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Check out our exclusive Dakar 18 preview gameplay
We recently attended a Dakar 18 event where we got a hands-on with a preview version of the off-road racer which is due to hit shelves on September 11 for PlayStation 4, Xbox One and PC. Developed by Bigmoon Entertainment, Dakar 18 aims to be a realistic simulation of the famous off-road endurance event where […]
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FIA European Truck Racing Championship first look
We’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 […]
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The Crew 2 review
Released back in 2014, The Crew was an admirably ambitious open-world racer by French developer Ivory Tower, a newly-formed studio comprising of former Eden Games developers responsible for the fabled Test Drive Unlimited series. Set in a sprawling open world representing the entire United States of America, it was a commendable first effort that fell […]
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E3 2019: WRC 8 Monte Carlo preview gameplay
After 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 […]
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F1 2018 review
F1 2018 is the fourth iteration of F1 in the current console generation. F1 2017 was an excellent title and deservedly received a 9/10 from us. The foundation was set and I was keen to see how various elements would move on, besides the challenge of integrating the halo, so how did it do? On […]
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E3 2019: WRC 8 controller handling preview
Following 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 […]
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V-Rally 4 review
Recently Kylotonn has been swiftly expanding their foothold in the racing genre by bringing several titles back from the dead. We’ve had the already released, and somewhat average, Flatout 4 (the first main title since 2011). Also, an announcement in late 2016 suggests (although not yet confirmed) that the French development team is working on […]
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E3 2019: FIA European Truck Racing Championship preview
Following 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 […]
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Ford launches its works “Fordzilla” Esports racing teams at Gamescom
Ford’s motorsport exploits now include racing events in the virtual world, as the carmaker has revealed the first details of its new “Fordzilla” Esports venture. Launched at this year’s Gamescom expo in Cologne, Germany, Ford’s new Esports teams will allow racing game players across Europe represent the Blue Oval in high-level virtual racing events and […]
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Need for Speed Heat coming November 8, watch the new trailer
Electronic Arts (EA) have today confirmed the latest game in the long-running Need for Speed franchise is indeed called Need for Speed Heat. The arcade racer, developed by Ghost Games, will release worldwide on November 8 across the PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC platforms. If you can’t wait that long, you can get in […]
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It’s looking more likely the next Need for Speed is called ‘Heat’
More Need for Speed rumours have surfaced very recently lending more weight to the supposed “Heat” name. Reddit user DanLiGamin (via GTPlanet) spotted the URL “nfs-heat-reveal-trailer” which redirects to the official Need For Speed YouTube channel. The same Reddit user even a captured thumbnail supposedly from the upcoming reveal trailer giving us a look at […]
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DiRT Rally 2.0’s Seasons 3 & 4 DLC content launching this month
Codemasters has confirmed that DiRT Rally 2.0‘s Season Three and Four DLC content will be available from August 27. Season Three sees the return of rallies Finland and Greece as well as brand new vehicles including the Peugeot 206 Rally, the 2001 Subaru Impreza, and more. Besides the rallies and cars, players will also be […]
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Need for Speed 2019 to be revealed on Wednesday, August 14
Fans eagerly awaiting the reveal for the upcoming Need for Speed title will not have long to wait. A countdown has appeared on the official Need for Speed website which points to the game’s reveal this Wednesday, August 14 (3pm UK time). Following the reveal this Wednesday, the game will also be shown off at […]
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Oculus VR support added to Dirt Rally 2.0; PSVR support ruled out
Codemasters has finally added virtual reality support to DiRT Rally 2.0 – though only for players on the PC with Oculus headsets. Upon installing the latest “version 1.7” update, players of the rally racing game on Steam will be able to experience the game using their Oculus devices. This, the developers claim, will allow players […]
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Off-the-wall road trip game Jalopy coming to Xbox One in September
Jalopy, the slightly bizarre road trip simulation game set in the former Eastern Bloc, will be making its console debut on September 27 when it launches on the Xbox One. Jalopy has caused quite a stir on the PC already and has amassed a very impressive tally of “half a million players” according to the […]
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Forza Motorsport 6 will be pulled from the Xbox Store on 15th September
Forza Motorsport 6‘s days on the Xbox Store are numbered, as the title will be taken off from the digital storefront in just over five weeks’ time. Following in the footsteps of Forza titles that have come before, Forza Motorsport 6 will reach what developer Turn 10 Studios refers to as “End of Life Status” […]
