Codemasters announced DiRT Rally 2.0 earlier today, however, you’ll need to be patient as the game won’t launch until Tuesday, February 26, 2019 (across the PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC platforms). To make the wait even more excruciating, Codemasters has released their first batch of DiRT Rally 2.0 images which give us a tantalising glimpse […]
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Codemasters announced DiRT Rally 2.0 earlier today ahead of its launch on Tuesday, February 26, 2019 across the PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC platforms. The pre-order bonuses and details on the Deluxe Edition have also been revealed. DiRT Rally 2.0 pre-order customers will get access to the Porsche 911 RGT Rally Spec as a […]
NewsFollowing the recent murmurings, and rumors, I’m happy to report that DiRT Rally 2.0 is confirmed for release next year, February 26, across the PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC platforms. The reveal came courtesy of a teaser trailer which showcases some rally and rallycross action, see for yourself below. DiRT Rally 2.0 features the […]
NewsCodemasters (along with various relevant industry members) have been tweeting “2.0” en masse of late potentially teasing an upcoming reveal of Dirt Rally 2.0 (although some are quick to point out the link to “Colin McRae Rally 2.0”). 2.0 — Codemasters (@Codemasters) September 24, 2018 While we would love to see a remastered Colin McRae Rally […]
NewsToday brought the news that Ride 3 has suffered a slight delay. On the plus side, we did get treated to a fresh trailer (below) and now the full bike list for the racer has been revealed. Developer Milestone has focused their efforts on creating the “most extensive motorbike encyclopedia in a video game ever” […]
NewsThe launch of the much-anticipated Ride 3 has been pushed back a few weeks. The third title of Milestone’s original IP was originally due for a PlayStation 4, Xbox One and PC launch on November 8, however, this has now been rescheduled for November 30. To soften the blow, Milestone has released a new trailer […]
NewsIt seems to be the season of F1 2018 patches, the very latest, 1.06, is now available for PC players with Xbox One and PlayStation 4 versions to follow. This update sees a number of corrections to several cars, so we can expect some more accurately sculpted nose cones, endplates, and mirror mountings. The forthcoming […]
NewsFollowing the PC and PlayStation 4 updates, now Xbox One owners can enjoy the latest 1.05 update for F1 2018. Patch 1.05 features some multiplayer fixes, a fix for a crash when fast-forwarding a replay, and offers the usual array of small bug fixes. You can take a look at the 1.05 patch notes below. F1 […]
NewsF1 2018 is the fourth iteration of F1 in the current console generation. F1 2017 was an excellent title and deservedly received a 9/10 from us. The foundation was set and I was keen to see how various elements would move on, besides the challenge of integrating the halo, so how did it do? On […]
ReviewsThe very latest patch for the PS4 version of Codemasters’ F1 2018 title is now available following the PC patch yesterday. Patch 1.05 features some multiplayer fixes, a fix for a crash when fast-forwarding a replay, and introduces an option to turn off the interview timer among the usual array of small bug fixes. The […]
NewsThe very latest patch for the PC version of Codemasters’ F1 2018 title is now available. Patch 1.05 features some multiplayer fixes, solves a few issues when using the Thrustmaster T300, and re-balances the medium traction control settings. The patch also includes the usual stability enhancements and the general squashing of those oh so naughty […]
NewsThe Crew 2‘s first major free update will be arriving on September 26 across the PlayStation 4, Xbox One and PC platforms. Entitled “Gator Rush”, the update introduces the new hovercraft discipline along with some other additions. A total of three hovercraft vehicles (which can be seen in action below) complete the new line-up. These […]
NewsFor those of you that can’t wait until next year to play Trials Rising, we have some good news for you: developer Redlynx will hold a closed beta later this year. The beta will be held between September 13-16 and will be available across the PlayStation 4, Xbox One and PC platforms. You can put […]
NewsCodemasters has released their fourth and final developer diary video for F1 2018 just in time for the launch on August 24 across the PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC platforms. The last developer diary of the series focuses on the visual improvements made to this year’s officially licensed Formula One title. As the sky […]
NewsBad news, arcade racing game fans. Codemasters Evo, the team made up of former Evolution Studios employees that developed DriveClub, is facing layoffs after Onrush failed to meet sales expectations. According to Eurogamer, OnRush’s Game Director Paul “Rushy” Rustchynsky, the former director of DriveClub who is seen as the face of the company, is one of […]
