Celebrating Video Game Day with Great New Racing Games of 2023

Jul 8, 2023

It’s Video Game Day! If you’re looking for a fun, exciting way to beat the heat this summer and keep cool indoors, we have got a great list of recommendations for new racing and car themed video games. When you can’t be out on the race track or on the open road to adventure, these selections will keep you occupied and fulfill your need for speed!

Disney Speedstorm is a free-to-play kart racing game in the same style of interactive gameplay and competitive racing like Mario Kart. It runs on PS5, PS4, XBox, Nintendo Switch, and PC.

Kart Rider Drift is another online free-to-play arcade racer for Playstation and Steam on PC! It’s constantly refreshed with new skins, vehicles, tracks, characters, and seasonal content. It is a fantastic option to keep your kiddos occupied this summer without breaking the bank, too.

Wreckreation is a forthcoming racing game for PS5, PC, Xbox consoles that is sure to get your blood pumping. This sandbox style racing game features outrageous obstacles across a high-speed race track through “Sledgehammer County.” The longer you play, the more you’ll unlock, creating new challenges and environments for you to explore!

TT Isle of Man: Ride on the Edge 3 is a recently released racing game featuring motorcycles! IT’s the third game in the series, with death defying jumps, twisted curves, and speedy straightaways to keep you racing over and over as you try to climb the leaderboards! Each motorcycle option has its own unique characteristics and handling styles, so you can keep playing again and again for new challenges.

F1 23 released in June and puts you in the driver’s seat of the most advanced racing games with hyper realistic graphics, immersive gameplay, and adrenaline pumping maps! You’ll race your way across the world on famous racetracks and city streets. With real-world physics and precision controls, you’ll need to really practice and concentrate to overtake your opponents!

Forza Motorsport 8 brings back everything you love about the series, with new realistic maps and challenging real-world physics as you drive along. You’ll find more than 700 meticulously recreated vehicles from world-wide famous automotive companies, from classic muscle cars to sporty supercars and more, with plenty of variation and flexibility. You’ll find your heart racing at every turn, and you can challenge yourself to an AI race or play against friends online.

Looking to shake things up a bit and get out of the house for a game night? We have got just the place for you.

Here’s a list of fabulous places in the Waukegan and Lake County area where you can enjoy community, camaraderie, and a little friendly competition.

Did we miss one on your list? Let us know in the comments and we may just feature it in an upcoming post!