While pining for the release of Gran Turismo 5 I’ve been trying out a few other driving sims, and one of the most recent was Colin McRae: DiRT 2. Great fun, although pretty tough, and definitely worth a go if you prefer your racing to include plenty of sideways action.Well, it just so happens that there’s a sequel to DiRT2 coming next year and...

It’s hard to believe that the Gran Turismo franchise has been going since 1997, when it first appeared on the original Playstation. Since then we’ve only had three sequels, with the fourth (Gran Turismo 5) finally ready to go on sale in November after five long years of development, delays and frustration for fans.Sony have released yet another...

Ever the optimist, I’m still waiting for Gran Turismo 5 to be released and I know that one day it has to happen, despite all of the previous announcements of dates that have been and gone without even a whiff of the game.And now, following the E3 gaming show, there’s yet another release date and a new video. There’s also the announcement that...

At the rate Polyphony Digital are going the Playstation 3 will have been replaced before Gran Turismo 5 hits the shops, but they continue to torment us by drip-feeding screenshots and previews of the game.This time it’s the Nurburgring that they want to show off. GT5 will now boast three different versions of the Green Hell – the short Grand Prix...

With the launch of Forza 3 less than a couple of weeks away (October 23rd) there’s a new official trailer and car list for the game to get get all car-loving gamers giddy with excitement. Showcasing some of the 400+ gorgeous cars on offer that have been recreated in high detail both inside and outside, the trailer also shows off a few of the tracks and...

Keen to publicise the new Renaultsport Megane 250, the Renault PR department have pulled off a smart move by getting their latest hot hatch into new racing game Need For Speed:Shift.It’s taken Electronic Arts spent nearly a year to program the Megane into the game, capturing the shape, sounds and handling characteristics of the car. In the game the...

While many were dismissive of the cars emerging from Japan in the ’70s and ’80s, a lot of them are now becoming collector’s items and starting to gain cult status. Take 10 have recognised this and put some unexpected choices of car into their upcoming Forza 3. How about a Datsun 510? Not a huge success over here and yet in today’s world...

If you’re not already lusting after Gran Turismo 5 on PS3 then chances are that you fall into the Xbox 360 camp, and that means you’re a Forza fan. In that case you’ll be pleased to know that Forza 3 will be in the shops in October, and is already available for pre-order at Amazon.Microsoft Game Studios and Turn 10 Studios have promised big...