You could say the racing genre is tailor-made for virtual reality and we’d certainly not argue with you there. Being in the cockpit of a car helps to lessen any ill effects thanks to the reference point provided. This is of course true of other cockpit-based titles such as Battlezone which remains one of the […]
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We don't ever seem to be without some type of Assetto Corsa news of late. The very latest piece (courtesy of a recent community blog update) reveals that the long awaited Red Pack DLC will launch on the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One consoles in early January. The Red Pack DLC will be available as […]
NewsElectronics Arts has released their Need for Speed Bundle on the Xbox One today which joins the PlayStation 4 version released earlier this month. The bundle includes 2015's Need for Speed reboot along with Need for Speed Rivals from 2013, both titles were of course developed by Ghost Games. That's not all though as the […]
NewsWith the recent problems encountered with releasing the Porsche Pack Volume I for Assetto Corsa on the Xbox One, it was always likely the second volume for Microsoft’s console would miss its original December release window. Sadly this has now been confirmed to be the case, and presumably in the name of equality, the PlayStation […]
NewsValentino Rossi The Game continues to receive new DLC content some six months after release. The latest DLC offering, the “Real Events 2: 2016 MotoGP Season”, gives players the opportunity to relive the last nine races of the 2016 MotoGP Championship. The update, which follows the Real Events: 2015 MotoGP Season made available back in […]
NewsTHQ Nordic has announced their latest entry in to the MX vs ATV series with MX vs ATV Supercross Encore 2017 Official Track Edition which is scheduled for release on January 4, 2017 for the Xbox One, PC and PlayStation 4. MX vs ATV Supercross Encore 2017 Official Track Edition will include the MX vs […]
NewsSpanish developer FiveXGames has released their team-based action racer Motor Strike: Immortal Legends on the PlayStation 4 console. The title, available in digital form only, blends team racing with shooting action. The action takes place across three main modes: Rush, Clash and Bash. There are over 20 tracks which feature destructible objects and range from […]
NewsBattlezone, one of the strongest PlayStation VR (PSVR) titles available right now, will benefit from a free update next week which sees the inclusion of a new (or should that be old?) Classic Mode. The v1.03 update, coming December 20, will promise to take you all the way back to the title’s eighties roots (albeit […]
NewsDrive!Drive!Drive!, the game which tasks you to drive three cars on three different tracks, is now available to play on the PlayStation 4. It's certainly a novel concept and not like anything else I've ever played, for that reason one-man developer Different Cloth deserves some credit. Innovation is sometimes hard to find in the racing […]
NewsDrive!Drive!Drive!, an indie racing game which tasks you to race multiple cars on multiple tracks, will release on the PlayStation 4 and PC tomorrow. We run through the various game modes and content on offer for the racer which sees us smashing through our opponents, collecting giant purple crystals and creating our own tracks before […]
NewsFarming Simulator 17 will now look better than ever thanks to the newly released PlayStation Pro update. The free update enables players to exploit the extra power the PlayStation Pro has over its vanilla version with enhanced performance and graphics for an ever better experience. Indeed players can now choose at either 4K resolution, 1080p […]
NewsKunos Simulazioni has released a v1.10 hotfix for the PlayStation 4 version of Assetto Corsa. The small update fixes a number of issues which became apparent after the recent v1.09 update. Fixes include broken steering rotation on certain racing wheels, force feedback setting in UI, sound problems found with certain tracks and an invisible wall […]
NewsXbox One owners had to wait a little longer before seeing the Porsche brand grace Microsoft's console for Assetto Corsa. However I'm happy to say that wait is now over and the famous German brand is now available in the shape of the Porsche Pack Volume 1. Released a tad over one week later than […]
NewsRocket League's Starbase Arc update is available right now across the PlayStation 4, Xbox One and PC platforms. The update adds a free new space themed map to the car football title which pays homage to ARC Squadron, another title from the developers of Rocket League. The map is an octagonally-shaped space station which has […]
NewsWith the release of the Ride spin-off Ducati 90th Anniversary earlier in the year it perhaps wasn't surprising to hear that Ride 2 would be getting a DLC pack based on the famous Italian brand. Today marks the release of the Ducati Bikes Pack for Ride 2 available now across the PlayStation 4, PC and Xbox One […]
