An intriguing new feature has been announced for F1 2019‘s singleplayer career mode: AI-controlled drivers will be able to transfer between teams. While players have long been able to do this themselves in various Formula One game campaigns, this is the first time a Codemasters-developed title has ever allowed the non-player controlled characters to also […]
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We’re mere days away from the release of F1 2019, in light of that fact, Codemasters has released a series of small gameplay videos showcasing various aspects of the upcoming officially licensed Formula One title. The very first video showcases the much-anticipated Formula 2 content the game has to offer. In the video (below) we […]
NewsFollowing on from our recent first look, we’ve once again been lucky enough to get hands-on with a preview build of FIA European Truck Racing Championship ahead of its release next month across the PlayStation 4, Xbox One, PC, and Nintendo Switch. As the name suggests, the title is the official truck racing simulator of the […]
PreviewsFollowing on from part 1 of our E3 2019 WRC 8 coverage which focused on the beautiful Monte Carlo Rally using a racing wheel, we continue our exclusive WRC 8 analysis with part 2 which shines the spotlight on playing the title with a controller. We’re happy to report that the controller support for WRC […]
PreviewsThe very latest GRID gameplay videos from E3 2019 have emerged giving us a look at the Brands Hatch track in action. A total of two videos have been released by Codemasters showing us the Porsche RSR and Chevrolet Corvette racing cars tearing up the challenging UK-based circuit at sunset coating the whole scene in […]
NewsWe’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 […]
NewsTo 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 […]
PreviewsWith 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 […]
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 […]
PreviewsBigBen 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
NewsPlayStation 4-owning racing game fans now only have five months left to add DriveClub to their digital game libraries. According to Sony, DriveClub, all of its DLC and the spin-off DriveClub Bikes and Drive Club VR games will be removed from the PlayStation Store on 31st August 2019, at 23:59pm British Summer Time. Though DriveClub […]
NewsCodemasters has confirmed F1 2019 will be racing onto store shelves this summer, some two months before the usual late summer launch window for its F1 games. Scheduled for release on 28th June this year, the main new feature that F1 2019 brings to the table is car customisation. For the first time ever in […]
NewsGran Turismo Sport has just received its latest large update – yes, that’s two major updates this month. Today’s update introduces the much-anticipated Dallara SF19 Super Formula cars which come in Honda and Toyota engine options. The Dallara SF19 racing cars feature an “Overtake System” which temporarily boosts engine power to help with overtaking which […]
NewsIn addition to the original 1999 Crash Team Racing content, upcoming racer Crash Team Racing Nitro-Fueled will also feature some classic content from 2003’s Crash Nitro Kart. According to Activision, the bonus Crash Nitro Kart content will include all 13 of the game’s tracks which have been adapted to match the original 1999 Crash Team […]
NewsArcade racer Dangerous Driving, developed by Three Fields Entertainment – a studio comprising of former Criterion founders Alex Ward and Fiona Sperry (Burnout series), is set to release worldwide on April 9 across the PlayStation 4, Xbox One and PC. To get people excited for the release, the indie studio has shared an array of […]
NewsToday marks the physical and digital release of arcade racing game Xenon Racer across the PlayStation 4, Xbox One, PC (digital only), and Switch. Set in the year 2030 in an era of flying vehicles, the powers that be have organised one last racing championship for traditional wheeled vehicles that are boosted by Xenon gas. […]
NewsWe’ve been playing the newly released Xenon Racer lately and decided to go for a mammoth three-hour long streaming session to showcase the game in full. The fast-paced arcade racer certainly requires some investment of time to master its tricky courses which require a high level of skill and a great understanding of the game’s […]
NewsFive new cars for Gran Turismo Sport have been teased by Game Director Kazunori Yamauchi ahead of the title’s next large update expected before the end of March. Keeping with tradition, the latest batch of new vehicle silhouettes have been posted on Yamauchi’s personal Twitter account leaving fans guessing their identities. You can view the […]
NewsThe very latest of a series of Xenon Racer teaser videos is here, this time around the focus is on the title’s photo mode. The photo mode can be accessed not only during events but also in the garage menu. As expected there’s a decent number of options for you to tinker with including lens […]
NewsWe’re quickly approaching Xenon Racer‘s release date of March 26 across the PlayStation 4, Xbox One, PC, and Switch and have decided to share our initial thoughts on the title with our latest team chat. Although Xenon Racer takes place in an era of flying vehicles, there’s one last hurrah for traditional wheeled vehicles courtesy […]
PreviewsFrench developer Kylotonn took over the officially licensed rally game reigns from Milestone a few years back. Their first effort turned out pretty well considering they only had a single year to essentially create a game from scratch. Massive improvements were seen one year later with WRC 6 – the car handling was less “floaty” […]
PreviewsWe’re rapidly speeding towards Xenon Racer‘s release date of March 26, to celebrate, publisher SOEDESCO has just announced their launch giveaway in collaboration with GT Omega, Thrustmaster and Microsoft. A fully equipped GT Omega Pro Racing Cockpit with RS9 Seat is up for grabs, that’s not all though, the winner will also net an Xbox […]
NewsSony has revealed, via the PlayStation Blog, that they are introducing a new video series entitled “State of Play”. Set to debut on March 25 at 9pm GMT / 10pm CET, State of Play is said to provide players with updates and announcements for all things PlayStation. The first episode will showcase upcoming PlayStation 4 […]
NewsDubai and Shanghai are the very latest Xenon Racer locations to be revealed courtesy of the second city showcase trailer. As expected, the locations are rich in detail and vary significantly from one another. You’ll be racing under the wings of planes at break-neck speeds at the Shanghai airport and soaking in the city skyline […]
NewsThe very latest Team Sonic Racing trailer is here and it’s all about one thing: customisation. The trailer lets us explore the customisation menu which is split between performance and cosmetic upgrades. Take a look for yourself below. The Performance upgrades are split into three groups: Front, Rear and Wheels. Each of the various options […]
NewsIn a recent live stream, Project Manager Sebastien Waxin revealed some of the historic cars that will feature in WRC 8 which is set for release across the PlayStation 4, Xbox One, PC and Switch in early September 2019. Waxin confirmed the Lancia Fulvia, Lancia Delta Integrale, Ford Escort Mk II, and the Alpine A110 […]
NewsSwitch owners have been somewhat left out in the cold when it comes to serious racing game offerings, thankfully one such title has been confirmed for Nintendo’s latest piece of gaming hardware: TT Isle of Man Ride on the Edge. The title first released on the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One consoles on March 6, 2018, […]
NewsFrench developer Kylotonn Games recently hosted a live stream showing off their upcoming rally racer WRC 8 for the very first time ahead of its September release. The live stream event coincided with a “community day” which saw the very top drivers from the WRC Esports competition visit the studio to get hands-on with an […]
NewsToyota’s motorsports division will jump into the Esports fray next month, with the launch of a new Gran Turismo Sport-based one-make online racing series. As its name suggests, the Toyota GR Supra GT Cup will be a one-make racing series, where the only eligible car will be the new Toyota GR Supra that was added […]
NewsThe very latest title in the long-running MotoGP series has been announced today. MotoGP 19 will release on June 6 across the PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC with a Nintendo Switch version to follow. Check out the announcement trailer below. MotoGP 19 looks to differentiate itself from previous titles with the addition of several […]
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