We recently got to grips with Project CARS 2 using a controller, and as guys who are so used to using a wheel, it proved a tricky prospect. We felt the controller inputs did seem a little over-sensitive as we struggled to correct our car resulting in massive over-steer at points, although it is worth […]
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GT Sport continues the long Gran Turismo tradition of adding new fictional tracks to the ever growing list. Two such tracks that we were lucky enough to get on to and spend a bit of time with, were the Blue Moon Bay Speedway and the Dragon Trail Seaside circuits. The former is an oval track […]
NewsThe quad bike racer ATV Renegades by developer Renegade Kid has been released today for the Xbox One and PlayStation 4. ATV Renegades will give players the chance to hone their racing skills in the single player World Tour mode which features 6 tours, before taking on friends via the split-screen option. Time trial mode […]
NewsGRAVEL is the name of Milestone’s upcoming new IP which promises to be a fun arcade racer which harks back to days of old. Boasting 18 different exotic locations, four disciplines and over 200 events in the career mode, I believe it’s safe to say that this game will keep you busy for some time. […]
NewsEarlier this year, Italian developer Milestone raised a few eyebrows by announcing a new off-road arcade racer called GRAVEL which is set to release this summer for the PlayStation 4, PC and Xbox One. GRAVEL looks like a mesh up of racers such as Forza Horizon 3, Sega Rally and Milestone’s own Screamer title. With […]
NewsEveryone's favourite miniature racing series is coming back with the release of Micro Machines World Series for the PlayStation 4, Xbox One and PC on June 23. Today marks the first time we've seen gameplay of the tile courtesy of the new trailer which showcases the battle mode in action, see the chaos for yourself […]
NewsI believe it’s fair to say that Codemasters have somewhat struggled with the general lack of stages found within their rally titles over the years. Indeed, DiRT Rally was one such title which received criticism with its lack of stages and DiRT 4 looks set to follow, although the latter does have a potential ace […]
NewsThe team attended a Project CARS 2 event recently where we sampled the upcoming title using the VR medium and a racing wheel, along with playing on the more traditional 2D screen and controller setup. Developer Slightly Mad Studios certainly raised some eyebrows recently with the rallycross reveal for Project CARS 2. We're not getting […]
NewsRacing games are the perfect platform for virtual reality games. Donning a VR headset not only increases the immersion allowing you to look around virtual car cockpits, being able to look into corners, follow the apex and monitor your track position offers competitive advantages too. It’s a shame, then, that the current crop of racing […]
FeaturesSony are keeping up the GT Sport momentum by releasing a new batch of screenshots which reveal not one, or two, but three new fictional tracks: Blue Moon Bay, Dragontrail Seaside and Sardegna Windmills. Blue Moon Bay (above) is the second oval track confirmed for GT Sport which joins the existing Northern Isle Speedway circuit […]
NewsIndie developer Zordix has released their snow-based racer Snow Moto Racing Freedom today across the PC and PlayStation 4 platforms. Snow Moto Racing Freedom sees a return to the snowmobile racing genre, which has been abandoned for all too long. The game includes several modes including Championship, Sprint, Snocross, Freestyle, Leisure and more and boasts […]
NewsEuropean Gran Turismo fans have had to wait patiently while those lucky select few US residents have been indulging in GT Sport's beta for some weeks. Well thankfully, that is about to change and very shortly too. Announced via the PlayStation blog, the European beta for Gran Turismo Sport will kick off on April 15. […]
NewsOne criticism we have with Flatout 4: Total Insanity is the lack of information regarding how to actually unlock all the available vehicles. Well, wonder no more as Bigben Games has released a handy five-minute video which tells us the unlock conditions for all the vehicles found across the three classes within the destruction-based racer. […]
NewsBigBen Interactive have once again partnered with Hyundai this year to give 2017 eSports WRC Championship participants the chance to win a €20,000 Hyundai i20. The “eSports WRC powered by Hyundai” global competition will be contested on WRC 6, the latest released official FIA World Rally Championship title. “After a first year of partnership, we […]
NewsEven though GT Sport was first revealed quite some time ago, we still know surprisingly little with regards to the track list. Polyphony have been showing the same small bunch of tracks over and over, however rejoice as one new track has just come to light. PlayStation released a short advert showcasing a number of […]
NewsWith the June 9 release date of DiRT 4 getting ever nearer, it’s fair to say that the excitement is beginning to grow. PlayStation Access were lucky enough to get their hands on a preview version of the upcoming dirt racer and have shared a gameplay video which gives us a look at several aspects […]
