The racing game genre has been around almost as long as there have been video games and machines to play them on. And with very good reason. What better way to experience driving fast without the risk of a big crash or a speeding ticket? While in the early days a blob of 8-bit pixels that vaguely resembled a Ferrari counted as realism, in the current generation we are spoiled for choice in how we get our high-speed kicks. Hyper-realistic graphics, more detailed physics than ever and higher levels of immersion – aided by the rise of VR – are all features of the top titles right now. And for those who prefer their racing to be more arcadey and over-the-top, there's plenty out there for you too. It's fair to say that we've come a long way since the days of Pole Position and Super Hang-On; take it from me, racing gamers have rarely had it this good. Let's run down the the best racing games from each platform, as well as take a look at the other high-profile … [Read more...] about Best racing games: the top racing titles that’ll rev your engine
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Best Racing Games 2018: the top racing titles that’ll have you ready to race
The racing game genre has been around almost as long as there have been video games and machines to play them on. And with very good reason. What better way to experience driving fast without the risk of a big crash or a speeding ticket? While in the early days a blob of 8-bit pixels that vaguely resembled a Ferrari counted as realism, in the current generation we are spoiled for choice in how we get our high-speed kicks. Hyper-realistic graphics, more detailed physics than ever and higher levels of immersion – aided by the rise of VR – are all features of the top titles right now. And for those who prefer their racing to be more arcadey and over-the-top, there's plenty out there for you too. It's fair to say that we've come a long way since the days of Pole Position and Super Hang-On; take it from me, racing gamers have rarely had it this good. Let's run down the the best racing games from each platform, as well as take a look at the other high-profile … [Read more...] about Best Racing Games 2018: the top racing titles that’ll have you ready to race
The Best Video Games to Gift this Holiday Season
The holiday season is coming up, and that means buying a ton of video games for yourself as well as your gaming-inclined loved ones. 2018 has seen a particularly high number of great titles to choose from, and it can be a bit overwhelming for those not keeping their finger on the pulse of the industry – but that’s what we’re here for! Using data from the Nielsen research group, as well as our own expertise (we do this for a living, folks!), we’ve prepared a guide to the best video games to buy this holiday season. No matter what type of game you’re looking for, there’s something here for you or a wonderful gift for your favorite gamer. Shooters ‘Call of Duty: Black Ops 4’ (Out now for Xbox One, PS4, PC) The latest entry in Activision’s massively popular Call of Duty series, Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 throws some big curveballs that we haven’t seen before. Gone is the campaign, but in its place in a battle royale mode called … [Read more...] about The Best Video Games to Gift this Holiday Season
Best VR games 2018: the 33 top VR games on PC, consoles and mobile
A whole new way to game Virtual reality (VR) fans have even more to dig into from the best VR games of 2018. Between the Oculus Rift, HTC Vive, and PlayStation VR, the buzz around VR continues to grow, and this time it doesn’t seem like it’ll die out. And with E3 2018 right around the corner, we should be in for even more VR gaming goodness.That hype also means more amazing VR games are coming from developers. We’d love to see more from Triple-A developers, but, in the meantime, indie developers are showing their creative muscle with fantastic games.We keep finding more VR games that are worth checking out, and some new ones like Defector are showing a lot of promise. If you’re trying to jump into incredible worlds and take your adventure to the next level of realism, you’re in the right spot. Update: We’ve updated our list of best VR games with a number of new titles. Robo Recall is an immaculate VR experience from the makers of … [Read more...] about Best VR games 2018: the 33 top VR games on PC, consoles and mobile
Best VR games 2018: the 29 top VR games on PC, consoles and mobile
A whole new way to game The best virtual reality (VR) games just keep getting better. Two years ago, the staying power of VR may have been questionable. But, developers keep launching new VR games that blow our minds even more than the last ones. With price drops on the Oculus Rift, HTC Vive, and PlayStation VR, it’s also easier than ever to transport yourself to new virtual worlds.While we’re still waiting to see more Triple-A developers really commit to VR with fully fledged titles built from the ground up, there are plenty of smaller developers making dazzling games for VR. And, some bigger devs are at least showing VR some favor by porting over popular titles, like Skyrim. As VR continues to pick up speed, expect new titles to replace old ones as the best VR games on offer, and check back in to see which rank among our favorites. For now, here are our top VR games of 2018, each of which is definitely worth a peek if you have a headset, and some of which are worth … [Read more...] about Best VR games 2018: the 29 top VR games on PC, consoles and mobile