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Genre "Racing":
Video Game Deals, Top Reviews and New Releases

3 most recent price drops as of Friday, February 10, 2012 (11:41AM PST)

Shift 2: Unleashed (360)

Sale Price $15.20 SALE

(24% off) at Amazon Deal Factor 5.2 (details) Deal Factor for "Shift 2: Unleashed (360)"
The Deal Factor reflects the value of a deal: it's a score ranging from 0 to 10 that is based on the game's average review score, the percentage of the price drop ("savings"), and the game's age. Deals with the largest savings on the best-reviewed and most recent games have the highest Deal Factors. Since we're snobs, we give more weight to the review score than the savings or age (a bad game doesn't get better just because it's cheap or new, and our goal is to help you find the most attractive deals, not just the cheapest or newest games).

For "Shift 2: Unleashed" the Deal Factor details look like this:

Weighted Review Score 4.1
Weighted Savings Bonus + 0.6
Weighted Age Bonus + 0.5
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Deal Factor 5.2 Review Average 8.1 (based on 3 critics) Genre Racing Simulation Publisher Electronic Arts Release Date 2011-03-29 Description "The critically acclaimed SHIFT franchise returns to the track with SHIFT 2 UNLEASHED™. The most immersive racing experience to date brings the True Driver’s ..." expand → Shift 2: Unleashed (360)

The critically acclaimed SHIFT franchise returns to the track with SHIFT 2 UNLEASHED™. The most immersive racing experience to date brings the True Driver’s Experience to life with all the intensity and exhilaration of being behind the wheel and competing in the Driver’s Battle. From the all-new helmet cam to night racing to frighteningly real physics and crashes, SHIFT 2 UNLEASHED delivers all the violence and excitement of race day in a groundbreaking authentic racing experience.

Need For Speed: Hot Pursuit (PC)

Sale Price $13.97 SALE

(30% off) at Amazon Deal Factor 5.8 (details) Deal Factor for "Need For Speed: Hot Pursuit (PC)"
The Deal Factor reflects the value of a deal: it's a score ranging from 0 to 10 that is based on the game's average review score, the percentage of the price drop ("savings"), and the game's age. Deals with the largest savings on the best-reviewed and most recent games have the highest Deal Factors. Since we're snobs, we give more weight to the review score than the savings or age (a bad game doesn't get better just because it's cheap or new, and our goal is to help you find the most attractive deals, not just the cheapest or newest games).

For "Need For Speed: Hot Pursuit" the Deal Factor details look like this:

Weighted Review Score 4.5
Weighted Savings Bonus + 0.8
Weighted Age Bonus + 0.5
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Deal Factor 5.8 Review Average 9.0 (based on 1 critic) Genre Street Racing Publisher Electronic Arts Release Date 2010-11-16 Description "This November, Need for Speed Hot Pursuit launches you into a new open-world landscape behind the wheel of the world's fastest and most beautiful cars. ..." expand → Need For Speed: Hot Pursuit (PC)

This November, Need for Speed Hot Pursuit launches you into a new open-world landscape behind the wheel of the world's fastest and most beautiful cars. From Criterion, the award-winning studio behind the Burnout series, Hot Pursuit will redefine racing games for a whole new generation.

You'll experience stunning speeds, takedowns, and getaways as you battle your friends in the most connected Need for Speed game ever. Through Need for Speed Autolog and its innovative approach to connected social competition, your Hot Pursuit experience will extend beyond the console onto the web, constantly moving your gameplay in new and unique directions.

Loaded with action, this game will challenge you to become Seacrest County's top cop or most wanted racer. For the first time ever in a Need for Speed game, you'll be able to play a full career on either side of the law. This fall, whether you're a lead-foot speeder or a cop with a mean streak, make sure your aviators are spotless and your driving record is anything but.

ModNation Racers (PSP)

Sale Price $10.99 SALE

(45% off) at Amazon Deal Factor 5.2 (details) Deal Factor for "ModNation Racers (PSP)"
The Deal Factor reflects the value of a deal: it's a score ranging from 0 to 10 that is based on the game's average review score, the percentage of the price drop ("savings"), and the game's age. Deals with the largest savings on the best-reviewed and most recent games have the highest Deal Factors. Since we're snobs, we give more weight to the review score than the savings or age (a bad game doesn't get better just because it's cheap or new, and our goal is to help you find the most attractive deals, not just the cheapest or newest games).

