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Test Drive Unlimited Solar Crown officially revealed
NACON has officially lifted the veil on Test Drive Unlimited Solar Crown, the very latest title in the long-running Test Drive Unlimited series which last saw a release back in 2011 with Test Drive Unlimited 2. The “Solar Crown” portion of the title is taken from the racing competition of the same name that was […]
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RiMS Racing motorbike game announced ahead of summer 2021 launch
Test Drive Unlimited Solar Crown wasn’t the only racing game revealed by Nacon this week, as the French publisher has confirmed it will soon be adding a new bike racer to its portfolio. The first title from the Milan-based developer RaceWard Studio, RiMS Racing is being pitched by its makers as a realistic motorcycle racing […]
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Destruction AllStars brings vehicular mayhem to the PS5
We are still recovering from the reveal of the PlayStation 5 console along with some truly amazing looking games. One such game that caught our interest was that of Destruction AllStars – a fast-paced arena-based vehicular combat title developed by Lucid Games which has staff who have worked on the WipEout series among others. With […]
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Project CARS 3 will launch with over 200 cars and over “140 global tracks”
Project CARS 2 was famed for its massive track roster, as a matter of fact, it holds the record for the largest track roster of any console racing game ever. Not to be outdone, Slightly Mad Studios (now working under Codemasters) has confirmed the very latest entry in the series, Project CARS 3, will offer […]
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First WRC 9 gameplay trailer reveals Rally New Zealand
Nacon and KT Racing have today unveiled the very first gameplay video for WRC 9, the latest official video game of the FIA World Rally Championship. Due for release on September 3, 2020, across PlayStation 4, Xbox One and PC (via Epic Games Store), then on PlayStation 5, Xbox One Series X and Nintendo Switch […]
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Gran Turismo 7 announced for PS5, raw gameplay revealed
Gran Turismo 7 has been officially revealed for the PlayStation 5 during PlayStation’s Future of Gaming live stream held tonight. To accompany the obligatory trailer we also got to witness some raw gameplay footage of the much-anticipated racer featuring the fan-favourite Trial Mountain track which sees its return to the series, check it out below. […]
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British Touring Car Championship game set to release in 2021/2022
A new British Touring Car Championship (BTCC) game is currently in negotiations with the goal of releasing in 2021/2022. Earlier this month, BTCC Series Director Alan Gow joined the V8 Sleuth Podcast to talk all things racing. During the fan questions segment of the Podcast, the chat turned to the much-loved TOCA game series from […]
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Formula Retro Racing hits the checkpoint on PC and XBox One
Recently we got our first hands-on with the indie title Formula Retro Racing, the game inspired by Sega’s model 1 classic, Virtua Racing. A surprising title that effectively came out of the blue in March, then before you know it, the game is out to buy with little in the way of fanfare. Retro-inspired games […]
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F1 2020 first hands-on preview
F1 2020 was announced a few weeks back and since then we’ve been patiently awaiting a hands-on. As an annual franchise, there is always the challenge to improve in every way, often that isn’t possible and sometimes there is a temptation to turn to gimmicks. However, Codemasters has always forged ahead with valuable aspects, even […]
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Thrustmaster T-LCM pedals unboxing and testing video
Thrustmaster has made racing wheels and peripherals for years now catering for players’ needs across all major platforms with products that are competitively priced, easy to use and dependable. Over the years we’ve seen Thrustmaster products ever improve in terms of functionality, durability and overall design so it’s always exciting so what the team has […]
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WRC 9, WRC 10 and WRC 11 confirmed for PS5 and Xbox Series X
NACON and development studio KT Racing has today announced WRC 9 – the official video game of the FIA World Rally Championship – will be racing its way over to PlayStation 4, Xbox One and PC via the Epic Games Store from September 3, 2020, with a Switch version to follow. NACON has also announced […]
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Forza Motorsport 8 is “vastly different” and an “amazing experience”
Creative Director at Turn 10 Chris Esaki recently guested on the December edition of the Forza Monthly show and revealed some tantalising tidbits on the next instalment of the Forza Motorsport series. Referred to as the “next experience” Esaki reveals that Turn 10 Studios hosted their very first studio-wide playtest for the upcoming racing title […]
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Check out the latest gameplay trailer for Monster Racing Championship
It is fair to say that Monster Truck games have been a mixed bag over the years, those that have succeeded such as 2002 release Monster Jam: Maximum Destruction, tended to be at the right place at the right time. Comparatively basic but delivering an experience which was just what fans needed. A game like […]
