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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, […]

News Gran Turismo 7 announced for PS5, raw gameplay revealed

Gran Turismo 7 has been officially revealed for the PlayStation 5 during PlayStation’s Future of Gaming live stream held tonight. To accompany the obligatory trailer we also got to witness some raw gameplay footage of the much-anticipated racer featuring the fan-favourite Trial Mountain track which sees its return to the series, check it out below. […]

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 Destruction AllStars brings vehicular mayhem to the PS5

We are still recovering from the reveal of the PlayStation 5 console along with some truly amazing looking games. One such game that caught our interest was that of Destruction AllStars – a fast-paced arena-based vehicular combat title developed by Lucid Games which has staff who have worked on the WipEout series among others. With […]

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 […]

Previews F1 2020 preview part 2, featuring all Schumacher Deluxe pack cars

We’re getting ever closer to the launch of F1 2020 and as expected more details are gradually being released into the public domain raising excitement levels in the process. In terms of access, we recently got our first hands-on with the newly added Schumacher Deluxe content, another welcome addition to the growing roster of classic […]

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 […]

Previews DiRT 5 first look exclusive gameplay

DIRT 5 is still almost five months from release, so it came as a big surprise this week when Team VVV were invited for an early hands-on this eagerly awaited game to see where the franchise is heading. DIRT 5 is also an early crossover release for the new generation of consoles, with Xbox Series […]

Reviews MX Vs ATV Review Impressions

MX Vs ATV is one of those brands that fans consistently support. It garnered a loyal following based on past iterations and at its core there is always a fun racing game to enjoy. Often there is a similar trait of somewhat dated graphics combined with arcade elements. Moving onto MX Vs ATV Legends and […]

News Forza Motorsport presentation misses the mark

Despite its 5 year hiatus Forza Motorsport is still one of the biggest names in automotive gaming. Helped in-part by the continued success of its cohort Forza Horizon. However, it has been over a decade since Forza Motorsport truly shone at is best. Failures to replicate an authentic physics model have held the franchise back. […]

News SBK is back!

World Superbikes has always held a very special place in the hearts of motorbikes fans. There is a very status to these guys that is grounded and quite unlike anything else. Their ability to take commercially available sports bikes and take them to the limit, seeing the bikes wobbling through corners as the riders straddle […]

News Dakar Desert Rally announced, epic map reading returns

Dakar released in 2018 was a much sought after title for an epic racing event which undoubtedly deserves more recognition among both sports and motor racing fans alike. Dakar 2018 had some good ideas and lofty ambitions, but ultimately wasn’t in a place to meet the expectations of gamers. With wonky physics, complex map system, […]

News Redout 2 announced, more future racing thrills

A surprise announcement this weekend, Redout 2 will be releasing in 2022. Sequel to Redout (2016), an underrated and somewhat underappreciated title. Redout won our VVV award for Best Indie Racing Game in 2017. An ambitious title with silky smooth fluid visuals of circuits visualised in a vast scale. Redout introduced an innovative and unique […]

News Deep Forrest, GT7 versus GT6, something has to go and a lot has

Last week Polyphony gave us a first look at raw gameplay of the Deep Forrest Raceway that will be returning to Gran Turismo 7. A much loved track in the previous games of the series that had been missed out in recent years by GT Sport. So, it is with some excitement that we sit […]

Previews GRID Legends, first look gameplay and latest screenshots

GRID is back, and this time it could finally be the sequel fans have been waiting for. GRID Legends returns to the world of gaming in February 2022 and the package will be bigger than ever. But the first challenge with be communicating the game style to fans and proving its worth. A lot has […]

News Monster Energy Supercross 5 revealed, releasing March 2022

This week saw the announcement trailer for Monster Energy Supercross 5. The popular dirt biking game supporting the US stadium series and introducing various new features such as the Official 2021 Season, 2 Strokes bikes, improvements to the career mode, new ‘Rider Shape System’ and the split screen two player mode, along with new features […]

News WRC 10 November Expansion Impressions

WRC 10 is a game that has exceeded expectations and continues to impress, especially given the year on year nature of the title and the limited time available for overall improvements. This is testament to the Nacon / Kylotonn development team and their R&D departments, in work, planning, overall logistics and ultimately the execution. They […]

News Fanatec reveal the Gran Tursimo DD Pro sim racing wheel

This week Fanatec revealed the much anticipated Gran Turismo DD Pro Wheel. Essentially the PlayStation version of the Fanatec CSL DD released earlier this year. Of course the DD Pro includes the official Gran Turismo rim, designed in cooperation with Polyphony. This rim featuring a design similar to that of the Thrustmaster wheel, it is […]

