A new title is being worked on by Original Fire Games, as the Circuit Superstars developers tease a new kart game. It was revealed in an image shared on social media, stating that every racing legend has an origin, alongside a racing kart. And since then, Alberto Mastretta has shared clips of the driver designs and customisable racing suits. Circuit Superstars was the … [Read more...]
New Star GP Released On Steam Early Access
The first racing title from British indie developers New Star Games is now available for PC gamers, with New Star GP released on Steam Early Access. It's currently priced at £14.99, with an increase planned for the full release. And if you do invest now, you're get an exclusive bonus with the Lucas 05 bodyshell. It's purely cosmetic, but will be selectable when you're … [Read more...]
New Star GP Set To Launch On August 8th, 2023
We featured the retro-styled arcade racer when it was first announced, and you'll be able to play it for yourself soon with New Star GP set to launch on August 8th, 2023. It's also been confirmed with Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4 and Xbox One versions will also arrive this year. From indie developers New Star Games, their first racing title will be released onto Steam … [Read more...]
InRun Launches For Steam and Meta Quest On July 18, 2023
Fancy arcade racing with a standard perspective or in virtual reality? InRun launches for Steam and Meta Quest on July 18, 2023, with the claim that the VR support won't produce any motion sickness. The basics of the driving is familiar from various arcade racers over the years. You'll need to dodge traffic in the dynamic world and collect 'style balloons', including some … [Read more...]
Retro Arcade Racer New Star GP Announced
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...]