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Online race disqualifications added in Forza Motorsport 7’s final update
Forza developer Turn 10 Studios has outlined the features of the final major content update for Forza Motorsport 7. Of the new additions, perhaps the most significant is the new online race disqualification feature. Limited to private lobbies and the Forza Race Regulations-enabled public hopper, the tool will automatically kick the offending driver out of […]
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Here’s everything included in GT Sport’s recent update
Gran Turismo Sport has just received its latest major update bringing with it the usual array of new cars, additional campaign events, and more. Update 1.41 sees the addition of five new vehicles ranging from sports cars to a thoroughbred Le Mans works model. Check out the five new additions below. Honda S800 ’66 (N100) […]
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“Need for Speed Heat” listed on Austrian video game store
An entry for “Need for Speed Heat” has been listed on Austrian video game store Gameware.at along with what looks like an obvious placeholder box art. Sadly no new information is obtainable from the listing (seen below) on a game that is expected to be officially revealed at Gamescom in just a few short weeks. […]
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Daytona Prototype racers confirmed for GRID in latest car list reveal
The upcoming GRID reboot’s car roster has been fleshed out again, with developer Codemasters confirming additional road and racing vehicles for its multi-platform title. Of the 10 new cars that have been announced, perhaps the highlight is the two Daytona Prototype racing cars that have now been confirmed for GRID: the Acura ARX-05 and the […]
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Video: FIA European Truck Racing Championship overview
With the recent release of FIA European Truck Racing Championship, we crack open the title to reveal all of its game modes, tracks, and more courtesy of our very latest overview video. To say truck racing games on the console are rare is understating it, so we were more than a little intrigued when the […]
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Project CARS 3 will be a “revolution” according to dev
Slightly Mad Studios’ CEO Ian Bell has recently taken to Twitter teasing details on their upcoming racing title Project CARS 3. According to Bell, Project CARS 3 is going to be a “Revolution” (teasing both a fundamental change in direction and the supposed name of the sequel “Project CARS Revolution”). The next Project CARS is […]
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New WRC 8 video dives into the career mode
BigBen has released a new gameplay video which gives us an overview of the newly revamped career mode for WRC 8. It’s fair to say the career modes in WRC 5, WRC 6, and WRC 7 were very similar and in need of a refresh. Thankfully the new career mode in WRC 8 is radically […]
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Video: FIA European Truck Racing gameplay
With today’s release of FIA European Truck Racing Championship, we thought it fitting to take the game for a spin. We take to the very undulating Belgian circuit of Zolder for a quick race where we throw all caution to the wind and put the peddle to the metal. Of course, in order to really […]
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FIA European Truck Racing Championship is now available
Today marks the release of FIA European Truck Racing Championship, the official racing simulation of the ETRC, across the PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC, with a Nintendo Switch version to follow on August 5. Developed by N Racing, the game will use the KT Engine which has been utilised to create several recent racing […]
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Revamped Wales Rally comes to DiRT Rally 2.0
A revamped version of the Wales Rally (from the original DiRT Rally) is now available for DiRT Rally 2.0. The Wales Rally, available now across all three platforms, will see you navigate the wet and slippery gravel roads as you drive through forest areas which open up giving you ample opportunity to stamp on the […]
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First gameplay trailer drops for Codemasters’ GRID reboot
Codemasters has shown off more aspects of its upcoming GRID reboot, in the title’s first official gameplay trailer. According to the developer, the upcoming racer’s new “Race for Glory” gives prospective players a taste of the “intense racing action” they’ll take part in as they progress through the game, across the various disciplines represented in […]
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Version 1.6 of DiRT Rally 2.0 now available
Version 1.6 of DiRT Rally 2.0 is now available (across all platforms) which addresses a range of bugs as well as a few tweaks based on fan feedback. Perhaps the biggest highlight of today’s update is the new audio package for the iconic Lancia Delta S4. The updated audio features recordings of the real-world Delta […]
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VR racer Touring Karts releasing this year for PSVR, Vive & Oculus
Touring Karts is a kart racer scheduled to launch across the PlayStation VR, Vive, Oculus Rift, and WMR in VR form, and across mobile, PC, PlayStation 4, and Switch platforms in non-VR form before the end of the year. The title will feature four different viewpoints ranging from full VR immersion to a comfort mode […]
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Art of Rally is a top-down racer from Absolute Drift dev
