Studio 397, who recently took over rFactor 2 duties from Image Space Inc., has released their first piece of content for rFactor 2. The content in question is the 2016 Cooper Tires USF2000 open wheeler car which provides a great entry level experience into the world of open wheeled motorsport. Indeed you can really take […]
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Sector3 Studios has made available the KTM X-Bow RR for their PC racing sim RaceRoom Racing Experience. The KTM X-BOW RR from 2012 has an mid-mounted inline-4 engine which produces an impressive 360bhp, couple this with the fact that the car weighs just 810kg and you have a recipe for an extremely high performing lightweight […]
NewsRocket League developer Psyonix has confirmed that Steam Workshop Levels will be coming to their car soccer title some time in December. Coming to the PC, Mac and SteamOS, the upcoming Steam Workshop support will enable players to upload custom levels they have built to the Steam Rocket League Community Hub. Uploading custom levels will […]
NewsSlightly Mad Studios has released a new patch for the PC version of Project CARS which allows players to configure VR super sampling for a clearer output. The patch enables a way to scale up the resolution of the image rendered by the game. This means that when the title is displayed on the VR […]
NewsAfter which seems like forever, Burnout Paradise, which released back in 2008, is now finally playable on the Xbox One thanks to the magic that is backwards compatibility. The open-world racer, developed by Criterion Games, will also be included within Xbox's “Games with Gold” promotion next month and will be available free to subscribers between […]
NewsToday saw the release of the much-anticipated Porsche Pack Volume 2 for the PC version of Assetto Corsa, yet still console owners are waiting for the first pack to launch. Well fret no more as Kunos Simulazioni has revealed today that PlayStation 4 and Xbox One owners can look forward to volume 1 of the […]
NewsGreat news for Porsche fans as the second Porsche pack is now available for Assetto Corsa. The Porsche Pack Volume II yet again offers players an eclectic range of Porsche marques following the release of the Porsche Pack Volume I. A total of nine examples have been made available including examples of some of the most […]
NewsIndie development team Psyonix has released Rocket League Game of the Year Edition for the PC and PlayStation 4 platforms. The Game of the Year Edition bundle includes the full base game along with three DLC packs. As a bonus the PlayStation 4 version comes with an additional Rocket League theme and a number of […]
NewsIf you're anything like me then you probably have a slight addiction to playing 2015's indie runaway hit Rocket League. Getting good takes ample time and practice and if you feel you've hit a plateau then I might just have some good new for you. According to a recent blog post by developer Psyonix, Rocket […]
NewsFollowing its initial release on Steam Early Access (back then under the name of MOTORGUN) some two months ago, the full version of Metal Carnage has now been released on Steam, earlier than expected, for £5.94. The game is set in the not too distant future where natural resources are scarce and the world is […]
NewsCast your mind back to before the release of Project CARS and you may remember developer Slightly Mad Studios fully intended the racing sim to release on the Nintendo Wii U platform. However over time the development team did hint that they may skip the Wii U and launch instead for Nintendo's upcoming console known […]
NewsTeam Racing League is an upcoming same-screen PC racer which, as the name suggests, focuses on team-based action. The gameplay takes the form of 3 versus 3 races which requires a level of co-operation and skill to be successful. Indeed Team Racing League will see you boosting, drifting, blocking and jumping your way to victory. […]
NewsMilestone has recently released their very first in a series of free DLC packs for Ride 2 across the PC, PlayStation 4 and Xbox One platforms. The very first DLC pack entitled “Free Bikes Pack #1” (presumably just in case you wasn't sure if it is free of charge) consists of two bikes: the Aprillia […]
NewsUnfinished Pixel and EnjoyUp Games has announced that their retro inspired top-down racer Rock ‘N Racing Off Road DX will be heading to the PlayStation 4 console. Rock ‘N Racing Off Road DX, which was released last year on the Wii U and Xbox One, very much takes inspiration from the likes of Super Off […]
NewsVersion 1.1.5 of Reiza Studios' PC racing sim Automobilista Motorsports Simulator has been released which brings with it a plethora of features and fixes along with the legendary Imola track as DLC. As mentioned previously, the Imola track actually comes in four different versions and is known as the Legendary Tracks Part 1. The four […]
NewsDeveloped by indie studio Varkian Empire, Obliteracers is a very tricky game to place on the ever-broadening racing games spectrum as it’s not quite like anything I’ve ever played before. It’s probably best to think of Obliteracers as a mix between the likes of RC Pro Am and Micro Machines with the emphasis on party-focused action […]
