And we love every bit of it
by Phil Iwaniuk
This game franchise is going strong
Arcade racers are few and far between these days, so it's always worth fist-bumping a new one as it tears past. So let's meet the next one: Hot Wheels Let's Race: Ultimate Speed sounds like it may well
by Phil Iwaniuk
TopGear.com was able to try out the game aead of the Nintendo Switch 2 launch
Mario Kart, but in an open world. It's one of those combinations that didn't seem blindingly obvious until Nintendo went and did it, at which point suddenly it made perfect sense. For the developers, it must have been a moment
The best Japan-centric racing game in years
Did you ever spend your childhood in Timezone using your allowance to upgrade your car in Wangan Midnight? If that game is familiar, well, we have the perfect game for you. Tokyo Xtreme Racer (Shutoko Battle in Japan) is not a new
Of course there are a few racers in here
They say 'time makes a fool of us all.' Well, that's only true if you sold your PlayStation 1 at some point in the last three decades and forgot about the absolute classic games in its library. Three decades later, what
by Phil Iwaniuk
Those were the days
We recently scratched a nostalgic itch and listed Need For Speed's most iconic cars. Top of the list? You already know. Obviously it's that 2005 M3 GTR from NFS: Most Wanted.Either EA's been eavesdropping on our coffee breaks,
by Phil Iwaniuk
Well, since we have a bit of time until GTA 6 arrives
The clue's always been in the title. Without the autos, gaming's grandest theft simulator would be a tediously pedestrian crime endeavor. Imagine jogging six blocks to go and rough up some cartel members, and then legging it home again-unthinkable.
by Phil Iwaniuk
This game’s starting to look like a work of art
It's hard to imagine a world in which Assetto Corsa Evo releases and isn't absolutely wondrous. The original 2014 AC is still a titan of sim sandbox racing thanks to its modding community, and 2018's Assetto Corsa Competizione remains
by Phil Iwaniuk
Do you remember playing this—and being invested in it—as a child?
There aren't many driving game experiences you'd class as 'horror.' The closest most people get is trying to drive a night race at the Nürburgring Nordschleife in Gran Turismo. But that's because most people haven't played Sega'
In all their pixely glory
We've left out the Escudo since we felt it had a bigger impact in later games. But as far as compromises go, the Cultus Pikes Peak is a pretty good one. With 786hp squeezed out of its unique powertrain-a pair
Nostalgia is powerful thing
Racing games have always been part of the gaming zeitgeist. From simulations that strive for realism like Gran Turismo and the Forza series, to more arcade-y affairs like the Need for Speed and the Burnout series, there has always been something
Those were the days
Perhaps the go-to overpowered car in the first instalment of the game, this livery is based loosely on Team Oreca's #51 competitor for the 1996 Le Mans 24 Hours. With a naturally aspirated V10 sending 690hp to the rear wheels,
Good thing there weren’t race stewards involved
With Formula 1 returning to the Miami Grand Prix and EA's F1 24 game releasing imminently on May 31st, perhaps this sight was inevitable: The smooth operator himself, Carlos Sainz Jr., racing Miami Dolphins Jalen Ramsey and Jaylen Waddle, and F1
by Phil Iwaniuk
The GTA series has been motoring along at unsafe speeds since 1997
Rockstar Games has announced that the first trailer for its upcoming Grand Theft Auto 6 will be shown in December 2023.Studio co-founder Sam Houser made the announcement in an X statement, following a Bloomberg report that suggested the game could
by TopGear.com
And that’s not a bad thing
If you want a clear example of how Formula 1 has transformed from a sport into a global entertainment megabrand, you only have to look at the ludicrous new Las Vegas circuit in F1 23, which you get the opportunity to drive
It better play as well as it looks
It's been a while since we heard about Forza Motorsport. The XBox exclusive simcade is getting a bit of a reboot for its latest iteration, to a point that it won't be called Forza Motorsport 8. Yup, we're starting
The melodramatic story mode provides popcorn moments in between the racing
What all true Formula 1 fans know is that 50% of the fun is the on-track action and the other 50% is the petty squabbling between drivers who have just touched wheels at 180mph. In fact, after a few processional races
Here’s a quick preview of the new ‘Rally Adventure’ expansion
Rally fans, your prayers have been answered. Forza has announced its second major expansion to Forza Horizon 5 based around the 'rugged Sierra Nueva region.' Get those bobble hats and thermoflasks ready.You'll also have access to 10 new vehicles including
by TopGear.com
The in-game photos give us a sneak peek
Do you want the good news first or the bad news? The bad news is that we're going to have to wait a little longer for the already-quite-long-awaited reboot of Forza Motorsport.Where previously the game was
Ready your couches
There's nothing quite like the start of a new year. The renewal of hope, the opportunity to take stock of your life and, most importantly, a whole 12 months' worth of new upcoming racing games to salivate over. The year 2023
The game was memorable for an entire generation
For a certain generation of gamers, the opening strains of 'All I Want' by punk band The Offspring are inextricably linked to the image of a bright yellow taxi launching clear over a San Francisco-style trolley car. Sega's open world