NewsBack in May, Codemasters announced F1 Mobile Racing, a free-to-play Formula One game developed in collaboration with Eden Games, the developer behind Test Drive Unlimited and Gear.Club Unlimited, for iOS and Android. A few months later, Codemasters has released new details as well as the first footage of the mobile racing title to celebrate F1 Mobile […]
NewsCodemasters has announced the six remaining classic cars for F1 2018 – confirming the upcoming title will contain up to 20 historic Formula One cars. Of the new cars, five have never been in a Codemasters-developed Formula One game (the 1976 Ferrari 312 T2 was an in-game reward in F1 2013 for creating a free […]
NewsUbisoft will feature its key forthcoming releases at E3 2018, during its press conference on Monday 11th June. Set to commence at 9PM British Summer Time, Ubisoft's E3 2018 display will be of interest to us primarily due to The Crew 2. The upcoming open-world racing game has impressed us so far in prior showings […]
NewsCodemasters has announced its upcoming mobile racing game F1 Mobile Racing, ahead of its official launch later this year A collaborative effort between Codemasters and Eden Games, the free-to-play F1 Mobile Racing is claimed to provide a "rewarding and thrilling F1 racing experience" on supported mobile devices. Much like its console and PC counterpart, F1 […]
NewsThe upcoming arcade racing game Team Sonic Racing has been officially announced, ahead of a launch this winter. Developed by Sumo Digital (the studio behind the two Sonic All-Stars Racing releases), Team Sonic Racing places an emphasis on team-focused racing. Players will be required to work together with other members of their in-race team, through […]
NewsMilestone has announced Ride 3, ahead of the upcoming game’s official release on 8th November 2018. The latest entry in Milestone’s Ride bike racing game franchise, Ride 3 is also the first title in the series to utilise the Unreal 4 engine – following in the wake of other Milestone-developed games, such as Gravel, MXGP […]
NewsWe’re less than one month away from the release of Codemasters’ fast-paced arcade racer Onrush and today sees the reveal of those all-important achievements and trophies via TrueAchievements and TrueTrophies respectively. There’s a total of 32 Xbox achievements which total to 1000 Gamerscore, and 33 PlayStation trophies (the extra trophy being the coveted platinum offering). […]
NewsMilestone has released a new trailer for MotoGP 18 – providing a first look at the upcoming racing game in action. Depicting Valentino Rossi navigating his way to the race lead around the Misano Circuit, the new trailer clearly showcases MotoGP 18's increased visual quality over previous titles. The trailer also appears to depict additional […]
NewsAlpha test registrations for an upcoming Codemasters mobile racing game are now open. Exclusively eligible for testers with iOS devices, the upcoming alpha test is for a title that Codemasters has yet to officially announce. As such, applicants will need to agree to the terms of a non-disclosure agreement in order to become an alpha […]
NewsThe first official teaser material for an upcoming Sonic The Hedgehog-related racing game has been published. Currently consisting of a 22-seconds-long trailer, the teaser all-but-confirms a car-based Sonic arcade racing game is currently in the pipelines. Little else can be gleaned from the trailer, other than the last word in the game's title being "Racing". […]
NewsMonster Energy Supercross – The Official Videogame continues Milestone’s monopoly of licensed bike games in addition to the annual MXGP and MotoGP series. Significant for being the first officially licensed Supercross game in many years, a sport that’s hugely popular in America, on the surface, you’d be forgiven for thinking Monser Energy Supercross is a […]
ReviewsTraditionally, the Mario Kart series has been a strong system seller for Nintendo. Both Mario Kart 8 on the Wii U and Mario Kart 8 Deluxe on the Switch have strong hardware attachment rates. While we’re eagerly awaiting a new Mario Kart game developed from the ground up released on the Switch, Nintendo has announced […]
NewsWhen Onrush was first announced, it seemingly answered our prayers for fun arcade racers to make a belated comeback. With an emphasis on intricate tracks, speed and destruction, the action-packed debut trailer looked like a heavenly hybrid of MotorStorm and TrackMania. Currently on track for a summer release, Onrush is the work of former Evolution Studios […]
NewsIn the last couple of months, the selection of racing games available on the Nintendo Switch has expanded considerably. At one point your choice of racers was limited to the F-Zero-inspired Fast RMX and Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, but Rocket League, Mantis Burn Racing, and Gear.Club Unlimited have helped bolster the selection. If, however, you’re […]
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 […]
