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In the inaugural episode of The Traxion Podcast, the team discuss rally game memories and what makes a great rallying experience. Be it Sega Rally, Colin McRae Rally or even Gran Turismo and Forza Horizon – we discuss what technically is rallying, how some games introduce it to you in accessible formats, the future of…Continue reading “What makes a great rally game? The Traxion Podcast, episode one”»

The year is 2006. The PlayStation 2 is near the end of its life and the Xbox 360 has already been launched. Right at the end of this generation, Codemasters delivered what was arguably its finest on-track racing release with TOCA Race Driver 3. Launched in February, RD3 was available on PlayStation 2, the OG…Continue reading “WATCH: Let’s play TOCA Race Driver 3, Episode 1”»

Losing that last tenth of a second? Finding it hard to nail those apices? Fret not, as we are here with our GT3 guide to Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya in Assetto Corsa Competizione. The 4.655 km (2.892 mi) circuit plays host to MotoGP and Formula 1 racing and features 16 challenging corners, with plenty of areas…Continue reading “WATCH: Assetto Corsa Competizione Barcelona Track Guide”»

Developer Milestone’s first foray into next-gen gaming, we check out MXGP 2020 – The Official Motocross Videogame on PS5 for our in-depth review. MXGP 20 features all the motorcycles, riders and tracks from the real-life FIM MXGP championship, a career where you progress from the bottom to the top, online multiplayer, an open-world play area…Continue reading “WATCH: MXGP 2020 – The Official Motocross Videogame review”»

Why did I leave it so long? Forgive me, for I have sinned. But we are here now, and that’s what counts. Join us on a trip through BeamNG.Drive – a unique PC driving game that has crash physics like no other title. Built upon the singular vision to deliver best-in-class vehicle damage, BeamNG has…Continue reading “WATCH: A very late introduction to BeamNG.Drive, Episode 1”»

Racing cars that sound slightly odd include the glorious Wankel rotary-powered Mazda 787B, the tuned five-cylinder thrum of a Volvo 850 BTCC car and the unique warble of Colin McRae’s early 90s Subaru Legacy rally car. One of rFactor 2’s latest DLC additions, the all-electric eX ZERO race car, has to be up there with…Continue reading “WATCH: The strangest sounding electric car ever? RFactor 2 eX ZERO hands-on”»

DIRT 5 is a bright, colourful and characterful off-road racer. But, is it any good? Join our real-life racing driver and racing game extraordinaire John Munro as he delivers his in-depth verdict on Codemasters’ latest release. You can also read our DIRT 5 written review and stay tuned for more about the game across the…Continue reading “WATCH: DIRT 5 video review”»

Hello there! I’m glad you found this page. As you’re here then, you may as well watch the trailer for the Traxion Podcast above. By doing so, you won’t learn much about racing video games, esports or simulators, but you will get an insight into the minds of three racing-mad individuals. Each week we shall…Continue reading “Welcome to The Traxion Podcast”»