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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PlayStation 4 owners with a PlayStation Plus subscription can grab DiRT Rally 2.0 for free this month. The well-respected racer from Codemasters will be available for free for PlayStation Plus subscribers on Tuesday, April 7 so make sure you download your copy before it disappears early next month if you don’t yet own it. The […]
NewsCodemasters 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[UPDATE]DiRT Rally 2.0 is now available on Xbox Game Pass for Xbox One as well as Xbox Game Pass for PC, the original article follows. Microsoft has revealed that DiRT Rally 2.0 will be coming to the Xbox Game Pass for PC beta in the coming weeks. The Xbox One Game Pass for PC beta […]
NewsSeason 3 continues in DiRT Rally 2.0 with the addition of two famous front-wheel-drive F2 Kit Cars. The Kit Cars joining the DiRT Rally 2.0 car roster today are the Peugeot 306 Maxi and the Seat Ibiza Kit Car. Codemasters recently held a live stream showing off the Seat Ibiza Kit Car in action which […]
NewsCodemasters 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 […]
NewsCodemasters has confirmed that DiRT Rally 2.0‘s Season Three and Four DLC content will be available from August 27. Season Three sees the return of rallies Finland and Greece as well as brand new vehicles including the Peugeot 206 Rally, the 2001 Subaru Impreza, and more. Besides the rallies and cars, players will also be […]
NewsCodemasters has finally added virtual reality support to DiRT Rally 2.0 – though only for players on the PC with Oculus headsets. Upon installing the latest “version 1.7” update, players of the rally racing game on Steam will be able to experience the game using their Oculus devices. This, the developers claim, will allow players […]
NewsA revamped version of the Wales Rally (from the original DiRT Rally) is now available for DiRT Rally 2.0. The Wales Rally, available now across all three platforms, will see you navigate the wet and slippery gravel roads as you drive through forest areas which open up giving you ample opportunity to stamp on the […]
NewsVersion 1.6 of DiRT Rally 2.0 is now available (across all platforms) which addresses a range of bugs as well as a few tweaks based on fan feedback. Perhaps the biggest highlight of today’s update is the new audio package for the iconic Lancia Delta S4. The updated audio features recordings of the real-world Delta […]
NewsAs promised, Codemasters has today revealed the full breakdown of their Season Two DLC plan for DiRT Rally 2.0. Season Two brings a mix of rally and rallycross cars, two rallycross circuits (Bikernieki, Latvia and Estering, Germany) and the return of the Wales rally with improved visuals. There are a total of six pieces of […]
NewsDiRT Rally 2.0‘s latest update focuses its attention on improving the title’s force feedback for wheel users. Update 1.4.1, out now across the PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC, introduces changes to the behaviour of the suspension. A new ‘Suspension’ slider has been added to the Input section of the ‘Options & Extras’ menu which […]
NewsDiRT Rally 2.0‘s car count tally has grown an extra couple of notches thanks to the release of the very latest chunk of DLC content as part of the title’s ongoing “Season One” DLC plan. The Ford Focus RS Rally car from 2007 and the 2008 Subaru Impreza join the car ranks and can be […]
NewsCodemasters has released the first part of their DiRT Rally 2.0 “Season One – Stage Two” DLC content today with other parts to release throughout April and May. The very first part of the stage two content adds the BMW M1 Procar Rally, the Open Manta 400, and a special livery. You can view the […]
NewsCodemasters are gearing up for the first release from their DiRT Rally 2.0 “Season One” DLC content plan due to kick off on Tuesday, March 12. The very first piece of content coming this Tuesday will see the addition of two rally cars: the Skoda Fabia and the Citroen C4. This content will be available […]
NewsThe latest UK Charts sales data is now available. This week sees three new entries in the top ten including no less than two racing titles. DiRT Rally 2.0 debuts in sixth place beaten by The LEGO Movie 2: Videogame which enters in fourth. Elsewhere, Trials Rising: Gold Edition makes its debut appearance in 10th […]
NewsCodemasters wowed us all when they simultaneously announced and released DiRT Rally through Steam Early Access back in 2014. This wasn’t just the latest title in the long-running DiRT series but a standalone thoroughbred rally simulation aimed to test the limits of player skill. After the somewhat underwhelming DiRT 4 in 2017, Codemasters is back […]
