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...]
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...]