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Need For Speed Nitro Still Stylin'
The Nintendo Wii entry in EA's reboot of the Need for Speed series continues to impress with sharp, stylish visuals. The DS version? Not so much. See if you can spot the difference! More »
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By Mike FaheyComment by Fatty Shcock: Oh my god, those are horrible graphics. I know people complain about how games are meant for the game... 11 Responses | Other threads
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Dirt 2 Wii Looks Rather Clean
The second game in the Colin McRae Dirt racing franchise marks the debut of the series on the Nintendo Wii. Here's an idea of what that will look like. More »
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By Mike FaheyComment by Vintage: now i can rally around with my wii remote... sweet! 9 Responses | Other threads
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MX Vs. ATV Reflex Preview: Right Stick Re-Imagined
Like the King Kong Vs Godzilla movie, the MX vs ATV gaming series cannot provide a satisfying answer about who or what would win in its titular contest, but the newest installment, Reflex, at least has a few very good ideas in it. More »
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Comment by okenny :) ...building bridges (to hide under): @Stephen Totilo: How would you compare this to PURE? It seems that visually, PURE has the leg up but I wonder... 5 Responses | Other threads
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Blur's Shocking Teaser Trailer
Following up yesterday's screens from Bizarre Creation's new weapon-based racer comes this teaser trailer, which demonstrates that good looks only get you so far in Blur. More »
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By Mike FaheyComment by James Gornall: Trailer was shocking (no pun intended) but it is about time for a new Twisted Metal Esque game 7 Responses | Other threads
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activision
Bizarre Creations Aims To Bring Fun Back To Racing
The team behind Project Gotham Racing hopes "make racing fun again" with Blur, a racer that features photo-realistic car and the ability to blast competitors out of the way with bursts of energy, Bizarre Creations said today.
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Comment by No I wouldn't like tea and crumpets: Sounds like Wipeout HD with cars. Pass, If I want a racer I'll play a racer if I want to play... 6 Responses | Other threads
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Fuel Tells Players Where To Go
Magical floating sky arrows replace the standard GPS system in the post-apocalyptic world of Codemasters' Fuel. More »
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By Mike FaheyComment by OptimusSlime: It's in your face and can't be ignored. Do people want big, ugly, annoying arrows showing them where to go?... 13 Responses | Other threads
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DiRT 2 Displays High Level Of Polish
New screens show off just how pretty a little mud can be in Codemasters' DiRT 2, the sequel to 2007's acclaimed off-road racer. More » -
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James Bond Racer Delayed to 2010
The James Bond racing game, which we first caught wind of late last year, has been pushed back to 2010 to give Bizarre Creations a bit more development breathing room. More »
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PSN Exclusive
GTi Club+ Speeds Onto PSN
Konami proudly announces that the HD remake of the beloved 1996 arcade racer GTi Club will be available today for purchase on the PlayStation Network in the form of GTi Club+. More »
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By Mike FaheyComment by Archaotic: Please have a demo, please have a demo, please have a demo. 18 Responses | Other threads
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need for speed
EA Brings Need For Speed To Life
The Need for Speed series has been slinging cars around tracks for nearly 15 years, and now EA is finally bringing the experience into the real world with Need for Speed Live. Announced today at the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) show in Las Vegas, Need for Speed Live is a celebration of car culture designed for fans of exotic cars and drift racing. The event will serve as a showcase for video games, exotic cars, music, and if I know anything about car shows, women in skimpy clothing laying across hoods. More »
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By Mike FaheyComment by twinturbo2: Again, why bother with this dreck when Midnight Club: Los Angeles is out? 3 Responses | Other threads
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By Owen GoodComment by MoeB: Has anyone here played Re-Volt? I loved that game. This sort of reminds me of that game. 3 Responses | Other threads
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Pure Review: Pure Fun
When you think Disney you don't typically think off-road racing. Which is probably why Disney Interactive bought up Black Rock Studios, a developer known for their off-road racing titles, including their work on the ATV Offroad Fury and MotoGP franchises. This time around the studio created Pure, a brand new franchise for Disney that focuses more on the exhilaration of speed and tricks than on the nitty-gritty of realism and detail.