News Ridge Racer 6 added to XBox backward compatibility

The list of titles that are backwardly compatible for XBox continues to grow, with many games featuring various elements that improve the overall experience, such as bumps in resolution and / or frame rate. Ridge Racer 6 added to that list this week in a pleasant surprise and this has enabled a welcome return to […]

News Forza Horizon 5 polished but rubbish with a wheel

Forza Horizon 5 has arguably become the leading racing gaming franchise for Xbox over the past few years. The huge success of Forza Horizon 4 cannot be understated and though not a game I found terribly involving, it did appeal to casual gamers on a large scale. On comes Forza Horizon 5, the announcement mere […]

Interviews RiMS Racing Developer Interview Video Podcast

RiMS Racing has been a bit of a blast out of nowhere these past few months, developed by a studio entering into its maiden project. This has been a hugely ambitious undertaking for the newly formed Raceward Studio who have signed up with NACON to build a much needed new competitor to the biking market. […]

News RiMS Racing All Bikes featured in the game revealed

RiMS Racing is all about the bikes and though the selection on paper is comparatively small, they are packed to the rafters with detail. Literally hundreds of parts that be exchanged, repaired, optimised in making your bike the best it can be. This detailed experience all adds in building a connection with your bike and […]

News Official IndyCar game announced, releasing 2023

Exciting news today as Motorsport Games have revealed that an official IndyCar game is in development with a launch aimed at 2023, for XBox S/X, PS4/5 and PC. IndyCar is without doubt one of the most exciting open wheel series out there. Effectively a spec series with the core deficiencies being the Honda or Chevrolet […]

Previews RiMS Racing First Look Preview Coverage

Since the announcement last summer RiMS Racing has been teasing us with small glimpses of it’s potential, but given this is a new studio with a new IP, how good can this title possibly be? The trailers have looked awfully impressive though pre-rendered, hence we now take these with a pinch of salt. But the […]

Features My Test Drive Unlimited Journey; Going Full Circle

Test Drive Unlimited 2 was one of those titles that put both myself and VVV on the YouTube map years ago. At the time I was chasing early code and having access to a PS3 Test unit, it enabled me to have free reign over all offline components. However on setting out, I wasn’t quite […]

News Fanatec blow the doors off with the CSL DD

Fanatec are generally seen as the default name for high end, high quality sim racing hardware. Forging forward with various products over the past decade that bring both automotive manufacturers into the world of sim racing while getting ever closer to the real racing experience. However, the price of entry to that experience has always […]

Interviews Dominik Diamond – The Oral History Interview

Recently GamesMaster presenter Dominik Diamond announced a Kickstarter for GamesMaster – The Oral History. A book that would chart the entire history of GamesMaster behind the scenes and give fans an insight into the goings on both good and bad, from its inception and production in 1991 to the shows demise in 1998. So, I […]

News The lights go out for the F1 2021 announcement trailer

It’s that time of year again and the inevitable reveal for the annual F1 game, introducing the announcement trailer for F1 2021. F1 2021 will also be the first Codemasters title to be published by EA SPORTS, though not a great deal of influence from EA at this stage, it is still firmly a Codemasters […]

News RiMS Racing Reveal Trailer unleashed

For many years the biking genre was dominated by Milestone who had a good decade of a biking market mostly to themselves. That all changed in 2018 when NACON entered the scene with TT Isle of Man, and swiftly followed with a sequel in 2020 along with the announcement of RiMS Racing. Little has been […]

News WRC 10 announced, all we know so far..

WRC 10 has finally been revealed, and today we see the first teaser trailer of yet another significant annual upgrade in the franchise. Following the two year break from 2017 to 2019 WRC 8 took significant steps forward in handling, stage design and overall game structure. WRC 9 continued this trend but was a far […]

News Wreckfest smashes into PlayStation 5 with new features

Let’s kick off by saying how it great it is to see Wreckfest finally getting out there and being discovered by a larger audience. Following a protracted development, it was a real joy to finally see the game released, however the 30fps console versions lacked the fluidity of the PC and some games lose more […]

News 2021 Ferrari Esports Series, all you need to know

Last week saw the announcement of the 2021 Ferrari Esports Series. Following on from the success of their previous competition, Ferrari have long supported various Esport activities. Now with their achievements in F1 Esports and a great driver line-up, they have both the driver names and a growing footprint in the Esport scene. Ferrari is […]

News Team VVV Standard Giveaway Rules

Hello Viewers, from time to time, Team VVV will be giving Twitch Followers and Subscribers the opportunity to win games or other selected prizes and rewards simply by entering a competition with a randomly generated result. All you need to do is watch the streams and when I (Alan) announce the start of a giveaway, […]

