Reiza Studios have recently released a new v0.9.67 hotfix for their PC racing sim Automobilista Motorsports Simulator. The hotfix addresses some issues players were having with the v0.9.6 update released towards the end of last month. Reiza Studios have apologised to players regarding the recent issues found within multiplayer races, their comments can be read […]
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Independent developer Zordix have announced that their upcoming water-based racer Aqua Moto Racing Utopia will be coming to Steam's Early Access programme on July 13. The title will be available at a lower price point with 33% off the usual price, although what this price actually is has not yet been stated. Zordix have recently […]
NewsDevelopers Monster Games and Dusenberry Martin Racing have released a 30 second commercial for the upcoming NASCAR Heat Evolution title that will be skidding on to the PlayStation 4, Xbox One and PC platforms on September 13, but sadly the game is not available in the UK. The commercial features NASCAR drivers Kyle Larson, Ryan […]
NewsKart racing sim KartKraft is due for release on Steam’s Early Access programme in the near future and just to whet our appetite further the dev team have released a fresh batch of screenshots. According to developer Black Delta, the screenshots are of the recent closed beta build and showcase the stunningly detailed karts racing […]
NewsWith the latest WRC title coming out in the near future we decide to have a chat about all the new improvements and content that the rally racer will feature. WRC 6 will be the second officially licensed title from Kylotonn Games, we were impressed enough with their first offering and thought it was a […]
NewsRaceRoom Racing Experience has recently received its latest update which sees support for Fanatec pedal vibration. Another highlight is the added garage phase to the multiplayer component which lasts 60 seconds to enable players to quickly change their car setups and fueling and whatnot. Furthermore the update includes the usual set of tweaks and enhancements […]
NewsWe up the ante in our latest DiRT Rally gameplay video by attacking a Monte Carlo stage at night. Driving the Opel Kadett from the cockpit view proved to be a great experience as we got to grips with the rear wheeled drive car on these tricky road conditions which consist of 30% ice and […]
NewsStainless Games have released another Carmageddon trailer ahead of its release on July 8 here in the UK. The very latest trailer is actually a compilation of all the “We Do” series of trailers that the development team have pumped out over recent weeks. With that in mind you'll see the likes of scooters, cows, […]
NewsFlat track racing was one of several disciplines added to this year's MotoGP game under the “Valentino Rossi The Game” title. Our second Flat Track racing video takes us to Misano this time around and we stick to the first-person perspective which gives us a decent sense of where the front wheel is making it […]
NewsDevelopment for the Fallston Motor Speedway continues for rFactor 2 and developer Image Space Inc. have released a fresh batch of screens showing the progress made since the initial unveiling a few weeks ago. The screenshots showcase a track that is in an advanced state of development. The grandstands wrap around the oval reaching into […]
NewsCodemasters have released yet another gameplay video of their upcoming Formula One title F1 2016. This time around the focus is on the Austrian track now known as the Red Bull Ring, and we follow the action from the “T-Cam” perspective of Max Verstappen's Red Bull Formula One car, see the video below. Codemasters officially […]
NewsWe head off to Greece (one of the most challenging countries in my opinion) in our latest DiRT Rally gameplay video. Driving the Lancia Fulvia HF from the cockpit view was sheer driving pleasure, granted the car may not possess a great deal of power, however the classic car presented ample challenge on the dusty […]
NewsGran Turismo's top man and creator Kazunori Yamauchi has recently said that developing the fifth and sixth installments of the Gran Turismo series on the PlayStation 3 console was "a nightmare". Speaking with IGN recently, Yamauchi stated "the conditions for GT6 were really against us, mainly because the PlayStation 3 hardware was a very difficult piece […]
NewsThe Austrian Grand Prix awaits us in Valentino Rossi The Game and we take on the challenge as Valentino Rossi himself. We opt to show off the game's wet weather effects this time around which makes the Red Bull Ring a little more challenging. As you can imagine in the wet conditions, you'll need to […]
NewsFor those Gran Turismo players that enjoy taking pictures I have some very good news: you'll soon be able to take pictures of all your favourite cars from within the car itself in GT Sport. GT Sport will mark the very first time this feature will be available to players who have longed for ability […]
NewsThe drifting discipline was a surprising addition to Valentino Rossi The Game and we try out the mode at a few different tracks. Developer Milestone have previously stated that the car handling model is based on Sebastien Loeb Rally EVO's albeit with some changes. Once you spend some time with the drifting discipline it becomes […]