PreviewsYou 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 […]
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 […]
NewsThe release of the upcoming open-world racing game The Crew 2 has been postponed, publisher Ubisoft has confirmed. Originally slated for launch on 16th March 2018, The Crew 2 will now go on sale sometime during the first half of the 2018 fiscal year. As a result, The Crew 2 will be released sometime between […]
NewsItalian developer Milestone its continuing its monopoly of the bike racing genre with the upcoming release of Monster Energy Supercross – The Official Videogame coming to PS4, Xbox One and PC early next year, with a Nintendo Switch version following "shortly after" as well as mobile platforms. Whereas the MXGP series focuses on the European motocross […]
News80's Overdrive, an unashamed love letter to the 2D 16-bit era arcade racing game genre, is now available to buy on the Nintendo eShop for £8.99. The retro-themed racer, developed by Insane Code, features a career boasting over thirty events; a time attack mode which will see you racing against the clock; and even a […]
NewsSince rebooting the bike racing game franchise back in 2013 with the release of MotoGP 13, Milestone has been the sole developer of officially licensed MotoGP games. Now, the Italian developer has announced that its partnership with MotoGP will continue as it has signed a contract renewal that will enable the company to continue developing […]
NewsFollowing its announcement a few months ago, Milestone has confirmed that its motorcross simulation MXGP 3 will be landing on Nintendo Switch on November 21st, thus filling the current void of bike racing games on the system. No gameplay footage has been released of MXGP 3 running on Nintendo Switch, sadly, but the first screenshots show […]
NewsCodemasters' new racing title ONRUSH has been officially announced at the 2017 Paris Games Week during the PlayStation Media Conference. Developed by the former Evolution Studios team, ONRUSH is described by Codemasters as an "over-the-top arcade racer" that provides a "visually stunning, phenomenally fun and fresh take on what it means to race". In particular, […]
NewsIf you haven't played the fast-paced futuristic racer FAST RMX on the Nintendo Switch in a while, you may want to boot it back up. Six months after launching on the Nintendo console, German developer Shin'en Multimedia has released a substantial update for the F-Zero-inspired racer that adds six brand new tracks – and best […]
NewsMilestone has released a new gameplay trailer for Gravel, to coincide with its presence at the Gamescom expo. No groundbreaking new details on the title were revealed in the trailer, but the accompanying announcement did confirm Gravel will contain in excess of 50 routes. As well as fictional layots set in locations such as Australian […]
NewsOften imitated but never bettered, Mario has been the undisputed king of the kart racing genre for 25 years since the series debuted on the Super Nintendo. Mario Kart 8, released on the Wii U back in 2014, was a high point that’s regarded by many fans as the best game in the series since […]
ReviewsF1 2017 developer Codemasters has outlined the new career mode additions and improvements over last year's F1 2016 release. Claimed by Codemasters to be the "most complete" career mode ever seen in a Formula One game, F1 2017's single-player component again tasks players to become an in-game Formula One World Champion within 10 seasons. As […]
NewsCodemasters has dropped the an all-new gameplay trailer for the soon-to-be-released F1 2017. Clocking in at 87 seconds in length, the new trailer unsurprisingly focuses primarily on the cars and tracks featured in the 2017 Formula One World Championship. More notably, the gameplay trailer is also the first official piece of F1 2017 promotional material […]
NewsCodemasters has officially unveiled the steelbook edition of the upcoming F1 2017 licensed racing game. In contrast to the more minimalist design as seen on the steelbooks for F1 2015 and F1 2016, the high-end case for F1 2017 is far more vibrant and distinctive with its artwork and colour palette. Unlike prior editions, there […]
NewsSega has released the first details on its upcoming Super GT-themed arcade racing game. Titled 'Sega World Driver's Championship 2018 feat. Super GT', the new arcade game is currently being trialled in a pair of Sega-owned arcade centres in Japan – ahead of a presumed release in 2018. Content-wise, Sega World Driver's Championship will contain […]
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 extremely popular car-football title Rocket League will get an additional fan base later this year when it releases on the Nintendo Switch. The Switch version, which is scheduled for a “holiday 2017” release, will be the same as previous releases except for the inclusion of a few exclusive items such as Mario and Luigi […]