Art of Rally is an upcoming retro-inspired top-down racer from the makers of Absolute Drift. Sporting a handling model that has been overhauled from Absolute Drift, Art of Rally will make for a more predictable and forgiving experience (and that’s certainly not a bad thing given the general difficulty found in Absolute Drift). The rally […]
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Utah expansion announced for American Truck Simulator
SCS Software has recently lifted the veil on their latest expansion for American Truck Simulator: Utah. Expected to launch later this year, the Utah expansion (the seventh state in the game) will give players the chance to experience its diverse landscapes, from its famous red rocks to its snowcapped mountain ranges. You can view the […]
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We play an hour of Truck Driver on the PS4
Truck 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 […]
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WRC 8 Chile & Monte Carlo gameplay previews
We 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 […]
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Upcoming GRID reboot suffers a delay
The upcoming GRID reboot from Codemasters was originally due to hit shelves this September, however, the release has now been delayed to give “added exposure” to the title. The delay will see the racer launch on October 11, some four weeks later than originally planned. Codemasters have stated that buyers of the Ultimate Edition will […]
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Forza Motorsport 7’s final content update is coming this August
Forza Motorsport 7‘s post-launch support will soon be coming to an end, as the title’s final major update will be released next month. Speaking on the July 2019 edition of the Forza Monthly livestream, FM7’s creative director Chris Esaki confirmed the game’s support is being wound down so the developer Turn 10 Studios can concentrate […]
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Here’s FIA European Truck Racing Championship’s release date
Bigben has today announced that FIA European Truck Racing Championship, the official racing simulation of the ETRC, will be screeching its way over to the PlayStation 4, Xbox One, PC, and Switch on July 18, 2019. Developed by N-Racing, FIA European Truck Racing Championship utilises the KT Engine which has been used to develop games […]
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Wreckfest’s PS4 and Xbox One release date revealed
Last June saw the release of the PC version of the demolition-derby style racer Wreckfest after almost five years in an early access state. PlayStation 4 and Xbox One versions were due to follow in November last year, however, just one month from the scheduled release came the almost inevitable news that the console versions […]
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Overpass first look preview
Overpass 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 […]
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GT Sport’s June update out now with new track and cars
Gran Turismo Sport‘s June update is finally here and its a fairly big one. Today’s update adds a total of five new cars, the Sardegna Road track, and the usual array of additional GT League events along with extra Circuit Experience and Scapes content. Update 1.40 adds an interesting mix of cars which span five […]
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Tomorrow’s GT Sport update will add 5 new cars & Sardegna Road Track
Gran Turismo Sport‘s very next update is scheduled to arrive tomorrow, June 27, and will add five new cars to the title as well as the Sardegna Road track. Update 1.40 will add the following five cars: Chevrolet Camaro Z28 ’69 (N300) Toyota Tundra TRD Pro ’19 (N400) Toyota Sports 800 ’65 (N100) Renault Sport […]
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Car Mechanic Simulator out now on PS4 & Xbox One
The Car Mechanic Simulator series has enjoyed several releases on the PC over the years, leaving consoles owners wandering how good of a virtual mechanic they could’ve been. Now I’m delighted to report the franchise is available from today for the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One consoles for the first time. Car Mechanic Simulator enables […]
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GT Sport: wet weather update could be coming very soon
Gran Turismo Sport is looking set to get a wet weather update soon. In a recently released official Gran Turismo video (seen below), Esports racer Coque Lopez talks us through his hot lap at a very wet Red Bull Ring. His Peugeot RCZ Gr. B car is fitted with “Heavy Wet” tyres which suggest we […]
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Top Gear-themed content coming to Forza next month
A tweet on the official Forza Motorsport Twitter feed has suggested some Top Gear-themed content is coming to at least one Forza game next month. In a preview post for next week’s “Forza Monthly” livestream, the “Chevrolet LeBlanc Track-Tor” as devised by Matt LeBlanc for the 25th series of Top Gear can clearly be seen. […]
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Codemasters announces first 12 cars coming to GRID reboot
Codemasters has revealed the first batch of cars that players can look forward to racing in this year’s GRID reboot. Of the dozen vehicles confirmed so far, half of them are dedicated racing vehicles. These are further split 50/50 between GT racers like the Ferrari 488 GTE, and touring cars such as the Audi RS3 […]
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AI driver transfers will feature in F1 2019’s career mode
An intriguing new feature has been announced for F1 2019‘s singleplayer career mode: AI-controlled drivers will be able to transfer between teams. While players have long been able to do this themselves in various Formula One game campaigns, this is the first time a Codemasters-developed title has ever allowed the non-player controlled characters to also […]
