There's no shortage of overhead racing games available across PC and consoles at the moment. But something slightly different should arrive with Mechanic Battle out on May 25th for Nintendo Switch. It's been developed by independent Polish studio Cat-astrophe Games, and apparently mixes the top-down action with elements of mechanic simulators to offer a different experience … [Read more...]
Multiplayer Revealed For You Suck At Parking
If you like a bit of chaotic driving action, then you might be interesting to see the multiplayer revealed for You Suck At Parking. The top-down racer being developed by Happy Volcano will allow up to eight players to compete online against each other, and the clock, to dash, drift and stop in parking spaces. Rather than racing across the finish line, the competition is to … [Read more...]
Redout 2 Launch Delayed Until June 16th, 2022
Life doesn't always go exactly to plan, and having mentioned the original May release date when the original game in the series was recently made available for free for a limited time, we've now seen the Redout 2 launch delayed until June 16th, 2022. The futuristic racing sequel is only being pushed back 21 days, and will still be published for the PC, PS4 and PS5, Xbox One … [Read more...]
Art of Rally Indonesia Update and Special Physical Releases
We've always enjoyed the overhead action of the Funselektor titles, and now there's going to be a free Art of Rally Indonesia Update coming soon, along with pre-orders opening for standard and collectors physical editions, along with an audio sountrack vinyl LP. The new location will add six new stages and a freeroam area, along with the usual unlockables. And from the … [Read more...]
MotoGP 22 Update Adds Current Bikes And Riders
A new MotoGP 22 update adds current bikes and riders from the 2022 season to the game, along with changes to how some of the elite motorcycle racers will perform in the game. The patch has been released across the PC, Xbox and PlayStation editions, and will be coming soon for the Switch. It covers the premier class, with Moto2, Moto3 and MotoE paint schemes coming soon. So … [Read more...]
CarX Drift Racing Update 2.14.0 Adds 4 New Cars
There's a long list of fixes, improvements and more, as the latest CarX Drift Racing update 2.14.0 adds 4 new cars, bodykits, and spoilers alongside other changes. The release applies to the PC, Xbox, PlayStation and Switch editions of the game. The four new additions to the car list are the Kaiju, Royal, Consul GT and Prestigio. There are also new bodykits for the Eva MR, … [Read more...]
Physical Switch Release For Rush Rally Collection
Get two indie racing games in a single package with a limited edition physical Switch release for Rush Rally Collection. A total of 2,000 copies of the bundle will be available via PlayAsia, with a 2-in-1 game card, manual, sound test disc and numbered certificate. The two games included are Rush Rally 3, and Rush Rally Origins, both from UK indie dev studio Brownmonster … [Read more...]
SnowRunner Xbox Series X|S and PS5 Editions Arrive on May 31st
Next generation console owners can enjoy trucking through a higher definition wilderness with the frame rate to match when the SnowRunner Xbox Series X|S and PS5 editions arrive on May 31st, 2022. If you already own the PlayStation 4 or Xbox One versions, a free upgrade will be available, allowing you to also experience the various terrains and landscapes in up to 4K UDH and … [Read more...]
MotoGP 22 Includes the NINE Season 2009 Docu-Styled Mode
A retrospective mode returns to the officially-licensed game from Milestone, as MotoGP 22 includes the NINE Season 2009 docu-styled mode. What that means is that you'll be able to compete in one of the best seasons of MotoGP racing, which saw Bridgestone become the single tyre manufacturer, bans for electronic assistance on anything except suspension and launch control, and … [Read more...]
Sunrise GP Announced For The Nintendo Switch
The trend for retro arcade racers continues with Sunrise GP announced for the Nintendo Switch and a planned release date in 2022. It's being developed by Garage 5 for publication by Gamedust with a cartoon-style aesthetic to try and attract drivers from other games. Game modes include the single-player Sunrise GP campaign, involving a series of Grand Prix at what's described … [Read more...]
Splash Cars Comes To Consoles on March 9th, 2022
A blend of isometric driving and Splatoon, Splash Cars comes to consoles on March 9th, 2022. Originally developed for the PC by Paper Bunker in November 2021, it's been ported by Eastasiasoft Limited, allowing you to try and outrun the police while oozing paint around the game world. Obviously this isn't a sim racing title. But the idea of bringing colour to a drab grey 3D … [Read more...]
Art of Rally Update V1.3.4 Released
A variety of issues have been fixed with Art of Rally Update V1.3.4 released for everyone's favourite overhead rallying game. Funselektor Labs have updated the Steamworks SDK, and solved a number of issues, including occasions when damage wouldn't be correctly carried over between stages. And there was also a problem where custom liveries could cause a memory leak, along … [Read more...]
SnowRunner Crocodile Pack DLC And Update 16.1 Released
A new vehicle is available in the open-world off-road title with the SnowRunner Crocodile Pack DLC released alongside a fairly sizeable update for the game on all platforms. The humble and versatile Step 33-64 "Crocodile" truck is apparently a humble and versatile choice which you can use for a variety of tasks and terrains. It's nickname comes from the shape and deep engine … [Read more...]
Play Team Sonic Racing Free With PlayStation Plus In March 2022
If you missed the chance to race karts as a famous blue hedgehog when the game was released in 2019, you'll now be able to play team Sonic Racing free with PlayStation Plus in March 2022. Members will be able to try the arcade racer from Sumo Digital (who also previously developed OutRun games from their UK studios), which got a fair amount of praise at launch for the track … [Read more...]
Rocket League 2022 Batmobile Bundle Arrives Soon
The Rocket League 2022 Batmobile Bundle will be released on March 2nd, alongside the limited time Gotham City Rumble mode. The previously available cars of the caped crusader have always proved popular, and the release ties in with the arrival of The Batman reboot appearing in cinemas. The 2022 Batmobile will appear in both the film and car soccer. And the Rocket League … [Read more...]