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F1 25’s 2026 Season Pack Cover Athletes Revealed, Trailer Coming May 20thElectronic Arts has revealed that Lewis Hamilton, Gabriel Bortoleto, and Valtteri Bottas will be the cover athletes for the upcoming 2026 Season Pack DLC for F1 25. The pack will introduce new cars, drivers, and regulations reflecting the current Formula 1 season, with a trailer set to release on May 20th. This expansion replaces a full F1 26 title, with developer Codemasters focusing on a larger new entry for 2027.- Racing Master Available Now in Europe, North America, the Middle East, and North AfricaNetEase Games and Codemasters have launched Racing Master, a mobile racing game featuring over 100 licensed vehicles and real-world tracks. The game is now available on iOS, Android, and PC emulators in Europe, North America, the Middle East, and North Africa. Launch events offer players chances to earn exclusive cars like the Lamborghini Aventador SVJ and Ford GT.
WRC 2027 Announced, Developed by Newcomer Grit GamesNacon has announced WRC 2027, a new rally racing game developed by its newly formed studio, Grit Games. The studio is led by veterans with extensive racing game experience, and Nacon aims to bring a fresh vision to the World Rally Championship license for the 2027-2032 cycle. Details are scarce, but the game's title suggests a release in late 2026 or 2027.
Is Fortnite Toxic? An Honest Answer Backed by Data (2026) | TAGData suggests Fortnite's reputation for toxicity is more nuanced than commonly perceived, with lower rates of identity-based harassment compared to other competitive shooters. While age-driven trash talk and skill-gap frustration are prevalent, especially in modes like Ranked, Epic Games has implemented moderation tools and default communication settings to mitigate harm, particularly for younger players.- Racing Master Announces May 8 Launch in Europe, North America, and the Middle East: Pre-registration Now Open, with Exclusive Rewards for Pre-test Players!NetEase Games announced that the mobile and PC emulator title Racing Master will launch in Europe, North America, and the Middle East on May 8, with pre-registration opening April 9. The game, developed in collaboration with Codemasters, has already seen success in Asian markets. Pre-registration rewards and a content creator campaign are also live.
- Call of the Elder Gods Brings Lovecraftian Puzzle Adventure to PC & Consoles This MayKwalee and Out of the Blue announced that the Lovecraftian narrative puzzle adventure Call of the Elder Gods will launch on May 12, 2026, for PC, Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S, available day one with Xbox Game Pass. This sequel to Call of the Sea features a single-player, first-person perspective with intricate puzzles and a strong narrative focus, following Professor Harry Everhart and Evangeline Drayton on a global journey.
- STEEL CITY INTERACTIVE STRENGTHENS ITS CORNER TEAM WITH NEW SENIOR HIRESSteel City Interactive, the developer behind the Undisputed video game franchise, has announced three senior appointments: Glen O'Connell as Commercial Partnerships Director, James Shaw as Senior Production Director, and Shaun White as Brand and Communications Director. These hires are part of the studio's strategy to become a market leader in the sports combat genre, leveraging the team's extensive experience in sports and interactive entertainment.
Review - OVERLORD II - It's good to be bad, and back on GOG!Overlord II is a third-person action-puzzle RPG that improves upon its predecessor with more engaging gameplay, responsive AI, and enjoyable dark humor. Despite some repetitiveness, bugs, and clunky controls, the game offers pleasant graphics, cool spells, and the fun of commanding minions to pillage villages. The soundtrack by Michiel Van Der Bos is a standout, contributing to an overall rating of 83%.
Xbox Game Pass just dropped one of its hottest waves yetMicrosoft has announced a strong lineup of games for Xbox Game Pass in March, featuring Cyberpunk 2077 (including Phantom Liberty expansion for Cloud and Console), EA Sports F1 25, and the highly anticipated indie sequel Hollow Knight: Silksong. The update also includes Final Fantasy III and Kingdom Come: Deliverance II, showcasing a strategic focus on high-profile titles to drive subscriber engagement.
Quiz: Test your knowledge of the history of DiRT | QuizThis quiz tests players' knowledge of the DiRT racing series' history, from its PlayStation 1 origins to the upcoming DiRT 5. Codemasters is offering copies of F1 2020 as prizes for top performers in the quiz, which also serves as an entry into a monthly draw for gaming credit.
10 Best PS3 Racing Games of All TimeThis article lists the 10 best racing games available on the PlayStation 3. The list includes titles such as Gran Turismo 6, Burnout Paradise, DiRT 3, Wipeout HD, Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit, F1 2013, Midnight Club: Los Angeles, GRID Autosport, Sonic & All-Stars Racing Transformed, and MotorStorm, highlighting their key features and developers.