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Wreckfest Season Pass rounded off with Banger Racing Car Pack
Destruction derby racer Wreckfest has brought to a close its Season Pass programme, with the launch of the game’s eighth-to-date DLC pack. As its name suggests, this new Banger Racing Car Pack focuses on the sort of novelty motors that wouldn’t look out of place at a local derby meet. Players with an aggressive driving […]
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RiMS Racing motorbike game announced ahead of summer 2021 launch
Test Drive Unlimited Solar Crown wasn’t the only racing game revealed by Nacon this week, as the French publisher has confirmed it will soon be adding a new bike racer to its portfolio. The first title from the Milan-based developer RaceWard Studio, RiMS Racing is being pitched by its makers as a realistic motorcycle racing […]
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Test Drive Unlimited Solar Crown officially revealed
NACON has officially lifted the veil on Test Drive Unlimited Solar Crown, the very latest title in the long-running Test Drive Unlimited series which last saw a release back in 2011 with Test Drive Unlimited 2. The “Solar Crown” portion of the title is taken from the racing competition of the same name that was […]
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F1 2020 – Review
For the first time in gaming history the official Formula 1 game will be released to coincide with just the second race of the real season – of course we are in unusual times and the game which we play this year will bear zero resemblance to the actual calendar. But rather than replicate a […]
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A new Test Drive Unlimited game will be revealed tomorrow
We’ve known for a while now that a new Test Drive Unlimited game is in the works – and it seems we’ll get our first look at the title on July 7. As strongly hinted by new posts on the Test Drive series’ official social media accounts, the upcoming Test Drive Unlimited game will be […]
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Dirt 5, All Car Classes Revealed
Following our recent hands-on gameplay it’s clear Dirt 5 is shaping up nicely. With lessons learned on Dirt 4 the development team appear to have found a good balance on approachable handling while retaining an intuitive subtlety in terms of skill. But many questions still remain, little of the core content is known. However, Codemasters […]
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F1 2020: Red Bull Ring showcased ahead of F1 season start
The Formula One season is finally underway as drivers have completed the very first practice session in Austria with Mercedes topping the rest, no surprises there then. To celebrate the revised start to the season, Codemasters has released a new hot lap video of their upcoming Formula One title F1 2020 showcasing Austria’s Red Bull […]
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Final F1 2020 build screenshots showcase highly detailed cars
Koch Media has today released a batch of final build screenshots for F1 2020. The latest title in the long-running officially licensed Formula One series will release worldwide on July 10, 2020, across PlayStation 4, Xbox One, PC via Steam (the title will also release on Google Stadia for the first time). Rather than giving […]
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Project CARS 3 won’t have pit stops, tyre wear or fuel consumption
Project CARS 3 developer Slightly Mad Studios has made a surprise revelation about the upcoming racing sim: the game won’t have any pit stops or simulated tyre and fuel usage to speak of. As detailed by Slightly Mad, this design decision was made early on in the game’s development, as part of plans to place […]
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Project CARS 3 will launch on August 28 for PS4, Xbox One, and PC
Bandai Namco has confirmed that Project CARS 3 will release on August 28, 2020, across PlayStation 4, Xbox One and PC. Project CARS will boast 140 track layouts at launch breaking the record for the most tracks in any console racing title ever at launch. The racer will contain a total of over 200 road […]
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Project CARS 3 will launch with over 200 cars and over “140 global tracks”
Project CARS 2 was famed for its massive track roster, as a matter of fact, it holds the record for the largest track roster of any console racing game ever. Not to be outdone, Slightly Mad Studios (now working under Codemasters) has confirmed the very latest entry in the series, Project CARS 3, will offer […]
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DiRT 5 first look exclusive gameplay
DIRT 5 is still almost five months from release, so it came as a big surprise this week when Team VVV were invited for an early hands-on this eagerly awaited game to see where the franchise is heading. DIRT 5 is also an early crossover release for the new generation of consoles, with Xbox Series […]
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Destruction AllStars brings vehicular mayhem to the PS5
We are still recovering from the reveal of the PlayStation 5 console along with some truly amazing looking games. One such game that caught our interest was that of Destruction AllStars – a fast-paced arena-based vehicular combat title developed by Lucid Games which has staff who have worked on the WipEout series among others. With […]
