Photo: Benny Kirk/ autoevolution (Outer Image)/ Mattel Entertainment (Inner Image) The last time I played with a Hot Wheels set, the Hot Wheels: Acceleracers cartoon was still airing episodic ...

If you've ever been to a monster truck show, you know the thrill that goes along with the sound of roaring engines and watching huge vehicles soar over jumps. Perhaps you've fantasized about taking ...

Although I tend to roll my eyes at toys that offer enhanced play through an app that adds virtual effects on a mobile device’s screen, I think that Velan Studios has come up with a convincing use case ...

Hot Wheels Rift Rally is a good example of combining physical toys with a mixed-reality gameplay component done right, and it's fun for all ages. Hot Wheels has been a staple in the minds of children ...

The game from the makers of Mario Kart Live lets you shrink down and race around your living room. I played Rift Rally and can testify that it's a lot of fun. I started with CNET reviewing laptops in ...

When Mario Kart Live: Home Circuit came out in 2020, we were quick to praise the AR toy’s gameplay, but were put off by how much it cost for what was on offer. Now, developer Velan studios is back in ...

Hot Wheels: Rift Rally is a new mixed reality game from Velan Studios, the creators of Mario Kart Live: Home Circuit. Like Nintendo’s 2020 title, you control a real RC car while your screen shows an ...