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How former Burnout devs came full circle for Star Wars: Galactic Racer to bring the edge back into racing games:…
Star Wars: Galactic Racer, developed by former Criterion Games developers at Fuse Games, successfully blends arcade racing with roguelike elements to bring back edge and consequence to the genre. The game draws inspiration from Burnout and The Phantom Menace's podracing sequence, offering a challenging yet accessible experience that prioritizes survival and learning from crashes.
Star Wars: Galactic Racer “Should Challenge You” or Players “Start to Tune it Out”, Says Studio CEO
Fuse Games CEO Matt Webster believes modern arcade racers like Star Wars: Galactic Racer should challenge players more to avoid them tuning out. He explained that the game balances high-intensity racing with moments of immersion and requires players to manage multiple mechanics simultaneously. Webster also noted that modern gamers can handle greater cognitive load, which is reflected in the game's complex controls and abilities.
Now this is spelhelg!
Several individuals share their gaming plans for the weekend, spanning various genres and titles. Plans include playing Control, Gears of War: E-Day, Pocky & Rocky Reshrined, My Summer Vacation, Tyranny, Resident Evil 4, Galactic Racer, and the new puzzle game Order of the Sinking Star.
Star Wars: Galactic Racer Studio CEO Says Players Are Now Capable of Handling More Cognitive Load
Fuse Games CEO Tom Sawyer discussed the decision to implement a higher cognitive load in Star Wars: Galactic Racer, believing modern players are capable of handling more complex gameplay. Drawing on the studio's Burnout heritage, the game features multiple boost mechanics and strategic abilities for players to manage at high speeds. The game is available on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S.
Star Wars: Galactic Racer review - sci-fi royalty gets the Burnout treatment, and the result is absolute racing paradise
Star Wars: Galactic Racer is a delightful racing game that successfully blends the thrilling physics of Criterion's Burnout series with a Star Wars aesthetic. Developed by Fuse Games, which has strong ties to Criterion's DNA, the game features a fun roguelite campaign with branching paths and strategic upgrades, alongside satisfying racing mechanics reminiscent of Burnout 3 and Burnout Paradise. The game's unique dual-boost system and emphasis on vehicular technology create a compelling and challenging experience.
Star Wars: Galactic Racer review
Star Wars: Galactic Racer offers an arcade racing experience with a run-based structure that proves more engaging than Burnout Paradise's open world. Developed by Fuse Games, a studio founded by ex-Criterion developers, the game features a Star Wars theme with unique characters and planets. While it captures a sense of speed and incorporates interesting mechanics like boost management and build customization, the game suffers from occasional track readability issues and flawed autopilot functionality.
Star Wars: Galactic Racer Is Giving Us Serious Burnout Vibes
Star Wars: Galactic Racer is showing promise in capturing the chaotic, high-speed essence of the Burnout series, thanks to former Criterion developers at Fuse Games. While it aims to be more than just a "Star Wars skin" on Burnout, its success hinges on delivering satisfying physics, impactful crashes, and engaging level design that evolves the genre.
Hot Wheels Infinite Rush review – boy racer
Hot Wheels Infinite Rush is a peculiar attempt at a family-friendly open-world racer inspired by Forza Horizon, but it suffers from a muddled identity and a lack of unique attractions. While the driving is competent and the visuals are decent, the game fails to fully leverage the Hot Wheels license, making it too basic for serious fans and too finicky for younger players.
Morning Previews
Wreckreation is previewed as a potential successor to the beloved Burnout Paradise, offering a similar open-world arcade racing experience. The game aims to capture the spirit of its predecessor with high-speed driving and destruction.
Wreckreation 2 Preview: The Closest We Might Ever Get to Burnout Paradise 2
Wreckreation 2 aims to be the spiritual successor to Burnout Paradise, offering a modern take on the arcade racing formula. While it may not have the same budget as its predecessor from EA, the game has the potential to capture the essence of Burnout Paradise if it successfully refines its mechanics and avoids the pitfalls of the first installment.
Building on Burnout and an underwhelming predecessor are Wreckreation 2’s missions, and so far it’s a promising patch of Paradise
Wreckreation 2, developed by Three Fields Entertainment under the new name When Tides Turn, aims to recapture the spirit of Burnout Paradise with a more focused and physical arcade racing experience. The sequel moves away from the open, bland environments of its predecessor to a city setting, featuring improved car collision physics and a more natural driving model. The team plans an open development process, utilizing public demos for player feedback before release, and is self-publishing the title.
As Criterion rebrands on its 30th anniversary, are its beloved racing franchises like Burnout falling away in the rearview mirror?
Criterion is rebranding on its 30th anniversary, emphasizing its current role as a "Battlefield Studio" within Electronic Arts. While the studio's legacy includes beloved racing titles like Burnout Paradise, its primary focus is now on supporting the Battlefield franchise, including recent work on Battlefield 6. Despite industry challenges and past layoffs, Criterion aims to maintain its core values of "Dare, Deliver, and Delight," with discussions ongoing about the potential for future racing game development.
Star Wars: Galactic Racer Is A Burnout Game
Star 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.
EA launches new advertising platform enabling brands to "integrate directly into gameplay"
Electronic Arts has launched EA Advertising, a new platform designed to integrate brands directly into gameplay experiences. The company claims these placements will enhance, not disrupt, the player experience, offering native ad units in sports titles and branded gameplay content like challenges and objectives. EA views advertising as a significant growth driver.
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.
Wreckreation Review
Wreckreation offers an addictive gameplay loop with some minor technical issues. The game evokes a sense of Burnout Paradise, providing a fun, albeit slightly unpolished, racing experience.
Games Inbox: Is Forza Horizon the best arcade racer franchise?
Readers discuss the Forza Horizon series, questioning its standing as the best arcade racer due to a lack of competition. Other topics include Warner Bros.' handling of The Lord of the Rings games, the sound design of Doom, and the embargo timing for game reviews.
25+ PS5, PS4 Games to Buy in PS Store's Weekend Offer Sale (Europe)
The European PlayStation Store is hosting a Weekend Offer sale featuring numerous PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4 games at reduced prices until May 4th, 2026. The sale includes highly-rated titles such as A Plague Tale: Innocence, Dead Space, and Burnout Paradise Remastered, among many others.
Erik Wolpaw, co-writer of Portal and Portal 2 adores Burnout Paradise and has 1,500 hours in Slay the Spire: 'This…
Writer Erik Wolpaw, known for his work on Portal and Portal 2, discusses his extensive gaming history and current preferences. He expresses a deep affection for Slay the Spire, having accumulated over 1,500 hours, and also highlights Burnout Paradise as a game he will never uninstall. Wolpaw also touches on his experiences with Soulslike games like Nioh and Dark Souls 3, and his appreciation for the strategic depth of Slay the Spire.
10 Best PS3 Racing Games of All Time
This 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.
