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3.7KWhat we’d like to see from iRacing’s rain system
Rain, rain, come and stay? iRacing fans are still wondering when the wet weather will come to the platform. Here are the...
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10.5KEverything you need to know about F1 22’s Supercar Pirelli Hot Laps
Having gone hands-on with F1 22's Pirelli Hot Laps supercars, here's your guide to the cars included, how to unlock them and...
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5.9KHands-on with F1 22’s supercars and F1 Life: Satisfyingly superfluous
We've driven the road-going supercars in the upcoming F1 22 game, plus checked out the F1 Life customisation and both are fun,...
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1.3KWATCH: How supercars work in F1 22
John Munro guides your through the new F1 Life feature in F1 22 and then road tests the new supercars and associated...
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2.5KWATCH: Taming Le Mans in Gran Turismo 7’s Toyota GR010
The 24 Hours of Le Mans kicks off this weekend, so to celebrate John takes 2021's winning car for a spin at...
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14.6KFive legendary 24 Hours of Le Mans cars in sim racing
With the 24 Hours of Le Mans taking place this weekend, we take a look back on some of the most iconic...
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1.6KWATCH: The history of Le Mans, part one
It's the 24 Hours of Le Mans this weekend, so we take a look at the most interesting cars throughout the history...
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2.3KWATCH: Mitchell deJong – from X-Games gold to Porsche Esports driver
The Porsche YouTube channel, which was the same place to catch the Porsche TAG Heuer Esports Supercup action this season, posted their...
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1.7KMini Motorways Switch review: the road’s the star, not the car
Justin Towell casts his eye over Dinosaur Polo Club's Nintendo Switch port of road building strategy game Mini Motorways.
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1.7KWATCH Dave Cam test iRacing’s new Mercedes and Radical cars
Dave Cam tests three new cars in iRacing from his point of view – the 2020 GT3 and GT4 Mercedes-AMG and Radical...
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6.0KWhat happens when you fail in F1 Manager 2022
F1 Manager 2022 is all about overseeing your team to Formula 1 success, but what happens if you don't perform? We asked...
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2.5KHow Start Zones add further immersion to iRacing’s NASCAR ovals
Since iRacing implemented cautions and restarts in its early years, it has been a common practice for leaders to restart as they...
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9.6KHands-on with F1 Manager 2022, a breakthrough motorsport management experience
We've played F1 Manager 2022 ahead of its August release date, and what's on show so far has us eagerly anticipating its...
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2.3KJarno Opmeer: Practice – and sriracha eggs on toast – makes perfect
What makes Jarno Opmeer tick? It turns out, a huge amount of practice, time in a time and optional league racing.
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43.0KRENNSPORT: Everything you need to know about the unique sim racing game
RENNSPORT has made a splash recently, an all-new sim racing game from a brand new studio. Here's everything you need to know...
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3.9KThe ultimate guide to esports racecraft, part one
We provide all the tips and tricks you need to excel in esports racing in part one of our ultimate guide to...
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11.0KHow much passion is too much passion in sim racing?
We've all been there. Getting too heated about an on-track sim racing incident. But, there's a time and a place for outrage.
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4.8KSix car and track combinations you should try in RaceRoom
With all cars and tracks free to play within PC sim racing platform RaceRoom Racing Experience until 30th May 2022, here are...
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6.5KHow the Codemasters team is structured for a yearly F1 game
Think that a yearly Formula 1 video game takes 12 months to make? Think again. Lee Mather explains how the development team...
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2.6KWATCH: MotoGP 22 NINE playthrough
Watch as John plays through MotoGP 22's Valentino Rossi-inspired NINE mode, running through real scenarios from the 2009 MotoGP season.
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7.6KSetting up a BTCC car in rFactor 2
rFactor 2's BTCC content provides a realistic take on touring car racing, but to get the most from it we've come up...
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5.0KNext Level Racing GTElite sim racing cockpit review
A new mid-range entry into the Next Level Racing cockpit range, the GTElite makes a strong impression, especially paired with the ERS1...
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13.3KGran Turismo 7’s biggest problem endures
A lack of online lobby stability, host migration and the ability to change settings without a room closing remain constant bugbears in...
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1.7KWATCH: TT Superbikes: Real Road Racing retrospective
TT Superbikes: Real Road Racing was a classic sim racing delight for the PlayStation 2 back in 2005, and we do our...
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2.2K2022 eNASCAR Coca-Cola iRacing Series mid-season team outlook
Following the latest race at Kansas Speedway, we are officially halfway through the 2022 eNASCAR Coca-Cola iRacing Series regular season. Seven races...
