Ubisoft might have sanded off the rough edges a bit too much, but it works
by Phil Iwaniuk
The backlash against Sony’s decision to stop making physical discs is growing
It's been one week since Sony announced that they'd be ceasing physical disc production of new games releasing for its PlayStation consoles from January 2028. And it wouldn't be the least bit hyperbolic to say that the news has
by Phil Iwaniuk
The original devs are back onboard and are targeting a 2027 release
To be an F1 fan is to spend your Sunday afternoons tutting and muttering to disinterested loved ones about how you would have managed the undercut better. Playsport Games understands this better than anyone, that it's just as engrossing to be
by Phil Iwaniuk
We’ve played it, and we’re impressed
A long time ago in a boardroom far away, some quite clever game developers dreamed up a racing game to coincide with the release of 1999's summer blockbuster, Star Wars Episode 1: The Discarded Jar-Jar Binks Lunchbox. That game was
by Phil Iwaniuk
Spoiler alert: There’s a Testarossa in there
You'll never guess what-there's been some actual Grand Theft Auto VI news. Not the kind of convoluted nonsense you keep seeing on your news feed, but significant new info from developer Rockstar detailing all the preorder bonus items in
by Phil Iwaniuk
The expo took place in Charlotte, North Carolina
Great news for people who spend their spare time pretending to be racing car drivers, because after several successful shows in Germany, SimRacing Expo made its first appearance in North America at the home of NASCAR, Charlotte, North Carolina.Gathering together some
‘Goldeneye’ finally gets a worthy successor
James Bond, like his cinematic fellows, Aliens and Lord of the Rings, is a property that seems a slam dunk for video games until you actually play the games and realize that at least half of them are awful. It should be
by Phil Iwaniuk
It’s set in the French Riviera
Maverick Games' bizarre countdown featuring a Fiat Multipla finally ticked down to zero last night, and the mystery title now has a name: Clutch. After over three years of development, the studio founded by Playground Games (Forza Horizon) and Codemasters (F1, Dirt
by Angelo Nieto
Beyond the flashy crashes, it’s quite the sophisticated simulator under the hood
If you spend enough time scroll short-form content on your app of choice, you're bound to run into a certain genre of video. The kind that places cars in wacky situations, like trying to dodge giant rotating hammers or attempting
by Angelo Nieto
They’re not the fastest, but they’re definitely the coolest
Forza Horizon 6 is here, and it's pretty perfect. One of the only downsides is the smaller vehicle roster versus its predecessor, but with more than 550 available at launch you're hardly limited for choice.You'll see articles out
by Phil Iwaniuk
The battle between open-world racers is much closer than you think
You might have spotted that a little game called Forza Horizon 6 has arrived. Signs of its arrival include eerily quiet comments sections beneath the latest garish restomod reveal, the conspicuous absence of aftermarket exhaust sounds in the late-night air, and,
by Phil Iwaniuk
Finally, video-game merch that looks cool
Spend enough time in games media and you'll passively amass a collection of dubious merchandise with copious fake blood, but no obvious function or sense of style. Omega evidently hasn't been paying attention to the industry's received wisdom, though,
by Phil Iwaniuk
The most accomplished chapter of the series
Even if your only exposure to Japanese car culture is a yearly drink-along rewatch of Fast and Furious Tokyo Drift, there's no denying the draw of the country's unique take on all things automotive. With that in mind, it'
Playing at this moment could get you banned until December 9999
Forza Horizon 6, the most anticipated racing game of the year, has just jumped the lights. Although it's not out until May 19 (or May 15 for early access players), its game files were temporarily (and mistakenly) released in unencrypted form
by Phil Iwaniuk
Time to hone your playing skills
Words feel a rather blunt instrument to express how good Assetto Corsa Rally is, though we've tried to wield them many times to make that point. Meaty and meticulous, it feels convincing to drive in a way that actually instills primal
by Phil Iwaniuk
TopGear.com just got its first taste of everybody’s new favorite racing game
Yes, we've played it and we can exclusively report that it feels like...well, it feels like a Forza Horizon game. Playground Games has taken the phrase "if it ain't broke, don't start hitting it with a hammer" to
Is that a good thing, though?
Look, no one's saying Forza Horizon 6 won't be great. We're sure it will. It always is. But there's something about the upcoming arcade racer's latest gameplay preview that lands awkwardly with us. Doing the same thing
by Phil Iwaniuk
It’s not the first time the scientists at Cortical Labs have done this
Yes, that headline is accurate. Somewhere out there in the world there's a petri dish full of human brain bits that's able to play seminal 1993 shooter Doom. No, we don't know what to do with that information either.
by Phil Iwaniuk
It achieved that by cherry-picking what made it great through all three decades
Raccoon City survivors are dying in mysterious circumstances. A young FBI agent returns to the hotel where her mother was murdered eight years ago and learns she's being stalked. A pallid chap wearing too many spectacles at once is turning people
by Phil Iwaniuk
To say we’re excited for this is an understatement
We're excited for Forza Horizon 6. You're excited for Forza Horizon 6. Anyone who's familiar with the franchise is excited for Forza Horizon 6. The hype is absolutely real.Each one has been a hit so far, but what
