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Screamer Review - IGN
Screamer is a neon-soaked arcade racer that blends the finesse of Wipeout with the aggression of Mario Kart, featuring a unique twin-stick control scheme and a combat-focused power-up system. While the game boasts impressive anime-inspired visuals and a robust suite of modes including four-player split-screen, it is occasionally let down by some unbalanced missions, tedious characters, and less engaging tracks.
Coming Out in gaming this week — March 23, 2026
Several new games are set to release in the week of March 23, 2026, across various platforms including PC, PlayStation, and Nintendo Switch. Notable titles include the city-builder Nova Roma, the action RPG Etrange Overlord, and the racing game Screamer. The week also features an expanded version of Super Mario Bros. Wonder and the return of Max and Chloe in Life is Strange: Reunion.
These 18+ New PS5, PS4 Games Are Coming Out This Week (23rd-29th March)
This week's new game releases for PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4 include titles such as Screamer, Mega Man Star Force Legacy Collection, and Life Is Strange: Reunion. The list features a variety of genres including arcade racers, action RPGs, survival shooters, and narrative adventures.
Race Through Neon Tokyo In Moto Rush Reborn
Moto Rush Reborn has launched on Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, and PC. Developed and published by Baltoro Games, the arcade racing and endless runner hybrid features high-speed races through a neon-drenched Tokyo with a supernatural twist. The game focuses on skill, precision, and near-misses across 45 levels.
Mega Man is Coming to Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds on March 25th
Sega announced that Mega Man will be available as DLC for Sonic Racing: Crossworlds on March 25th, featuring his iconic outfit and a unique vehicle. This collaboration follows recent additions like Goro Majima and Red from Angry Birds, highlighting Sega's strategy to expand the game's roster and boost sales for its arcade racing title.
Crazy Tractor Is a Seagull-Dodging Racer Where You Outrun an Avian Apocalypse!
MiniDev Games has released Crazy Tractor, a mobile arcade racing and survival game where players dodge aggressive seagulls and environmental hazards. The game features 12 unique drivers with distinct abilities, 16 unlockable tractors, and 12 levels across three worlds. Players collect resources and power-ups to upgrade abilities and tractors, with dynamic enemy types and boss encounters.
Review: Arcade Archives 2 Rave Racer (Nintendo Switch 2)
Arcade Archives 2 Rave Racer has been released on Nintendo Switch, offering a classic arcade racing experience for $16.99. While featuring only four courses, the game provides a challenging and fun drifting mechanic reminiscent of the Ridge Racer series. The soundtrack is noted for its eclectic and sometimes disjointed nature.
Turbo Hatchback Time Attack - Announcing new arcade time attack title on Steam
Grumpy Pizza Games announced Turbo Hatchback Time Attack, an arcade time attack racing game for PC, set to release on Steam. The game features turbo-charged hatchbacks with mechanics like drifting, jumping, and flipping to maintain boost and achieve high scores on global leaderboards. The developer, Ewan McKenzie, aims for a retro arcade feel reminiscent of 90s and early 2000s racing titles.
‘Victory Heat Rally’ From Skydevilpalm and Playtonic Friends Is Coming to PC and Crunchyroll for Mobile on October 3rd – TouchArcade
Victory Heat Rally, an arcade racer developed by Skydevilpalm and published by Playtonic Friends, will launch on PC and mobile via Crunchyroll on October 3rd. The game features 2.5D pixel art, 12 drivers, multiplayer, and extensive customization. It will also be playable on Nintendo Switch at Gamescom.
The Best Nintendo Switch eShop Sales From The ‘Blockbuster Sale’ – TouchArcade
TouchArcade highlights fifteen discounted games available during the Nintendo Switch eShop's 'Blockbuster Sale'. The list features a variety of genres including RPGs, action games, and platformers, with notable titles like Persona Collection and Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 1 available at significant price reductions.
Formula Legends Races Forward With Massive New Free Update and Paid Content
Developer 3DClouds has released a significant update for Formula Legends, adding free content such as 1950s and late 2020s era cars and a vintage circuit configuration. A paid DLC, the "Late 2020s Season Pack," is also available, featuring new teams, drivers, liveries, and the Azerbaijan circuit. The update is now live on PC, PlayStation, and Xbox, with a Nintendo Switch release planned for later this month.
Tokyo Xtreme Racer Review (PS5) - Impulse Gamer
Tokyo Xtreme Racer is an arcade-style racing game set on Tokyo's highways, challenging players to customize cars, tune performance, and battle rivals using the Spirit Point system. The game offers a tense and addictive experience with high-speed duels, strategic upgrades, and a gritty nighttime atmosphere.
Rise: Race The Future Is a SEGA Rally-Like with a Futuristic Tech Spin
Rise: Race The Future, an arcade-style racing game developed by VD-dev, is now available on Android after its initial PC release in 2018. The game features futuristic cars with experimental wheel technology allowing for drifting on various surfaces, multiple game modes including Challenge and Time Attack, and extensive customization options across 11 cars and 16 track combinations.
Hit Huge Hills In The Pocket-Money Priced Monster Ramp Racing
Monster Ramp Racing has launched on Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S for £1.69. Developed and published by Gametry, the game features oversized monster trucks, towering ramps, and physics-driven stunts across 40 missions and an Endless Mode. Players can race through various environments including deserts, forests, and snowy peaks.
Your Latest Look at Forza Horizon 6 Is So Tame It'd Put Your Driving Instructor to Sleep
A nine-minute gameplay preview of Forza Horizon 6, set in Japan, has been released, showcasing the game's environments. The footage, however, is criticized for being uneventful, featuring minimal traffic and no races or events, focusing solely on a tour of the map's roads.
At Long Last, #DRIVE Rally Brings Its Arcadey Style to PS5 This Summer
#DRIVE Rally, an arcade-style rally racer, is set to launch on PlayStation 5 on June 18, 2026. The game previously launched on PC via Early Access in 2024 and had a full PC release in April 2025. The PS4 version has been cancelled.
#DRIVE Rally Launching for Consoles June 18
#DRIVE Rally is launching for Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, and Nintendo Switch on June 18, bringing its 90s-inspired arcade racing experience to consoles. The game features customizable cars, extensive rally stages, and a retro aesthetic. PM Studios CEO Michael Yum highlighted the game's successful PC launch and its suitability for consoles.
Review: Arcade Archives 2 Rave Racer (Switch 2) - The Pure Spirit Of Ridge Racer, Finally On Home Console
Arcade Archives 2 Rave Racer brings Namco's 1995 arcade-only title to the Nintendo Switch, offering a pure distillation of the Ridge Racer franchise's spirit. While content is limited with only three unique courses and no career mode, the game excels in its handling model and exhilarating on-track action, making it a dream to play for fans of classic arcade racers.
The best racing games for PC 2026: top the podium
This guide highlights the top 14 racing games available on PC in 2026, catering to a range of preferences from ultra-realistic simulators like iRacing and Le Mans Ultimate to arcade experiences such as Forza Horizon 6 and Wreckfest 2. It covers various subgenres including simulation, arcade, kart racing, and rally, offering insights into their unique features, handling models, and suitability for different input devices like wheels or controllers.
Cruis’n Blast Review (Nintendo Switch)
Cruis'n Blast is a fantastic arcade racer for the Nintendo Switch, offering over 30 tracks and 23 customizable vehicles, including humorous options like a firetruck and a Triceratops. While it lacks online multiplayer, the game provides a wonderfully chaotic and fast-paced experience with environmental mayhem and impressive performance, making it a delightful return for the series.
