We’re just a few months away from the release of WRC 8 and we are beginning to get a little giddy. To amp up our hype for the game, Bigben invited leading Esports player and US rally driver Sean Johnston and his co-driver Alex Kihurani to test a preview version of the upcoming officially licensed […]
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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 […]
NewsAfter 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 […]
PreviewsMere 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 […]
NewsWith 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 […]
NewsSCS 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 […]
NewsThe 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 […]
NewsSquare 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 […]
NewsWe’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 […]
PreviewsWe’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 […]
NewsBigBen 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 […]
NewsDeveloper 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 […]
NewsThe 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 […]
NewsRacer 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 […]
NewsYesterday 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 […]
NewsThe 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 […]
NewsPlayground 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 […]
NewsE3 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 […]
NewsThe 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 […]
NewsRocket 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 […]
NewsBesides 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 […]
NewsItalian 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 […]
NewsWe 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 […]
InterviewsBigBen 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 […]
NewsAfter 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, […]
NewsThe 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 […]
NewsGran 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 […]
NewsAfter 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 […]
NewsElectronic 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 […]
NewsThe 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 […]
NewsIt 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 […]
ReviewsThe 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 […]
NewsThe 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 […]
NewsCodemasters 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 […]
NewsWe 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 […]
PreviewsFollowing 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 […]
NewsWe’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 […]
NewsCodemasters 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 […]
NewsWe’re quickly approaching the launch date of F1 2019 and to turn up the heat developer Codemasters has released the very first in-game trailer for the officially licensed Formula One title. The new trailer entitled ‘Rise up against your rivals’ gives us a one-minute long look at various replay cameras, action shots, and pit sequences […]
NewsAs promised, Codemasters has today revealed the full breakdown of their Season Two DLC plan for DiRT Rally 2.0. Season Two brings a mix of rally and rallycross cars, two rallycross circuits (Bikernieki, Latvia and Estering, Germany) and the return of the Wales rally with improved visuals. There are a total of six pieces of […]
NewsDiRT Rally 2.0‘s latest update focuses its attention on improving the title’s force feedback for wheel users. Update 1.4.1, out now across the PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC, introduces changes to the behaviour of the suspension. A new ‘Suspension’ slider has been added to the Input section of the ‘Options & Extras’ menu which […]
NewsThe development process for Kylotonn’s latest iteration of their officially licensed rally game, WRC 8, is being refined thanks to the feedback from the community and the very best WRC Esports drivers. Kylotonn is gathering feedback via “community days” which give fans of the game a chance to voice their opinions on what they like […]
NewsAfter some very cryptic teasing, Milestone has now officially revealed the latest incarnation of their officially licensed motocross title. MXGP 2019 will allow players to experience the 2019 FIM Motocross World Championship when it launches on August 27 across the PlayStation 4, Xbox One and PC. MXGP will contain all riders, bikes and teams of the 2019 […]
NewsForza Motorsport 7’s IndyCar content has been fleshed out a bit, thanks to the launch of a new free car pack. Arguably the highlights of the new content are the four, 2019-spec Dallara IR18 racing car, which will complement the 2017 season Dallara DW12s that are already in the game. Like the DW12s depicted in […]
NewsMilestone has lifted the veil on MotoGP 19‘s multiplayer features with some big improvements across the board. MotoGP 19 offers players the ability to browse the Public Lobbies list to jump into the action quickly or set up their own fully customisable Grand Prix to race with friends via the new Private Lobbies option. Milestone […]
NewsIt’s not very often an update comes along which radically alters the gameplay of a racing title so we’re more than a little surprised to learn that GRIP: Combat Racing‘s latest free update does just that. The fast-paced racer swaps wheels for propulsion in its “AirBlades” update making the game much less like Rollcage and […]