NewsWith the steady rise of eSports in recent years, it was only a matter of time before it became the norm to be featured in racing titles. Indeed the upcoming GT Sport centres around this aspect, and we can expect all the major racing titles to have some element of eSports included, Project CARS 2 […]
NewsGRIP, the futuristic combat racer which takes obvious inspiration from the PlayStation 1’s Rollcage, has recently been updated to include online multiplayer racing. The Early Access game includes options to create and join an online game session along with the ability to spectate. The recent update also introduces a new vehicle which goes by the […]
NewsProject CARS 2 will no doubt stand out from the ever-growing crowd of serious racing titles when it releases later in the year due to its wealth of content, including numerous racing disciplines and a plethora of tracks. However on top of the already impressive package, what can we expect regarding post-release content for Project […]
NewsPlayStation Access were lucky enough to get their hands on a preview version of DiRT 4 recently and have published a lengthy video giving us a glimpse of several races. The PlayStation 4 preview video gives us a look at three different races from three separate disciplines found with the title. The first race shows […]
NewsSlightly Mad Studios' Project CARS 2 promotional campaign is certainly in full swing with lots of reveals, screenshots and even some gameplay to salivate over. The very latest reveal showcases four Mitsubishi Evolutions that will be available to drive when the game launches in “late 2017”. The first of these “Evos” is very extreme, the […]
NewsCodemasters Chief Game Designer Paul Coleman has recently shed more details on DiRT 4‘s “Your Stage” course generator and its compatibility across several game modes. Coleman explains that the “Your Stage” course generator is impressively compatible with all competitive rally modes, “In Pro Tour (Ranked PVP), the server has set parameters for stage generation e.g. rallies […]
NewsProject CARS 2 may be several months away from the current “late 2017” release window, however that hasn't stopped developer Slightly Mad Studios from releasing a gameplay video. The gameplay video (seen below) puts us in the cockpit of the absolutely iconic Jaguar XJR 9 Prototype as it screams around the famous Long Beach Grand […]
NewsThe head of Slightly Mad Studios Ian Bell has recently shared some Project CARS 2 images which showcases many of the title's dedicated server options available for the PC version. The first image (above) gives us a look at the “realism” tab which enables the server admin to toggle a plethora of options and scenarios […]
NewsCodemasters Chief Game Designer Paul Coleman has recently revealed that DiRT 4‘s “Your Stage” course generator is able to output courses which range between 1-13km in length. This puts the longest tracks possible in DiRT 4 on par with those found in Codemasters other off-road racer DiRT Rally which is good news. The track generator will […]
NewsThe 2017 season of the Formula One season may have just begun but that's not stopping last year's official Formula One game from Codemasters from being released on additional platforms. Feral Interactive has today announced that F1 2016 will be made available for Mac on April 6. “It’s been three years since a new F1 game […]
NewsWe’ve got one PS4 code to giveaway for Enjoy Up’s retro-inspired racer Rock n Racing Grand Prix to give away! For a chance to win, here’s all you have to do: Follow us on Twitter. Retweet the competition post below. Subscribe to our newsletter using the form on this page. We’ve got a Grand Prix Rock ‘N […]
NewsThis year promises to be huge for racing titles with the juggernauts of Need for Speed, Forza Motorsport and Gran Turismo all getting sequels and vying for your attention, and not to mention, wallet contents. However, Project CARS 2 is also well worth your time with its wealth of cars and tracks, beautiful graphics, dynamic […]
NewsPsyonix will today release their “The Fate of the Furious” (Fast & Furious 8) DLC pack for Rocket League. The DLC pack includes the "Dodge Ice Charger" vehicle which takes inspiration from Dom's (Vin Diesel's character) Dodge Charger in the upcoming eighth film in the long-running franchise. The vehicle also comes with an exclusive set […]
NewsIndie development studio VooFoo has released the very first two DLC packs for their old-school inspired racer Mantis Burn Racing. The “Snowbound Pack” and “Elite Class” DLC packs, available across the PlayStation 4, Xbox One and PC, offer two very different experiences. The free-to-download Snowbound Pack brings with it a snow-themed environment complete with four […]
NewsSlightly Mad Studios has released a number of stunning screenshots teasing the Long Beach street track in Project CARS 2. The version of Long Beach found in Project CARS 2 is the current 2 mile layout which features 11 turns. The Long Beach Grand Prix is actually the longest running major street race held in […]
