The 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 […]
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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 […]
InterviewsGran Turismo Sport‘s very latest free update has been released and is in keeping with Kazunori Yamauchi’s recent comments describing future updates as “modest in frequency and volume“. Just three new cars are up for grabs in the February update including the FIA GT1 Championship winning Aston Martin DBR9 GT1 ’10. Elsewhere, the stylish Fiat […]
NewsOVERPASS, the off-road simulator that tasks you to navigate obstacles and hill climbs, is now available across the PlayStation 4, Xbox One and PC (via the Epic Games Store). Nintendo Switch owners can get in on the action on March 12. OVERPASS is all about careful vehicle placement and throttle control rather than going flat […]
NewsWe’ve been enjoying playing OVERPASS of late and we can’t say for certain that we’ve played anything quite like it. OVERPASS puts you in a choice of quads and buggies and throws an obstacle course or hill climb at you and expects you to somehow not only make it to the finish line but to […]
PreviewsNacon has released its very latest gameplay video for the off-road simulation title OVERPASS which highlights some of the various obstacles you’ll encounter both natural and man-made. OVERPASS stands out from other driving/racing titles thanks to its impressive off-road environments which pit the player up against nature with its extreme courses featuring hazardous terrain. You’ll […]
NewsWe were more than a little excited when we learned in 2016 we were finally getting a TT game after almost a decade wait. Released in 2018, TT Isle of Man – Ride on the Edge provided a tense and thrilling challenge as it pitted players up against the gorgeously recreated version of the Snaefell […]
PreviewsMotoGP 20, the latest title in the long-running MotoGP franchise, will release on April 23 across PlayStation 4, Xbox One, PC (Steam), Google Stadia and Nintendo Switch. Typically a MotoGP title releases in the month of June, however, for the first time in its history, the latest title will release just a few weeks after the start of […]
NewsThrustmaster has made racing wheels and peripherals for years now catering for players’ needs across all major platforms with products that are competitively priced, easy to use and dependable. Over the years we’ve seen Thrustmaster products ever improve in terms of functionality, durability and overall design so it’s always exciting so what the team has […]
NewsGran Turismo Producer Kazunori Yamauchi recently conducted an interview with Powerup Gaming where he revealed some interesting tidbits on the potential future of the Gran Turismo series. Gran Turismo titles never disappoint in the visuals department, developer Polyphony always strives for realism and never fail to drop our jaws. However, when asked about resolution, Yamauchi […]
NewsAdam Enticknap is a professional Supercross racer competing in the AMA Supercross Championship and the face of Milestone’s latest title Monster Energy Supercross – The Official Videogame 3 thanks to fronting a music video with lyrics highlighting the game’s features. As with many professional sportspeople, Adam’s career started at a very young age. “I quickly […]
InterviewsElectronic Arts (EA) has confirmed they will hand over Need for Speed development duties from Ghost Games back to the UK games studio Criterion citing it has struggled to attract the right talent to Gothenburg. Criterion is probably best known for their role in creating the much-loved Burnout series along with two Need for Speed […]
NewsMilestone has a monopoly on officially licensed bike racers thanks to the ownership of three licenses. If that wasn’t enough, the Italien-based studio even has its very own two-wheeled IP Ride to boot. We’ve seen countless titles from the MotoGP and MXGP series this generation, however, it’s the newest franchise that has excited us the […]
ReviewsGRID’s Season Two DLC ‘Track Day Supercars pack’ is now available across PlayStation 4, Xbox One and PC Steam bringing the Red Bull Ring track, six new cars and a Career mode expansion. Ultimate Edition players will receive the Ferrari FXX, Aston Martin Vulcan AMR Pro, Brabham BT62, and the Pagani Zonda Revolución (the Pagani […]
NewsNacon has revealed that TT Isle of Man – Ride on the Edge 2 will feature classic bikes giving players the chance to pilot a piece of automotive history as they take on the Isle of Man course which itself is steeped in history with its inaugural race taking place way back in 1903. Players […]
NewsNacon (formally Bigben) has recently confirmed that TT Isle of Man – Ride on the Edge 2 will be coming to PlayStation 4, Xbox One and PC on March 19 with a Switch version to follow at a later date. The sequel to 2018’s TT Isle of Man – Ride on the Edge features a […]
NewsBigben Games has recently released a new gameplay video for their off-road simulation title OVERPASS giving us a better idea of the challenges we will face and how best to conquer them. OVERPASS gives the player the task of traversing extreme tracks and hazardous terrain utilising a range of off-road vehicles including powerful buggies and […]
