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Star Wars: Galactic Racer, Fuse Games' take on offroad speeder rushes in a galaxy far, far, away, sounds more and more up my alley every time I hear about it. That's no different in a freshly published interview with Fuse founder Matt Webster and creative director Kieran Crimmins, which sees the pair chat about boost mechanics which sound a lot like the environmental temperature-sensitive system from PS3 racer Motorstorm: Pacific Rift.
The pair also made some interesting points when asked why they went for a more traditional track racer rather than an open world one with this game, and whether the latter's reached a point where it's a bit of a stale concept.
Developer: Pack-In-Video Publisher: Pack-In-Video Release: 12/22/89 Genre: Action I was never a fan of Knight Rider. I get that KITT was cool but in my opinion that is all the show had going for it. It says...
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If you have tried to jump into an official Competition race in Assetto Corsa Competizione (ACC) lately, you know the routine: you register, you wait, you join the server for free practice, and then… nothing. You can start your engine, but the game won’t let you engage first gear. The timer hits zero, the session never switches to qualifying, and everyone eventually gives up and leaves. Even hopes in newest livery update did not bring a solution for internal racing. This is a widespread issue in early 2026, and it’s reaching a breaking point for the community. Here is the reality of what is going on with the game’s internal competitive system.
The core problem is a systemic failure in the way Kunos handles session transitions. Since the release of the Season 25 libraries and liveries, the official servers have been plagued by a bug that effectively kills the race before it starts.
The most frustrating part for any racer is the lack of information. If you check the Kunos Simulazioni website, you won’t find a server status page or an official acknowledgment of the outage.
The reality is that ACC has been moved to “legacy” status. Most of the development team is now fully focused on Assetto Corsa EVO, which just saw a massive 0.4 update in December 2025. While Kunos still releases small cosmetic packs for ACC, the core infrastructure is currently unmonitored. There is no one “at the wheel” fixing the backend transitions that the competition servers rely on.
Since the internal solution is broken, the community has completely moved to third-party platforms. If you want to race seriously, you shouldn’t look at the game’s own menu. Instead, use these independent services:
| Feature | Official ACC Servers | Third-Party (LFM/SimGrid) |
| Status | Frequently Broken | Stable |
| Matchmaking | Broken “Practice Loop” | Working Elo/Rating System |
| Support | None | Active Admins/Stewarding |
It is painful to see a great sim like ACC struggle with its basic features, especially for new players who just want to race. For now, the “official” way to play is essentially a dead end. To get the experience you paid for, you have to look outside the game and join the community-run platforms.
Until Kunos releases a final stability patch, the community is the only thing keeping the competitive spirit of ACC alive.
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Hello and welcome back to our regular feature where we write a little about the games we've been playing. This week, Victoria knows something her husband doesn't; Tom endures the perennial terror known as entertaining a child over half-term; Bertie realises he's missed something important again; and Will makes mech combat somehow sound rather fun.
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If you were watching last week's Sony State of Play, you'll have surely seen the latest trailer for Star Wars: Galactic Racer. Hectic chases through exotic planets, tense moments between the drivers, and… Wait. Hang on. That crash, it looked a lot like a Burnout crash? Was that real, or some cinematic sleight of hand aimed at getting 2000's arcade racing fans overly eager?
Yesterday was a big day for new video game trailers, courtesy of the Sony State of Play. But a little earlier, away from the limelight, came another lengthy showcase of an especially cool looking game you might have missed.
Developer Playground Games is truly listening to fans to make Forza Horizon 6 a great experience. In previous games, notably Forza Horizon 4 and 5, cheating your way to the top was a fairly easy thing to do. The leaderboards in both of those games are full of some very questionable times and records, even for trivial stuff like danger signs. To fix, Forza Horizon 6 will implement day one anti-cheat measures, according to the Forza Horizon 6 UK account (confirmed by some developers on Discord).
CHEATS NEVER PREVAIL!
— Forza Horizon 6 UK
Forza Horizon 6 will have day 1 anti-cheat measures to keep the leaderboards clean!
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The developers are going aggressive with the anti-cheat measures, and you can’t blame them for it. To ensure that Forza Horizon 6 is fun and fair for everyone involved, there will be a new rigorous exploit detection system in place. All the open-world leaderboards will reset weekly, and any unrealistic scores on the leaderboards will be removed whenever flagged by the system.
