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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 Here’s what the next gen “Xbox Series X” looks like

Microsoft’s next-generation console has been revealed as the “Xbox Series X”. Announced live during The Games Awards, the Xbox Series X will, of course, be Microsoft’s most powerful console ever and is expected to run a host of games across the past three Xbox generations (via backwards compatibility) as well as the very latest games […]

News Ride 4 coming in 2020 with a special collaboration with Yamaha

Milestone has today released a teaser trailer for Ride 4, the latest entry into the Italian Studios’ two-wheel franchise, confirmed for a 2020 release. RIDE 4 aims to be the “definitive sandbox” for all bike lovers boasting a more realistic and accurate simulation of two-wheeled racing than we’ve seen previously in the series. Check out […]

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 Fast & Furious Crossroads heading to PS4, Xbox One & PC in May 2020

The long rumoured Fast & Furious game from Slightly Mad Studios has officially been revealed. Fast & Furious Crossroads is a team-based, vehicular-heist action game set in the Fast & Furious universe and is currently scheduled for a May 2020 release (the same month as the ninth Fast & furious film hits US theatres) across […]

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 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 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 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 […]

News GT Sport’s latest update fixes recent penalty system issues

Gran Turismo Sport has undergone its very latest update. Rather than the usual large updates we’ve seen recently involving new GT League events, new cars and the occasional new track, this update is very small but perhaps even more important. Gran Turismo Sport’s penalty system has been a source of frustration for as long as […]

News Latest tongue-in-cheek Supercross 3 trailer highlights new features

Italian-based development team Milestone has released a new trailer for Monster Energy Supercross – The Official Videogame 3 which showcases the game’s new features. Entitled “Be One Of Us” the tongue-in-cheek trailer highlights the new features of the officially licensed two-wheeled racer through the medium of song. The trailer mentions the addition of a new […]

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 GT Sport’s December update adds 7 new cars & Laguna Seca

It will feel like Christmas has come slightly early this year to those that were anxiously awaiting the arrival of the Laguna Seca track for Gran Turismo Sport. The famous US track and seven new cars have been added today as part of the very latest free update for Gran Turismo Sport. The WeatherTech Raceway […]

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 Here’s what the next gen “Xbox Series X” looks like

Microsoft’s next-generation console has been revealed as the “Xbox Series X”. Announced live during The Games Awards, the Xbox Series X will, of course, be Microsoft’s most powerful console ever and is expected to run a host of games across the past three Xbox generations (via backwards compatibility) as well as the very latest games […]

News Fast & Furious Crossroads heading to PS4, Xbox One & PC in May 2020

The long rumoured Fast & Furious game from Slightly Mad Studios has officially been revealed. Fast & Furious Crossroads is a team-based, vehicular-heist action game set in the Fast & Furious universe and is currently scheduled for a May 2020 release (the same month as the ninth Fast & furious film hits US theatres) across […]

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 […]

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 […]

News New physics highlighted in latest Monster Energy Supercross 3 trailer

Milestone has released a trailer highlighting the new physics system found in the upcoming officially licensed supercross game Monster Energy Supercross – The Official Videogame 3, which is heading to the PlayStation 4, Xbox One, PC Steam, Google Stadia and Nintendo Switch on February 4, 2020. The new physics system affects bike behaviour both on […]

News Zynga Celebrates Bugatti’s 110th Anniversary with Special CSR Racing 2 Event Series

Zynga Inc., a global leader in interactive entertainment, is launching an event series in partnership with car manufacturer Bugatti in the free-to-play mobile racer, CSR Racing 2 (CSR2). The event series (celebrating Bugatti’s 110th anniversary) will give players the opportunity to collect and compete with the world’s most powerful and exclusive hyper sports cars in the […]

News Euro Truck Simulator 2 Black Sea map expansion out now

The very latest DLC content for Euro Truck Simulator 2 is now available for £13.49, $ 17.99, € 17.99. The Road to the Black Sea map expansion brings no less than three new European regions. Drivers will be able to expand their driving duties into the countries of Romania, known for forest regions and Mountain […]

News The Crew 2 will be free to play this weekend across all platforms

Ubisoft has announced that The Crew 2 will be available to play for free from December 5-8 across the Xbox One, PlayStation 4, and PC platforms. Players will gain access to the full game – including the newest “Blazing Shots” update which brings weekly PvE competitions and unique Live Summit events where players can grab […]

News Ride 4 coming in 2020 with a special collaboration with Yamaha

Milestone has today released a teaser trailer for Ride 4, the latest entry into the Italian Studios’ two-wheel franchise, confirmed for a 2020 release. RIDE 4 aims to be the “definitive sandbox” for all bike lovers boasting a more realistic and accurate simulation of two-wheeled racing than we’ve seen previously in the series. Check out […]

Reviews Need for Speed Heat review

It’s fair to say that the Need for Speed titles this generation have been largely underwhelming. We got a little excited when we learned the series was taking a year off in 2014 (for the first time in years) with the promise of a reboot. Sadly Need for Speed 2015 was a mostly soulless game […]

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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 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 […]

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, […]

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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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