F1 racing game fans won't be left out in the cold this fall, as Codemasters has announced that an F1 2013 game for Xbox 360 and PS3 is slated to release with two distinct editions, one of which is limited in nature. The game is part of Codemasters' exclusive multi-year deal with Formula One World Championship Limited. The F1 2013 game will be available worldwide in two editions: F1 2013 and F1 2013: Classic Edition. F1 2013: Classic Edition is a limited-edition, premium package that includes F1 2013, which features … [Read more...]
Test Drive: Ferrari Racing Legends Preview
I've had a lot of fun playing the Test Drive series, from the franchise's days in the arcades to its appearances on the current-gen consoles. The twists and turns on its digitized streets have been met by similar changes in gameplay and tone, with the latest evolution coming in the form of vehicles from a single manufacturer: Ferrari. True to form, Test Drive: Ferrari Racing Legends lives up to its name by providing "test drives" of some of the world's most storied and exotic cars, including decades-old racers. It's … [Read more...]
Ubisoft Unveils Mad Riders, New Off-Road Racing Game for XBLA, PSN
Today, Ubisoft announced that Mad Riders, an adrenaline-fueled off-road arcade racing game, is coming to Xbox Live Arcade and PlayStation Network this spring. A PC version will also be available. Mad Riders, developed by Techland, will see players performing amazing aerial stunts and racing at breathtaking speeds on over 45 tracks from all over the world. To gain the edge on the competition, players will need to use their Boost skill wisely and take advantage of shortcuts hidden in the tracks. For players who want … [Read more...]
Test Drive: Ferrari Racing Legends Unveiled for Xbox 360 and PS3, Will Release This Spring
There's a new racing game on the horizon from Atari, one that's catered specifically to Ferrari fans. Called Test Drive: Ferrari Racing Legends, the latest chapter in the Test Drive saga focuses exclusively on the Ferrari brand with more than 70 years of the world’s most recognizable performance cars. Test Drive: Ferrari Racing Legends is slated to ship for the Xbox 360, PS3 and PC this spring. Atari promises that Test Drive: Ferrari Racing Legends will have "detailed racing physics" and a car lineup that spans … [Read more...]
Need for Speed The Run Races onto Xbox 360, PS3
The next chapter in the always-fun Need for Speed series has shipped to retail today, yet Need for Speed The Run includes more than in-car racing gameplay. For the first time in the Need for Speed series, Need for Speed The Run lets players control the driver outside of the drivers seat in select scenarios, from running across urban rooftops to escaping NPC foes in remote areas of the United States. Need for Speed The Run is a cross-country race from California to New York in which the prize is $25 million. Players … [Read more...]
Dirt 3 Review
Rally is a sport that fascinates me, purely out of the danger aspect not only for the drivers and their navigators, but also for the fans. How many other spectator sports can you stand a couple of feet away from the action involving 500+ horsepower as the vehicles careen around dusty potholes corners and slide on icy straight-aways with nothing but a plastic rope or a small tree between them. That being said though, I’ve never been one to want to dive headfirst into a racing title that didn’t feature the words Burnout … [Read more...]