It 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 […]
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RiMS Racing has been a bit of a blast out of nowhere these past few months, developed by a studio entering into its maiden project. This has been a hugely ambitious undertaking for the newly formed Raceward Studio who have signed up with NACON to build a much needed new competitor to the biking market. […]
InterviewsSince the announcement last summer RiMS Racing has been teasing us with small glimpses of it’s potential, but given this is a new studio with a new IP, how good can this title possibly be? The trailers have looked awfully impressive though pre-rendered, hence we now take these with a pinch of salt. But the […]
PreviewsWRC 10 has finally been revealed, and today we see the first teaser trailer of yet another significant annual upgrade in the franchise. Following the two year break from 2017 to 2019 WRC 8 took significant steps forward in handling, stage design and overall game structure. WRC 9 continued this trend but was a far […]
NewsThe indie gaming scene appears to be booming at present with a wide range of ideas supported by unique artistic visions and ever improving development tools. This week, Glitchers, a UK based, independent developer announced what is described as a ‘delivery battler’ game entitled Drive-Buy. We first saw Drive-Buy at EGX 2019, the game delivering […]
NewsTime flies and it is almost two years since the release of Monster Jam Steel Titans. A game which showed potential but like many titles of this genre released by third party publishers, the 30fps console version + lowered detail didn’t capture me, it all felt a bit rough around the edges. So, with the […]
NewsMonster Truck Championship is out today for PlayStation 4, Xbox One X and PC, with the Switch version to follow next week on the 19th October. We’ll take a closer look at that at a later date. But first it is time to check out our preview content and brief rundown on what you can […]
NewsThere’s not long now until the release of Monster Truck Championship, in fact as I write this it’s out in just under 48 hours. But there is still time to knock together a preview and reveal some of the core elements before you part with your hard-earned cash. So, let’s rev our 1500bhp and see […]
PreviewsWith just under a month till launch, news on Monster Truck Championship has been rather limited since the earlier gameplay trailers were revealed. However, at each step the game continues to evolve and both in terms of graphics and various polish to effects besides refinement of those all-important physics. Monster Truck Championship aims to be […]
NewsHello Viewers! Welcome to this journey on the road to WRC 9, and a look back at some of those key titles in the WRC series as we work our way through the years to modern day. Taking in the improvements and considering the ever-expanding scale of a production like this as the technology has […]
FeaturesRacing gaming is becoming a competitive business on the Nintendo Switch, but that doesn’t mean the top publishers have it all their own way. Indeed, many are conversions from PS4 and Xbox that are directly converted rather than built for the hardware, thus they don’t convert as well as they should and so a lot […]
NewsGRID Autosport is fun racing game, I particularly enjoy the intensity of the racing along with a great selection of courses. However, it always appears to cause a somewhat emotional response from fans, who either love it or hate it. Indeed, the positivity for the brand seems to have fallen away in recent times despite […]
NewsThe Nintendo Switch continues to expand with an impressive roster of racing titles. The system proving that great gameplay does not always require the finest hardware if the games are developed to suit the system specs appropriately. In many ways the Switch is perfectly positioned as a home for remasters of classic titles from previous […]
ReviewsGoing fast down a muddy hill with no motor has never been as much fun as it is in Decenders, the mountain biking title originally revealed on the Xbox back in 2018, today Sold Out and No More Robots announce the release of Decenders for PlayStation 4 on August 25th with a Nintendo Switch conversion […]
NewsRocket League has been nothing short of a phenomenon. Essentially a simple concept but unlike many other small scale titles of this ilk, Rocket League found a surge in popularity, mass expansion and captivating Esports. The dev team have continue adding ideas and additional vehicles to the mix while converting just about every format. Now […]
NewsIt is fair to say that Monster Truck games have been a mixed bag over the years, those that have succeeded such as 2002 release Monster Jam: Maximum Destruction, tended to be at the right place at the right time. Comparatively basic but delivering an experience which was just what fans needed. A game like […]
NewsWith just under two months till release, we’ve seen very little of WRC 9 so far, merely glimpses and the recent NACON presentation gave yet another opportunity to see a mere morsel. As ever impressions are unfair to form on merely a development build but it’s great to see more different locations arriving with this […]
