The third season of eSports WRC has begun today. Utilising WRC 7, competing players can now take on the world-famous Monte Carlo Rally. The Rally Monte Carlo includes the 5.33Km Luceram – Col St Roch and 18.7Km Aspres Les Corps – Chaillol stages, these will remain open for competitors between January 25-28. Players will then […]
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The much-anticipated January update for GT Sport will be arriving tomorrow, January 26, and will bring with it a new track, ten new cars, and more. Patch v1.11 introduces the iconic Italian track of Monza complete with two different layouts. Staying on the track theme, Polyphony has also added three new layouts to the fictional […]
NewsWe're now just one month away from the much-anticipated release of Gravel, Milestone's new arcade rally racer IP that has the potential to be a spiritual successor to the beloved Sega Rally. Last year we were inundated with serious racing simulations like Project CARS 2, Forza Motorsport 7, and Gran Turismo Sport, so Gravel's timing […]
PreviewsWe'll admit to not having high hopes for Milestone's Monster Energy Supercross – The Official Videogame. Releasing only a year after MXGP 3, when it was first announced it looked like a rehash of last year's Milestone bike game with new stadium tracks catering to an American audience. How wrong we were. From playing the […]
PreviewsKylotonn Games are gearing up for their WRC eSports competition by releasing a new update (available now across all platforms) which prepares the title for the upcoming season 3 contest. Season 3, which utilises WRC 7, kicks off proceedings at Monte Carlo between January 25 – 28, and concludes with the final round taking place at Finland […]
NewsKylotonn Games has teased their upcoming officially licensed TT game with a fresh trailer entitled “The Rush”. Clocking in at just under one minute, the trailer mixes game footage with real-world coverage much like we've seen from previous trailers from the same developer. The new trailer can be seen below. TT Isle of Man: Ride on […]
NewsAccording to an estimate from VGChartz, Gran Turismo Sport's sales have surpassed the two million milestone. Apparently, the milestone was hit towards the end of November last year, so sales will have risen a decent amount since then one would imagine. The estimate has GT Sport's sales at a very impressive 2,098,514 after over half a […]
NewsKart racers are somewhat of a rarity these days, so it comes with great pleasure to hear of Mini Wheels an upcoming kart racer which will launch for the PS4, PC and Xbox One. Developed by Enigma Studios, the arcade racer features four game modes: Racing, Capture the Flag, Burnout, and Boss Battle and of […]
NewsYou may not have realised it, but Milestone's upcoming supercross game, Monster Energy Supercross – The Official Videogame due to land on consoles and PC next month, has a feature that's rarely seen in modern racing games: a powerful track editor. Shown off in a new video, the powerful track editor in Monster Energy Supercross will […]
NewsMilestone continues their series of raw gameplay videos for their upcoming arcade racer GRAVEL by giving us a tantalising look at some Speedcross action. The gameplay showcases the real-world rallycross track of Franciacorta which you may remember from Milestone's other recent off-road racer Sebastien Loeb Rally EVO (SLRE). Unlike SLRE however, this rallycross race takes […]
NewsToday saw the launch of the official Steam page for TT Isle of Man Ride on the Edge, and with it, a fresh batch of images (seen in the gallery below) which capture the speed and danger of the world-famous event. TT Isle of Man Ride on the Edge, developed by Kylotonn Games, features the […]
NewsWe're just weeks away from GRAVEL's pre-orders opening ahead of its release on February 27 for PlayStation 4, Xbox One and PC (with a Switch version to follow), and developer Milestone has now revealed the pre-order goodies you can expect for the off-road arcade racer. Players who pre-order GRAVEL will get access to the Porsche Rallye […]
NewsA 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 […]
NewsFollowing the news that Burnout Paradise will seemingly get a HD remaster, the title can be currently seen listed at a UK retailer priced for £34.99. Base lists the title “Burnout Paradise HD” (shown with an RRP of £39.99) with a release date of March 30 which, if true, puts its release two weeks after […]
NewsEnjoy Up Games’ Grand Prix Rock ‘N Racing has been made available to purchase on the Nintendo Switch eShop for £7.19. The retro-inspired top-down racer is heavily inspired by the Formula One World Championship with single-seater racing which takes place on circuits across the world that are loosely based on their real-world counterparts. The game […]
