Nordic Games have released a trailer for MX vs ATV Supercross Encore which gives us our first official look at some gameplay. MX vs ATV Supercross Encore is an updated current generation version of MTX vs ATV Supercross which released for the Playstation 3, Xbox 360 and PC platforms last year. The game will launch […]
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PC racing sim RaceRoom Racing Experience has undergone a large update today. The new update introduces a wealth of new fixes to improve the overall general experience and sees improvements in multiplayer modes, audio and physics as well as various enhancements with several tracks and cars found within the sim. Furthermore today's update paves the […]
NewsNeed for Speed's recent car reveals increase the current confirmed car list total to over 50. There's been 51 cars confirmed so far to be precise with the possibility of more coming before the game launches in just two weeks time on November 3. A large portion of the cars are either Japanese favourites such […]
NewsDeveloper Psyonix have released their very latest patch for Rocket League for both the Playstation 4 and PC versions. The new 1.07 patch includes just a few tweaks, one of which includes improved UI functions in post-game ranked matches for instance. Rocket League players can currently earn some Halloween inspired items such as the “Fuzzy […]
NewsOur very latest comparison video sees Forza Motorsport 6 go head to head with Project CARS. The action takes place at Brands Hatch and we get behind the wheel of the iconic Lotus 49 which competed in the 1967 Formula One season. Despite the track and car being identical the cars handle completely differently in […]
NewsKylotonn Games have released two patches recently for the PC version of WRC 5. Patches 1.04 and 1.05 introduce support for the Logitech Driving Force GT and Logitech G25 racing wheels. Other additions include triple screen support, and the force feedback bug when reversing has been squashed. The development team are busy working on fixes […]
NewsFollowing on from our recent drift car video we now turn our attention to the monster trucks within The Crew's upcoming Wild Run expansion which is set to release on November 17. Straight from the off you can see the monster truck bouncing around on its suspension as Ivory Tower let us know in no […]
PreviewsrFactor 2's classic Monaco (Monte Carlo) and Spa-Francorchamps (Belgium) 1966 Grand Prix tracks have now been updated to version 2. The old version of Monte Carlo proved to be difficult to run on some systems with poor performance and stuttering plaguing the experience. The new version 2 update addresses these issues completely. Pop up and […]
NewsNordic Games have announced that MX vs ATV Supercross Encore will launch for the Playstation 4 and PC on October 27. Xbox One users will have to wait a bit longer sadly with Rainbow Studios currently working on the title for Microsoft's console with no release date yet announced. “We are extremely proud of the quality […]
NewsWRC 5, the very latest offering in the long-running WRC series, was officially released today worldwide. WRC 5 was developed by Kylotonn Games after they secured the official WRC license from Milestone who developed the first four games in the series (although it's possible Milestone will make a bid for the license in the future). […]
NewsThe 5.0 patch for Project CARS is now available for Playstation 4 players several days after it was first made publicly available on the PC. With no update just yet, Xbox One owners will have to remain patient, however developer Slightly Mad Studios assure us that it will be coming shortly. The Playstation 4 5.0 […]
NewsWe continue our WRC 5 coverage with a look at a British rally stage and we have a chat about the game in general too. This British rally stage showcases WRC 5's nice fog effects in the distance which helps to give the environment a feeling of authenticity, you can almost smell the dampness in […]
NewsAfter they teased the first ever screens over a week ago, Image Space Inc. (ISI) have now released the Joesville Speedway track for PC racing sim rFactor 2. The Joesville Speedway track is a tricky one allowing room for just two cars side by side only. Couple that with its short-oval of just 0.41 miles […]
NewsWe've got lots of preview action coming shortly (not to be confused with the PC closed beta) for the upcoming Wild Run expansion for The Crew, our first video takes a closer look at the drift spec cars. Alan immediately holds his hand up as being pretty terrible at drifting so don't expect us to […]
PreviewsAs many will already know, The Crew: Wild Run PC closed beta will start tomorrow, October 15, so let's have a run down of all of the content you can expect to get your hands on. Players taking part in the PC closed beta will have access to all of the new “extreme” vehicles, this […]
NewsWe give our early PC gameplay impressions on WRC 5, the very latest official WRC rally title offering in the long-running series. Unfortunately we couldn't get the game to run in our triple-screen setup and so had to settle for some single screen gameplay as we race around Australia in our Volswagen Polo. Alan's early […]
