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...]
Circuit Superstars Update v.0.2.0 Released
The top-down racing game developed by Original Fire Games, and published by Square Enix continues to progress through Steam Early Access, with Circuit Superstars update v.0.2.0 released to bring a lot of new online features and gameplay improvements. Plus there's also a new circuit to try out. One of the biggest additions is that you can now create or join an online public … [Read more...]
Circuit Superstars Released On Steam Early Access
PC racers can now enjoy some top-down isometric racing with Circuit Superstars released on Steam Early Access. And a console version is still on the way for the Xbox One, PlayStation 4 and Nintendo Switch. Circuit Superstars has been in development for more than five years, originally named Apex Racing League, and changing name back in 2019. Published by Square Enix, it's … [Read more...]
Motor Strike: Racing Rampage Released
You can now try out the arcade combat racing game from Spanish indie developers FiveXGames, with Motor Strike: Racing Rampage released on Steam Early Access. It's not the first racing title to combine cars and weapons as you drive around circuits in third person. But it seems like a decent new addition to the genre, with a choice of 14 unique vehicles and 7 different … [Read more...]
Pacer Patch 1.06 Released
Some developers seem to be constantly updating and improving their releases, and R8 Games seen to be among those companies with Pacer Patch 1.06 released just three days after Patch 1.05. It's a smaller list for the update as more and more niggles are being fixed, particularly around the online multiplayer. And once again they've listed the known issues that are being worked … [Read more...]
Electro Ride: The Neon Racing Set For Switch Release
Electro Ride: The Neon Racing is set to be released on the Nintendo Switch via the eShop on November 27th, 2020. The arcade racing game has been available for the PC since July, and has a fairly unique look. Created by Sylwester Osik, the cars and city circuits are modelled on those you'd find in the 20th Century Eastern Bloc. So you can see references to Warsaw, East … [Read more...]
Free Hotshot Racing Big Boss Bundle DLC Released
There's even more retro racing action to enjoy with the new free Hotshot Racing Big Boss Bundle DLC released now for the game. Available since September 2020, the arcade racer combines modern features with graphics inspired by the 3D virtura games of the 1990s. The free Hotshot Racing Big Boss Bundle DLC expands the content in the game with a new mode, and four new … [Read more...]
Speed 3: Grand Prix Launches On Consoles
A new arcade racer is available to buy now as Speed 3: Grand Prix launches on consoles with PS4, Xbox One and Nintendo Switch versions available. The game is developed by Lion Castle, who previously released Super Street: The Game, and Super Street: Racer. The racing game aims to be accessible, uncomplicated fun, with formula cars racing in American wastelands, the British … [Read more...]