British indie developer New Star Games has joined the list of game creators inspired by the 1990s, with retro arcade racer New Star GP announced for Steam Early Access soon, and console versions later in 2023. Founded and led by Buckingham-based Simon Read, the studio previously worked on New Star Soccer, which won a BAFTA in 2013, along with Retro Bowl and Retro Goal. And … [Read more...]
Circuit Superstars Switch Release And New Top Gear DLC
It's been a little while sinze Original Fire Games revealed any big updates on their isometric top-down racing game, but that's all changed with both a Circuit Superstars Switch release and new Top Gear DLC both arriving soon. Originally planned for release on the Nintendo console in 2022, the Switch launch on June 21st, 2023 should coincide with a new V1.5.0 update across … [Read more...]
Smells Like Burnt Rubber Demo Released On Steam
Coming from one-man indie developer Super Laser Freunde, you can try out a new overhead arcade racing game with the Smells Like Burnt Rubber demo now released on Steam. The demo includes a selection of two circuits and one group of vehicles, plus a training court to practice in. The first game from Super Laser Freunde, it's planned for a full release in 2023. And while … [Read more...]
Slipstream Gets A Free 5th Anniversary Expansion
Celebrating the half decade since it was originally released by Brazilian indie developer Ansdor, arcade racer Slipstream gets a free 5th anniversary expansion named 'blue hour'. This follows a recent game update which has made some major changes to the game. The most recent V1.3 update brings back a skill-based rubberbanding which means the AI might brake more when it's … [Read more...]
Retro Arcade Racer Classic Sport Driving Due In June 2023
Continuing the trend of indie titles, there's now retro arcade racer Classic Sport Driving due in June 2023 for the PC, as the first game from developers Pixel Wrappers. And you can try it for yourself with a free demo available via Steam. It's due for a full release on June 12th, 2023, and has been inspired by classic arcader racers including OutRun, the Lotus Turbo … [Read more...]
Arcade1Up Launch The Fast & The Furious Arcade Cabinet
For many sim racers of a certain age, the first time they used a wheel and pedals for racing will have been in the local videogame arcade. And you can experience that feeling once again as Arcade1Up launch The Fast & The Furious arcade cabinet. The Fast & The Furious Deluxe Arcade Game will include two games, with The Fast & The Furious, and The Fast & The … [Read more...]
Switch Racer Sunrise GP Launches On April 20th, 2023
There's a new option for casual arcade racing on the Nintendo eShop as Switch racer Sunrise GP launches on April 20th, 2023, with a 10% discount for anyone pre-ordering before then. The game will normally cost $14.99 or €14.99, and was originally announced back in March 2022 for release later in the year. Opting for the cartoon-style aesthetic, but with 21 cars inspired by … [Read more...]
Circuit Superstars Hot Summer Patch Released
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...]