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 […]
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GRID is back, and this time it could finally be the sequel fans have been waiting for. GRID Legends returns to the world of gaming in February 2022 and the package will be bigger than ever. But the first challenge with be communicating the game style to fans and proving its worth. A lot has […]
PreviewsSince the announcement last summer RiMS Racing has been teasing us with small glimpses of it’s potential, but given this is a new studio with a new IP, how good can this title possibly be? The trailers have looked awfully impressive though pre-rendered, hence we now take these with a pinch of salt. But the […]
PreviewsMilestone have been busy with the two-wheel genre in recent months, with the releases of Ride 4 and MXGP in quick succession. The latter receiving a somewhat muted launch as it arrived outside of its normal release window, both are games I’ll have to investigate in greater detail now that their next-gen offerings are available. […]
PreviewsPacer is one of those games that feels like it has been around forever. For the best part of 5 years we’ve seen the game evolve from Formula Fusion and then go on a journey in terms of development, with versions of the game expected since 2018. Now in late 2020 Pacer finally sees it’s […]
PreviewsThere’s not long now until the release of Monster Truck Championship, in fact as I write this it’s out in just under 48 hours. But there is still time to knock together a preview and reveal some of the core elements before you part with your hard-earned cash. So, let’s rev our 1500bhp and see […]
PreviewsThe 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 […]
PreviewsThe WRC games have seen huge steps forward in the past 5 years, now presented on a scale never before achieved. My recent feature WRC 9 – The Road To WRC looked back at some of the key titles on this journey, and in producing that content it gave me a chance to freshen up […]
PreviewsDIRT 5 is still almost five months from release, so it came as a big surprise this week when Team VVV were invited for an early hands-on this eagerly awaited game to see where the franchise is heading. DIRT 5 is also an early crossover release for the new generation of consoles, with Xbox Series […]
PreviewsWe’re getting ever closer to the launch of F1 2020 and as expected more details are gradually being released into the public domain raising excitement levels in the process. In terms of access, we recently got our first hands-on with the newly added Schumacher Deluxe content, another welcome addition to the growing roster of classic […]
PreviewsThe announcement of DRIFT21 caused a bit of a stir and was keenly sought after by the drifting community. It promises to be the ultimate drifting simulation from building your cars to scanning a wide range of legendary locations that perhaps haven’t featured in a gamer before. Developed by ECC Games S.A and now available […]
PreviewsF1 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 […]
PreviewsWe’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 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 […]
PreviewsWe’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 […]
PreviewsWe 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 […]
PreviewsCircuit 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, […]
PreviewsGRID, 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 […]
PreviewsAfter five years since GRID Autosport, GRID, the very latest title in the series, is due to hit shelves 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 allowing us enough time to get to grips with a […]
PreviewsThe console version of Wreckfest has almost become the stuff of legend over the years. We’ve been covering the early access PC version of the game (then known as “Next Car Game”) since it first appeared in…wait for it…2013! Many years and updates have passed and in the middle of 2018, we learned that the […]
PreviewsTruck Driver is an upcoming truck sim coming to the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One consoles on September 19 followed by a PC release in November. Truck driving games are usually reserved for the PC with SCS Sofware’s Euro Truck Simulator 2 and (more recently) American Truck Simulator dominating the truck driving scene, so the announcement […]
PreviewsWe recently enjoyed our hands-on time with WRC 8 at E3 this year. Following our previous E3 2019 preview content (seen here and here), we’ve also got a couple of triple screen gameplay videos taken from our head-mounted GoPro camera to share with you. WRC 8 features new off-road physics on all road surfaces, a […]
PreviewsOverpass is an upcoming off-road title that puts you up against a range of obstacles both natural and man-made. You’ll climb craggy mountain sections, traverse piles of logs, and drive through rock-filled water sections as you progress towards the finish line. While several similar titles do exist on the PC market, Overpass will be coming […]
PreviewsFollowing on from our recent first look, we’ve once again been lucky enough to get hands-on with a preview build of FIA European Truck Racing Championship ahead of its release next month across the PlayStation 4, Xbox One, PC, and Nintendo Switch. As the name suggests, the title is the official truck racing simulator of the […]
PreviewsFollowing on from part 1 of our E3 2019 WRC 8 coverage which focused on the beautiful Monte Carlo Rally using a racing wheel, we continue our exclusive WRC 8 analysis with part 2 which shines the spotlight on playing the title with a controller. We’re happy to report that the controller support for WRC […]