NewsFlatOut has a notoriously chequered history. While the original games in the destruction racing series fell under a lot of people’s radars, fans regarded them as alternatives to the popular Burnout series and a spiritual successor to the classic Destruction Derby series. Original developer Bugbear Entertainment went on to develop Ridge Racer: Unbounded and new […]
ReviewsThose of you that are waiting patiently for for the third installment in the MXGP series will have to wait just a little longer thanks to the new release date of May 30. The extra development time for the upcoming official motocross title will afford developer Milestone to add additional polish. Fans have long complained […]
NewsThe WipEout Omega Collection now has a firm release date of June 7 after only three months since its first reveal. Pre-orders for the title are now open on the PlayStation Store, and those that opt in will be gifted an exclusive dynamic theme (shown on right). As the name hints, the very latest WipEout […]
NewsIt's amazing to think it has been almost one year now since the announcement of the official Isle of Man TT game from Kylotonn Games with not as much as a screenshot to tide us over, well, that is until now. Bike journalist Nick Soye was lucky enough to get a hands-on with the title […]
NewsFollowing the recent Evo VI reveal, Slightly Mad Studios keep the goodies coming with the news that no less than 4 Nissan Skyline/GT-Rs will be heading to Project CARS 2. The first of the four cars will be familiar to old-school Gran Turismo fans. The Group 5 Hasemi Motorsport DR30 Skyline competed in the Japanese […]
NewsAs promised, developer Kunos has released the 2017 Porsche 911 RSR for the PC version of Assetto Corsa. The car, available now, has been added to the existing Porsche Pack Volume 3 DLC after initially being delayed which forced Kunos to release the pack minus the car. Customers who have already purchased the Porsche Pack […]
NewsDeveloper Zordix has announced that their snow-based racer Snow Moto Racing Freedom (not to be confused with their recently released water-based racer Aqua Moto Racing Utopia) will release for the PC and PlayStation 4 on April 11. In Snow Moto Racing Freedom you'll race a snowmobile on various snowcross tracks across several winter landscapes. Completing […]
NewsWe can't get enough of these beautiful animated GIFs originating from the GT Sport closed beta. Our latest batch once more showcases the incredible accuracy of the title: the cars just look right thanks to believable weight, the way the car's suspension rides bumps and the lighting, at certain times of day, just looks fantastic. […]
NewsWe recently got some hands-on time with the upcoming official Motocross title MXGP 3, and were excited to see the various graphical and audio enhancements that switching over to the Unreal Engine 4 brings with it. The MXGP games certainly are not easy to pick up and play, you often will have your hands full […]
PreviewsPlayStation has celebrated the start of this year's Formula 1 season with no less than 11 racing titles (we left out the horse racing title on the grounds that horses don't have an engine or propulsion system) added to their ever-expanding PS Now catalogue. PlayStation Now is a game streaming service which allows subscribers to […]
NewsThe vehicle handling in Project CARS very much divided sim racing fans with many believing the title to be more “gamey” rather than out and out simulation. The former Stig from Top Gear, Ben Collins, and Project CARS 2 game director Stephen Viljoen recently spoke to IGN to alleviate any fears that Project CARS 2 […]
NewsWith the GT Sport closed beta underway for those lucky few living in the US, the rest of us are left viewing bits and pieces of gameplay that we come across here and there. However fortunately for us, GT Sport has never looked better thanks to a fairly decent step up in the graphics department. […]
NewsWith the recent closed beta of Gran Turismo Sport underway, (well for those living in the US anyway) the next big news we're all waiting on is the release date, which at this point feels like obtaining the holy grail. However, the release date might not be so far away according to an apparent release […]
NewsAssetto Corsa developer Kunos Simulazioni has announced that the Mazda 787B and Mazda MX-5 cars will be available soon for the PC version of the racing sim and for no charge. The iconic Mazda 787B won the 24 hours of Le Mans back in 1991, and became the very first Japanese manufacturer to do so. […]
NewsRide 2's world record breaking bike list has gotten ever bigger thanks to the recent release of the fifth free bikes pack. The Free Bikes Pack 5, available across all platforms, includes the Honda CB1000R ABS 2015 and the MV Agusta F4 1000 Mamba bikes and as the name suggests, is free from charge. Ride […]
NewsThose that were lucky enough to obtain Gran Turismo Sport closed beta access have been sampling the title for a short while now and as you'd expect, some gameplay videos of the upcoming racer have surfaced online. One such video, which particularly impressed me, is that of some replay footage showing the BMW M6 GT3 […]
NewsIt's safe to say that Project CARS 2 is one of our most anticipated titles of 2017 thanks to its decently sized car roster which focuses very much on racing cars rather than road going offerings, over 60 tracks (more than any other console racing game) including some rarely seen in videogames, and its incredibly […]