NewsElectronic Arts has reported its fourth-quarter earnings which include some fresh details on their upcoming portfolio of games including none other than the upcoming Need for Speed title. First of all, EA has confirmed (after some ambiguity) that a new Need for Speed will indeed release in 2019 for consoles and PC. According to the […]
NewsFollowing on from the original two cryptic teaser videos, Milestone has now released a third video teasing their upcoming MXGP title. Much like the previous two videos, the latest teaser includes the date of Tuesday, May 14 – presumably, this is the date of the official reveal where we’ll get to learn the name of […]
NewsDiRT Rally 2.0‘s car count tally has grown an extra couple of notches thanks to the release of the very latest chunk of DLC content as part of the title’s ongoing “Season One” DLC plan. The Ford Focus RS Rally car from 2007 and the 2008 Subaru Impreza join the car ranks and can be […]
NewsCodemasters has recently released a batch of F1 2019 images to whet our appetites for the game’s release on June 28, some two months earlier than the traditional August release window. Besides the new images, Codemasters has also revealed the box art for the Anniversary and Legend editions of F1 2019 which you can view […]
NewsRide 3‘s eighth, yes eighth, free DLC pack is now available to grab for no charge across the PlayStation 4, Xbox One and PC. The eighth free DLC pack called “Free Pack 8” continues the trend of giving players a shiny new bike as well as yet another career mode volume which includes an additional […]
NewsMilestone has been teasing its upcoming and as of yet unannounced MXGP title ahead of its official reveal expected later this month. Two short videos have been released teasing the date of Tuesday, May 14 which we can only assume is the day the development team officially reveal the game including its name and, of […]
NewsA new batch of IndyCar-themed content is seemingly coming to Forza Motorsport 7 later this month. In a ‘Forza Monthly’ promo image posted on the official Forza Motorsport Twitter feed, the Brawner-Ford Hawk III asymmetric single-seater can clearly be seen; all-but-confirming the car will be soon be added to Forza Motorsport 7. Less than a […]
NewsItalian developer Milestone has shared the very first gameplay for MotoGP 19 before its launch in June across the PlayStation 4, Xbox One, PC, and Switch. The gameplay video treats us to just over one lap of Valentino Rossi racing at Italian track of Mugello with a full grid of 22 riders. Check it out […]
NewsRedout is to become the very latest in a long line of racing games to make their way over to Nintendo’s current console. The fast-paced futuristic racer will launch on the Switch on May 14, 2019, and will include all of the title’s previously-released DLC content packs making it a particularly large package. Redout on […]
NewsOverpass, coming to the PlayStation 4, Xbox One, PC, and Switch in October 2019, is probably best described as an off-road simulation title that pits you up against extreme tracks and hazardous terrain. You’ll get behind the wheel of several off-road vehicles including powerful buggies and quads from brands such as Yamaha, Suzuki and Arctic […]
NewsThere’s good news for console owners as Car Mechanic Simulator will park itself in the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One garages on June 25, 2019. Car Mechanic Simulator is sure to test your tinkering skills as you find, repair, paint, tune, test drive, and sell your cars all while you build your very own car […]
NewsFans of Formula 2 will likely be very pleased to hear the single-seater series will be officially represented in the upcoming F1 2019 game. For the first time ever in a Codemasters-developed Formula 1 title, players will have access to a Formula 2 car in-game – in this case, the Dallara-developed chassis that was introduced […]
NewsBigben Interactive has today announced FIA European Truck Racing Championship, the official racing simulation of the ETRC, will be available on 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 behemoth which will take some taming all while keeping your […]
NewsVolkswagen and Sector3 Studios have joined forces to let RaceRoom players experience the pure-electric power of the ID R prototype racer, ahead of the car’s record attempt at the Nurburging Nordschleife. In a time trial contest that runs until 24th October 2019, RaceRoom Racing Experience users will be able to take the Nurburgring-optimised Volkswagen ID […]
NewsShockrods is a fast-paced vehicular combat arena shooter currently under development by Stainless Games who are responsible for the much-loved Carmageddon series no less. The second early access PC beta for the multiplayer-focused vehicular combat title will start tomorrow, April 25 and will run for six days ending on April 30. You can currently sign […]
NewsThe very latest instalment of the officially licensed rally game, WRC 8, will hit shelves this September after ditching the traditional annual release schedule. WRC 8 will continue the shift towards a more authentic rallying experience – something we’ve seen evolve since Kylotonn’s first rally game offering with 2015’s WRC 5. Project Manager Sebastien Waxin […]
NewsGran Turismo Sport has received another free update today adding new cars to the racing title including the storied Porsche 962 C. Update 1.38, available now, adds a total of five new cars as listed below. Porsche 962 C ’88 (Gr.1) Renault R8 Gordini ’66 (Gr.X) Audi TT Coupé 3.2 quattro ’03 (N200) Honda Fit […]