PreviewsAfter much anticipation, we’ve been lucky enough to get hands-on with the E3 2019 build of WRC 8 which is shaping up very nicely indeed. Scheduled for release in September, WRC 8 is currently under development by the French development studio Kylotonn. Rather than the usual one-year development cycle, WRC 8 essentially took a “year […]
PreviewsWe’ve been lucky enough to get hands-on with BigBen’s upcoming official truck racing simulator of the ETRC, FIA European Truck Racing Championship, ahead of its launch across the PlayStation 4, Xbox One, PC, and Nintendo Switch in July 2019. FIA European Truck Racing Championship gives players the chance to get behind the wheel of a 5-tonne monster as […]
PreviewsWe were more than a little surprised (and excited) when we first learned that Crash Team Racing would be coming back in style this June complete with remastered HD visuals and online multiplayer racing to celebrate its 20th anniversary. Entitled Crash Team Racing Nitro-Fueled, the kart racer has been built from the ground up and […]
PreviewsFollowing on from the first part of our WRC 8 preview which included interviews from Game Director Alain Jarniou and Game Designer Benoit Gomes, part 2 of our WRC 8 preview features a team chat to the backdrop of some exclusive gameplay. The gameplay comes courtesy of our recent hands-on with an alpha version of […]
PreviewsWe’re quickly approaching Xenon Racer‘s release date of March 26 across the PlayStation 4, Xbox One, PC, and Switch and have decided to share our initial thoughts on the title with our latest team chat. Although Xenon Racer takes place in an era of flying vehicles, there’s one last hurrah for traditional wheeled vehicles courtesy […]
PreviewsFrench developer Kylotonn took over the officially licensed rally game reigns from Milestone a few years back. Their first effort turned out pretty well considering they only had a single year to essentially create a game from scratch. Massive improvements were seen one year later with WRC 6 – the car handling was less “floaty” […]
PreviewsWe’re just a few days away from the launch of the much-anticipated two-wheeled racer Ride 3 and to whet your appetite further we have our video preview to share with you showcasing the Xbox One X version of the title running at a glorious 60 frames per second. Our preview video takes you through some of the […]
PreviewsRecently Team VVV got a brief hands on the latest build of Ace Combat 7 – a game we’ve been hotly anticipating for quite some time during it’s publicly protracted development period. Given the positive impressions for all who have had the privilege to try it out, Ace Combat 7 is also likely to be […]
PreviewsConcluding our initial batch of previews for Dirt Rally 2.0 we have our Team Chat, this bringing together all of our initial impressions on the announcement and proposed content. Dirt Rally 2.0 could potentially be the definitive rally game of this console generation, with a wealth of improvements and additions building on the original title […]
PreviewsThis week we were privileged to receive an early hands-on the new Thrustmaster T.Racing Headset, this being the much sought after Scuderia Ferrari Edition. A set of headphones which accurately replicate the look of those used on the Formula One pit wall and very nice they are too. Over the past couple of years Thrustmaster […]
PreviewsOur very latest DiRT Rally 2.0 preview video sees us playing the PC version complete with a racing wheel setup. We take on the New Zealand stage in the front-wheel-drive Volkswagen Golf MkII from the cockpit camera perspective. Due to the understeery nature of the Golf, we found we needed to utilise the handbrake more […]
PreviewsWe’ve spoken with Chief Games Designer Ross Gowing and DiRT Rally 2.0 consultant Jon Armstrong, and we’ve gotten behind the wheel of the Mk II Golf at New Zealand on the PlayStation 4 Pro. Today our attention turns to the rallycross aspect of DiRT Rally 2.0. Codemasters are certainly expanding this area over the original […]
PreviewsFollowing on from our interviews with Chief Games Designer Ross Gowing and DiRT Rally 2.0 consultant Jon Armstrong, our latest DiRT Rally 2.0 video gives us a decent look at a preview version of the racer running on a PlayStation 4 Pro. Driving the Volkswagen Golf GTI from the bonnet perspective, we take on a stage […]
PreviewsAhead 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, […]
PreviewsWith the recent release of Monster Energy Supercross: The official Videogame from Italian developer Milestone, we naturally thought we would have to wait until next year for the fourth iteration of MXGP as the two titles deal with very similar sports. However, that theory was put to rest earlier this month with the surprise announcement […]
PreviewsWe've waited patiently to get our hands on Onrush (the new title from the ex-Evolution Studios guys that are now part of Codemasters) for a while now, thankfully, we're happy to report that we have now played the upcoming arcade title due to launch in June. You would be forgiven for expecting a title that was […]
PreviewsWe've been enjoying TT Isle of Man: Ride on the Edge on the PlayStation 4 recently, our very first video featuring Sony's console takes a look at one the title's many fictional tracks. More specifically, we head to the Milford Street Circuit based in Wales for a 5-lap race. The Milford track is situated in […]
PreviewsThe Isle of Man TT is, without doubt, the greatest challenge for any biker, and the scale of the circuit is one of the greatest challenges for any game developer. At over 37 miles long and consisting of 264 corners, this is a mighty challenge to be undertaken by any development team. Especially for Kylotonn; […]