You may be thinking, why would anyone even want to cheat in Forza Horizon in the first place? After all, it’s mostly a game about unlocking more cars and exploring the open world. Unfortunately, some people just can’t be helped, as it’s easy fun for them to jump to the top of the leaderboards.
However, it’s worth noting that while these anti-cheat measures are nice, there’s no official word on whether this will stop modded accounts with unrealistic CR, cars, and max levels. There’s a lot of flexibility on PC, and unfortunately, some of it comes in the form of mods that make the game unfair to other players.
It’s also worth noting that this means that Linux support will likely be limited. This obviously also extends to the Steam Deck. Again, no official word on this yet, but robust anti-cheat measures, such as the ones FH6 is incorporating, usually hurt Linux support.
Forza Horizon 6 releases on May 19, 2026, on Xbox Series X|S and on PC via Steam. If you are planning to pre-order it’s worth familiarizing yourself with all of the different editions of the game. Even if you’re planning to play through Xbox Game Pass, it doesn’t hurt to know what the Deluxe or Premium upgrades bring to the table.
Set to take players to a whole new festival, now located amidst the sakura petals and breathtaking sceneries of Japan, Forza Horizon 6 will be arriving on both Xbox and PC on May 19.
But what about us PS5 players? Where will we be able to take the road and see what the next installment has in store? Here’s everything we know about Forza Horizon 6‘s PS5 release, as well as a look at the exact time all versions of the game are expected to become availalbe.
Unfortunately, no news regarding the exact release date of Forza Horizon 6 on PS5 have ben revealed, although the version has already been confirmed to be arriving in 2026. True to that, it’s not out of the realm of possibilities to assume that the release is subject to a 6-month exclusivity to both PC and Xbox, and thus will only be arriving on Sony’s console around November to December 2026. In my opinion, however, I believe we will only have to wait a couple of months.
Even if no official confirmation has been given, it’s safe to assume that, like all Forza Horizon 5 versions, Forza Horizon 6 will become available on May 19, 12 AM local time on all of its starting platforms (Xbox Series X/S and PC). Keep in mind that it was already revealed that those who purchase the game’s Premium Edition ($119.99) will have access to the title four days earlier (on May 15). Apart from the early access, the Premium Edition also offers the following:
If you have already purchased the game’s standard or Deluxe editions on Xbox, you can still get access to all Premium Perks by purchasing the Premium Add-Ons Bundle for $59,99. The same applies to those who have a Game Pass Ultimate subscription. Just keep in mind that, if the subscription runs out, you will still need to buy the base game to play it.
Eifel Free Roam is coming to Assetto Corsa EVO later this year as part of the Early Access Program, introducing a new way to explore one of the most famous driving regions in the world.
The mode features a highly detailed recreation of the German Eifel region surrounding the Nürburgring, blending flowing country roads, dense forests, elevation changes, wildlife and iconic stretches of tarmac into a wide open driving experience. Whether players are cruising, navigating traffic or simply exploring, the road network is built to suit every type of car. A specific release date has not been announced.
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The area was originally planned for Early Access in summer 2025, continuing to grow over time, eventually spanning 1,600 square kilometers. The entire region is being laser scanned and recreated using new terrain technology developed by KUNOS with the open world launching in stages alongside additional features and content.
Beyond driving, players will be able to interact with local businesses, rent vehicles and upgrade cars using aftermarket parts. Real world businesses can also take part with car rental companies, auto parts stores and other automotive related brands able to appear directly within the game world.
Microsoft has announced another Developer Direct, set to take place on the 22nd January. It'll feature Fable, Forza, and Beast of Reincarnation.
The Independent Workers' Union of Great Britain (IWGB) and Rockstar Games have traded more blows following a preliminary tribunal hearing this week. There, the IWGB asked a judge to grant the fired Grand Theft Auto 6 developers interim relief.
The top five games played on the PlayStation in 2025 by US players were exactly the same as in 2024, according to Circana's Player Engagement Tracker.
The price of an obscure PS4 game is skyrocketing on the second-hand market, thanks to its necessity in a new PS5 jailbreak. This game, of which 1,000 or less physical copies were produced, has suddenly become a hot commodity among jailbreak enthusiasts and resellers alike.
It's been another strange, difficult, and yet somehow also brilliant year for video games in 2025. Triple-A releases have been sparse again, compared to the boom times of old, with a great big GTA 6-shaped hole left in the final few months of the year. And yet once again, every gap left by the established order has been filled twice over with something brilliantly new.