NewsAssetto Corsa Competizione, the GT racing simulation game developed by Kunos Simulazioni, just grew in size by several notches thanks to the release of the Intercontinental GT Pack, available now for £12.49 on Steam. The Intercontinental GT Pack DLC for Assetto Corsa Competizione introduces an impressive tally of four iconic international circuits from no less than four different continents. Check […]
NewsGRID’s Season Two DLC content has been revealed by Codemasters. The ‘Track Day Supercars pack’, which launches on February 12 across PlayStation 4, Xbox One, PC Steam, and coming soon to Google Stadia, will bring the Red Bull Ring track, six new cars and a Career mode expansion. Ultimate Edition players will receive the Ferrari […]
NewsWith the release date for TT Isle of Man – Ride on the Edge 2 quickly approaching, Bigben gets us even more revved up for the launch with an exclusive interview with Julien Toniutti, who holds the French circuit record for the Isle of Man TT. Toniutti has actually joined up with the development team, […]
NewsCodemasters has announced that DiRT Rally 2.0’s Colin McRae ‘FLAT OUT’ pack will launch on March 24 across PlayStation 4, Xbox One and PC. Players who have purchased either the DiRT Rally 2.0 Deluxe Edition or any full Season pack will, of course, receive the Colin McRae content for free. The DiRT Rally 2.0, Colin […]
NewsMonster Energy Supercross – The Official Videogame 3 is available now globally across the PlayStation 4, Xbox One, PC Steam, Google Stadia and Nintendo Switch. Monster Energy Supercross – The Official Videogame 3 represents the Official 2019 Monster Energy Supercross season, with 100 riders from the 450SX and 250SX Classes, and 15 official stadiums. For the […]
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 […]
NewsSeason 5 of the long-running Esports WRC competition will begin today kicking off proceedings at the world-famous Rallye Monte-Carlo. The new season (which utilises the WRC 8 title) will be marked with an invitational wildcard event which will see the winner gain direct entry to the Esports WRC final. You can catch the Rallye Monte […]
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. […]
NewsSony famously did not attend E3 2019 citing there weren’t many games to show off to the public due to nearing the end of the console generation. Although at the time this was a surprising revelation, it was somewhat understandable as Sony’s State of Play showcase events could cover a handful of titles to keep […]
NewsTable Top Racing returns to the Android platform some six years after its original debut with the release of Table Top Racing: World Tour available now for $4.99, £4.99, €5.49. Table Top Racing: World Tour is essentially an upgraded version of the Switch release Table Top Racing: World Tour – Nitro Edition, that dropped in […]
NewsSony Interactive Entertainment’s President and CEO Jim Ryan recently conducted an interview with Business Insider Japan (translated by Gematsu) where he teased some interesting tidbits for the upcoming PlayStation 5 console. Ryan mentions the differences between the current PlayStation 4 and the upcoming PlayStation 5 (due this holiday period) with the conversation turning towards the exciting prospect […]
NewsGran Turismo Sport has undergone its very latest update. Rather than the usual large updates we’ve seen recently involving new GT League events, new cars and the occasional new track, this update is very small but perhaps even more important. Gran Turismo Sport’s penalty system has been a source of frustration for as long as […]
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 […]
NewsIt will feel like Christmas has come slightly early this year to those that were anxiously awaiting the arrival of the Laguna Seca track for Gran Turismo Sport. The famous US track and seven new cars have been added today as part of the very latest free update for Gran Turismo Sport. The WeatherTech Raceway […]
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 […]
NewsMicrosoft’s next-generation console has been revealed as the “Xbox Series X”. Announced live during The Games Awards, the Xbox Series X will, of course, be Microsoft’s most powerful console ever and is expected to run a host of games across the past three Xbox generations (via backwards compatibility) as well as the very latest games […]
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 […]
NewsLast week Ford invited Team VVV to the launch announcement of the new UK division of their ever-expanding Fordzilla Esports Team. Ford revealed their UK Captain ‘Leah’ as well as giving us a general overview of their plans as they enter the competitive world of Esports. Ford has been around video games for many years […]
InterviewsMilestone 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 […]
NewsZynga Inc., a global leader in interactive entertainment, is launching an event series in partnership with car manufacturer Bugatti in the free-to-play mobile racer, CSR Racing 2 (CSR2). The event series (celebrating Bugatti’s 110th anniversary) will give players the opportunity to collect and compete with the world’s most powerful and exclusive hyper sports cars in the […]
