A brand new gameplay video has been released for arcade racer GRAVEL which showcases the title’s snowy weather conditions. The video (above), clocking in at two minutes, gives us a look at the very wintery-looking Montebianco location, where we see the legendary Toyota Celica in action from the chase camera perspective. Admittedly, this camera viewpoint […]
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Bill Geise, creative director of Forza Motorsport 7, recently teased that 2018 would be “a huge year for the Forza community”. Speaking with GamesRadar, Giese revealed that 2018 would bring "some spectacular announcements and new experiences”. No details on these exciting announcements or new experiences were made sadly, leaving us wondering what Turn 10 have […]
NewsItalian developer Milestone has today released a developer diary (seen below) for Monster Energy Supercross – The Official Videogame which gives us a look behind the scenes. Monster Energy Supercross features all the official Supercross tracks which were painstakingly recreated using photogrammetry techniques which provide authentic results. The same level of detail has been applied […]
NewsIt has been confirmed today that MX vs ATV All Out, the very latest in the long-running MX vs ATV series, will release on PlayStation 4, Xbox One and PC worldwide on March 27. To accompany the release date announcement, THQ Nordic has released a new trailer which consists of 100% gameplay, check it out […]
NewsYesterday we reported on the rumours that Forza Horizon 4 could be set in Japan. These rumours came from a known leaker who provided accurate info of Microsoft’s E3 2016 plans prior to the event. To add further fuel to the fire, Head of Xbox Games Marketing Aaron Greenburg uploaded a new header image (below) […]
NewsHead of Xbox Games Marketing Aaron Greenburg has quite possibly confirmed the recent rumours that Forza Horizon 4 will be set in Japan. Greenburg reportedly uploaded a new header image (below) to his personal Twitter page (which has since been replaced) depicting a number of titles including what looks like Forza Horizon 4 box art […]
NewsForza Motorsport 7's DLC car packs often release very early each month, however, due to the holiday period, January's car pack has understandably been pushed back. Fret not though, Forza Motorsport community manager Brian Ekberg recently revealed that the January car pack (which is part of the Car Pass covering the first six monthly car […]
NewsThe very latest rumours suggest that Forza Horizon 4 (which we expect to release later this year) will be set in Japan. According to GearNuke, the leaker, who revealed Microsoft’s E3 2016 plans prior to the event, has now posted a number of interesting tidbits as seen here. The tidbit reads: “I would love playing […]
NewsRocket League continues to go from strength to strength, following the recent release of the Nintendo Switch version, developer Psyonix has revealed that Rocket League now boasts 40 million players across all formats. The news was shared on the official Rocket League Twitter account as seen below. Rocket League now has 40 MILLION players worldwide! […]
NewsThe very latest update for PC karting simulator Kart Racing Pro has recently been made available by developer PiBoSo. The new update, known as “release 4”, includes the new Wackersdorf track; a new “track day” mode which provides “a convenient way to set up an unlimited online practice session”; and also includes support for a […]
NewsGran Turismo Sport continues to enjoy strong sales and rounds out the very last UK weekly charts of 2017 (courtesy of Chart-Track) in the top ten. Polyphony Digital's latest racer actually climbed five places to beat out Mario Kart 8 Deluxe residing in eighth and ninth place respectively. Elsewhere, Need for Speed Payback holds onto […]
NewsJust when you thought Thrustmaster couldn't possibly release any more products anytime soon, details of the company's latest product have leaked on several online stores. The Thrustmaster TS-PC RACER Ferrari 488 Challenge Edition is the latest piece of hardware in question. The officially licensed Ferrari product utilises the TS-PC Racer base and comes complete with the […]
NewsNeed for Speed Payback will get an online free roam feature sometime this year. The upcoming update, which will be free for Payback owners, was confirmed by the official Need for Speed Twitter account as seen below. Online Free Roam coming 2018, Happy New Year from everyone at Need for Speed! No dates have […]
NewsFollowing the game's original release in September, Slightly Mad Studios has released the first DLC expansion for its racing simulation Project CARS 2. Dubbed the Fun Pack, the first expansion adds eight new cars and two new loose surface tracks, as well as new liveries and four new career invitational events. The Project CARS 2 […]
NewsBelieve it or not, Bugbear Entertainment's Wreckfest, formerly known as Next Car Game, has been in Steam Early Access for nearly four years now. Thankfully, a major new update has been deployed adding new features and improvements that bring the demolition derby game closer to the final release. Headlining the Wreckfest December update on Steam […]
