Getting under the hood of racing games
Game Developer
AUGUST 27, 2024
Franchise development director at Sumo Sheffield Steve Lycett dissects the history of racing games and how developers can steer their games to success.
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Game Developer
AUGUST 27, 2024
Franchise development director at Sumo Sheffield Steve Lycett dissects the history of racing games and how developers can steer their games to success.
Game Developer
JUNE 27, 2024
Introducing a new race in Dwarves of Runenberg meant paying careful attention to balance and putting weight in community feedback.
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Game Developer
JULY 3, 2023
Sumo Digital hopes to blend the chaos of battle royale games with a love for classic kart racing.
Game Refinery
JUNE 15, 2023
This trend is now spinning out into race events – where players compete to see who can reach a designated objective first – resulting in a variety of new race event types emerging. These race events are mostly encountered in casual titles, although they work well for any games that function on level-based progression mechanics.
Game Developer
FEBRUARY 15, 2023
Two By 4 Racing makes two players work together with bike tire-based steering wheel controllers, driving and powering a cooperative vehicle with their actions together.
Game Wisdom
MARCH 29, 2025
Creating Immersive Horse Racing Experiences in Gaming Josh Bycer josh@game-wisdom.com Video game developers are redefining the thrill of horse racing by creating highly immersive experiences. They meticulously design every aspect, from motion physics to track realism, to capture the essence of real-life racing.
Indie DB
NOVEMBER 21, 2024
"HTR: Hyper Torque Racing" is a racing game with easy controls that lets you experience realistic racing. Win intense races and become the world's best. Along with a vast single-player content, you can also enjoy online multiplayer with up to 8 players.
GamesIndustry.biz
FEBRUARY 1, 2024
Sign up for the GI Daily here to get the biggest news straight to your inbox RAFA Racing Club has acquired the online racing community service platform, Grid Finder. Read more
Keith Burgun
SEPTEMBER 19, 2023
Feels like a “rare” few know about what an incredible game Diddy Kong Racing is. DKR is a legit racing game, as in, your skill at racing will be mercilessly judged by the game. DKR is a legit racing game, as in, your skill at racing will be mercilessly judged by the game.
Game Developer
FEBRUARY 12, 2025
According to Kotick, buying the Project Gotham Racing studio back in 2007 'violated all our principles.'
Indie DB
FEBRUARY 20, 2024
The greatest sport in the world will be coming to Steam with their brand new game Corgi Race! Later this year, players will be able to run their own stable, raise and train their corgi from a promising puppy to a legendary champion.
Game Developer
FEBRUARY 12, 2024
PS5 version gets its clubs out soon, currently putting on its plus-4s for a round in Q2 '24.
GamesIndustry.biz
JANUARY 23, 2024
Consulting firm Nordicity is well-versed on the subject of tax credits for the games industry. It has worked with trade groups around the world, helping them explain to legislators how tax breaks can help make their regions more competitive.
PreMortem.Games
JULY 4, 2023
As one might have expected, we can see several oldies on our list: Bridge Race , Going Balls , Race Master 3D – Car Racing and Car Games 3D: Car Racing. Top 10 Games By Downloads Now, it’s time for a deep dive into the top 10 hypercasual games by downloads.
PreMortem.Games
MARCH 29, 2024
The low-poly racing game, developed by Polish indie developer Pixel Perfect Dude , feels like a love letter to the PlayStation 1 era of rally games, where you could actually name the top drivers and the cars they drove. So, what sets our game apart is its blend of authentic ’90s rally racing experience with modern gaming mechanics. “We
Unity Blog
APRIL 21, 2023
Istanbul studio Garawell Games shares the journey to publishing its hit hyper-casual game, Bridge Race , with Supersonic.
Game Wisdom
FEBRUARY 26, 2025
Is Online Horse Race Betting Still Popular? Whats horse racing without betting? – Yes, it might be an exciting event to watch, but horse racing will definitely lose a lot of its value if it wasnt for betting. But as the … The post Is Online Horse Race Betting Still Popular? appeared first on Game Wisdom.
Game Refinery
MARCH 27, 2025
One such game mode was Jellyfishing , where two teams raced to capture a designated number of jellyfish. For example, having the same franchise front and center in a puzzle game, a 4X strategy, and a racing game is most likely fine, but you wouldnt want two shooters at the same time.
Grumpy Gamer
JANUARY 1, 2018
A review I read before buying Roll for the Galaxy said it was much simpler than Race for the Galaxy. That's not true at all, but I do think the dice and other elements make it a better game than Race for the Galaxy.
Grumpy Gamer
DECEMBER 31, 2017
A review I read before buying Roll for the Galaxy said it was much simpler than Race for the Galaxy. That’s not true at all, but I do think the dice and other elements make it a better game than Race for the Galaxy.
GamesIndustry.biz
NOVEMBER 22, 2024
During the drawn-out process of Microsoft acquiring Activision Blizzard, one regularly voiced concern was that this purchase would spark an arms race. Read more
GamesIndustry.biz
JULY 14, 2023
We racked our collective GI brain for another topic for This Week In Business. We tried, we really did. But there's no escaping it. The thing that must be discussed (yet again) is Microsoft's proposed acquisition of Activision Blizzard.
