If you fancy a slightly unusual retro racer, then Ridge Racer 64 is now available via Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack subscribers. And it's good timing as the game celebrates its 25th anniversary in February. Released in 2000, it stands out in the Ridge Racer series by being the first game that wasn't actually developed by Namco. The name was licensed to Nintendo, … [Read more...]
Over The Hill Revealed By Funselektor And Strelka Games
We've seen teasers for a while, but we know now an off-road adventure game will be arriving soon with Over The Hill revealed by Funselektor and Strelka Games. Officially the title is all lower case, but 'over the hill' looks terrible in headlines. It's a free-roaming offroad exploration game which uses a similar minimalist art style to Art Of Rally, but this time you can … [Read more...]
2025 iRacing Daytona 24 Is Spoiled By A Ferrari Controversy
Plenty of sim racers will be celebrating the first big special event of the 2025 iRacing calendar, with more than 23,000 drivers competing across all splits. But the 2025 iRacing Daytona 24 is spoiled by a Ferrari controversy following a suspicious disconnection just under eight hours from the finish. The early stages of the race saw a battle in the GTP class between the BMW … [Read more...]
EA Sports WRC Le Maestros DLC Pack Content Revealed
Arriving on January 28th, 2025, the new EA Sports WRC Le Maestros DLC Pack will celebrate the rally successes of French drivers and manufacturers, along with adding new stages for the Rallye Monte Carlo and Rally de Portugal From 2004 until 2022, the World Rally Championship was a tale of two Sebastiens, with Loeb and then Ogier winning the world championship every year … [Read more...]
Assetto Corsa EVO Launches On Steam Early Access
The day has finally arrived, as Assetto Corsa EVO launches on Steam Early Access. As with any new game, there have been a few issues with servers overloading, and Kunos Simulazioni have already released version 0.1.1 to enable all of the 20 initial cars to be drivable in offline mode, rather than the original six starting vehicles you would normally have to choose … [Read more...]
Tokyo Xtreme Racer Release Date And Price Announced
The return of the Genki street racing franchise is happening even sooner than expected, with the Tokyo Xtreme Racer release date and price now confirmed. The game will become available worldwide from January 23rd, 2025 at midnight (Pacific Standard Time), which equates to 8am GMT or UTC. And it will cost you $29.99 in Early Access for a limited time. Current estimates for … [Read more...]
Tokyo Xtreme Racer Launches on Steam In January 2025
We knew Genki planned to bring back the iconic racing franchise after almost 20 years, but it's arriving sooner than expected as Tokyo Xtreme Racer launches on Steam in January 2025. It's currently scheduled to arrive as an Early Access title on January 23rd, and at release it will include a playable story mode up to roughly halfway through the game, with a focus on SP … [Read more...]
Monster Jam Showdown Aloha Expansion Now Available
Get five new vehicles, six tracks and an arena with the new Monster Jam Showdown Aloha Expansion now available as paid DLC priced at £11.99. The islands of Hawaii are the location for the expansion, which is also part of the first Season pass for Monster Jam Showdown. And to enjoy the experience, you also get the Chevrolet RV-based Wreckreation, the 1991 GMC Topkick log … [Read more...]
Open Wheel Manager 2 Gets A Full Release
After arriving in Early Access on Steam in October 2023, Open Wheel Manager 2 gets a full release on Steam with the arrival of the V1.0 update. Developed by Paprikash Games, and published by Microprose, the latest update adds a youth academy which allows you to sign drivers from a young age, save optimisation for the amount of data especially when you're running 10 or more … [Read more...]
Junkyard Rush Racing Is Released For The PC Via Steam
If you've run out of arcade racing games, then there's a new option as Junkyard Rush Racing is released for the PC via Steam. Apparently it's inspired by the spirit of the "Dukes of Hazzard", although it's not clear whether that's the 20-year-old film, or the 40-year-old TV show. It's developed by Hungarian developers isTOM Games, who started out making mobile apps and … [Read more...]
Euro Truck Simulator 2 Adds The Iveco S-Way
The successor to the Stralis was introduced by the Italian truck manufacturer in 2019, and now Euro Truck Simular 2 adds the Iveco S-Way, with the Arctic configuration of the flagship model designed for fuel efficency and long-distance transportation. And it's available to download for Euro Truck Sim 2 as free DLC, meaning the only cost will be when you visit an Iveco dealer … [Read more...]
Le Mans Ultimate Update 3 Arrives For December 2024
A number of new GT3 cars have been added as DLC or free content, along with improvements to tyre physics, aerodynamics, VR support and more as Le Mans Ultimate Update 3 arrives for December 2024. It introduces the LMTG3 class with the McLaren 720 LMGT3 added as free DLC for everyone, and the release of DLC Pack 3 for £13.99, which includes the BMW M4 LMGT3, the Chevrolet … [Read more...]
Top-Down Survival Car Combat Game Driveloop Due In 2025
More than a decade ago, I wrote about how one game I'd love to see remade was overhead driving title Tranz Am, which required you to survive a barren wasteland. And while it might look a lot more hectic, I'm definitely intrigued by the top-down survival car combat game Driveloop due in 2025 for the PC via Steam. Developed by indie studio Stunbyte, a new company apparently … [Read more...]
Burnin’ Rubber 6 Announced For Release In 2025
I can't remember ever trying the Burnin' Rubber series, but it's done well enough for a sixth instalment, with Burnin' Rubber 6 announced for release in 2025. It'll arrive for the PC via Steam, developed by Xform Games, who have been around since 2004. The Dutch team have previously released Race Day Rampage: Streamer Edition for broadcasting community races, Traffic Slam, … [Read more...]
MX vs ATV Legends Reflex Pack DLC and Update Released
Six classic tracks from the previous MX vs ATV Reflex title are now available with the MX vs ATV Legends Reflex Pack DLC and update released for the current entry in the series. The Reflex Pack is included in the Track Pack 2024 for MX vs ATV Legends, or can be bought seperately for £4.99. And it includes Boxcar Round 1 and 2, Fort Dodge Round 2 and 3, and the FMX versions … [Read more...]