NewsDirt 4 developer Codemasters has disclosed the first substantial details on the upcoming rally title’s team management features. Building upon the functionality found in Dirt Rally, Dirt 4’s team management system is also similar to what was showcased in Codemaster’s 2008 title Race Driver: Grid – with an emphasis on sponsorships, facility improvements and purchasing […]
NewsToday marks the release of Flatout 4: Total Insanity for the Xbox One and PlayStation 4 consoles. With the original developer BugBear long since departed, the fourth iteration sees French developer Kylotonn Games take over duties on a series which has now had three developers across just four main numbered titles. Flatout 4: Total Insanity […]
NewsProject CARS 2 will see the inclusion of the Online Championships mode which will please many fans as after all, it was one of the most highly requested features. The Online Championships will enable players to create a league-format championship which includes a number of rounds. For each round, players can choose which sessions to […]
NewsThe much-loved Flatout series sees a return this month, however the original developer BugBear have long since departed and now French developer Kylotonn Games take over the reigns after the disastrous effort from Team6. We give Flatout 4: Total Insanity the overview treatment and showcase much of the game's content including the different classes of […]
PreviewsRocket League is easily earning the “gift that keeps on giving” tagline thanks to a steady wealth of content. Its latest free add-on, coming March 22, is a new mode which introduces dynamic breakable floors and an electrified ball. Entitled “Dropshot”, the new mode takes place within a new hexagonal arena and your objective is […]
NewsAs the first standalone racing game available for early adopters of the PlayStation VR headset, DriveClub VR has a lot to live up to – especially with Gran Turismo Sport still out of the race on PlayStation 4. This will also be many people’s introduction to VR racing, so if the experience is subpar at […]
ReviewsHave you ever wondered what your favourite racing game looks like at the helm of a professional racing driver? Well wonder no longer, German professional racing driver Rene Rast recently got behind the wheel of the virtual Chevrolet Corvette C7R in the upcoming Project CARS 2. The video below shows the event in action and […]
NewsPsyonix's addictive car-football title Rocket League has been a run-away success story since its launch back in July 2015, and has amassed sales of over 10 million copies with close to 29 million registered players. Psyonix Studios' vice president Jeremy Dunham revealed to Kinda Funny Games (as seen in the video below) that because of the […]
NewsWith the recently released PS4 Pro and the powerful Xbox Scorpio on the horizon, you may be keen to know what Slightly Mad Studios have up their sleeves for Project CARS 2 when it releases later this year. Thankfully, Slightly Mad Studios' creative director Andy Tudor recently spoke to Red Bull to discuss the potentially […]
NewsThe third installment of the MXGP series will shake things up with the newly added dynamic weather and visuals and sound which are better than ever thanks to the dev team utilising the Unreal Engine 4 for the first time. We recently got some hands-on time with the official Motocross title and decide to share […]
NewsPolyphony has recently announced a closed beta for Gran Turismo Sport. Starting on 17th March, the closed beta will show off a rotation of cars and tracks players can race with, which will be swapped around daily. The closed beta will also allow players to see how the Driver Profile matchmaking system is implemented into […]
NewsIn light of the recent Project CARS 2 footage which surfaced recently, we couldn't help but compare it with another title. That title in question is DiRT Rally and we compare the night time and snowy conditions in both games in a side by side comparison video. Admittedly the comparison is not the most accurate, […]
NewsWe’ve been keenly following the Rollcage-inspired racer GRIP for some time now thanks to its old-school fast-paced arcade racing action which appeals greatly to us. We recently took the latest version of the early access racer for a test drive to sample the recent progress made for the title which will be coming to the […]
NewsLandrush is back in Dirt 4, however it has undergone some changes since its debut in Dirt 3. In a recent blog post, details have been revealed about the changes to the Landrush mode in Dirt 4. Landrush features three classes of vehicle exclusive to the mode. The Larock 2XR Buggy class is a RWD rear-Engine… well, […]
NewsWhile many prefer the convenience of digital download games, there will always be purists that prefer physical releases. You can't beat the sense of ownership you get with physical games, and you can also admire the artwork. Limited resources and cheaper asking prices mean that indie games tend to be digital-only releases. Catering to collectors, […]
