While the GameCube era was a bit of an awkward time for Nintendo, there’s no denying this purple plastic block offered some true classics. Here’s a look back at the GameCube’s finest high-octane thrills. Burning Rubber is More Fun in Real Life: Get some high-quality new tires Kirby Air Ride Okay, it’s not a traditional […]
If you grew up in the 1990s, there’s a fair chance that the SNES dominated a fair chunk of your free time. Here’s a blast from the past — check out these four memorable games from those halcyon days of yore. Okay, it’s really a list of three beloved games and one cartridge you probably […]
Racing has long been a staple of video games, and the Nintendo 64’s game library is no exception. If you had a Nintendo 64 when you were growing up, you probably have some fond memories of these five classics. The Future of Car Buying: Easy ways to shop online Mario Kart 64 No list of […]
If you love playing video games, it’s a good idea to have one on your phone that you can play whenever you have spare time. There are a ton of junk games out there that aren’t worth the space on your phone, so if you’re going to download mobile racing games to play, make sure they’re […]
Good board games don’t just come from America and Germany; these days, they’re being made all over the world. Thanks to the popularity of tabletop gaming–and the possibilities of crowd-funding–all kinds of creative gaming titles are being released. Last year, Vorpalia Games in Spain created and released Dice Drivin’, a street racing card […]
If there’s one thing motorsport racing isn’t, it’s definitely not slow. The best races are when drivers put the pedal to the metal. So why are many car racing board games so slowly-paced and take forever to play? Most fans of racing enjoy it for that–the race. So a heavily-involved, strategic tabletop ordeal doesn’t really simulate the thrill […]
It might come as a shock, but not everyone loves motorsports. For some, the smell of burnt rubber and the roar of a engine appear more like a billboard on wheels driving in circles. So when it comes to convincing a non-racing fan to play a racing-themed board game, it takes something unique to […]
Most tabletop games involve strategy and/or luck, but a handful of games out there involve actual skill, too. Dexterity-based games may not be popular with the vast majority of adult gamers (who mostly associate it with Jenga), but they’re pretty common in the children’s arena–where players are developing fine motor skills. HABA, creator of many […]
To simulate the excitement of an auto race on a miniature scale, you might assume that you need a lot of components–a big racing board, model cars, die, dozens of cards, and a big rule book. But, the pocket-sized Famous 500 card game proves that successful tabletop racing is more about the technique than the components. […]
When can you win a racing board game without crossing the finish line? When you’re playing Thrash-Car! For those who thought that tabletop versions of racetrack competitions were too tame, uncompetitive, or commercialized, this wild game pits players against each other in aggressive automotive attacks. Whether you side with the hippies, rednecks, old […]
Throughout the years, NASCAR has had its share of game-based adaptations, from edge-of-your-seat simulation video games to multiple Monopoly editions. The recognizable branding, the thrill of racing, and the fan-driven frenzy surrounding stock car racing has led to many family gaming iterations of the sport. One game of mixed results updates the classic French […]
[wptab name=’Friday the 13th – Cena Lives!’] It’s been two weeks, and people are still asking if John Cena is alive or dead. I am beginning to think that John Cena is no longer a person, but rather a construct. The Cena Paradox, I’m calling it. It is the working theory that John Cena, professional […]
Need to keep the little ones busy during those long weekends at home? Want some games that you and your kids can enjoy together? Consider downloading these three kid-friendly racing video games. Need a new family vehicle? Tips for saving up money for your next car Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Available on Nintendo Switch. No […]
If you’re that person who always picks JDM cars in racing video games, you might have noticed that Toyota vehicles were curiously absent from video games launched in 2017 and later save for Gran Turismo Sport. Even more curious is that Toyota never explained the decision. The closest thing we ever got to an explanation […]
Many automotive racing board games have topped dining room tables over the years, but few have reached the lauded reputation and enthusiastic popularity of Formula De. Most gamers know this title for the 2008 edition by Asmondee, Formula D, which gave the game a sleek, high-quality reinterpretation for the 21st century. Formula D originated more than […]
Of the dozens upon dozens of motorsports board games that have graced gamers’ tables over the years, few have earned the acclaim that Rallyman has. Though it has received multiple re-releases over the years, Rallyman is an uncommon game to find — and can cost a pretty penny. For those reasons, although I’ve reviewed dozens of […]
I’ve seen — and played — a lot of racing board games with my family over the years, but it wasn’t until recently that I got hold of a copy of the Griddly Headz Racing Game. I’d seen this title in passing online. Although I haven’t played any of the other Griddly Headz games, this […]
In recent years, society has become increasingly taken by a sense of nostalgia for activities and properties from yesteryear. Everyone has their own “good ol’ days,” and for many, those days involved time spent at the local racetrack, rooting for their favorite drivers. The vast majority of families don’t go to races anymore—and […]