NewsDeveloper EnjoyUp Games have announced that their retro isometric racer Grand Prix Rock ‘N Racing will be heading to the Wii U. The title, already released for the Xbox One, is expected to land on the eShop much like several of their other titles however no release date has yet been announced. You can watch […]
NewsDeveloper Monster Games have released the first video developer diary for their upcoming racer NASCAR Heat Evolution. NASCAR Heat Evolution will see a return to the series’ roots with real NASCAR drivers like Brad Keselowski, Joey Logano, Ryan Blaney and more aiding development which should make for an authentic racing experience, check out the behind […]
NewsWe take our first look at the recently released Trials of the Blood Dragon. The title was surprisingly announced and simultaneously made available during E3, indeed it was probably the only automotive surprise of the trade show this year. We found Trials of the Blood Dragon to be a fun addition to the series, although […]
NewsSCS Software were so inspired by the passion of some dedicated truckers at various truck shows that they have released the Mighty Griffin Tuning Pack DLC for Euro Truck Simulator 2 in their honour. The Might Griffin Tuning Pack DLC adds a number of new and stunning tuning content for two of Euro Truck Simulator […]
NewsFlat Track racing becomes the focus on our very latest Valentino Rossi The Game video. We head to Rossi's very own MotoRanch riding as the man himself and throughout the video we switch up the viewpoints between the third and first person to give you guys a good idea how both views look and how […]
NewsGran Turismo's top man Kazunori Yamauchi was recently joined by Gamespot and discussed a number of facts for the upcoming GT sport title including the fact that you can earn a real racing license. Although it is classed as a “real racing license” it is actually a digital license which can be earned after achieving […]
NewsValentino Rossi The Game becomes our focus in our very latest gameplay video. We try a three lap Moto3 race at the Argentinean track Termas de Rio Hondo using the first-person perspective. Riding as the Italian rider Enea Bastianini on the Honda 250 we make our way up through the pack. Using the first-person perspective […]
NewsWith Assetto Corsa securing the Porsche license and Project CARS seemingly doing the same thing, it feels like the season of licensing deals. This continues to be the case with the news that the development team responsible for PC racing sim RaceRoom Racing Experience have now secured the KTM license. Sector3 Studios have stated that […]
NewsThe BeamNG.drive development team have recently revealed new details on their work in progress West Coast USA map expansion. The West Coast USA map will compliment the existing East Coast map and will also clock in at 2km x 2km in size. The West Coast map introduces a modern motorsports facility which will host the […]
NewsMicrosoft recently unveiled their Xbox One S and Project Scorpio consoles at E3 so we decide to have a little chat about them in our latest blog. The Xbox One S is basically a slimmer version of the Xbox One which supports $K Ultra HD BluRay support and HDR for video and gaming along with […]
NewsThe Limited Edition of F1 2016 is now available for pre-order. The Limited Edition comes with a couple of goodies to aid you in the title's career mode. First up is the "Career Booster" DLC pack which is said to "give players a head start in pursuing their F1 career". According to Codemasters it also […]
NewsSebastien Loeb Rally EVO becomes the focus for our very next gameplay video and we have put together a multi-cam this time around. Granted Sebastien Loeb Rally EVO is a little rough around the edges but overall we enjoy playing the title which we feel has some very nice stages with good length and absolutely […]
NewsThe very latest update for Wreckfest sees the inclusion of the new “Sandpit 3” track (pictured) which will grant players the chance to race through a forest environment complete with hills. That's not the only new track included in the latest update either as BugBear Entertainment have also introduced a figure 8 layout for the […]
NewsThe very latest build of PC racing sim Automobilista Motorsports Simulator has been released. Bringing the title up to version 0.9.6 the new update adds new content such as the addition of the Mendig Flugplatz track and the Copa Montana Series featuring pickup trucks. Elsewhere trees have adjusted shaders, Interlagos, Kansai, Montreal and Spielberg tracks […]
NewsContinuing our E3 coverage, we turn our attention to the PlayStation 4 version of Assetto Corsa due for release on August 26 alongside its Xbox One counterpart. Heading out on to the legendary Nurburgring Nordschleife track we are immediate met with some very impressive looking visuals, the lighting in particular was surprisingly good considering this […]