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Nickelodeon Kart Racers 2: Grand Prix races onto consoles this October
It’s getting on for two years since the release of Nickelodeon Kart Racers, a very average racing game. It had some great characters and huge potential but ultimately corners were cut, resulting in a relatively cheap product sorely lacking in polish. We streamed the game with our initial hands-on and was left unimpressed, however as […]
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F1 2020 preview part 2, featuring all Schumacher Deluxe pack cars
We’re getting ever closer to the launch of F1 2020 and as expected more details are gradually being released into the public domain raising excitement levels in the process. In terms of access, we recently got our first hands-on with the newly added Schumacher Deluxe content, another welcome addition to the growing roster of classic […]
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The PlayStation 5 console consists of two versions, includes free game
Sony’s Future of Gaming live stream gave us a look at several upcoming PlayStation 5 titles including the much-anticipated Gran Turismo 7. We had to wait until the very end of the hour-long stream to finally see what the PlayStation 5 actually looks like and boy was we not disappointed. The PlayStation 5 design couldn’t […]
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Gran Turismo 7 announced for PS5, raw gameplay revealed
Gran Turismo 7 has been officially revealed for the PlayStation 5 during PlayStation’s Future of Gaming live stream held tonight. To accompany the obligatory trailer we also got to witness some raw gameplay footage of the much-anticipated racer featuring the fan-favourite Trial Mountain track which sees its return to the series, check it out below. […]
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Gear.Club Unlimited 2 – Tracks Edition launches in August with Le Mans content
Gear.Club Unlimited 2 – Tracks Edition will be racing its way onto the Nintendo Switch in North America on August 25 and in Europe on August 27. Gear.Club Unlimited 2 – Tracks Edition will include the Gear.Club Unlimited 2 base game along with the legendary track from the 24 Hours of Le Mans as well […]
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Toyota Gazoo Racing sponsors eSports WRC offering Yaris to winner
Publisher NACON and development studio KT Racing, in collaboration with WRC Promoter, have announced that Toyota Gazoo Racing will become the presenting sponsor of the 2020 and 2021 eSports WRC competitions. The announcement celebrates Toyota’s recent unveiling of the new Toyota GR Yaris – a performance car born from Toyota’s title-winning experience in the World […]
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DRIFT21 slides onto Early Access, first look gameplay
The announcement of DRIFT21 caused a bit of a stir and was keenly sought after by the drifting community. It promises to be the ultimate drifting simulation from building your cars to scanning a wide range of legendary locations that perhaps haven’t featured in a gamer before. Developed by ECC Games S.A and now available […]
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F1 2020 Michael Schumacher Deluxe Content Revealed
Classic cars and content are a highlight for us when it comes to new F1 games, alas the range is always limited but we’re thankful that some elements can be brought forward. Sometimes seeing these cars, such as the 1995 Benetton B195 can bring back gaming memories as well, in this case, Formula 1 on […]
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Gear.Club Unlimited 2 – Tracks Edition launches in August with Le Mans content
Gear.Club Unlimited 2 – Tracks Edition will be racing its way onto the Nintendo Switch in North America on August 25 and in Europe on August 27. Gear.Club Unlimited 2 – Tracks Edition will include the Gear.Club Unlimited 2 base game along with the legendary track from the 24 Hours of Le Mans as well […]
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DRIFT21 slides onto Early Access, first look gameplay
The announcement of DRIFT21 caused a bit of a stir and was keenly sought after by the drifting community. It promises to be the ultimate drifting simulation from building your cars to scanning a wide range of legendary locations that perhaps haven’t featured in a gamer before. Developed by ECC Games S.A and now available […]
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Formula Retro Racing hits the checkpoint on PC and XBox One
Recently we got our first hands-on with the indie title Formula Retro Racing, the game inspired by Sega’s model 1 classic, Virtua Racing. A surprising title that effectively came out of the blue in March, then before you know it, the game is out to buy with little in the way of fanfare. Retro-inspired games […]
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OVERPASS developer interview
As we cover dozens of racing games every year, we always appreciate it when we stumble upon something fairly unique. OVERPASS fits this bill perfectly with its slower-paced and technical rock and hill-climbing which require an altogether different approach compared to most racing/driving titles especially so in the console market. The simulation-focused title released recently […]
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OVERPASS Team Chat
Our very latest team chat is dedicated to the recently released rock crawler OVERPASS. OVERPASS is a unique title on the consoles, there really isn’t anything quite like it so we were intrigued to get some hands-on time to see what the experience is all about. The title was originally intended to launch last year, […]
