To see out the new year’s celebrations, Studio 397 has shared an image teasing some upcoming content for their PC racing sim rFactor 2. The image (seen below) teases a 2019 “Gen2” Formula E car. 2018 was an exciting year for us here at Studio 397 #rFactor2 and we want to thank everyone out there […]
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The Grand Tour Game will hit virtual shelves in a little under two weeks and as you would imagine the marketing campaign is starting ramp up accordingly. The very latest piece of promotion for the upcoming racer shows none other than the stars of the entertainment show play the very game they are featured in. Entitled “The Grand […]
NewsPlenty of racing games over the years have dabbled in the art of getting sideways, however, how many dedicated drifting games can you think of? Enter Drift 19. Labelled as “the world’s first realistic drift driver simulator“, Drift 19 is inspired by the history of drifting and includes a number of iconic drifting vehicles which […]
NewsSlightly Mad Studios CEO Ian Bell has today confirmed that Project CARS 3, which was only announced recently, will see a change in direction. Posting on GTPlanet (post 106), Bell admits that Slightly Mad Studios had bitten off “more than we can properly chew” with Project CARS 2 and they are now looking to shift (pardon […]
NewsPolyphony, the guys behind the Gran Turismo series, recently took to the stage at the SIGGRAPH Asia 2018 industry event (which showcases the latest in computer graphics and techniques) to reveal that they have been secretly working on their own version of real-time ray tracing. Real-time ray tracing (which has been the stuff of dreams […]
NewsCodemasters hosted a couple of DiRT Rally 2.0 live streams recently where they showed off some never before seen locations and cars. The first stream (below) gives us our first glimpses of the Renault Megane RX, Porsche 911 RGT, and Peugeot 208 T16 R5 cars as well as the locations of Spain, Poland, and the […]
NewsWe’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 […]
NewsWRC 6 is set to become the very latest racing game to be included in Xbox’s Games with Gold programme starting next month. Anyone with an Xbox One and an Xbox Live Gold membership can download WRC 6 free of charge between January 16 – February 15. WRC 6 is the second officially licensed rally […]
NewsSimbin Studios UK has recently shared a GTR 3 teaser image to whet our appetites for the title’s 2019 release across the PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC. The teaser image (seen below) depicts the Mercedes AMG GT3 racing car. Simbin Studios, known for their racing sim releases, came back into business with a brand new […]
NewsMilestone 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 […]
ReviewsThe 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). […]
NewsWith just under two months to launch, Codemasters are gradually trickling through information on what we can expect to discover when DiRT Rally 2.0 finally hits retail in late February. The very latest trailer grants us much-anticipated look at some of the classic cars to be featured. Classic cars are a key aspect to DiRT […]
NewsStudio 397 has released the much-anticipated GT3 Challengers Pack for rFactor 2 just in time for Christmas. The pack, which costs £13.55 on the Steam Store, introduces some of the world’s most famous GT3 racing machines such as the McLaren 720S GT3, Audi R8 LMS GT3, Porsche 911 GT3 R, and the BMW M6 GT3. […]
NewsMilestone 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 […]
NewsAs you’ve been spending countless hours picking those perfect gifts for everyone lately why not treat yourself to some new racing games. The PlayStation Store is currently offering some very good deals on a range of racing titles playable on the PlayStation 4 console as part of their current “Games Under £9” sale. Highlights from the […]
NewsFollowing on from the recent unveiling of the PlayStation 4 and PC compatible Podium Racing Wheel F1 racing wheel, Fanatec has also lifted the veil on their new Xbox One and PC compatible ClubSport Steering Wheel Formula V2 steering wheel which will release on February 28, 2019, and is available to pre-order now for €349.95. […]
NewsSony recently released a new “My PS4 Life” feature which any PlayStation 4 owner can use to find out their first ever PlayStation 4 game they’ve played along with their top three games (based on hours spent playing), and their most rare trophy. Its the rarest trophy feature which has lead to people gaining decent […]
NewsThe futuristic arcade racer Xenon Racer, developed by Italian studio 3DClouds, is scheduled to launch (digitally and physically) in early 2019 for PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch and PC. The arcade racing title first came to our attention in early October this year with a release date set as “coming soon” hinting at a possible 2018 release. […]