NewsIn a surprsing twist, SCS Software have announced they are going to be scaling up the size of the the map in American Truck Simulator. The rescale will see its size increase from a 1:35 to !:20 ratio, according to SCS this equates to 75% longer roads outside of city areas. The map rescale, coming […]
NewsWe decide to compare the recent F1 2016 preview Baku laps from Formula One drivers Daniel Ricciardo and Jolyon Palmer side by side just for a bit of fun. We overlay both audio tracks so you can simultaneously hear both driver's feedback on the flying laps and track. The Baku City Circuit is of course […]
NewsSCS Software continue to satisfy their fans across the globe with the release of yet more DLC Paint Job packs for Euro Truck Simulator 2. And it of course makes good business sense too as SLS have revealed that as much as 39% of their revenue comes from outside of Europe. China and South Korea […]
NewsThe addition of VR support for this year's upcoming officially licensed rally racer WRC 6 was a pleasant surprise. We get our first look at WRC 6 within the virtual reality medium via some off screen shot gameplay from the E3 show floor. Of course from this perspective it's very hard to really understand what […]
PreviewsYes it's that time of year again when RaceRoom Racing Experience hosts its annual Summer sale. Developer Sector3 Studios are now offering players the chance to purchase any car or track with a healthy discount of 50%. Sadly the usual packs are not included in the Summer Sale however Sector3 are offering a “Summer Special […]
NewsForza Horizon 3 stole the automotive gaming show recently at E3 with its fantastic graphics, impressive car count and large open world. We take our first look at Playground Games' racer from the E3 show floor. The gameplay kicks off with with a landscape that is a feast on the eyes, there's no doubt about […]
PreviewsGran Turismo fansite GTPlanet recently caught up with Polyphony boss Kazunori Yamauchi to ask him some questions on GT Sport's matchmaking and reputation systems. Anyone who's played Gran Turismo 6's online component will attest to its chaotic nature with players taking shortcuts and ramming all too common with little to no ramifications. With the release […]
NewsStainless Games bring their "We Do" series of Carmageddon Max Damage videos to a close with the release of the "We Do Wheelchairs" teaser trailer. As one would imagine with a Carmageddon trailer the usual chaos ensues with wheelchair users getting maimed, burned and thrown into the air with little regard, check out the teaser […]
NewsWe continue our preview coverage of WRC 6 with a look at a super special stage from the E3 show floor. Although it is hard to hear due to all of the background noise it does seem as though the cars sounds are more mechanical and meatier than before. The graphics too look improved over […]
NewsThe upcoming fast-paced PC and Wii U futuristic racer Acro Storm has now landed on Kickstarter. Indie developer Blue Comet Games have launched their crowdfunding campaign with the goal of raising $55,000 to aid development of Acro Storm. Acro Storm is being touted as a "character based racing title" thanks to its eclectic mix of […]
NewsIt seems as though Assetto Corsa is not the only racing title that have secured the Porsche license. Slightly Mad Studios CEO Ian Bell has recently taken to the official Project CARS forums and has hinted that the Project CARS series will also include Porsche models. “I can't say much but I can say it […]
NewsDirt racing was first announced for iRacing on April 1 this year, originally many believed the announcement to be an April Fool's joke however it was officially confirmed a week later. The Williams Grove Speedway is currently in line to be one of the first dirt tracks released for iRacing and the iRacing development team […]
NewsWe turn our attention to Codemasters' upcoming F1 2016 title in our very latest gameplay video from the E3 show floor. We see the gameplay from above the driver's head or the “T-Cam”, and we follow Sebastien Vettel in his Ferrari as he tackles the Brazilian Grand Prix. After a warm up lap our man […]
NewsWRC 6 is due out for release this Autumn for the PC, PlayStation 4 and Xbox One platforms. We recently caught up with the publisher BigBen Interactive who revealed plenty of details for the upcoming rally racer. We previously learned about the new physics and damage model for WRC 6 which you can check out here. […]
NewsLast week Polyphony released some direct feed footage of GT Sport and we decide to share with you our thoughts. Visually GT Sport looked a little better than the previous footage we've seen with some impressive lighting effects and reflections. The audio department still needs a fair amount of attention however, although we do expect […]
NewsIt was only a few days ago that we wrote about Criterion's action sports title Beyond Cars (working title) still being in development after a long and somewhat worrying silence. Sadly today it has been confirmed that Criterion have now scraped the first-person title that was first revealed at E3 2014. Criterion will now instead […]
NewsRocket League's June update has gone live which brings with it the start of a new ranked season, the Neo Tokyo map (available to play in ranked matches), another new map named “Pillars”, and the new item trade in system. Players competing in ranked matches will once again have to play 10 matches to be […]
