Video games
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"Forza 7" is here and "Gran Turismo Sport" is imminent. If you're looking for a driving game that focuses a bit less on driving simulator and far more on automotive arcade adventure, then we have the title for you. "Need for Speed Payback" arrives this winter and it's bringing a fresh open world with it. Thankfully, it offers both daytime and nighttime driving. Why do I mention that? The prior game, "Need for Speed Rivals," was locked in perpetual darkness. "Payback," on the other hand, cycles through a 24-hour schedule. More importantly, though, it involves a ton of cars, heavy modification...
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"Forza Motorsport 7" reveals "The Fate of the Furious" downloadable car pack
This fall is shaping up to be a very good season for car enthusiasts with a penchant for racing simulators. "Forza Motorsport 7" is one of a handful of titles coming to video game consoles, and the studio responsible for the racing simulator has announced plans to inject a little bit of "Fast and...
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"Forza Motorsport 7" launch trailer should have gamers psyched
The holiday season is nearly upon us, and that means major video game franchises are preparing for their next installments. In Xbox news, "Forza Motorsport 7" will lead the charge for racing simulators, and the game has a new launch trailer. Like the past few times we've seen "FM7" in action, the...
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Experience Mercedes' ice driving school by playing "Project CARS 2"
Mercedes-Benz has teamed up with Slightly Mad Studios and Bandai Namco Entertainment Group, the programmers and publishers behind "Project CARS 2," to bring you a unique interactive gaming experience. It's also a learning experience for drivers because it lets gamers pilot Mercedes cars virtually...
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"F1 2017" video game review: closer to wheel life
Formula One is still the pinnacle of motorsports, despite all its faults. How do I know? With just a week left of F1’s annual summer break, my shakes have finally eased to barely, semi-violent convulsions. This is progress, people. The pangs also have been subsided by Codemasters' yearly...
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First 300 cars for "Forza Motorsport 7" revealed
"Forza Motorsport 7" is nearly upon us, and it will arrive to herald in the next generation of Xbox gaming. The popular racing game drops along with the all-new Xbox One X this December, and it's set to usher in 4k console gaming. We now know the first 300 cars—304 to be exact that we'll get...
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No matter what becomes of every example of Dartz's Black Alligator luxury SUV, it will forever live on in the digital world. That's because the SUV has been forever immortalized in "Grand Theft Auto V." The bonkers SUV is available in the game's "Gunrunning" update. Dartz recently posted video of the digital recreation running about the game's fictional Los Santos streets. In the digital realm, it's called the HVY Nightshark, but its purpose is more or less the same: sit as an expression of ultimate luxury and capability. In the real world, the Dartz Black Alligator—and its larger Black...
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"Gran Turismo Sport" launching on October 17
The "Gran Turismo" franchise has a history of delays, but the next iteration of the iconic franchise has an official date: "Gran Turismo Sport" is launching on October 17. Last month, Polyphony Digital revealed more details about the game at the E3 video game expo and simply gave the title a fall...
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November 16 release date rumored for "Gran Turismo Sport"
After delays from Sony and Polyphony Digital, it seems gamers may finally have a solid release date for "Gran Turismo Sport," the highly anticipated, next installment of the long-running driving simulator. In the July issue of Official Playstation Magazine UK, a November 16 release date is...
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Latest "Gran Turismo Sport" trailer emphasizes racing, not car collecting
Earlier this week, we got our first look at “Forza Motorsport 7” during the annual E3 event in Los Angeles. While Microsoft turned a lot of heads with its newest Xbox One exclusive, arch-rival Sony wasn't going to go through an entire E3 without releasing some news on its long-running...
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Take a peek at the Ford GT production line thanks to Turn 10 Studios
Alan Hartman, the man in charge of video game developer Turn 10 Studios, isn't hurting for cash. He must enjoy automobiles, too, seeing as his firm is responsible for the "Forza" franchise. Hartman is also one of "The Chosen," the lucky few who raised their hand when Ford asked who wanted to...
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"Forza Motorsport 7" might be the prettiest racing game ever
Microsoft and Turn 10 Studios announced the latest installment in the popular “Forza Motorsport” series Sunday night at the Electronic Entertainment Expo in Los Angeles. This would be big news, but it gets better, because “Forza Motorsport 7” might be the prettiest racing...
