gameplay of Monster Energy Supercross – The Official Videogame 2 released

Milestone has released the very first gameplay of Monster Energy Supercross – The Official Videogame 2. The gameplay video (seen below) showcases a single lap of the Tampa circuit in Florida, USA featuring the famous champion Eli Tomac. The gameplay is looking impressive so far especially considering the sheer amount of detail in the environment […]

News Here’s the complete track list for Ride 3

Believe it or not, we’re just over two weeks away from the release of the two-wheeled racer Ride 3. Following the complete bike list revealed in September, developer Milestone has now lifted the veil on its track list which features a mix of GP circuits, city, and country tracks as expected. Milestone explains that some […]

News Monster Energy Supercross The Official Videogame 2 coming February 2019

Milestone has announced they are currently working on the sequel to Monster Energy Supercross -The Official Videogame. Monster Energy Supercross – The Official Videogame 2 features a renewed career mode, an enhanced track editor, improved playability, and expanded training, and is scheduled for release on February 8, 2019, for PlayStation 4, Xbox One, PC, and […]

News Get your mobile motocross fix with MXGP Motocross Rush

In a surprise development, Italian racing game developer Milestone has released a new motocross mobile title going by the name of MXGP Motocross Rush. As the name suggests, the cute free Android and iOS racer (with in-app purchases) features the official riders and bikes of the MXGP championship with both the MXGP and MX 2 […]

News Here’s Ride 3’s full bike list featuring 230+ machines

Today brought the news that Ride 3 has suffered a slight delay. On the plus side, we did get treated to a fresh trailer (below) and now the full bike list for the racer has been revealed. Developer Milestone has focused their efforts on creating the “most extensive motorbike encyclopedia in a video game ever” […]

News Ride 3 launch pushed back, new trailer released

The launch of the much-anticipated Ride 3 has been pushed back a few weeks. The third title of Milestone’s original IP was originally due for a PlayStation 4, Xbox One and PC launch on November 8, however, this has now been rescheduled for November 30. To soften the blow, Milestone has released a new trailer […]

News Ride 3 officially announced; scheduled for November 2018 launch

Milestone has announced Ride 3, ahead of the upcoming game’s official release on 8th November 2018. The latest entry in Milestone’s Ride bike racing game franchise, Ride 3 is also the first title in the series to utilise the Unreal 4 engine – following in the wake of other Milestone-developed games, such as Gravel, MXGP […]

News MotoGP 18 showcased for first time in new gameplay trailer

Milestone has released a new trailer for MotoGP 18 – providing a first look at the upcoming racing game in action. Depicting Valentino Rossi navigating his way to the race lead around the Misano Circuit, the new trailer clearly showcases MotoGP 18's increased visual quality over previous titles. The trailer also appears to depict additional […]

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 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 […]

Previews Check out our exclusive Gravel preview gameplay

We're now just one month away from the much-anticipated release of Gravel, Milestone's new arcade rally racer IP that has the potential to be a spiritual successor to the beloved Sega Rally. Last year we were inundated with serious racing simulations like Project CARS 2, Forza Motorsport 7, and Gran Turismo Sport, so Gravel's timing […]

Previews Monster Energy Supercross preview: Milestone’s best bike game yet?

We'll admit to not having high hopes for Milestone's Monster Energy Supercross – The Official Videogame. Releasing only a year after MXGP 3, when it was first announced it looked like a rehash of last year's Milestone bike game with new stadium tracks catering to an American audience. How wrong we were. From playing the […]

News You can create your own tracks in Milestone’s new Supercross game

You may not have realised it, but Milestone's upcoming supercross game, Monster Energy Supercross – The Official Videogame due to land on consoles and PC next month, has a feature that's rarely seen in modern racing games: a powerful track editor. Shown off in a new video, the powerful track editor in Monster Energy Supercross will […]

News Monster Energy Supercross – The Official Videogame landing on consoles and PC next year

Italian developer Milestone its continuing its monopoly of the bike racing genre with the upcoming release of Monster Energy Supercross – The Official Videogame coming to PS4, Xbox One and PC early next year, with a Nintendo Switch version following "shortly after" as well as mobile platforms. Whereas the MXGP series focuses on the European motocross […]

News Milestone will continue making MotoGP games until at least 2021

Since rebooting the bike racing game franchise back in 2013 with the release of MotoGP 13, Milestone has been the sole developer of officially licensed MotoGP games. Now, the Italian developer has announced that its partnership with MotoGP will continue as it has signed a contract renewal that will enable the company to continue developing […]

News MXGP 3 landing on Nintendo Switch in November

Following its announcement a few months ago, Milestone has confirmed that its motorcross simulation MXGP 3 will be landing on Nintendo Switch on November 21st, thus filling the current void of bike racing games on the system. No gameplay footage has been released of MXGP 3 running on Nintendo Switch, sadly, but the first screenshots show […]