PreviewsIndie developer DragonJam Studios have recently released an alpha trailer of their upcoming PC racing game Wincars Racer. Wincars Racer is an online multiplayer arcade style racing game which is inspired by 90's racers such as Mario Kart, Sega Rally and Crazy Taxi. Although the game looks simple on the surface, Wincars Racer features the added […]
NewsElectronic Arts have revealed yet more cars for their upcoming racer Need for Speed. Acura RSX-S Chevrolet Corvette Z06 Dodge Challenger SRT8 Honda Civic Type-R Honda NSX Type-R Lamborghini Murcielago LP 670-4 SV Nissan Skyline GT-R V-Spec 1993 Porsche 911 Carrera S (993) Toyota GT86 Toyota Sprinter GT Apex Toyota Supra SZ-R For the […]
NewsWe go for something a little different on the YouTube channel with our latest DiRT Rally gameplay video. Our man at the wheel is Remco Hitman (you can check out his YouTube channel here) and he shares with us his fantastic setup which involves a large projection screen and a Leo Bodnar wheel for that […]
NewsWe run Project CARS alongside Forza Motorsport 6 at Watkins Glen in our latest side-by-side comparison video. Both titles are running on the Xbox One console and Alan discusses the many differences in the handling models. You'll notice too (if watching in the highest quality) that the replay footage in Project CARS runs smoothly at […]
NewsUbisoft have posted a video of their recent community event where many people from the racing game community (YouTubers, site admins, competition winners etc.) were invited to the Ivory Tower studios to get a hands on with The Crew's upcoming Wild Run expansion. During the video, (below, around 3:17) Ivory Tower producer Stephane Beley drops […]
NewsKylotonn Games have released their third trailer for WRC 5 which is due for release in the UK in just a matter of days now. The third trailer showcases the Volkswagen Polo R WRC car as it eats up the various rally stages. We get a glimpse of WRC 5's night time racing along with […]
NewsWe decide to pit Forza Motorsport 6 up against F1 2015 in our very latest comparison video. The two pieces of gameplay come from the cutting room floor and we decided to piece them together to make a rough comparison video. We're driving an F1 car in both games obviously albeit from slightly different viewpoints. […]
NewsOne week ago we brought you news that two of the co-founders of Criterion Games (the folks that brought us the amazing Burnout series) announced that they are working on a spiritual successor to the aforementioned series. #ShinyRedSomething will be the spiritual successor to "the third one." — Official TFE (@3FieldsEnt) October 8, 2015 […]
NewsWe caught up with Foam Entertainment, developer of the upcoming PC music-based racing title Drive Any Track, at this year's EGX. Drive Any Track is inspired by AudioSurf, Ridge Racer, Wipeout and even the slightly bonkers but awesome Vib Ribbon. The goal of the game is to score points and stay in time with the […]
InterviewsThe 5.0 patch for the PC version of Project CARS is now available and includes a large number of fixes and improvements as well as improved Oculus Rift VR support. Among the many improvements include improved AI behaviour in pit lanes, improved frame rate at Watkins Glen, the external view clipping through steep banked sections […]
NewsAfter lots of teasing the Dream Pack 2 DLC has finally been released for Assetto Corsa. The new DLC package adds the Circuit of Catalunya in GP and Moto GP configurations and eight new cars which come in ten different forms. The Circuit of Catalunya proved to be a tricky track to recreate in Assetto […]
NewsAfter testing the Lotus 49 recently in Forza Motorsport 6 we decided to try out the very same car in Project CARS. We're using the Thrustmaster T500 base and once again testing the Thrustmaster 599XX Evo 30 wheel rim. The video footage gives us 4 viewpoints of the Project CARS action which is running on […]
NewsDriveclub is celebrating its 1st birthday and as promised by Evolution Studios, it is currently undergoing a big "fame event". The Playstation Plus version of Driveclub was finally withdrawn last Tuesday, October 6. If you didn't grab the game before the deadline, the only way to play Driveclub is to buy the full game (unless […]
NewsSlightly Mad Studios have released two new screenshots teasing the Toyota TS040 Hybrid Le Mans Prototype (LMP1) racing car for Project CARS. Recently Slightly Mad Studios released the Aston Martin Track Expansion as part of their monthly DLC plans for Project CARS. The new expansion consisted of three cars and the Mojave testing track located […]
NewsDeveloper Milestone have not ruled out the possibility to once again make a bid for the official WRC license. Alex Zucca, the lead director for Milestone's upcoming rally title Sebastien Loeb Rally Evo, was asked by Redbull whether they would be interested in getting the license back. Alex Zucca stated “Certainly the license carries with […]
NewsAlan has been busy testing the Thrustmaster 599XX Evo 30 rim recently with a plethora of titles. In our latest testing session we turn our attention to the Playstation 4 exclusive racer Driveclub. To amp up the challenge we've opted for a race in heavy rain with the super powerful Ferrari, not a cocktail for […]
