Physics-based futuristic VR compatible racer Vector 36, currently available as an Early Access title, will race on to the PC, Mac and Linux this month which will be followed by a Xbox One version and eventually a PlayStation 4 version complete with PlayStation VR compatibility. Vector 36, supported by the HTC Vive and Oculus Rift […]
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Mere days after the rumours of a new Micro Machines title, Codemasters has confirmed that Micro Machines: World Series does indeed exist and will be coming to the PC, Xbox One and PlayStation 4 this April. The latest edition in the iconic gaming franchise will stay true to its classic roots however now we of […]
NewsMiniclip have made a name for themselves in the mobile market with an impressive tally of over 1 billion downloads of its mobile titles. Now they have announced they will be releasing their very first PC and console game with the motocross racer MX Nitro. MX Nitro will release on Valentine's day (which means we […]
NewsWe complete the second half of the Monte Carlo rally in WRC 6 without making any repairs whatsoever in the second driven to destruction gameplay video. Our Volkswagen Polo has seen ample damage by the fourth stage and bears the scars of battle across every one of its panels. Following on from the very tricky […]
NewsMoto Racer 4 becomes the latest game to get the overview treatment as we once again go through the various game modes, events and general content. Moto Racer 4 picks up where Moto Racer 3 left off with action that is once again split between the roads, where you’ll be dodging the occasional traffic, and […]
NewsPlayStation 4 and Xbox One owners have had to wait a little longer for Ride 2's Rising Sun Bikes DLC pack which was made available today following the PC release last week. The Rising Sun Bikes Pack gives players a choice of some iconic Japanese motorbikes from the lies of Kawasaki, Yamaha, Honda and Suzuki. […]
NewsWe test the Fanatec Universal Adapter with a session at the world famous Le Mans track of Circuit de la Sarthe. Pairing the Fanatec Universal Adapter with Project CARS we go for some laps to get a good feel for the hardware. Playing Project CARS is as satisfying as ever and the hardware felt great […]
NewsJust like the buses, you wait ages for one and two come along at once. That's how it feels for console owners of Assetto Corsa today with the simultaneous release of the Red Pack and Porsche Pack Vol 2 DLC packs. The Red Pack DLC, which was released last year on the PC, adds seven […]
NewsThe development team at Assetto Corsa has released three images which give us a tantalising glimpse of the upcoming fictional Scottish track (not to be confused with DriveClub's Bannochbrae) following its initial reveal in the recent blog update which detailed a number of upcoming treats for Assetto Corsa. Not a great deal is known about […]
NewsFor our latest WRC 6 gameplay video we'd thought we'd try something a little different. Rather than repairing our car in between stints we opt to ignore this feature altogether and run our Volkswagen Polo in to the ground instead. Couple the lack of repairing with our slightly rusty WRC 6 skills and we have […]
NewsUbisoft has recently given us a good idea of what to expect regards future content for the massive open-world racer The Crew. Kicking off, we can expect the usual array of extra specs for existing vehicles, however this time around all the extra specs are going to be added to the police lineup. These are […]
NewsKunos Simulazioni has announced that PlayStation 4 and Xbox One owners will be able to get their hands on the Red Pack DLC on January 10 following its release on the PC last year. As the development team has also recently stated that the Porsche Pack Volume 2 for consoles will release on the same […]
NewsRide 2's already impressive (and world record boasting) number of bikes continues to grow this year with the release of the Rising Sun Bikes Pack for the PC. Sadly, PlayStation 4 and Xbox One owners will have to use just a little patience as developer Milestone has stated the pack should arrive for the consoles […]
NewsSlightly Mad Studios' CEO Ian Bell has confirmed on the official Project CARS forum that the marketing campaign for Project CARS 2 will start in just a matter of weeks. This of course adds much weight to the “Septemberish” release window stated by Bell recently which raised a large number of eyebrows given the silence from […]
NewsRocket League continues to break records with the news today that it was the best-selling title on the PlayStation Store for 2016. The addictive car football game beat out stiff competition from the likes of Fifa 17 and Battlefield 4 to take the top spot. The only other automotive title in the top 20, released […]
NewsSince its surprise announcement in June 2015, Slightly Mad Studios has remained silent about the development and potential release date for Project CARS 2. However, it's looking like we will be learning much more about the upcoming racing simulation very soon, if some teasing posts on the official forum by CEO Ian Bell are anything […]