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The latest KartKraft video has to be seen to be believed
KartKraft has today received a new update bringing the Herman Tilke designed Atlanta Motorsports Park as part of build 0.1.0.1780 of the karting simulator. As you’d expect, a new gameplay video has also been released to show off the new track, and boy does the early access title look great right now. The onboard camera […]
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F1 2019: Formula 2 gameplay with commentary
We’re mere days away from the release of F1 2019, in light of that fact, Codemasters has released a series of small gameplay videos showcasing various aspects of the upcoming officially licensed Formula One title. The very first video showcases the much-anticipated Formula 2 content the game has to offer. In the video (below) we […]
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E3 2019: FIA European Truck Racing Championship preview
Following 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 […]
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E3 2019: WRC 8 controller handling preview
Following 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 […]
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Latest GRID gameplay videos show Brands Hatch track
The very latest GRID gameplay videos from E3 2019 have emerged giving us a look at the Brands Hatch track in action. A total of two videos have been released by Codemasters showing us the Porsche RSR and Chevrolet Corvette racing cars tearing up the challenging UK-based circuit at sunset coating the whole scene in […]
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Take a look at the fast-paced TV advert for F1 2019
To whet our already ravenous appetites, Codemasters has today released their TV advert for F1 2019. The trailer captures the rivalries that have emerged with this year’s Formula One World Championship, so you’ll see some exhilarating wheel to wheel shenanigans as well as some minor crashes here and there. You’ll have to soak in the […]
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E3 2019: WRC 8 Monte Carlo preview gameplay
After 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 […]
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Forza Horizon 4’s LEGO Speed Champions expansion launches
Mere days after the announcement, Forza Horizon 4‘s LEGO Speed Champions expansion is now available for purchase. The very colourful and charming LEGO Speed Champions expansion gives players the chance to race and explore the newly added LEGO Valley in Forza Horizon 4. Players can amass brick collections to construct their ‘Master Builder’s House’ which […]
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F1 2019’s compatible wheels and controllers revealed
With the launch date of this year’s officially licensed Formula One title getting ever nearer, Codemasters has released the full list of supported racing wheels and controllers across all three available platforms. F1 2019 will grant players the opportunity to get behind the wheel of a Formula 2 car for the first time ever. Classics […]
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American Truck Simulator’s Washington map expansion out now
SCS Software has released its very latest map expansion for American Truck Simulator. The Washington map expansion, which retails for USD $ 11.99, € 11.99, £ 8.99, brings the natural beauty of the “Evergreen State” from its Pacific Coast beaches to snowcapped mountain ranges and bustling cities including Seattle and Spokane. Players, or should that […]
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Xbox’s head confirms their next console will have a disc drive
The next-generation of Xbox console will still have a physical disc drive according to Xbox head Phil Spencer. Speaking to GamesIndustry.biz, Spencer understands the advantages of digital media, however, he and his team are not going to force Xbox gamers into an all-digital future just yet. “More and more players are buying digital. We think […]
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Top-down racer Circuit Superstars coming to PS4, Xbox One, Switch & PC
Square Enix today announced Circuit Superstars, a top-down racer set to launch in 2020 across the Xbox One, PlayStation4, Nintendo Switch, and PC. Formally known as Apex Racing League, Circuit Superstars combines arcade-style top-down racing with a fairly realistic driving model that newcomers and racing veterans alike can get a lot from. Circuit Superstars features […]
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FIA European Truck Racing Championship first look
We’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 […]
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E3 2019: Watch the Nintendo Direct showcase here
We’ve seen the latest from EA Play, the conferences from the likes of Microsoft and Ubisoft, witnessed the latest in VR technology with the E3 VR Showcase, and taken a look at what lays in store for PC owners courtesy of the PC Gaming Show. The very last major showcase, however, belongs to Nintendo. We […]
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TT Isle of Man 2 coming to consoles and PC in 2020
BigBen Games has announced a surprise sequel to 2018’s TT Isle of Man: Ride on the Edge will be racing our way, at high speed, naturally. The publisher has today revealed that TT Isle of Man 2 will release on consoles and PC at some point in 2020. Sadly no specific release window was stated […]
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Developer Turn 10 confirms no Forza Motorsport 8 this year