NewsWe recently caught up with the guys responsible for the upcoming rally racer WRC 6 and learned a great deal about the title developed by Kylotonn Games. First and foremost WRC 6 will feature not only a new physics model but also the tyre, damage, differential and suspension models will also be new too. The […]
NewsThe very latest free track to release for rFactor 2 through its third party affiliate system is non other than Suzuka. Technically the track's name is actually Matsusaka but as it is a replica of the famous Japanese track I have no problems referring to it as Suzuka. Suzuka of course hosts the Japanese Formula […]
NewsIf you need a recap on Microsoft's Xbox conference but don't fancy watching the full 2 hour long event then look no further. Thanks to some extensive video and audio editing we've taken the conference and crammed it into all of 7 1/2 minutes for your viewing pleasure. We touch on all of the aspects […]
NewsCriterion Games first teased us with their first-person action oriented racing game at E3 two years ago. Going by the work in progress moniker of “Beyond Cars” the title featured ATV's helicopters, wing suits, speed boats and buggies. The footage shown at E3 2014 was surprisingly early code (see video below) and so perhaps it […]
NewsThe very next discipline we take a look at in Valentino Rossi The Game are the rally special stages. We head over to the Misano and Monza tracks and get behind the wheel of the Ford Fiesta rally car belonging to none other than Valentino Rossi himself. The rally special stages were a surprising addition […]
NewsSCS Software have teased the upcoming France DLC expansion by releasing a batch of screenshots. The screenshots are simply stunning and show the meticulous attention to detail which really give the environments that realism which elevates the experience to the next level. The screenshots showcase several roundabouts with the central area full of foliage rather […]
NewsWe go through the various races and content on offer in the recently released Grand Prix Rock ‘N Racing for the Xbox One console. Developer Enjoy Up Games have included ten tracks in this retro-styled isometric racer along with the main championship mode you’ll also have the opportunity to play time trials and some local […]
NewsBigBen Interactive and Kylotonn Games have confirmed that WRC 6 will be compatible with the PlayStation VR headset. Furthermore Kylotonn are currently toying with the idea of bringing out a special VR edition for the PlayStation VR. We recently had the opportunity to see how WRC 6 is shaping up at E3, the development team […]
NewsXbox One gold subscribers will now have the opportunity to drive around the great expanse of North America thanks to The Crew being the very latest title to land on Microsoft's Games with Gold programme. The Crew can be downloaded for free up until the middle of July so you'll need to make sure you've […]
NewsMilestone have released Valentino Rossi The Game for the PlayStation 4, Xbox One and PC platforms. Valentino Rossi The Game is perhaps best described as being MotoGP 16 with tons of extra content which revolve around the career of the hugely successful 9 time world champion Valentino Rossi. Expect to see flat track racing, drifting […]
NewsWe get our first look at WRC 6 by Kylotonn Games at the E3 show floor. Listening to the developer during the gameplay, it's clear that Kylotonn Games have reworked the vast majority of elements found within WRC 6 compared to last year's title (we'll have a separate article coming shortly looking into the changes). […]
NewsToday Assetto Corsa developer Kunos Simulazioni have confirmed that they will be adding Porsche content to their PC and upcoming console racing sim. The surprise addition will see not one, but two Porsche content packs with a variety of classic and modern Porsche models included. To celebrate Porsche coming to Assetto Corsa, Kunos have launched […]
NewsOur very last GT Sport gameplay video from the London reveal once again gives us a look at the Tokyo Expressway. The Tokyo Expressway is of course one of the new tracks that will feature in GT sport and we attack it driving the extremely powerful Audi R18. The video is split into two screens: […]
NewsStainless Games continue their “We Do” series of trailers for Carmageddon Max Damage with the very latest focusing on cyclists. Carmageddon Max Damage features a very impressive 30 vehicles but perhaps even more astounding is the tally of powerups on offer coming in at a whopping 90, yes 90. Some old-time favourite vehicles will make […]
NewsPolyphony and Gran Turismo's top man Kazunori Yamauchi recently spoke with Inside Playstation and confirmed that GT Sport's sport mode will have dedicated servers. The servers will host races for up to 20 players and should provide a decent foundation for solid and stable races which is paramount especially for high level competitions recognised by […]