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Comment by Artdeux: Something tells me you forgot that L1 or R1 (Rb Lb) modifies the tricks. The number is closer to 28. 8 Responses | Other threads
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Pure Demo Coming This Thursday
Is Pure really the next evolution of offroad racing? We'll be one step closer to knowing the answer to that question come Thursday, when a demo of Disney Interactive's racing title hits both Xbox Live and the PlayStation Network. The demo will feature a 3-lap race against 15 AI competitors on Italy's Mount Garda track - one of 35 tracks shipping with the full retail version of the game. The demo also includes a qualifying track that functions as a tutorial to get players up to speed, no pun intended. More »
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By Mike FaheyComment by Lanhoj: demo, yes. retail, no. I'm holding back on racing games for now. Burnout: Paradise is enough for me with it's updates. Might... 1 Responses | Other threads
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iRacing.com - "We Don’t Think Of Ourselves As A Game Company"
iRacing.com want to make it very clear - they don't make games. More »
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Comment by Ad-hominem: Poor guys. All that effort, just to be raped by Polyphony's GT 5, assuming it ever comes out. 16 Responses | Other threads
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real racing
Firemint Real Racing For iPhone/N-Gage
PocketGamer got a look at a new accelerometer-based mobile racing game from Firemint. More »
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Comment by freespeech2: I don't know, it would seem kinda annoying to have to tilt it back and forth like that when you're... more » | Other threads
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Comment by vamponymouse: OMGLMAO @ everyone freaking out and saying "WTF??? WYE ARNT TH3Y PUT1NG 1T ON MAH EKSBAWKS???" Not every game has to... more » | Other threads
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Race Driver: GRID Multiplayer Details
Codemasters has revealed details about the multiplayer aspects of it's latest entry in the TOCA series, Race Driver: GRID - just GRID in the states. The ambitious racing title will feature 12-player online races with full car damage, meaning that if I play the game I will spend all my time online trying to hurt your car. 32 online racing events will take place on 80 circuits across 15 international locations. More »
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By Mike FaheyComment by OrangeR: I downloaded the demo on my PS3 and as I saw the visuals on it I just couldn't stop laughing.... more » | Other threads
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new racing franchise
Codemasters Gets Formula One License
Codemasters scores another one for its racing lineup - the Colin McRae: DiRT and Race Driver: Grid creators acquired the exclusive rights to develop Formula 1 racing games for console, handheld and PC. The deal will let Codies feature all Grand Prix circuits, teams, cars and driver likenesses in its titles, with the first of these to launch in 2009. More »
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Comment by Thingriz: What a shame! Until they forget about the circle and rubber band type physics they use they'll never write a... more » | Other threads
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speed racer
Topps Launches Candy Coated Speed Racer Web Game
Topps, the purveyors of candy treats have just launched a little racing web based game to help promote the upcoming Speed Racer Movie, Speed Racer Candy Tracks The game is exactly what you'd expect from the title, a racing game with a Topps candy tie in. The tie in coming from a massive onslaught of in game advertising for all of their products from Bazooka gum to Ring Pops. The tracks may be pink and candy coated but this Flash game already seems ten times more interesting than the bore fest that is Speed Racer the Video Game. I'm sorry, but having to tack on "the Video Game" at the end automatically puts it on my "don't buy list." More »
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nascar 09
Jeff Gordon Is The Face Of NASCAR 09
Gamers racing to picked up EA's NASCAR 09 when it hits store shelves this June will be greeted by the smiling face of NASCAR legend Jeff Gordon. The four-time Winston Cup, three-time Daytona 500 winner will be lending more than his face to the franchise, as he will also be acting as your guide and mentor throughout this year's new career mode, "Sprint for the Cup"."It's exciting being on the cover of NASCAR 09," says Gordon. "The game is as real as it gets and it's been great being involved with it on this level. I look forward to helping gamers in NASCAR 09."
Awww, the guy is just too damn nice. It also helps that he is the only person in the entire world I would instantly recognize as a NASCAR driver, mainly due to his cameo in Looney Tunes: Back in Action. Sad, I know. More »
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By Mike FaheyComment by Nascarguy20: I have NASCAR 08 for XBOX360 and its a peas of shit. I hope NASCAR 09 would be better. more » | Other threads
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New WipEout HD Screens
A nice little gallery of screens here from WipEout HD which will be gracing the PlayStation Store soon. The game will be presented in full 1080p, running at 60fps and will be made up of reworked tracks from previous WipEout titles. Looks pretty good—although I wonder about the giant panda head with the "X" eyes. It just seems wrong somehow. Make the jump to check out the list of tracks! More »
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By fdemarcoComment by JohnnyHash: I can't wait but how will I be able to use my neocon controller with it? That's the only way... more » | Other threads
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Comment by Strangelove: @nine07: @chopchopmasteronion: But at least you got a full copy of a game with the demo/beta. I bought Zone of the... more » | Other threads
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Speed Racer The Movie The Game
I honestly had no clue this was happening. A Speed Racer film with John Goodman, Christina Ricci, Matthew Fox, and Richard "Shaft" Roundtree, directed by the Wachowski brothers? How did I not know about this? One of my minions shall be beaten within an inch of its life tonight for certain, but in the meantime I must learn about this glorious film through a Warner Bros. press release for the game of the movie of the animated series."We are very excited about this natural extension from the Speed Racer film to the videogame. Larry and Andy are videogame fans themselves, so they believe that an interactive game is a key component to the entire Speed Racer experience," said film producer Joel Silver.