NewsWith the dust well and truly settled on Project CARS, the delay of Gran Turismo Sport and with no Forza Motorsport sequel until late next year, Assetto Corsa currently has the sim racing spotlight on the consoles all to itself. The title, which is the product of Italian development team Kunos Simulazioni, is well praised […]
ReviewsThe long running Ace Combat series is set to get a seventh installment, confirmed for the PlayStation 4 for the first time for release some time in 2017. If that wasn’t exciting enough for fans, its has also been confirmed that the title will be compatible with the PlayStation VR (PSVR) headset which could prove […]
NewsAs expected, Assetto Corsa developer Kunos Simulazioni has released a batch of images showing some of the Assetto Corsa Porsche Pack Volume 3 content ahead of release. The Porsche Pack volume 3 contains another seven Porsche marques and, which has been the case with each pack, contains a decent mix of classic and modern examples. […]
NewsWith no new Gran Turismo title to test Thrustmaster's latest Gran Turismo branded wheel, we instead opt for Gran Turismo 6 which was released some three years ago almost to the day. Instead of just playing the racer on a 2D screen we strap on the PSVR headset and play through the device's cinema mode […]
NewsA plethora of new GT Sport screenshots has been released by developer Polyphony Digital which gives us a look at the various times of day lighting conditions (sadly no dynamic time of day is included), some particularly nice reflections and lightning effects and various cars and tracks along with some interior car shots. Yesterday we […]
NewsNot long after the initial surprise announcement of the WipEout Omega Collection, new screenshots have been released which showcase a number of remastered ships and tracks for the upcoming racer. The WipEout Omega Collection includes remastered versions of three previously released WipEout titles: WipEout HD, Fury and 2048. The collection will also benefit from 4K […]
NewsAs expected, Gran Turismo Sport made its appearance at the PlayStation Experience 2016 event. Developer Polyphony Digital once has again released a trailer for the upcoming FIA endorsed title which showed off a number of features. Sadly no release date was announced at the event or indeed in the trailer, instead we simply have a […]
NewsI'm happy to say that the rumours were indeed true, we have a somewhat new WipEout title coming to the PlayStation 4 in Summer 2017. The WipEout Omega Collection, announced today at the PlayStation Experience event, is actually a collection of previously released titles which all get the remastered treatment. The trio of WipEout HD, […]
NewsWe've got yet more Rocket League goodies to look forward to with the announcement of the upcoming “Starbase ARC” update. The update, coming December 7 for all available platforms, has a space theme (and is actually a homage to Psyonix's mobile title ARC Squadron) and consists of a new arena for no charge and a […]
NewsThe Crew recently got a shot in the arm with the release of the “Calling All Units” expansion, naturally we take a look at the new content to see what it is al about. The expansion adds some new missions to the title, some of which we play through which gives us a chance to […]
NewsZordix has today released their water racer Aqua Moto Racing Utopia for the PC and PlayStation 4 platforms. The challenging jet ski arcade racer features a total of 3 single player championship campaigns, 4-player split screen local and 8-player online multiplayer modes. For the more leisurely inclined, there's also a free exploration mode where you […]
NewsIndie studio EnjoyUp Games has released their top-down racer Rock ‘N Racing Off Road DX for the PlayStation 4 console. Rock ‘N Racing Off Road DX, you may remember, was released last year on the Wii U and Xbox One and takes huge chunks of inspiration from Super Off Road with it’s top-down and same-screen […]
NewsFollowing the Mantis Burn Racing PlayStation 4 patch earlier this month, Xbox One owners are now rewarded for their patience and can download the latest patch for Microsoft’s console which brings some improvements to the top-down racer. Much like the PlayStation 4 patch, the latest Xbox One patch from VooFoo Studios adds a new “Spotlight” […]
NewsToday marks the launch of the “Calling All Units” expansion for The Crew available across the PlayStation 4, Xbox One and PC platforms. I say PlayStation 4 but this is not the case…yet. Initially the add-on was supposed to launch at 1pm BST but was delayed first to 4pm and then 5pm. The Xbox One version […]
NewsOne month on from the release of the Porsche Pack Volume 1 for the PC version of Assetto Corsa, PlayStation 4 owners can now join in on the fun. Sadly Xbox One owners will have to exercise a little more patience as developer Kunos Simulazioni are currently experiencing problems bring the content to Microsoft's console. […]
NewsFollowing on the from the recent TS-PC racing wheel reveal, Thrustmaster has officially revealed the latest in their ever-growing roster with the T300RS GT Edition. As the name suggests, the T300RS GT Edition, available now, is an officially licensed Gran Turismo racing wheel which is based off of the existing Thrustmaster T300 RS. This racing […]