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Monster Truck Championship coming to PS4, Xbox One, Switch and PC
NACON and developer TEYON has announced Monster Truck Championship will be arriving this autumn across PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Switch and PC. Monster Truck Championship is a simulation title which requires skill to master the vehicle physics in order to set new race records and to pull off a range of tricks as seen in […]
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’90s inspired Hotshot Racing coming to PS4, Xbox One, Switch and PC this spring
The 90’s arcade-inspired racer Hotshot Racing will be racing its way over to the PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Switch and PC (via Steam) this spring. You may remember the game from its previous name Racing Apex (not to be confused with Apex Racing League which later became Circuit Superstars, are you keeping up?) although it […]
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Physics-based rock climber OVERPASS out now across PS4, Xbox One and PC
OVERPASS, the off-road simulator that tasks you to navigate obstacles and hill climbs, is now available across the PlayStation 4, Xbox One and PC (via the Epic Games Store). Nintendo Switch owners can get in on the action on March 12. OVERPASS is all about careful vehicle placement and throttle control rather than going flat […]
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OVERPASS preview and extended gameplay
We’ve been enjoying playing OVERPASS of late and we can’t say for certain that we’ve played anything quite like it. OVERPASS puts you in a choice of quads and buggies and throws an obstacle course or hill climb at you and expects you to somehow not only make it to the finish line but to […]
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Latest OVERPASS video highlights the various obstacles you’ll face
Nacon has released its very latest gameplay video for the off-road simulation title OVERPASS which highlights some of the various obstacles you’ll encounter both natural and man-made. OVERPASS stands out from other driving/racing titles thanks to its impressive off-road environments which pit the player up against nature with its extreme courses featuring hazardous terrain. You’ll […]
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OVERPASS developer interview
As we cover dozens of racing games every year, we always appreciate it when we stumble upon something fairly unique. OVERPASS fits this bill perfectly with its slower-paced and technical rock and hill-climbing which require an altogether different approach compared to most racing/driving titles especially so in the console market. The simulation-focused title released recently […]
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Isle of Man 2 Gameplay & Davey Todd Interview
We’re already into the third month of 2020 which can only mean one thing: the release of TT Isle of Man – Ride on the Edge 2. Launching on March 19 across PC, PlayStation 4 and Xbox One, the sequel to the successful new IP from Nacon (formally Bigben) shakes up the formula with all-new […]
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Adam Enticknap interview
Adam Enticknap is a professional Supercross racer competing in the AMA Supercross Championship and the face of Milestone’s latest title Monster Energy Supercross – The Official Videogame 3 thanks to fronting a music video with lyrics highlighting the game’s features. As with many professional sportspeople, Adam’s career started at a very young age. “I quickly […]
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Fordzilla Esports launch UK auditions & Emmanuel Lubrani Interview
Last week Ford invited Team VVV to the launch announcement of the new UK division of their ever-expanding Fordzilla Esports Team. Ford revealed their UK Captain ‘Leah’ as well as giving us a general overview of their plans as they enter the competitive world of Esports. Ford has been around video games for many years […]
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Art of Rally gameplay and developer interview
Art of Rally is an upcoming retro-inspired top-down racer from the makers of Absolute Drift. Art of Rally will be a more predictable and forgiving experience than its predecessor, however, don’t get too comfortable as you will not be afforded the luxury of a co-driver. Instead, you’ll have to react to the ever-changing road conditions which […]
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EGX 2019: Pacer gameplay & developer interview
Pacer, formally known as Formula Fusion and before that Slamjet racing, first came to our attention all the way back in late 2014. With a developer that has at least one individual that has previously worked on the original WipEout series, hopes for Pacer are high. We recently attended EGX to speak to Lead Designer […]
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EGX 2019: Warp Drive developer interview
Warp Drive is the very latest creation from Supergonk – the developer that gave us the unique track-painting arcade racer Trailblazers in 2018. Warp Drive is an anti-gravity racer with an interesting warping mechanic. Players can warp to other areas of the track to find new routes, shortcuts, secrets and extra boost pickups. The striking […]
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EGX 2019: Inertial Drift first look & developer interview