PreviewsWe'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 […]
PreviewsWe'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 […]
PreviewsSet to be released in the next two weeks, Forza Motorsport 7 could very well be the most important entry in the franchise’s history. On top of flaunting the new Xbox One X console, Forza Motorsport 7 is also being released in a hotly contested year for racing games. Based on the brief hands-on time […]
PreviewsThe wait is nearly over. In less than two weeks, Slightly Mad Studios will be releasing Project CARS 2 on PC, PS4 and Xbox One, arguably one of the most anticipated racing games of the year alongside its more established titans, Forza Motorsport 7 and Gran Turismo Sport. While most Project CARS 2 footage released […]
PreviewsWe first set eyes on WRC 7 from Kylotonn Games earlier this year at E3 and were left pleasantly surprised thanks to the title's impressive graphics, more nuanced handling model and rapid sense of speed. Indeed it was one of our games of the show and left us wanting more. With the title releasing later […]
PreviewsThis year promises to be huge in the racing genre thanks to the releases of Gran Turismo Sport, Forza Motorsport 7, not to mention an ever-growing list of annual releases such as MXGP 3, F1 2017, MotoGP 17 and WRC 7. Another game that is set to make a big splash this September is Slightly […]
PreviewsWe recently made the trip to the US to join in on the biggest games convention in the world : E3. This year is proving to be quite possibly the biggest ever year in the racing genre thanks to countless releases including the mammoths of GT Sport, Forza Motorsport 7, Project CARS 2 and Need […]
PreviewsWith so many high profile releases coming in the next four or five weeks, it's perhaps easy to forget that Codemasters are releasing a new iteration in the Micro Machines series. Micro Machines World Series (not to be confused with Table Top Racing: World Tour) is set to release on June 23 across the PlayStation […]
PreviewsWe recently got our hands on a preview version of MotoGP 17 ahead of its June 15 release and we are left very impressed. Indeed, to call it the most exciting MotoGP game in years would not be understating it thanks to its refined handling and vastly improved audio. Starting a race alongside 21 other […]
PreviewsWe recently got to grips with Project CARS 2 using a controller, and as guys who are so used to using a wheel, it proved a tricky prospect. We felt the controller inputs did seem a little over-sensitive as we struggled to correct our car resulting in massive over-steer at points, although it is worth […]
PreviewsWe recently got some hands-on time with the upcoming official Motocross title MXGP 3, and were excited to see the various graphical and audio enhancements that switching over to the Unreal Engine 4 brings with it. The MXGP games certainly are not easy to pick up and play, you often will have your hands full […]
PreviewsThe FlatOut series recently made a belated comeback with the release of FlatOut 4: Total Insanity, with Kylotonn and Tiny Rebel Games taking over the reins from original developer BugBear Entertainment. If your lasting memory of the franchise is the dismal FlatOut 3: Chaos and Destruction, then fear not. FlatOut 4 Total Insanity repairs […]
PreviewsThe much-loved Flatout series sees a return this month, however the original developer BugBear have long since departed and now French developer Kylotonn Games take over the reigns after the disastrous effort from Team6. We give Flatout 4: Total Insanity the overview treatment and showcase much of the game's content including the different classes of […]
PreviewsDrive!Drive!Drive! is a very peculiar driving game. Developed by Different Cloth, Drive!Drive!Drive! is a unique indie game where you race on multiple tracks at the same time, switching between three different cars in real-time Driver San Francisco-style. It sounds like a crazy concept, but it works. Indeed, the madcap gameplay is wholly addictive, as you […]
PreviewsMotorsport Manager is out on PC on November 10 following its popular debut on mobile platforms. We've managed to get our hands on the title prior to release to share with you our initial thoughts. Alan joins Tim, our resident Formula 1 expert, who first talks about the mobile origins of the title and which […]
PreviewsI'll admit I was looking forward to the belated release of Gas Guzzlers Extreme on consoles, which was recently announced three years after its original release on PC. Given its age, you'd think that developer Gamepires would use the time to ensure its console port goes as smoothly as possible. However, new footage of Gas […]
PreviewsThe obvious advantage to attending public game conventions like EGX is that you get to play the latest games ahead of release. The downside? Absurdly long queues mean that your play time will likely be limited to a few minutes. Case in point: this year if you wanted to play Gran Turismo Sport (which […]
PreviewsDuring our recent visit to Kylotonn Games' studio for a behind the scenes look at WRC 6, most of our hands-on time focused on the PC version running in glorious 4K resolution. However, a lot of players will be playing WRC 6 on consoles, so a quick hands-on session with the PS4 version was necessary […]
PreviewsDespite being the fifth game in the series, WRC 5 was the first game to be developed by French firm Kylotonn Games who now specialise in racing games. Their first foray into the WRC series was a steep learning curve for the developer, who had the unenviable task of developing all assets from scratch in […]