ReviewsWe’re just days away from the launch of the hotly anticipated sequel to Codemasters no-nonsense rally sim and as expected the launch trailer has been released to whet our appetites further. The launch trailer showcases DiRT Rally 2.0‘s range of different vehicles as well as its rally and rallycross disciplines across several different locations, check it out for […]
NewsThose that have purchased the DiRT Rally 2.0 Deluxe Edition will get their hands on the game this Friday, leaving the rest of us waiting until the general release on Tuesday, February 26. To get our automotive juices flowing, Codemasters has released a TV advert for the rally sim entitled “Rise to the Challenge”, check […]
NewsWhen you think of car manufacturers that participate in the motorsport discipline of rally, you probably think Citroen, Renault, Toyota, Audi and Lancia among a few others. Aston Martin probably doesn’t come to mind so it was quite surprising to hear the manufacturer will feature in Codemasters’ upcoming rally sim DiRT Rally 2.0 courtesy of the […]
NewsCodemasters has finally spilt the beans on all the cars and locations that are included in Dirt Rally 2.0‘s premium “Season One” content schedule. As stated by Codemasters, six cars and three rally stage locations will be included in Dirt Rally 2.0’s first DLC season, which will run from 12th March to 21st May. All […]
NewsIn a surprise twist, Codemasters has today confirmed DiRT Rally 2.0 will support the Oculus Rift VR headset at some point this “summer”. The news was shared via the official DiRT social media channels, you can check out the tweet below. We heard you. @Oculus heard you. DiRT Rally 2.0 + Oculus = this summer… […]
NewsCodemasters has today revealed the full list of supported racing wheels and peripherals for DiRT Rally 2.0 which will see its release later this month. As expected, the list is fairly extensive and includes major brands such as Fanatec, Thrustmaster, and Logitech. See if your peripherals are supported in the list below. Yesterday, Codemasters unveiled the full […]
NewsCodemasters has revealed the full car list for DiRT Rally 2.0, ahead of the game’s launch in less than a month’s time on 26th February 2019. Made up of 50 unique vehicles, DiRT Rally 2.0’s rally car roster mostly consists of machines we’ve seen in prior DiRT games, with the likes of the classic Subaru […]
NewsCodemasters has revealed the minimum and recommended PC specifications for DiRT Rally 2.0 ahead of its release next month. You may be surprised to see how modest the minimum recommended specs actually are – you’ll only need to be running an Nvidia 650Ti or AMD HD 7750 graphics card for instance. Take a look for […]
NewsSeventeen minutes of direct-feed DiRT Rally 2.0 gameplay has surfaced this week (courtesy of GameByte) showcasing a stage in both Poland and the USA. The person at the wheel is none other than DiRT Rally 2.0’s very own rally consultant (not to mention WRC Esports champion and real-world rally driver) Jon Armstrong, making the gameplay […]
NewsCodemasters is back with yet another DiRT Rally 2.0 video this week. The very latest video in their dev insight series focuses on the best practice for approaching a rally. DiRT Rally 2.0 rally consultant (and real-world rally driver) Jon Armstrong offers his expertise on a number of situations that real-world rally drivers will face […]
NewsCodemasters most recent “developer insight” video reveals that the DiRT Rally 2.0 rally consultant (and real-world rally driver) Jon Armstrong doesn’t only provide feedback to improve vehicle handling but also double checks the pace notes for accuracy. Armstrong reveals that the pace notes for DiRT Rally 2.0 are put together by real-world rally racing co-driver […]
NewsIt’s been two weeks since we last covered DiRT Rally 2.0 and that’s simply too long in our world. To make up for it we have a brand-spanking new trailer to show you which covers the crazy discipline of rallycross. Without further ado, take a look at the rallycross-focused trailer below. DiRT Rally 2.0 will launch […]
NewsIn a recent DiRT Rally 2.0 live stream, Chief Game Designer Ross Gowing shed a little more light on one of the key new features in DiRT Rally 2.0: track degradation. Each rally stage surface found in the rally racer evolves over time as countless rally cars drive over it deforming the surface along the way. […]
NewsIn a recent DiRT Rally 2.0 video, Chief Game Designer Ross Gowing revealed some details on the new and improved damage system found in the upcoming off-road racer. Gowing explains that in DiRT Rally 2.0 you’ll be incurring repair costs throughout the stages for any damage your car receives. This means you will need to […]