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Porsche on Sunday used the launch of the “Forza Motorsport 7” video game to briefly show its new 911 GT2 RS. The launch took place at an Xbox preview showing for E3 which runs from June 13-15 in Los Angeles. It's a big deal for the "Forza" community as the uber 911 is also the featured car on the cover art of the video game, which will be available for Xbox and PC on October 3. Recall, Porsche ended its pesky licensing agreement with EA last year, allowing the brand’s cars to once again feature on other publishers’ titles after a five-year hiatus. ("Forza" is published...
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"Project CARS 2" is coming, and it looks beautiful
The first go around of the "Project CARS" franchise went well enough. If you were fortunate to play the game on a PC, you probably instantly fell in love. If you happened to sample the game on a console using a regular controller, it wasn't quite as enjoyable. This is a game best experience with a...
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"Dirt 4" first play review: dirty, demanding, and damn good fun
Codemasters' "Dirt 4" has beautiful graphics, immersive physics, delightful sounds, and intimidating weather. This isn't big news in a modern console-based racer. Where "Dirt 4" distinguishes itself is with a combination of accessible and advanced driving modes and an enormous variety of gameplay...
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2018 BMW M5 partially revealed thanks to "Need For Speed" cover art
On the surface, today's announcement surrounding a new "Need For Speed" title is a joyous occasion for gamers and racing fans alike. But, taking a closer look reveals something hidden in plain site. That something is the 2018 BMW M5, which we can say with almost 100 percent certainty is sitting...
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Next 'Need for Speed' game promises daylight and dirt
The popular arcade-style racing franchise known as "Need for Speed" is set to spawn a new installment, and there's a few interesting changes in store. All we have to go on is the above teaser image and a few comments from a press release teasing the reveal of the game. First of all, you'll no...
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McLaren is searching for the world's fastest gamer
The late nights spent in front of the Playstation or Xbox may pay off for one lucky racing simulator expert. McLaren has announced its search for the best gamer in its "World's Fastest Gamer" competition. The competition is exactly as it sounds: those who feel up to the task will compete to become...
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Often while playing with toys as kids the thought ran through our minds: I wish these were real. That was especially true when playing with Hot Wheels. Adventures unfolded thanks to a bit of imagination and the coolest tracks we could create. While we'll forever be nostalgic for those days, Forza Horizon 3 is providing a way to bring Hot Wheels to life, at least digitally. It's also giving Hot Wheels fans a good reason to download its latest expansion pack. The video game's expansion pack ditches the on-location roads of Australia and instead drops players into a Hot Wheels paradise. The...
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Behold the evolution of sim racing
Donut Media has put together a sublime tour of sim racing through the ages, beginning with 1983's "Chequered Flag" and strutting right up to this year's "Project Cars 2." It's not an exhaustive list by any means, but the 6-minute clip is a good way to remind you of just how far we've come in a...
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Porsche is finally coming to Playstation's Gran Turismo
It's bad enough that the cost of membership is so high to put your backside into a Porsche. On top of that, for more than a decade, it was extremely hard to do it virtually. After years of exclusivity, Porsche has been unleashed to cross various video game franchises. Now, gamers will be able to...
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Gamers rejoice because the Porsche deal with EA is finally over
If you're a car-loving gamer, there's been an automaker sadly absent from some of your favorite automotive games. I'm talking about Porsche. The beloved German sports car manufacturer has been unable to put its virtual wares into games because of a tied-up licensing deal with EA. If you wanted to...
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'Forza 6' gamers set new record with marathon 48-hour session
If you're into video games, you've no doubt thrown down a marathon session and gotten lost in your own virtual world. I know I can occasionally still find time to go traipsing around the post-apocalyptic landscape in the latest "Fallout." Still, that session might last a few hours, as I have many...
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These are the first 150 cars ready to party in 'Forza Horizon 3'
A list of the first 150 cars that you'll find in the upcoming video game Forza Horizon 3 is out. The open-world driving game unfolds on the roads of Australia. This means actual roads, and ones comprised of dirt and gravel. To that end you're going to find a wide range of vehicles that can handle...
Jeff Glucker