NewsOne of the UK’s most renowned race tracks is reportedly coming to Gran Turismo Sport at some point. According to a tweet by the 2018 Gran Turismo Championships racer Jonathan Wong, the West Sussex-located venue can be spotted when searching for replays in the PS4-exclusive racing game – suggesting the track will soon be featured […]
NewsFans of pure-electric single-seater racing will likely need to jump on rFactor 2 as soon as possible, as the latest generation of Formula E cars is now available for the PC sim. Available as a premium add-on, the Gen 2 Formula E car for rFactor 2 is claimed to be an accurate recreation of the […]
NewsFeral Interactive has released a new teaser trailer for the upcoming Switch version of GRID Autosport showcasing its impressive array of different control methods. The Switch version of GRID Autosport will include all previously released DLC content so we can expect around 100 cars and 100 tracks. The Switch version will also contain online multiplayer […]
NewsThe Forza franchise has made its first foray into the mobile gaming market, thanks to the rebranding of the free-to-play title Miami Street. Now known as ‘Forza Street’, the new mobile game is claimed to offer the most streamlined Forza user experience to date. Perhaps the clearest example of this is the controls: players can […]
NewsPlayrise Digital has announced they are bringing their miniature racing game Table Top Racing: World Tour to the Nintendo Switch. Entitled Table Top Racing: World Tour – Nitro Edition, the retro-inspired racer will feature all of the content found in their original hit game Table Top Racing: World Tour including all previously released DLC and […]
NewsThe post-release plans for arcade racing game Xenon Racer have been revealed just two weeks after the game’s launch. Two new locations will be added to Xenon Racer, along with multiple customisation parts and two additional racing teams complete with two new cars. As a token of appreciation for Xenon Racer players, the additional content […]
NewsForza Motorsport 7 players can now get an early taste of what to expect from the game’s upcoming multiplayer ‘regulations’, as the beta test hopper is now open to the public. Like the invite-only private beta hopper that was launched last month, the current race regulations testing will for the time being only be trialling […]
NewsAssetto Corsa Competizione will leave Steam Early Access in under seven weeks’ time, when the PC racing sim is given a full release on 29th May. Following an eight-month development cycle while in Early Access, Assetto Corsa Competizione will launch to the public with a broad spread of licensed Blancpain GT Series content. All of […]
NewsForza Horizon 4‘s next major update will see some very big changes being introduced to its multiplayer modes. Of the many major additions – perhaps the biggest – is developer Playground Games’ solution to prevent carnage at the start of a race. For the first 30 seconds of a PvP event, all players will be […]
NewsWhilst the career modes from the Kylotonn-developed WRC 5, WRC 6, and WRC 7 didn’t really evolve, the French-based developer has been working significantly on WRC 8‘s career mode which promises to be bigger and better than ever before. As found previously, WRC 8 will not only feature the main WRC cars and drivers, but […]
NewsCodemasters has released the first part of their DiRT Rally 2.0 “Season One – Stage Two” DLC content today with other parts to release throughout April and May. The very first part of the stage two content adds the BMW M1 Procar Rally, the Open Manta 400, and a special livery. You can view the […]
NewsFollowing on from the first part of our WRC 8 preview which included interviews from Game Director Alain Jarniou and Game Designer Benoit Gomes, part 2 of our WRC 8 preview features a team chat to the backdrop of some exclusive gameplay. The gameplay comes courtesy of our recent hands-on with an alpha version of […]
PreviewsGran Turismo’s top man Kazunori Yamauchi recently sat down with GTPlanet to talk about all things Gran Turismo. Throughout last year developer Polyphony showcased upcoming content for Gran Turismo Sport via its live events. The first live event of 2019 was held in Paris last month which teased some new cars including the Lamborghini Countach […]
NewsIn a surprising twist, developer R8 Games has today announced a re-branding of their futuristic racing title Formula Fusion (which was first revealed in 2015). Now known as “Pacer”, the anti-gravity racer will benefit from new features and game modes and will see a re-release on PC as well as make its console debut sometime […]
NewsOne of the most outrageous supercars of recent times is seemingly set to appear in Forza Motorsport 7 very soon. When the latest update for the game dropped, eagle-eyed players noticed the ‘Forzathon’ menu icon had been replaced with a closeup of the Apollo Intensa Emozione track-focused hypercar’s front offside wheel. Though not the first […]
NewsThe F1 Esports Series will kick off in less than a week’s time with qualifying beginning on 8th April. Following on from a successful first two championships, the third F1 Esports Series will retain a similar formula to last year’s Series. In order to reach the official racing part of the contest, players will first […]
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