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Following the explosion of racing esports in 2020, as motorsport series around the world turned to virtual events to keep fans engaged, we look at the current state of professional esports in 2021 and see if the bubble has burst. Are people still watching live virtual motorsport events? Which championships are succeeding? Is there growth…Continue reading “Here’s why you should be watching esports in 2021 | The Traxion.GG Podcast, Season 2, Episode 15”»

Those who have scored a PS5 – good news, Gran Turismo 7 looks set to be as pretty as ever. But, for those who haven’t been able to get their hands on a new console yet, GT7 is also coming to PS4. The news comes in light of the upcoming Horizon Forbidden West release. The…Continue reading “Gran Turismo 7 confirmed for PS4, PS5 upgrade path detailed”»

You’ve mastered the mechanics, abused the AI, and have logged over 100 laps at the toughest track in the game of your choice. You’re about to undertake yet another standard session of “the fastest person wins”, but what’s this glowing button on the right side? That wasn’t there before. Oh, it’s a party mode that…Continue reading “Seven insane online multiplayer racing modes”»

One of the biggest esports events is returning and in a brand new format. For the full lowdown on the Le Mans Virtual Series, watch the latest episode of the Traxion.GG News. Should you fancy setting up your game, the new entry-level Thrustmaster wheel and pedal bundle could be right up your street, or perhaps…Continue reading “WATCH: Le Mans Virtual IS BACK! | Traxion.GG News”»

If the launch of WRC 10 wasn’t exciting enough already, creator KT Racing has revealed a post-release content schedule. Top of the list is a suite of online mode revisions. In October, the online co-driver mode will receive an update. This currently allows you to have one person driving, and another reading out the pacenotes….Continue reading “New online features, stages and vehicles will be added to WRC 10”»

Hot Wheels Unleashed was already shaping up to be a fun arcade blast, but then in July the inclusion of licenced content from the world of automobiles, film and TV was announced, and our excitement reached fever pitch. Now, the DLC roadmap has been detailed, which will add more Hot Wheels and licenced content across…Continue reading “Hot Wheels Unleashed DLC will add Barbie, Street Fighter and Aston Martin vehicles”»

The post-release content support for Codemasters’ off-road racer, DIRT 5, continues apace with the new Wild Spirits Content Pack. Available for PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S, the paid element of this DLC pack includes the all-new Ford Bronco, in 2-door Wild Track variety and the Prodrive Hunter. Both are substantial vehicles…Continue reading “DIRT 5’s Wild Spirits Content Pack adds free tracks and two paid cars”»

Hey there Wreckfest fans, it’s time for a new Tournament update, and you know what that means – new stuff. In this month’s update, there are two new routes now available to all players for free. The Rally Circuit and Rally Circuit Reverse layouts for Firwood Motocenter offer mixed-surface racing, ideal for more folkrace madness.  To go with these new variants, there’s a new…Continue reading “Wreckfest Folk Frenzy Tournament update adds new routes, removes zombies”»

WRC 10 is an important milestone, both for the official video game of the FIA World Rally Championship, but also developer KT Racing. Last year’s WRC 9 was a breakthrough success, finally providing a driving experience that many rally fans, such as myself, had been yearning for. Ever since the Parisien racing game studio took…Continue reading “WRC 10 game review”»