NewsThe very latest DLC content for Euro Truck Simulator 2 is now available for £13.49, $ 17.99, € 17.99. The Road to the Black Sea map expansion brings no less than three new European regions. Drivers will be able to expand their driving duties into the countries of Romania, known for forest regions and Mountain […]
NewsUbisoft has announced that The Crew 2 will be available to play for free from December 5-8 across the Xbox One, PlayStation 4, and PC platforms. Players will gain access to the full game – including the newest “Blazing Shots” update which brings weekly PvE competitions and unique Live Summit events where players can grab […]
NewsMilestone has today released a teaser trailer for Ride 4, the latest entry into the Italian Studios’ two-wheel franchise, confirmed for a 2020 release. RIDE 4 aims to be the “definitive sandbox” for all bike lovers boasting a more realistic and accurate simulation of two-wheeled racing than we’ve seen previously in the series. Check out […]
NewsIt’s fair to say that the Need for Speed titles this generation have been largely underwhelming. We got a little excited when we learned the series was taking a year off in 2014 (for the first time in years) with the promise of a reboot. Sadly Need for Speed 2015 was a mostly soulless game […]
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FeaturesBritish racing game developer Codemasters has made the surprise announcement it’s taking the Project CARS creator Slightly Mad Studios under its wing. According to Codemasters, by joining forces with Slightly Mad Studios, the group can now cement itself on the game-making stage as a “world-leading games developer and publisher of racing games“. The acquisition also […]
NewsFeral Interactive has today announced that GRID Autosport, the popular AAA racing game, is now available to play on the Android devices listed below. Originally developed and published by Codemasters for Windows and consoles, and more recently brought to iPhone and iPad by Feral Interactive, GRID Autosport can now be enjoyed by Android users with […]
NewsWreckfest 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 […]
NewsThe famous Californian track Laguna Seca will be making its return to Gran Turismo soon and to get us even more excited, the track has been teased in more detail thanks to a lap guide released by the official Gran Turismo YouTube channel. Featuring popular streaming racer Super GT, the video takes us around one […]
NewsGran Turismo Sport is set to get a new mode on Thursday, November 28 which will introduce lap time challenges which see you go up against the 6-time F1 World Champion Lewis Hamilton. The single-player paid DLC also includes replays and video tutorials by Hamilton to help you squeeze every last drop out of your […]
NewsThe Laguna Seca track for Gran Turismo Sport has been teased ahead of its official reveal this weekend. Following on from the recent rumours, the track looks set to be racing our way soon. Before that happens though, we’ll see it in action this weekend at the Gran Turismo Sport World Tour Final held in Monaco. […]
NewsRumours that the Laguna Seca track could be making its return to Gran Turismo are currently circulating. A post on Reddit (via GT Planet) seemingly depicts the “Race 2” schedule of the upcoming Gran Turismo Sport World Tour Final (held in Monaco this weekend) which includes the “WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca” track. See for yourself […]
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 […]
NewsGRID is set to launch today on Google Stadia bringing with it unique 40-car races. Codemasters has recently unveiled details on the exclusive Stadia mode so let’s dive in to see what it’s all about. Given GRID’s very short distance races it was always likely Codemasters’ newly added 40-car mode would require much longer races […]
NewsGoogle’s game streaming platform Stadia is set to launch today, November 19, 2019, at 5 pm UK time. For £119/$129 you’ll get the “Founder’s Edition” (available exclusively on the Google Store) which will grant you access to Stadia at launch along with three months of Stadia Pro for yourself and a friend, ChromeCast Ultra (for […]
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 […]
NewsGoogle Stadia, Google’s game streaming platform which does away with the need to buy a console, will launch next week and those looking to pick up GRID may just have an added incentive. Codemasters has confirmed the Google Stadia version of GRID (set to release before the end of the year) will contain an exclusive […]
News[UPDATE]Milestone has now confirmed there is no Gravel sequel planned right now and that the website suffered a technical issue, you can read the newly released statement from Milestone below. “Milestone wants to clarify that at the moment there’s no Gravel sequel in development or in our future plans. The message on the game website […]
NewsSlightly Mad Studios’ Online Marketing Director Nathan Bell has teased, via a Tweet, that something “enormous” is coming our way. Bell has stated that it is nothing to do with the upcoming Project CARS 3 title nor its mobile spin-off Project CARS GO. You can see the tweet for yourself below. .@ProjectCARSGO, @projectcarsgame 3 aside, […]