Coming in 2008 for the Wii, DS, and later for the PS2, the game will involve racing, surprisingly enough. Combat racing to be exact, incorporating the 'car-fu' action the Wacho's have developed for the film. Look for the Wii and DS versions to launch with the film's release, with the PS2 version hitting stores when the DVD does for some strange reason. More »
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By Mike FaheyComment by gangoffour: Marasai, WTF! It is one of the single nicest looking cars ever! more » | Other threads
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Need for Speed ProStreet In Drag
They say that making a good drag racing game is 90% burning tire smoke effects. Well I say that at least, because I find drag racing to be pretty damn boring except for the smoke and the off chance that someone drives into a wall. Judging from my own personal criteria and these screenshots from the drag racing portion of Need for Speed: ProStreet, EA is going to have a damn fine drag racing game on their hands. More »
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By Mike FaheyComment by Anemone: @Adam: It may, but it wasn't aparent in the HD video. more » | Other threads
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Tropical Sega Rally Revo Screens
While I may rib Sega for treatment of some of their bluer, spikier franchises, they've always been pretty good about creating solid racing games, and Sega Rally Revo from England's Sega Racing Studio is shaping up to be a continuation of that fine tradition. These tropical Xbox 360 screens highlight one of the six environments featured in the game, and I have to admit they look fabulous. Of course screenshots are easy. How does the game look in motion? Hit the jump for a bit of in-development disclaimer gameplay and see for yourself. More »
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By Mike FaheyComment by Fistynuts: RIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIDGE RRRRRRRRRACERRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR...! Sorry, knee-jerk reaction. more » | Other threads
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thq
No GTR 360 From THQ
The GTR series of PC racing games seems destined never to grace a Microsoft console, as THQ has revealed they are no longer working with developer SimBan on the Xbox 360 version. The hardcore racing sim has been dropped in order for THQ to focus on their internal racing projects like Stuntman, Juiced, and the MX series. More » -
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Ferrari Backs System 3 title
Let's just say the cars available in Amsterdam are nothing like the cars that are parked in front of the nightclubs in Los Angeles. Sure, seeing a Ferrari is a clear indication of where a middle-aged, corporate dillweed is preying on an unsuspecting future candidate for the show "Dr. 90210", but there's no way getting around it, that car looks fucking hot in real life. More » -
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Forza 2's Complete Car List
The Forza 2 website has been updated with the final batch of top-end racing machines, completing list of rides available for the wildly ambitious racing sim. The grand total is 310 cars, from Acuras to Volvos and just about everything in-between, including 7 that are either pre-order bonuses, collectors edition extras, or the special Unicorn cards that will only be available in the in-game auction house using in-game credits, with no buyout. Fun! More »
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By Mike FaheyComment by TheForgotenHero: I'm drooling for this thing to come out. Im soooo failing all of my finals the next week. more » | Other threads
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Comment by shaunomacx@onelastcontinue.com: what about LOTR: Gimlis Gems - a puzzler in the vein of Tetris though harder than Mithril! more » | Other threads
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By Mike FaheyComment by Koffdrop: I'm not surprised that Kotaku commentators instantly piss on any Sony related news. Had this or the flow game been... more » | Other threads
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FlatOut Races To The 360
FlatOut, the official racing game of DeVry University's game developer program and winner of X-Play's Best Racing Game of 2006 (FlatOut 2) for the Xbox is making its way to the Xbox 360 this June in the form of FlatOut Ultimate Carnage. The press release claims the FlatOut engine has been completely rebuilt to take advantage of the Xbox 360's power to produce a completely new experience, which I suppose is much better than just printing the older game on an Xbox 360 disc. Says Clive Kabatnik, CEO of Silverstar Holdings: More »
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By Mike FaheyComment by Isomeri: Go Finnish gaming! I am really exited to see the Xbox 360´s power harnessed to produce awsome physics. more » | Other threads
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Comment by beezer: Rare's first game on the N64? Blast Corps. I killed this game when it came out. Couldn't stand the mushy controls... more » | Other threads
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Comment by Purple Dave: "This could be a case of Nintendo not updating to match the correct release date, or it could simply be... more » | Other threads
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Comment by EnigmaNemesis: You can't download patches to memory cards? They aren't terribly big. No, you need the HDD, because it saves in the... more » | Other threads
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sony
Gallery: F1 Championship Edition
Looking at screens of F1 Championship Edition for the PlayStation 3 gives me the feeling of looking at a real Formula One car. Oh, by no means am I saying that this game is photorealistic. But it's sleek, shiny, and I know I'll never ever touch it. I require a little more futuristic hovercar in my driving games. More »
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Mad Tracks for XBLA Interview
It looks like a fun racer in the Re-Volt vein might be coming to XBox Live soon. The unfortunately titled blod K1lla's XBox Domain has an interview with Dennis Bourdain of Load Inc. talking about the company's plans to port their PC toy car racer Mad Tracks over to Live. More » -
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Pac-Man Kart Game Coming
Pac-Man Word Rally is coming because you can never have enough Pac-Man.... apparently. The Namco Bandai kart racing game is coming to the Playstation 2, Playstation Portable, Gamecube and computer. More »
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Comment by Chef: Wow - sounds like another straight-to-Wal-Mart's-"bargain"-bin loaf of crap to me. No I haven't played it, but that seems... more » | Other threads
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