ReviewsEvolution Studios recently signed off their development of Driveclub with the unexpected release of 15 VR tracks for the base game. The update, which I might add is completely free, enables players who don't own a PSVR headset to try out the 15 additional tracks. We of course jumped on Driveclub to see the tracks […]
NewsAqua Moto Racing Utopia becomes the very latest in a long line of delayed racing games this year. But fear not, the delay is a very short one which puts the PS4 and PC releases back from November 22 to just eight days later on November 30. The water-racer will see you jet-setting the globe […]
NewsIndie developer VooFoo Studios has released their first major patch for Mantis Burn Racing on the PlayStation 4 which brings with it improvements to the online experience along with a new “Spotlight” multiplayer event. The version 1.02 update, available now for the PlayStation 4 version, introduces a new lobby system which also grants players the […]
NewsWe conclude the T1 Lotus Series in our latest Assetto Corsa career video which is running on the PlayStation 4 console. Back in the Lotus 2-eleven, we first take part in a race at Imola starting from 6th position. At the time we wasn't quite sure of our overall championship standings which made the action […]
NewsIndie development team DragonJam Studios has released their fun racing title Wincars Racer on Steam Early Access. Wincars Racer is an online-focused arcade racer that has been in development for three years. Inspirations come from racing classics such as Mario Kart, Out Run and Sega Rally and instead of relying on random powerups, Wincars Racer […]
NewsWe conjure up the courage to take on our first race following on from our initial preview with Tim and our first foray into the practice and qualifying sessions where we learned the hard way it might be fair to say. So after ignoring our drivers in qualifying we dive in to a 32-lap race […]
NewsIt's that time of year once more when Sector3 Studios make available the latest DTM content for RaceRoom Racing Experience. The DTM Experience 2016 is now available for the PC racing sim which includes all the DTM cars over the past four seasons (2013-2016). That's not all, the pack also impressively includes every single track […]
NewsNASCAR doesn't have the mass following in the UK that it has in the US, so you can understand why publishers may be reluctant to release them in other territories – presumably this is why Eutechnyx's NASCAR 14 was never granted a release outside of the US. We assumed that NASCAR Heat Evolution would suffer […]
NewsWe breakdown the recently released Porsche Pack Volume 1 for Assetto Corsa and give our opinions on each of the cars. Starting from our least favourite, we drive each of the cars in sequence and leave our favourites until the latter half of the gameplay video as we reach ever closer to our number 1 […]
NewsIn a recently published developer blog, Kunos Simulazioni revealed that they are working on integrating the private lobby feature for the console versions of Assetto Corsa. Private lobbies are probably the most requested feature from fans and honestly, it was quick a shock when we realised the console versions launch without this must-have option. Indeed […]
NewsThe water racer will make you all wet on November 22 when it releases for the PC and PlayStation 4 platforms with other platforms to follow at a later date. Aqua Moto Racing Utopia, much like the rather decent Riptide GP: Renegade released recently, will see you racing on water and taking to the air […]
NewsNow that we've progressed past the Novice and Intermediate series our next challenge provides us with the fantastic Lotus 2-Eleven in the T1 series of Assetto Corsa's career mode. We have actually driven the Lotus briefly in an earlier event in Assetto Corsa's career mode so we knew we were in for a treat as […]
NewsWe dive further in to the world of Motorsport Manager after our initial preview with feedback from our F1 expert Tim. Taking part in our very first practice and qualifying session we get to grips with the game which takes us to a track that's very reminiscent of Suzuka with its unmistakable figure 8 track […]
NewsWhen you think of Carmageddon, you automatically associate it with controversy. Indeed, the series regularly appears in ‘top 10 most controversial games of all time’ list features for its graphic depictions of 3D pedestrian-pummelling violence that were genuinely shocking at a time when Grand Theft Auto was a tame-looking 2D game. It’s a shame, because […]
ReviewsReiza Studios recently posted their end of month development update where they revealed they were working on new content for their PC racing sim Automobilista Motorsports Simulator. Two paid DLC packs have been confirmed, the first of which, known as the Legendary Tracks Part 1, includes no less than four versions of the iconic Imola […]