NewsPorsche and iRacing have joined forces to launch a new, one-make esports championship in 2019. Entitled the Porsche iRacing World Championship Series, the competition will consist of 10 races that will be held “over several months throughout the year” with competitors battling it out to win a share of $100,000 (that’s just a tad over £79,000). […]
NewsFeral Interactive has announced that DiRT 4 will be released on macOS and Linux in 2019. Originally developed by Codemasters for PC and consoles, DiRT 4 is the latest title in the long-running DiRT series which dates back to 2007 which itself is seen as a continuation of the Colin McRae Rally titles from 1998 onwards. DiRT 4 aimed to […]
NewsThe free-to-play off-road kart racer Beach Buggy Racing 2 will be heading to mobile platforms on Wednesday, December 19. The sequel to Beach Buggy Racing, which has amassed over 70 million mobile players, will be available for download on iTunes, Google Play, and Amazon. The colourful racer will see you participate in the Beach Buggy Racing League […]
NewsThe fourth batch of premium DLC cars coming to Forza Horizon 4 has been revealed, ahead of their releases in the game over the next few weeks. As has been the case with Car Pass cars so far, the selection of vehicles cover a broad spectrum of car types and ages, ranging from pre-war sports […]
NewsA new trucking sim imaginatively titled “Truck Driver” is heading “soon” to the PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC. Truck Driver put you in the shoes of a budding…err…truck driver who has just inherited their Uncle’s truck and then decided to move to a new city to make a name for themselves and earn the respect […]
NewsA new hotfix has been made available for the early access PC racing sim Assetto Corsa Competizione. The version 0.4.1 patch addresses several annoyances found present when racing the newly added Ferrari 488 GT3 along with a small range of other fixes as detailed in the patch notes below. Earlier this week the fourth content […]
NewsA new (large) winter update of Asphalt 9: Legends is now available on the App Store, Google Play, and Microsoft Store. The new update adds 60 frames per second support exclusively for the iPhone Xs and iPhone Xs Max, a new “Slipstream” mode which challenges players to follow your opponent’s trail to charge your nitro bar, and new […]
NewsCodemasters has revealed the design of the DiRT Rally 2.0 Steelbook which has more than a passing resemblance to Colin McRae Rally 2.0’s artwork. The steelbook design uses the same turquoise colouring and lowercase font featured on the box art for Colin McRae Rally 2.0 over 18 years ago. That’s not all though, the steelbook also […]
NewsCodemasters has today released their very latest DiRT Rally 2.0 video as part of their ongoing dev insight series. The very latest video (seen immediately below) shines the light on some of the improvements we can expect to see over the original title which first released in December 2015. Chief Games Designer Ross Gowing explains […]
NewsWith the release of Forza Horizon 4‘s “Fortune Island” expansion today you may be curious to find out about its achievements list. Well, I’m happy to say there are a total of 24 achievements, revealed via True Achievements, making for a total of 500 Gamerscore. Highlights include driving on every road, discovering all treasure chests, […]
NewsThere’s good reason for Forza Horizon 4 fans to be excited as today marks the release of the title’s first ever expansion “Fortune Island”. The Fortune Island expansion allows players to race on a brand new island which promises “danger, treasure, and epic driving adventures”. You can get a taste of the Fortune Island expansion […]
NewsThe massive open-world racer The Crew 2 is available to play for free starting today until Sunday, December 16. This free period applies across all available platforms (PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC), and players will have complete access to the full game including the new Demolition Derby and PvP modes. The Crew 2 builds […]
NewsThe early access Kart racing sim KartKraft has undergone its latest update which sees a new mode along with a few fixes and tweaks to improve the overall experience. KartKraft build 0.1.0.1480 (who comes up with these names?) introduces a new “minimal time trial mode” which disables ghosts and only records your very best time […]
NewsToday marks the fourth content release for the early access PC racing sim Assetto Corsa Competizione bringing with it the Ferrari 488 GT3 racing car and the Hungaroring circuit. The Ferrari 488 GT3 joins the slowly growing list of racing cars for the title which features the BMW M6, Bentley Continental, and Lamborghini Huracan. You […]
NewsThe Grand Tour Game will stand out from the crowd of racers when it releases in the middle of next month by featuring seamless TV show-to-gameplay transitions. A bold move indeed, but how seamless could these transitions possibly be? According to Amazon Games Studios’ Craig Sullivan, who recently spoke to MCV, the transitions are believable […]
