https://www.makeuseof.com MUO is your guide to modern tech. Learn how to make use of the tech and gadgets around you, and discover cool stuff on the internet. Sat, 01 Apr 2023 12:01:16 GMT en-US hourly 60 PC gamers have never had it better. Not a day goes by without a new game hitting the market. Sounds expensive, right? But don't worry, as there are heaps of amazing free PC games available.

]]> Mon, 17 Apr 2023 14:45:18 GMT https://www.makeuseof.com/tag/best-free-pc-games/ Racing simulators help you feel what it is like to race in real life without risking your life, limb, and wallet. That's why realism and immersion are important for games like these.

]]> Sat, 01 Apr 2023 12:01:16 GMT https://www.makeuseof.com/set-fov-sim-racing/ Racing games have always been a highly popular category on the App Store. However, driving games are a different breed. The line is a bit blurry between the two genres, but driving games offer a more realistic driving experience than most racing games' arcade-like chaos.

]]> Sat, 21 Jan 2023 13:15:15 GMT https://www.makeuseof.com/best-driving-simulation-games-for-iphone/ Driving or racing games are one of the video game industry’s most beloved genres. If you think about it, it’s easy to see why this genre is so successful. Most of the time, the gameplay is fast-paced, most titles are competitive, and almost anyone can pick up and enjoy a good racing game.

]]> Mon, 16 Jan 2023 20:00:16 GMT https://www.makeuseof.com/tag/the-9-most-important-driving-games-of-all-time/ Screeching tires, pistons firing, engines revving—these are just a few reasons love racing, but you don't have to visit the nearest raceway to get that kind of experience. That's where racing simulators come in handy, especially when you're sitting in your very own racing chair.

]]> Fri, 28 Oct 2022 12:00:15 GMT https://www.makeuseof.com/best-racing-chairs/ The steering wheel is the only element of many entry-level sim racing setups. Sim racing steering wheels come in a wide variety, and this variety isn't sprouted from the brand and shape only. Steering wheels have different structures and mechanisms as well.

]]> Fri, 04 Mar 2022 16:30:13 GMT https://www.makeuseof.com/sim-racing-setup-steering-wheel/ Many motor racing and car enthusiasts long for an opportunity to try their driving skills in a racing track car, but the expensive elements of such an activity limit it to only a chosen few. Thankfully, with the expansion of technology, you no longer need a track to race on a track. You don't even need a car.

]]> Sat, 29 Jan 2022 14:01:43 GMT https://www.makeuseof.com/how-to-get-started-home-sim-racing/ An Open-World game allows a player to explore its map freely and uniquely approach its story. This means that players don't have to strictly follow a set objective, giving them the freedom to accomplish the game the way they want to.

]]> Wed, 19 Jan 2022 14:00:13 GMT https://www.makeuseof.com/largest-open-world-games-2022/ When you're out in the real world, you fell like you're driving fast when you hit speeds of over 80 mph. But when you're racing in your computer or console, how come 150 mph feels slow?

]]> Fri, 24 Dec 2021 14:00:12 GMT https://www.makeuseof.com/how-to-optimize-racing-games/ With most games, practice is the only way to get better. But for racing games, you can upgrade your hardware to help push you to another level.

]]> Tue, 26 Oct 2021 14:55:43 GMT https://www.makeuseof.com/thrustmaster-t248-review/ Take-Two Interactive, which publishers the GTA games amongst others, has acquired Codemasters for close to $1 billion. Codemasters is the creator of some of the best racing games ever released.

]]> Wed, 11 Nov 2020 14:56:31 GMT https://www.makeuseof.com/take-two-interactive-buys-codemasters/ A big part of our enjoyment of games is immersion, allowing yourself to delve into a virtual world as if you were really there. One thing that can increase your immersion is the simulation of real-world physical touch, bringing you close to the virtual world.

]]> Sun, 08 Nov 2020 19:00:59 GMT https://www.makeuseof.com/force-haptic-feedback-games/ Fancy a bit of racing to liven up your lazy afternoon on the sofa? Want to enjoy the thrill of high-octane competition while your bus meanders home?

]]> Fri, 19 Apr 2019 12:00:00 GMT https://www.makeuseof.com/tag/best-racing-games-android/ Yes. You should buy Mario Kart 8 Deluxe right now if you own a Nintendo Switch (our review). Go on, I'll wait. Now we can go through the reasons you just spent $60 on a three-year-old game.