NewsWe’re closing in on DiRT Rally 2.0‘s release date of February 26 at a rapid pace and excitement is growing here at TeamVVV. Although Codemasters has recently shared a few new environments and cars they are still keeping some elements close to their chest. Fortunately, Chief Game Designer Ross Gowing has briefly touched on the title’s career mode format […]
NewsCodemasters hosted a couple of DiRT Rally 2.0 live streams recently where they showed off some never before seen locations and cars. The first stream (below) gives us our first glimpses of the Renault Megane RX, Porsche 911 RGT, and Peugeot 208 T16 R5 cars as well as the locations of Spain, Poland, and the […]
NewsWith just under two months to launch, Codemasters are gradually trickling through information on what we can expect to discover when DiRT Rally 2.0 finally hits retail in late February. The very latest trailer grants us much-anticipated look at some of the classic cars to be featured. Classic cars are a key aspect to DiRT […]
NewsCodemasters has revealed the design of the DiRT Rally 2.0 Steelbook which has more than a passing resemblance to Colin McRae Rally 2.0’s artwork. The steelbook design uses the same turquoise colouring and lowercase font featured on the box art for Colin McRae Rally 2.0 over 18 years ago. That’s not all though, the steelbook also […]
NewsCodemasters has today released their very latest DiRT Rally 2.0 video as part of their ongoing dev insight series. The very latest video (seen immediately below) shines the light on some of the improvements we can expect to see over the original title which first released in December 2015. Chief Games Designer Ross Gowing explains […]
NewsThe very latest DiRT Show live stream (hosted the other day) gives us yet another look at a preview version of DiRT Rally 2.0 ahead of its release next year. In the video (below, starting at 7:40) we see the iconic rear-wheel-drive Ford Mk II Escort in action from the bonnet cam as it tears […]
NewsConcluding our initial batch of previews for Dirt Rally 2.0 we have our Team Chat, this bringing together all of our initial impressions on the announcement and proposed content. Dirt Rally 2.0 could potentially be the definitive rally game of this console generation, with a wealth of improvements and additions building on the original title […]
PreviewsCodemasters has once again released a new dev diary video which teases some DiRT Rally 2.0 gameplay. The latest video in their “insight series” is entitled “Why DiRT Rally 2.0?” with Chief Games Designer Ross Gowing answering that very question to the backdrop of some DiRT Rally 2.0 action. You can see some small glimpses of […]
NewsCodemasters continues to tease their upcoming sim racer in their latest dev diary entitled “Meet the devs”. The latest video in their “insight series” introduces us to key members of the team including Chief Games Designer Ross Gowing, and rally consultant Jon Armstrong along with some tantalising glimpses of DiRT Rally 2.0. You can see […]
NewsDiRT Rally‘s co-driver calls are genre leading thanks to Codemasters’ method of recording the co-driver under physical stress to mimic the real-world forces felt when seated in a rally car. It proved so successful in fact, that Codemasters are using the technique once again for DiRT Rally 2.0. The physical stress is provided by a […]
NewsOur very latest DiRT Rally 2.0 preview video sees us playing the PC version complete with a racing wheel setup. We take on the New Zealand stage in the front-wheel-drive Volkswagen Golf MkII from the cockpit camera perspective. Due to the understeery nature of the Golf, we found we needed to utilise the handbrake more […]
PreviewsCodemasters has been teasing their upcoming rally sim DiRT Rally 2.0 recently with gameplay from the real-world rally driver and DiRT Rally 2.0’s consultant Jon Armstrong. One such video shows us a stage from the location of Argentina which is described by Chief Games Designer Ross Gowing as the “most challenging location we’ve put in […]
NewsCodemasters has recently confirmed that DiRT Rally 2.0‘s rally stages are actually bespoke rather than a product of their “My Stage” stage generator technology as featured in DiRT 4. According to Chief Games Designer Ross Gowing, the DiRT community wanted traditional set stages so that they can “practice and familiarise themselves with the route over […]
NewsWe’ve spoken with Chief Games Designer Ross Gowing and DiRT Rally 2.0 consultant Jon Armstrong, and we’ve gotten behind the wheel of the Mk II Golf at New Zealand on the PlayStation 4 Pro. Today our attention turns to the rallycross aspect of DiRT Rally 2.0. Codemasters are certainly expanding this area over the original […]