PreviewsWe recently got our hands on the upcoming two-wheeled title Ride 2 from Milestone and decide to share our thoughts on the game with a team chat video which also features exclusive Ride 2 gameplay footage for your viewing pleasure. Our initial impressions were very positive and we were particularly impressed with the level of […]
PreviewsWe recently got our hands on the upcoming arcade bike racer Moto Racer 4 and we share our opinions on the work in progress title. The actual build we played was actually over two months old so the final game could well be quite different from the one we experienced. Visually Moto Racer 4 has […]
PreviewsContinuing our Gamescom content this year we now take a look at Kylotonn Games' WRC 6. WRC 6 is the second rally title in the series from Kylotonn and they are seemingly leaving no stone unturned in terms of improving just about every aspect of the title compared to last year's WRC 5. We first […]
PreviewsForza Horizon 3 is very much turning into our most anticipated game of 2016. We got some hands on time with the game at this year's Gamescom and was curious to try the title minus any assists. With assists off the cars felt intuitive and each has their own characteristics from the small pool of […]
PreviewsWe were somewhat expecting a new expansion for The Crew to appear at this year's E3 show but were left disappointed, so it wasn't a great surprise to hear of the new “Calling All Units” expansion announced recently at Gamescom. The new expansion gives us the opportunity to play as the cops for the first […]
PreviewsIf you're a console owner and a fan of racing games, chances are you've been envying PC players who have had access to Assetto Corsa for the last few years, which has built up a reputation as one of the finest racing simulators on the market. Thankfully, console owners are no longer left out as Assetto […]
PreviewsWe transform the track known as the “Green Hell” into more of a white hell as we tackle the legendary Nurburgring Nordscheife track in heavy fog. Having said that the heavy fog was perhaps not nearly as heavy as we were expecting after sampling the abundant lack of visibility found in titles like Project CARS […]
PreviewsWith the release of Assetto Corsa for the consoles fast approaching we whet your appetite even further by exploring some of the sim's content on the PlayStation 4 version to give you guys a good idea of what to expect come August 26. We kick things off with some gameplay footage from the iconic Nurburgring […]
PreviewsIts been quite some time since we last played the Early Access version of the Formula Fusion, however in light of the recent large update we decided it was about time we gave the futuristic racer another look. Formula Fusion is shaping up nicely, visually it has improved with some stunning environments on offer, and […]
PreviewsThe addition of VR support for this year's upcoming officially licensed rally racer WRC 6 was a pleasant surprise. We get our first look at WRC 6 within the virtual reality medium via some off screen shot gameplay from the E3 show floor. Of course from this perspective it's very hard to really understand what […]
PreviewsForza Horizon 3 stole the automotive gaming show recently at E3 with its fantastic graphics, impressive car count and large open world. We take our first look at Playground Games' racer from the E3 show floor. The gameplay kicks off with with a landscape that is a feast on the eyes, there's no doubt about […]
PreviewsIs it that time already? E3 is once again just around the corner, in what promises to be another eventful show. While the long rumoured the PS4 Neo and Xbox One Scorpio hardware upgrades surprisingly won’t be at the show, VR is expected to take centre stage with the impending launch of PlayStation VR to the […]
PreviewsWe recently had the privilege to interview the Game Designer Andrea Basilio and ask him some questions on the upcoming Valentino Rossi: The Game title. Valentino Rossi: The Game is of course still a MotoGP game but is now focused in from the perspective of Valentino himself. This means that not only will this years […]
PreviewsWith the release day for MXGP 2 fast approaching we continue our PlayStation 4 preview coverage with a look at the various rider, bike and team customisation options on offer. Rider and bike customisation is new to the MXGP series and is perhaps expected from a Milestone title these days as it has been featured […]
PreviewsWIth the much anticipated console release of DiRT Rally now just around the corner, we've been putting the PS4 version through its paces. Hosted at a special preview event in Wales, Alan got a crash course at real life rallying where he was taught how to do handbrake turns in an old-school Ford Escort rally […]
PreviewsWe decide to share a race with the Audi R8 at Barcelona which we completed a little while back when we got our exclusive hands on with the PlayStation 4 preview version of Assetto Corsa. We're actually racing on the older version of the Circuit de Barcelona Catalunya that has the high speed final turn […]
PreviewsThe hit mobile series Table Top Racing is making its console debut this year with the release of Table Top Racing World Tour on PS4 – and we've managed to get exclusive access to bring you the first ever gameplay footage of the Micro Machines-style mini racer. To date, Table Top Racer has been downloaded […]
PreviewsIn the second part of our Assetto Corsa PlayStation 4 preview we offer our initial thoughts on the upcoming title due for release on Sony's and Microsoft's console this Spring. The preview version we had access to was limited to three cars: the Ferrari FXXK, McLaren P1 and the Audi R8 and we were given […]
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