30 June 2026 15:52 UTC · Community Announcements · Chris@CE
The GRIP XR Kickstarter is coming to an end just 48 hours from now!If you haven't checked it out, now's the time! --- CLICK HERE TO GO THE KICKSTARTER --- We've got some cool stretch goals laid out, with the next one being a custom tournament creator, which is within reach.Have a look:We also have a new backer tier bundle with both the custom graffiti and wanted poster at a discount, called "Rep It Notoriously". We figured some people might want both instead of having to chooseSexy Paint Jobs 👄🏎️Our stellar artist Joe has also done some magic on car materials, adding different paint function
9 June 2026 16:07 UTC · Community Announcements · Chris@CE
It's go time 🤘The GRIP XR Kickstarter has now launched! https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/cagedelement/grip-xr-a-futuristic-combat-racer?ref=ck6g9h We're calling on all GRIP fans - if you want more flippable flowstate driving, we could use your help!There's plenty of cool backing tiers to check out, like this one for the custom community-designed skin where you can submit your own image to be added to a paint job used across a bunch of vehiclesWe're really happy with how the Kickstarter page turned out. It's got style, a bunch of info you might not have known, and the rewards are fun.Also,
21 May 2026 18:38 UTC · Community Announcements · WIREDGary
What's up racers! Today is the start of a HUGE discount on GRIP : Combat Racing - with 86% off until June 4th! As part of this, our discount bundle with our newest release - Speed Freeks, is now available for 75% off, giving you a double dose of combat racing carnage. Today Speed Freeks launched on consoles too! Featuring Full Crossplay with Steam AND a level editor you can play live with your friends, then share your creations with the rest of the community - meaning you can krump your mates online wherever they play! Go get your combat racing fix today, for the cheapest price ever!
7 May 2026 14:37 UTC · Community Announcements · Chris@CE
(combat) Race day is finally here 🔥🏁We're happy to announce that a playable demo for GRIP XR is now availableThe GRIP XR Steam pages is now up!Play the DEMO now 💥Details in the Steam announcement: We hope you have a blast with the demo!
29 April 2026 14:05 UTC · Community Announcements · Chris@CE
UPDATE: The DEMO for GRIP XR has now launched!Details about the demo can be found in this announcement on the GRIP XR page:EDIT: The Kickstarter has been delayed to let players get into the demo for a while Follow the Kickstarter to get notified of when it launches:https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/cagedelement/grip-xr-a-futuristic-combat-racer
4 March 2026 17:29 UTC · Community Announcements · Steve
Hello GRIP fans, Wired Productions here.Hot off the back of yesterdays exciting GRIPXR announcement - the team behind GRIP are proud to announce ANOTHER bit of news, this time with a spectacularly orkish flavour. Warhammer 40,000: Speed Freeks is roaring onto console this year - and Chris and Jon from the Caged Element team had a great interview blog hosted by Sony over on their site : Get the lowdown on bringing high-orktane combat racing to console over on the latest PlayStation Blog.Console players will jump in with the complete Speed Freeks experience from day one, as they will be packed w
3 March 2026 15:45 UTC · Community Announcements · Chris@CE
UPDATE: DEMO OUT NOW!GRIP XR is the long awaited follow-up to GRIP: Combat RacingMore than 10 years ago, we revealed GRIP as a spiritual successor for a ravenous rollcage fanbase who were eager to play anything that was like their beloved series. It was really rewarding for us to see the reception the reveal got, and then subsequently watching players blast through the game's tracks at ludicrous speeds once it launched. Now, we are announcing GRIP XR, the next game in what is now a GRIP franchise! This game is meant to be somewhat of a stylized spin off, but has the same core gameplay as the o
18 December 2025 18:10 UTC · Community Announcements · WIRED Annina
This is the time of year where jack frost starts to nip at your toes, so stay inside and play some of the warmest indie games.You may even find your new favourite Indie Game with the Wired Winter Steam Sale 2025!Cozy up with our incredible discounts and expand your gaming library. Whether you’re into intense single-player tales or exciting multiplayer action, Wired Productions has something special for you, including some brand new updates landing TODAY! Most importantly, before we jump into talking about other games, Grip: Combat Racing is 85% off until January 5th! Beneath - Retro ModeBringi
22 May 2025 13:32 UTC · Community Announcements · WiredAlex
