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News 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 […]

News Classic bikes confirmed for TT Isle of Man – Ride on the Edge 2

Nacon has revealed that TT Isle of Man – Ride on the Edge 2 will feature classic bikes giving players the chance to pilot a piece of automotive history as they take on the Isle of Man course which itself is steeped in history with its inaugural race taking place way back in 1903. Players […]

News Criterion will develop the next Need for Speed title

Electronic Arts (EA) has confirmed they will hand over Need for Speed development duties from Ghost Games back to the UK games studio Criterion citing it has struggled to attract the right talent to Gothenburg. Criterion is probably best known for their role in creating the much-loved Burnout series along with two Need for Speed […]

News OVERPASS video showcases its challenging off-road courses

Bigben Games has recently released a new gameplay video for their off-road simulation title OVERPASS giving us a better idea of the challenges we will face and how best to conquer them. OVERPASS gives the player the task of traversing extreme tracks and hazardous terrain utilising a range of off-road vehicles including powerful buggies and […]

News TT Isle of Man – Ride on the Edge 2 confirmed for March 19

Nacon (formally Bigben) has recently confirmed that TT Isle of Man – Ride on the Edge 2 will be coming to PlayStation 4, Xbox One and PC on March 19 with a Switch version to follow at a later date. The sequel to 2018’s TT Isle of Man – Ride on the Edge features a […]

News Sony CEO: “GT Sport with PS5 controller is a completely different experience”

Sony Interactive Entertainment’s President and CEO Jim Ryan recently conducted an interview with Business Insider Japan (translated by Gematsu) where he teased some interesting tidbits for the upcoming PlayStation 5 console. Ryan mentions the differences between the current PlayStation 4 and the upcoming PlayStation 5 (due this holiday period) with the conversation turning towards the exciting prospect […]

News Brand new physics shown in first-ever TT Isle of Man 2 trailer

Back in June this year, BigBen announced the sequel to 2018’s TT Isle of Man – Ride on the Edge. Rather than hitting us with a flashy trailer, the announcement only gave us a single screenshot to drool over. That has now all changed thanks to the release of the long-awaited trailer which gives us […]

News 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 […]

News Codemasters agrees acquisition of Project CARS developer Slightly Mad Studios

British racing game developer Codemasters has made the surprise announcement it’s taking the Project CARS creator Slightly Mad Studios under its wing. According to Codemasters, by joining forces with Slightly Mad Studios, the group can now cement itself on the game-making stage as a “world-leading games developer and publisher of racing games“. The acquisition also […]

News Codemasters will now be making licensed F1 games until 2025

If you’re a fan of the Codemasters-developed F1 games, you’ll be pleased to know the UK developer will be making even more of them over the next few years. Thanks to a contract extension with Formula One Management, Codemasters will no longer release its last F1 title in 2021. Instead, the British racing game studio […]

News Team VVV unveils a new chassis

Hello Viewers, and welcome to the new Team VVV website. A site that celebrates our passion for racing games, but also now expands to take in a range of additional content and features for you all to explore and interact with. Besides expanding the news, we see the introduction of our new Games page featuring […]

News MotoGP 20 launching April 23 across PS4, Xbox One, PC, Stadia and Switch

MotoGP 20, the latest title in the long-running MotoGP franchise, will release on April 23 across PlayStation 4, Xbox One, PC (Steam), Google Stadia and Nintendo Switch. Typically a MotoGP title releases in the month of June, however, for the first time in its history, the latest title will release just a few weeks after the start of […]

News 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 […]

News Kaz: 4K is enough, I’m more interested in 120fps or 240fps

Gran Turismo Producer Kazunori Yamauchi recently conducted an interview with Powerup Gaming where he revealed some interesting tidbits on the potential future of the Gran Turismo series. Gran Turismo titles never disappoint in the visuals department, developer Polyphony always strives for realism and never fail to drop our jaws. However, when asked about resolution, Yamauchi […]

Interviews 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 […]

