With the latest title in the official World Rally Championship due for release on September 3rd, 2020, an interview with KT Racing Creative Director Alain Jarniou saw some of the new WRC 9 features discussed for Gamescom 2020. A lot of topics are covered, including the three new rally events with Japan, New Zealand and Rally Kenya added to the game. Alain Jarniou also … [Read more...]
New PS5 Controllers Will Recreate ABS Better In Gran Turismo 7
Possibly the clunkiest headline to explain something actually interesting, as the new PS5 controllers will recreate ABS better in Gran Turismo 7 than in previous games due to the haptic feedback available. Sony has shared the first global digital advertising for the forthcoming PlayStation 5, and it showcases the haptic feedback sensation from the new DualSense wireless … [Read more...]
WRC 9 To Include The FIA Rally Star Talent Search
Young drivers will have a chance to progress from virtual motorsport to the real thing with WRC 9 to include the FIA Rally Star talent search. The scheme to encourage new drivers into rally has run for a while, and will be coming to WRC 9 as specific DLC content in December 2020 for PC and consoles (although we wonder if the Switch version will also be eligible). All players … [Read more...]
Latest WRC 9 Video Shows Off Rally Japan
The latest WRC 9 video shows off Rally Japan, which is set to host the final round of the FIA World Rally Championship in 2020 for the first time in a decade. The event takes place in the Aichi and Giru prefectures, which include a mix of narrow Tarmac roads and aggressive corners through mountains and forests. And it's made more challenging as the visibility is limited by … [Read more...]
The Logitech G923 Trueforce Wheel And Pedals Revealed
With a new product launch teased just a couple of days before, we've now seen the Logitech G923 Trueforce wheel and pedals revealed. And that's pretty big news considering the current Logitech G29 and G920 have pretty much been the standard for beginning sim racing since they launched in 2015. Obviously the arrival of the PS5 and Xbox Series X are reasons for a new wheel to … [Read more...]
New BTCC Game and eSports Confirmed for 2022
Fans of the British Touring Car Championship, or classic racing games including TOCA, will be pleased to know that the rumours are true. There's a new BTCC game and eSports confirmed for 2022. Three years after it was originally hinted at, Motosport Games has announced a multi-year agreement to produce games for the PC and next gen consoles, plus a mobile version. It'll be … [Read more...]
Test Drive Unlimited Solar Crown Announced
We've finally seen Test Drive Unlimited Solar Crown announced after weeks of rumours online. The prospect of Test Drive Unlimited 3 has been around for some time, and it's something we were eager to know more about, having been big fans of the first two games. The first Test Drive Unlimited title was released back in 2006, with the sequel released in 2011, and we wrote … [Read more...]
DIRT 5 Story and Career Mode Details
For those interested in the single, and local multiplayer, side of the new Codemasters off-road racing game, more DIRT 5 story and career mode details have been shared. DIRT 5 is coming to the Xbox Series X and Xbox One, PlayStation 5 and PS4, and the PC in October 2020, with a Google Stadia version in early 2021. And it's a departure from the more serious approach of the … [Read more...]
The Full Gran Turismo 7 Car List
With the first confirmation that Gran Turismo 7 is coming for the PlayStation 5, we've started compiling the full Gran Turismo 7 car list based on what we know so far. We're likely to see many, if not all, vehicles from the GT Sport car list. But previous Gran Turismo games had much larger car rosters, so what new additions will be specific to GT7, and what might return from … [Read more...]
The Gran Turismo 7 Track List
We know that the next game from Polyphony Digital will arrive on the PlayStation 5. But which circuits will be included? Check out the Gran Turismo 7 track list to see what's been revealed so far. Currently the available trailer videos and screenshots haven't confirmed any real tracks, and the only circuit to feature prominently has been the remodelled Trail Mountain. But … [Read more...]
Gran Turismo 7 Unveiled for the PlayStation 5
It's not exactly a surprise, but we've finally seen Gran Turismo 7 unveiled for the PlayStation 5 during a special live Sony PS5 games event. The latest title from Polyphony Digital was introduced with videos featuring GT series founder Kazunori Yamauchi. Obviously it's exciting news, as it will be launching on new hardware. And the first official reveal trailer looks … [Read more...]
Final Need for Speed Heat Update Adds Full Cross-Play
It's bittersweet news if you're a fan of Need for Speed Heat. Released in November 2019, it was originally developed by Ghost Games before being taken over by Criterion Games. And now the final Need for Speed Heat update adds full cross-play support, but also marks the end of development on the game. It means the Electronic Arts title, released to commemorate 25 years of the … [Read more...]
First WRC 9 Classic Rally Cars Revealed
There's still plenty of time before WRC 9 is released on 3rd September 2020 for the PC, Xbox One and PS4 (with other versions to follow). But developers Kylotonn Games have started to build excitement with the first WRC 9 classic rally cars revealed. The historic rally machines will be offered alongside the latest WRC cars in the officially licensed game. And the list … [Read more...]
The Full Official WRC 9 Car List
Developed by Kylotonn Games as the official title of the World Rally Championship, WRC 9 will arrive on 3rd September 2020 for the PC, PS4 and Xbox One. And it won't just feature the current cars from the series, as the full official WRC 9 car list reveals. Various legendary and interesting rally cars from WRC will also be available in the game. And we'll make sure this list … [Read more...]
DIRT 5 Announced by Codemasters
After some teasers were shared, we've finally seen DIRT 5 announced by Codemasters as the new release for the series due in October 2020. And it will be coming to the PC, Xbox One, Xbox Series X, PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5. Plus the Google Stadia in early 2021 as well. It's developed by a separate team from those working on DiRT Rally, which suggests Codemasters is … [Read more...]