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2.0KWATCH: Getting to grips with rFactor 2’s BTCC content
Watch as John gets to grips with the Infiniti Q50 and Toyota Corolla GR Sport at Brands Hatch and Donington Park in...
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13.3KHow to brake in the MotoGP 22 game
Slowing down on the MotoGP 22 game can be tricky, especially to newcomers. But fret not, here's a guide to the best...
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2.8KWATCH: Why you should return to Forza Horizon 5
We return to Forza Horizon 5 with the latest Thrustmaster T248 racing wheel for Xbox to test out the new in-game Ferraris...
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10.5KMOZA Racing R9 wheel base and GS wheel review: Sim racing title contenders
Relative newcomers to the sim racing hardware scene, MOZA Racing's new R9 direct drive wheel base and GS wheel rim are market...
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12.6KHands-on: The most important new features in F1 22
We've been playing the preview, work in progress, version of F1 22 and there's a lot to dive into, chiefly the new...
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3.1KWATCH our F1 22 VR impressions
Virtual reality will be included in EA SPORTS F1 22, the first for an official Formula 1 game. We tried an early...
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3.9KHow Dirt to Daytona paved the way for future NASCAR console games
2002 was a much simpler time. The gaming sphere was still in its relatively early stages of 3D graphical gaming. While the...
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6.3KHands-on: The first BTCC cars and tracks provide a glimpse into rFactor 2’s future
We try out rFactor 2's new Infiniti Q50 and Toyota Corolla GR Sport BTCC cars on the new Donington Park and Brands...
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2.9KHands-on with the Miami circuit in F1 22: Event experience over driving experience
The Miami International Autodrome shows lots of potential for a thrilling real-world race, but as a track to choose to drive on,...
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1.5KWATCH: F1 22 Miami International Autodrome first impressions
Watch as John gets to grips with a brand new Formula 1 track - the Miami International Autodrome - in a special...
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2.6KCarolina Esports Hub to host live eNASCAR ‘Pro Battle’ on 10th May
Attendees to the Carolina Esports Hub on 10th May will be able to watch eNASCAR stars battle for victory, as well as...
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2.0KWATCH: Traxion.GG and TWP Racing take on Donington Park
Traxion.GG and TWP Racing team up to tackle the 2022 Club Enduro Championship, with our very own John Munro at the wheel.
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12.0KWhy Jaguar XJ220 was the Amiga’s essential racer
We look back on Core Design's Amiga racing game, Jaguar XJ220, and determine whether it was an essential 1992 purchase.
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2.6KBritish racing circuits we NEED in sim racing
A spot of fanciful daydreaming, here are seven amazing race tracks in Britain that rare see the light of day in sim...
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10.8KDiddy Kong Racing retrospective: Nostalgia goggles or a Rare treat?
25 years after its launch, and with the Switch Online Expansion Pass offering up N64 games, does Diddy Kong Racing deserve a...
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3.5KValerio Gallo: The man, the myth, the Gran Turismo legend
The Olympic Virtual and FIA Nations Cup champion within Gran Turismo, Valerio Gallo, remains a humble, charming, individual with his feet planted...
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10.2KHow the ride height device works in MotoGP 22
The Ride Height Device, or RHD, is a new addition to the MotoGP 22 game, and if utilised correctly, delivers enhanced straight-line...
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6.8KMotoGP 22 review: Delving into the archives
This season's official game of MotoGP adds new tracks, new features and a documentary – but does the on-track performance live up...
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20.7KPreview: The most important features in F1 Manager 2022
Having been treated to an early preview of F1 Manager 22, here are the most pertinent details ahead of the new Formula...
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90.4KHow to obtain Gran Turismo 7’s Three Legendary Cars Trophy
Here are the three legendary cars you need to buy to unlock the Trophy, and how you can find them.
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2.9K10 questions with eNASCAR Coca-Cola iRacing Series driver Blake Reynolds
eNASCAR iRacing driver Blake Reynolds sits down for a 10-question interview with Traxion.GG.
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87.3KWhy Assetto Corsa 2 will use a brand new game engine
The sim racing sequel to the beloved Assetto Corsa will jettison the Unreal Engine technology used for Competizione for proprietary technology, helping...
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14.9KGran Turismo 7 front-wheel-drive setup guide
The setup options within Gran Turismo 7 are wide and varied. Using a humble front-wheel drive Honda as a basis, we explore...