]]> Fri, 05 May 2017 19:30:00 GMT https://www.makeuseof.com/tag/mario-kart-8-deluxe-must-have/ Soccer (football) games have been around since video games were a novelty. But even if you've played every version of FIFA and conquered lesser-known soccer games, nothing could prepare you for Rocket League. Controlling rocket-powered battle cars in a giant game of soccer is awesome, and the game isn't slowing down any time soon. Rocket League was explosively popular in 2016 and has even entered the eSports scene.

]]> Thu, 13 Apr 2017 18:00:00 GMT https://www.makeuseof.com/tag/awesome-rocket-league-mods/ The future of drones has always excited us here at MakeUseOf, but in 2014 when we were writing about the idea of drone combat as a sport, we didn't expect something like that to become reality so quickly. Indeed, first-person-view (FPV) drone racing is now a thing, and it's awesome.

]]> Sat, 27 Feb 2016 01:00:00 GMT https://www.makeuseof.com/tag/drone-racing-5-things-know-getting-started/ Jet targets Amazon, Streamus stops streaming, Ninja Cat saves the day, StreamSquid loves Grooveshark, Wii U loses Project CARS, and Amazon Prime Day 2016.

]]> Wed, 22 Jul 2015 18:30:26 GMT https://www.makeuseof.com/tag/jet-amazon-war-google-streamus-tech-news-digest/ Cheap headphones beat Beats, Australia bans piracy, PS4 and Xbox One upgrades, Giphy adds GIFs to Chrome, Project CARS 2 is a go, and drone racing is a sport for the future.

]]> Tue, 23 Jun 2015 15:30:35 GMT https://www.makeuseof.com/tag/beats-headphones-australia-blocks-pirates-tech-news-digest/ Project CARS is a new driving game in a field already packed full of serious contenders. Can this new IP zoom to the front of the pack and stay there until the checkered flag waves? Or is it destined to remain a back-marker, lapped time and again by the more able racers?

]]> Wed, 13 May 2015 20:30:00 GMT https://www.makeuseof.com/tag/project-cars-review/ If you commute in a car everyday, driving probably feels pretty mundane to you by now. You navigate the neighborhoods, highways, and cities around you from memory. You get around safely without actively thinking about traffic laws. Odds are, you think of driving as a means to an end, rather than some amazing thrill.

]]> Tue, 05 Aug 2014 19:00:00 GMT https://www.makeuseof.com/tag/youre-sure-love-one-4-pc-driving-sims/ Mario Kart 8 launched in May, and if you don't have a Wii U, you may be experiencing some serious kart envy. Mario's racing career has produced a long line of amazing games, and from one look at the latest title, it's easy to see why this one is no different.

]]> Fri, 27 Jun 2014 21:00:00 GMT https://www.makeuseof.com/tag/move-over-mario-you-need-to-play-these-3-other-kart-racers/ A lot of game franchises start off slowly and gradually build up a following. But Mario Kart burst into the gaming world and has never stood for anything less than brilliance.

]]> Mon, 02 Jun 2014 00:00:00 GMT https://www.makeuseof.com/tag/excited-mario-kart-8-relive-came/ In a world where zombies run amok, the most sane thing to do is to get into your car and mow them down – right? Well, at least it's definitely the most fun thing to do, if Dead End [No Longer Available] is any indication.

]]> Sun, 27 Apr 2014 00:00:00 GMT https://www.makeuseof.com/tag/crush-zombies-car-dead-end-android-ios-wp8/ On console, gamers will find a few fairly hardcore racing simulators like Forza and Gran Turismo, but over on the PC is where the truly crazy racing games dwell. These games are designed for the most hardcore racing fan. They are meant for the player who wants to live every detail just like they were driving a real car.

]]> Thu, 17 Apr 2014 17:00:00 GMT https://www.makeuseof.com/tag/4-of-the-most-hardcore-racing-simulators-you-can-play-on-pc-right-now/ With free-to-play games becoming more and more common these days, Gameloft has stepped into the ring by making their newest edition of Asphalt completely free, and it's still a great game.

