A late and fairly rare European-only release for the Atari 2600 and 7800 consoles is set to return next year, as Atari brings back Fatal Run 2089 for release in 2025 on PC, Switch, PlayStation and Xbox. The original Fatal Run was developed by Sculptered Software, and one of the final two titles officially released for the Atari 2600 back in 1990. And it was also the largest … [Read more...]
Horizon Chase 2 Launches For More Consoles In May 2024
After already arriving for the Nintendo Switch and the PC via the Epic Games Store, Horizon Chase 2 launches for more consoles in May 2024. It will be available for the PlayStation 4 and 5, Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S from the 30th of the month, with online multiplayer and crossplay covering all versions and platforms. The latest in the series from Aquiris Game Studio, it … [Read more...]
New Star GP Released On Steam Early Access
The first racing title from British indie developers New Star Games is now available for PC gamers, with New Star GP released on Steam Early Access. It's currently priced at £14.99, with an increase planned for the full release. And if you do invest now, you're get an exclusive bonus with the Lucas 05 bodyshell. It's purely cosmetic, but will be selectable when you're … [Read more...]
InRun Launches For Steam and Meta Quest On July 18, 2023
Fancy arcade racing with a standard perspective or in virtual reality? InRun launches for Steam and Meta Quest on July 18, 2023, with the claim that the VR support won't produce any motion sickness. The basics of the driving is familiar from various arcade racers over the years. You'll need to dodge traffic in the dynamic world and collect 'style balloons', including some … [Read more...]
Retro Arcade Racer New Star GP Announced
British indie developer New Star Games has joined the list of game creators inspired by the 1990s, with retro arcade racer New Star GP announced for Steam Early Access soon, and console versions later in 2023. Founded and led by Buckingham-based Simon Read, the studio previously worked on New Star Soccer, which won a BAFTA in 2013, along with Retro Bowl and Retro Goal. And … [Read more...]
Slipstream Gets A Free 5th Anniversary Expansion
Celebrating the half decade since it was originally released by Brazilian indie developer Ansdor, arcade racer Slipstream gets a free 5th anniversary expansion named 'blue hour'. This follows a recent game update which has made some major changes to the game. The most recent V1.3 update brings back a skill-based rubberbanding which means the AI might brake more when it's … [Read more...]
Retro Arcade Racer Classic Sport Driving Due In June 2023
Continuing the trend of indie titles, there's now retro arcade racer Classic Sport Driving due in June 2023 for the PC, as the first game from developers Pixel Wrappers. And you can try it for yourself with a free demo available via Steam. It's due for a full release on June 12th, 2023, and has been inspired by classic arcader racers including OutRun, the Lotus Turbo … [Read more...]
Switch Racer Sunrise GP Launches On April 20th, 2023
There's a new option for casual arcade racing on the Nintendo eShop as Switch racer Sunrise GP launches on April 20th, 2023, with a 10% discount for anyone pre-ordering before then. The game will normally cost $14.99 or €14.99, and was originally announced back in March 2022 for release later in the year. Opting for the cartoon-style aesthetic, but with 21 cars inspired by … [Read more...]
New Sunrise GP Trailer Released
Announced back in March for the Nintendo Switch, there's a new Sunrise GP trailer released to build anticipation for the arcade racing title promised for release this year. The exact launch date will apparently be announced soon, but should definitely be in 2022. And we do know it's being developed by Garage 5 and published by Gamedust, with a single-player campaign mode, … [Read more...]
Sunrise GP Announced For The Nintendo Switch
The trend for retro arcade racers continues with Sunrise GP announced for the Nintendo Switch and a planned release date in 2022. It's being developed by Garage 5 for publication by Gamedust with a cartoon-style aesthetic to try and attract drivers from other games. Game modes include the single-player Sunrise GP campaign, involving a series of Grand Prix at what's described … [Read more...]
Speed 3: Grand Prix Launches On Steam
It's not the long-awaited sequel to Keanu Reeves on a bus, but as Speed 3: Grand Prix launches on Steam, the game does promise explosive and fast action. So much so, the description includes a warning that it's not a sim, if you haven't previously tried the PS4, PS5, Xbox One or Switch versions. It's developed by BadBoys Game Studio and published by Lion Castle … [Read more...]
Formula Retro Racing Arrives On PlayStation Consoles
There have been a few 1990s-inspired arcade racing games released over the last year or so. The combination of simple gameplay, and nostalgia for the likes of Virtua Racing, seem to appeal to smaller indie developers, and now Formula Retro Racing arrives on PlayStation consoles as a digital download. It's been developed by Repixel8, the Leamingon Spa-based one-man team of … [Read more...]
Pacer Patch 1.06 Released
Some developers seem to be constantly updating and improving their releases, and R8 Games seen to be among those companies with Pacer Patch 1.06 released just three days after Patch 1.05. It's a smaller list for the update as more and more niggles are being fixed, particularly around the online multiplayer. And once again they've listed the known issues that are being worked … [Read more...]
Electro Ride: The Neon Racing Set For Switch Release
Electro Ride: The Neon Racing is set to be released on the Nintendo Switch via the eShop on November 27th, 2020. The arcade racing game has been available for the PC since July, and has a fairly unique look. Created by Sylwester Osik, the cars and city circuits are modelled on those you'd find in the 20th Century Eastern Bloc. So you can see references to Warsaw, East … [Read more...]
Free Hotshot Racing Big Boss Bundle DLC Released
There's even more retro racing action to enjoy with the new free Hotshot Racing Big Boss Bundle DLC released now for the game. Available since September 2020, the arcade racer combines modern features with graphics inspired by the 3D virtura games of the 1990s. The free Hotshot Racing Big Boss Bundle DLC expands the content in the game with a new mode, and four new … [Read more...]