Today's release of Carmageddon Max Damage on the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One signals the first time a Carmageddon title has been released on console for seventeen years. Carmageddon Max Damage once again gives players the opportunity to mow down a vast range of pedestrians in a variety of ways thanks to the games impressive […]
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When I first started playing racing games back in the '90s, I didn’t care about racing – I cared about crashing. Instead of racing against opponents, I would deliberately drive the wrong way and cause as much carnage as possible. Yes, I was a slightly sadistic child. So imagine my delight when I discovered someone […]
InterviewsCodemasters have revealed some rather juicy new details for F1 2016 which is due for release in just over a month. F1 2016 will see the debut of formation laps where you complete one lap of the track pre-race in order to warm your tyres ready for the start of the race, this of course […]
NewsWe take our first look at Carmageddon Max Damage with a classic Carma event at Maim Street. Classic Carma events are interesting as they can be won in one of three ways: finish the required number of laps, wreck all of your opponents, or run over all of the map's pedestrians. For our first look […]
NewsA new batch of F1 2016 screenshots have been released by Codemasters. The new screenshots very much take on a Red Bull theme with Red Bull Formula One cars racing around the Red Bull Ring which of course recently held the Austrian Grand Prix. Last year's F1 2015 was heavily critiqued for doing away with […]
NewsIndie developer VooFoo Studios have launched their fast-paced top-down retro racer Mantis Burn on Steam’s Early Access programme and have also announced that the title will be skidding its way over to the Xbox One and PlayStation 4 consoles later this year. Mantis Burn Racing features a career mode, four-player local split screen and eight player […]
NewsWith the recent release of the Project CARS Game of the Year Edition we dive in to the title and take a look at all of the included DLC packs. In part one of our overview we take a look at the content within the Japanese Car Pack, Stanceworks Track Expansion, Modified Car Pack, Classic […]
NewsWe were greeted with NASCAR Heat Evolution 30 second advert just the other day and now the development team have released an extended version for your viewing pleasure. Once more the advert features NASCAR drivers Kyle Larson, Ryan Blaney, Carl Edwards and Brad Keslowski only this time around we are treated to some more gameplay […]
NewsCarmageddon Max Damage will release this Friday, July 7 and achievement and trophy hunters will no doubt be curious as to what lays in store for them. Well wonder no longer as we have the full list of achievements and trophies listed below along with how to earn them. Carmageddon Max Damage features 30 vehicles […]
NewsWith the recent release of the F1 2016 Red Bull Ring hot lap video, we couldn't resist the urge to boot up F1 2015 for a comparison video. The action takes place from above the driver's head also known as the "T-Cam" and we are following the Red Bull. Both titles look remarkably similar which perhaps […]
NewsForza Motorsport 6 will receive a new car pack next week, Tuesday, July 12. Turn 10 Studios are keeping their cards very close to their chests however regarding the content of this mystery car pack. The news was revealed on the official Forza Motorsport “Week in Review” blog with writer Brian Ekberg teasing the following. […]
NewsDevelopers Monster Games and Dusenberry Martin Racing have released a 30 second commercial for the upcoming NASCAR Heat Evolution title that will be skidding on to the PlayStation 4, Xbox One and PC platforms on September 13, but sadly the game is not available in the UK. The commercial features NASCAR drivers Kyle Larson, Ryan […]
NewsWith the latest WRC title coming out in the near future we decide to have a chat about all the new improvements and content that the rally racer will feature. WRC 6 will be the second officially licensed title from Kylotonn Games, we were impressed enough with their first offering and thought it was a […]
NewsWe up the ante in our latest DiRT Rally gameplay video by attacking a Monte Carlo stage at night. Driving the Opel Kadett from the cockpit view proved to be a great experience as we got to grips with the rear wheeled drive car on these tricky road conditions which consist of 30% ice and […]
NewsStainless Games have released another Carmageddon trailer ahead of its release on July 8 here in the UK. The very latest trailer is actually a compilation of all the “We Do” series of trailers that the development team have pumped out over recent weeks. With that in mind you'll see the likes of scooters, cows, […]
NewsFlat track racing was one of several disciplines added to this year's MotoGP game under the “Valentino Rossi The Game” title. Our second Flat Track racing video takes us to Misano this time around and we stick to the first-person perspective which gives us a decent sense of where the front wheel is making it […]