]]> Tue, 25 Mar 2014 18:00:00 GMT https://www.makeuseof.com/tag/asphalt-8-airborne-best-free-play-racing-game-windows-8/ The year gone by was huge in the world of Android gaming. Most of the great titles were sequels to established franchises, and what this meant is that we got experienced developers working on a platform and game they knew. The end result? A series of mature gaming titles that are only limited by the hardware that Android runs on; take that limitation out and some of these could go toe-to-toe with console titles. Indeed, 2013 was the year mobile gaming came of age.

]]> Mon, 30 Dec 2013 20:00:00 GMT https://www.makeuseof.com/tag/mobile-gaming-comes-of-age-best-android-games-in-2013/ It’s been a long wait, but the PlayStation 4 is finally here. And while there are reasons beyond gaming to like the PS4, the games so far haven’t been too hot. The first line-up of games to hit the console has been underwhelming, whether it’s Killzone: Shadow Fall or Knack.

]]> Wed, 04 Dec 2013 03:00:00 GMT https://www.makeuseof.com/tag/looking-ahead-ps4-games-coming-in-early-2014-you-will-want-to-play/ For a good mix of single player and multiplayer fun, the side-scrolling 2D racing game Bike Race Free for Android is awesome. Who needs fancy 3D rendering and complex controls when keeping it simple is so fun and addictive?

]]> Fri, 29 Nov 2013 00:00:00 GMT https://www.makeuseof.com/tag/the-next-addictive-multiplayer-fad-bike-race-free-for-android/ Historically speaking, gaming on Linux has been "meh" at best. Most games weren't very exciting, or they simply weren't developed enough to become the great games they were envisioned to be. However, despite the non-perfect world of historic Linux gaming, there are still a few gems that you can easily download and play. A favorite of Linux gamers has always been Extreme Tux Racer, and plenty of other long-time Linux users will be going down a path of nostalgia.

]]> Thu, 17 Oct 2013 17:30:00 GMT https://www.makeuseof.com/tag/extreme-tux-racer-the-most-iconic-original-linux-game-you-can-play-right-now/ I'll be honest, there aren't many racing games I actually like. 9 times out of 10, whenever I test a car racing game - particularly a free one - I'm completely let down by how ridiculously unrealistic either the graphics are, the physics are, or the how difficult it is to keep the stupid car on the road. Game makers should understand that most of us aren't sitting here hold a steering wheel. We're trying to steer this simulated race car hurtling at 200 mph with a couple of left-and-right keyboard keys. Think about it.

]]> Thu, 13 Jun 2013 23:00:37 GMT https://www.makeuseof.com/tag/2-ultra-fast-racing-games/ The original Real Racing was a very playable yet basic racing game that got the fundamentals right and earned itself a following among mobile gamers for being the Gran Turismo or Forza of the platform. Real Racing 2 improved on the graphics, gameplay and included content in every way but stuck with the same standalone price point, also earning well-deserved praise.

]]> Thu, 14 Mar 2013 00:01:25 GMT https://www.makeuseof.com/tag/real-racing-3-best-mobile-racing-game/ Riptide GP shows just how much graphical power modern smartphones and tablets have. This game offers more than just great graphics, however – there’s a great racing game here. It even uses realistic water physics that affect the gameplay.

]]> Tue, 08 Jan 2013 04:31:28 GMT https://www.makeuseof.com/tag/race-to-your-smartphone-or-tablets-limits-with-riptide-gp-android-ios/ Let me just tell you straight away that when it comes to video games, I absolutely love racing games above nearly any other. War games may be the one exception, but racing games are at least at the very top of my list, and it's mostly because I'd love to drive like that in real life, but if I get a couple more speeding tickets, I'm likely to lose my license.

]]> Fri, 14 Dec 2012 00:00:03 GMT https://www.makeuseof.com/tag/get-your-nitro-on-with-asphalt-7-heat-android/ Picture a racing game with high-quality graphics, eight-player multiplayer, and realistic physics. You’d probably assume that this game costs money – but it’s named Driving Speed 2, and it’s free. This isn’t an arcade-style racing game where cars fly up into the air - it's got realistic handling. There are lots of great freeware games out there, but free racing games with high-quality graphics are a rare breed.

]]> Wed, 23 May 2012 22:01:45 GMT https://www.makeuseof.com/tag/driving-speed-2-a-free-racing-game-with-amazing-graphics-muo-gaming/  

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