When you ask someone to name a videogame featuring vehicular destruction, only two or three names tend to crop up. And a couple of them are now linked with the Wreckfest Carmageddon Tournament update released today. Demolition derby racer Wreckfest launched in 2018 with a focus on destruction and car physics, while Carmageddon originally appeared 21 years earlier as the … [Read more...]
News, reviews, and more for the best Xbox One racing sims and car games
All the latest news, reviews and updates for the best Xbox One racing sims and car games. We cover everything from the Forza Motorsport and Forza Horizon series to arcade racers, motorcycle games, and accessories including joypads, Xbox One wheel and pedal set-ups and more
Art of Rally Xbox and Switch Release Dates Set
It's been a popular and fun top-down racer since appearing on the PC in September 2020, and now console owners can experience it, with the Art of Rally Xbox and Switch release dates set for August 12th, 2021 on both platforms. It was previously announced that Art of Rally would be coming to the Nintendo console, PlayStation 4 and 5, and the Xbox consoles including via … [Read more...]
RIDE 4 Italian Style Pack 2 DLC Released
It seems the Milestone motorcycle production line is still producing more virtual version of popular bikes, with the RIDE 4 Italian Style Pack 2 DLC released. It's available now for £3.99 with five more bikes from Aprilia, Ducati and MV Agusta, meaning you'll now need to add a long list of 12 free and 16 paid content packs to own everything available. Technically two of the … [Read more...]
Forza Motorsport 7 End of Life Announced for September 15, 2021
If you've familiar with the Forza series, you know it's coming eventually. But it's still a little suprising the see the Forza Motorsport 7 End of Life announced for September 15, 2021. The End of Life status is applied to games in the Forza series when they are no longer officially available for sale, along with all related DLC. So from September 15, Forza Motorsport 7 and … [Read more...]
F1 2021 Patch 1.05 Released By Codemasters
More fixes and improvements have arrived for the PC and PlayStation with F1 2021 Patch 1.05 released by Codemasters. It'll be arriving for the Xbox versions of the Formula One racing game very soon, so don't panic if you own a Microsoft console. Obviously there have been a number of post-release issues to remedy since F1 2021 was released on July 16th, and it's a bigger list … [Read more...]
Hot Wheels Unleashed Diecast Trailer Shows Even More Cars
With the release date approaching, the latest Hot Wheels Unleashed Diecast Trailer shows even more cars from the launch roster. And they now include replicas of real world manufacturers, and famous example from TV and films. A total of 20 new cars have been shown, along with 37 Hot Wheels originals, and four of the pre-order DLC bonuses. And if you want to drive something … [Read more...]
GRID Legends Revealed With Official Trailer
It's been a little while since the fourth instalment was released in 2019, but we've now seen GRID Legends revealed with an official announcement and trailer from Codemasters and EA. The series dates back to 2008 and Race Driver: GRID, - or 1997 if you include the TOCA series. The new title, GRID Legends, is scheduled for a release some time in 2022 for the PC, Xbox Series … [Read more...]
RIDE 4 Bonus Pack 12 Adds A Honda CBR600RR
It's hard to complain when the latest free RIDE 4 Bonus pack 12 adds a Honda CBR600RR. Even if the 2009 model of the supersport machine joins the 2005 and 2018 models already included in Milestone's motorcycle game. The CBR series was originally launched in 1987, but shifted to a sportier and more track focused race replica in 2003. And the main justification for trying the … [Read more...]
F1 2021 Patch 1.04 Available Now
Codemasters obviously haven't paused to celebrate their latest release, with F1 2021 Patch 1.04 available now to download for the PC and PlayStation editions, with the Xbox update coming soon. It's a small but important patch to prevent and rescue corrupted game saves, so will be welcomed by a lot of virtual races, as it was triggered when you edited your car livery. So now … [Read more...]
BMW Motorrad Esports Challenge Continues In RIDE 4
It's your second chance to win prizes as the BMW Motorrad Esports Challenge continues in RIDE 4. The second week of competition lasts until July 18th, 2021, and challenges you to record the fastest time around the Suzuka circuit in Japan on a BMW M 1000 RR. The 10 fastest times recorded will win prizes, with the overall winner getting a BMW Street X Helmet worth around £330, … [Read more...]
RIDE 4 Street Kings DLC Pack Released
The 15th paid collection of extra motorcycles has arrived from Milestone with the RIDE 4 Street Kings DLC pack released. The five bikes take the total in the motorcycle racing game to 235, if you're willing to pay the £60.04 to own everything released. On the plus side, there are some interesting choices for the pack, with three variations on the supermoto theme from … [Read more...]
Fast & Furious Crossroads Update Brings 3 New Maps
You'd be forgiven for not keeping up on the film franchise tie-in from Slightly Mad Studios. But if you were one of the people to invest in the game, you can at least be pleases that a new Fast & Furious Crossroads update brings 3 new maps to try out. It's safe to say 2020 was not a banner year for Slightly Mad Studios. Having been acquired by Codemasters at the end of … [Read more...]
Free MotoGP 21 Patch Adds The MotoE Class
You can now enjoy some electric two wheeled sim racing, as a new free MotoGP 21 patch adds the MotoE class to the officially-licensed game. The update is out now for the PS4, PS5, PC, Xbox One and Xbox Series S | X, and presumably will be coming to the Nintendo Switch version shortly. And before you scoff, the Energica Ego Corsa used by all riders in the series will hit … [Read more...]
New RiMS Racing Suzuka Circuit Gameplay Video
It's not too long until the release date of August 19th, 2021, and there's a new RiMS Racing Suzuka Circuit gameplay video to check out if you're excited about the new game from RaceWard Studio and Nacon. The video features a 2019 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10RR being ridden around the Suzuka Circuit in Japan from a third-person perspective. Which does give some indication about the … [Read more...]
Free RIDE 4 DLC Adds A Suzuki Katana Race Bike
Milestone continue to dripfeed more motorcycles into their latest game as the latest free RIDE 4 DLC adds a Suzuki Katana race bike. If you're getting a weird feeling of deja vu, it's understandable. The RIDE 4 Bonus Pack 11 adds the 2019 Suzuki Katana - Racing Modified, with the production version of the bike already available in the base game. And the same thing happened … [Read more...]