NewsCodemasters have released yet another gameplay video of their upcoming Formula One title F1 2016. This time around the focus is on the Austrian track now known as the Red Bull Ring, and we follow the action from the “T-Cam” perspective of Max Verstappen's Red Bull Formula One car, see the video below. Codemasters officially […]
NewsWe head off to Greece (one of the most challenging countries in my opinion) in our latest DiRT Rally gameplay video. Driving the Lancia Fulvia HF from the cockpit view was sheer driving pleasure, granted the car may not possess a great deal of power, however the classic car presented ample challenge on the dusty […]
NewsThe Austrian Grand Prix awaits us in Valentino Rossi The Game and we take on the challenge as Valentino Rossi himself. We opt to show off the game's wet weather effects this time around which makes the Red Bull Ring a little more challenging. As you can imagine in the wet conditions, you'll need to […]
NewsThe drifting discipline was a surprising addition to Valentino Rossi The Game and we try out the mode at a few different tracks. Developer Milestone have previously stated that the car handling model is based on Sebastien Loeb Rally EVO's albeit with some changes. Once you spend some time with the drifting discipline it becomes […]
NewsDeveloper EnjoyUp Games have announced that their retro isometric racer Grand Prix Rock ‘N Racing will be heading to the Wii U. The title, already released for the Xbox One, is expected to land on the eShop much like several of their other titles however no release date has yet been announced. You can watch […]
NewsDeveloper Monster Games have released the first video developer diary for their upcoming racer NASCAR Heat Evolution. NASCAR Heat Evolution will see a return to the series’ roots with real NASCAR drivers like Brad Keselowski, Joey Logano, Ryan Blaney and more aiding development which should make for an authentic racing experience, check out the behind […]
NewsWe take our first look at the recently released Trials of the Blood Dragon. The title was surprisingly announced and simultaneously made available during E3, indeed it was probably the only automotive surprise of the trade show this year. We found Trials of the Blood Dragon to be a fun addition to the series, although […]
NewsFlat Track racing becomes the focus on our very latest Valentino Rossi The Game video. We head to Rossi's very own MotoRanch riding as the man himself and throughout the video we switch up the viewpoints between the third and first person to give you guys a good idea how both views look and how […]
NewsValentino Rossi The Game becomes our focus in our very latest gameplay video. We try a three lap Moto3 race at the Argentinean track Termas de Rio Hondo using the first-person perspective. Riding as the Italian rider Enea Bastianini on the Honda 250 we make our way up through the pack. Using the first-person perspective […]
NewsMicrosoft recently unveiled their Xbox One S and Project Scorpio consoles at E3 so we decide to have a little chat about them in our latest blog. The Xbox One S is basically a slimmer version of the Xbox One which supports $K Ultra HD BluRay support and HDR for video and gaming along with […]
NewsThe Limited Edition of F1 2016 is now available for pre-order. The Limited Edition comes with a couple of goodies to aid you in the title's career mode. First up is the "Career Booster" DLC pack which is said to "give players a head start in pursuing their F1 career". According to Codemasters it also […]
NewsSebastien Loeb Rally EVO becomes the focus for our very next gameplay video and we have put together a multi-cam this time around. Granted Sebastien Loeb Rally EVO is a little rough around the edges but overall we enjoy playing the title which we feel has some very nice stages with good length and absolutely […]
NewsContinuing our E3 coverage, we turn our attention to the PlayStation 4 version of Assetto Corsa due for release on August 26 alongside its Xbox One counterpart. Heading out on to the legendary Nurburgring Nordschleife track we are immediate met with some very impressive looking visuals, the lighting in particular was surprisingly good considering this […]
NewsWe decide to compare the recent F1 2016 preview Baku laps from Formula One drivers Daniel Ricciardo and Jolyon Palmer side by side just for a bit of fun. We overlay both audio tracks so you can simultaneously hear both driver's feedback on the flying laps and track. The Baku City Circuit is of course […]
NewsThe addition of VR support for this year's upcoming officially licensed rally racer WRC 6 was a pleasant surprise. We get our first look at WRC 6 within the virtual reality medium via some off screen shot gameplay from the E3 show floor. Of course from this perspective it's very hard to really understand what […]
PreviewsForza Horizon 3 stole the automotive gaming show recently at E3 with its fantastic graphics, impressive car count and large open world. We take our first look at Playground Games' racer from the E3 show floor. The gameplay kicks off with with a landscape that is a feast on the eyes, there's no doubt about […]
