Open-world Racing
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The Crew Motorfest Goes Wild In Season 11 With Kauai, Lara Croft, And New Editions
The Crew Motorfest's Season 11 update introduces the new island of Kauai, a winch system, and a Tomb Raider-themed premium playlist featuring Lara Croft. The season also adds 21 new vehicles and brings the game to the Nintendo Switch 2. New editions of the game, the Headliners Edition and Grand Garage Edition, are also available on Xbox.
Games Inbox: What is the best Rare game?
Readers discuss Rare's best game, with opinions ranging from GoldenEye 007 and Banjo-Kazooie to the more modern Sea of Thieves and Blast Corps. Other topics include criticism of the Grand Theft Auto 6 collector's edition, Microsoft's corporate strategy, and the perceived decline of Xbox first-party software.
Fun Open-World PS5 Racing Game Out Today on PlayStation Store
Hot Wheels Infinite Rush, an open-world racing game developed by Milestone in collaboration with Mattel Inc., is now available on PlayStation 5. The game also launched on Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, ASUS ROG Ally, and PC, featuring extensive vehicle and track customization, collectible vehicles, and exploration across various themed islands.
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.
Hot Wheels Infinite Rush Interview – Console Performance, Custom Tracks, Vehicles, And More
Milestone's Game Director Domenico Celenza discusses Hot Wheels Infinite Rush, highlighting its shift to an open-world structure with explorable islands and integrated Hot Wheels tracks. The interview details the game's distinct vehicle classes, perk system, boss-style races, and robust track builder. Performance targets are provided for various platforms, including PlayStation 5 Pro, Xbox Series X/S, and Nintendo Switch 2, with efforts made to maintain world density across all systems.
Open-World Racer Clutch Shown Off In New Developer Diary
A new developer diary for Maverick Games' upcoming open-world racer, Clutch, was showcased at the Future Games Showcase. The game features a narrative-driven story where race outcomes matter, unique car handling, and a recreation of Monaco and the French Riviera.
Heatwarped is an Open-World Love Letter to Need for Speed Underground, and Its Steam Demo Is Live
Heatwarped, an open-world racing game inspired by Need for Speed Underground, has released a playable demo on Steam. Developed by Sealime, the game aims to capture the feel of PS2-era underground racing with extensive car customization and a focus on street competition. While a release date is not yet set, the demo is available now for PC.
Maverick Games’ Clutch to be Published by Focus Entertainment
Maverick Games has partnered with Focus Entertainment for the publishing of its upcoming narrative-driven, open-world racer, Clutch. The game, which features intense cinematic chases and arcade racing, is slated for a Spring 2027 release and will be available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC. An announcement trailer was released, and the game is expected to be showcased at the Future Games Show at Gamescom.
Clutch secures publishing deal with Focus Entertainment
Focus Entertainment has announced a publishing deal with Maverick Games for their upcoming open-world racing game, Clutch. Led by Mike Brown, former director of Forza Horizon 5, the game is slated for release early next year and will feature a story-driven campaign.
Hot Wheels Infinite Rush gets an earlier release date, and an island-hopping trailer
Milestone has announced an earlier release date for Hot Wheels Infinite Rush, now launching on September 10th instead of September 24th. A new trailer showcases the game's open world, which is divided into four distinct island regions, and highlights various activities beyond traditional racing, such as stunt challenges and photography tasks.
Clutch Gameplay Deep-Dive Stream Announced for June 25th, Delves Into the R1K and Heists
Maverick Games has announced a gameplay deep-dive stream for its open-world racing title, Clutch, scheduled for June 25th. Creative director Mike Brown and art director Ben Penrose will showcase the narrative, the R1K pro circuit, and heist gameplay. Clutch is set to launch in Spring 2027 for Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 5, and PC.
PS5 Open World Racer Clutch Is Dividing Opinion with Its Story and Gadgets
The upcoming open-world racing game Clutch, developed by a team including former Forza Horizon developers, is generating divided opinions regarding its narrative focus and inclusion of gadgets like a harpoon. While some players are concerned about story elements and gameplay mechanics like grappling hooks, others welcome the potential for fun and unique missions, especially since these features may be optional during official races.
Clutch is a Forza Horizon-style open-world adventure with a GTA-like story
Clutch is a new open-world racing game from Maverick Games, founded by former Forza Horizon 5 creative director Mike Brown. The game combines the driving mechanics of the Forza Horizon series with a GTA-like story involving adopted siblings, underground street racing, and heists. Clutch is being developed using Unreal Engine 5 and is slated for a Spring 2027 release on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S.
Kaido Genkai – Beta Demo | Alpha Beta Gamer
Kaido Genkai is an open-world racing exploration game set in a 90s Japanese countryside, featuring anime aesthetics and RPG progression. Players can explore a meticulously crafted environment, challenge rivals, and customize 19 distinct vehicles. A beta demo is available for download on Steam.
Maverick Games reveals Clutch, an open-world racer set in the rather gorgeous-looking French Riviera
Maverick Games revealed Clutch, an open-world action-driving game set in the French Riviera, headed by former Forza Horizon creative director Mike Brown. The game will launch in Spring 2027 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC, featuring a large rendition of Monaco and surrounding areas.
Maverick Game’s Open-World Racer Clutch Is Set on the French Riviera, Features Monaco
The open-world action-driving game Clutch is set on the French Riviera, with Monaco serving as a key location. Details regarding the game's setting, cast, and story have been revealed.
Clutch Revealed as New Open-World Racing Game From Former Forza Horizon Director
Maverick Games has revealed Clutch, an open-world action-driving game from former Forza Horizon creative director Mike Brown, set for a Spring 2027 release on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. The game blends professional motorsport with crime drama, featuring a story-driven campaign and a living PvPvE world with deep vehicle customization.
Clutch Revealed as New Open-World Racing Game From Former Forza Horizon Director
Maverick Games, founded by former Forza Horizon creative director Mike Brown, has unveiled Clutch, a new open-world action-driving game. The title will feature a story-driven campaign blending professional motorsport with street racing, a PvPvE world, and deep vehicle customization. Clutch is set to launch in Spring 2027 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC.
Forza Horizon 6 rival Clutch is by many of the same devs and the writer of Skins
Maverick Games, founded by former Forza Horizon 5 creative director Mike Brown, has unveiled its debut title, Clutch, an open-world racing game. The game features a story penned by Skins writer Jamie Brittian and utilizes a custom version of Unreal Engine 5 for authentic car customization and driving physics. Clutch is slated for a spring 2027 release on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC, aiming to compete with the Forza Horizon series.
Former Forza Horizon Devs Announce Clutch, A “cinematic open-world action-driving game.”
Maverick Games, founded by former Forza Horizon developers, has announced its debut title, Clutch, a cinematic open-world action-driving game set for a 2027 release. The game will feature a strong narrative focus, extensive car customization, and detailed car damage modeling. The studio aims to offer a fresher take on the genre, differentiating itself from the Forza series.