Inertial Drift is (funnily enough) a drifting game which very much reminds us of Initial D and Auto Modellista. Developed by Level 91 and published by P-Qube, Inertial Drift stands out from the crowd with its interesting drifting mechanic which utilises both analogue sticks to control the slide of the car. As a matter of […]
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EGX 2019: Gravity Chase developer Interview
We’ve seen a wealth of indie racing titles come to our attention recently, so we were expecting to see more than a few with our recent trip to EGX – UK’s biggest gaming event. We weren’t disappointed, the first title to catch our eyes was a very early version of Gravity Chase – a futuristic […]
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F1 2019 first look and game director Lee Mather interview
We recently had the opportunity to get hands-on with the latest iteration of Codemasters’ long-running officially licensed Formula One series. Amongst other elements, the British-based developer has focused on the general lighting and the results are spectacular. At night, floodlights reflect on the cars in a very realistic manner, whilst the sun-drenched cockpits highlight the […]
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Toyota Gazoo Racing sponsors eSports WRC offering Yaris to winner
Publisher NACON and development studio KT Racing, in collaboration with WRC Promoter, have announced that Toyota Gazoo Racing will become the presenting sponsor of the 2020 and 2021 eSports WRC competitions. The announcement celebrates Toyota’s recent unveiling of the new Toyota GR Yaris – a performance car born from Toyota’s title-winning experience in the World […]
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NACON and KT Racing announce virtual TT Isle of Man Race
The sports world has been in disarray since the lock-down; however, racing games have been one of those to move swiftly and relatively seamlessly into the world of Esports. Meanwhile, MotoGP has been gradually developing with arguably the most comprehensive coverage, this demonstrating that despite the different inputs, bike racing can be just as exciting […]
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Fanatec announce exclusive multi-year agreement with eSports WRC
Earlier this year I was invited to Monaco for the start of the 2020 WRC season and to take part in a rather special invitational WRC Esport event. I confess I hadn’t played WRC 8 for some time and up against Gamermuscle, Super GT and Yannis Greekman, I knew I had my work cut out […]
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Lamborghini launches Esport Competition
Today Lamborghini announced their entry into the burgeoning Esports industry, along with their virtual one-make series The Real Race in partnership with Assetto Corsa Competizione by Kunos Simulazioni. Details provided announce the tournament will start on 29 May with five qualifier weekends, before culminating in a live final at Lamborghini’s headquarters in Sant’Agata Bolognese, Italy. […]
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Formula 1 launches new F1 Esports Virtual Grand Prix series, sport goes virtual
COVID-19 is changing the world as we know it, from sport and entertainment, to work and family life. Following the massive success of the racing Esports streams last weekend, Formula 1 has been quick to seize on the opportunity, announcing that this would become a regular occurrence in establishing the new F1 Esports Virtual Grand […]
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Ford is developing a virtual racing car with its Fordzilla Esports drivers
Ford has announced it has an all-new racing car in the works – and it wants the racing game community to have a hand in designing it. According to the car maker, the upcoming machine (known only by its “Team Fordzilla P1” code name) will be unlike anything else that’s been made by the company […]
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Season 5 of Esports WRC gets underway today at Monte Carlo
Season 5 of the long-running Esports WRC competition will begin today kicking off proceedings at the world-famous Rallye Monte-Carlo. The new season (which utilises the WRC 8 title) will be marked with an invitational wildcard event which will see the winner gain direct entry to the Esports WRC final. You can catch the Rallye Monte […]
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Fordzilla Esports launch UK auditions & Emmanuel Lubrani Interview
Last week Ford invited Team VVV to the launch announcement of the new UK division of their ever-expanding Fordzilla Esports Team. Ford revealed their UK Captain ‘Leah’ as well as giving us a general overview of their plans as they enter the competitive world of Esports. Ford has been around video games for many years […]
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The 2019 Esports WRC Championship experience
Last weekend saw the world finals of the 2019 Esports WRC Championship take place in Wales, right next to the paddock of this year’s Wales Rally GB. Team VVV were invited along to see proceedings and get an insight into how an event such as this is run as well as take in the general […]
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Lohan “NEXL” Blanc wins 2019 WRC Championship Esports final
Lohan “NEXL” Blanc has won the 2019 Esports WRC Championship powered by Hyundai. The 20-year old Frenchman put in a dominant performance to beat three other finalists including last year’s winner and real-world rally driver Jon Armstrong to lift the trophy. Blanc not only has the bragging rights of being the absolute best WRC 8 […]
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