Need for Speed III: Hot Pursuit
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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.
Sorry, You’re (Probably) Never Going To Get Another Need For Speed Game
Rebecka Coutaz, general manager of Battlefield Studios Europe, has stated that Criterion Games is now solely focused on the Battlefield franchise, effectively ending the development of new Need for Speed and Burnout titles. Criterion, which previously developed several Need for Speed and Burnout games, will leverage its expertise in creating intense player experiences for Battlefield. This shift means fans are unlikely to see new installments in the beloved racing series anytime soon.
This Isn’t The First Time PlayStation (And Others) Tried To Kill Used Games
This article discusses how Sony's move away from physical media by 2028 is a culmination of past industry trends, specifically the 'online pass' system implemented by publishers like EA, Ubisoft, and PlayStation in the late 2000s and early 2010s. This practice required single-use codes for online functionality, effectively hindering the used game market and leading to consumer backlash. Despite initial justifications related to online service costs, the practice was phased out, and Sony even championed used games for the PlayStation 4. The article suggests that current market trends, favoring digital sales, now allow platform holders to reintroduce similar restrictions.
Clutch doesn't look like just a Forza Horizon clone, judging by its first lengthy livestream, though I'm concerned it might spread itself too thin
Clutch, the debut racer from Maverick Games, aims to blend multiple driving game styles, including elements from Forza Horizon, Need For Speed: Hot Pursuit, and Grid. The game features exotic locales, car collection, tech-laden heists, and track-oriented racing, all presented with a narrative driven by sibling protagonists. While ambitious, there's concern that Clutch might spread itself too thin by trying to emulate too many different types of racing games.
D7VK version 1.7 brings even more retro Direct3D gaming to Linux
D7VK version 1.7, a Vulkan-based translation layer for running older Direct3D games on Linux via Wine/Proton, has been released. This update improves rendering for legacy Direct3D versions 3, 5, 6, and earlier, enhancing compatibility for titles like O.R.B: Off-World Resource Base, Requiem: Avenging Angel, and Warhammer: Dark Omen. Further work is planned for fixed function lighting and other legacy features.
Trail Out PS5 review: A smashing FlatOut tribute that can rival Wreckfest | Traxion
Trail Out on PlayStation 5 is a vibrant arcade racer that pays homage to classics like FlatOut and Blur, offering riotous racing and destructible environments. While it sometimes struggles to establish its own identity, it serves as a strong alternative to Wreckfest and hints at a promising open-world sequel planned for 2027.
Trail Out PS5 review: A smashing FlatOut tribute that can rival Wreckfest | Traxion
Trail Out on PlayStation 5 is a vibrant arcade racer that pays homage to classics like FlatOut, Split/Second, Need for Speed Hot Pursuit, and Blur. While it sometimes struggles to establish its own unique identity, it offers riotous racing and destructible environments as a compelling alternative to Wreckfest. The game is noted as a tribute to a niche racing sub-genre and sets the stage for an open-world sequel planned for 2027.
D7VK version 1.6 gets improved vertex processing and VSync handling
Version 1.6 of D7VK, a Direct3D to Vulkan translation layer, has been released with significant improvements for Linux users. This update overhauls vertex processing and VSync handling, enhancing compatibility and performance for older Windows games. Several titles, including Praetorians, DethKarz, and Total Annihilation: Kingdoms, see performance boosts or bug fixes, with more games now able to run on Linux.