News Criterion will develop the next Need for Speed title

Electronic Arts (EA) has confirmed they will hand over Need for Speed development duties from Ghost Games back to the UK games studio Criterion citing it has struggled to attract the right talent to Gothenburg. Criterion is probably best known for their role in creating the much-loved Burnout series along with two Need for Speed […]

Reviews Monster Energy Supercross – The Official Videogame 3 review

Milestone has a monopoly on officially licensed bike racers thanks to the ownership of three licenses. If that wasn’t enough, the Italien-based studio even has its very own two-wheeled IP Ride to boot. We’ve seen countless titles from the MotoGP and MXGP series this generation, however, it’s the newest franchise that has excited us the […]

News GRID’s Season 2 ‘Track Day Supercars’ content available now

GRID’s Season Two DLC ‘Track Day Supercars pack’ is now available across PlayStation 4, Xbox One and PC Steam bringing the Red Bull Ring track, six new cars and a Career mode expansion. Ultimate Edition players will receive the Ferrari FXX, Aston Martin Vulcan AMR Pro, Brabham BT62, and the Pagani Zonda Revolución (the Pagani […]

News Classic bikes confirmed for TT Isle of Man – Ride on the Edge 2

Nacon has revealed that TT Isle of Man – Ride on the Edge 2 will feature classic bikes giving players the chance to pilot a piece of automotive history as they take on the Isle of Man course which itself is steeped in history with its inaugural race taking place way back in 1903. Players […]

News TT Isle of Man – Ride on the Edge 2 confirmed for March 19

Nacon (formally Bigben) has recently confirmed that TT Isle of Man – Ride on the Edge 2 will be coming to PlayStation 4, Xbox One and PC on March 19 with a Switch version to follow at a later date. The sequel to 2018’s TT Isle of Man – Ride on the Edge features a […]

News OVERPASS video showcases its challenging off-road courses

Bigben Games has recently released a new gameplay video for their off-road simulation title OVERPASS giving us a better idea of the challenges we will face and how best to conquer them. OVERPASS gives the player the task of traversing extreme tracks and hazardous terrain utilising a range of off-road vehicles including powerful buggies and […]

News Assetto Corsa Competizione’s Intercontinental GT Pack releases

Assetto Corsa Competizione, the GT racing simulation game developed by Kunos Simulazioni, just grew in size by several notches thanks to the release of the Intercontinental GT Pack, available now for £12.49 on Steam. The Intercontinental GT Pack DLC for Assetto Corsa Competizione introduces an impressive tally of four iconic international circuits from no less than four different continents. Check […]

News GRID’s Season Two DLC will bring Red Bull Ring, 6 new cars and more

GRID’s Season Two DLC content has been revealed by Codemasters. The ‘Track Day Supercars pack’, which launches on February 12 across PlayStation 4, Xbox One, PC Steam, and coming soon to Google Stadia, will bring the Red Bull Ring track, six new cars and a Career mode expansion. Ultimate Edition players will receive the Ferrari […]

News Real TT rider weighs in on TT Isle on Man – Ride on the Edge 2

With the release date for TT Isle of Man – Ride on the Edge 2 quickly approaching, Bigben gets us even more revved up for the launch with an exclusive interview with Julien Toniutti, who holds the French circuit record for the Isle of Man TT. Toniutti has actually joined up with the development team, […]

News DiRT Rally 2.0’s Colin McRae ‘FLAT OUT’ pack launches March 24

Codemasters has announced that DiRT Rally 2.0’s Colin McRae ‘FLAT OUT’ pack will launch on March 24 across PlayStation 4, Xbox One and PC. Players who have purchased either the DiRT Rally 2.0 Deluxe Edition or any full Season pack will, of course, receive the Colin McRae content for free. The DiRT Rally 2.0, Colin […]

News Monster Energy Supercross – The Official Videogame 3 out now

Monster Energy Supercross – The Official Videogame 3 is available now globally across the PlayStation 4, Xbox One, PC Steam, Google Stadia and Nintendo Switch. Monster Energy Supercross – The Official Videogame 3 represents the Official 2019 Monster Energy Supercross season, with 100 riders from the 450SX and 250SX Classes, and 15 official stadiums. For the […]