News New gameplay trailer and content details revealed for Gravel

Milestone has released a new gameplay trailer for Gravel, to coincide with its presence at the Gamescom expo. No groundbreaking new details on the title were revealed in the trailer, but the accompanying announcement did confirm Gravel will contain in excess of 50 routes. As well as fictional layots set in locations such as Australian […]

News MotoGP 17 officially announced; to be released on 15th June 2017

Milestone has officially revealed the latest installment in the licensed MotoGP series, alongside the title's release date. Set to go on sale on 15th June 2017, MotoGP 17 will feature all of the rules, teams, circuits and riders from this year's MotoGP, Moto2 and Moto3 championships. The Red Bull Rookies Cup championship will also be […]

News Here’s Team VVV’s reveal Impressions of GRAVEL

Following the announcement of Milestone's off-road arcade racer GRAVEL, we assemble the team once more to give our initial impressions on the title coming to the PC, Xbox One an PlayStation 4 this summer. We couldn't help but be reminded by the likes of Forza Horizon and Sega Rally with GRAVEL's visual presentation perhaps with […]

News Milestone’s new off-road racing IP is called Gravel

Well, this is unexpected. Best known for its licensed motorsport game series like MotoGP and MXGP, Italian studio Milestone has announced a new off-road arcade racing IP for PS4, PS4 Pro, Xbox One and PC – and it’s called Gravel, not to be confused with Mud or DiRT of course. Gravel seems to have […]

News Dynamic weather will add a new dimension to MXGP 3

We'll admit that the announcement of MXGP 3 didn't blow us away initially. Perhaps it was because last year's MXGP 2 was underwhelming and in many ways a step backwards for the franchise with its cutback terrain deformation. It's also hard not to be sceptical about annual racing game releases tied to motorsport licenses, since they […]

News Taking on the intense Northwest 200 circuit in Ride 2

We build up enough courage to face the incredibly fast and dangerous Northwest 200 road circuit. Being a road circuit, there are of course hazards everywhere including pavement curbs, lamp posts and you'll even need to negotiate a roundabout at one stage. Because of these hazards you have a very tight margin for error, stray […]

News Ride 2 awarded Guinness World Record for most bikes in a videogame

You cannot deny Ride 2 has an impressive tally of fully-licensed bikes clocking in at 190 with a further 40 expected to join the list with future DLC packs. So big is the number in fact that the game has been awarded a prestigious Guinness World Records title for the Most licensed bikes in a […]

News Check out some of Ride 2’s content with our overview video

Ride 2 by developer Milestone is just days away from its release on Friday, October 7 and we decide to dive into the game and take a look at some of its content. Much like in the original Ride, Ride 2's main focus is on the World Tour mode which is packed full of content. […]

News MXGP 2 Agueda and Bastogne DLC tracks giveaway

If you're looking for more tracks to play on Milestone's MXGP 2, we've got a PS4 code to giveaway giving you access to the recently released Agueda and Bastogne DLC tracks! Both tracks offer different experiences for MXGP veterans – Agueda is a very technical track filled with tight turns and bumps, while Bastogne's flatter circuit […]

News Ducati 90th Anniversary The Official Videogame’s complete list of bikes revealed

Developer Milestone have recently revealed the complete list of bikes for their upcoming two wheeled racer Ducati 90th Anniversary The Official Videogame. As the names suggests, Ducati 90th Anniversary features Ducati models only and there are a total of 39 on offer. The bikes are split into several categories which represent their era in most […]

News Ride 2 confirmed for release in Autumn 2016

The Italian racing game developer Milestone has officially announced that a successor to last year's Ride will be released later this year. As stated in the latest teaser trailer for the title, Ride 2 will go on sale sometime in Autumn 2016 – with no word yet on when a more precise release window will […]

News Ducati 90th Anniversary: The Official Videogame riding onto consoles and PC in June

Milestone's upcoming Ride spin-off Ducati 90th Anniversary: The Official Videogame now has a release date: Ducati 90th Anniversary: The Official Videogame will be released as a digital download on PS4, Xbox One and PC via Steam June 1st 2016. Ducati 90th Anniversary: The Official Videogame celebrates the heritage of the historical Italian motorcycle manufacturer with plenty […]

Reviews MXGP 2 Review

Milestone’s mission to cover just about every facet of motorcycle motorsport reached a new height with the release of their officially licensed MXGP game. An alternative to their annual MotoGP series, the gritty dirt bike racing of MXGP offered a refreshing change of pace: finding speed on spine-shaking mud banks requires an altogether different approach […]