NewsRocket League developer Psyonix have recently revealed that their upcoming Neo Tokyo update will be coming on June 20. The update will see the inclusion of the Neo Tokyo map (see it in action below) which is packed full of skyscrapers and neon signs. The map itself features two raised sections along both sides much […]
NewsWe head over to Barcelona and sample some MotoGP action in Valentino Rossi The Game running on the PlayStation 4. We choose the Spanish rider Marc Marquez as we are in Spain afterall, and we are riding the Honda RC213V which proved a powerful beast. On the straights we got left behind by the other […]
NewsForza Horizon fans will no doubt be counting the days until Forza Horizon 3's September 27 release with some truly stunning locals and the biggest car roster ever to grace a Horizon title. Just to whet your appetite Turn 10 Studios will be making available a £89.99 Ultimate Edition for the hardcore Horizon fans. There […]
NewsAs part of Microsoft’s E3 press conference, a new guest character for Killer Instinct was announced. In line with the upcoming release of Gears of War 4 General RAAM has been added to the roster as part of the Season 3 character releases. A short trailer was shown showing off the fighting style of the […]
NewsIf you've ever fancied living the life of a farmer then Professional Farmer 2017 should be right up your alley. In this recently released title for the Xbox One and PlayStation 4 consoles, you'll carry out everyday farming tasks such as driving tractors, controlling a range of machines, cultivating your fields and then market your […]
NewsAs expected, Microsoft have announced some new hardware additions to the Xbox family during their E3 conference. Xbox One S Microsoft kicked off their conference with a bang, announcing a new slimmer version of the Xbox One to rapturous applause from the audience. Called the Xbox One S, new redesign is a "smaller, sleaker, sharper" […]
NewsWe take on a Swedish sprint stage in the front wheel drive Mini Cooper S in our very latest DiRT Rally gameplay video. The conditions proved challenging enough although having said that the Mini behaved itself much more than we was expecting. With snow banks left and right and a narrow piece of stage to […]
NewsTurn 10 Studios have revealed some more details on their upcoming open-world racer Forza Horizon 3 which was officially revealed earlier today. Forza Horizon's map continues to expand in impressive fashion with Forza Horizon 3's about twice as big as found in Forza Horizon 2, a similar leap was found from the original to the […]
NewsAs expected Microsoft have officially announced Forza Horizon 3 at Microsoft's E3 press conference. The open-world racer, available for the Xbox One and PC, is indeed set in Australia as rumoured. Playground Games have taken the Horizon festival to the land down under with new terrain and vehicle types and the biggest car list yet […]
NewsJapanese magazine Famitsu recently caught up with Polyphony's top man Kazunori Yamauchi and brought up the subject of DLC for the upcoming PlayStation 4 racer. According to Yamauchi, DLC for GT Sport will be arriving in a timely manner and fans won't have to wait as long as they did with Gran Turismo 5 on […]
NewsMilestone recently released the digital only Ducati 90th Anniversary, the title is a spin off of Ride and grants you the chance to sample Ducati's long and illustrious history with bikes from the 1950's right up to the present day. Below is the full list of achievements and trophies for the title. The Xbox gamerscore […]
NewsWith the Euro 2016 football championships underway SCS Software have granted players the chance to wear their national colours with pride with their very latest National Window Flags DLC release for Euro Truck Simulator 2. The cosmetic upgrade decorates your vehicle with a flying national flag with hundreds on offer. To coincide with the release […]
NewsThe gRally development team have recently released a work in progress screenshot of the Trier special stage for their all terrain PC simulator gRally. The Trier Circus Maximus Stage hosted the power stage of the German rally, it's 1.4 Km in length and drivers are required to complete three laps in total. Development of the […]
NewsOur latest preview video of GT Sport features the new Northern Isle Speedway. The Northern Isle Speedway is a short oval track and you can soon clock up the laps especially if you are driving a GT3 racer like we are from Aston Martin. With E3 kicking very shortly anticipation for new details on GT […]
NewsFallston Motor Speedway, which is based on the Bristol Motor Speedway, is the very latest product of rFactor 2's third party affiliate programme. Developer Image Space Inc. have released a couple of screenshots (seen on this page) showcasing the upcoming track and promise more to come very shortly (perhaps hinting at its imminent release). The […]
NewsOur very latest MXGP 2 gameplay video takes a look at the recently released Agueda and Bastogne DLC tracks. Both tracks are vastly different from one another, Agueda proved a very technical track while Bastogne is more geared towards speed, both look extremely different visually too. We change between the first and third person viewpoints […]
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