NewsA GT Sport player recently recorded the title's visual tyre wear effects which make for some interesting viewing. GTPlanet member “GordonS” took three images of the visual effect on a Lamborghini Huracan (running on an oval) which is seen in the following stages: Fresh tyre (no wear) Two laps old Fifteen laps […]
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 […]
NewsBurnout Paradise fans, it's time to get very excited as Electronic Arts is seemingly releasing an HD remaster of Burnout Paradise for the PlayStation 4 on March 16th in Japan. It's possible that there may not be an Xbox One version released in Japan due to the lackluster sales of Microsoft's console in the country. However, […]
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! […]
NewsOne major flaw currently present in Gran Turismo Sport is the lack of wet weather tracks. As a matter of fact, the situation is so dire that currently, only one track includes this “feature”. Fortunately, there's good news on the weather front. Speaking with GTPlanet, Polyphony Digital CEO Kazunori Yamauchi confirmed that wet weather conditions […]
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 […]
NewsOne of the biggest criticisms of Gran Turismo Sport is the fact that Gran Turismo's classic original tracks (which give it that unmistakable GT flavour) are surprisingly absent. It may not stay that way though, talking with GTPlanet, Gran Turismo's top man Kazunori Yamauchi confirmed that work has already begun on a fan-favourite track. “We […]
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 […]
NewsIn a year which saw releases from the Gran Turismo, Project CARS and Forza Motorsport staples (not to mention countless other racing titles including a number of annual releases), you could argue that 2017 was the year of the racing genre. It is then very surprising to find out that the top 50 games of […]
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 […]
NewsThere’s never been a better time to be a racing game fanatic. Competition in the genre has rarely been so fierce as it is on consoles right now, in what has been an unusually hectic year for racing games. Released within just a few weeks of each other, Project CARS 2 has been the underdog […]
ReviewsSlightly 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 […]
NewsIf the high-end Thrustmaster T-GT Wheel and mid-range T300 is beyond your budget, Thrustmaster has revealed a new version of its entry-level T80 wheel for budget-conscious sim racers. As the name implies, the Thrustmaster T80 Ferrari 488 GTB Edition is based on the supercar of the same name. It features an 8:10 scale replica of […]
NewsSales for Gran Turismo Sport remain strong with the title holding onto third place in the very latest all-format UK sales charts courtesy of Chart Track. The recent announcement that Gran Turismo Sport will be undergoing a huge update this month, which will introduce a single-player campaign mode inspired by earlier titles, could well have helped […]
NewsSlightly Mad Studios has shared details of the first expansion pack for Project CARS 2. Aptly dubbed the Fun Pack Expansion, the first DLC pack adds eight new cars and two new tracks to the racing simulation, expanding an already substantial package of racing disciplines and circuits. The new content predominately focuses on rallycross, including […]
NewsPolyphony has today released their very latest patch for Gran Turismo Sport which includes new features and some tasty new cars. Patch 1.06 will allow players access to the Livery Editor, Scapes and Campaign modes even when offline. While this sounds great, it is worth mentioning that you will need an internet connection should you […]
NewsThrustmaster, the American-based gaming peripheral manufacturer that supplies the T300 and the recently-released T-GT racing wheels, has announced some terrific Black Friday deals across a wide range of gaming hardware including racing wheels and accessories. Using the discount code 'BLACKFRI17' at the checkout on Thrustmaster's official website, you can currently get 20 percent off everything […]
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 […]
NewsWe're big fans of Kylotonn's WRC 7, in case you couldn't already tell. Kylotonn has made significant progress since 2015's WRC 5: WRC 7 boasts vastly improved car handling that veers closer to the simulation side of the spectrum than before, more powerful cars based on this year's new regulations, and some of the most […]
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 […]
NewsGran Turismo takes the number one spot in the UK sales chart according to Chart-Track. Surprisingly, GT Sport's first week's sales actually outnumber those of the very first Gran Turismo title and Gran Turismo 6 (however they still fall well short of the series high of Gran Turismo 5 which clocked in at three times […]
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 […]