NewsSlightly Mad Studios is currently working on Project CARS 3, according to the developer’s CEO. In a post on the GTPlanet forums, Slightly Mad’s Ian Bell confirmed a sequel to Project CARS 2 is on the way, though no release date time-frames were cited. Bell also claims Project CARS 3 will be an ambitious title, […]
NewsYet more content has been released for Rocket League, in the form of the McLaren 570S Car Pack. As its name suggests, the DLC focuses on McLaren’s junior supercar. Players will also be able to personalise the car with the new wheels, toppers and antennas that also come in the pack. To allow Rocket League […]
NewsFanatec has announced the new flagship model in its force feedback wheel range: the Podium Racing Wheel F1. Compatible for the PC, PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 4 Pro systems, the Podium Racing Wheel F1 is an officially licensed Formula One product, and will be the sole provided wheel for the 2019 F1 Esports Series. The wheel […]
NewsCrash Team Racing is coming back in style next June complete with remastered HD visuals and online multiplayer racing to celebrate its 20th anniversary. That’s right, Crash Team Racing Nitro-Fueled will be power-sliding into players’ hands on June 21, 2019, across the PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and Switch consoles. Developed by Beenox and published by Activision, […]
NewsNew details on Forza Horizon 4’s Fortune Island expansion have been revealed, ahead of the DLC’s release next week. In the new expansion (which developer Playground Games is touting as the largest DLC it’s created for a Forza Horizon game), players will take part in a sort of car-based treasure hunt on the eponymous Fortune […]
NewsThe Grand Tour Game will utilise the same physics that underpin rFactor 2, the game’s creative director has revealed. Speaking to MCV, Amazon Games Studios’ Craig Sullivan confirmed the rFactor 2 developer Studio 397 had assisted in the development of The Grand Tour Game. Sullivan added that “[using] rFactor physics in our game” also helped […]
NewsWheel users should be able to have a “more intuitive” driving experience in Forza Motorsport 7, courtesy of the game’s overhauled force feedback system. Added in this month’s content update, the new setup is claimed to be a a “full physically based system” that allows players to have a “solid feeling of connection to the […]
NewsDemolition Derby, the second free update brought to Ubisoft’s open world racer, The Crew 2, releases today and will available to play across the PlayStation 4, Xbox One and PC platforms. The Demolition Derby update introduces the brand new Demolition Derby discipline where players will battle it out across two new arenas to earn a top-three spot […]
NewsGran Turismo Sport‘s December update is now available and adds the Tokyo Expressway South Route track along with seven new cars. The new “South Route” layout has been added to the Tokyo Expressway course which is based on the Shuto Expressway located in Tokyo, Japan. The South Route has a total length of 5,201 metres, […]
NewsThe iRacing development team has released their very latest 2019 Season 1 quarterly build which adds a plethora of new content to the PC racing sim. Chief additions include the dynamic time of day system (as seen in the video below), two new formula cars, and two new tracks. The two new formula cars are […]
NewsTHQ Nordic continues to expand its portfolio with the acquisition of the “Carmageddon” IP from the UK based Stainless Games. The acquisition itself is being handled by THQ Nordic AB, based in Karlstad, Sweden, and daily operations (sales and distribution, evaluation of sequels & new content etc.) will be done via THQ Nordic GmbH in […]
NewsA professional grade version of Slightly Mad Studios’ Project CARS racing game has been revealed at the 2018 Los Angeles Motor Show. Set to officially launch sometime in 2019, the Project CARS Pro platform has been designed as a “unique and distinct product with the ability to create unparalleled client experiences”. As a showcase of […]
NewsFeral Interactive has today announced that 2014’s GRID Autosport will be released on the Nintendo Switch in 2019. Originally developed and published by Codemasters for PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, and PC, and later brought to macOS, iPhone and iPad by Feral Interactive, GRID Autosport will be the first full racing simulator (of sorts) to come to Nintendo’s […]
NewsDecember’s PlayStation Plus line up has been revealed and subscribers that have sat on the fence with OnRush will finally have no excuse to try the experimental racer when it becomes available on Tuesday, December 4. OnRush features four event types: Countdown sees you passing through gates to add time to your team’s clock, Overdrive […]
NewsSector3 Studios continue to expand their car roster with today’s release of the GTR 4 car pack for PC racing sim RaceRoom Racing Experience. The GTR 4 car pack includes the KTM X-Bow GT4, Porsche Cayman GT4 CS MR and Lotus Evora GT4 race cars for players to get stuck into some entry level racing action. […]