News2016 was a strong year for Assetto Corsa, highlights included the launch (much to our surprise) of the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One versions along with three Porsche packs released on the PC version (with console owners still waiting on volumes II and III). It might be fair to think that 2016 would be a […]
NewsThe contents of Forza Horizon 3's January car pack has leaked (perhaps not surprisingly) prior to its release tomorrow. The car pack comes complete with seven vehicles and, much like previous packs in Forza Horizon titles, contains an eclectic mix of vehicles which span several decades. We previously uncovered the existence of the BMW i8 […]
News2016 was an eventful year for racing games – so much so that we could barely keep up with the regular torrent of releases. The year kicked off with a bang with the release of Milestone's rally sim Sebastien Loeb Rally EVO, and it barely relented since. Rally game fans were spoilt with the long-awaited console […]
NewsFollowing the successful launch of Table Top Racing: World Tour earlier this year, the development team Playrise Digital are now flirting with the idea of a physical release for the title some time in 2017. Many teasers and mentions for a physical release can be found on the official Twitter page of the developer who […]
NewsThe futuristic racer Formula Fusion continues to improve with its latest update which sees the inclusion of a replay mode and improved physics. Build 0.5.364 of the Steam Early Access version of Formula Fusion also adds a new track to the anti-gravity racer entitled Midtown which is said to “represent a new quality benchmark for […]
NewsWe don't ever seem to be without some type of Assetto Corsa news of late. The very latest piece (courtesy of a recent community blog update) reveals that the long awaited Red Pack DLC will launch on the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One consoles in early January. The Red Pack DLC will be available as […]
NewsElectronics Arts has released their Need for Speed Bundle on the Xbox One today which joins the PlayStation 4 version released earlier this month. The bundle includes 2015's Need for Speed reboot along with Need for Speed Rivals from 2013, both titles were of course developed by Ghost Games. That's not all though as the […]
NewsWith the recent problems encountered with releasing the Porsche Pack Volume I for Assetto Corsa on the Xbox One, it was always likely the second volume for Microsoft’s console would miss its original December release window. Sadly this has now been confirmed to be the case, and presumably in the name of equality, the PlayStation […]
NewsValentino Rossi The Game continues to receive new DLC content some six months after release. The latest DLC offering, the “Real Events 2: 2016 MotoGP Season”, gives players the opportunity to relive the last nine races of the 2016 MotoGP Championship. The update, which follows the Real Events: 2015 MotoGP Season made available back in […]
NewsTHQ Nordic has announced their latest entry in to the MX vs ATV series with MX vs ATV Supercross Encore 2017 Official Track Edition which is scheduled for release on January 4, 2017 for the Xbox One, PC and PlayStation 4. MX vs ATV Supercross Encore 2017 Official Track Edition will include the MX vs […]
NewsForza Horizon 3's Blizzard Mountain expansion has been released today just in time for Christmas. The Blizzard Mountain expansion adds a chunk of snowy elevations in a new playable area of Forza Horizon 3's Australia, yes Austrialia does actually get snow for those who may be wandering. Expect to battle against the harsh weather conditions […]
NewsFarming Simulator 17 will now look better than ever thanks to the newly released PlayStation Pro update. The free update enables players to exploit the extra power the PlayStation Pro has over its vanilla version with enhanced performance and graphics for an ever better experience. Indeed players can now choose at either 4K resolution, 1080p […]
NewsXbox One owners had to wait a little longer before seeing the Porsche brand grace Microsoft's console for Assetto Corsa. However I'm happy to say that wait is now over and the famous German brand is now available in the shape of the Porsche Pack Volume 1. Released a tad over one week later than […]
NewsRocket League's Starbase Arc update is available right now across the PlayStation 4, Xbox One and PC platforms. The update adds a free new space themed map to the car football title which pays homage to ARC Squadron, another title from the developers of Rocket League. The map is an octagonally-shaped space station which has […]
NewsWith the release of the Ride spin-off Ducati 90th Anniversary earlier in the year it perhaps wasn't surprising to hear that Ride 2 would be getting a DLC pack based on the famous Italian brand. Today marks the release of the Ducati Bikes Pack for Ride 2 available now across the PlayStation 4, PC and Xbox One […]