NewsIt’s getting on for two years since the release of Nickelodeon Kart Racers, a very average racing game. It had some great characters and huge potential but ultimately corners were cut, resulting in a relatively cheap product sorely lacking in polish. We streamed the game with our initial hands-on and was left unimpressed, however as […]
NewsGear.Club Unlimited 2 – Tracks Edition will be racing its way onto the Nintendo Switch in North America on August 25 and in Europe on August 27. Gear.Club Unlimited 2 – Tracks Edition will include the Gear.Club Unlimited 2 base game along with the legendary track from the 24 Hours of Le Mans as well […]
NewsCatching up on various racing news, a particular highlight has been the recent announcement that Star Wars Episode I: Racer is to be released for Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 4 with updated controls. The game will include 25 playable racers, including the likes of Anakin Skywalker, Sebulba, and Ratts Tyerell, as well as various circuits […]
NewsFollowing the releases on PC, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One, TT Isle of Man – Ride on the Edge 2 is now available on Nintendo Switch. TT Isle of Man – Ride on the Edge 2 tasks you to ride the roads of the Snaefell Mountain course, home of the legendary and dangerous Isle of […]
NewsPQube and developer Level 91 Entertainment has announced the arcade racer Intertial Drift will be available both digitally and in stores worldwide on August 7 across PlayStation 4, Xbox One, PC/Steam and Switch. You can see Inertial Drift in action in the gameplay trailer below. Inertial Drift is probably best described as a 90’s retro-futuristic […]
NewsMilestone has released a new MotoGP 20 trailer (below) revealing the main features of its brand-new Managerial Career. The new Career Mode will see you make the best decisions to find a winning strategy in order to take the championship. This means you will evaluate all the offers you receive as a personal manager, both […]
NewsOverpass was released last week on the Nintendo Switch and as with many multi-format conversions it tends to be released a week or two after the PS4 and Xbox conversions, this leaving little in the way of time for previews or preparation of content. Often with no time from previews at all, hence it goes […]
NewsNACON and development studio KT Racing has today announced WRC 9 – the official video game of the FIA World Rally Championship – will be racing its way over to PlayStation 4, Xbox One and PC via the Epic Games Store from September 3, 2020, with a Switch version to follow. NACON has also announced […]
NewsToday marks the release of TT Isle of Man – Ride on the Edge 2 allowing us to play out our fantasies of riding a racing bike at the limit on the iconic Snaefell Mountain course once more. One of the biggest changes for the much-anticipated sequel is the newly revised physics system which has […]
NewsWe’ve been busy covering a number of aspects for the much-anticipated sequel to TT Isle of Man – Ride on the Edge which is due to release tomorrow, March 19 across PlayStation 4, Xbox One and PC with a Switch version to follow. The sequel boasts an all-new Career Mode, the new location of Ireland, […]
PreviewsWe’re just two days away from the release of TT Isle of Man – Ride on the Edge 2 and to make the wait a little less stressful Nacon has released two new videos (seen below) which put the spotlight on the Career Mode and Free Roam mode. Featuring the fictitious James Wilson, the videos […]
NewsMilestone has today unveiled a gameplay video of MotoGP 20, the latest instalment in the long-running licensed two-wheeled racer. In response to a community vote, the developer has shared gameplay footage of Valentino Rossi racing at the Mugello circuit in dry conditions. The gameplay video gives us the chance to see the improved bike physics […]
NewsAs we cover dozens of racing games every year, we always appreciate it when we stumble upon something fairly unique. OVERPASS fits this bill perfectly with its slower-paced and technical rock and hill-climbing which require an altogether different approach compared to most racing/driving titles especially so in the console market. The simulation-focused title released recently […]
InterviewsWe’re counting down to TT Isle of Man – Ride on the Edge 2‘s release date of March 19 and to whet your appetite we’ve got a full lap of the famous Snaefell circuit to share with you. Arguably the biggest change to the sequel to 2018’s TT Isle of Man – Ride on the […]
PreviewsOur very latest team chat is dedicated to the recently released rock crawler OVERPASS. OVERPASS is a unique title on the consoles, there really isn’t anything quite like it so we were intrigued to get some hands-on time to see what the experience is all about. The title was originally intended to launch last year, […]
NewsNACON and developer TEYON has announced Monster Truck Championship will be arriving this autumn across PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Switch and PC. Monster Truck Championship is a simulation title which requires skill to master the vehicle physics in order to set new race records and to pull off a range of tricks as seen in […]