NewsSlightly Mad Studios has released a major new patch for Project CARS 2 that adds a new game mode and fixes a slew of the game's reported issues. Available to download for all platforms, patch 3.0's headline addition is the new Online Championship mode that allows players to compete online in full championships spanning multiple […]
NewsThe clubs functionality has been introduced to Dirt 4, allowing players to better organise online races and championships in the game. An iterations of the Leagues setup in Dirt Rally, Dirt 4’s Clubs mechanic also now provides Codemasters with “a lot more options to explore when looking at competitive gaming with DiRT” – suggesting the […]
NewsSCS Software has today released the much-anticipated Italia map expansion for Euro Truck Simulator 2. The latest expansion adds the country of Italy complete with its naturally diverse environments that will see you trucking “through the Apennines, where tunnels and bridges alternate with scenic vistas and curvy segments, opening the view to distant horizons. Descend […]
NewsCodemasters' GRID Autosport has now landed on iOS devices and promises “console-quality racing on iOS”. Players will get to grips with 100 cars and a colossal 100 circuits for some epic on the go action. You can purchase the title at the App Store for £9.99. The one-off purchase will enable players to download (via […]
NewsTwo months after its initial release, a surprise demo of Project CARS 2 has landed on the PC, PlayStation 4 and Xbox One, allowing players to sample the rich diversity of racing disciplines that feature in the racing simulation. The demo, which weighs in at 4.66 GB on PS4, 4.31 GB on Xbox One, lets you […]
NewsVooFoo Studios’ top-down racer Mantis Burn Racing has released on the Nintendo Switch today. The modern take on the old-school genre of top-down racing wowed us with its addictive gameplay and satisfying handling when it was first released on the PlayStation 4, PC, and Xbox One late last year. As a matter of fact, it […]
NewsRedout is one of the most underrated futuristic racing titles currently available. We can't get enough of its creatively-designed race tracks, superb sense of speed, and craft that take skill to master. And now 34BigThings' WipeOut-inspired racer has just got better with the release of a substantial patch that adds a slew of improvements to the […]
NewsThe open-world motorcycle racer and brawler Road Rage releases today on the PC, Xbox One and PlayStation 4. Developed by Team6, Road Rage will see players riding around the fictional city of Ashen hitting rivals with various hand-held weapons all while keeping your speed up and climbing the ranks of an outlaw gang in a […]
NewsMilestone surprised us earlier this year by announcing a new off-road racing IP called GRAVEL which sees a return to the more accessible arcade racing action compared to recent releases which have a more serious flavour. Scheduled for release early next year (for the PC, Xbox One and PlayStation 4), the game features a total […]
NewsToday marks the release of Spintires: Mudrunner across the PC, Xbox One and Playstation 4 platforms. The title is best described as an extreme off-road physics-based vehicle simulator which builds on the original Spintires (released already on PC) with new content to become an “ultimate edition” of sorts. Not only does Spintires: Mudrunner expect you […]
NewsKylotonn Games has unleashed their latest patch for the PlayStation 4 version of WRC 7. The very latest patch has racing wheel users in mind as it sees improvements to force feedback including the addition of extra settings to help users calibrate force feedback to their liking (found in the options menu). Elsewhere, the patch […]
NewsDevelopers for officially licensed racing titles often have the arduous task of releasing a product with as little as 12 months development time. Needless to say, this is an extremely short time frame and with the ever-high expectations from fans: to say development teams are under pressure is an understatement. After many years belonging to […]
ReviewsIndependent British developer Three Fields Entertainment has brought their brand of vehicular destruction to the Xbox One with the launch of Danger Zone. Danger Zone is best viewed as a homage to Burnout's Crash Mode, and for good reason too: Three Fields Entertainment comprises of former Criterion Games co-founders Alex Ward and Fiona Sperry. Danger […]
NewsFeral Interactive has today announced that DiRT Rally will be released for macOS later this year. DiRT Rally was widely praised upon its release on PC in December 2015 (which was followed by PlayStation 4 and Xbox One launches the next year) for its no-nonsense gameplay, impressively detailed environments and excellent car audio. We were […]
NewsIt's September 22 which can only mean one thing: the release of the much-anticipated Project CARS 2 is here. The sim, available across the PC, Xbox One and PlayStation 4 platforms, features the largest amount of tracks ever seen in a console racer with 140 different track configurations. This is impressive enough, however when you […]
NewsThe launch of WRC 7 marks the third iteration of an officially licensed rally game from French developers Kylotonn. Last year's WRC 6 saw many improvements across the board compared to Kylotonn's debut release in 2015, and I'm happy to report that from my early impressions so far, WRC 7 continues that forward push. It's […]
