It's not the long-awaited sequel to Keanu Reeves on a bus, but as Speed 3: Grand Prix launches on Steam, the game does promise explosive and fast action. So much so, the description includes a warning that it's not a sim, if you haven't previously tried the PS4, PS5, Xbox One or Switch versions. It's developed by BadBoys Game Studio and published by Lion Castle … [Read more...]
Assetto Corsa Competizione Hotfix 1.8.8 Released
Kunos Simulazioni continue to tweak and tune their racing simulation with Assetto Corsa Competizione Hotfix 1.8.8 released to download for the PC version. Any owner of a classic or racing machine will know the jobs are never completely done, and that seems to be the case with ACC right now. Given it's the eighth hotfix since the last major update for the game, the change … [Read more...]
New Dakar Desert Rally Game Announced For 2022
If you want to take on the most gruelling racing events in the world, there's a new Dakar Desert Rally game announced for 2022 from Saber Interactive, which claims to be the most ambitious yet. Developed by Saber Porto, it'll arrive on the PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S with licensed vehicles from the official 2020-2021 Dakar rally raids. For anyone not … [Read more...]
NASCAR 21: Ignition Patch 1.30 Released
You'll finally be able to use the buttons on Thrustmaster and Logitech wheels to navigate the game menus now that NASCAR 21: Ignition Patch 1.30 has been released. And force feedback for controllers will now alert you to various track surfaces, along with improvements to AI, online multiplayer, replays and painting your car. The reboot of the NASCAR series under the complete … [Read more...]
Rocket League Adds Ford Mustangs In New DLC
If you fancy playing car football in a classic American muscle car, or a new electric version, now is the time as Rocket League adds Ford Mustangs to the Item Shop from December 9 until December 22, 2021. It's been anounced alongside Ford returning as the Presenting Sponsor of the RLCS 2021-22 Fall Major and the second Ford + Rocket League Freestyle Invitational. The two … [Read more...]
Hot Wheels Unleashed Batman Expansion Released
New DLC arrives from Milestone with the Hot Wheels Unleashed Batman Expansion released, brining a new career map, environment and five cars associated with the Dark Knight. The DC superhero has been the subject of lots of Hot Wheels ranges from Mattel, and makes a good subject for DLC given that there's a new Gotham-inspired Career Map. Plus a new enviroment set in the … [Read more...]
RiMS Racing Patch V1.5 Released
If you've been having trouble with the Raceward Studios motorcycle game and using a controller, you'll be glad to see RiMS Racing Patch V1.5 released. The update fixes a general issue impacting some controlllers, along with some other bugs and the addition of Steam Trading Cards. The developers have supplied a list of controllers which have been confirmed to work, along with … [Read more...]
Formula Retro Racing Arrives On PlayStation Consoles
There have been a few 1990s-inspired arcade racing games released over the last year or so. The combination of simple gameplay, and nostalgia for the likes of Virtua Racing, seem to appeal to smaller indie developers, and now Formula Retro Racing arrives on PlayStation consoles as a digital download. It's been developed by Repixel8, the Leamingon Spa-based one-man team of … [Read more...]
Rocket League Season 5 Announced
A new venue will arrive soon for car football, with Rocket League Season 5 announced to start on November 17th across all platforms. And there's a cosmic theme to the new Arena variant, a new car, and all of the paint finishes, decals, goal explosions and other rewards. Apparently Starbase Arc has been invaded, resulting in the new, dark Starbase Arc (Aftermath) pitch, which … [Read more...]
Circuit Superstars Development Priorities Revealed
Just under a month after launching, Original Fire Games have outlined their plans for the near future, with the Circuit Superstars development priorities revealed, including reverse tracks, the option for steering relative to the screen, slipstreaming, and a PlayStation 4 release sheculed for Q1 2022. Coming from the small family-led Vancouver studio, it's not surprising the … [Read more...]
NASCAR 21: Ignition Throwback Pack DLC Out Now
You can celebrate the history of oval racing with the new NASCAR 21: Ignition Throwback Pack DLC out now for the game. Included in the downloadable content are more than 80 paint schemes for the 2021 NASCAR Cup Series drivers, taken from the Throwback event held at Darlington Raceway earlier in the season, including the Auto Owners Throwback of race winner Martin Truex Jr, … [Read more...]
Rocket League NASCAR 2021 Fan Pack Adds 5 More Teams
Originally launched back in May 2021, the Rocket League NASCAR 2021 Fan Pack adds 5 more teams to the included selection of cars and decals. And it's one again available in the Item Shop for 2000 credits until November 10th, along with a free NASCAR Logo Player Banner. The NASCAR 2021 Fan Pack launched with the Ford Mustang, Chevrolet Camaro and Toyota Camry, plus the decal … [Read more...]
New Hot Wheels Unleashed Update Out Now
There's a new Hot Wheels Unleashed update out now and it makes the AI difficulty more consistent, adjusts the Limited Offers shop, adds some new checkpoints to specific circuits, and introduces other improvements. Unfortunately Milestone have also shared news that a bug in the patch does create some issues with liveries, and are recommending that you don't use the first 5 … [Read more...]
KartRider: Drift Closed Beta Starts On Dec 8th, 2021
While there's no shortage of arcade kart racing games, the upcoming title from Nexon is interesting as a free-to-play option with cross-playy and shared progression across all platforms. So it could be just the thing for a casual break from sim racing, especially if you want to race against younger family members. And the latest KartRider: Drift closed beta starts on Dec 8th, … [Read more...]
Gas Guzzlers Extreme Launches On Nintendo Switch
It's been around for several years but the combat racing game gets ported to new hardware as Gas Guzzlers Extreme launches on Nintendo Switch in physical and digital formats. The combat racing game originally appeared for the PC back in 2013, but has received multiple updates and conversions to other formats over the years, being released for the Xbox One in 2016, and the … [Read more...]