NewsRefract Studios has released their latest 5007 experimental build for their survival racer Distance which acts as a release candidate for the upcoming full release. The development team has been extremely busy lately with fine tuning their game and re-writing areas of the title to make the experience as polished as possible. Following feedback of […]
NewsItalian development team Milestone has released a new patch for Valentino Rossi The Game. The patch, available now across all platforms, fixes crashes that sometimes occurred during online multiplayer sessions and also some which were found in the menu screen. Other improvements include corrected in-game text and general stability enhancements. You can view the latest […]
NewsEarlier this month Unfinished Pixel and EnjoyUp Games announced that their top-down same-screen racer Rock ‘N Racing Off Road DX will be coming to the PlayStation 4 console. As we approach ever nearer release we now have a PlayStation 4 trailer to feast our eyes on, as seen below. EnjoyUp Games has not yet revealed […]
NewsOne gripe we currently have with Assetto Corsa is the lack of a full-race replay, something we take for granted in most racing titles. Kunos Simulazioni's founder and Lead Programmer Stefano Casillo recently responded to a fan on the official Assetto Corsa forums telling them that currently there are no plans for full race replays, […]
NewsJust in case you were in any doubt, Farming Simulator has a decent sized fan base. So big in fact that the latest title in the series, Farming Simulator 17, now has over one million players less than a month after its launch on the PC, Xbox One and PlayStation 4. Farming Simulator 17, developed […]
NewsWith the recent free update for Trackmania Turbo which brought with it PlayStation VR support we had to satisfy our curiosity and take a look for ourselves. Admittedly we were initially slightly worried that we may require a sick bag or two following Alan's comments after he sampled an early version of Trackmania Turbo in […]
NewsToday saw the release of the much-anticipated Porsche Pack Volume 2 for the PC version of Assetto Corsa, yet still console owners are waiting for the first pack to launch. Well fret no more as Kunos Simulazioni has revealed today that PlayStation 4 and Xbox One owners can look forward to volume 1 of the […]
NewsIndie development team Psyonix has released Rocket League Game of the Year Edition for the PC and PlayStation 4 platforms. The Game of the Year Edition bundle includes the full base game along with three DLC packs. As a bonus the PlayStation 4 version comes with an additional Rocket League theme and a number of […]
NewsIf you're anything like me then you probably have a slight addiction to playing 2015's indie runaway hit Rocket League. Getting good takes ample time and practice and if you feel you've hit a plateau then I might just have some good new for you. According to a recent blog post by developer Psyonix, Rocket […]
NewsMilestone has recently released their very first in a series of free DLC packs for Ride 2 across the PC, PlayStation 4 and Xbox One platforms. The very first DLC pack entitled “Free Bikes Pack #1” (presumably just in case you wasn't sure if it is free of charge) consists of two bikes: the Aprillia […]
NewsUnfinished Pixel and EnjoyUp Games has announced that their retro inspired top-down racer Rock ‘N Racing Off Road DX will be heading to the PlayStation 4 console. Rock ‘N Racing Off Road DX, which was released last year on the Wii U and Xbox One, very much takes inspiration from the likes of Super Off […]
NewsDeveloped by indie studio Varkian Empire, Obliteracers is a very tricky game to place on the ever-broadening racing games spectrum as it’s not quite like anything I’ve ever played before. It’s probably best to think of Obliteracers as a mix between the likes of RC Pro Am and Micro Machines with the emphasis on party-focused action […]
ReviewsEvolution Studios recently signed off their development of Driveclub with the unexpected release of 15 VR tracks for the base game. The update, which I might add is completely free, enables players who don't own a PSVR headset to try out the 15 additional tracks. We of course jumped on Driveclub to see the tracks […]
NewsAqua Moto Racing Utopia becomes the very latest in a long line of delayed racing games this year. But fear not, the delay is a very short one which puts the PS4 and PC releases back from November 22 to just eight days later on November 30. The water-racer will see you jet-setting the globe […]
NewsIndie developer VooFoo Studios has released their first major patch for Mantis Burn Racing on the PlayStation 4 which brings with it improvements to the online experience along with a new “Spotlight” multiplayer event. The version 1.02 update, available now for the PlayStation 4 version, introduces a new lobby system which also grants players the […]
NewsWe conclude the T1 Lotus Series in our latest Assetto Corsa career video which is running on the PlayStation 4 console. Back in the Lotus 2-eleven, we first take part in a race at Imola starting from 6th position. At the time we wasn't quite sure of our overall championship standings which made the action […]