PreviewsDiRT Rally 2.0 will introduce deformable ground for the first time in the series which has the potential to dramatically alter the racing action. Each rally stage surface evolves over time mimicking the action of countless rally cars blasting over it. Players starting in the first five positions in the starting order will have to […]
NewsIn news that will not surprise many, it has been confirmed that DiRT Rally 2.0 will not feature “Gamer” handling as found in DiRT 4. DiRT 4 tried its best to accommodate players of all skill levels by introducing two handling modes – Gamer and Simulation. In theory, this sounds like an amazing idea, sadly its execution was […]
NewsFollowing on from our interviews with Chief Games Designer Ross Gowing and DiRT Rally 2.0 consultant Jon Armstrong, our latest DiRT Rally 2.0 video gives us a decent look at a preview version of the racer running on a PlayStation 4 Pro. Driving the Volkswagen Golf GTI from the bonnet perspective, we take on a stage […]
PreviewsCodemasters has confirmed that their upcoming rally sim DiRT Rally 2.0 will not support VR at launch. Rather than calling it a day on VR though, Chief Game Designer Ross Gowing has stated that they are taking people’s comments on board and should there be “enormous demand” it could be something they include in a […]
NewsWe 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, […]
InterviewsDiRT Rally 2.0 was officially announced last week, since then we’ve witnessed the launch trailer, had a look over the pre-order goodies and details on the Deluxe Edition, drooled over the latest images, and learned that the title will launch with eight rallycross tracks with more to come. It has now come to light that DiRT Rally […]
NewsDiRT Rally 2.0 will ramp up its focus on its rallycross discipline by offering no less than eight rallycross tracks at launch with more to come post-launch. The officially licensed game of the FIA World Rallycross Championship will actually offer players the first eight rounds of the World RX Championship when it launches in February. Codemasters has […]
NewsAfter 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 […]
InterviewsCodemasters announced DiRT Rally 2.0 earlier today, however, you’ll need to be patient as the game won’t launch until Tuesday, February 26, 2019 (across the PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC platforms). To make the wait even more excruciating, Codemasters has released their first batch of DiRT Rally 2.0 images which give us a tantalising glimpse […]
NewsCodemasters announced DiRT Rally 2.0 earlier today ahead of its launch on Tuesday, February 26, 2019 across the PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC platforms. The pre-order bonuses and details on the Deluxe Edition have also been revealed. DiRT Rally 2.0 pre-order customers will get access to the Porsche 911 RGT Rally Spec as a […]
NewsFollowing the recent murmurings, and rumors, I’m happy to report that DiRT Rally 2.0 is confirmed for release next year, February 26, across the PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC platforms. The reveal came courtesy of a teaser trailer which showcases some rally and rallycross action, see for yourself below. DiRT Rally 2.0 features the […]
NewsCodemasters (along with various relevant industry members) have been tweeting “2.0” en masse of late potentially teasing an upcoming reveal of Dirt Rally 2.0 (although some are quick to point out the link to “Colin McRae Rally 2.0”). 2.0 — Codemasters (@Codemasters) September 24, 2018 While we would love to see a remastered Colin McRae Rally […]
NewsDiRT Rally remains one of the most critically acclaimed rally games of this console generation, so a sequel seems inevitable. And now DiRT Rally 2’s existence has possibly leaked before the game’s official announcement. Phil Mills DiRT Rally 2 leaked photoFormer British co-driver Phil Mills, who won the 2003 WRC championship as Petter Solberg’s co-driver, […]
NewsIn light of the recent Project CARS 2 footage which surfaced recently, we couldn't help but compare it with another title. That title in question is DiRT Rally and we compare the night time and snowy conditions in both games in a side by side comparison video. Admittedly the comparison is not the most accurate, […]
NewsWelcome to another episode of the Team VVV Video Podcast for all your weekly racing game rambles. This week, DiRT Rally, one of last year’s most white-knuckle racing game experiences, got even more intense for PS4 players with the release of the PSVR update, which added new levels of immersion. It was a welcome release […]
NewsWelcome to another installment of the Team VVV podcast for all your weekly racing game rambles. After months of speculation, Codemasters has finally the silence on the future of DiRT Rally, and it's good news for PlayStation VR owners with the news that the acclaimed rally simulation is getting a VR upgrade on PS4. Probably […]