NewsRemember Slightly Mad Studios’ online side project World of Speed that was being developed alongside Project CARS 2 as an arcade, team-focused street racing game? Initially announced back in 2014, the perpetual silence surrounding the game over the last few years led us to believe the game had been scrapped – the last we had […]
News[UPDATE]WRC 7 is also available today digitally on the PlayStation and Xbox Stores, with physical releases to follow on September 26. Original article below. PC players can now play the very latest officially licensed rally title, WRC 7, a full week ahead of console owners. The rally racer, available now on Steam for £34.99, enables […]
NewsToday marks the release of Baja:Edge of Control HD across the PlayStation 4, Xbox One and PC platforms. A remaster of the 2008 original, Baja:Edge of Control HD has been given a graphical overhaul with 4K resolution textures, improved rendering of particle effects and smooth frame rates. Improvements to the UI and the control scheme […]
NewsHot off the heels of the recent large update, VooFoo Studios’ post-release support for Mantis Burn Racing continues with the release of their very latest DLC offering, “Battle Cars”, available now. Battle Cars, as the name suggests, introduces weapons for the first time, turning the relatively civilised art of racing in to a highly-charged destruction […]
NewsExcitement is growing strong now as we're mere days away from the release of Project CARS 2. To whet our appetites even further, game director Stephen Viljoen has recently conducted a developer stream showcasing the in-depth career mode of the racer set to release on all major platforms on September 22. The stream takes a […]
NewsRaceRoom developer Sector3 Studios recently revealed that the much-loved Italian track of Imola will be heading to the PC racing sim. Those of you looking to see the track in motion before release are in luck, Sector3 Studios' very own Georg Ortner has released a video where he takes to the upcoming track in a […]
NewsShort development times often mean that annual licensed racing games offer incremental improvements rather than revolutionary updates. To Italian developer Milestone’s credit, last year’s MotoGP game was a valiant attempt to reinvent the series. The imaginatively named Valentino Rossi: The Game was a tribute to the legendary rider that introduced new disciplines you don’t normally […]
ReviewsWe first set eyes on WRC 7 from Kylotonn Games earlier this year at E3 and were left pleasantly surprised thanks to the title's impressive graphics, more nuanced handling model and rapid sense of speed. Indeed it was one of our games of the show and left us wanting more. With the title releasing later […]
PreviewsImola has been a hotly requested track from RaceRoom Racing Experience players for some time now. I'm happy to announce that the famous Italian track will be heading to the racing sim next week. Imola, which also goes by the name of Autodromo Internazionale Enzo e Dino Ferrari, is a road circuit just short of […]
NewsMantis Burn Racing was one of our favourite indie titles to release last year thanks to its incredibly satisfying handling model which made the art of sliding around turns a sheer joy to behold. Developer VooFoo Studios continue to support the top-down racer with an update available today, across all platforms, which sees performance improvements […]
NewsIt's September which means we are very close to one of our most anticipated racing title releases in years: Project CARS 2. The marketing campaign for the title, releasing on September 22 across the PC, PlayStation 4 and Xbox One platforms, has been in full swing for several weeks now. The very latest teaser from […]
NewsIt has been confirmed that The Crew 2 will release across the PlayStation 4, Xbox One and PC platforms on March 16, 2018 (or March 13 with the Digital Gold Edition). However if you can't wait that long and want to get stuck into The Crew 2's huge open-world playground you can try your luck […]
NewsThe release of DiRT Rally in 2015 captured the sheer intensity of the sport with its uncompromising handling, rough terrain and steep learning curve which would put off all but the most hardened of petrolheads. Three years on and Codemasters’ latest offering sees a return to the numbered titles with DiRT 4. Rather than a […]
ReviewsRemember ’90s Arcade Racer? Originally slated for release back in 2014 on Wii U and PC as a homage to classic ’90s racers like Daytona USA, the project was initially Kickstarted by independent developer Pelikan13 four years ago. But as the years went by and updates became less frequent, it looked as if the project […]
NewsCodemasters has today revealed the final batch of classic cars for their upcoming officially licensed Formula 1 game F1 2017. Those of you that were holding out for Jensen Button's championship winning team Brawn may be disappointed as the final quartet of cars all belong to the McLaren stable. Aside from the previously announced legendary […]
NewsAs we get ever nearer to Project CARS 2's release date of September 22 excitement is growing. Just to make that wait seem a little longer, we've dug up some amazing screenshots of the title (PC version) which showcase some of the vast array of tracks and vehicles the game has to offer. Digital pre-order […]
