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New Test Drive Unlimited Solar Crown content coming next week

A full reveal of Test Drive Unlimited Solar Crown, with some potential gameplay footage, is set to be showcased sometime i the next ten days, publisher Nacon revealed.

Semir OmerovicAPRIL 12

This week's Switch releases: Apex Legends, Crash 4, WRC 9, and more

We take a look at this week's upcoming games for Nintendo Switch, with great titles like Apex Legends, Crash 4: It's About Time, Battle Brothers and World Rally Championship 9 headed to the Nintendo's eShop store.

MARCH 8

Dirt 5 is free on Steam for a limited time

Codemasters have confirmed that their racer Dirt 5 will be free to play on Steam from tomorrow - March 4 until March 8, 2021. During the free trial, players will get to experience the full version of the game.

Semir OmerovicMARCH 3

Gran Turismo 7 has been delayed

PlayStation's Jim Ryan shared some exciting news today but there's also one that will disappoint players. The upcoming racing game Gran Turismo 7 has been delayed to 2022 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Semir OmerovicFEBRUARY 23

Dirt 5 gets Energy Content Pack with new rides, events and more

Codemasters have released a brand new update for Dirt 5, adding a fresh batch of content to the game. The update Energy Content Pack brings new cars, Playgrounds items, events and more.

Semir OmerovicFEBRUARY 22

EA officially complete the acquisition of Codemasters

Today, EA have officially announced the completion of their acquisition of Codemasters, the development studio behind many racing game series such as F1, Dirt Rally and Grid. EA officially complete the acquisition of Codemasters

Semir OmerovicFEBRUARY 18

WRC 9 FIA Rally Star DLC launches with a half year-long competition

Nacon announced that the Rally Star DLC for WRC 9 is now available along with a competition that will last for six months.

FEBRUARY 13

Screenshots of Forza Horizon 5's Japan map reportedly leak online

Two screenshots of what appears to be a map from Forza Horizon 5 have surfaced online. If legit, this leak confirms Japan as the setting of the next Forza game.

Semir OmerovicFEBRUARY 11

Forza Horizon 4 coming to Steam, Hot Wheels vehicles confirmed

Microsoft and Playground Games announced that Forza Horizon 4 will be coming to Steam in March 2021, with all the bells and whistles you can think of.

FEBRUARY 8

#DRIVE headed for Switch - crossing the finish line on February 16

PM Studios' new title #DRIVE is roaring onto Nintendo Switch this February. The endless driver inspired by movies from the 70s and 80s will be available for the platform on February 16.

FEBRUARY 8

EA intend to become the "world leader in racing games"

Now that the directors of Codemasters have approved the proposed takeover by Electronic Arts, the American-based publisher plan to release at least one racing game each year and become "the world leader in racing games".

Semir OmerovicFEBRUARY 3

F1 2020 patch 1.15 is out now, here's what it does

Codemasters have released the latest patch update for the official Formula 1 game for PC, PS4, Xbox One platforms, while Stadia gamers will have to wait a bit longer.

JANUARY 19

Rumour: Forza Horizon 4 is getting a Hot Wheels DLC this Spring

It looks like Hot Wheels rides will once again return to Forza series. This time, the DLC should be coming to Forza Horizon 4 sometime during Spring 2021, according to Xbox insiders.

Semir OmerovicJANUARY 14

Dirt 5 update 2.0 now out, fixes low geometry bug on Xbox Series X and more

Codemasters have released a new patch for their racer Dirt 5. One of the notable improvements is a fix for low geometry bug which was exclusive for Xbox Series X.

Semir OmerovicDECEMBER 22

Gran Turismo 7 no longer targeting first half of 2021; coming only to PS5

Sony have updated PlayStation 5 launch ad from November to remove the target release window for their upcoming racing sim Gran Turismo 7. It seems the game is no longer coming in the first half of 2021 and will be PS5-only title.

Semir OmerovicDECEMBER 8

WRC 9 gets new content in an update for last gen consoles

Nacon released an update for WRC 9, featuring new maps, vehicles and more but it's only the last-gen consoles and PC that can enjoy it for the time being.

DECEMBER 7

Electro Ride: The Neon Racing has arrived to Nintendo Switch

Electro Ride: The Neon Racing is making its debut on the Nintendo Switch. The game features a dynamic driving model, vehicles and race tracks inspired by Eastern Bloc countries, multiple game modes and an original synth-wave soundtrack.

NOVEMBER 30

Forza Horizon 5 could release in 2021, before Forza Motorsport game

According to reliable industry insider and journalist Jeff Grubb, Forza Horizon 5 could release before Forza Motorsport. Grubb says the next Forza Horizon game might come out next year.

Semir OmerovicNOVEMBER 27

Dirt 5 update tackles PlayStation, Xbox crashing, tweaks DualSense triggers

Codemasters have already rolled out Dirt 5's update v1.04 for PC platforms, and now it's time for PlayStation and Xbox, in both current and next-gen iterations.

NOVEMBER 17

Need For Speed: Hot Pursuit Remastered is now available

EA and Criterion Games have launched Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit Remastered for the fans who were waiting to get it since the original 2010 version.

NOVEMBER 6

Drift 21 update changes the way tires behave

ECC Games and 505 Games announced a new update for Drift 21, which is trucking through the Early Access on Steam. It should make tire choices more meaningful, along with plenty of other upgrades.

NOVEMBER 4

WRC 9 on Xbox Series X: Up to 120 FPS, faster loading times and more

WRC 9 will be a launch title for Microsoft's next-gen consoles Xbox Series X and Series S. The devs also confirmed that the game has a performance mode that can push up to 120 FPS.

Semir OmerovicNOVEMBER 4

Codemasters show off Dirt 5's utilisation of Radeon RX 6000 series

If AMD's announcement of the RX 6000 series didn't satisfy your graphics urges, then how about a taste of Codemasters' racing sim Dirt 5 running all the latest and greatest Radeon tech.

OCTOBER 29

PACER races onto PlayStation 4 and PC - Xbox One version to follow

PACER arrives today for PlayStation 4, PS4 Pro and PC (via Steam). R8 Games' anti-gravity combat racing game will soon land for Xbox One and Xbox One X as well.