Back in 2018, it was snowing in Boston as Wired and Caged Element wrapped up PAX, buzzing for the launch of GRIP: Combat Racing. Seven years on, we’re not in Boston, it’s not snowing, but Wired and Caged are back at it again – and this time, we’re bringing the noise with Warhammer 40,000: Speed Freeks. Louder, a bit faster, and with a lot more explosions. Blaze into high-Orktane mayhem of clashing speedmobs, with adrenaline-fueled combat racing through the brutal Warhammer 40,000 universe. Drive ramshackle vehicles loaded with bombastic weapons and powerful abilities in a breakneck, full-throt
29 April 2025 13:00 UTC · Community Announcements · WIRED Annina
Grab your hard hat and hi-vis jacket – DIG VR is officially breaking ground on PS VR2 and Steam VR! Already a hit on Meta Quest, this true-to-life excavator simulation game is now ready to deliver the immersive experience of heavy-duty machinery to even more VR platforms. Whether you're a construction enthusiast, a sim lover, or just want to experience the strangely satisfying thrill of digging through dirt with powerful machines, DIG VR is your ticket to a rugged virtual playground. You can grab DIG VR in the 'DIG VR x GRIP: Combat Racing Bundle' right now with a discount: https://store.steam
27 March 2025 15:21 UTC · Community Announcements · WiredAlex
Who's to say that racing game fans can't love a cerebral arthouse thriller? If you're looking for something COMPLETELY different, and want to support your local indie game publisher, check out Karma: The Dark World which is out today! {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/37644815/85838382196d0a8acecb77f2a68635fad0cbc89d.png Brought to you by the brilliant minds at Pollard Studio, KARMA isn’t just another spooky game. This is psychological horror dialed up to eleven, blending brain-melting mystery with stunning Unreal Engine 5 visuals and a story that refuses to let go. It’s out now on PC and PlayStation 5, with
25 March 2025 19:19 UTC · Community Announcements · WIREDGary
Hello everyone! It's a huge week for everyone here at the Wired Family, with our friends at Pollard Studio launching their cinematic narrative thriller, KARMA: The Dark World - this Thursday! KARMA is a psychological thriller set in an alternative post WW2 timeline that places you in the shoes of a ROAM agent, responsible for diving into the minds of citizens accused of crimes in order to explore their memories and unravel the truth. But there are dangers that lurk in the shadows of our minds, and what you discover will have you questioning reality, and your sense of self... KARMA will be laun
13 March 2025 19:00 UTC · Community Announcements · Steve
The Steam Spring Sale is BACK and we are celebrating with our biggest discounts yet across the full range of our indie games - as well as their soundtracks, DLC and digital extras! Save up to 90% HERE! Fan Favourites: https://store.steampowered.com/app/396900/GRIP_Combat_Racing/?curator_clanid=33134072 https://store.steampowered.com/app/428660/Deliver_Us_The_Moon/?curator_clanid=33134072 https://store.steampowered.com/app/515960/Martha_Is_Dead/ https://store.steampowered.com/app/1299690/Gori_Cuddly_Carnage/?curator_clanid=33134072 New Adventures to wishlist: https://store.steampowered.com/app/
24 February 2025 19:00 UTC · Community Announcements · WiredAlex
The wait is over! Our demo is now available as part of Steam Next Fest. This is your chance to step into the shoes of a hotelier and design the ultimate guest experience. Whether you've been eagerly following the game's development or are just discovering it, the demo offers a hands-on preview of what it takes to build, manage, and customize a world-class hotel. For those new here: What is Hotel Architect & What should you expect in the Demo? Hotel Architect is a detailed hotel management simulation that allows you to craft unique and luxurious accommodations (or not... Your choice!). Juggle t
18 February 2025 16:12 UTC · Community Announcements · WiredAlex
{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/40963499/6a00c15a3553aaaabe1555b587ad9002ef7decd4.png Our friends at Pollard Studio are fellow members of the Wired Publishing Family, and today they announced that their first game, KARMA: The Dark World will officially launch on March 27th 2025, exclusively on PlayStation 5 and PC. They've celebrated this with an EPIC release date announcement trailer focusing on the stunning visuals, surreal environments and emotionally-charged story inspired by cinema’s finest auteurs with shocking twists at every turn, asking the question "When every shadow hides a secret, who can you t
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