Apologies in advance to any Norwegian readers, but with the Pinchcliffe Grand Prix racing onto PC and Switch, it turns out I wasn't aware of the most widely seen film ever to come from Norway. Or the previous game from 2000, which was ported to the Nintendo DS in 2010. So for anyone in a similar position to me, it turns out the Pinchcliffe Grand Prix (originally the … [Read more...]
Art of Rally Released for PlayStation 4 and 5
Isometic rally driving is finally available for Sony console racers with Art of Rally released for PlayStation 4 and 5. The new port includes all previous PC and console updates, meaning that you'll be brought right up to date with the other versions. That includes the free Kenya update from August 2021, with added a new location and extra cars to the title, which originally … [Read more...]
2021 NFL Content Returns In Rocket League
Fans of American gridiron can combine their passion for the sport with car soccer, as 2021 NFL content returns in Rocket League. The Gridiron mode returns with some themed challenges and rewards until September 15th, 2021, and the 2021 NFL Fan Pass is now available for 1000 Credits in the in-game store. Along with XP points, completing the limited time challenges will unlock … [Read more...]
New Cruis’n Blast Vehicle Showcase Trailer
It's not a sim racing title, but as the return of a classic arcade racer, we're intrigued by the new Cruis'n Blast vehicle showcase trailer. It boasts over 20 vehicles, which might not compete with many more serious titles in our collection of racing game car lists. But can they let you race an F1 car against a Triceratops? Arriving on September 14th, 2021 exclusively on the … [Read more...]
Asphalt 9: Legends Launches For Xbox Consoles
Popular free-to-play mobile racing title Asphalt 9: Legends launches for Xbox consoles today, August 31st, 2021. And before you dismiss it, it's worth noting that the Gameloft title has now been around since 2018, with a Nintendo Switch version appearing in 2019. And there's even an official Lamborghini eSports competition held in the game, with the final due for broadcast … [Read more...]
Circuit Superstars Early Access V.0.4.0 Released
The top-down racer from Original Fire Games continues to progress with Circuit Superstars Early Access V.0.4.0 released. And it's a fairly sizeable patch, with the new Conquest prototype (which resembles an Audi R8 Le Mans racer), updates to the replay system, three new Grand Prix tournaments, and more. While new cars are always exciting, the biggest changes you might … [Read more...]
MotoGP 21 Update Adds Motion Controls
Motorcycle sims and racing games always face a challenge compared to their car versions. Where a car sim can rely on a wheel and pedal set-up for immersion and more accurate control, bike fans are left with few options between an analogue stick or a €4900 official MotoGP Moto Trainer which requires a real motorcycle to be bolted to the base. So it's interesting that the latest … [Read more...]
New WRC 10 Video Shows McRae Pre-Order Bonuses
Shots fired by Kylotonn as the new WRC 10 video shows McRae pre-order bonuses. Which is the first time the legendary rally driver is being featured in a game for some time which hasn't been produced by Codemasters. You'll get a free car and an additional event within the special WRC 10 Anniversary mode which celebrates 50 years of the FIA World Rally Championship. Console … [Read more...]
Cruis’n Blast Launches for the Switch on September 14
You might need a fairly long memory to recall the Cruis'n series originally developed by Eugene Jarvis and Midway Games. But there's a return of sorts as Cruis'n Blast launches for the Switch on September 14, 2021. The original games started with the arcade release of Cruis'n USA in 1994, followed by a home version for the Nintendo 64. It was followed by arcade and N64 … [Read more...]
Truck Driver Heading North DLC Arrives in September
Console-based fans of heavy haulage will be pleased to know the Truck Driver Heading North DLC arrives in September 2021, with the new Nordic-inspired Magefjell map available from the 14th of the month. Along with the new scenery, towns, roundabouts and harbour, the Heading North DLC will also tweak the gameplay. This includes new cargo, including construction materials, … [Read more...]
Free MotoGP 21 Patch Adds The MotoE Class
You can now enjoy some electric two wheeled sim racing, as a new free MotoGP 21 patch adds the MotoE class to the officially-licensed game. The update is out now for the PS4, PS5, PC, Xbox One and Xbox Series S | X, and presumably will be coming to the Nintendo Switch version shortly. And before you scoff, the Energica Ego Corsa used by all riders in the series will hit … [Read more...]
New RiMS Racing Suzuka Circuit Gameplay Video
It's not too long until the release date of August 19th, 2021, and there's a new RiMS Racing Suzuka Circuit gameplay video to check out if you're excited about the new game from RaceWard Studio and Nacon. The video features a 2019 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10RR being ridden around the Suzuka Circuit in Japan from a third-person perspective. Which does give some indication about the … [Read more...]
Road Movie Racing Game Heading Out Announced
It's not often that developers risk truly different or unique titles in the racing game genre. But news of the narrative road movie racing game Heading Out sounds like it might be interesting. Especially when it references classic American car films including Vanishing Point and Two-Lane Blacktop. There have been some endless runner style games in development or released in … [Read more...]
New WRC 10 Croatia Rally Gameplay Video Released
Having recently debuted on the World Rally Championship calendar in 2021, there's a new WRC 10 Croatia Rally gameplay video released to show what virtual drivers will experience in the upcoming game. Being developed by KT Racing and published by Nacon for the PC, Nintendo Switch, PS4 and PS5, Xbox One and Xbox Series X | S, WRC 10 will be released on September 2nd, 2021. The … [Read more...]
MotoGP 21 Patch 6 Updates Bikes and Riders
Following on from the release of an update roadmap by developers Milestone, MotoGP 21 Patch 6 has been released. And it should mean all the top class motorcycles and riders are revised to match exactly what you're watching in the real MotoGP championship, which has just visited the Le Mans circuit for round 5 of the series. The current field were included in the game at … [Read more...]