GamesIndustry.biz
AUGUST 16, 2024
Epic's mobile catalogue will begin with three titles, starting with Fortnite, which marks its return to iOS, as well as Rocket League Sideswipe (a spin-off of the popular racing sports game that launched in 2021) and the brand new Fall Guys Mobile.
Unity Blog
APRIL 19, 2024
Valeo Racer is an in-vehicle, XR game, combining the real-world driving environment and virtual 3D elements to create a unique and immersive experience.
GamesIndustry.biz
FEBRUARY 28, 2024
The cuts are just one part of the company's restructuring plan, which also includes closing some offices and sunsetting certain live games, like the previously announced shut down of MLB Tap Sports and F1 Mobile Racing. Read more
Game Daily
JULY 10, 2023
Rumble Racing Star is a Mario Kart-alike with Web3 elements, published by DeLabs Games (part of 4:33 Creative Lab) in South Korea. Quinn Kwon: We were looking at different racing genres and we were inspired by lawnmower racing culture. It’s a really casual racing game.
Deconstructor of Fun
JANUARY 25, 2021
Despite being the smallest category by revenue share on mobile, 2020 was a very good year for Sports & Racing as it breached the billion-dollar mark , with combined revenue of $1.2B Sports saw YoY growth of +29% ($880M) , while Racing registered +23% YoY ($331M). The sports category is divided into two genres: Sports and Racing.
Cocos
NOVEMBER 6, 2023
And I want to create racing tracks (like on image below) right in the creator editor. I’m creating the drift game. So, there few questions: How to create a track in the editor? I haven’t found any embedded curve editor. If I can draw a curve, how I can fill it with the asphalt texture? How can I make a curved colliders for the walls?
Cocos
MAY 11, 2024
I want to create Race game on Typescript. Hi Comomunity. Please send some tutorial for this or some similar articles. I want to create some good detailed design of the car.
GamesIndustry.biz
JANUARY 26, 2023
Dwarf Fortress is an oddity across the games industry. The life's work of brothers Tarn and Zach Adams (under the name Bay 12 Games), it has been in active development since 2002. Released in public alpha in 2006, the original Dwarf Fortress reached the status of cult classic over the years, with a dedicated, hardcore community. Read more
Indie DB
SEPTEMBER 6, 2024
Turbo Sliders Unlimited is a driving game inspired by classic top-down racing games, but in 3D with modern online. After over two years in Early Access and 92.5% positive Steam reviews, Turbo Sliders Unlimited is set for full release on September 12.
GamesIndustry.biz
JUNE 27, 2024
These 4D generative AI tools aim to make 3D objects more dynamic by using generative AI text or voice prompts to create a drivable race car, for example. In a recent post to its blog , the developer explained that 4D generative AI will focus on interactivity when creating people, objects, and environments. Read more
GamesIndustry.biz
OCTOBER 5, 2023
Sign up for the GI Daily here to get the biggest news straight to your inbox It was announced that iRacing has acquired the NASCAR simulation-style console racing games license. The deal will see 704 Games, a subsidiary of Motorsport Games, transfer the rights over. Read more
GamesIndustry.biz
FEBRUARY 23, 2024
Electronic Arts is set to lay off "a small number of staff" due to its decision to close two of its mobile titles: EA Sports MLB Tap Sports and F1 Mobile Racing.
GamesIndustry.biz
AUGUST 23, 2023
The launch of Starfield is the start of a "multi-year relay race of first-party titles," Xbox has told GamesIndustry.biz. This is, in my mind, the doorway, almost like a starting gun, to what I think is going to be a multi-year relay race of first-party titles," West told us. Read more
PreMortem.Games
JULY 12, 2024
a remarkable +100% QoQ; read a full case study on Supercent’s games); Car Race 3D: Car Racing (+22% QoQ); Race Master 3D – Car Racing (+4% QoQ); Going Balls (+0.1% QoQ); Bridge Race (–4% QoQ); Magic Tiles 3 (–12% QoQ); and Build A Queen (–20% QoQ). Now, let’s turn to the newbies at the top.
PreMortem.Games
OCTOBER 11, 2024
Lastly, the snake design closely resembles Snake Run Race by Freeplay, a game with 71M installs. The second group was more likely to complete the task (34% vs. 19%), showing that even a small sense of progress makes people more motivated to put out toward the final goal.
PreMortem.Games
MARCH 14, 2023
I think racing games have fallen out of favor because there’s a lack of innovation as they focus more on graphics and realism than creativity and feel”, says founder and Art Director Brian Young. “But Young got his podracing fix through the Star Wars Episode 1 Racing games (SWE1R).
GamesIndustry.biz
JANUARY 24, 2024
This update focused on refining the "Treat Everyone with Respect" pillar of its code of conduct, highlighting that it does not tolerate "bullying or harassment, including derogatory comments based on race, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, culture, faith, mental or physical abilities, or country of origin, or the amplification (..)
Indie DB
AUGUST 26, 2023
Space Tales is not just about battling alien races; it's also a universe teeming with a variety of fascinating creatures. From adorable companions to enigmatic monstrosities, our game boasts a diverse ecosystem that adds depth and intrigue to your interstellar.
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