Following on from changes to tyre wear in the last major update, we've now seen the fairly small Gran Turismo 7 Update V1.21 released to fix a specific issue created by the tweaks. With tyres becoming worn more quickly (but used tyres retaining more grip than before) it created a particular issue with players trying to complete the Bathurst Gr.3 Battle Mission within 'The … [Read more...]
Need for Speed Heat Is On PlayStation Plus In September 2022
You'll be able to experience street racing in the fictional Palm City as Need for Speed Heat is on PlayStation Plus in September 2022. The 2019 title developed by Ghost Games (now EA Gothenburg) will be available for subscribers to download from September 6th until October 3rd. The 24th title in the series was the final to be developed by Ghost Games before the reins were … [Read more...]
You Suck At Parking Launch Date Announced
Get ready to finally end debates over who is the best at securing the last spot in the supermarket car park, with the You Suck At Parking launch date announced as September 14th, 2022 for the PC and Xbox versions of the game. The top-down game from Happy Volcano will also be added to Xbox Games Pass from day one, so subscribers can try it out straight away. And there's a … [Read more...]
Rocket League Adds The Ferrari 296 GTB
The latest Italian hybrid sportscar will be available for car football as Rocket League adds the Ferrari 296 GTB in a paid bundle for 2000 credits from August 31st, 2022. The 296 GTB was unveiled in June 2021 as a twin turbo 3.0 litre V6 putting out 654 horsepower, accompanied by an electric motor which produces 165hp. And that means a 0-62mph time of 2.9 seconds, and a top … [Read more...]
New Dakar Desert Rally Gameplay Overview Trailer
If you're intrigued by the prospect of the greatest off-road race in the world coming to PC and consoles in October 2022, then check out the new Dakar Desert Rally gameplay overview trailer shared by developers Saber Porto and publishers Saber Interactive. We've previously shared the release date and some of the details, along with the list of officially supported wheels and … [Read more...]
Project CARS And Project CARS 2 Will Be Delisted In 2022
It's been announced by Slightly Mad that project CARS and Project CARS 2 will be delisted in 2022, meaning they'll no longer be available to purchase from digital stores. The reason given is that car and circuit licenses will expire, which is also the justification for other titles, such as previous Forza games, reaching 'end of life' status. Project CARS is slated to be … [Read more...]
Assetto Corsa Competizione Hotfix 1.8.18 Released
It's been a little while since we've seen any major updates from Kunos Simulazioni. But some balancing tweaks and other fixes have now been added with Assetto Corsa Competizione Hotfix 1.8.18 released for the PC version of the racing sim. The main news will be the balance of performance tweaks for seven cars in the GT3 class, but there are also updated wet track limits at … [Read more...]
Three new cars teased for Gran Turismo 7 Update 1.20
Alongside the previously announced Dior racing outfit and customised De Tomaso Mangusta arriving on August 25th, 2022, we've now seen three new cars teased for Gran Turismo 7 Update 1.20. The trio were shared as the traditional silhouettes by Kazunori Yamauchi, but for once they're all fairly easy to recognise. Starting on the left, there's the road version of the … [Read more...]
Get Flashout 3D: Enhanced Edition For Free On PC
To build excitement for the forthcoming release of the new Flashout 3 from developers Jujubee, you can get Flashout 3D: Enhanced Edition for free on the PC via Steam from August 31st, 2022. The original Flashout 3D was released more than 10 years ago, and returns as a remaster with updated graphics and new features. Polish-based Jujubee was formed by former members of CD … [Read more...]
F1 22 Patch 1.09 Released Ahead Of Cross-Play
Various fixes are now in place with F1 22 Patch 1.09 released ahead of cross-play functionality coming in the next week from EA and Codemasters. A number of niggling issues have now been solved, from the automatic gearbox changing up too slowly, to races failing to start if the host spectates the formation lap. Many of the problems were appearing in fairly specific … [Read more...]
MX vs ATV Legends Update V1.09 Released
Rainbow Studios continue to push out improvements as a regular rate, with MX vs ATV Legends Update V1.09 released across all platforms around a month after the previous patch. And supporting their aim of long-term development (and revenue for parent company Embracer Group), the third set of improvements include tha ability to create Custom Online Events while in a Squad … [Read more...]
MX vs ATV Legends Initial Sales Lower Than Expected
The Embracer Group have shared their Q1, 2022 interim report for April-June 2022, with MX vs ATV Legends initial sales lower than expected for the new title. The reporting quarter only covered two days after launching, but it's interesting that Embracer Group CEO Lars Wingefors admitted the performance was below the management expectations. But it's not all bad news, as … [Read more...]
Pre-registration begins for KartRider: Drift
You can unlock a special character by signing up as pre-registration begins for KartRider: Drift. The latest in the series developed by Nexon is a free-to-play party racing game, and yet it also has the longest running eSports league in the world, having run in Korea since 2005. With a big following across Asia, KartRider: Drift will be launched on PC (via Steam or Nexon's … [Read more...]
Circuit Superstars Hot Summer Patch Released
There's a new car and two more circuits to enjoy with the Circuit Superstars Hot Summer Patch released across the PC, PlayStation and Xbox versions of the isometic 3D racing game. Plus new online and time trial rankings. Developers Original Fire have added the Tubular Sprint Car, with the recognisable massive roof wings, and the Poke Bowl dirt oval for them to race on. And … [Read more...]
World of Outlaws: Dirt Racing Release Date and Pre-Orders
Console racing game fans have an interesting new title to prepare for with the World of Outlaws: Dirt Racing release date and pre-orders shared by publishers iRacing. It's the first title to be developed by Monster Games since they were acquired by the sim racing company, and an initial venture into the world of Xbox and PlayStation consoles by iRacing. World of Outlaws: … [Read more...]