NewsWe've got our hands on a copy of WRC 5 before its launch on October 16 and have quickly put together a preview video to give you a glimpse of the future content we have coming up shortly. We focus on the Playstation 4 version and have been testing many stages with different surfaces and […]
PreviewsrFactor 2 developer Image Space Inc. (ISI) have been sharing teaser images of a new track as of late. Today the dev team revealed that the mystery track is actually an updated version of a classic rFactor track by the name of the Joesville Speedway. The development team have yet to mention any release […]
NewsIvory Tower, the developers of The Crew will soon be inviting players to participate in a PC closed beta to sample the upcoming content from the Wild Run expansion, due for release on November 17. Automatic access will be granted to all PC players of The Crew, players who have tried the PC trial version […]
NewsPsyonix will be getting their spook on this Halloween by releasing some fangtastically scary items for Rocket League. The full list of item of “tricks and treats” can be seen below: “Calavera” Antenna “Candy Corn” Rocket Trail “Carriage” Wheels “Fuzzy Brute” Antenna “Fuzzy Vampire” Antenna “Pumpkin” Topper Rocket League's “Revenge of the Battle-Cars” DLC […]
NewsTeamVVV were at EGX (the UK's largest gaming event) this year and we could not resist the chance of getting our hands on some VR tech. On show was the HTC Vive virtual reality headset which was developed in conjunction with Valve, the very same team who brought us classics such as Half-life and Portal. […]
NewsDeveloper Milestone have released a fresh batch of Sebastien Loeb Rally Evo screenshots which showcase some rather splendid looking lighting effects and road surface details. The new images all come from the French rally, you'll notice a rallycross track posted to the right which some fans have been speculating might actually be Loheac, what do […]
NewsAfter a little break we return to some Project CARS gameplay action and take a look at the newly released Mojave Cougar Ridge testing track whilst driving the equally new Aston Martin Vantage GTE. The Mojave circuit provides a decent challenge with its complex and technical nature which includes both high and low speed sections […]
NewsOne month after it was first announced, developer Techland (yes the guys who usually deal with zombie games) have released another batch of screenshots for their upcoming Speedway simulation title FIM Speedway Grand Prix 15. FIM Speedway Grand Prix 15 is an officially licensed game based on the 2015 season. This means you can expect […]
NewsKunos Simulazioni have confirmed that the Dream Pack 2 DLC for Assetto Corsa will be available to download on October 8 and will cost €7.99. The Dream Pack 2 DLC includes the Circuit of Catalunya which was built by using laser-scanning technology, and comes in GP and MotoGP configurations. The upcoming DLC pack also features […]
NewsAnnounced a couple of weeks ago, Rocket League's next DLC pack entitled “Revenge of the Battle-Cars” will be launching on October 13. The new DLC pack contains two old cars (Scarab and Zippy) from its predecessor SARPBC (that's Supersonic Acrobatic Rocket-Powered Battle-Cars, bet you're glad you asked, right?). Developer Psyonix recently stated that bringing old […]
NewsAquiris Game Studios have confirmed that their retro-inspired racer Horizon Chase, which released for iOS devices earlier this year, will now be coming to the Playstation 4 console. When Horizon Chase was first announced, Aquiris were not ruling out any consoles so it's perhaps not a great surprise to see it heading to Sony's console. […]
NewsEnjoyUp Games have announced that their upcoming retro-inspired racer, Rock ‘N Racing Off Road DX, will be releasing for the Xbox One console on October 16. Rock ‘N Racing Off Road was first released on the Wii U back in January and it seems as though this new Xbox One version doesn’t expand on it […]
NewsWe take DiRT Rally's recent “Flying Finland” update for a spin in our latest gameplay video. Alan is driving the classic Subaru Impreza WRC from 2001, which was added to the game in the recent update alongside the equally impressive 2001 Ford Focus WRC, and takes on one of the new stages from Finland. Alan […]
NewsThe President of Sony's Worldwide Studios has stated that he'd like to see Gran Turismo 7 support PlayStation VR. Talking recently with Eurogamer, Shuhei Yoshida said “Many trial tests we've been doing, some genres just work fine. One of those genres is racing games. So when Gran Turismo comes out on PS4, I'd like to […]
NewsTwo co-founders of Criterion Games who brought us the arcade racing series Burnout have announced that they are currently busy working on a spiritual successor to the much-loved series. The two former members of Criterion Games, Alex Ward and Fiona Sperry, left the team last year to form a new studio that goes by the […]
NewsSebastien Loeb Rally Evo developers Milestone have been releasing several screenshots of their upcoming rally title over the last few days. The new screenshots showcase a few of cars from the game, including the Citroen Saxo rally car, along with some impressive looking environments, not to mention some nice wet weather and particle effects too. […]