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3.0KWATCH: The best dirt oval game ever? | World of Outlaws: Sprint Cars 2002
Back in the early 2000s, it was just about at that point in time and history that many avid fans remember a...
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7.6KN64 racing games we’d like to see on Switch Online’s Expansion Pack
With Mario Karo 64 and F-Zero X now on the Nintendo Switch, via Online + Expansion Pass, these are the N64 games...
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13.7KA look at rFactor 2 release candidate v1.1128’s new photo mode features
Release candidate v1.1128 brought an extended freelook mode to S397's rFactor 2. Here's how to make the most of it and take...
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7.7KRush Rally Origins PC review: Essential top-down racing
Rush Rally Origins on PC, via Steam, delivers a masterclass in top-down rally driving thanks to its superlative vehicle dynamics and bite-sized...
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57.9KHow the world’s biggest sim racer is forging a motorsport career
After talking with sim racing content creator Jimmy Broadbent at a pre-season Praga Cup test, it's clear that there's far more to...
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11.5KWhat we’d like to see in the F1 2022 game
With EA and Codemasters set to announce the F1 2022 game soon, we speculate on what features and content additions we'd love...
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2.0KFrozenToes24 joins the Traxion.GG Stream Team, will broadcast SnB IndyCar Series
The newest addition to the Traxion.GG Stream Team is none other than FrozenToes24, as she’s known as on Twitch, YouTube and other...
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6.5KWhy World of Outlaws: Sprint Cars 2002 sets the template for virtual dirt oval racing
World of Outlaws Sprint Cars 2002, by Australian developer Ratbag Games, was an excellent simulation of the dirt oval series, here's why.
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2.5KSlipstream Switch review: A nostalgia-fueled road trip
Mixing elements and visuals from a 2D era with contemporary gaming mechanics, Slipstream is a heady rose-tinted mix.
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2.4KHow Ken Block videos inspired the creation of Absolute Drift and art of rally
Dune Casu is a very creative individual - a crafter. His Absolute Drift and art of rally driving games have fostered a...
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35.0KAssetto Corsa Competizione PS5 review: The most realistic console driving experience
Assetto Corsa Competizione is now available for the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S, and following its first post-release update, delivers an...
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6.4KWATCH: The Finale | Race Driver: GRID Episode 26
Welp, we knew this day would come. The final episode of John Munro’s Let’s Play Race Driver: GRID Series has arrived, and...
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3.7KHow TT Superbikes: Real Road Racing still sets the motorcycle sim benchmark
Jester Interactive's 2005 Isle of Man TT simulator on the PlayStation 2 is still one of the best motorcycle simulators around.
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26.5KNext Level Racing F-GT Elite iRacing Edition cockpit review: The aluminium profile king
This aluminium profile sim racing cockpit is the best on the market. If you're looking to step up your game, the Next...
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21.7KEvery racing game on PlayStation Now
With the new PlayStation Plus Extra and Plus Premium on the way in June, we look at the existing PlayStation Now before...
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5.8K10 great PS4 and PS5 racing games we’d like to see on PlayStation Plus Extra
PlayStation Plus Extra will launch in June 2022 as a new subscription gaming library, including up to 400 PS4 and PS5 games....
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55.9KNext Level Racing Wheel Stand 2.0 review: The best first step into sim racing?
We review the Next Level Racing Wheel Stand 2.0 and found it to be the perfect step up from a desk, but...
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3.2KHow Hot Wheels Unleashed harnessed the power of a niche
Hot Wheels Unleashed has been a runaway success for developer Milestone and it's fastest-ever selling game, as Lead Developer Federico Carlo Riccardo...
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4.0KWATCH: Toughest Call Yet! | Race Driver: GRID Episode 25
John Munro’s Let’s Play Race Driver: GRID Series is nearing it’s conclusion, and if things keep going the way they have lately,...
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28.0KWhy the Challengers Pack is an essential Assetto Corsa Competizione purchase
We've been hands-on with the new Challengers Pack DLC, out now for Assetto Corsa Competizione on PC, and it's a sparkling addition.
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6.2KHow the upcoming Spring Patch refines Circuit Superstars’ unique formula
We've been hands-on with the upcoming new cars, tracks and custom online lobbies for Circuit Superstars, launching later this week.
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6.6KHow Romain Grosjean is giving back to motorsport through racing esports
The Andretti Autosport driver has long supported the efforts of up-and-coming sim racers, and the R8G Esports team is testament to his...
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4.0KWATCH: Intense Rivalries! | Race Driver: GRID Episode 24
It's the turn of a pink and white Nissan Skyline R34 GT-R and the Pro Tuned Cup within Race Driver: GRID as...
