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Every time I review a new racing game, I compare it to Race Driver: GRID in my head. And you know what? Nothing ever beats it. Not ever. That includes its own sequels and even its 2019 reboot. And I’m aware of what nostalgia goggles can do. No, I’m saying that objectively the quality of…Continue reading “Why the original Race Driver: GRID remains one of the best racers you can(not) buy”»

We’ve already been hands-on with an early build of motorcycle simulator RiMS Racing, but as the title nears its August release, more information has been uncovered thanks to a series of development diaries. The latest videos, two of four episodes are so far available on the Nacon YouTube channel, highlight the effort put in my…Continue reading “RiMS Racing development video explains tyre model and teases Silverstone”»

A small community update on Thursday gave SnowRunner fans a preview of what’s up next on the future release calendar. It’s currently the start of Year 2, so Season 5 is the first DLC that’s in store for the terrain simulation. About a month ago, we learned the roadmap for the four seasons in store…Continue reading “Sneak Peek of SnowRunner Season 5 in latest community update”»

The developer of Assetto Corsa Competizione (ACC), KUNOS Simulazioni, is on a constant journey to provide the closest, most accurate experience of the GT World Challenge series in videogame form. Part of this drive for realism has resulted in the simulation of throttle and ECU maps in each of the sim’s GT3 vehicles. For those…Continue reading “The key to engine mapping in Assetto Corsa Competizione”»

Vehicular destruction title, and PS5 exclusive, Destruction AllStars continues to evolve, with Lucid Games adding another set of refinements aiming to improve the core gameplay experience. Upon recently revisiting the game, I found it to have slick presentation and fun single-player challenges, but felt that something was a little lacking when you went online. Sometimes,…Continue reading “Destruction AllStars update extends Season One and improves server sync”»

A new paid DLC pack for Ride 4 has been released, as we near the end of the extensive post-release support for the Gran Turismo of motorcycle games. Available for PS4, PS5, PC, Xbox One and Xbox Series, it adds the following five motorbikes to the title: Aprilia RSV 1000 R – Racing Modified (2003)…Continue reading “Italian Style Pack 2 DLC now available for Ride 4”»

SocCar fans, be on alert for British Secret Service Agent 007 and his 1963 Aston Martin DB5. The popular modified luxury GT from the James Bond film series is the latest in-game purchase coming to Rocket League. For 1100 in-game Rocket League Credits, the famous spy car can be yours, complete with the signature silver…Continue reading “James Bond’s 1963 Aston Martin DB5 coming to Rocket League”»

Recently, it was that time of the month again where we get a sneak peek at some new Forza Horizon 5 gameplay footage thanks to a new episode of the Let’s ¡Go! Video series. So far, the Playground Games team has explained how the sky has been captured and the updated car engine sounds have…Continue reading “Seasonal conditions and unique areas explained in Forza Horizon 5”»

The finals for the 2020 and 2021 eSports WRC Championship presented by TOYOTA GAZOO Racing will be happening in Belgium and Greece respectively, and the winners will receive a brand-new Toyota GR Yaris road car. The car of my dreams, and with a long waiting list at present, the contenders will battle it out on…Continue reading “eSports WRC 2020 and 2021 Grand Finals location and prizes announced”»