Due for release at some point this year from Funselektor and Strelka Games, you can play the Golden Lap demo until June 17th, 2024, as part of the Steam Next Fest event. The demo version of the minimalist motorsport management game includes both Quick Race and Career Modes. Set in a classic era of racing, you can either select a pre-built team, or take on a four-race mini … [Read more...]
Art of Rally Update V1.5.5 Released
Despite Funselektor Labs now working on Golden Lap alongside Strelka Games, and teasing a new off-road game, some small remaining issues have been fixed with Art of Rally Update V1.5.5 released. While the three minor issues covered by the update probably aren't a big issue for many players, the more interesting development is a new beta branch version of the game with … [Read more...]
Is Funselektor Labs Teasing A New Off-Road Game?
Already working in collaboration with Strelka games on management title Golden Lap, is Funselektor Labs teasing a new off-road game? The company founded by Dune Casu has finished all planned content releases for Art of Rally and has said it will be focusing on new games. It was easy to assume that referred to the minimalist motorsport management and strategy of Golden Lap, … [Read more...]
Art Of Rally Update v1.5.2 Released
Funselektor Labs continue tmake minor fixes and improvements with Art of Rally Update v1.5.2 released. While the team recently announced they sadly had to make three members redundant (if you're looking for a developer, technical producer or technical lead, their details are listed here), they're still actively supporting Art of Rally with two downloads already made available … [Read more...]
Art of Rally Update v1.5.1 Released
A number of fixes have arrived with Art of Rally Update v1.5.1 released for the overhead rally game, including solving bugs with custom liveries not reloading, or causing high memory usage and crashes. It's a relatively small list, with the improvements limited to the overall leaderboard connectivity, but there are some useful fixes, including damage not saving correctly … [Read more...]
Art of Rally Mobile Version Delayed Until January 2024
There's been a slightly delay with the Art of Rally Mobile Version delayed until January 2024 for iOS, and the Android edition following at a later date. Announced earlier this year, the mobile release is being handled by Noodlecake Games, who said that the extra time is needed to hone the controls, optimise the performance across devices, and add support for more 3rd party … [Read more...]
Art of Rally Australia DLC Due Out On November 16th, 2023
After originally releasing the overhead rally game back in 2020, developers Funselektor Labs have added plenty of free content to keep things interesting. And now the final addition arrives with the paid Art of Rally Australia DLC due out on November 16th, 2023. Given that the Indonesia expansion was provided for nothing in September 2022, and Kenya back in 2021, it's fair … [Read more...]
Art of Rally Update V1.4.4 Released
There's a small list of changes for a 3.07GB download with Art of Rally Update v1.4.4 released on the PC. The biggest improvement is for the AI, with drivers in the lower and middle brackets now racing more consistently and competitively. Along with a bigger challenge from the AI drivers, you might also find various exploits have now been fixed and patched. Funselektor … [Read more...]
Art of Rally Update v1.4.3 Released For The PC
It should be a little easier to land jumps in the future with the new Art of Rally update v1.4.3 released for the PC edition of the isometric rallying game. With more predictable and manageable landings, you're less likely to loss a record-setting time at the final moment, and it could be time to revisit your existing times for some improvements. There's no word on when the … [Read more...]
Absolute Drift Switch Boxed Premium Edition For 2023
We've previously written about special physical edition of Absolute Drift being released for the Switch by Serenity Forge. But now it appears there's another Absolute Drift Switch boxed Premium Edition for 2023. Like the existing version, it's published by Serenity Forge, but the design and manufacture is being handled by Meridiem Games. And the difference is that while the … [Read more...]
Free Art of Rally Indonesia Expansion Arrives In September
One of the best overhead racing games will get a little bigger when the free Art of Rally Indonesia expansion arrives in September. The new location will be released on September 22nd for the PC via Steam, and will then appear shortly after for the Switch, PlayStation and Xbox versions. And you'll be able to compete in six new stages, with two more game soundtrack songs and … [Read more...]
Small Art Of Rally Update V1.3.5 Released
While excitement builds for the free Indonesia content coming soon, there's been a small Art Of Rally Update V1.3.5 released by Funselektor Labs to fix various issues in preparation. Most of the changes are pretty small, although there was an issue with car damage persisting between game modes, and two player cars spawning at the start of a stage. Along with a gap being … [Read more...]
Art of Rally Indonesia Update and Special Physical Releases
We've always enjoyed the overhead action of the Funselektor titles, and now there's going to be a free Art of Rally Indonesia Update coming soon, along with pre-orders opening for standard and collectors physical editions, along with an audio sountrack vinyl LP. The new location will add six new stages and a freeroam area, along with the usual unlockables. And from the … [Read more...]
Art of Rally Update V1.3.4 Released
A variety of issues have been fixed with Art of Rally Update V1.3.4 released for everyone's favourite overhead rallying game. Funselektor Labs have updated the Steamworks SDK, and solved a number of issues, including occasions when damage wouldn't be correctly carried over between stages. And there was also a problem where custom liveries could cause a memory leak, along … [Read more...]
Absolute Drift Gets A Physical Release For The Switch
Originally released for the PC in 2015, Absolute Drift gets a physical release for the Switch with a premium package now available to pre-order from Serenity Forge. The first game developed by Funselektor Labs, who have gone on to also release Art of Rally, it's generally been available as a digital download as the title was released for the Xbox and PlayStation consoles. … [Read more...]