Two more cars can be added to your game for nothing, with the Hot Wheels Unleashed 2 AcceleRacers Free Pack 3 out now. Included in the DLC pack are the Battle Spec, driven by street racing team Teku, and the 500hp Jack Hammer used by the Metal Maniacs team. The third AcceleRacers Pack and sixth DLC pack to be made available for free by developers Milestone since Hot Wheels … [Read more...]
F1 24 Update v1.4 Released To Address Gameplay Issues
Fairly soon after the substantial Update v1.3, we've now seen F1 24 Update v1.4 released to address gameplay issues including ERS being disabled, all cars starting races on the wrong tyres, and drivers in career mode getting their Pace rating reduced by too much if you didn't get the fastest lap. It's a fairly small patch across all game platforms to cover four issues, … [Read more...]
F1 24 Update v1.3 Released With Handling Improvements
Launched in May 2024, the latest in the official Formula One franchise has met with a mixed response, partly due to car behaviour and physics. So a lot of people will be happy to see F1 24 Update v1.3 released with handling improvements. “We've made significant updates to our physics tech this year to set us up for long-term advancements in handling. As with any new system, … [Read more...]
New Monster Jam Showdown Freestyle Trailer Released
There's not a lot of new information available, but you can see some of the tricks you'll be able to perform with a new Monster Jam Showdown freestyle trailer released by developers Milestone. It does show the combo system that will be used to build up your score as you perform backflips, wheelies, donuts, bicycles and more. The tricks look like fun, with the choice of … [Read more...]
Motorcycle Mechanic Simulator 2021 Debuts on PS4 and PS5
It's a bit of a blast from the past as Motorcycle Mechanic Simulator 2021 debuts on PS4 and PS5 from today, June 5th, 2024. Originally released for the PC back in November 2021, as the title of the game suggests, it was ported onto the Nintendo Switch in January 2023, and for the Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S in November 2023. And now with the PlayStation 4 available for PS5 … [Read more...]
New Star GP Adds A Hot Lap Game Mode
Racing against the top times for a particularly circuit can be a great way to improve your driving, or an alternative to competing against human and AI drivers on track. And now New Star GP adds a Hot Lap game mode to let you test yourself against the best on the online leaderboards. Time trial modes are fairly common in most racing games, and the New Star GP version works … [Read more...]
Art of Rally Update V1.5.5 Released
Despite Funselektor Labs now working on Golden Lap alongside Strelka Games, and teasing a new off-road game, some small remaining issues have been fixed with Art of Rally Update V1.5.5 released. While the three minor issues covered by the update probably aren't a big issue for many players, the more interesting development is a new beta branch version of the game with … [Read more...]
Hot Wheels Unleashed 2 Alien Encounters Expansion Pack
Four new vehicles and the Hangar 68 environment have arrived with the release of the Hot Wheels Unleashed 2 Alien Encounters Expansion Pack. It's included in the Hot Wheels Unleashed 2 Turbocharged Legendary Edition and Season Pass Volume 2, or can be bought separately for £7.99. Hanger 68 is a three-level environment which lets you race through the wreckage of a UFO along … [Read more...]
New Just In Monster Jam Showdown Trailer Released
With a launch due for PC and consoles on August 29th, 2024, there's a new Just In Monster Jam Showdown trailer released to build the excitement for the first game in the series to be developed by Milestone. There's not a lot of new info in the 30 second clip, although it does feature some of the licensed trucks which haven't previously been shown. The accompanying press … [Read more...]
MotoGP 24 Patch Updates The Moto2 And Moto3 Classes
If you prefer racing smaller capacity bikes, or are starting your career progression, it'll be more realistic as the latest MotoGP 24 patch updates the Moto2 and Moto3 classes to the latest changes of the current season. In Moto2, that means the likes of 2023 Moto3 champion Jaume Masia moving into the class, along with Ayumu Sasaki, Xavier Artigas, Deniz Oncu and Mario Aji. … [Read more...]
F1 Manager 2024 Will Be Released Digitally On July 23, 2024
Get ready to lead a team and drivers into a new season of Formula One succeess, as F1 Manager 2024 will be released digitally on July 23, 2024. Available for the PX, PS4, PS5, Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S and costing £29.99, it's also available to pre-order and receive a Create A Team livery replicating the F1 2024 Show Car. There are no plans for physical editions of the … [Read more...]
EA Sports F1 24 Gameplay First Look Video
It's not long until the release of the new game, and the latest in a flood of footage is an EA Sports F1 24 gameplay first look video, featuring five circuits in both dry and wet conditions. The tracks shown include Spa, Silverstone and Lusail (formerly Losail), which have all received updates for the latest in the official F1 game series, along with Monaco and Shanghai. The … [Read more...]
Gran Turismo 7 Update 1.46 Adds Skoda’s VGT and Afeela
The latest free Gran Turismo 7 Update 1.46 adds Skoda's VGT and Afeela, bringing two concept and prototype cars to the racing game alongside a 1970s classic muscle car. With a carbon monocoque, all-wheel drive and 1,071bhp, the Skoda Vision Gran Turismo joins the range of cars exclusively designed for Gran Turismo, and combines the inspiration of the 1957 Skoda 1100 OHC … [Read more...]
MX vs ATV Legends Patch 3.03 Released
The biggest change with the release of MX vs ATV Patch 3.03 is the introduction of a Caster mode which can let you join as a spectator to commentate on races, with up to three people broadcasting from each online sessions. Along with some tweaks to the Spectator camera, it should make recording and sharing MX vs ATV Legends content much easier. MX vs ATV Legends Patch … [Read more...]
Fanatec Gets A New Official F1 Provider and License Deal
In the midst of some upheaval for the company, Fanatec gets a new official F1 provider and license deal. The renewal of the existing agreement will run for multiple years, and means they'll continue supplying teams and drivers in the Formula 1 Sim Racing series. And it also means there will be more F1 products being launched for sim racing, including the latest licensed … [Read more...]