Martin Bigg

Bristol

Editor-in-Chief at RacingGames.GG

Senior Editor at @TraxionGG. Former editor at @OverTake_gg and EIC at @RacingGamesGG. Racing game and car movie nerd.

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Twisted Metal III and 4 coming to PlayStation Classics Catalogue in July

2 days ago | traxion.gg | Martin Bigg

Announced during last night’s PlayStation State of Play show, Twisted Metal III and Twisted Metal 4 will soon be playable on PlayStation 5 and 4 via the Classics Catalogue. Originally released for the PlayStation in 1998 and 1999, respectively, Twisted Metal III and Twisted Metal 4 will be added to the PlayStation Classics Catalogue on 15th July.
Every Switch 2 racing game you can play at launch

2 days ago | traxion.gg | Martin Bigg

New console releases always feel special, as they don’t happen very often. Today (5th June) marks the launch of the Switch 2, the long-awaited successor to Nintendo’s best-selling console. For racing game fans, it boasts one of the best launch lineups in a long time. From a brand-new Mario Kart to a potential indie hidden gem, here’s every Switch 2 racing game you can play at launch.
F1 25’s Fan Points system explained

3 days ago | traxion.gg | Martin Bigg

F1 25 marks My Team’s most significant shake-up since the mode was introduced in F1 2020. Instead of a driver/owner, you take on the role of a team principal managing a pair of drivers. This involves everything from negotiating sponsors to researching and developing new car upgrades to stay competitive. This shift also introduces a new Fan Points progression system, which can unlock some useful perks.
How to play Grand Prix and Time Trial in F1 25

3 days ago | traxion.gg | Martin Bigg

F1 25 has raced off the line on PC, PS5 and Xbox Series X|S. Among the highlights of this year’s entry are a revamped My Team mode with a deeper focus on team management and the return of the Braking Point story mode. With Driver Career also returning from F1 24, it’s a hefty package – you’re essentially getting three lengthy career modes in one game.
Forza Horizon co-creator working on new “disruptive” driving game

5 days ago | traxion.gg | Martin Bigg

Back in 2022, Forza Horizon co-creator Gavin Raeburn left Playground Games to form Lighthouse Games, a Leamington Spa-based studio made up of racing game veterans from Playground Games, Codemasters and Sumo Digital, to work on a new “AAA IP.” Speaking to GamesIndustry.biz, Lighthouse Games CEO Raeburn, whose racing game credits include the original TOCA: Touring Cars as well as Forza Horizon 1-5, and publishing director Alex Bertie revealed that the studio’s debut project will be a new...
Is F1 25 on Game Pass?

5 days ago | traxion.gg | Martin Bigg

F1 25 is out now on most major platforms, including PC, PS5 and Xbox Series X|S. Codemasters’ latest F1 game is a step forward for the series, boasting improved handling, a revamped My Team mode and a new Braking Point story instalment. However, those who subscribe to Microsoft’s game streaming service may be wondering if F1 25 is on Game Pass. Here’s what we know about F1 25’s availability on Microsoft’s subscription service. Unfortunately, F1 25 is not on Game Pass at the time of writing.
How to play F1 25 early

1 week ago | traxion.gg | Martin Bigg

It’s that time of year again. Codemasters and EA’s latest F1 game is here, with F1 25 introducing a revamped My Team with deeper management mechanics, along with improved handling and a new Braking Point story. While the game is set to launch on 30th May for PC, PS5 and Xbox Series X|S, there are several ways to play F1 25 early before the general release. While the main game races off the line on 30th May, the Iconic Edition gives you three days of early access from 27th May.
F1 25 review: A feature-packed step forward

1 week ago | traxion.gg | Martin Bigg

Over the last few years, Codemasters’ F1 games have established a peculiar pattern: the odd-numbered entries are better than the even ones. F1 2021 was revered, but F1 22 was a disappointing step backwards with its superfluous drivable supercars and bizarre lifestyle elements that better suited The Sims than F1. Similarly, F1 23 was a marked improvement, but last year’s game was another step backwards, thanks primarily to its polarising handling and lack of innovation.
GT Manager set to leave early access in June

1 week ago | traxion.gg | Martin Bigg

After being in early access since last September, GT Manager is getting closer to the finish line, with the PC motorsport management sim set to arrive on Steam and the Epic Games Store on 2nd June.
Codemasters considering if Switch 2 is a “good fit” for F1

2 weeks ago | traxion.gg | Martin Bigg

It’s been over a decade since an official Formula 1 game has been playable on a Nintendo platform. F1 2011 was ported to the Nintendo DS, and Codemasters published F1 2009, developed by Sumo Digital, on the Wii. But the last official Nintendo Formula 1 game was the Wii U version of F1 Race Stars, a kart racing spin-off released a few months before Mario Kart 8.