NewsThe CSL Elite range from Fanatec is very much on the high-end of the racing sim peripheral spectrum that only the real hardcore of sim racers will choose to invest in for that extra level of immersion. For our review video (seen below) we unbox several products from the CSL Elite range and then put […]
ReviewsWith the dust well and truly settled on Project CARS, the delay of Gran Turismo Sport and with no Forza Motorsport sequel until late next year, Assetto Corsa currently has the sim racing spotlight on the consoles all to itself. The title, which is the product of Italian development team Kunos Simulazioni, is well praised […]
ReviewsAs expected, Assetto Corsa developer Kunos Simulazioni has released a batch of images showing some of the Assetto Corsa Porsche Pack Volume 3 content ahead of release. The Porsche Pack volume 3 contains another seven Porsche marques and, which has been the case with each pack, contains a decent mix of classic and modern examples. […]
NewsWe've got yet more Rocket League goodies to look forward to with the announcement of the upcoming “Starbase ARC” update. The update, coming December 7 for all available platforms, has a space theme (and is actually a homage to Psyonix's mobile title ARC Squadron) and consists of a new arena for no charge and a […]
NewsThe Crew recently got a shot in the arm with the release of the “Calling All Units” expansion, naturally we take a look at the new content to see what it is al about. The expansion adds some new missions to the title, some of which we play through which gives us a chance to […]
NewsIndie studio EnjoyUp Games has released their top-down racer Rock ‘N Racing Off Road DX for the PlayStation 4 console. Rock ‘N Racing Off Road DX, you may remember, was released last year on the Wii U and Xbox One and takes huge chunks of inspiration from Super Off Road with it’s top-down and same-screen […]
NewsFollowing the Mantis Burn Racing PlayStation 4 patch earlier this month, Xbox One owners are now rewarded for their patience and can download the latest patch for Microsoft’s console which brings some improvements to the top-down racer. Much like the PlayStation 4 patch, the latest Xbox One patch from VooFoo Studios adds a new “Spotlight” […]
NewsToday marks the launch of the “Calling All Units” expansion for The Crew available across the PlayStation 4, Xbox One and PC platforms. I say PlayStation 4 but this is not the case…yet. Initially the add-on was supposed to launch at 1pm BST but was delayed first to 4pm and then 5pm. The Xbox One version […]
NewsOne month on from the release of the Porsche Pack Volume 1 for the PC version of Assetto Corsa, PlayStation 4 owners can now join in on the fun. Sadly Xbox One owners will have to exercise a little more patience as developer Kunos Simulazioni are currently experiencing problems bring the content to Microsoft's console. […]
NewsItalian development team Milestone has released a new patch for Valentino Rossi The Game. The patch, available now across all platforms, fixes crashes that sometimes occurred during online multiplayer sessions and also some which were found in the menu screen. Other improvements include corrected in-game text and general stability enhancements. You can view the latest […]
NewsEarlier this month Unfinished Pixel and EnjoyUp Games announced that their top-down same-screen racer Rock ‘N Racing Off Road DX will be coming to the PlayStation 4 console. As we approach ever nearer release we now have a PlayStation 4 trailer to feast our eyes on, as seen below. EnjoyUp Games has not yet revealed […]
NewsWith the exception of the rather disappointing Carmageddon Max Damage, combat racers have become practically extinct this console generation, yet there was a time when there was an abundance of combat racers to choose from with series like Twisted Metal, Vigilante 8 and Full Auto. This month's release of Gas Guzzlers Extreme on Xbox One […]
NewsOne gripe we currently have with Assetto Corsa is the lack of a full-race replay, something we take for granted in most racing titles. Kunos Simulazioni's founder and Lead Programmer Stefano Casillo recently responded to a fan on the official Assetto Corsa forums telling them that currently there are no plans for full race replays, […]
NewsJust in case you were in any doubt, Farming Simulator has a decent sized fan base. So big in fact that the latest title in the series, Farming Simulator 17, now has over one million players less than a month after its launch on the PC, Xbox One and PlayStation 4. Farming Simulator 17, developed […]
NewsWith the recent free update for Trackmania Turbo which brought with it PlayStation VR support we had to satisfy our curiosity and take a look for ourselves. Admittedly we were initially slightly worried that we may require a sick bag or two following Alan's comments after he sampled an early version of Trackmania Turbo in […]
NewsAfter which seems like forever, Burnout Paradise, which released back in 2008, is now finally playable on the Xbox One thanks to the magic that is backwards compatibility. The open-world racer, developed by Criterion Games, will also be included within Xbox's “Games with Gold” promotion next month and will be available free to subscribers between […]