NewsNASCAR doesn't have the mass following in the UK that it has in the US, so you can understand why publishers may be reluctant to release them in other territories – presumably this is why Eutechnyx's NASCAR 14 was never granted a release outside of the US. We assumed that NASCAR Heat Evolution would suffer […]
NewsWe breakdown the recently released Porsche Pack Volume 1 for Assetto Corsa and give our opinions on each of the cars. Starting from our least favourite, we drive each of the cars in sequence and leave our favourites until the latter half of the gameplay video as we reach ever closer to our number 1 […]
NewsIn a recently published developer blog, Kunos Simulazioni revealed that they are working on integrating the private lobby feature for the console versions of Assetto Corsa. Private lobbies are probably the most requested feature from fans and honestly, it was quick a shock when we realised the console versions launch without this must-have option. Indeed […]
NewsThe water racer will make you all wet on November 22 when it releases for the PC and PlayStation 4 platforms with other platforms to follow at a later date. Aqua Moto Racing Utopia, much like the rather decent Riptide GP: Renegade released recently, will see you racing on water and taking to the air […]
NewsNow that we've progressed past the Novice and Intermediate series our next challenge provides us with the fantastic Lotus 2-Eleven in the T1 series of Assetto Corsa's career mode. We have actually driven the Lotus briefly in an earlier event in Assetto Corsa's career mode so we knew we were in for a treat as […]
NewsWhen you think of Carmageddon, you automatically associate it with controversy. Indeed, the series regularly appears in ‘top 10 most controversial games of all time’ list features for its graphic depictions of 3D pedestrian-pummelling violence that were genuinely shocking at a time when Grand Theft Auto was a tame-looking 2D game. It’s a shame, because […]
ReviewsWith the recent release of WRC 6, comparisons to WRC 5 were always inevitable. In terms of the driving feeling, WRC 6 feels head and shoulders above WRC 5 especially if you are using a racing wheel. Rather than the floaty feeling of 5, the sixth installment has a notable increase in grip which makes […]
NewsContinuing with our Driveclub VR coverage we head to our favourite Nakasendo track. Driving the McLaren 650S, we once again share with you a multiscreen viewpoint of the action including a shot of us using the PlayStation VR headset. Normally we would commentate our gameplay videos however here we have decided to share a no […]
NewsThe SEMA Show recently took place at the Las Vegas Convention Center located in Las Vegas, NV. The show is a premier automotive trade event with educational seminars, product demonstrations, special events, oh and a certain GT Award where the winner's car gets to join the virtual medium of Gran Turismo. Bruce Levens' absolutely stunning […]
NewsItalian racing game developer Milestone has released their Limited Edition Bikes Pack for Ride 2. The new pack, available across all platforms, brings six iconic bikes to the game which can be seen below. Aprilia RSV4 Factory APRC ABS 2014 Bimota SB8K-2000 Suzuki GSX-R1000 Concept 2016 Yamaha MT09 Street Rally 2014 Suter 500 mmx […]
NewsGermany becomes our next port of call as we continue our coverage of WRC 6. We once again opt for a multi screen setup which gives us several views of the action. Driving the car on the tarmac surface felt satisfying and intuitive. We are currently working our way through Driveclub VR and look forward […]
NewsDriveclub VR was the first and only racing game to launch with the PlayStation VR last month and of course we were more than eager to get our hands on the final retail version after seeing previews previously. In order to run in the VR medium sacrifices had to of course be made, so don't […]
NewsDeveloper Gamepires has today released their combat racing title Gas Guzzlers Extreme on the Xbox One console. Gas Guzzlers Extreme may already be familiar with you as it originally launched on the PC some three years ago. If you own a PlayStation 4 fear not, as it will come to Sony's console in Q2 of […]
NewsThe latest offering in the long-running arcade style moto racing series has been released across the PlayStation 4, PC and Xbox One platforms. Moto Racer 4 is developed by Microïds and Artefacts Studio under the supervision of the original creator Paul Cuisset. The action takes place on both asphalt and dirt with racing and motocross […]
NewsThe Nurburgring Nordschleife, or “The Green Hell” as Jackie Stewart famously referred to it as, is one of only a handful of race tracks currently existing that is rich in history and has an almost magical presence. As soon as we heard the iconic track would make It in to Ride 2 we knew we […]
NewsKunos Simulazioni have released some new images teasing the upcoming Porsche Pack Volume 2. The second of three Porsche car packs will release on November 22 for PC and will consist of the following models: Porsche Pack Volume 2 911 GT3 RS 718 Spyder RS Cayman GT4 718 Boxster S Manual Transmission 718 […]