News Games with Gold February includes TT Isle of Man – Ride on the Edge

Xbox One owners with a Gold subscription can get behind the wheel of some of the world’s fastest bikes thanks to the addition of TT Isle of Man – Ride on the Edge to February’s Games with Gold line up. The two-wheeled racer is set to be free for download to Gold subscription holders on […]

News Need for Speed Heat now supports racing wheels

These are words I didn’t believe I was going to write this generation, however, I’m extremely happy to report that Need for Speed Heat now officially supports racing wheels. Coming as part of a late January update, Need for Speed Heat now officially supports several racing wheels, as seen below (the development team also state […]

News 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 […]

News TT Isle of Man – Ride on the Edge 2 confirmed for March release

We’ve been patiently awaiting news on the release window for TT Isle of Man – Ride on the Edge 2 since its reveal back in June last year. I’m happy to report the sequel’s release window has been recently confirmed by Bigben and KT Racing – expect the title to drop sometime in March 2020. […]

News Sony has confirmed it will not be at E3 2020

Sony famously did not attend E3 2019 citing there weren’t many games to show off to the public due to nearing the end of the console generation. Although at the time this was a surprising revelation, it was somewhat understandable as Sony’s State of Play showcase events could cover a handful of titles to keep […]

News Table Top Racing: World Tour releases on Android devices

Table Top Racing returns to the Android platform some six years after its original debut with the release of Table Top Racing: World Tour available now for $4.99, £4.99, €5.49. Table Top Racing: World Tour is essentially an upgraded version of the Switch release Table Top Racing: World Tour – Nitro Edition, that dropped in […]

News Sony CEO: “GT Sport with PS5 controller is a completely different experience”

Sony Interactive Entertainment’s President and CEO Jim Ryan recently conducted an interview with Business Insider Japan (translated by Gematsu) where he teased some interesting tidbits for the upcoming PlayStation 5 console. Ryan mentions the differences between the current PlayStation 4 and the upcoming PlayStation 5 (due this holiday period) with the conversation turning towards the exciting prospect […]

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News Table Top Racing: World Tour releases on Android devices

Table Top Racing returns to the Android platform some six years after its original debut with the release of Table Top Racing: World Tour available now for $4.99, £4.99, €5.49. Table Top Racing: World Tour is essentially an upgraded version of the Switch release Table Top Racing: World Tour – Nitro Edition, that dropped in […]

News New Overpass trailer showcases improved physics and all vehicles

You’ll be forgiven for forgetting all about Zordix Racing’s upcoming physics-based off-roader OverPass. Originally scheduled for an October 2019 release, the game was put on hold to improve the physics simulation which wasn’t quite where it needed to be. Fortunately, the extra time has been put to good use as improvements can clearly be seen […]

News Super Arcade Racing may scratch your 16-bit itch

Developed by OutOfTheBit, Super Arcade Racing brings back the 16-bit graphics nostalgia of the 80s and 90s from consoles such as the Commodore Amiga, Sega Megadrive and Neo Geo. Super Arcade Racing adopts a retro 2D top-down view and throws in a storyline to the backdrop of a synth-wave soundtrack. You play as Mick, who […]

Previews Circuit Superstars preview

Circuit Superstars is an indie racing title which has really held our attention since its inception thanks to the unusual combination of adorable visuals coupled with a realistic physics package. We recently attended EGX and gots hands-on with the charming racer which was showcased in both single-player and four-player split-screen guises. With semi-realistic vehicle handling, […]

Interviews 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 […]

News Futuristic racer Antigraviator releases on PlayStation Store

The futuristic racer Antigraviator is now finally available on the PlayStation Store some 18 months after the PC version launch. The racer is set in the year 2210 where new terraforming capabilities paired with scientific breakthroughs in the field of antigravity have given birth to the Antigraviator Intergalactic Tournament. The game allows you to sabotage […]

