Massive racing game juggernaut Codemasters has signed an exclusive five-year deal to pump out official FIA World Rally Championship games.

Surprisingly, Troy Baker and Nolan North haven’t been brought on to voice a souped-up Ford Fiesta and other assorted engine noises, but characters within Dirt 5’s narrative mode. Baker will be the managerial angel on your shoulder who guides you throughout your career, while North will be putting on a black hat as the primary antagonist in Dirt 5 who’s like totally better at you than the vroom vroom stuff.

DiRT Rally 2.0 dares you to carve your way through a selection of iconic rally locations from across the globe, in the most powerful off-road vehicles ever made, knowing that the smallest mistake could end your stage.

Codemasters is looking to add another game in the muddiest genre into its arsenal: Dirt 4. Unlike Dirt 3’s garish exterior which was fuelled by the most neon energy drinks possible, Dirt 4 is going back to its roots while offering more accessible options for the weekend driver. Here’s what critics have to say about it so far.

I’ve got a need! A need for speed! And while I don't see myself scratching that itch with many horses under the hood of an exotic sports car, video games are a fine substitute. The genre has grown immensely over the years, reaching new highs in the pursuit of digital automotive excellence. Here’s ten of the best games available right now on various platforms.

Whether it was taking the perfect corner or ripping the net with a scorching shot, this year was filled to the brim with some incredible sports titles.

DiRT Rally is a back to basics approach with a take-no prisoners attitude that will caution you to avoid cutting but ask you to be brave when going through a corner.

It’s been a while since there’s been a rally, rally good Rally game. DiRT Rally from Codemaster could be the best one yet.