Burnout
News, coverage and analysis tracking Burnout across the outlets.- Criterion’s Future Is Battlefield, but Don’t Forget the Burnout Heritage Within Its WallsCriterion, the studio behind the Burnout series, has been officially designated as a 'Battlefield Studio'. Despite this shift, the article emphasizes the studio's significant 30-year legacy in developing acclaimed racing games.
Star Wars Galactic Racer is surprisingly deep and pod racing at its finestStar Wars Galactic Racer, developed by Fuse Games, offers a surprisingly deep and engaging pod racing experience. Creative Director Kieran Crimmins highlights the game's massive scale, intense mechanics, and extensive customization options, aiming for an 'easy to learn, hard to master' approach. The game features a roguelike-esque story mode with third-person hub exploration and a robust upgrade system for speeders.- Star Wars Galactic Racer Is A Burnout GameStar Wars: Galactic Racer is shaping up to be an excellent spiritual successor to the Burnout series. Hands-on time with the game suggests it will capture the fast-paced racing action fans expect.
- Star Wars: Galactic Racer Is A Burnout GameStar Wars: Galactic Racer, developed by Fuse Games, shifts the focus from lightsabers to an underground racing circuit, drawing comparisons to the Burnout series due to its destructive takedowns. The game will feature podracing and special abilities, and is set to release on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X on October 6.
Sim racing is flourishing, but what happened to the arcade racer?The article discusses the decline of arcade racers and the rise of sim racing, noting that while sim player counts have surged, mainstream racing games have dwindled to a few franchises like Forza Horizon. The author suggests that the increased accessibility and popularity of real-world motorsport, partly fueled by media like Netflix's Drive to Survive, has driven the growth of sim racing as a more accessible alternative to participating in actual racing.
Stuntman: Hollywood announced, coming soon to PS5Stuntman: Hollywood has been announced for PlayStation 5, blending arcade racing, destruction, and precise stunt execution inspired by Universal Pictures films and TV shows. Players will perform stunts across various vehicles in movie-themed episodes, earning stars to achieve prestigious awards and progressing through a career displayed in a garage.
Games Inbox: What will be in the June State of Play for PS5?Readers speculate on the content of Sony's upcoming PlayStation 5 State of Play, with likely appearances from Wolverine, Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet, and God of War related content. The discussion also touches on the potential for a new Uncharted game and the impact of Warhorse Studios' Lord of the Rings title. Other topics include the state of arcade games, the future of franchises like Deus Ex and TimeSplitters, and comparisons between Forza Horizon 6 and older arcade racers.
Games Inbox: Is PlayStation right to abandon the PC?Readers discuss Sony Interactive Entertainment's strategy regarding PC releases, with some seeing a move away from PC as a positive sign for more single-player focused games. There's also commentary on the state of Xbox, the potential for a big-budget Transformers game, and praise for Forza Horizon 6's refined arcade racing experience.
For One Night Only is a UK-Focused Games Showcase Taking Place on 29th JulyA new UK-focused video game showcase event called 'For One Night Only' will take place on July 29th, 2026, aiming to highlight British game development talent globally. Hosted by UK Interactive Entertainment (Ukie), the event will feature developer interviews, exclusive reveals, and a concurrent Steam sale of over 100 UK-developed games. Several prominent UK studios, including IO Interactive and Two Point Studios, are confirmed to participate.
Star Wars: Galactic Racer: The Big Preview – Exclusive access with Lucasfilm and Fuse GamesFuse Games, with veterans from Burnout and Need for Speed, is developing Star Wars: Galactic Racer, a modernized sci-fi racing game set across various Star Wars planets. Lucasfilm is involved in creating this experience, aiming to highlight the thrill of high-speed racing within the Star Wars universe, drawing inspiration from prequel trilogy podraces and original trilogy trench runs.