ReviewsRacing games have left a lot to be desired on PSVR so far, but Gran Turismo Sport is showing some strong potential. Following our Gran Turismo Sport first look, we sampled the game in virtual reality using the PSVR headset and came away suitably impressed. Put simply, Gran Turismo Sport looks spellbinding in VR. Sadly, […]
NewsWe start our Gran Turismo Sport engines with a look at the Maggiore track which proves to be a tricky but ultimately satisfying track full of undulation as well as both high and low-speed sections. We were taken aback a little with the handling of our Alfa Romeo 4C (with traction control off) which seemed […]
NewsIt's fair to say that the highly anticipated racing simulation Project CARS 2 hasn't had the smoothest of releases so far. The original game was notoriously bug-ridden when it was initially released. Slightly Mad Studios insisted that the sequel won't suffer the same fate and won't be plagued with bugs, but history has unfortunately repeated itself. […]
NewsIndependent 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 […]
NewsFour years after it was originally announced, there's now just over a week to wait for the long-awaited release of Gran Turismo Sport on PS4. Ahead of its release, Sony's marketing campaign is gathering speed, as Gran Turismo Sport's complete car list has been revealed. And there are some glaring omissions, to say the least. […]
NewsIt's been an agonising four-year wait, but we're now only a few weeks away from the release of Gran Turismo Sport on PS4. Many fans will have already played the game ahead of the release by taking part in the invite-only closed beta, but for those who missed out and want to try the game […]
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 […]
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 […]
NewsThe fast-paced PSVR compatible futuristic racer Radial-G: Racing Revolved is now available on the PlayStation 4 console following its release on the PC earlier this year. The anti-gravity racer features tracks with a tubular design which can be tackled with full 360-degree rotation. Rather than a racer with PSVR compatibility added, Radial-G was built from […]
NewsThe wait is nearly over. In less than two weeks, Slightly Mad Studios will be releasing Project CARS 2 on PC, PS4 and Xbox One, arguably one of the most anticipated racing games of the year alongside its more established titans, Forza Motorsport 7 and Gran Turismo Sport. While most Project CARS 2 footage released […]
PreviewsHot 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 […]
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 […]
ReviewsMantis 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 […]
ReviewsTo coincide with the launch of GT Sport on October 18, Sony will release a limited edition Gran Turismo Sport PlayStation 4 console. The slim 1 terrabyte console comes complete with a Gran Turismo branded silver faceplate along with a matching silver DUALSHOCK 4 wireless controller which features the Gran Turismo logo on the touchpad. […]
NewsSince it was first announced at the 2015 Paris Games Week, Polyphony Digital has been showing us how Gran Turismo Sport will potentially revolutionise online eSports racing and let you take preposterously pretty photos of cars in the new Scapes mode. But what if you're not interested in playing Gran Turismo Sport online? A new eight-minute video […]
NewsIt’s been a relatively quiet period for PSVR, despite a wide range of experimental titles on the PC. Sony’s hardware has been somewhat limited on that front. This makes Tiny Trax a welcome addition to the format using a novel overhead slot car viewpoint but is it a useful gameplay mechanic or a gimmick lacking […]
ReviewsIt’s not everyday we see a new racer dedicated to the world of VR, so it was a pleasant surprise to first see Tiny Trax, by FuturLab, which requires use of the PlayStation VR headset to play. The miniature slot-car racer releases on July 25 and challenges players to keep up speed by clever use […]
NewsRemember ’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 […]
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 […]
PreviewsIn light of the recent news that the GT Sport beta will be closing on July 26, it was only a matter of time before Polyphony Digital would announce a release date. However I believe it's fair to say that not many people was expecting one this soon: Gran Turismo Sport will be releasing on […]
NewsHardware 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 […]
News[UPDATE] It's official, the Gran Turismo Sport closed beta will indeed close on July 16 across the US, Europe and Asia. The confirmation comes through the GT Sport beta title itself which confirms the date along with a more specific 6pm GMT cut off time. Original story follows. Some Japanese gamers have been reporting that […]
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 […]
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