NewsWith the recent release of WRC 6, comparisons to WRC 5 were always inevitable. In terms of the driving feeling, WRC 6 feels head and shoulders above WRC 5 especially if you are using a racing wheel. Rather than the floaty feeling of 5, the sixth installment has a notable increase in grip which makes […]
NewsBack in September this year the free-to-play Forza Motorsport 6: Apex launched for Windows 10 which acted as the first of many future Forza titles that will be available for the PC platform. This was followed of course by the release of Forza Horizon 3, however now a third Forza title has been released for […]
NewsMotorsport Manager is out on PC on November 10 following its popular debut on mobile platforms. We've managed to get our hands on the title prior to release to share with you our initial thoughts. Alan joins Tim, our resident Formula 1 expert, who first talks about the mobile origins of the title and which […]
PreviewsThe long-running Asphalt series has returned to mobiles with the free-to-play release of Asphalt Xtreme, taking the series off-road for the first time. Asphalt seems like an ironic name for a game that takes place entirely on dirt, though – but that name is already taken. All the hallmarks of the Asphalt series appear to […]
NewsContinuing with our Driveclub VR coverage we head to our favourite Nakasendo track. Driving the McLaren 650S, we once again share with you a multiscreen viewpoint of the action including a shot of us using the PlayStation VR headset. Normally we would commentate our gameplay videos however here we have decided to share a no […]
NewsThe SEMA Show recently took place at the Las Vegas Convention Center located in Las Vegas, NV. The show is a premier automotive trade event with educational seminars, product demonstrations, special events, oh and a certain GT Award where the winner's car gets to join the virtual medium of Gran Turismo. Bruce Levens' absolutely stunning […]
NewsItalian racing game developer Milestone has released their Limited Edition Bikes Pack for Ride 2. The new pack, available across all platforms, brings six iconic bikes to the game which can be seen below. Aprilia RSV4 Factory APRC ABS 2014 Bimota SB8K-2000 Suzuki GSX-R1000 Concept 2016 Yamaha MT09 Street Rally 2014 Suter 500 mmx […]
NewsGermany becomes our next port of call as we continue our coverage of WRC 6. We once again opt for a multi screen setup which gives us several views of the action. Driving the car on the tarmac surface felt satisfying and intuitive. We are currently working our way through Driveclub VR and look forward […]
NewsDriveclub VR was the first and only racing game to launch with the PlayStation VR last month and of course we were more than eager to get our hands on the final retail version after seeing previews previously. In order to run in the VR medium sacrifices had to of course be made, so don't […]
NewsMicrosoft has for filled its promise and has finally released the PC demo for Forza Horizon 3. The free PC demo comes some two months after the Xbox One demo and can be downloaded right here. Although this is only a demo, the download size is a hefty 20GB. The free demo includes a smaller portion […]
NewsDeveloper Gamepires has today released their combat racing title Gas Guzzlers Extreme on the Xbox One console. Gas Guzzlers Extreme may already be familiar with you as it originally launched on the PC some three years ago. If you own a PlayStation 4 fear not, as it will come to Sony's console in Q2 of […]
NewsThe latest offering in the long-running arcade style moto racing series has been released across the PlayStation 4, PC and Xbox One platforms. Moto Racer 4 is developed by Microïds and Artefacts Studio under the supervision of the original creator Paul Cuisset. The action takes place on both asphalt and dirt with racing and motocross […]
NewsWith so much focus on the likes of Assetto Corsa, Project CARS and iRacing lately, developer Sector3 Studios have reminded us all that there's yet another racing sim that needs your attention: RaceRoom Racing Experience. Sector3 has released a new “all-British” screenshot which showcases the upcoming McLaren 650S and the legendary Silverstone track. Sadly no […]
NewsWe continue our coverage of Forza Horizon 3 with some drifting action. We have our sights very much set on the Nissan Silvia S14 for our drifting needs and so compete in a Forzathon event to unlock the iconic drifting machine. We are tasked to score 35,000 points in a drift zone with another iconic […]
NewsThe Nurburgring Nordschleife, or “The Green Hell” as Jackie Stewart famously referred to it as, is one of only a handful of race tracks currently existing that is rich in history and has an almost magical presence. As soon as we heard the iconic track would make It in to Ride 2 we knew we […]
NewsKunos Simulazioni have released some new images teasing the upcoming Porsche Pack Volume 2. The second of three Porsche car packs will release on November 22 for PC and will consist of the following models: Porsche Pack Volume 2 911 GT3 RS 718 Spyder RS Cayman GT4 718 Boxster S Manual Transmission 718 […]