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34.7KThe quickest ways to earn credits in Gran Turismo 7
Following the Version 1.08 update, it's now slightly harder to earn credits within Gran Turismo 7 – here are the quickest ways,...
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3.5KSplash Cars review: An odd port of a mobile paint-splasher
Splash Cars really could have been brilliant if it had been designed with the Switch in mind.
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2.1KRetro Pixel Racers review: Challenging, but not in a good way
Give yourself your own John McEnroe moment. “I CROSSED THE LINE!”
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2.8KHands-on with Mario Kart 8 Deluxe’s first Booster Course Pass tracks
The Golden Dash and Lucky Cat Cups now add a further eight tracks to Mario Kart 8 Deluxe's roster, and they are...
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6.6KHands-on with MotoGP 22: Returning legends shine through
The early signs are promising for this year's latest MotoGP video game – MotoGP 22 – thanks to a new braking system...
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8.4KMonster Energy Supercross 5 review: A resurgent motorcycle racer
Monster Energy Supercross - The Official Videogame 5 is a return to form for the dirt motorcycle racing game.
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6.1KWRC 10 Switch review: A miniature homage to rallying
WRC 10 has landed on the Nintendo Switch, and despite some visual imperfections, delivers a focused rally experience on the go.
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3.5KWATCH: Formula 1 gaming terms explained
Sometimes, for a newbie, Formula 1 can be filled with insular parlance. Read this article to be demystified.
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2.9KHow we raced and built the BMW M 1000 RR thanks to LEGO® Technic™
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3.4KWATCH: The Final Drift | Race Driver: GRID Episode 23
It's the turn of a pink and white Nissan Skyline R34 GT-R and the Pro Tuned Cup within Race Driver: GRID as...
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3.0KWATCH what we love about Gran Turismo 7
John Munro has fallen head over heels for Gran Turismo 7. Here's one person's love letter to Polyphony Digital's finest.
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4.2KWhy F-Zero X is still king of speed
With F-Zero X now available for Switch, we reflect on the original N64 version and whether it still stands up to modern...
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81.3KGran Turismo 7 tips and tricks
Gran Turismo 7 is here and we've spent the last week pouring through every detail and options menu to deliver this: the...
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42.5KHow to import and utilize custom decals into Gran Turismo 7
The ability to import custom decals from the comfort of your own computer gives Gran Turismo 7 a fantastic way to customize...
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12.8KWhy the Brazilian Stock Car Pro Series is a huge step for iRacing
On Tuesday (8th March 2022), 2022 iRacing Season 2 launched and a bunch of new content was released alongside. Two of the...
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47.9KFive features in Gran Turismo 7 that will hopefully be improved
Gran Turismo 7 is out in the wild, and superb in almost every way. The key word being 'almost'. Here's what we'd...
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2.7KWATCH: Returning Friends | Race Driver: GRID Episode 22
It's the turn of a pink and white Nissan Skyline R34 GT-R and the Pro Tuned Cup within Race Driver: GRID as...
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40.3KFive things to do while Gran Turismo 7 installs
Gran Turismo 7 is a gigantic game with a huge scope – that also means its installation and download can take a...
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4.5KWATCH: Playseat promoting ‘Find your Gran Turismo 7 flow fast’
If I’m being honest, when I think of most console racing games, I’m thinking of a controller on a comfy couch or...
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16.3KHow to take great photos in Gran Turismo 7
Gran Turismo 7 follows in the footsteps of previous games in the series by having a superlative photo mode, allowing players to...
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10.7KGran Turismo 7 review: An ode to the motor car
Gran Turismo 7 is the most ambitious entry into the series so far thanks to radically different handling characteristics and a divisive...
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28.1KA beginner’s guide to Assetto Corsa Competizione on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S
Have you just picked up Assetto Corsa Competizione on PS5 or Xbox Series X|S? Are you struggling to get up to speed...
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7.1KWas Gran Turismo Concept 2002 Tokyo-Geneva an underrated gem?
Gran Turismo is widely seen as a serious, no-compromise racer where series creator Kazunori Yamauchi ploughs an absurd level of effort into...
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3.6KWATCH: Battle Scarred | Race Driver: GRID Episode 21
It's the turn of a pink and white Nissan Skyline R34 GT-R and the Pro Tuned Cup within Race Driver: GRID as...
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16.0KThe best racing games on Game Boy Advance
Here are the seven greatest racing games for the Game Boy Advance, a portable console that is seeing a resurgence in popularity.