NewsThe 90’s arcade-inspired racer Hotshot Racing will be racing its way over to the PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Switch and PC (via Steam) this spring. You may remember the game from its previous name Racing Apex (not to be confused with Apex Racing League which later became Circuit Superstars, are you keeping up?) although it […]
NewsOVERPASS, the off-road simulator that tasks you to navigate obstacles and hill climbs, is now available across the PlayStation 4, Xbox One and PC (via the Epic Games Store). Nintendo Switch owners can get in on the action on March 12. OVERPASS is all about careful vehicle placement and throttle control rather than going flat […]
NewsWe’ve been enjoying playing OVERPASS of late and we can’t say for certain that we’ve played anything quite like it. OVERPASS puts you in a choice of quads and buggies and throws an obstacle course or hill climb at you and expects you to somehow not only make it to the finish line but to […]
PreviewsNacon has released its very latest gameplay video for the off-road simulation title OVERPASS which highlights some of the various obstacles you’ll encounter both natural and man-made. OVERPASS stands out from other driving/racing titles thanks to its impressive off-road environments which pit the player up against nature with its extreme courses featuring hazardous terrain. You’ll […]
NewsMotoGP 20, the latest title in the long-running MotoGP franchise, will release on April 23 across PlayStation 4, Xbox One, PC (Steam), Google Stadia and Nintendo Switch. Typically a MotoGP title releases in the month of June, however, for the first time in its history, the latest title will release just a few weeks after the start of […]
NewsNacon has revealed that TT Isle of Man – Ride on the Edge 2 will feature classic bikes giving players the chance to pilot a piece of automotive history as they take on the Isle of Man course which itself is steeped in history with its inaugural race taking place way back in 1903. Players […]
NewsNacon (formally Bigben) has recently confirmed that TT Isle of Man – Ride on the Edge 2 will be coming to PlayStation 4, Xbox One and PC on March 19 with a Switch version to follow at a later date. The sequel to 2018’s TT Isle of Man – Ride on the Edge features a […]
NewsBigben Games has recently released a new gameplay video for their off-road simulation title OVERPASS giving us a better idea of the challenges we will face and how best to conquer them. OVERPASS gives the player the task of traversing extreme tracks and hazardous terrain utilising a range of off-road vehicles including powerful buggies and […]
NewsWe’ve been patiently awaiting news on the release window for TT Isle of Man – Ride on the Edge 2 since its reveal back in June last year. I’m happy to report the sequel’s release window has been recently confirmed by Bigben and KT Racing – expect the title to drop sometime in March 2020. […]
NewsItalian-based development team Milestone has released a new trailer for Monster Energy Supercross – The Official Videogame 3 which showcases the game’s new features. Entitled “Be One Of Us” the tongue-in-cheek trailer highlights the new features of the officially licensed two-wheeled racer through the medium of song. The trailer mentions the addition of a new […]
NewsBack in June this year, BigBen announced the sequel to 2018’s TT Isle of Man – Ride on the Edge. Rather than hitting us with a flashy trailer, the announcement only gave us a single screenshot to drool over. That has now all changed thanks to the release of the long-awaited trailer which gives us […]
NewsYou’ll be forgiven for forgetting all about Zordix Racing’s upcoming physics-based off-roader OverPass. Originally scheduled for an October 2019 release, the game was put on hold to improve the physics simulation which wasn’t quite where it needed to be. Fortunately, the extra time has been put to good use as improvements can clearly be seen […]
NewsMilestone has released a trailer highlighting the new physics system found in the upcoming officially licensed supercross game Monster Energy Supercross – The Official Videogame 3, which is heading to the PlayStation 4, Xbox One, PC Steam, Google Stadia and Nintendo Switch on February 4, 2020. The new physics system affects bike behaviour both on […]
NewsCircuit Superstars is an indie racing title which has really held our attention since its inception thanks to the unusual combination of adorable visuals coupled with a realistic physics package. We recently attended EGX and gots hands-on with the charming racer which was showcased in both single-player and four-player split-screen guises. With semi-realistic vehicle handling, […]
PreviewsBigben has announced that Farmer’s Dynasty will be available for Xbox One and PlayStation 4 on November 21 with pre-orders open right now. Farmer’s Dynasty will allow you to move freely through the village and surrounding area as you develop your farm and cultivate your land through the use of many different vehicles. You start […]
