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News Slightly Mad Studios teases “enormous” announcement

Slightly Mad Studios’ Online Marketing Director Nathan Bell has teased, via a Tweet, that something “enormous” is coming our way. Bell has stated that it is nothing to do with the upcoming Project CARS 3 title nor its mobile spin-off Project CARS GO. You can see the tweet for yourself below. [email protected], @projectcarsgame 3 aside, […]

News Here’s the launch line-up for Google Stadia

Google Stadia will be available next week (November 19, 2019, 5 pm UK time) and Google has finally revealed the platform’s full launch line-up of games. There will be a total of twelve games available for Google’s upcoming streaming platform at launch including one exclusive: Gylt. Gylt, developed by Tequila Works, will take players through […]

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 Need for Speed Heat releases across PS4, Xbox One & PC

Need for Speed Heat is now available across the PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and Origin for PC platforms. Need for Speed Heat is set in the fictional Palm City, a brand-new open world which will see you, a street racer, earn cash via sanctioned events by day, and risking it all to build Rep in […]

News Monster Energy Supercross 3 announced

Italien developer Milestone has announced Monster Energy Supercross – The Official Videogame 3 will release globally across the PlayStation 4, Xbox One, PC, Stadia, and Switch platforms on February 4, 2020. Monster Energy Supercross 3 will feature the 2019 Monster Energy Supercross season complete with 100 riders across the 450SX and 250SX classes as well […]

News GTR 3 release date announcement seemingly coming soon

Simbin Studios UK has recently hinted that we may have the release date for GTR 3 very soon. Simbin stated that the release date for GTR 3 will be confirmed when discussions with their partners have been finalised. A follow-up statement last week confirmed the discussions were continuing. Once a release date is settled on, […]

News TT Isle of Man 2 coming to consoles and PC in 2020

BigBen Games has announced a surprise sequel to 2018’s TT Isle of Man: Ride on the Edge will be racing our way, at high speed, naturally. The publisher has today revealed that TT Isle of Man 2 will release on consoles and PC at some point in 2020. Sadly no specific release window was stated […]

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 GT Sport: Laguna Seca track teased ahead of official reveal

The Laguna Seca track for Gran Turismo Sport has been teased ahead of its official reveal this weekend. Following on from the recent rumours, the track looks set to be racing our way soon. Before that happens though, we’ll see it in action this weekend at the Gran Turismo Sport World Tour Final held in Monaco. […]

News Rumour: Laguna Seca track coming to GT Sport

Rumours that the Laguna Seca track could be making its return to Gran Turismo are currently circulating. A post on Reddit (via GT Planet) seemingly depicts the “Race 2” schedule of the upcoming Gran Turismo Sport World Tour Final (held in Monaco this weekend) which includes the “WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca” track. See for yourself […]

News Toyota is coming back to the Forza series

Forza-playing Toyota fans, rejoice: the famous Japanese car maker will soon be returning to the Forza franchise. In a surprise reveal, the Forza developers confirmed Toyota production cars will once again be featured in current and future Forza games. Perhaps unsurprisingly, Forza Horizon 4 will herald that return. On 12th December later this year, players […]

News GRID’s 40-car endurance mode allows for 60-minute races

GRID is set to launch today on Google Stadia bringing with it unique 40-car races. Codemasters has recently unveiled details on the exclusive Stadia mode so let’s dive in to see what it’s all about. Given GRID’s very short distance races it was always likely Codemasters’ newly added 40-car mode would require much longer races […]

News Google Stadia launches today

Google’s game streaming platform Stadia is set to launch today, November 19, 2019, at 5 pm UK time. For £119/$129 you’ll get the “Founder’s Edition” (available exclusively on the Google Store) which will grant you access to Stadia at launch along with three months of Stadia Pro for yourself and a friend, ChromeCast Ultra (for […]

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 […]

News Stadia version of GRID will have a 40-car mode

Google Stadia, Google’s game streaming platform which does away with the need to buy a console, will launch next week and those looking to pick up GRID may just have an added incentive. Codemasters has confirmed the Google Stadia version of GRID (set to release before the end of the year) will contain an exclusive […]

News [UPDATE]Is Milestone’s Gravel game about to get a sequel?