NewsContinuing with our preview content for DiRT 4, we take the “Gamer” handling for a spin. The Gamer handling should satisfy the masses with its relatively easy pick up and play nature. Those that really want to be tested will opt for the simulation setting but it’s the former that we are focusing on in […]
NewsWith the release of DiRT 4 this week, we load the rally racer and take a look through the various game modes and contents that Codemasters’ latest creation has to offer. We feature content from the four main modes in DiRT 4’s career mode: Rally; Landrush; Rallycross; and Historic Rally, and also take a look […]
NewsLooking for a Trials-style experience bike experience on the Nintendo 3DS? Look no further, because we've got an Urban Trial Freestyle 2 code to giveaway! For a chance to win, here's all you have to do: Follow us on Twitter. Retweet the competition post below. Subscribe to our newsletter using the form on this page. […]
NewsDiRT 4 aims to appease the masses with the hardcore simulation and the more accessible “gamer” handling. We focus on the former in our latest DiRT 4 preview video which sees us visit the famous British rallycross circuit of Lydden Hill. We couldn’t help but walk the track with our camera to get a good […]
NewsThe Red Bull Racing RB6 Formula One car has been confirmed as the latest addition to F1 2017's classic car lineup. Fielded in the 2010 Formula One World Championship, the Red Bull Racing RB6 secured the Milton Keynes-based outfit's first outright victories in the Driver's and Constructor's standings. In total, the RB6 was able to […]
NewsIn the latest Codemasters blog, the development team revealed the complete list of supported racing wheels and peripherals for DiRT 4 ahead of its release on June 9 for the PlayStation 4, Xbox One and PC. The vast majority of the list consists of racing wheels, pedals and shifters from the usual suspects of Thrustmaster, […]
NewsExcitement continues to build for the upcoming release of DiRT 4 with the very latest trailer released today showcasing rallycross gameplay. It’s perhaps easy to forget that DiRT 4 is actually the official game of the World Rallycross Championship, and the trailer (seen below) gives us a look at the five included circuits of Lohéac […]
NewsWe are very excited about the forthcoming release of Codemaster’s off-road racer DiRT 4 which follows in the footsteps of our 2017 VVV Awards Best Racing Game winner DiRT Rally. We recently got a hands-on with the title (using a controller) where we had the opportunity to sample several of the different disciplines on offer. […]
NewsCodemasters has released a new DiRT 4 developer diary video where we hear from real-world rally drivers including Petter Solberg and Chris Meeke (who both contributed to the game) talking about putting fear one side to be be successful in the world of rally racing. As this is related to the upcoming dirt racer DiRT […]
NewsIt’s another victory for the racing game genre, as Mario Kart 8 Deluxe has raced to the top of the UK charts in its first week of sale on Nintendo Switch. Not only is it the first Mario Kart game to enter the charts at number one since Mario Kart Wii released in 2008, it’s […]
NewsI believe it’s fair to say that Codemasters have somewhat struggled with the general lack of stages found within their rally titles over the years. Indeed, DiRT Rally was one such title which received criticism with its lack of stages and DiRT 4 looks set to follow, although the latter does have a potential ace […]
NewsWith the June 9 release date of DiRT 4 getting ever nearer, it’s fair to say that the excitement is beginning to grow. PlayStation Access were lucky enough to get their hands on a preview version of the upcoming dirt racer and have shared a gameplay video which gives us a look at several aspects […]
NewsPlayStation Access were lucky enough to get their hands on a preview version of DiRT 4 recently and have published a lengthy video giving us a glimpse of several races. The PlayStation 4 preview video gives us a look at three different races from three separate disciplines found with the title. The first race shows […]
NewsCodemasters Chief Game Designer Paul Coleman has recently shed more details on DiRT 4‘s “Your Stage” course generator and its compatibility across several game modes. Coleman explains that the “Your Stage” course generator is impressively compatible with all competitive rally modes, “In Pro Tour (Ranked PVP), the server has set parameters for stage generation e.g. rallies […]
NewsCodemasters Chief Game Designer Paul Coleman has recently revealed that DiRT 4‘s “Your Stage” course generator is able to output courses which range between 1-13km in length. This puts the longest tracks possible in DiRT 4 on par with those found in Codemasters other off-road racer DiRT Rally which is good news. The track generator will […]
NewsThe urban-themed stunt bike racer Urban Trial Freestyle 2 (which bares more than a slight resemblance to the Trials series) is now available exclusively for the Nintendo 3DS in Europe with a North American version to follow in April. Urban Trial Freestyle 2 ups the ante compared to the original (released in 2013) with a […]