NewsToday saw the release of the much-anticipated Porsche Pack Volume 2 for the PC version of Assetto Corsa, yet still console owners are waiting for the first pack to launch. Well fret no more as Kunos Simulazioni has revealed today that PlayStation 4 and Xbox One owners can look forward to volume 1 of the […]
NewsIf you're anything like me then you probably have a slight addiction to playing 2015's indie runaway hit Rocket League. Getting good takes ample time and practice and if you feel you've hit a plateau then I might just have some good new for you. According to a recent blog post by developer Psyonix, Rocket […]
NewsMilestone has recently released their very first in a series of free DLC packs for Ride 2 across the PC, PlayStation 4 and Xbox One platforms. The very first DLC pack entitled “Free Bikes Pack #1” (presumably just in case you wasn't sure if it is free of charge) consists of two bikes: the Aprillia […]
NewsUnfinished Pixel and EnjoyUp Games has announced that their retro inspired top-down racer Rock ‘N Racing Off Road DX will be heading to the PlayStation 4 console. Rock ‘N Racing Off Road DX, which was released last year on the Wii U and Xbox One, very much takes inspiration from the likes of Super Off […]
NewsDeveloped by indie studio Varkian Empire, Obliteracers is a very tricky game to place on the ever-broadening racing games spectrum as it’s not quite like anything I’ve ever played before. It’s probably best to think of Obliteracers as a mix between the likes of RC Pro Am and Micro Machines with the emphasis on party-focused action […]
ReviewsIndie developer VooFoo Studios has released their first major patch for Mantis Burn Racing on the PlayStation 4 which brings with it improvements to the online experience along with a new “Spotlight” multiplayer event. The version 1.02 update, available now for the PlayStation 4 version, introduces a new lobby system which also grants players the […]
NewsWe conclude the T1 Lotus Series in our latest Assetto Corsa career video which is running on the PlayStation 4 console. Back in the Lotus 2-eleven, we first take part in a race at Imola starting from 6th position. At the time we wasn't quite sure of our overall championship standings which made the action […]
NewsNASCAR doesn't have the mass following in the UK that it has in the US, so you can understand why publishers may be reluctant to release them in other territories – presumably this is why Eutechnyx's NASCAR 14 was never granted a release outside of the US. We assumed that NASCAR Heat Evolution would suffer […]
NewsWe breakdown the recently released Porsche Pack Volume 1 for Assetto Corsa and give our opinions on each of the cars. Starting from our least favourite, we drive each of the cars in sequence and leave our favourites until the latter half of the gameplay video as we reach ever closer to our number 1 […]
NewsIn a recently published developer blog, Kunos Simulazioni revealed that they are working on integrating the private lobby feature for the console versions of Assetto Corsa. Private lobbies are probably the most requested feature from fans and honestly, it was quick a shock when we realised the console versions launch without this must-have option. Indeed […]
NewsNow that we've progressed past the Novice and Intermediate series our next challenge provides us with the fantastic Lotus 2-Eleven in the T1 series of Assetto Corsa's career mode. We have actually driven the Lotus briefly in an earlier event in Assetto Corsa's career mode so we knew we were in for a treat as […]
NewsWith the recent release of WRC 6, comparisons to WRC 5 were always inevitable. In terms of the driving feeling, WRC 6 feels head and shoulders above WRC 5 especially if you are using a racing wheel. Rather than the floaty feeling of 5, the sixth installment has a notable increase in grip which makes […]
NewsItalian racing game developer Milestone has released their Limited Edition Bikes Pack for Ride 2. The new pack, available across all platforms, brings six iconic bikes to the game which can be seen below. Aprilia RSV4 Factory APRC ABS 2014 Bimota SB8K-2000 Suzuki GSX-R1000 Concept 2016 Yamaha MT09 Street Rally 2014 Suter 500 mmx […]
NewsGermany becomes our next port of call as we continue our coverage of WRC 6. We once again opt for a multi screen setup which gives us several views of the action. Driving the car on the tarmac surface felt satisfying and intuitive. We are currently working our way through Driveclub VR and look forward […]
NewsMicrosoft has for filled its promise and has finally released the PC demo for Forza Horizon 3. The free PC demo comes some two months after the Xbox One demo and can be downloaded right here. Although this is only a demo, the download size is a hefty 20GB. The free demo includes a smaller portion […]
NewsDeveloper Gamepires has today released their combat racing title Gas Guzzlers Extreme on the Xbox One console. Gas Guzzlers Extreme may already be familiar with you as it originally launched on the PC some three years ago. If you own a PlayStation 4 fear not, as it will come to Sony's console in Q2 of […]
