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A racer's vehicle slides through a curve, weighed down by its own velocity.

Need for Speed: Shift Review — The Franchise Takes the Wheel

Need for Speed: Shift (2009) rebuilt the racing franchise around cockpit realism, g-force physics and a four-tier car ladder, earning 8.1 of 10.

By mitch·7 min readSeptember 17, 2026

A racing car speeds along a wet track, smoke rising from its exhaust as it presses onward toward the finish line.

Game Reviews8.1/10

Need for Speed: Shift 2 Unleashed Review: Slightly Mad Studios’ Sim-Arcade Fusion Earns Its 8.1

Need for Speed: Shift 2 Unleashed review: Slightly Mad Studios' 2011 sim racer on PS3, PC and Xbox 360 scored 8.1/10 for its cockpit feel and split screen.

By mitch·4 min readSeptember 14, 2026

A racing car drives quickly along a bright track while telemetry data streams across the dashboard.

Game Reviews8.6/10

Forza Motorsport’s driving is worth the slow climb to get there

Forza Motorsport rebooted the series in 2023 with 500 cars, Car Points progression and adjudicated multiplayer — then Microsoft cut Turn 10 in half.

By mitch·4 min readSeptember 14, 2026

A racing car glides through rain upon a darkened circuit, its tires gripping the wet tarmac.

Game Reviews6.4/10

Assetto Corsa Review: Brilliant at the Hard Part, Uninterested in the Easy Ones

Assetto Corsa review: Kunos Simulazioni's 2014 sim racing PC game scores 6.4, praised for tyre physics, laser-scanned tracks and deep setup menus.

By mitch·6 min readSeptember 13, 2026