NewsNintendo Switch and Xbox One players can now enjoy the retro-inspired racer Horizon Chase Turbo today complete with exclusive content for each platform in the shape of the new Playground mode and more. The Playground mode is described as a “rotative competition” which contains five new races each time. The time-limited tracks keep things varied […]
NewsFollowing its release on the Xbox One, PC, and PlayStation 4 last month, Spintires: MudRunner American Wilds Edition is now available on the Nintendo Switch. That’s right, Switch owners will now have the joy of driving real-world trucks in tons of mud complete with realistic physics. The title features 33 heavy vehicles including the likes of Ford, Chevrolet, and Western Star […]
NewsAn absolutely gorgeous 8K 120 fps video of Gran Turismo Sport has been recently showcased at the Inter BEE 2018 exhibition in Japan. The Gran Turismo Sport video, which was can only assume is pre-rendered, was shown via Sony’s giant 32×18 foot (or 440 inches if you prefer) crystal LED display (known as CLEDIS) which outputs 8K […]
NewsThe latest Euro Truck Simulator 2 map expansion entitled “Beyond the Baltic Sea” will be available this week, Thursday, November 29. Beyond the Baltic Sea DLC increases Euro Truck Simulator 2’s ever-expanding size by adding the countries of Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia, parts of western Russia, and the south of Finland. As you can expect, […]
NewsWe’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 […]
PreviewsThanks once more to Gran Turismo’s top man Kazunori Yamauchi we now know when the very next large update is coming to Gran Turismo Sport. That date is Wednesday, December 5 which means we’ll be basking in its delights just next week. Yamauchi has once again teased a selection of cars in silhouette form, can […]
NewsAhead of the final race of the 2018 Formula One World Championship, HTC has announced a McLaren-themed version of its Vive Pro virtual reality headset. Simply named the “HTC Vive Pro McLaren Edition”, the package a pair of 2018-spec controllers and a Vive Pro headset – with the latter sporting orange accents reminiscent of the […]
NewsDakar 18 will receive its first ever piece of DLC later this year with the addition of the Dakar Series: Desafío Ruta 40 rally. The new rally, set across five new countryside stages in Argentina, adds over 12,000km² to Dakar 18’s huge open world which will soon boast a total size of over 30,000km². The DLC includes brand […]
NewsThe absolutely legendary arcade racing title Out Run will be racing its way onto the Switch eShop early next year. Sega continues to expand their Sega Ages line-up with the classic arcade racing game which first released all the way back in 1986 to critical and commercial success. According to the official website Out Run […]
NewsEight new premium DLC cars have been revealed for Forza Horizon 4, ahead of their releases in the game over the next few weeks. Like the previous batch of Car Pass content, most of the cars are brand new to the Forza franchise. Only two are returning from an earlier game: the Honda S2000 and […]
NewsBigben and Kylotonn Racing Games has announced that V-Rally 4 will be launching on the Nintendo Switch on December 13 in Europe, and February 5, 2019 for the United States. V-Rally 4 will see you taking on its five disciplines of Rally, V-Rallycross, Hillclimb, Extreme-Khana, and Buggy, with the ultimate goal of becoming the Grand Champion […]
NewsLast week I took a trip to Yorkshire to check out Farming Simulator 19 and experience various farm related activities. On the lead-up to this excursion I was dreading the weather, imagining it would be a dreary, wet and freezing November day. But fortunately, the sun was shining, and this strange period of unusually warm […]
FeaturesThe free Series 3 update for Forza Horizon 4 is now available and adds a host of new additions including new wheels to new racing events in the Horizon Racing Cup, as well as new painting and upgrade options. The new advanced car painting options have been added to a number of cars including the […]
NewsItalian Developer Kunos Simulazioni has released a hotfix for their latest racing sim Assetto Corsa Competizione. This latest update (which should be available once players have restarted Steam) brings the sim racing title to version 0.3.4 and features a number of fixes and enhancements as detailed in the changelog below. Assetto Corsa Competizione’s Early Access […]
NewsSector3 Studios has revealed that the Lotus Evora GT4 will be added to RaceRoom Racing Experience. The Lotus Evora GT4 will join the KTM Xbow GT4 and Porsche Cayman Clubsport GT4 as part of the of the forthcoming GTR4 class update expected soon. The Lotus Evora GT4 is a potent racing machine thanks to its […]