NewsThe development team at iRacing has unleashed their latest update for Season 3 of the PC racing sim. The 2017 Season 3 Patch 3 update sees changes to the aero and torque of all the Dirt Late Models, season setups have been updated for the NASCAR racing cars and loading errors have been fixed for […]
NewsRedout's developer 34 Big Things recently conducted an interview with GamingBolt to discuss the upcoming console version of the futuristic racer including any PlayStation 4 Pro enhancements. When asked whether Redout Lightspeed Edition will run at 4k and 60 frames per second, the developer divulged their plans. “Optimization is an art that takes patience and […]
NewsThe off-road arcade racer GRAVEL will mark the return to fun arcade racing action from Milestone, reminiscent of the 90’s, when it releases early next year for the PlayStation 4, Xbox One and PC. To tide us over until then, the development team has recently released a fresh set of PlayStation 4 images which showcases […]
NewsToday marks the release of Warner Bros. Interactive's and Disney's animated automotive game Cars 3: Driven to Win. The game, developed by avalanche Software, is available across the PlayStation 4, PlayStation 3, Xbox One, Xbox 360, Nintendo Switch and Wii U platforms. The game is inspired by the upcoming Cars 3 movie, so you'll see […]
NewsThe very first gameplay trailer for F1 2017 has come to light and features none other than Red Bull Racing's Max Verstappen behind the wheel. The gameplay actually showcases one of the new additions to the series: alternate layouts. There are four alternate layouts in total to supplement the classic car content, below we can […]
NewsWe've known about Milestone's off-road arcade racer GRAVEL for some time now. The title was initially due to release this summer, however as all mentions of a summer release disappeared, it became clear the game had suffered a delay. Fret not however, as developer Milestone has now confirmed (via the PlayStation blog) that GRAVEL will […]
NewsThis year promises to be huge in the racing genre thanks to the releases of Gran Turismo Sport, Forza Motorsport 7, not to mention an ever-growing list of annual releases such as MXGP 3, F1 2017, MotoGP 17 and WRC 7. Another game that is set to make a big splash this September is Slightly […]
PreviewsHardware company Logitech has announced that it has acquired high-end gaming headset manufacturer Astro Gaming for $85 million (around £66 million). The actual deal, expected to be made in cash, will be made official next month and represents a substantial investment into the console market. This deal could very well spawn high-end gaming peripherals across […]
NewsThe release of WRC 7 draws ever nearer and it’s fair to say the development have been keeping their cards close to their chest so far. Developer Kylotonn Games has teased one new addition to the series: long stages. Rally games throughout the years suffered from short stages thanks to technical limitations, these boundaries seem […]
NewsBack in March THQ Nordic surprised us all by announcing a remaster of the 2008 off-road racer Baja: Edge of Control was in development for the Xbox One and PlayStation 4. Not many details were shared at the time, but we've come across some juicy info since and thought it was worth sharing for those […]
NewsSlightly Mad Studios continue to reveal new details about their upcoming racer Project CARS 2. This week sees the complete reveal of every single track that will make it in to the game. We've known for some time now that Project CARS 2 will boast the biggest track roster of any console racer to date. […]
NewsCodemasters teamed up with Redbull to provide the very latest F1 2017 screenshots depicting this year's Red Bull Racing and Toro Rosso (RB13 and STR12 respectively) Formula 1 cars. As you would expect, both cars have been recreated with pin-point accuracy making sure every component, both large and small, can been seen in impressive detail. Whereas […]
NewsAssetto Corsa developer Kuno Simulazioni has today confirmed that the missing piece of the upcoming Ferrari 70th Anniversary Pack puzzle is none other than the SF70H Formula 1 car. Recently, Kunos asked fans to vote on which Ferrari should make it into the upcoming Ferrari 70th Anniversary pack. This prompted more than 30,000 votes which […]
NewsIt's understandable that officially licensed products tend to be focused for the masses, the developers have to pay for these expensive licenses after all, and what better way of doing so by making your game appeal to as many people as possible. Kylotonn Games acquired the official World Rally championship license recently and have managed […]
NewsCodemasters continue to tease this year's upcoming Formula One title with yet another classic car reveal. The Renault R26, as driven by Fernando Alonso Giancarlo Fisichella, joins the ever-expanding car roaster of F1 2017. We do of course have a car reveal trailer to accompany the announcement, which you can drool over below. The 2006 […]
NewsRocket League celebrates its two year birthday today, developer Psyonix has revealed that the car football indie sensation has over 33 million (m) registered players. Of these 33m, 6.1m play every month, 3.3m play per week and a staggering 1.6m players play the game every single day. Furthermore, the developer approximates that as many as […]