NewsWe give WRC 6 the multicam treatment in our latest PC gameplay video. We pack our bags and fly over to the wonderfully sunny climate of Australia and provide no less than four separate viewpoints of the action for your viewing pleasure. The game is running close to 60 fps on our PC setup however […]
NewsThe miniature arcade racing scene has seen a big resurgence in recent times with the likes of BlazeRush, Mantis Burn Racing, Super Toy Cars, and Grand Prix Rock ‘N Racing all vying for your attention with a few more on the horizon. Liverpool-based indie developer Playrise Digital have thrown their own miniature racing offering into […]
ReviewsWe build up enough courage to face the incredibly fast and dangerous Northwest 200 road circuit. Being a road circuit, there are of course hazards everywhere including pavement curbs, lamp posts and you'll even need to negotiate a roundabout at one stage. Because of these hazards you have a very tight margin for error, stray […]
NewsBear's Can't Drift?! is not the only kart racer this year where you can play as a bear, indeed you can play as a whole host of different animals thanks to the release of Wacky Wheels HD on the PC and Mac. Following a stint in Steam's Early Access programme, the v1.0 of Wacky Wheels […]
NewsOur tenth Assetto Corsa career play through video sees us concluding the Intermediate Series 3 tier. The next race takes place at the iconic Spa-Francorchamps and we are once more driving the fantastic Ferrari 458 Italia. The first race proved a lot of fun mainly thanks to the sublime handling of the Italia 458 and […]
NewsThe iRacing development team recently posted a new video on their official social media channels showcasing the new driver hand animations. No release date has yet been mentioned and admittedly I can imagine a lot of iRacing players don not drive with the wheel actually showing, but it's a welcome feature nonetheless. The work in […]
NewsValentino Rossi The Game contains a surprising amount of content with the likes of the Moto Ranch flat track, drifting, Monza rally and of course the Moto GP action. Continuing with the “more is more” theme, developer Milestone have added another discipline to Valentino Rossi's game although it's probably not what you are thinking. Indeed […]
NewsFollowing its release a few months back on PS4 and Xbox One, car combat racer Carmageddon Max Damage is now available on PC via Steam. It's currently on sale for £13.49 as an introductory discount until November 3rd, but owners of Carmageddon Reincarnation will get Max Damage automatically added to their Steam library for free. […]
NewsSlightly Mad Studios has revealed that Project CARS has now sold over 2 million copies. Ian Bell, CEO at Slightly Mad Studios, said: “The multi-million sales of Project CARS validates not only our revolutionary racing simulation, but also our unique World of Mass Development platform. From the onset, we believed that our groundbreaking way of funding […]
NewsAll together now: it's Riiiidge Raaaacer…but not quite as you know it. Out of nowhere, Bandai Namco has released Ridge Racer Draw & Drift on mobile platforms. However, the newest entry in the long-running arcade racer series is not a traditional Ridge Racer game: you map out the layout of the track by tracing your […]
NewsPorsche finally makes its way over to Assetto Corsa today with the release of the Porsche Pack Volume 1 on the PC. The Porsche Pack Volume 1, available now on Steam for £5.99, is the first of three Porsche packs for Assetto Corsa, if you want to learn more about packs 2 and 3 be […]
NewsApex Racing League is an upcoming top-down arcade racing game for the PC which has just launched its crowdfunding campaign on Kickstarter. We’ve seen a fair amount of top-down titles of late but Apex Racing League tries its best to stand out from the crowd with its impressive range of disciplines covered from entry level […]
NewsDeveloper Giants Software has released Farming Simulator 17 today across the PlayStation 4, Xbox One and PC platforms. Farming Simulator 17 boasts a huge open-world environment set in North America which is packed full of new content. The simulation gives you the opportunity to drive over 250 authentic farming vehicles and machinery from more than […]
NewsThe full content and release dates for Assetto Corsa's upcoming Porsche packs 2 and 3 has been revealed. We won't have to wait too long either as the Porsche Pack Volume 2 is set to release on the PC on November 22 and as expected will consist of seven Porsche marques (plus two variants for […]
NewsWe've just learned that Ride 2 has been awarded the Guinness World Record for having the most licensed bikes in a videogame, congratulations Milestone, now you can view all of the bikes included in the base game in the video below. As you would expect all of the household names such as Ducati, Yamaha, Suzuki and […]
NewsYou cannot deny Ride 2 has an impressive tally of fully-licensed bikes clocking in at 190 with a further 40 expected to join the list with future DLC packs. So big is the number in fact that the game has been awarded a prestigious Guinness World Records title for the Most licensed bikes in a […]
