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"It's a sea change": Forza Horizon 6 is leaving the Xbox One behind, and it's a better game because…
Forza Horizon 6 will exclusively launch on current-generation platforms, leaving the Xbox One behind. This decision allows Playground Games to leverage the full power of systems like the Xbox Series X and PC, enabling significant advancements in visual fidelity, urban environment scale with the new Tokyo City map, and new gameplay features like Aftermarket and Treasure cars. The developers believe this focus on newer hardware is a 'sea change' that will lead to a better overall game.
Screamer Review
Milestone's reboot of the 90s racing game Screamer features a distinct anime-inspired visual style and a narrative-driven Tournament mode. While the core gameplay offers strategic depth with its dual-stick controls and energy gauge system, it presents a steep learning curve and can be punishingly difficult, even on lower settings. The game also includes offline arcade modes and online multiplayer for up to sixteen players.
Forza Horizon 6 Preview | Eurogamer
Forza Horizon 6 is shaping up to be a significant improvement over its predecessor, featuring a more engaging and vertically diverse map compared to the "boring" Mexico of Forza Horizon 5. The game introduces more thoughtful physics, requiring players to consider braking and upgrades more carefully, and enhances immersion with ambient environmental sounds and moving vehicles.
Hands-on: Forza Horizon 6 is exactly what youd expect it to be | Traxion
Forza Horizon 6 is shaping up to be a visually impressive racing game with a vibrant and expansive map that encourages exploration. While the core gameplay is expected to be familiar, the new location alone seems to offer significant value, with the full game set to release in a few short weeks.
Hands-on: Forza Horizon 6 is exactly what you’d expect it to be | Traxion
Forza Horizon 6 is shaping up to be a visually impressive racing game with a vibrant and surprising map that encourages exploration. While the core gameplay elements are familiar, the new location alone appears to be a significant draw, promising an experience that is more than just a pretty environment.
Why Star Wars Episode I: Racer Is Still One of the Most Fun Star Wars Games Ever
Star Wars Episode I: Racer, released by LucasArts in 1999, remains a highly enjoyable game due to its fast-paced and chaotic podracing gameplay. The title successfully translated a key sequence from Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace into a compelling standalone experience.
Forza Horizon 6 Preview | Xbox Wire
Forza Horizon 6 is set to make a significant entrance, continuing the series' tradition of impactful reveals. The preview suggests the game will uphold the franchise's established quality.
Forza Horizon 6 Preview - Japan Is the Perfect Playground | COGconnected
A preview of Forza Horizon 6 highlights Japan as the chosen setting for the upcoming racing game. Xbox Game Pass subscribers are eligible for a limited-time pre-order bonus when purchasing the Premium Edition or its upgrade.
Forza Horizon 6 Preview — Tokyo Jungle | Console Creatures
A preview of Forza Horizon 6 reveals a significant reset from its predecessor, featuring a move to Japan with a focus on regaining a sense of progression. Playground Games has incorporated player feedback, offering a diverse map with iconic Japanese aesthetics and a more engaging gameplay loop. The game boasts impressive visuals, particularly on Xbox Series X, with enhanced sound design and lively environments.
Fuelled by Playground's "relentless pursuit of excellence", Forza Horizon 6 is set to become one of the best racing games of the generation
Forza Horizon 6 aims to build upon the success of its predecessor with a more detailed open world set in Japan and refined driving mechanics for its 550-car roster. Developer Playground Games is focusing on "vibe driving" by introducing new systems that reward exploration and casual play, ensuring a richer experience for all player types.
Forza Horizon 6's full map has finally been revealed, and while Tokyo doesn't engulf half of it, I'm still seeing plenty of appealing asphalt spaghetti
The full map for Forza Horizon 6 has been revealed, showcasing a rendition of Japan with a significant focus on roads and varied terrain. While Tokyo is not as expansive as some fans hoped, the map features mountain passes, coastal areas, and a large valley for estate building. The game is set to release on May 19th.
Forza Horizon 6 map is based on the same part of Japan as Pokémon Red/Blue
Playground Games has revealed the map for Forza Horizon 6, which features Tokyo and the Japanese Alps, inspired by the same Kantō region as Pokémon Red and Blue. The game will launch on May 19, 2026, for Xbox Series X/S and PC, with a PlayStation 5 version to follow. Limited edition accessories, including a controller and headset, will also be released alongside the game.
Forza Horizon 6 Hands-On Preview
This article provides a hands-on preview of the upcoming racing game Forza Horizon 6. It offers insights into gameplay mechanics and potential features of the new title.
Micro Karting - A work in progress nod to Super Mario Kart for the Amiga [UPDATE]
Micro Karting is a work-in-progress tech demo for the Amiga, aiming to replicate the Super Mario Kart experience. The latest update, Tech Demo Version 3, introduces music, a race timer, track feedback, and further optimizations that make the game approximately 25% smoother. The project is developed using raw 68020 assembly and runs on real Amiga hardware.
Flat-Lane - Another fabulous racer released for the C64!
Retro developer youki06 has released Flat Lane, a new racing game for the Commodore 64. Inspired by arcade classics like Pole Position, the game features players as Paul Pitstop competing against rivals Alain Frost and Ayrton SEGA. This release marks the developer's second complete game for the platform, built from a personal experiment.
Everyone's Talking About DriveClub Again, PS4's Underappreciated Racer
Players are discussing the PlayStation 4 racing game DriveClub again, with particular attention paid to its impressive rain effects. The conversation was reignited by a clip shared online, with users expressing surprise at the game's visual quality for its age.
Everyone's Talking About DriveClub Again, PS4's Underappreciated Racer
Players are revisiting the PlayStation 4 racing game DriveClub, praising its graphics, particularly its rain effects, and remembering it as an underappreciated title. Despite a troubled launch and a track-based format that felt dated at the time, Evolution Studios continued to develop the game, adding content and features that turned it into a fan favorite. The discussion highlights how the game, and others like it, struggled to find space in a market dominated by major franchises.
The Super Mario Galaxy Movie Rosalina actor Brie Larson proves being a space princess can't save you from experiencing peak Mario Kart: "Are you actually kidding me right now?"
Brie Larson, who plays Princess Rosalina in the Super Mario Movie, experienced a classic Mario Kart moment during a cast tournament, losing her first-place lead after being hit by multiple Red Shells. The incident highlights the game's notorious unpredictability, even for those involved in the Super Mario universe. The article also briefly mentions the success of the Super Mario movies due to collaboration with Nintendo and Shigeru Miyamoto.
Now Playing at SUPERJUMP: Issue 39
SUPERJUMP's Issue 39 features the team discussing their current gaming experiences. Titles highlighted include the addictive digging game DigDigDrill on Nintendo Switch, the expansive JRPG Digimon Story: Cyber Sleuth – Hacker's Memory, and the classic platformer Rayman. Other games discussed are Shin Megami Tensei, Pokémon Legends: Arceus, the racing game BallisticNG with its new DLC, Red Dead Redemption via backwards compatibility, Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, the survival game Cairn, Resident Evil 4 Remake, Dead Space Remake, and Borderlands 3.
Screamer’s multiplayer chases unleash the racer’s full chaotic potential, trapping you inside a relentlessly boosty, bashy, and boomy washing machine
The multiplayer mode of the racing game Screamer amplifies its chaotic potential, with players experiencing a constant barrage of boosts, collisions, and explosions. While the single-player mode offers controlled chaos, online races with up to ten human players devolve into a frenzied fight for survival, making victories rare and hard-earned.