PreviewsStainless Games bring their "We Do" series of Carmageddon Max Damage videos to a close with the release of the "We Do Wheelchairs" teaser trailer. As one would imagine with a Carmageddon trailer the usual chaos ensues with wheelchair users getting maimed, burned and thrown into the air with little regard, check out the teaser […]
NewsWe continue our preview coverage of WRC 6 with a look at a super special stage from the E3 show floor. Although it is hard to hear due to all of the background noise it does seem as though the cars sounds are more mechanical and meatier than before. The graphics too look improved over […]
NewsIt seems as though Assetto Corsa is not the only racing title that have secured the Porsche license. Slightly Mad Studios CEO Ian Bell has recently taken to the official Project CARS forums and has hinted that the Project CARS series will also include Porsche models. “I can't say much but I can say it […]
NewsWe turn our attention to Codemasters' upcoming F1 2016 title in our very latest gameplay video from the E3 show floor. We see the gameplay from above the driver's head or the “T-Cam”, and we follow Sebastien Vettel in his Ferrari as he tackles the Brazilian Grand Prix. After a warm up lap our man […]
NewsWRC 6 is due out for release this Autumn for the PC, PlayStation 4 and Xbox One platforms. We recently caught up with the publisher BigBen Interactive who revealed plenty of details for the upcoming rally racer. We previously learned about the new physics and damage model for WRC 6 which you can check out here. […]
NewsIt was only a few days ago that we wrote about Criterion's action sports title Beyond Cars (working title) still being in development after a long and somewhat worrying silence. Sadly today it has been confirmed that Criterion have now scraped the first-person title that was first revealed at E3 2014. Criterion will now instead […]
NewsRocket League's June update has gone live which brings with it the start of a new ranked season, the Neo Tokyo map (available to play in ranked matches), another new map named “Pillars”, and the new item trade in system. Players competing in ranked matches will once again have to play 10 matches to be […]
NewsWe recently caught up with the guys responsible for the upcoming rally racer WRC 6 and learned a great deal about the title developed by Kylotonn Games. First and foremost WRC 6 will feature not only a new physics model but also the tyre, damage, differential and suspension models will also be new too. The […]
NewsIf you need a recap on Microsoft's Xbox conference but don't fancy watching the full 2 hour long event then look no further. Thanks to some extensive video and audio editing we've taken the conference and crammed it into all of 7 1/2 minutes for your viewing pleasure. We touch on all of the aspects […]
NewsCriterion Games first teased us with their first-person action oriented racing game at E3 two years ago. Going by the work in progress moniker of “Beyond Cars” the title featured ATV's helicopters, wing suits, speed boats and buggies. The footage shown at E3 2014 was surprisingly early code (see video below) and so perhaps it […]
NewsThe very next discipline we take a look at in Valentino Rossi The Game are the rally special stages. We head over to the Misano and Monza tracks and get behind the wheel of the Ford Fiesta rally car belonging to none other than Valentino Rossi himself. The rally special stages were a surprising addition […]
NewsWe go through the various races and content on offer in the recently released Grand Prix Rock ‘N Racing for the Xbox One console. Developer Enjoy Up Games have included ten tracks in this retro-styled isometric racer along with the main championship mode you’ll also have the opportunity to play time trials and some local […]
NewsBigBen Interactive and Kylotonn Games have confirmed that WRC 6 will be compatible with the PlayStation VR headset. Furthermore Kylotonn are currently toying with the idea of bringing out a special VR edition for the PlayStation VR. We recently had the opportunity to see how WRC 6 is shaping up at E3, the development team […]
NewsXbox One gold subscribers will now have the opportunity to drive around the great expanse of North America thanks to The Crew being the very latest title to land on Microsoft's Games with Gold programme. The Crew can be downloaded for free up until the middle of July so you'll need to make sure you've […]
NewsStainless Games continue their “We Do” series of trailers for Carmageddon Max Damage with the very latest focusing on cyclists. Carmageddon Max Damage features a very impressive 30 vehicles but perhaps even more astounding is the tally of powerups on offer coming in at a whopping 90, yes 90. Some old-time favourite vehicles will make […]
NewsRocket League developer Psyonix have recently revealed that their upcoming Neo Tokyo update will be coming on June 20. The update will see the inclusion of the Neo Tokyo map (see it in action below) which is packed full of skyscrapers and neon signs. The map itself features two raised sections along both sides much […]