NewsWe've been enjoying playing WRC 6 of late, we have certainly noticed a huge step up from last year's offering in terms of vehicle handling which now offers a much more satisfying feeling thanks to increased grip and an overall better feel of weight to the cars. Of course WRC 6 does have its problems […]
NewsAs the prospect of racing on dirt in iRacing draws ever nearer, the development team have whet our appetites further by releasing a video which gives us a look at some dirt action. The work-in-progress teaser video, which I believe might well be the first time we've seen iRacing dirt content in a form other […]
NewsWe have been busy with PlayStation's virtual reality headset of late and decide to get together for a chat about the new tech and provide our early impressions of it. The PlayStation VR is essentially a budget route in to the world of VR and you have to bare that in mind when using it. […]
NewsReiza Studios have finally released the Brit Pack DLC for Automobilista Motorsports Simulator after much teasing. The Brit Pack comes with a host of, you guessed it, British content in the form of both cars and tracks. The Brit Pack actually marks the first time that Reiza Studios has released a paid DLC for their […]
NewsWe take a visit back in time to the classic Rouen Les Essarts track in Project CARS in our latest gameplay video. A classic track such as this deserves an equally amazing classic car of course, so we selected the Lotus Type 40 Ford from the Lotus Classic Expansion pack. Three laps of the classic […]
NewsMonowheels VR is an upcoming vehicular combat title which will be compatible with a number of VR headsets including PlayStation VR, HTC Vive and the Samsung Gear VR. As the name suggests, you pilot a single-wheeled vehicle complete with bike-like controls and race against other mono wheel vehicles in a dystopian future. Much like as […]
NewsWe continue our Redout career play through with the third video as seen below. Kicking off we take part in an event which tasks us to survive as long as possible by avoiding the edges of the tracks as much as possible while covering as much ground as we can. We then move on to […]
NewsIt's a testament to just how much influence Rockstar Games has on the games industry when simply posting a teaser image can practically make the internet implode. But that's exactly what happened this week when Rockstar Games released some mysterious artwork out of the blue with no explanation. Of course, it didn't take long for […]
NewsMantis Burn Racing marks a much-needed and long overdue return to the classic top-down arcade racing genre. Unlike recent miniature racing offerings such as Table Top Racing, Super Toy Cars and BlazeRush, developer VooFoo Studios has done away with power-ups in favour of keeping the focus on the racing action – much like we used […]
ReviewsThere's been a lot of speculation over Nintendo's upcoming new console successor to the underperforming Wii U. Is it a home console? Is it a handheld? Well, it turns out it's actually a hybrid of both. Previously known as the NX, today Nintendo revealed their new console called the Switch, a console that combines the […]
NewsiRacing today announced they have reached a partnership with the famous Italian sports car manufacturer Ferrari. The very first result of the partnership will see the Ferrari 488 GTE, as raced in the 24 Hours of Le Mans, recreated in a virtual form for the well respected PC racing sim. “This is a landmark moment […]
NewsThe upcoming Racing Wheel Apex (RWA) racing wheel by Hori, compatible with the PlayStation 4, PlayStation 3, and PC, will be available to purchase on November 21. Priced at just £79.99, the officially licensed Sony product features a range of rotation between 180-270 degrees and the sensitively of the foot pedals can be adjusted too […]
NewsA new Deluxe Edition of WRC 6 has been released for PC aiming at hardcore fans following the release of the standard edition earlier this month. Along with the full game, owners of the WRC 6 Deluxe Edition will gain access to a number of bonuses, including a three month subscription to the WRC+ interactive […]
NewsI'll admit I was looking forward to the belated release of Gas Guzzlers Extreme on consoles, which was recently announced three years after its original release on PC. Given its age, you'd think that developer Gamepires would use the time to ensure its console port goes as smoothly as possible. However, new footage of Gas […]
PreviewsWhen asked, “what is your favourite F1 game of all time” my immediate answer has been Geoff Crammond’s GP3: 2000 Edition. Whilst not the most graphically superior racing game even at the time, what it did have was pure realism and racing depth which is rare to find in a gaming realm. Well, 15 years […]
ReviewsLicensing Product Manager at Kunos Simulazioni Marco Massarutto has recently taken to his official Facebook account to announce that the very first Porsche car pack DLC will be arriving on the PC on October 25 and will cost €6.99. Thanks to the usual approval processes, console owners will be to wait a tad longer to […]
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