NewsThe Xbox 360 version of Daytona USA is one of the latest additions to the Xbox One's backwards compatibility programme. As a result, the 2011 re-release of the iconic Sega arcade game can now be purchased, downloaded and played on the Xbox One console. Xbox One owners who played Daytona USA on the Xbox 360 […]
NewsDirt 4 developer Codemasters has disclosed the first substantial details on the upcoming rally title’s team management features. Building upon the functionality found in Dirt Rally, Dirt 4’s team management system is also similar to what was showcased in Codemaster’s 2008 title Race Driver: Grid – with an emphasis on sponsorships, facility improvements and purchasing […]
NewsAs we get ever closer to Mario Kart 8 Deluxe‘s release on the Switch on April 28, Nintendo has recently revealed some fresh details on the kart racer to keep us satisfied. Mario Kart 8 Deluxe features every single character, track and kart from the Wii U version (including all previously released DLC) but of […]
NewsMilestone has officially revealed the latest installment in the licensed MotoGP series, alongside the title's release date. Set to go on sale on 15th June 2017, MotoGP 17 will feature all of the rules, teams, circuits and riders from this year's MotoGP, Moto2 and Moto3 championships. The Red Bull Rookies Cup championship will also be […]
NewsLandrush is back in Dirt 4, however it has undergone some changes since its debut in Dirt 3. In a recent blog post, details have been revealed about the changes to the Landrush mode in Dirt 4. Landrush features three classes of vehicle exclusive to the mode. The Larock 2XR Buggy class is a RWD rear-Engine… well, […]
NewsCodemasters' 2014 racing title Grid Autosport will be ported over to iOS mobile devices later this year. Developed by Feral Interactive (a studio responsible for many Mac and Linux ports of Codemasters games), the iOS version of Grid Autosport will go on sale during Spring 2017. Players will be able to operate the game via […]
NewsDiRT 4 aims to improve upon DiRT Rally‘s paltry multiplayer offerings by including player vs player (PvP) rally and landrush modes alongside PvP rallycross as found in DiRT Rally previously. However unlike Sebastien Loeb Rally EVO and other rally racers before it, DiRT 4’s PvP rally will not feature live “player ghosts”. Codemasters’ Paul Coleman […]
NewsFollowing the announcement of Milestone's off-road arcade racer GRAVEL, we assemble the team once more to give our initial impressions on the title coming to the PC, Xbox One an PlayStation 4 this summer. We couldn't help but be reminded by the likes of Forza Horizon and Sega Rally with GRAVEL's visual presentation perhaps with […]
NewsWell, this is unexpected. Best known for its licensed motorsport game series like MotoGP and MXGP, Italian studio Milestone has announced a new off-road arcade racing IP for PS4, PS4 Pro, Xbox One and PC – and it’s called Gravel, not to be confused with Mud or DiRT of course. Gravel seems to have […]
NewsCodemasters has today announced that there will be a Day One Edition and Special Edition for DiRT 4 to coincide with its launch on June 9. The Day One Edition features the Hyundai R5 rally car along with a unique event and founder icon. Whereas the Special Edition, available exclusively through GAME, will include all […]
NewsFAST RMX, as the name suggests, is a remix of Shin'en Multimedia's previously released futuristic racer FAST Racing Neo and will release exclusively for the Nintendo Switch on March 3 for £16.99. The remix boasts almost double the content of FAST Racing Neo and runs at a beautifully smooth 60 frames per second (aside from […]
NewsNintendo’s reluctance to resurrect the F-Zero franchise is bewildering. Widely regarded as one of the most fabled futuristic racing game series of all time, it’s been well over 10 years since we saw the series cause controller casualties on the GameCube with the notoriously hardcore F-Zero GX developed by Sega. A new instalment of the […]
ReviewsThe car handling in the upcoming DiRT 4 has become somewhat of an intriguing subject especially considering that Codemasters are looking to appease sim racers as well as newcomers with the revelation that DiRT 4’s sim handling is “closer to the real deal than DiRT Rally.” The recent Reddit question and answer session conducted by […]
NewsDeveloper and Publisher Tate Multimedia recently announced that a sequel to Urban Trial Freestyle will be heading exclusively to the 3DS eShop soon. The sequel to the 2013 obstacle-based title is expected to land “early 2017” and promises lots of new content. So much content in fact that it will boast double that of the […]
NewsNintendo has revealed that the previously announced futuristic racer (and sequel of sorts to FAST Racing Neo) FAST RMX will be arriving as Nintendo Switch launch game. FAST RMX will launch alongside Nintendo's newest console on March 3 and will boast nearly twice the amount of content compared to Racing Neo. So far developer Shin'en […]
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