
Play it with permadeath stakes, on hard difficulty

Play it with permadeath stakes, on hard difficulty

A wonderful game for racers of all skill and interest level

High polish and fun for hundreds of hours, but that still won’t be enough for many

And a reminder of how much more we stand to lose


In present day, Need for Speed Heat seems limited, reminding me of all the things that made it distinct, but still hedging against them in case I don’t find them enjoyable. I’m confused about what would have made this game better, but the series seems just as confused about what it wants to be.

The best parts may carry over, but the new flashes make it all worth revisiting

PES 2020 continues the Konami franchise’s reputation for strong football play that expects smart decision making and laser-like focus. It also has Juventus, UEFA’s Euro 2020 tournament, and some other things you won’t find in EA Sports’ FIFA series.

Truer-to-life racing makes this year’s Heat more satisfying

Size and speed always carry the day, but Madden gives you new ways to use them

It takes a while for the ETRC’s five tons of thunder to get rolling

F2 racing helps calibrate the challenge in a sport where success is more than just winning

There’s more than strength in numbers — there’s loads of fun

Newcomers might surprise themselves how much they really can handle in a tough-as-nails driving sim

New inclusions don’t distract from the game, but they aren’t the highlight either.