News Farmer’s Dynasty releasing November 21 on PS4 & Xbox One

Bigben has announced that Farmer’s Dynasty will be available for Xbox One and PlayStation 4 on November 21 with pre-orders open right now. Farmer’s Dynasty will allow you to move freely through the village and surrounding area as you develop your farm and cultivate your land through the use of many different vehicles. You start […]

Interviews 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 […]

News Fast-paced mountain bike game Lonely Mountains: Downhill releases

After nearly four years of development time, mountain biking game Lonely Mountains: Downhill is now finally available to own across the PlayStation 4, Xbox One (including Xbox Game Pass), and PC Steam platforms. Furthermore, a Nintendo Switch version will follow at a later date. Lonely Mountains: Downhill allows you to experience four mountain landscapes. You […]

News Street Outlaws: The List races onto consoles and PC

A new lifestyle racing and tuning video game inspired by the cars and attitude of Discovery Channel’s Street Outlaws is available now across major retailers for £34.99/€39.99 on PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Switch, and PC via Steam. Street Outlaws: The List puts you in the world of American street racing where there’s no prize […]

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Interviews 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 […]

Interviews 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 […]

Interviews 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 […]

Interviews 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 […]

Interviews 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 […]

Interviews 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 […]

Interviews 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 […]

Interviews 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 […]

Interviews Le Mans Esport: Anthony Davidson Interview

The Le Mans Esport launch took place at the Silverstone round of the WEC series, this gave a great opportunity to experience the real action and cross that bridge into real motorsport. It granted wonderful access to the pits and paddock besides a VIP view from the ever-impressive Silverstone Wing building. Besides our interviews with […]

Interviews Le Mans Esport: Steve Hood and James Allen Interviews

Automotive Esports are finding their stride, with investment from Formula One and MotoGP moving the genre forward and finally displaying the potential many of us within automotive gaming already knew existed. The investment making for professionally delivered coverage and player profiles that draw in audiences while also opening the door to the world of real […]

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News 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 […]

Interviews 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 […]

Features 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 […]

News 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 […]

News DiRT Rally 2.0 World Championship to launch in September

Codemasters has today confirmed that the DiRT Rally 2.0 World Championship will begin on September 10. In partnership with Motorsport Network, the competitive gaming Championship is open to all players across the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One consoles as well as on the PC platform. The DiRT Rally 2.0 World Championship heats will be played […]

News Ford launches its works “Fordzilla” Esports racing teams at Gamescom

Ford’s motorsport exploits now include racing events in the virtual world, as the carmaker has revealed the first details of its new “Fordzilla” Esports venture. Launched at this year’s Gamescom expo in Cologne, Germany, Ford’s new Esports teams will allow racing game players across Europe represent the Blue Oval in high-level virtual racing events and […]

News World’s Fastest Gamer contest launches with Aston Martin race seat prize

The second season of the World’s Fastest Gamer esports competition has launched, complete with the grand prize of an year-long Aston Martin racing contract. Like the original World’s Fastest Gamer series, the competition will see entrants across a variety of gaming platforms race against each other, to find the gaming talent with the potential to […]

News Ferrari launches sim racing team ahead of the F1 Esports Series

Ferrari has confirmed it will be participating in this year’s F1 Esports Series competition, having just founded a brand new sim racing team. According to the Italian racing squad, the new esports team will run as part of the Scuderia’s Ferrari Driver Academy programme – which helped launch the Formula One careers of drivers such […]

News Third F1 Esports Series announced; qualifying to begin on 8th April

The F1 Esports Series will kick off in less than a week’s time with qualifying beginning on 8th April. Following on from a successful first two championships, the third F1 Esports Series will retain a similar formula to last year’s Series. In order to reach the official racing part of the contest, players will first […]

News Fernando Alonso joins Motorsport Network’s Esports division; founds new Esports team

The two-time F1 champ Fernando Alonso has broadened his influence in the Esports sector, by joining the Motorsport Network’s Esports division as an investor and board member. As a result of his role in the firm, Alonso will be able to offer feedback on the direction Motorsport Games will go in. Motorsport Network says there’s […]

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