racing

Oct

Need For Speed: Most Wanted Hits Android, Available In The Play Store For $7

Posted by Cameron Summerson in Games, News

Most people love fast cars. Vin Diesel loves them. Will Ferrell has been known to go 'round the track a time or two. Heck, even Tracy Chapman needed a fast car at one point. Driving fast is a thing that, by nature, we like to do. However, it's usually not the best idea jump behind the wheel and hit fifth gear at full throttle. For that, we have video games. All of the fast, none of the wreck/death/ticket/jail time/other bad things.

If you long to be chased by police for whatever reason, though, Need for Speed: Most Wanted is here to help.

Oct

[New App] Top Gear: Stunt School Revolution Revs Its Engines On Amazon's Appstore

Posted by Ryan Whitwam in Apps/Games, News

Attention gearheads, the app you've been waiting for has arrived. It's clear right off the starting line that Top Gear: Stunt School Revolution is a driving game unlike the competition. This app was previously an iOS exclusive, but it's not in Google Play just yet. As of now, Android users will have to go to Amazon's Appstore to pick it up, but it's free.

The new Top Gear game borrows the supercar vibe from the popular BBC TV show by placing you in interesting locations to pull off stunts and drive like mad. You can customize your car as much as you like by adding bigger engines, better tires, jet thrusters...

Sep

Drift Mania Championship 2 Hits The Play Store, Makes Your Fast And Furious Dreams A Reality

Posted by Cameron Summerson in Games, News

I'm not really a big car enthusiast, but there's just something that everyone can appreciate about drifting. Even in games, hitting the curve and sliding it through is a killer feeling, but it's one that even the best of racing games don't put a lot of focus on. That's where Drift Mania Championship 2 changes things - it's all about the drift, baby.

As you can see, not only does this game put you behind the wheel and let you slide all over the place, but it looks fantastic doing so. It also offers fully upgradable and customizable cars (including intricate details, like suspension), along with 13 drift circuits 60 achievements, and 48 various unlockable performance upgrades - and that's just in career mode!

Aug

[Deal Alert] EA's Real Racing 2 On Sale For Just $0.99 (That's 80% Off) For A Limited Time

Posted by Liam Spradlin in Deals, Games

EA's Real Racing 2, a game that we covered at launch back in December, is the self-proclaimed "most hotly anticipated racing game ever made for Android." It is also on sale (for a limited time) for just $0.99, 80% off its normal $4.99 price tag. The sale comes in celebration of the announcement of Real Racing 3, the next entry in EA's extremely well-crafted racing series.

The game, for those who aren't familiar, brings intense racing action to your Android device with over 40 miles of track in 15 different, equally immersive locations. The game has an interesting control scheme, allowing players to rely on touch or tilt controls to steer, and offering several customizations to "tailor to your personal driving style."

Real Racing 2 offers players the chance to work their way up - from rookie to pro - in Career mode, or simply enjoy a one-off Quick Race with "highly skilled" AI drivers.

Jul

Draw Race 2 Lets You Feel All The Thrill Of Racing In Your Finger Tip

Posted by Eric Ravenscraft in Games, News

Hey guys! It's a game that's not tower defense or puzzle-themed! Draw Race 2 is a new take on the racing game genre. Whereas most racing games on mobile devices use your accelerometer for steering, Draw Race 2 opts for a top-down view, tracing the race track to direct your vehicle. It's certainly a novel approach to the problem of racing controls on mobile devices.

The apparent second version of this game includes tons of challenges and skill games to test your ability to run your finger around your screen. The game also boasts realistic car physics, which is great because when I'm driving, I love to feel the momentum as my car comes around a corner in my index finger tip.

Jun

FishLabs, Developer Of Galaxy On Fire, Releases Sports Car Challenge, Promising Detailed Graphics And Prestigious Marques

Posted by Brian O'Toole in Games, News

It's been just over a year since FishLabs released its Tegra HD-exclusive title Galaxy on Fire 2, which provided both impressive graphics and a surprising amount of depth. Now we have a slightly less futuristic-weaponry, slightly more glossy-metal title to check out, with FishLabs' newest creation, Sports Car Challenge. As you'd expect from the title, this game features a decent selection of the shiniest and fastest four-wheeled polygons around.

The list:

- Audi TTS Coupé
- Bentley Continental GT V8
- Bentley Continental Supersports ISR
- Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Grand Sport
- Lamborghini Aventador LP 700-4
- Lamborghini Gallardo LP 570-4 Superleggera
- Porsche 911 Carrera S
- Porsche Cayman R
- Volkswagen Scirocco R

FishLabs promises realistic physics and authentic motoring audio effects, along with an accompanying inventory of add-on cosmetics for your vehicles.

Jun

EA Announces Need For Speed Most Wanted Coming To Android October 30

Posted by Aaron Gingrich in Games, News

EA has a tried-and-true formula for the Need For Speed (NFS) series: fast cars, good graphics, a cheesy story, and some good old arcade-style racing. Thus it's no surprise that the latest NFS title, Most Wanted (a follow up to the 2008 original) features just that - and as always, it looks like a properly good time:

The game will be coming to all the major platforms - Xbox 360, PS3, Vita, PC, iOS, and Android - so it's unclear how much the press release and trailer pertain to Android. It's likely that the game will push some impressive graphics (though nothing too cutting edge).

Apr

[Update: Now Available Globally] New Game: Death Rally Is Bringing Its Trademark Face-Melting, Metal-Crunching, Track-Exploding Action To Android

Posted by Eric Ravenscraft in Games, News

Last Updated: April 19th, 2012

Update: Looks like Remedy made good on its promise to release the game globally, albeit a bit later than anticipated. Either way, go ahead and hit the widget, international users, you can have it now.

iOS got a head start in the mobile gaming arena, but as Android has skyrocketed to the world's most popular mobile OS, game developers have been migrating their hits to Google's platform. Now Death Rally is throwing its top-tier, top-down racer into the Android ring. The high-octane, testosterone-fueled, madhouse of pain and destruction has been initially released to our polite neighbors to the North, Canada.

Feb

[Review] Reckless Racing 2 Power Slides Past Original, Brings Dynamic, Versatile Racing Action To Your Mobile Device

Posted by Liam Spradlin in Game Reviews, Games

Polarbit invites users to prepare for the ride of their lives, bringing the sequel to Reckless Racing to the Android Market just two days ago. The game keeps pace with its predecessor, bringing "the best powerslides in the world," online multiplayer, and customizable control layouts.

Reckless Racing 2 offers several different gameplay modes, including career mode, arcade mode, single event, and multiplayer. Career mode offers a variety of cups to compete in, while arcade mode allows players to choose from an array of tracks. I found the single event mode a refreshing addition, as it enables quick pick-up play without requiring the player to invest a significant amount of time.

Jan

[Best Of 2011] 50 Awesome Games From 2011, Part 1: Racing & Sports

Posted by Brandon Lancaster in Best Apps/Games/LWPs Of The Week, Games

Last Updated: January 7th, 2012

2011 has officially come to an end, and the past year has seen some incredible new games. So, if you're looking for awesome titles for that shiny new Android device you received over the holidays, then check out this list of fine gems worthy of being brought into the new year. No matter your preference on gameplay, you're bound to find something you like below.

We'll start off the series with racing and sports games.

For more Best Games Of 2011, see Part 2: Action & Adventure and Part 3: Puzzle & Casual.