NewsHardware: Rivals, which was first announced last month, is now playable thanks to a Playstation 4 beta which launched just the other day. The beta is accessible to Playstation Plus subscribers only and can be downloaded from the Plus section of the Playstation Store. Currently the developers are letting in players on a first-come-first-served basis, when […]
NewsThe “Flying Finland” update has been released for DiRT Rally which brings with it lots of new content, chief among them being the 12 new stages from Finland. The version 0.8 update also sees the introduction of two iconic rally cars in the shape of the 2001 Ford Focus WRC and the Subaru Impreza WRC […]
NewsBad news for Burnout fans as the developer, Criterion Games, recently told a fan, who asked if a burnout HD collection was in the works, that they are instead busy spending their time on “newer, even better things” The full exchange went like this; Fan – “what about the Burnout Collection bundle for PS4/Xbox One […]
NewsThe much anticipated course maker feature finally comes to Gran Turismo 6 in today's v1.21 update after it was revealed only yesterday that the fan-favourite feature would indeed make its way to the racing title after much speculation, time and bucket loads of doubt. You can shape your tracks to your heart's desire changing the […]
NewsFollowing on from Polyphony boss Kazunori Yamauchi's comments back in June who confirmed that the long-anticipated course maker feature would still be coming to Gran Turismo 6, I'm happy to say that the course maker will indeed be releasing, but here's the thing – it's coming tomorrow, September 30! The news broke earlier today exclusively via […]
NewsElectronic Arts (EA) have released a new Need for Speed trailer as promised which focuses on the game's many aspects of car customisation. Need for Speed's car customisation is very extensive and it's not an exaggeration to say that nearly every area of the car can be tinkered with to your liking. Needless to say, […]
NewsWe got our hands on the new Thrustmaster Ferrari 599XX Evo 30 rim last week well ahead of its launch. We decide to give the wheel a spin on the PC racing sim RaceRoom Racing Experience. We head to the recently released Spa circuit in R3E and jump aboard the Citroen racing car. The multi-cam […]
PreviewsEvolution Studios have been keeping up with their recent promise of adding new sprint mode tracks every week for free until Christmas. Two weeks ago Paul Rustchynsky, Game Director at Evolution Studios, stated that Driveclub will undergo a “big” update which is set to arrive sometime in October. No one knows for sure what this […]
NewsLast week Electronic Arts (EA) broke their eight month silence on their mobile racer Need for Speed: No Limits by releasing a new teaser trailer. We now find ourselves just two days away from getting our hands on the title with its release of September 30 for iOS and Android devices. "Purchases will allow players […]
NewsDuring a Q & A segment at the EGX event, the President of Sony's worldwide studios commented on the prospect of revisiting the much-loved futuristic racing series Wipeout. Shuhei Yoshida, when asked whether Wipeout would even return, answered “Never say never”. "There are many IPs that we kind of stopped iterating with new games. One […]
NewsWe are at this year's Euro Gamer Expo or EGX and decided to make a show floor overview video to give you a good idea of what footage we'll have coming up shortly. The video also gives you a good idea of what to expect if you've never been to EGX previously. The event, taking […]
NewsThe first official expansion for Farming Simulator 15 is due out shortly before the end of October this year. The new vehicles and tools come from famous manufacturers such as Rostselmash, Tatra and many more. When you add the GOLD expansion's vehicles and tools to those already existing in Farming Simulator 15, you get a […]
NewsImage Space Incorporated (ISI) have released the Brookdale Speedway track for their PC racing sim rFactor 2. The 1.43 mile oval features wide sections which make for some decent side by side racing action. ISI have offered some tips to players: “With most setups, you want to take the perceived ideal line, close to the […]
NewsThe open beta of Euro truck Simulator 2’s 1.21 update has gone live, although referred to as a mostly maintenance release, there’s still some new bits to get excited over. For instance, the 1.21 update paves the way for the new upcoming Cabin Accessories DLC which enables you to decorate your cabin for that personal […]
NewsDusenberry Martin (DM) Racing have announced that an updated version of NASCAR '15 entitled NASCAR '15 Victory Edition will be launching next month and that existing NASCAR '15 players will have access to the updated version for free. NASCAR '15 Victory Edition is basically an in-season update for NASCAR '15 for the Playstation 3, Xbox […]
NewsThe development team at Wreckfest have been busy recreating real-world racing tracks for their upcoming banger racing and demolition derby inspired game. The very next update will include a playable prototype of the track which will give us a decent look at it in a more finished state. BugBear also state the next update will […]
