Driving games are always a blast, and 2008 was a banner year for next-generation virtual drivers. The year started strong with Burnout Paradise earning the pole and setting the pace for much of the year. PlayStation 3 owners benefited from a wealth of quality exclusive driving titles. From Wipeout HD’s insanely fast futuristic courses, to Motorstorm: Pacific Rift’s beautiful island tracks, racing fans were treated to some excellent entries in automotive action. Gran Turismo 5 Prologue also hit the Sony console this year, and if it were just a bit more of a complete game, may have given our eventual winner a run for its money. Both Pure and GRID were more than respectable rivals for our eventual champion, but neither title had what it took to finish the race. The debut of Mario Kart on the Wii made it an interesting race, but just didn’t have enough juice to cross the finish line first.

When the checkered flag finally dropped, there was only one game left on the track. After a heart-pounding final few laps, our 2008 Best Ever Driving Game was finally decided.

 

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