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 […]
InterviewsGoogle Stadia will be available next week (November 19, 2019, 5 pm UK time) and Google has finally revealed the platform’s full launch line-up of games. There will be a total of twelve games available for Google’s upcoming streaming platform at launch including one exclusive: Gylt. Gylt, developed by Tequila Works, will take players through […]
NewsNeed 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 […]
InterviewsIf you’re a fan of the Codemasters-developed F1 games, you’ll be pleased to know the UK developer will be making even more of them over the next few years. Thanks to a contract extension with Formula One Management, Codemasters will no longer release its last F1 title in 2021. Instead, the British racing game studio […]
NewsAs expected, the very latest update for Gran Turismo Sport has landed bringing with it a host of new goodies. We were fairly confident the Spa-Francorchamps track would make it into today’s update – and it has. Not only has it arrived, but we also have the option to race at a wet weather Spa […]
NewsThe 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 […]
NewsLast week, Gran Turismo Producer Kazunori Yamauchi confirmed Gran Turismo Sport will be receiving its very latest update this week. Releasing tomorrow, the update will contain four additional cars as originally teased below. アップデートは、この週末のGTワールドツアー東京の後、来週来ます。The update will come next week, after the GT World Tour – Tokyo this weekend. #GTSport #FIAGTC pic.twitter.com/YIhtNCKiYk — 山内 一典 (@Kaz_Yamauchi) October […]
NewsBigben has announced that Farmer’s Dynasty will be available for Xbox One and PlayStation 4 on November 21 with pre-orders open right now. Farmer’s Dynasty will allow you to move freely through the village and surrounding area as you develop your farm and cultivate your land through the use of many different vehicles. You start […]
NewsAs promised, EA has released the Need for Speed Heat launch trailer ahead of its worldwide release on November 8 across the PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC platforms. As expected, the production values of the trailer are off the hook, check it out for yourself below. Need for Speed Heat puts you in the […]
NewsNeed for Speed fans have a big reason to be very excited today: the Need for Speed Heat launch trailer will go live this afternoon. Scheduled for 15:00 GMT, the official Need for Speed YouTube channel will premiere the launch trailer for Need for Speed Heat which you can catch live via the video below. […]
NewsWarp Drive is the very latest creation from Supergonk – the developer that gave us the unique track-painting arcade racer Trailblazers in 2018. Warp Drive is an anti-gravity racer with an interesting warping mechanic. Players can warp to other areas of the track to find new routes, shortcuts, secrets and extra boost pickups. The striking […]
InterviewsWith the focus firmly on motorsport, Gran Turismo Sport has been sorely lacking some of the world’s most iconic race tracks – one of these is the legendary Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps. GTPlanet recently conducted an interview with Gran Turismo Producer Kazunori Yamauchi who seemingly confirmed the iconic track will be part of next week’s update. […]
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 […]
NewsJaguar has become the latest car maker to design a vehicle for the Gran Turismo games, via its stunning Vision Gran Turismo Coupe concept. Set to be added to Gran Turismo Sport for free by the end of November, the Jaguar Vision Gran Turismo Coupe is billed as “a futuristic Jaguar sports car” that embodies […]
NewsGran Turismo Producer Kazunori Yamauchi has confirmed that Gran Turismo Sport will be receiving its very latest update next week. Keeping with tradition, Yamauchi has tweeted yet another image teasing four car silhouettes – the very cars that will make it into Gran Turismo Sport next week. You can see the tweet below. アップデートは、この週末のGTワールドツアー東京の後、来週来ます。The update […]
NewsA Sony Interactive Entertainment job listing (thanks PushSquare) has the upcoming PlayStation 5 console described as the “world’s fastest console” The listing for a “Senior Cloud Engineering Manager” describes the role as “one of the leaders of an elite team that is super excited to launch the upcoming world’s fastest console(PS5) in 2020.” Although some […]
NewsAssetto Corsa Competizione version update 1.1 is now available on Steam. The free update adds the 2019 Blancpain GT Series season’s vehicles, teams and the Zandvoort Circuit. The update includes the following six cars: Audi R8 LMS EVO Lamborghini Huracán GT3 EVO AMR V8 Vantage GT3 Honda NSX GT3 EVO Porsche 991 II GT3 R […]
NewsVersion 1.3.0 for WRC 8 is now available on PC bringing with it the hotly-anticipated online multiplayer mode as well as a few fixes and enhancements. WRC 8 features new off-road physics on all road surfaces, a completely redesigned career mode, dynamic weather, 50 teams, 14 countries, 100+ stages, weekly challenges and an eSports mode. […]
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