NewsWe head over to Barcelona and sample some MotoGP action in Valentino Rossi The Game running on the PlayStation 4. We choose the Spanish rider Marc Marquez as we are in Spain afterall, and we are riding the Honda RC213V which proved a powerful beast. On the straights we got left behind by the other […]
NewsForza Horizon fans will no doubt be counting the days until Forza Horizon 3's September 27 release with some truly stunning locals and the biggest car roster ever to grace a Horizon title. Just to whet your appetite Turn 10 Studios will be making available a £89.99 Ultimate Edition for the hardcore Horizon fans. There […]
NewsAs part of Microsoft’s E3 press conference, a new guest character for Killer Instinct was announced. In line with the upcoming release of Gears of War 4 General RAAM has been added to the roster as part of the Season 3 character releases. A short trailer was shown showing off the fighting style of the […]
NewsIf you've ever fancied living the life of a farmer then Professional Farmer 2017 should be right up your alley. In this recently released title for the Xbox One and PlayStation 4 consoles, you'll carry out everyday farming tasks such as driving tractors, controlling a range of machines, cultivating your fields and then market your […]
NewsAs expected, Microsoft have announced some new hardware additions to the Xbox family during their E3 conference. Xbox One S Microsoft kicked off their conference with a bang, announcing a new slimmer version of the Xbox One to rapturous applause from the audience. Called the Xbox One S, new redesign is a "smaller, sleaker, sharper" […]
NewsWe take on a Swedish sprint stage in the front wheel drive Mini Cooper S in our very latest DiRT Rally gameplay video. The conditions proved challenging enough although having said that the Mini behaved itself much more than we was expecting. With snow banks left and right and a narrow piece of stage to […]
NewsTurn 10 Studios have revealed some more details on their upcoming open-world racer Forza Horizon 3 which was officially revealed earlier today. Forza Horizon's map continues to expand in impressive fashion with Forza Horizon 3's about twice as big as found in Forza Horizon 2, a similar leap was found from the original to the […]
NewsAs expected Microsoft have officially announced Forza Horizon 3 at Microsoft's E3 press conference. The open-world racer, available for the Xbox One and PC, is indeed set in Australia as rumoured. Playground Games have taken the Horizon festival to the land down under with new terrain and vehicle types and the biggest car list yet […]
NewsMilestone recently released the digital only Ducati 90th Anniversary, the title is a spin off of Ride and grants you the chance to sample Ducati's long and illustrious history with bikes from the 1950's right up to the present day. Below is the full list of achievements and trophies for the title. The Xbox gamerscore […]
NewsOur very latest MXGP 2 gameplay video takes a look at the recently released Agueda and Bastogne DLC tracks. Both tracks are vastly different from one another, Agueda proved a very technical track while Bastogne is more geared towards speed, both look extremely different visually too. We change between the first and third person viewpoints […]
NewsDeveloper Psyonix will be introducing new very rare and rare customisation items to their “Item Attribute System” in Rocket League's next update. Among the new items are some new rare car decals and some very rare new boost trails. The new trade-in system, coming later this month, will allow players trade up to five duplicate […]
NewsWe can't resist looking at some of the new content included in Project CARS Game of the Year Edition (GOTYE) with our first look at the title. Using the Xbox One controller we climb aboard the 800 bhp Pagani Huayra BC and take it for a spin around the combined Nurburgring Grand Prix and Nurburgring […]
NewsDevelopers Microids and Artefacts Studios have revealed that their upcoming arcade racer Moto Racer 4 will be compatible with Sony's PlayStation VR headset. The exciting and unexpected news was confirmed in a new trailer as seen below. Moto Racer will once again revive the old formula from previous Moto Racer games (which have accumulated over […]
NewsDucati fans worldwide rejoice as today marks the release of Ducati 90th Anniversary The Official Videogame. The digital only title, available on the PlayStation 4 , Xbox One and PC platforms, is a spin-off of last year's Ride and grants players the opportunity to sample many Ducati models from their long and successful history. Indeed […]
NewsMilestone have released a teaser trailer for the upcoming two wheeled racer Ride 2. The sequel to last year's Ride was announced two weeks ago, and will be released this year for the PlayStation 4, Xbox One and PC platforms sometime this Autumn. The teaser trailer (below) showcases some of the 220 motorcycles found in […]
NewsWe've got our hands on the retail copy of Valentino Rossi: The Game and decide to showcase the main disciplines found within the title. Starting off then with some MotoGP content as this is after all essentially MotoGP 16 albeit with extra Valentino Rossi inspired content. Moving on we travel to Rossi's very own MotoRanch […]