NewsAfter nearly four years of development time, mountain biking game Lonely Mountains: Downhill is now finally available to own across the PlayStation 4, Xbox One (including Xbox Game Pass), and PC Steam platforms. Furthermore, a Nintendo Switch version will follow at a later date. Lonely Mountains: Downhill allows you to experience four mountain landscapes. You […]
NewsA new lifestyle racing and tuning video game inspired by the cars and attitude of Discovery Channel’s Street Outlaws is available now across major retailers for £34.99/€39.99 on PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Switch, and PC via Steam. Street Outlaws: The List puts you in the world of American street racing where there’s no prize […]
NewsInertial Drift is (funnily enough) a drifting game which very much reminds us of Initial D and Auto Modellista. Developed by Level 91 and published by P-Qube, Inertial Drift stands out from the crowd with its interesting drifting mechanic which utilises both analogue sticks to control the slide of the car. As a matter of […]
InterviewsGarfield Kart Furious Racing is coming to the PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and PC Steam on November 7 in Europe and on November 5 in the US. That’s right, the lasagne-loving cat is back to take on Jon, Odie and their friends in this upcoming kart racing game – a genre which seems […]
NewsThis week’s all-format UK charts are here courtesy of Chart Track. Despite entering the chart in fifth place last week, Codemasters’ GRID has surprisingly fallen out of the top twenty this week. Nintendo’s racing juggernaut Mario Kart 8 Deluxe continues to enjoy amazingly strong sales and is up one place this week grabbing second place […]
NewsItalien developer Milestone has announced Monster Energy Supercross – The Official Videogame 3 will release globally across the PlayStation 4, Xbox One, PC, Stadia, and Switch platforms on February 4, 2020. Monster Energy Supercross 3 will feature the 2019 Monster Energy Supercross season complete with 100 riders across the 450SX and 250SX classes as well […]
NewsAnother interesting title revealed this week arrives in the form of ‘Inertial Drift’ which is being developed by Level 91 and published by P-Qube in the UK. A drifting game that initially gives off vibes of Initial D and Auto Modelista, but adds the unique feature of using both analogue sticks to control the drifting […]
NewsCircuit Superstars is an undeniably charming retro-inspired top-down racer which is heading to the Xbox One, PlayStation 4, Switch, and PC in 2020. Circuit Superstars combines a retro aesthetic with a somewhat realistic driving model that is easy to play but hard to master. The game features a split between on- and off-road racing from […]
News90’s Super GT (previously known as 90’s Arcade Racer) is a game we’ve been writing about for over five years now. It blends aspects of arcade racers such as Scud Race, Daytona USA, and Virtua Racing to provide those nostalgic 90’s vibes. The game was originally announced back in 2013 for PC, Wii U and […]
NewsAsphalt 9: Legends is now available as a free-to-download game on the Nintendo Switch via the Nintendo eShop. Asphalt 9: Legends on the Switch releases with all the gameplay modes of the original release, including online play, multiplayer crews, a range of world-famous licensed cars and tracks found across the title’s single-player campaign. Asphalt 9: […]
News[UPDATE: Added new trailer, the original article follows] Crash Team Racing Nitro-Fueled fans have plenty to look forward to in the coming months. Revealed via a Tweet (below), Beenox and Activision are bringing free bonus seasonal content to their arcade kart racer in the shape of additional tracks, characters, items, and challenges. Get ready to […]
NewsRocket League is set to get an update in December which will do away with the current loot box system in favour of a new system called Blueprints which should offer players more transparency when purchasing items. After a Rocket League match, you’ll have a chance to obtain a Blueprint. Once received, it will show […]
NewsNintendo Switch owners can now live out their virtual car mechanic fantasies thanks to the release of Car Mechanic Simulator Pocket Edition. Car Mechanic Simulator Pocket Edition enables you to create your very own car workshop empire. You’ll accept orders from customers to earn money which can be spent upgrading your workshop and improving your […]
NewsAfter several entries from Evolution Studios and Milestone, the officially licensed World Rally Championship game reins were taken over by Kylotonn in 2015 with its debut title WRC 5. Kylotonn improved the series dramatically with its follow up games WRC 6 and WRC 7 releasing in 2016 and 2017 respectively. The series then took a […]
ReviewsTwo new officially licensed Mario Kart racing wheels are now available to pre-order in Japan ahead of their November 30 release in the same region. Manufactured by Hori, the two wheels are currently available to pre-order on PlayAsia for £63.73 and £114.88 respectively as seen below: MARIO KART 8 RACING WHEEL FOR NINTENDO SWITCH MARIO […]