NewsWe give WRC 6 the multicam treatment in our latest PC gameplay video. We pack our bags and fly over to the wonderfully sunny climate of Australia and provide no less than four separate viewpoints of the action for your viewing pleasure. The game is running close to 60 fps on our PC setup however […]
NewsThe miniature arcade racing scene has seen a big resurgence in recent times with the likes of BlazeRush, Mantis Burn Racing, Super Toy Cars, and Grand Prix Rock ‘N Racing all vying for your attention with a few more on the horizon. Liverpool-based indie developer Playrise Digital have thrown their own miniature racing offering into […]
ReviewsWe build up enough courage to face the incredibly fast and dangerous Northwest 200 road circuit. Being a road circuit, there are of course hazards everywhere including pavement curbs, lamp posts and you'll even need to negotiate a roundabout at one stage. Because of these hazards you have a very tight margin for error, stray […]
NewsOur tenth Assetto Corsa career play through video sees us concluding the Intermediate Series 3 tier. The next race takes place at the iconic Spa-Francorchamps and we are once more driving the fantastic Ferrari 458 Italia. The first race proved a lot of fun mainly thanks to the sublime handling of the Italia 458 and […]
NewsValentino Rossi The Game contains a surprising amount of content with the likes of the Moto Ranch flat track, drifting, Monza rally and of course the Moto GP action. Continuing with the “more is more” theme, developer Milestone have added another discipline to Valentino Rossi's game although it's probably not what you are thinking. Indeed […]
NewsSlightly Mad Studios has revealed that Project CARS has now sold over 2 million copies. Ian Bell, CEO at Slightly Mad Studios, said: “The multi-million sales of Project CARS validates not only our revolutionary racing simulation, but also our unique World of Mass Development platform. From the onset, we believed that our groundbreaking way of funding […]
NewsPorsche finally makes its way over to Assetto Corsa today with the release of the Porsche Pack Volume 1 on the PC. The Porsche Pack Volume 1, available now on Steam for £5.99, is the first of three Porsche packs for Assetto Corsa, if you want to learn more about packs 2 and 3 be […]
NewsDeveloper Giants Software has released Farming Simulator 17 today across the PlayStation 4, Xbox One and PC platforms. Farming Simulator 17 boasts a huge open-world environment set in North America which is packed full of new content. The simulation gives you the opportunity to drive over 250 authentic farming vehicles and machinery from more than […]
NewsThe full content and release dates for Assetto Corsa's upcoming Porsche packs 2 and 3 has been revealed. We won't have to wait too long either as the Porsche Pack Volume 2 is set to release on the PC on November 22 and as expected will consist of seven Porsche marques (plus two variants for […]
NewsWe've just learned that Ride 2 has been awarded the Guinness World Record for having the most licensed bikes in a videogame, congratulations Milestone, now you can view all of the bikes included in the base game in the video below. As you would expect all of the household names such as Ducati, Yamaha, Suzuki and […]
NewsYou cannot deny Ride 2 has an impressive tally of fully-licensed bikes clocking in at 190 with a further 40 expected to join the list with future DLC packs. So big is the number in fact that the game has been awarded a prestigious Guinness World Records title for the Most licensed bikes in a […]
NewsWe've been enjoying playing WRC 6 of late, we have certainly noticed a huge step up from last year's offering in terms of vehicle handling which now offers a much more satisfying feeling thanks to increased grip and an overall better feel of weight to the cars. Of course WRC 6 does have its problems […]
NewsWe have been busy with PlayStation's virtual reality headset of late and decide to get together for a chat about the new tech and provide our early impressions of it. The PlayStation VR is essentially a budget route in to the world of VR and you have to bare that in mind when using it. […]
NewsWe take a visit back in time to the classic Rouen Les Essarts track in Project CARS in our latest gameplay video. A classic track such as this deserves an equally amazing classic car of course, so we selected the Lotus Type 40 Ford from the Lotus Classic Expansion pack. Three laps of the classic […]
NewsMonowheels VR is an upcoming vehicular combat title which will be compatible with a number of VR headsets including PlayStation VR, HTC Vive and the Samsung Gear VR. As the name suggests, you pilot a single-wheeled vehicle complete with bike-like controls and race against other mono wheel vehicles in a dystopian future. Much like as […]
NewsWe continue our Redout career play through with the third video as seen below. Kicking off we take part in an event which tasks us to survive as long as possible by avoiding the edges of the tracks as much as possible while covering as much ground as we can. We then move on to […]
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