NewsStainless Games continue to tease us with their “We Do” series of trailers for Carmageddon Max Damage with the very latest focusing on penguins (obviously). Penguins are not the only things that are in danger in Carmageddon Max Damage, expect to run over and maim a fair amount of beach babes, nuns, wheelchair users and […]
NewsGran Turismo Sport will not be the only high profile racer to host eSports competitions this year, indeed Forza Motorsport 6 will beat them to the punch and launch their own eSports championships later this Summer. Imaginatively titled “Forza Racing Championship”, it promises to welcome players of all skill levels where “everyone has a chance […]
NewsWe are less than three months away from the console release of Assetto Corsa which is due to release on August 26 after a couple of delays. Assetto Corsa will be the very first title developed on consoles by Kunos Simulazioni, and of course whenever you are treading new ground you're always going to run […]
NewsWe continue our Project CARS coverage with another session with the HTC VR headset. This time around we visit the world famous Imola circuit and strap ourselves into a virtual Formula C car. The action is viewed from the left eye perspective as we look around our cockpit and check our mirrors to familiarise ourselves […]
NewsVarkian Empire (formally known as Space Dust Studios) have recently announced that their party racer Obliteracers will be racing onto the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One consoles on July 15. Obliteracers launched on the PC earlier this year, its stand out feature is the option for up to 16 players to play simultaneously on the […]
NewsThe Driveclub Director Paul Rustchynsky has responded to a fan recently teasing an even better photomode with their latest title when compared to Driveclub. A fan stated “Driveclub('s) photo mode is still by far the best in the business” to which Rustchynsky responded “Until that is we better it in our next game 😉”. You […]
NewsDeveloper Milestone have recently revealed the complete list of bikes for their upcoming two wheeled racer Ducati 90th Anniversary The Official Videogame. As the names suggests, Ducati 90th Anniversary features Ducati models only and there are a total of 39 on offer. The bikes are split into several categories which represent their era in most […]
NewsNot long after the first screenshots were leaked this week, Codemasters have officially announced F1 2016, which will be racing onto PS4, Xbox One and PC this Summer. It's unusual for a career mode to be one of the headline features for a racing game, but it's making a comeback in F1 2016 after being […]
NewsKylotonn Games have announced WRC 6, due for release on PS4, Xbox One and PC in Autumn 2016. As you would expect for an officially licensed game, WRC 6 will be based on the 2016 World Rally Championship, featuring all cars, teams and tracks from this year's season covering a wide selection of classes across […]
NewsAfter racing at Lydden Hill, England and Hell, Norway we now turn our attention to the third and final rallycross track offering from DiRT Rally: Holjes, Sweden. We participate in a six-lap race driving the Renault Clio S1600 from the dashboard perspective. We found that Holjes didn't quite have the same fun factor as the […]
NewsDeveloper Vector Unit recently released some gameplay footage of their upcoming on-water racer Riptide GP: Renegade. The gameplay footage showcases one of the game’s constantly changing environments as well as some racing action complete with huge jumps and over the top tricks. The action hurtles along at a decent pace and looks potentially a lot […]
NewsDevelopers Monster Games and Dusenberry Martin Racing have announced that NASCAR Heat Evolution will be heading towards the PlayStation 4, Xbox One and PC platforms on September 13. This news marks the very first time a NASCAR title will arrive for the current generation of consoles which is great news for NASCAR fans and long […]
NewsA very wet Finnish stage awaits us in our latest DiRT Rally gameplay. We opt for the rear-wheel drive Classic Ford Escort MkII just to make things even more difficult. In order to keep the Escort progressing and away from those dreaded trees we find that driving just below your limit is the way forward. […]
NewsFuturistic racer fans now have the opportunity to sign up for RedOut's closed beta on the PC platform. You can sign up for the closed beta at this link. RedOut is very much influenced by the usual futuristic legends such as Wipeout, F-Zero and Rollcage, and developer 34BigThings are taking a no-nonsense approach to racing […]
NewsOur very latest MXGP 2 gameplay video takes a look at a couple of Real Events races. Here you are tasked to replicate famous feats in MXGP history where riders have had to overcome the odds to succeed, Our first race for instance relives the moment when Ryan Villopoto's bike engine cut out at the starting […]
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