Developer Turn 10 Studios has confirmed there will be no Forza Motorsport 8 title coming this year. Speaking with IGN, Forza Motorsport Creative Director Dan Greenwalt touched on the future of the much-loved racing series. “I announced on a stream a few months back that we were shifting the weight of our studio – we […]
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Check out the Crash Team Racing: Nitro-Fueled launch trailer
The launch trailer for Crash Team Racing: Nitro-Fueled has been released some two weeks before the game’s launch across the PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and Switch consoles on June 21. The trailer (below) showcases several modes found within the game including the Battle Mode and split-screen local multiplayer. We also get a sample of several of the […]
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Arcade street racing game Racer speeding onto the Switch
Racer is a new arcade street racing game from the makers of Super Street: The Game that will launch on the Nintendo Switch (in both physical and digital form) at the end of 2019. In Racer, players can build their cars from scratch from hundreds of authentic car parts from household aftermarket brands (including the […]
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Forza Horizon 4 LEGO Speed Champions images showcase colourful world
Yesterday Playground Games announced the LEGO Speed Champions expansion for their open-world racer Forza Horizon 4. The very first batch of images have since been released which showcase the colourful and magical world of the LEGO expansion, take a look in the gallery below. Launching on June 13, the LEGO Speed Champions expansion gives players […]
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Watch the PC Gaming Show here today at 6pm BST
The PC Gaming Show is back for its fifth annual event at E3 this year. As the name suggests, the show gives us a good look at what we can expect to see across PC games in the coming months. Broadcasting live from the Mayan Theatre in Los Angeles, the show will be hosted by […]
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LEGO Speed Champions expansion coming to Forza Horizon 4 next week
Playground Games has announced the LEGO Speed Champions expansion for their open-world racer Forza Horizon 4. Launching on June 13, the LEGO Speed Champions expansion gives players the chance to race and explore a colourful new LEGO Valley brought to life at the Horizon Festival. You can see the upcoming expansion in all its colourful […]
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E3 2019: Watch the Microsoft Press Conference here
E3 2019 is almost upon us which means we’ll be staying up at an ungodly hour to witness the very latest in gaming goodness. Microsoft will kick off with their big press conference on Sunday, June 9 from 9 pm (GMT). Of course, with the absence of Sony, Microsoft will never have a better chance […]
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MotoGP 19 releases on PS4, Xbox One, and PC
The very latest iteration of Milestone’s long-running MotoGP series has released today across the PlayStation 4, Xbox One and PC platforms. MotoGP 19 brings several new additions to the series including an innovative and challenging new AI system dubbed ‘Neural AI’, dedicated servers, and a Race Director mode allowing you to create the perfect multiplayer […]
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Rocket League goes back to the ’80s with Radical Summer event
Rocket League‘s upcoming summer-long event is taking you back to the good old eighties. That’s right, the ‘Radical Summer’ event honours some of the movies, television and culture from one of the most colourful decades in history. Check out the trailer below which includes references from iconic movies such as The Goonies, Ghostbusters, E.T. and […]
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Latest F1 2019 comparisons show dramatic lighting improvements
Besides the long-awaited addition of Formula 2 cars, F1 2019′s biggest selling point will arguably be its very pretty visuals. Codemasters has today released a fresh batch of images comparing the nighttime lighting effects between last year’s Formula One title and this year’s game launching later this month. As you can see, there are dramatic […]
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MotoGP 19 stream highlights all of the new features
Italian developer Milestone has recently conducted a live stream showing off the latest iteration of their officially licensed racing game MotoGP 19. Producer Michele Caletti first talks us through the changes for this year’s title which mimic the real-world changes of the sport including a fresh new team as well as many teams and rider […]
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F1 2019 first look and game director Lee Mather interview
We recently had the opportunity to get hands-on with the latest iteration of Codemasters’ long-running officially licensed Formula One series. Amongst other elements, the British-based developer has focused on the general lighting and the results are spectacular. At night, floodlights reflect on the cars in a very realistic manner, whilst the sun-drenched cockpits highlight the […]
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Latest WRC 8 gameplay showcases changing weather conditions
BigBen has recently shared a new WRC 8 gameplay video showcasing a very tight and twisty rally stage in Argentina. The beta footage gives us a look at a range of camera angles as the Citroen rally car blasts through the sun-shaded mountains kicking up dust as it goes. Around halfway through the stage, rain […]
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After much teasing, Truck Driver finally has a release date