NewsWe had a good idea something big was coming for DiRT Rally and here it is: DiRT Rally will be getting PlayStation VR compatibility. The surprise announcement came today courtesy of the Codemasters blog which states that PSVR compatibility will be added in the coming weeks. The update will be made available for existing players […]
NewsCodemasters have released a new patch for DiRT Rally today which includes fixes for several graphical bugs. The v1.02 patch for DiRT Rally fixes the opaque windows on rallycross AI cars, the flickering when in bonnet cam after switching the virtual rear view mirror on, a corrupt texture when your rear bumper gets partly detached […]
NewsIt's the news rally game fans have been waiting for: Codemasters have confirmed that DiRT Rally will be sliding onto PS4 and Xbox One consoles on April 5th 2016 following its successful release on Steam Early Access. A phsyical PC release will also be out on the same day. Today also marks the full […]
NewsThe “Flying Finland” update has been released for DiRT Rally which brings with it lots of new content, chief among them being the 12 new stages from Finland. The version 0.8 update also sees the introduction of two iconic rally cars in the shape of the 2001 Ford Focus WRC and the Subaru Impreza WRC […]
NewsThe PSVR2 clearly enjoys a lot more performance than its predecessor, this means that potentially more racing games can be accurately converted to the format. Another aspect which aids the PSVR 2 is that many of the PS5 games released thus far have been PS4 games upgraded to run on PS5 rather than maximizing the […]
NewsOver the past few months Codemasters have been revealing ever more detail from their upcoming DIRT 5, indeed one of the most anticipated aspects has been the final car listing. What would the game include? More importantly, how many cars would there be for each location? The latter won’t be answered until we get a […]
NewsNews has emerged today that a new license has been agreed with Motorsport Games to develop a game based on the British Touring Car Championship. Following various rumours over the past few months, today the official announcement outlines a release date of 2022, a year in which the sport will see a switch to hybrid […]
NewsThe anticipation is certainly hotting up for DiRT 5. Following the high profile reveal with the announcement for the Xbox Series X conversion, we swiftly moved to an early and very positive hands-on. But despite those positive impressions, the jury is still out as to the final content expected. Today Codemasters unleased their latest DiRT […]
NewsFollowing 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 […]
NewsDIRT 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 […]
PreviewsDIRT 5 is the boldest off-road racing experience created by Codemasters. Blaze a trail on routes across the world, covering gravel, ice, snow and sand, with a roster of cars ranging from rally icons to trucks, to GT heroes. With a star-studded Career, four-player split-screen, innovative online modes, livery editor and more new features, DIRT […]
GameCodemasters has dropped the first details on Dirt 5; the studio’s first racing game project for the next generation of consoles As its name suggests, Dirt 5 isn’t a direct sequel to its hardcore predecessor, Dirt Rally 2.0. Instead, the new title will pick up where the mainline series left off in 2017 with Dirt […]
NewsCodemasters has published a new blog entry on their official site teasing a potential DiRT spin-off. The British-based developer stated the following: “Prepare to see something new roar to life in the world of DiRT, very soon.” Besides the quote above, Codemasters has confirmed the title will be developed by a separate Codemasters studio which […]
NewsArt 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 […]
InterviewsLast 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 […]
FeaturesWe were surprised when we first learned Milestone were taking on another licensed bike videogame with the announcement of Monster Energy Supercross – The Official Videogame in late 2017. The newly born Supercross series saw its first release the very next year alongside the latest entries in the veteran MotoGP and the younger MXGP series […]
ReviewsFeral Interactive has announced that DiRT 4 will be released on macOS and Linux in 2019. Originally developed by Codemasters for PC and consoles, DiRT 4 is the latest title in the long-running DiRT series which dates back to 2007 which itself is seen as a continuation of the Colin McRae Rally titles from 1998 onwards. DiRT 4 aimed to […]
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