Racing game fans are spoilt for choice these days. Forza, Gran Turismo and the upcoming Project Cars look like they were made from the dreams of petrolheads. But I suck exhaust fumes at those games. I don’t want a pure simulation. I want fun, which is why I loved the Project Gotham Racing series. But don’t expect to see that franchise rack up any kudos anytime soon.
According to Microsoft, the series is on hiatus, with no studios involved in any sequels or reboots at the moment. Responding to a fan query on Twitter, Microsoft Game Studios corporate vice president Phil Spencer confirmed this:
@klobrille @geoffkeighley We aren’t currently working on PGR. I really liked the franchise, really just down to # of racing franchises.
— Phil Spencer (@XboxP3)
Thing is, as sad as this makes me, I can understand it. Hell, even I see that there is no reason for PGR to return. With Need for Speed, Gran Turismo and Codemasters hogging the genre, it’d be a hard sell. But that’s where Forza comes in. Forza Horizon was the PGR sequel that I had been waiting for, and made great use of a recognised brand to spin the wheels on something different.
It had the style, handling and Kudos of that game, thanks to the studio in charge having some PGR talent inside of it. Throw in an open world, tons of cars and plenty of great challenges, and the game was a blast to play.
Still, if you;re a racing game fan looking for something that has plenty of soul, give Project Gotham Racing a go. The fourth one is a bit old, but it’s still damn good fun and should be as cheap as chips by now. Or better yet, take Forza Horizon for a spin.
And then join me as I get drunk and lament the lack of sequels.
Last Updated: February 26, 2014
VampyreSquirrel
February 26, 2014 at 14:10
Is that Nick crying in the drivers seat?
Admiral Chief in Vegas
February 26, 2014 at 14:21
Its Dawson, hahahhahahahahaha!!!
The D
February 26, 2014 at 14:25
Ten points to Erwinningdor!
Admiral Chief in Vegas
February 26, 2014 at 14:27
Hehehe
Admiral Chief in Vegas
February 26, 2014 at 14:27
Had me lolz in da belleh
oVg BWAHAHAHAHAHAHA... HA!
February 26, 2014 at 15:14
10 Kudos
oVg BWAHAHAHAHAHAHA... HA!
February 26, 2014 at 14:17
That’s because its Gothic.
TiMsTeR1033
February 26, 2014 at 14:30
and Gothic is bad..
TiMsTeR1033
February 26, 2014 at 14:30
I never got into PGR got it free with Xbox and was not what I had in mind. I like Forza and NFS games each one for the way they play but PGR was somewhere in the middle and I just didn’t like it much. Pitty for the fans out there as was a solid game just not for me.
TiMsTeR1033
February 26, 2014 at 14:31
Dawson really gets around!
Sir Rants A Lot Llew. Jelly!!!
February 26, 2014 at 14:36
I laughed way too much hehehe
General JJ the annihilator
February 26, 2014 at 15:14
So another good racing game dies.
InF3rN0
February 26, 2014 at 19:35
who is the saddest driver who is who is…. lol at that ps; gw I’d also be crying since pgr was one of the best car games; the KGB corner rules.
CypherGate
February 27, 2014 at 09:09
PGR4 i enjoyed a lot. That graphics was really great. Still is in my opinion. Forza Horizon just didnt get my attention. Wasnt what i expected.
Gr8_Balls_o_Fire
February 27, 2014 at 10:14
LOL @ header!