FUEL is a racing game where players can compete against each other in a present-day United States that has been ravaged by global warming. The game world spans 5,000 square miles, yet there are no load times during races.

The game originally had a release date of May 29, 2009, but the PS3 and Xbox 360 versions were postponed to June 5.VG247: FUEL delayed to June 5 (May 21, 2009) There is still no word of a new release date for the PC version, although GameSpot has changed the date on their site to June 23.Official Site: FUEL GameSpot: FUEL (PC)

Some unique features in FUEL include:

1. An environment filled with sandstorms, tornadoes, blizzards and other natural disasters
2. Familiar American areas like the Grand Canyon, Yosemite Nation Park and famous mountains
3. Different kinds of vehicles like quads, dragsters, bikes, buggies and trucks for on- and off-road
4. Around 100,000 miles of track
5. Huge jumps and cross-over points
6. A full day and night cycle
7. Hundreds of racing event to keep you entertainedOfficial Site: FUEL

The setting takes place in a modern-day United States that has been greatly affected by global warming. The result affects forced people to move away from large sections of the country, since natural disasters started tearing up the place. Even though most try to avoid these places, some of the more adventurous people seek these abandon places out, so they can compete in races. The natural disasters that drove out the population are still there, and must be dealt with while you're on the road.Official Site: FUEL