Project Cars 2, Slightly Mad Studios' racing sim, is much improved over the first game, with better graphics and handling, double the cars, and more tracks than any other racing game. But can it stack up to the Forza series in actual quality?
Redout: Lightspeed Edition is an ultrafast racer in the style of F-Zero and Wipeout. With lots of content, amazing track design, split-screen and online multiplayer, and upcoming Xbox One X support, Redout is officially the Xbox racer of the future.
There's something special about recreating the magic of playing with toy cars. That's what Micro Machines World Series tries to do with its miniature toy cars racing in gigantic environments. But major design issues make this one hard to recommend.
For years, Wipeout set the standard for futuristic racing games. Sadly, Wipeout has long-since disappeared. This year, Formula Fusion is set to carry on the mantel on Xbox One and Steam. Are you ready for the fastest racing the future has to offer?
Destruction-heavy arcade racing game FlatOut 4 has just arrived on Xbox One in Europe (with a North American release coming in May). But don't worry, you can already import it from anywhere in the world. Is it worth the effort? Read on to find out!
Table Top Racing: World Tour is an arcade-style racer for Xbox One in which tiny cars race around tracks built on tables. With tons of events, sharp graphics, and online multiplayer, it's a much bigger game than the pint-sized cars doing the racing.
A comfortable seat is just as important as the rest of your gaming equipment. The RapidX Finish Line is a stylish chair designed for both work and play. But does this premium chair deliver the goods? Read on.
Last week we reviewed the Thrustmaster TX Racing Wheel, the best steering wheel available for Xbox One at present. Racing wheel controllers are not meant to be used on the lap – just imagine if your car's steering wheel shifted about every time you turned or moved your legs. The TX Racing Wheel includes a clamp for attachment to a table or desk, but that's not especially sexy and might...
One of our favorite games on Windows Phone, Pako, has just received an update with three new levels for now a total of eight different locations: the Mall, Suburbia, Cemetery, Highway, Square, Oldtown, Desert Rally, and Arena. If you haven't played this addictive game before, the goal is to drive away from police vehicles as long as possible before you crash or they catch you. Want to...
If you're into racing games, you might want to check out OverVolt: crazy slot cars. What makes it different from most racing games is that you control miniature slot cars. You spin out if you go too fast on turns, so it's good to know when to let go of the accelerator. Check out our hands-on video and gameplay on the Nokia Lumia Icon after the break. Features: Control your...
A new teaser trailer has been released for Forza Horizon 2. It's a short video, and features what appears to be in-game footage of the 2015 Lamborghini Huracán, showing details of the car before we watch it speed off down the track. The video closes with a reminder to watch Micosoft's E3 2014 Media Briefing, which will happen on Monday, June 9 at 9:30 am Pacific. Forza Horizon 2 was...
Yesterday, I counted a side-scrolling racer called Old School Racer 2 as one of the best games of May. That game started out pretty challenging, its beginning courses requiring lots of tries to navigate successfully. If you’ve played the Trials series, you know how tough (and fun) that sort of racer can be. Today we check out a slightly easier 2D racer/driving game, this one from...
Goldfish in the Sewer is a relatively new racing game for Windows Phone that approaches things from a different angle. You are tasked with racing a goldfish through the twists and turns of the local sewer system for time. Make the run fast enough to earn a medal and you get to advance to the next race. Goldfish in the Sewer has potential with nice graphics and challenging game play....
Asphalt 8: Airborne is one of the best racing games available for Windows Phone 8 and Windows 8. The graphics are stunning, game play challenging and you'll find yourself leaning into the turns as you speed down the track. An update was pushed out this morning for Asphalt 8: Airborne, taking the game to version 1.3.1a and adds the SSC Tuatara sports car to the game's garage. We have...
Mini Motor Racing is a relatively new Windows Phone 8 arcade styled racing game with quality graphics and challenging racecourses. The cars remind me of those miniature RC cars and there are plenty racing car styles to unlock. Add over three-hundred races to win with two racing modes and Mini Motor Racing will not grow stale too quick. The game has seen decent success over on iOS and...
Windows Phone Central Game Roundup: Car Racing Games While there are plenty of games in the Windows Phone Store, racing games can be some of the more enjoyable genres available. Some are so intense you can feel the g-forces pulling at you as you take on a sharp curve or get sideswiped by a competitor. This week’s Windows Phone Central roundup focuses on the top racing games that...
Race Illegal: High Speed 3D is one of the more recent racing games available for Windows Phone 8. The game offers nice 3D graphics, several gaming modes and hopes to fill your need for speed. Along with the multiple gaming modes, Race Illegal: High Speed 3D offers twenty racetracks to conquer and nine cars to choose from and customize. The game has had its fair share of success over on...
Take a break from playing with all the new features of Windows Phone 8.1 and play some actual games. If you’re into racing games, it may be worthwhile to check out Uber Racer. The game has been available for iOS for a while, but now Windows Phone users can play it too. It’s not related to the popular car booking service, in case you were wondering. Head past the break to watch our...
The Formula 1 season starts this Sunday, March 16th. It consists of a series of races, known as Grand Prix, held throughout the world on purpose-built circuits and public roads. The season opener is being held in Australia. If you are following the races, you should check out the ESPNF1 app for Windows Phone. The official ESPNF1 Windows Phone app provides news, standings, driver...
Poppy Kart is a relatively new racing game for Windows Phone 8 that takes a bit of a pixelated approach to things. The story line has Froggy running away from home and her dad has challenged you to find her by racing your way through the various levels of game play. Poppy Kart has a “Mario Kart” feel to things and the pixelated graphics gives the game a retro appearance. Storyline...