NewsBigben Interactive has confirmed that the official Tourist Trophy title TT Isle of Man: Ride on the Edge will release for the PlayStation 4, Xbox One and PC this November. The late 2017 release will see it go up against the likes of Need for Speed: Payback in a very crowded year for the racing […]
NewsWe recently caught up with Sebastien Waxin from Bigben Interactive to have a chat about the upcoming official TT game TT Isle of Man: Ride on the Edge. Waxin explains that the handling on the game is currently only around 10-15% complete as the development team had to focus on re-creating the mammoth road course […]
InterviewsMore and more details of Project CARS 2 has come to light in recent weeks as developer Slightly Mad Studios ramp up their marketing campaign as we get ever closer to the September 22 worldwide release date. The very latest piece of information from Slightly Mad Studios is a biggie: the full car list (well […]
NewsrFactor 2's car roster gets a welcome boost with the arrival of the Radical SR3 RSX, available now for the PC racing sim. The SR3 combines high-performance with relatively cheap costs and as a result, is the most successful prototype racer in the world. The Radical SR3 RSX comes complete with 20 different liveries chosen […]
NewsRadial-G has kept PC players busy with its anti-gravity action for some time now. Console players meanwhile have had to exercise patience, however it looks like all that waiting will be rewarded very shortly indeed. The fast and fun VR compatible racer is set for a physical and digital release before the end of summer […]
NewsThe crazy world of miniature racing returns to our high definition screens thanks to the release of Micro Machines World Series. The game, available across the PC, Xbox One and PlayStation 4 platforms, contains a mixture of classic fan-favourite, and modern content to entice new fans to the long-running and much-loved racing series. The obligatory […]
NewsUpon hearing the news that Micro Machines will be making a return, we were more than curious to get our hands on the final product. Thankfully, that day has come, and we go through several of the modes that the game has to offer in our overview video as seen below. Micro Machines World Series […]
NewsThe very first piece of DLC content has been released for MXGP 3 which will see players taking on a supermotocross competition. The Monster Energy SMX Riders Cup enables players to choose between six of the most popular MXGP Championship manufacturers (KTM, Husqvarna, Honda, Suzuki, Yamaha, and Kawasaki ) and race with your own team […]
NewsNew Swedish tracks are becoming something of a norm for RaceRoom Racing Experience lately, so it comes as no surprise to hear that yet another has made it to the PC racing sim. Ring Knutstorp is the very latest Swedish track to be added and is available right now for £2.63 on the RaceRoom Store. […]
NewsA major update has been released for the destruction-happy racer Wreckfest which currently resides on Steam Early Access. The update adds the new track of "Crash Canyon", and if the name is anything to go by, it should provide some fun and chaotic racing complete with the obligatory crashes which will see Bugbear's epic soft-body […]
NewsDigital pre-orders for Project CARS 2 are now open, giving players the choice of two different editions which sees the inclusion of some juicy bonus content. The Standard Edition adds the exclusive Japanese Cars Pack which features four cars as detailed below. The fastest hot hatch to have ever lapped the Nordschleife, the Honda Euro Spec […]
NewsKylotonn Games continue to tease their upcoming official TT racing game with some new screenshots which showcase some rather lush scenery. TT Isle of Man: Ride on the Edge features the full 37 ¾ mile road circuit along with some fictional tracks. Many of the leading teams, riders, team liveries and bike manufacturers are also […]
NewsSector3 Studios has released their Formula RaceRoom X-17 open wheeler racing car today for their PC racing sim RaceRoom Racing Experience. The V10 race car comes with breathtaking straight line speed and thanks to an advanced aerodynamic package, is able to corner faster than any other vehicle in RaceRoom Racing Experience. You can purchase the […]
NewsThe extremely popular car-football title Rocket League will get an additional fan base later this year when it releases on the Nintendo Switch. The Switch version, which is scheduled for a “holiday 2017” release, will be the same as previous releases except for the inclusion of a few exclusive items such as Mario and Luigi […]
NewsSlightly Mad Studios continues to tease new Project CARS 2 screen shots with the latest batch focusing on the Porsche 911 GT3 R and 911 GT3 RS. The 2016 911 GT3 R is the third generation of the Porsche GT3s, and boasts 500 bhp thanks to a 4-litre flat-6 engine which can be revved hard. […]
NewsWith Forza Motorsport 7 on the horizon (pardon the pun), comparisons to the last Motorsport offering are inevitable. However, even we didn't expect to see them rear their heads the very day the first Forza Motorsport 7 footage was released into the wild. YouTube channel Cycu1 has put the two latest Motorsport titles it up […]
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