The always online element is frustrating, but unfortunately par for the course these days. As for the antique prices, I think the conversion between western and Japanese releases in credit amounts is 100x. So that Supra would be like 914,730 Cr., which isn’t horrible, but I get what you mean. That said, remember that… Read more

As a new sports franchise too, it can take a few years to get up to speed. The first games are never standout. I don’t think Codies’ F1 output really got kicking until F1 2013? Read more

I will tell you, people are raving about the pad handling this year. I didn’t mention it because it feels much the same to me as WRC 9 did, though I have no complaints. Read more

Numbers, I’m bad at them. Thanks. Read more

As a whole, the series has been very solid. I think the trouble is, especially with these annual franchises, once you hit a wall of not being able to improve, or adding gimmicks or modes rather than addressing the problems that are still there, it begins to feel like a step back. That was F1 for me this year too. Read more

Yup, the best part is I took note of the spelling and still found a way to fuck it up. I’m blaming my MacBook’s busted keyboard, even if it doesn’t deserve it. Because it still kind of does. It always does. Read more

It was an awesome game, wasn’t? The original Sega GT I think was really poor, but 2002 and Online had such an inspired car roster, with vehicles you just don’t see in many games anymore. Read more

So did some more digging after reading this, and glad you brought it to my attention. Japanese Nostalgic Car references WRC involvement, but you’re right — there’s no hard evidence to suggest that’s where Nissan’s head was at. Sincere apologies for getting that wrong, the story has been updated. I do wonder if there… Read more

Actually, it seems T10 expanded the Car Pass (that is also included with the Ultimate Edition) to cover all nine paid car packs released for the game, past the original six they had promised. Normally though, yeah, the Car Pass only covers some of the packs. Read more

Ah, thanks! Good catch. Read more

I was gonna say Fairlad-E but this is better Read more

Overdrive is good! Sorta broken physics wise, but good! I unironically love the post-grunge ass-rock soundtrack too. Read more

I’ve played a number of the N64's racers, and even today, BAR still ranks among the top for me. Maybe tied with Wave Race 64. It really is that good — I recommend you give it another go if you haven’t in a while. Read more

It’s a very tough game! Having to balance picking up those item boxes with racing for the lead really adds to the challenge. Also means you can’t always take the fastest routes. Read more

There’s scraping the barrel but I assure you my love for this concept and disappointment for the car that replaced it is 100% genuine. Read more

I don’t see it really at all in the first LX, but I sort of do in the refresh. Still, the production car is so upright and boxy, it gives off an entirely different vibe to me. Read more

Yeah that’s not my criticism here at all. They did add something new — the story mode. Problem is, they didn’t do it as well as they could’ve. Read more

Stop asking reasonable questions Read more

Yeah, that happened early in the pandemic, but the story is new. Australians can return home, provided they quarantine for two weeks and get a seat on a flight, but the country has been adjusting how many of those are available on a regular basis based on infection rates. (Also, Australian citizens in India can’t… Read more

All the joy — and pain — of actually playing with Hot Wheels Read more