[UPDATE]Milestone has now confirmed there is no Gravel sequel planned right now and that the website suffered a technical issue, you can read the newly released statement from Milestone below. “Milestone wants to clarify that at the moment there’s no Gravel sequel in development or in our future plans. The message on the game website […]

News Slightly Mad Studios teases “enormous” announcement

Slightly Mad Studios’ Online Marketing Director Nathan Bell has teased, via a Tweet, that something “enormous” is coming our way. Bell has stated that it is nothing to do with the upcoming Project CARS 3 title nor its mobile spin-off Project CARS GO. You can see the tweet for yourself below. [email protected], @projectcarsgame 3 aside, […]

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 […]

News Here’s the launch line-up for Google Stadia

Google Stadia will be available next week (November 19, 2019, 5 pm UK time) and Google has finally revealed the platform’s full launch line-up of games. There will be a total of twelve games available for Google’s upcoming streaming platform at launch including one exclusive: Gylt. Gylt, developed by Tequila Works, will take players through […]

News Need for Speed Heat releases across PS4, Xbox One & PC

Need for Speed Heat is now available across the PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and Origin for PC platforms. Need for Speed Heat is set in the fictional Palm City, a brand-new open world which will see you, a street racer, earn cash via sanctioned events by day, and risking it all to build Rep in […]

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 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 GT Sport update adds Spa-Francorchamps & 4 new cars

As expected, the very latest update for Gran Turismo Sport has landed bringing with it a host of new goodies. We were fairly confident the Spa-Francorchamps track would make it into today’s update – and it has. Not only has it arrived, but we also have the option to race at a wet weather Spa […]

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 GT Sport: dry and wet weather Spa track could drop tomorrow

Last week, Gran Turismo Producer Kazunori Yamauchi confirmed Gran Turismo Sport will be receiving its very latest update this week. Releasing tomorrow, the update will contain four additional cars as originally teased below. アップデートは、この週末のGTワールドツアー東京の後、来週来ます。The update will come next week, after the GT World Tour – Tokyo this weekend. #GTSport #FIAGTC pic.twitter.com/YIhtNCKiYk — 山内　一典 (@Kaz_Yamauchi) October […]

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 […]

News Watch the Need for Speed Heat launch trailer here

As promised, EA has released the Need for Speed Heat launch trailer ahead of its worldwide release on November 8 across the PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC platforms. As expected, the production values of the trailer are off the hook, check it out for yourself below. Need for Speed Heat puts you in the […]

News Need for Speed Heat’s launch trailer premieres this afternoon

Need for Speed fans have a big reason to be very excited today: the Need for Speed Heat launch trailer will go live this afternoon. Scheduled for 15:00 GMT, the official Need for Speed YouTube channel will premiere the launch trailer for Need for Speed Heat which you can catch live via the video below. […]

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 […]

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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 […]

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 […]

News Get your rear out with Inertial Drift

Another interesting title revealed this week arrives in the form of ‘Inertial Drift’ which is being developed by Level 91 and published by P-Qube in the UK. A drifting game that initially gives off vibes of Initial D and Auto Modelista, but adds the unique feature of using both analogue sticks to control the drifting […]

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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 […]

Interviews Interview with DiRT Rally 2.0 consultant with preview gameplay

We recently attended a DiRT Rally 2.0 event where we managed to get a hands-on with a preview version of the title as well as conduct a couple of interviews. Yesterday we posted our interview with the Chief Game Designer Ross Gowing, today we share our interview with DiRT Rally 2.0’s consultant, and real-world rally driver, […]

Interviews DiRT Rally 2.0 developer interview with exclusive gameplay

After much speculation, DiRT Rally 2.0 was finally made official last week courtesy of a trailer which admittedly didn’t give us a great look at the upcoming sequel to Team VVV’s 2016 Game of the Year. Thankfully, we’ve managed to get some hands-on time with the title (with both a controller and wheel) so we’ll be […]

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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 […]

News Blancpain GT Series organiser will launch an Esports series in April 2019

The organiser of the Blancpain GT racing series will soon venture into virtual competition, thanks to an officially-supported Esports series that will commence later this year. Called the SRO E-Sport GT Series, the new Esports championship is set to be launched on 13th April 2019, shortly before the first race of the 2019 Blancpain GT […]

News Toyota will launch a Gran Turismo Sport-based Esports series in April 2019

Toyota’s motorsports division will jump into the Esports fray next month, with the launch of a new Gran Turismo Sport-based one-make online racing series. As its name suggests, the Toyota GR Supra GT Cup will be a one-make racing series, where the only eligible car will be the new Toyota GR Supra that was added […]

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