NewsThe latest offering in the long-running arcade style moto racing series has been released across the PlayStation 4, PC and Xbox One platforms. Moto Racer 4 is developed by Microïds and Artefacts Studio under the supervision of the original creator Paul Cuisset. The action takes place on both asphalt and dirt with racing and motocross […]
NewsWe continue our coverage of Forza Horizon 3 with some drifting action. We have our sights very much set on the Nissan Silvia S14 for our drifting needs and so compete in a Forzathon event to unlock the iconic drifting machine. We are tasked to score 35,000 points in a drift zone with another iconic […]
NewsThe Nurburgring Nordschleife, or “The Green Hell” as Jackie Stewart famously referred to it as, is one of only a handful of race tracks currently existing that is rich in history and has an almost magical presence. As soon as we heard the iconic track would make It in to Ride 2 we knew we […]
NewsKunos Simulazioni have released some new images teasing the upcoming Porsche Pack Volume 2. The second of three Porsche car packs will release on November 22 for PC and will consist of the following models: Porsche Pack Volume 2 911 GT3 RS 718 Spyder RS Cayman GT4 718 Boxster S Manual Transmission 718 […]
NewsWe give WRC 6 the multicam treatment in our latest PC gameplay video. We pack our bags and fly over to the wonderfully sunny climate of Australia and provide no less than four separate viewpoints of the action for your viewing pleasure. The game is running close to 60 fps on our PC setup however […]
NewsWe build up enough courage to face the incredibly fast and dangerous Northwest 200 road circuit. Being a road circuit, there are of course hazards everywhere including pavement curbs, lamp posts and you'll even need to negotiate a roundabout at one stage. Because of these hazards you have a very tight margin for error, stray […]
NewsOur tenth Assetto Corsa career play through video sees us concluding the Intermediate Series 3 tier. The next race takes place at the iconic Spa-Francorchamps and we are once more driving the fantastic Ferrari 458 Italia. The first race proved a lot of fun mainly thanks to the sublime handling of the Italia 458 and […]
NewsValentino Rossi The Game contains a surprising amount of content with the likes of the Moto Ranch flat track, drifting, Monza rally and of course the Moto GP action. Continuing with the “more is more” theme, developer Milestone have added another discipline to Valentino Rossi's game although it's probably not what you are thinking. Indeed […]
NewsSlightly Mad Studios has revealed that Project CARS has now sold over 2 million copies. Ian Bell, CEO at Slightly Mad Studios, said: “The multi-million sales of Project CARS validates not only our revolutionary racing simulation, but also our unique World of Mass Development platform. From the onset, we believed that our groundbreaking way of funding […]
NewsPorsche finally makes its way over to Assetto Corsa today with the release of the Porsche Pack Volume 1 on the PC. The Porsche Pack Volume 1, available now on Steam for £5.99, is the first of three Porsche packs for Assetto Corsa, if you want to learn more about packs 2 and 3 be […]
NewsDeveloper Giants Software has released Farming Simulator 17 today across the PlayStation 4, Xbox One and PC platforms. Farming Simulator 17 boasts a huge open-world environment set in North America which is packed full of new content. The simulation gives you the opportunity to drive over 250 authentic farming vehicles and machinery from more than […]
NewsThe full content and release dates for Assetto Corsa's upcoming Porsche packs 2 and 3 has been revealed. We won't have to wait too long either as the Porsche Pack Volume 2 is set to release on the PC on November 22 and as expected will consist of seven Porsche marques (plus two variants for […]
NewsWe've just learned that Ride 2 has been awarded the Guinness World Record for having the most licensed bikes in a videogame, congratulations Milestone, now you can view all of the bikes included in the base game in the video below. As you would expect all of the household names such as Ducati, Yamaha, Suzuki and […]
NewsYou cannot deny Ride 2 has an impressive tally of fully-licensed bikes clocking in at 190 with a further 40 expected to join the list with future DLC packs. So big is the number in fact that the game has been awarded a prestigious Guinness World Records title for the Most licensed bikes in a […]
NewsWe've been enjoying playing WRC 6 of late, we have certainly noticed a huge step up from last year's offering in terms of vehicle handling which now offers a much more satisfying feeling thanks to increased grip and an overall better feel of weight to the cars. Of course WRC 6 does have its problems […]
NewsWe take a visit back in time to the classic Rouen Les Essarts track in Project CARS in our latest gameplay video. A classic track such as this deserves an equally amazing classic car of course, so we selected the Lotus Type 40 Ford from the Lotus Classic Expansion pack. Three laps of the classic […]
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