NewsFive years after its initial launch, GRID Autosport is now available on the Nintendo Switch platform. Originally developed and published by Codemasters for PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, and PC, the title was later developed for iPhone and iPad by Feral Interactive, who then brought the racer to the Nintendo Switch. Check out the launch trailer […]
NewsWe conclude our mini-series on WRC 8‘s training courses with a look at the segment D courses. The final set of training courses ramps up the challenge considerably. Kicking off, we had to contend with a circuit that was full of teeth-rattling bumps which were all too happy to toss our car in the air. […]
NewsToday marks the release of the hotly-anticipated officially licensed rally racer WRC 8 across the PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC (via the Epic Games Store). The title will also be made available on the Switch in October. Last year, French-based studio Kylotonn took a year off in order for them to essentially double their […]
NewsMuch to our surprise, WRC 8 amongst having 14 rallies, a revamped career mode, and more training courses than you can shake a stick at, also has a small “open-world” area which enables you to explore certain areas. Before you get too excited the feature is limited – still, we had a lot of fun […]
NewsWe continue our mini-series on WRC 8‘s training courses with a look at segment C. Training courses C consist of five different configurations which start with a very simple oval layout to ease you into the action. Once again we opt for our favourite rally car class: WRC 2. After a fairly simple start, we […]
NewsRally fans who own the Digital Deluxe Edition of WRC 8 can play the game today some two days before the game goes on general sale. To celebrate the launch of the Digital Deluxe Edition of WRC 8, Bigben has released a new trailer showcasing the game’s different classics cars which span several decades from […]
NewsContinuing on from our first training mode video, we once again dive into WRC 8’s training courses to take a look at the circuits which belong to segment B. Training courses B consist of five different configurations which mix things up to keep you on your toes. Once again we opt for our favourite rally […]
NewsWRC 8 will release across the PlayStation 4, Xbox One and PC in a matter of days now, September 5 (not forgetting the Switch release in October), and so our excitement levels are growing tremendously. Rather than diving into any one of the fourteen rallies on offer we have recently been having some fun with […]
NewsWe’re just a matter of days away from the release of the much-anticipated WRC 8, the official video game of the FIA World Rally Championship, to ramp up the excitement Bigben and KT Racing has shared their latest glimpse behind the scenes of WRC 8. The latest developer diaries follow KT Racing’s Art Director, Amaury […]
NewsWe’ve been lucky enough to get our hands on a preview version of WRC 8 and have got stuck into the first hour or so of the revamped career mode for your viewing pleasure. WRC 8’s career mode feels very different from earlier games in the series thanks to an abundance of new features which […]
NewsBigben has today revealed the different editions and pre-order bonus content for WRC 8, the upcoming official video game of the FIA World Rally Championship. WRC 8, now available for pre-order, will be released on September 5 across the PlayStation 4, Xbox One, PC and sometime in October on the Nintendo Switch. Players can choose […]
NewsWith today’s release of FIA European Truck Racing Championship, we thought it fitting to take the game for a spin. We take to the very undulating Belgian circuit of Zolder for a quick race where we throw all caution to the wind and put the peddle to the metal. Of course, in order to really […]
NewsToday marks the release of FIA European Truck Racing Championship, the official racing simulation of the ETRC, across the PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC, with a Nintendo Switch version to follow on August 5. Developed by N Racing, the game will use the KT Engine which has been utilised to create several recent racing […]
NewsTouring Karts is a kart racer scheduled to launch across the PlayStation VR, Vive, Oculus Rift, and WMR in VR form, and across mobile, PC, PlayStation 4, and Switch platforms in non-VR form before the end of the year. The title will feature four different viewpoints ranging from full VR immersion to a comfort mode […]
NewsWe recently enjoyed our hands-on time with WRC 8 at E3 this year. Following our previous E3 2019 preview content (seen here and here), we’ve also got a couple of triple screen gameplay videos taken from our head-mounted GoPro camera to share with you. WRC 8 features new off-road physics on all road surfaces, a […]
PreviewsOverpass is an upcoming off-road title that puts you up against a range of obstacles both natural and man-made. You’ll climb craggy mountain sections, traverse piles of logs, and drive through rock-filled water sections as you progress towards the finish line. While several similar titles do exist on the PC market, Overpass will be coming […]
PreviewsFollowing 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 […]
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