The Google Stadia launches on November 19th, 2019, and among the 22 games now confirmed for launch day release, there's just one racing game. But there's a reason to try it out as the GRID Stadia edition gets a 40-car mode exclusive to the streaming gaming platform. The Stadia lets you buy games and play them on your choice of TV, laptop or specific tablets and phones. The … [Read more...]
F1 2019 Patch 1.15 Tackles Driver Swaps and Halloween
The latest update is available now for PC, PS4 and Xbox One as F1 2019 Patch 1.15 tackles driver swaps and Halloween. The changes include Alex Albon and Pierre Gasly moving between Red Bull and Toro Rosso mid-season, but also affects how racers transfer between teams in the career mode. You can also get into the Halloween spirit with specific items included in 26 brand new … [Read more...]
New GRID Get Your Heart Racing Trailer Released
In the build-up to the October 11, 2019 release date, Codemasters have published a new GRID Get Your Heart Racing trailer to generate some more excitement. And it's definitely worked. The game looks good, with fast and frenetic action seemingly the focus. The video shows a variety of the included cars, from GT3 and classic Group 5 Ford Capris to racing trucks and … [Read more...]
DiRT Rally 2.0 World Series Gets Underway
Want to show you're the top virtual Rally or Rallycross driver? One way to do it is to compete as the DiRT Rally 2.0 World Series gets underway. From September 10th 2019 until 19th November, there are three qualifier rounds available in DiRt Rally 2.0. And each comprises of 3 challenges in either Rally or Rallycross. The competition is available across the Xbox, PlayStation … [Read more...]
Get DiRT Rally Free on Humble Until Sep 1st
That's right - you can get DiRT Rally free on Humble until September 1st, 2019. All you need to do is sign up for the Humble newsletter before 10am (PST), which works out to 6pm UK time. In return for accepting the latest news on Humble Bundle deals, you'll receive a Steam activation key for the PC, Mac and Linux version of DiRT Rally. It's a great deal, particularly when … [Read more...]
Could There Be A New TOCA Touring Cars Game?
Anyone playing racing games in the late 1990s and early 200s will remember the TOCA series from Codemasters. But could there be a new TOCA Touring Cars game? That's the question posed by current factory Honda BTCC driver Dan Cammish, as reported by the Express. And although the series has evolved into Grid (with the newest title out this year), apparently Codemasters … [Read more...]
F1 2019 Patch 1.09 Released
Codemasters are keeping busy on their latest Formula One title, with F1 2019 Patch 1.09 released just 8 days after the previous visual update. It's already live for the PS4, with the PC and Xbox One updates due to appear shortly. There's plenty of good stuff included, but probably the most notable are a fix for an exploit in the France Time Trial, which also means the … [Read more...]
F1 2019 Visual Update (Patch 1.08) Out Now
Want to be racing with the latest liveries and sponsor details? Then you'll need to download the latest F1 2019 visual update. Patch 1.08 also has some changes to specific cars as they have developed during the current season. First up is the Ferrari. In addition to the updated livery, including the 90 Years logos, there are also changes for the engine covers and front wing … [Read more...]
More Cars Confirmed for GRID 2019
Codemasters have shared some more information in the build-up to their relaunch of the classic series, with new details and more cars confirmed for GRID 2019. The new GRID details include confirmation the game will work with both standard pads and wheel set-ups, Free Play will let you run any car on any circuit, and the new multiplayer system will include levels, accolades … [Read more...]
Launch Date for GRID Delayed Until October
Are you excited for the revival of the Codemasters track racing title? Well, you'll have to hold on just a bit longer, with the launch date for GRID delayed until October 2019. Codemasters have moved the release date back from September, when it was originally planned to appear. Instead, anyone buying the GRID Ultimate Edition will be able to play from October 8th, 2019. And … [Read more...]
Classes and First Cars Confirmed for GRID
What's your level of excitement for the new GRID title coming in 2019? Are you eagerly awaiting Codemasters latest, or waiting to see how it performs? Either way, you'll probably want to now the classes and first cars confirmed for GRID to see if your favourites are in the game. First up are the 7 classes which you'll be able to race in. The list from Codemasters is; … [Read more...]
F1 2019 Global TV Ad Released
It's not long now until you can get behind the wheel. But if you need to build some more excitement, the F1 2019 Global TV Ad has been shared by Codemasters. It's only 20 seconds long, but it crams a fair bit in - you might want to pick half speed viewing. It obviously highlights the new inclusion of F2 as a feeder series. Not only do you get a different format including … [Read more...]
Official F1 2019 Compatible Wheels and Controllers
There's nothing inherently wrong with using a controller for racing games, especially with console versions. But for greater immersion, you can't beat a wheel and pedal set-up. So this official F1 2019 Compatible Wheels and Controllers list is pretty handy. It isn't cheap to pick up a decent wheel and pedal box for sim racing. So you should aways try and make sure your new … [Read more...]
Codemasters unveil new GRID game for Autumn 2019
A launch trailer has been released by Codemasters for a new GRID title. The latest in the series will be released on 13th September, 2019 for the PlayStation 4, Xbox One and PC. It's the first racing game in the franchise for 5 years, and is simply called GRID. If the title seems confusing, the original 2008 game was actually named Race Driver: Grid. Which was then followed … [Read more...]
DiRT Rally 2.0 Compatible Wheels and Controllers
Codemasters have released a full official list of DiRT Rally 2.0 compatible wheels and controllers which will work from launch, along with any other relevant peripherals. DiRT Rally 2.0 PC Wheels and Controllers: Fanatec ClubSport Handbrake (AO) Fanatec ClubSport Handbrake via Fanatec ClubSport USB Adapter (AO) Fanatec ClubSport Pedals V1 (AO)Fanatec ClubSport Pedals … [Read more...]