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...]
New Sunrise GP Trailer Released
Announced back in March for the Nintendo Switch, there's a new Sunrise GP trailer released to build anticipation for the arcade racing title promised for release this year. The exact launch date will apparently be announced soon, but should definitely be in 2022. And we do know it's being developed by Garage 5 and published by Gamedust, with a single-player campaign mode, … [Read more...]
Circuit Superstars Patch 1.3.1 Released
Original Fire Games have chosen to celebrate the arrival of Spring with Circuit Superstars Patch 1.3.1 released for their overhead racing game published via Square Enix. And it comes with some pretty substantial overhauls, alongside smaller bug fixes, and some new cars and tracks. It arrives around a year since Circuit Stars originally appeared on Steam Early Access for the … [Read more...]
Sunrise GP Announced For The Nintendo Switch
The trend for retro arcade racers continues with Sunrise GP announced for the Nintendo Switch and a planned release date in 2022. It's being developed by Garage 5 for publication by Gamedust with a cartoon-style aesthetic to try and attract drivers from other games. Game modes include the single-player Sunrise GP campaign, involving a series of Grand Prix at what's described … [Read more...]
Race Condition Launches on Steam
The first game from Swedish indie developers Ravine Studios, the modern low-poly arcade racing title Race Condition launches on Steam priced at £10.29 with a free demo also available. As with many current titles offering retro looks, the simple controls are combined with realistic handling to try and create an enjoyable challenge. There are three modes, with Time Trials, … [Read more...]
RC Rush Gets A Full Release On Steam
After launching on Early Access back in October 2021, RC Rush gets a full release on Steam with a launch discount until February 3rd, 2022. The arcade racing game features radio controlled trucks racing around a variety of locations, ranging from scrapyards to Egyptian tombs and a volcano. Created by indie developers Tea Monster Games and 4 Fun Studio, the two-person team … [Read more...]
Circuit Superstars Winter Patch Adds A New Car and Track
The latest update from Original Fire games has arrived. And the Circuit Superstars Winter Patch has a new car and track for the overhead racing title, along with various new gameplay improvements. It's good timing, as Christmas will be followed by a PlayStation 4 release in January 2022, so existing PC and Xbox racers will want to get some practice in. Bullseye Speedway is … [Read more...]
Speed 3: Grand Prix Launches On Steam
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...]
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...]
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...]
Top Gear x Circuit Superstars Invitational Starts
Is there anyone that isn't aware of the TV feature which puts a star in a reasonably fast car around the Dunsfold Aerodrome test track? Well, it's taking on a slightly different look when the Top Gear x Circuit Superstars Invitational starts on Thursday, September 9th, 2021, with Romain Grosjean taking on the challenge in the overhead racing game. The top-down racing title … [Read more...]
New Cruis’n Blast Vehicle Showcase Trailer
It's not a sim racing title, but as the return of a classic arcade racer, we're intrigued by the new Cruis'n Blast vehicle showcase trailer. It boasts over 20 vehicles, which might not compete with many more serious titles in our collection of racing game car lists. But can they let you race an F1 car against a Triceratops? Arriving on September 14th, 2021 exclusively on the … [Read more...]
You Suck At Parking Is Set For Release In 2022
One of the unexplored areas of driving in most games, You Suck At Parking is set for release in 2022. Developed by Happy Volcano, a demo is already available on Steam, but the launch has now been pushed back a little bit. It could be worth waiting for, as the overhead arcade driving game looks like it could offer plenty of fun as you race against the clock to stop in the … [Read more...]
Circuit Superstars Early Access V.0.4.0 Released
The top-down racer from Original Fire Games continues to progress with Circuit Superstars Early Access V.0.4.0 released. And it's a fairly sizeable patch, with the new Conquest prototype (which resembles an Audi R8 Le Mans racer), updates to the replay system, three new Grand Prix tournaments, and more. While new cars are always exciting, the biggest changes you might … [Read more...]
Cruis’n Blast Launches for the Switch on September 14
You might need a fairly long memory to recall the Cruis'n series originally developed by Eugene Jarvis and Midway Games. But there's a return of sorts as Cruis'n Blast launches for the Switch on September 14, 2021. The original games started with the arcade release of Cruis'n USA in 1994, followed by a home version for the Nintendo 64. It was followed by arcade and N64 … [Read more...]