NewsEvolution Studios have gifted Driveclub players the chance to earn double the amount of fame points this weekend with any of the Nissan cars found within the game. Driveclub's season pass was recently discounted to a very reasonable £9.99. The pass includes a staggering amount of content including 38 additional cars, 176 extra tour events […]
NewsIvory Tower have released some gameplay footage of The Crew's Wild Run expansion showing a monster truck driving through the streets of the US and smashing through a police roadblock. Looking at the footage leaves me somewhat disappointed, as much as I love the idea of driving these massive monsters through the streets it would […]
NewsKylotonn Games have released the minimum and recommended PC specifications for their upcoming racing title WRC 5. The recommended specs require you to have a pretty beefy graphics card and a decent amount of memory too. Take a look at the minimum and recommended specs below. Minimum: OS: Windows® 7 Processor: Intel® Core i3 / […]
NewsAST Racing Neo has long been thought of as an F-Zero inspired futuristic racing title. To really hammer home the connection, developer Shin'en Multimedia have announced today that they have hired the very voice actor who has worked on a previous F-Zero title. FAST Racing Neo is the successor to 2011's FAST Racing League, and […]
NewsNeed for Speed is a game that divides people, you probably either love the handling or hate it. With such varying tastes Electronic Arts (EA) are trying hard to appeal to a broader spectrum of racing game fans by introducing a wealth of handling options so that players can effectively create their own handling model. […]
NewsWe hop onboard the wonderful Lotus 49 and we take it to Brands Hatch in our latest dose of Forza Motorsport 6 gameplay action. This no-comment run is split into four segments which include the cockpit view and the synced replay footage. Alan has a 4-lap cruise with the classic racer with all assists turned […]
NewsAs promised, Electronic Arts have confirmed another batch of cars for their upcoming Need for Speed reboot due to launch in early November. Dodge SRT Viper Mazda MX-5 1996 Mercedes-AMG GT Porsche 911 Carrera S (991) Nissan Fairlady 240ZG Lotus Exige S Nissan GT-R Premium Lamborghini Aventador LP 700-4 Subaru Impreza WRX STI Its […]
NewsElectronic Arts have released the full list of achievements and trophies for their upcoming arcade racing title Need for Speed. Achievements and trophies can be unlocked by becoming an Icons for each of the five ways to play along with a gold trophy or 110G for becoming the ultimate icon. Increasing your rep level will […]
NewsDiRT Rally's upcoming version 0.80 update will add Finland to its list of rally locations among many other updates and changes. Along with the addition of Finland, with its tricky dips and jumps, v0.80 will see the inclusion of custom championships. Codemasters' Jamie Lowes explains: “This mode separates difficulty from event duration. If you’re short […]
NewsElectronic Arts (EA) have finally broken their silence and have released a new teaser trailer for their upcoming mobile racer Need for Speed: No Limits. We last wrote about the racer some eight months ago so you'd be forgiven for completely forgetting about this title altogether. Need for Speed: No Limits ironically does have limits […]
NewsHere's a quick Project CARS no-comment run to break up the Forza Motorsport 6 action. We head once again to Watkins Glen (after testing this very track in Forza Motorsport 6) and get behind the wheel of a Le Mans racer. The multi-cam video gives us three viewpoints of the action including the replay footage […]
NewsMilestone have released a new customisation trailer for their upcoming racer Sebastien Loeb Rally Evo. The new trailer gives us a brief look at the various liveries and colour schemes available for the title which gives you the opportunity to make some rather striking looking vehicles. Take a look at the various visual customisation options […]
NewsiRacing.com have recently announced plans to bring the 2016 Audi R8 LMS to their PC racing simulation. “We’re proud to welcome Audi to iRacing and, along with iRacers all around the world, we look forward to racing the virtual R8 LMS,” said Steve Myers, iRacing.com Executive Vice President and Executive Producer. “The GT3 class features […]
NewsWe pit Forza Motorsport 6 up against Project CARS and compare the very different handling models in each. Both titles are running on the Xbox One console and we have virtually the same car running on the Brands Hatch track in each. We switch the audio from one game to the next too so you […]
NewsRocket's League's next DLC pack has been announced and it takes inspiration from its predecessor Supersonic Acrobatic Rocket-Powered Battle-Cars (SARPBC). Each of the two new (old) cars will have six decals a piece along with three new paint types, two new sets of wheels, two new boost trails, two antennas, four new toppers and five […]
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