For "ModNation Racers" the Deal Factor details look like this:

Weighted Review Score 3.6
Weighted Savings Bonus + 1.1
Weighted Age Bonus + 0.5
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Deal Factor 5.2 Review Average 7.1 (based on 4 critics) Genre Kart Racing Publisher Sony Computer Entertainment Release Date 2010-05-25 Description From Wikipedia: "ModNation Racers is an upcoming kart racing game in development by United Front Games for the PlayStation 3 and PlayStation Portable. User generated content ..." expand → ModNation Racers (PSP)

ModNation Racers is an upcoming kart racing game in development by United Front Games for the PlayStation 3 and PlayStation Portable. User generated content will be a central aspect of the game, such that it uses the same "Play, Create, Share." adage as LittleBigPlanet to convey its basis in online user-generated content sharing and level creation tools.Players are able to accelerate and drift similar to other racing games in the kart-racing genre, in the game successful drifts also allow players to fill their boost meter. The meter resembles a multi-tiered thermometer which allows players to utilize a turbo boost or use a shield to protect their kart from incoming attacks. Players are able to collect weapons as they race which can be upgraded to up to three levels of power, weapons include sonic attacks, missiles and lightning strikes. For example a first Level sonic attack emits a series of rings around the player knocking nearby opponents off the track while a third Level lightning strike would cover the sky and rain bolts of purple electricity on all opponents ahead of the player. In addition to the emphasis on user-generated content, the game includes a full-fledged single-player mode featuring a story by professional Hollywood writers.

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Tuesday, February 07, 2012

Gamezebo 10.0 Reckless Racing 2 (iPad)
Reckless Racing 2 (iPhone)

Pros: More fully featured and well done than a lot of console racers. Highly addictive. Cons: A little bit more of the same from the first game.

Friday, February 03, 2012

Slide To Play 10.0 Reckless Racing 2 (iPhone)

Reckless Racing 2 is much better than the last game, which was already great to begin with.

Gamezebo 6.0 Rogue Racing (iPad)
Rogue Racing (iPhone)

Pros: Quality, fast-paced racing style with several control schemes. AI is highly aggressive and actually plays dirty. Cons: Players essentially start off penalized if they don’t make purchases right away. The number of race tracks is ridiculously limited.

Thursday, February 02, 2012

AppSpy 10.0 Reckless Racing 2 (iPhone)

Reckless Racing 2 is bigger and better in almost every way and while it’s not a leader in terms of new gameplay, it’s still a benchmark for the platform.

Splitkick 5.0 Smash Cops (iPhone)
Smash Cops (iPad)

Smash Cops is well presented, with a UI that looks crisp and clear on the big iPad screen. The graphics are pretty too although they don’t really stretch the latest hardware. Chunky, family friendly vehicles in a brightly coloured Miami styled mini-city are the order of the day.

Friday, January 27, 2012

Gamezebo 6.0 Speed Blazers (iPhone)
Speed Blazers (iPad)

Pros: Core concept is great fun. Lots of replay potential with all the collectibles to pick up. Amazing graphics. There's a lot of promise here … Cons: … but the promise isn't really followed through on. Controls don't always register your touch/commands. Buggy gameplay can be super frustrating. No option to switch lanes on your own, which makes gameplay feel pretty linear.

Thursday, January 26, 2012

Pocket Gamer 8.0 Smash Cops (iPhone)

An open-world battle racer with more crash-bang-wallop than a brass band in a bar-room brawl. It just needs a smidgen more dev to realise its full potential

Thursday, January 19, 2012

Slide To Play 10.0 Smash Cops (iPhone)

If you've ever wanted to be a TV cop who acts with reckless disregard for civil society, all for the sake of catching the bad guys, this is your game.

Gamezebo 7.0 Smash Cops (iPhone)
Smash Cops (iPad)

Pros: Unique and intuitive control scheme. Great presentation – feels like you’re playing a police chase video on the local news! Cons: Not much variety in missions.