NewsPre-orders are now open for the arcade retro-inspired racer Horizon Chase Turbo ahead of its Xbox One launch on November 28. Horizon Chase Turbo is a love letter to 16-bit racers of yesteryear taking cues from the likes of Out Run and Top Gear. On the subject of Top Gear (the game not the popular TV […]
NewsV-Rally 4 fans have had to exercise patience in waiting for the first DLC pack to arrive, fortunately, that wait now ends. The very first DLC, the Supercharge Pack, is now available on PlayStation 4, PC, and Xbox One. The Supercharge Pack gives players 5 exclusive liveries for some of the most popular cars in V-Rally 4, which can be […]
NewsThe FIA-certified Gran Turismo Championships “Nations Cup Final” tournament to determine the world’s top Gran Turismo Sport drivers culminated last weekend at the Monte-Carlo Bay Hotel & Resort in Monaco. After four rounds of intense action, Igor Fraga, 20, from Brazil, became the first ever Nations Cup Champion. Fraga, started with a 10-point lead from […]
NewsTHQ Nordic continues to expand with their latest acquisition of Bugbear Entertainment – the developers of Wreckfest. According to reports, THQ Nordic has acquired 90% of Bugbear Entertainment’s shares, with an option available to acquire the full 100% in the future. The deal includes the development studio and all intellectual property rights including the demolition […]
NewsAssetto Corsa Competizione – the new official Blancpain GT Series game has seen its third release go live bringing with it multiplayer features for the first time. Online functionalities are still very basic, however, it gives developer Kunos Simulazioni a chance to test the netcode and online systems as well as receive feedback from players. Currently, players […]
NewsBelieve 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 […]
NewsThe very latest DiRT Show live stream (hosted the other day) gives us yet another look at a preview version of DiRT Rally 2.0 ahead of its release next year. In the video (below, starting at 7:40) we see the iconic rear-wheel-drive Ford Mk II Escort in action from the bonnet cam as it tears […]
NewsFernando Alonso has confirmed he will return to the Indianapolis Motor Speedway next year, in another attempt at winning the Indy 500. As with his IndyCar debut in 2017, the two-time Formula One champion will race for McLaren at the 2019 Indy 500. Though the official announcement doesn’t mention a project partner, it’s likely that […]
NewsForza Horizon 4‘s first expansion has been officially announced, ahead of its release on 13th December 2018. Details on the ‘Fortune Island’ expansion are scarce at the moment, though it has been confirmed the add-on will feature “the largest, most extreme location ever seen in a [Forza] Horizon game”. Befitting the dramatic scenery, Fortune Island […]
NewsSega has released a brand new Team Sonic Racing video from the Tokyo Game Show, where Sonic Series Producer Takashi Lizuka provides an inside look into the development process of the upcoming racer. Iizuka discusses his inspiration behind the game’s team-based racing style and we also get a glimpse at some of the courses including […]
NewsToday marks the release of the motorbike combat racer Steel Rats across the PlayStation 4 and PC platforms (with an Xbox One version to follow “soon”). Steel Rats combines fast-paced destructive motorbike combat action with death-defying stunt-based gameplay played out on a 2.5D plane set in a retro-futuristic world. Check out the launch trailer below. […]
NewsSuperbike sim SBK Team Manager is now available on iOS and Android platforms. The World Superbike management simulation allows you to create and manage a full racing team, compete in the 2018 Motul FIM Superbike World Championship, and advise engineers, mechanics and riders with the ultimate goal of winning the world title. The full line-up of official championship […]
NewsA Scalextric-themed racing game, which originally released on mobile platforms, is now available to purchase on the Xbox One console. The slot-car racing title, developed by Sabec Limited, includes a track builder feature which enables players to build their own circuits before testing them in a race. Take a look at some Scalextric action in the trailer below. Scalextric […]
NewsBigmoon Entertainment, the Portuguese developer better known as an art studio for hit games franchises such as MotoGP and WRC, recently acquired the Dakar licence. An open-world annual rallying event known for endurance and reliability would surely be a great foundation for turning it into a computer game, especially with other open-world racing titles out […]
ReviewsGran Turismo Sport‘s latest update (version 1.29) is now available which adds the much-anticipated Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya track along with nine new cars, and more. The Spanish Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya track was first opened in 1991 and hosted events of the Summer Olympics the very next year. The track also plays host to the F1 […]
NewsRecently 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 […]
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