Racing Games
Forza Motorsport vs. Forza Horizon: Which Forza Is Right for You?
Forza Motorsport vs. Forza Horizon: studios, physics, structure, progression and multiplayer compared, plus where each series stands as of October 2026.
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Series Histories
Gran Turismo Series History: From PlayStation to Gran Turismo 7
The history of Gran Turismo from the 1997 PlayStation original through GT3, GT5, GT Sport and GT7, plus Kazunori Yamauchi, license tests and the 2023 film.
Tips & Settings
Driving Assists Explained: ABS, Traction Control, Stability and More
What ABS, traction control, stability, braking and steering assists, gearboxes and rewind do in racing games, and a sensible order to turn them off.
Racing Games
The Racing Line Explained: Braking Points, Apexes and Corner Exits in Racing Games
Learn the racing line in games: outside-inside-outside, late vs early apex, braking markers, trail braking and how to wean yourself off on-screen line assists.
Game Modes Explained
Franchise Modes Explained: Running a Team Across Multiple Seasons
How franchise and dynasty modes work in Madden, MLB The Show, NHL, NBA 2K and College Football: rosters, salary caps, contracts, drafts, scouting and sims.
Game Modes Explained
Career Modes in Sports Games Explained: Play as a Player or Manager
How career modes work in EA Sports FC, NBA 2K, Madden, MLB The Show, NHL and College Football: created players, progression, story and what sets each apart.
Beginner Guides
Madden NFL for Beginners: Play Calling, Controls and Modes
New to Madden? Read the play-call screen, throw lob, touch and bullet passes, run, defend, and choose between Franchise, Superstar and MUT.
Beginner Guides
NBA 2K for Beginners: Controls, Shooting and Game Modes
Learn NBA 2K27's core controls, button vs Pro Stick shooting, shot timing and meter settings, defense basics, and what MyCAREER, MyTEAM, MyNBA and The W offer.
Beginner Guides
EA Sports FC for Beginners: Controls, Game Modes and First Steps
New to EA Sports FC? Learn the core passing, shooting and defending controls, how FC IQ tactics work, and which modes to try first in EA Sports FC 27.
Game Modes Explained
How Ultimate Team Modes Work: Cards, Chemistry and Squads Explained
A neutral guide to card-based team modes in FC, Madden, NHL, NBA 2K and MLB The Show: items, chemistry, challenges, currencies, odds disclosure and controls.