NewsDiRT 4 aims to improve upon DiRT Rally‘s paltry multiplayer offerings by including player vs player (PvP) rally and landrush modes alongside PvP rallycross as found in DiRT Rally previously. However unlike Sebastien Loeb Rally EVO and other rally racers before it, DiRT 4’s PvP rally will not feature live “player ghosts”. Codemasters’ Paul Coleman […]
NewsProject CARS 2 is easily one of our most anticipated games of the year. Although the title will be going up against the likes of Gran Turismo Sport and Forza Motorsport 7 later in the year, we believe if developer Slightly Mad Studios can pull off all that is promised with a minimum of bugs, […]
NewsHot off the heels of the surprise release of the 2017 Top Bikes Pack, developer Milestone has now released the Competition Bikes Pack for Ride 2 across all available platforms. The very latest paid DLC pack once again features six interesting bikes, and as the name suggests, these bikes were built with sheer performance in […]
NewsFollowing the announcement of Milestone's off-road arcade racer GRAVEL, we assemble the team once more to give our initial impressions on the title coming to the PC, Xbox One an PlayStation 4 this summer. We couldn't help but be reminded by the likes of Forza Horizon and Sega Rally with GRAVEL's visual presentation perhaps with […]
NewsSlightly Mad Studios’ creative director Andy Tudor recently spoke to RedBull and, among other subjects, talked about the mouth-watering possibility of PlayStation VR support for Project CARS 2. Before you all get too excited however, PSVR support for Project CARS 2 is far from confirmed, “With PSVR we can't confirm that it's definitely coming, but […]
NewsWe blow in to the shell Anchorman style to assemble every member of Team VVV to have a chat about the recently revealed MXGP 3, coming to the PlayStation 4, Xbox One and PC on May 12, to the backdrop of some exclusive gameplay. MXGP 3 impressed us with its pretty graphics, higher resolution textures, […]
NewsWe caught up with the head of game design at Milestone Irvin Zonca to discuss the newly announced off-road racer GRAVEL along with the third installment of the MXGP series. Zonca discusses the move from their old game engine to the Unreal Engine 4, a decision which actually dates back to two years ago. The […]
InterviewsWell, this is unexpected. Best known for its licensed motorsport game series like MotoGP and MXGP, Italian studio Milestone has announced a new off-road arcade racing IP for PS4, PS4 Pro, Xbox One and PC – and it’s called Gravel, not to be confused with Mud or DiRT of course. Gravel seems to have […]
NewsMilestone surprised us all recently by announcing MXGP 3 earlier than we expected. The screenshots dazzled us with their crisp textures, particle effects and deformable ground, (thanks to the use of the Unreal Engine 4) which was then followed by the official announcement trailer giving us a look at some gameplay. Milestone has today released […]
NewsCodemasters has today announced that there will be a Day One Edition and Special Edition for DiRT 4 to coincide with its launch on June 9. The Day One Edition features the Hyundai R5 rally car along with a unique event and founder icon. Whereas the Special Edition, available exclusively through GAME, will include all […]
NewsWe may be several months away from the release of the much-anticipated Project CARS 2, however you can now pre-order the title across all available platforms on Amazon right now. The placeholder price for the title is £44.99 and £54.99 for the PC and console versions respectively. Amazon has stated that should the price drop […]
NewsThe car handling in the upcoming DiRT 4 has become somewhat of an intriguing subject especially considering that Codemasters are looking to appease sim racers as well as newcomers with the revelation that DiRT 4’s sim handling is “closer to the real deal than DiRT Rally.” The recent Reddit question and answer session conducted by […]
NewsA selection of stunning Project CARS 2 screenshots has leaked via the “unofficial Project CARS” Facebook Page. Ten in-game screenshots have been leaked (supposedly running on a high-end PC) which give us a good look at some of the cars and tracks along with different times of day and impressively detailed track surfaces. Project CARS […]
NewsIndie developer Lost in the Garden has announced that their futuristic racer Lightfield will race on to the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One consoles in the near future. This year will prove to be an incredibly strong showing for futuristic racers with Distance, FAST RMX, WipEout Omega Collection, Radial G: Racing Revolved and Formula Fusion […]
NewsRacing game developer Milestone outlined their DLC plans for Ride 2 back in November so we knew exactly what was coming, or so we thought. The Italian development team has surprised us all by releasing the unannounced “2017 Top Bikes Pack” across all available platforms. The 2017 Top Bikes Pack DLC brings 6 new bikes […]
NewsWith Project CARS 2 coming later this year some fans are still fearing the title will be more of an update rather than an out and out sequel. Andy Tudor, Creative Director at Slightly Mad Studios, recently spoke with Redbull to set the record straight and to alleviate any fears that some fans may have. […]
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