After much teasing of a teaser which itself teases a release date teaser, I’m happy to report that Truck Driver now finally has a release date. That’s right, Truck Driver will release across the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One on September 19 with the PC version to follow on November 11. To celebrate the announcement, […]
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First FIA European Truck Racing Championship gameplay revealed
The very first FIA European Truck Racing Championship gameplay recently surfaced giving us a good idea of what to expect when the title launches in July. FIA European Truck Racing Championship gives players the chance to get behind the wheel of a 5-tonne monster that will bite you should you take any liberties. While keeping […]
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Historic Goodwood Motor Circuit now available for GT Sport
Gran Turismo Sport‘s latest update has now gone live bringing with it the addition of the historic Goodwood Motor Circuit as well as a smattering of other goodies. Unlike the usual updates for Gran Turismo Sport, May’s update does not include any cars. Fortunately, the addition of a new track in its place is a […]
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Assetto Corsa Competizione fully releases on Steam
After a string of early access updates, Assetto Corsa Competizione, the Official Blancpain GT Series game, has now officially launched on Steam. The racing sim comes complete with 51 teams, 280 selectable drivers and 14 manufacturers. Utilising the Unreal Engine 4, Assetto Corsa Competizione raises the benchmark for other racing sims to follow boasting variable […]
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Need for Speed 2019 will not be shown at E3 this year
Electronic Art’s Global Community Engagement Manager Ben Walke has today revealed that the upcoming Need for Speed title (expected to release before the end of the year) will not feature at this year’s EA Play E3 showcase. Walke wrote the following on the official Electronic Arts website, “Are you going to hear more about the […]
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GT Sport: Historic Goodwood Circuit teased before release tomorrow
The historic Goodwood Motor Circuit has been teased via a new trailer ahead of its release in Gran Turismo Sport tomorrow, May 30. Located in the suburbs of Chichester in Southern England, the Goodwood Motor Circuit is a high-speed racing course that features plenty of undulation making for a particularly memorable experience and a great […]
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Team Sonic Racing review
It was the Christmas of 1992 when I was introduced to the first two titles in the Sonic the Hedgehog series courtesy of a shiny new Sega Megadrive (or Genesis if you prefer). I’ve always held the Sonic series close to my heart despite its much publicised checkered past. However, there has been one Sonic-themed […]
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Goodwood Motor Circuit coming to Gran Turismo Sport on 30th May
The Goodwood Motor Circuit is set to make its official racing game debut next week, when it’s added to Gran Turismo Sport on 30th May. In a post on Twitter, the Gran Turismo creator Kazunori Yamauchi posted a teaser image of the British circuit – or, more specifically, a close-up outline of the venue’s St […]
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Reiza Studios reveals Automobilista 2 ahead of December 2019 release
The Brazilian sim developer Reiza Studios has pulled the wraps off its latest project: Automobilista 2. As its name suggests, Automobilista 2 is a sequel to the original Automobilista title from 2016; retaining its predecessor’s emphasis on showcasing Brazilian motor racing. While “all major Brazilian racing series, race tracks and manufacturers” will be represented in […]
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Official F1 2019 vs F1 2018 images highlight visual upgrades
Codemasters has released a batch of images which make like for like comparisons between Monaco from the F1 2019 and F1 2018 officially licensed Formula One titles. The first batch of F1 2019 images (not to mention the trailer) wowed us with its obvious leap in terms of lighting, track surface detail, and general crispness […]
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Crash Team Racing Nitro-Fueled preview
We 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 […]
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First gameplay videos of GRID showcase San Francisco & Shanghai
Following the GRID announcement yesterday, developer Codemasters has released two new gameplay videos showcasing the locations of San Francisco and Shanghai. The first video gives us a three-minute look at the San Francisco track (which you may remember from the first GRID title, Race Driver: GRID, all the way back in 2008) as we follow […]
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Truck Driver’s release date announcement coming next week
We’ve been waiting oh so patiently for the release date announcement for Truck Driver, that wait will finally come to an end “next week” according to a Tweet from publisher SOEDESCO. Also, the release date announcement is coming next week! — SOEDESCO (@SOEDESCO) May 22, 2019 To coincide with the announcement for the release date […]
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GRID franchise will race back onto consoles and PC on 13th September
Codemasters has confirmed the beloved GRID series will return to PC and consoles, with an all-new mainline entry in the franchise. Much like its GRID Autosport predecessor from 2014, the new GRID strives to offer an accessible-yet-authentic racing experience; allowing players to race on permanent tracks and challenging street circuits in a variety of racing […]
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