News Initial D The Arcade drifting into Japanese arcades next week

When it comes to racing games, Initial D is one of those names almost every fan of the genre has heard of, yet comparatively few have had the opportunity to play it. Despite widespread support in UK arcades, access to the newer versions of the arcade game became ever more limited. Add to that the […]

News WRC 9 launches FIA Rally Star DLC

There is no doubt about it, WRC 9 has been a huge step forward for the series. Improving handling while combining improvements to visuals, weather, game structure and various elements. Today Nacon and KT Racing studio launch their latest DLC pack in association with Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA – the International Automobile Federation) the […]

News Wreckfest free DLC Wrecknado circuit causes a storm

Wreckfest continues to see a wide range of impressive improvements and developments, and this week sees the release of the all-new Wrecknado circuit. A free update for all players on PC, Xbox On and PlayStation 4 comprising of an impressive and imposing structure for massive smashing action. This is joined by the Reckless Car Pack, […]

News British GT DLC Assetto Corsa Competizione out now

Today Assetto Corsa Competizione launch the British GT Pack DLC featuring laser-scanned versions of the Donington Park, Oulton Park and Snetterton Circuits, creating arguably the most accurate versions of these circuits ever modelled. This is supported with more than 40 new liveries and 70 drivers from the 2019 season, together with a dedicated Championship season […]

News Forza Horizon 4 coming to Steam in March plus new car pack

News today that the ever-popular Forza Horizon 4 will be coming to Steam on March 9th. This will be welcome news to many players who perhaps don’t currently use the Microsoft App store or play anywhere features, or want to keep all of their games in as few places as possible. For many Steam gamers, […]

News British GT pack DLC racing to Assetto Corsa Competizione on PC this week!

Assetto Corsa Competizione continues to evolve and with some solid DLC packs, the game is maintaining a committed community enjoying all things GT. News this week that a British GT Championship pack would be released imminently has come as a welcome surprise. The pack has been highly anticipated for some time and now appears to […]

News Delivery battle game Drive-Buy release date announced

The indie gaming scene appears to be booming at present with a wide range of ideas supported by unique artistic visions and ever improving development tools. This week, Glitchers, a UK based, independent developer announced what is described as a ‘delivery battler’ game entitled Drive-Buy. We first saw Drive-Buy at EGX 2019, the game delivering […]

Previews Monster Energy Supercross The Official Videogame 4: Preview

Milestone have been busy with the two-wheel genre in recent months, with the releases of Ride 4 and MXGP in quick succession. The latter receiving a somewhat muted launch as it arrived outside of its normal release window, both are games I’ll have to investigate in greater detail now that their next-gen offerings are available. […]

News Monster Jam Steel Titans 2 announced, releasing early March

Time flies and it is almost two years since the release of Monster Jam Steel Titans. A game which showed potential but like many titles of this genre released by third party publishers, the 30fps console version + lowered detail didn’t capture me, it all felt a bit rough around the edges. So, with the […]

News Use your actual bike as a controller with MotoTrainer

Motorbike controllers are always a sticking point when it comes to gaming and simulation. Some gamers are happy with a pair of handlebars, just giving them that bike feel. However, that feel is essentially a pseudo steering wheel dressed up as a bike and has absolutely no connection to the real biking experience. Biking is […]

News 2020 End of Year Review

There is no doubt about it, 2020 has been a year of upheaval and turmoil. From the stress of Covid, to the many political and social ills we face which are putting great strain on everyone. But gaming is an area that can still bring us together with shared passions and interests, and driving games […]

News WRC 9 console players receive free upgrade to next gen formats

It’s been a while coming but NACON have finally revealed the announcement many gamers were looking for to. That WRC 9 would see an upgrade to Xbox Series X and PlayStation 5 via a free update for those who already own the current gen versions. Today NACON also revealed gameplay shown below running on a […]

News DiRT 5 out now!

Codemasters have been busy beavering away on all aspects in recent months to generate awareness for DiRT 5. From the early and highly impressive preview build to the many smaller Community video updates showcasing every aspect of the game tested on just about every format, with a considerable focus on next-gen performance. With the year […]

Previews Pacer Preview Gameplay

Pacer is one of those games that feels like it has been around forever. For the best part of 5 years we’ve seen the game evolve from Formula Fusion and then go on a journey in terms of development, with versions of the game expected since 2018. Now in late 2020 Pacer finally sees it’s […]

News DIRT 5 – Full car list revealed

Over 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 […]

News Dirt 5 unleashes Xbox Series X gameplay trailer

With less a month to release of Dirt 5, Codemasters are busy putting the finishing to their next iteration of this popular racing franchise. Indeed, today sees the first look at the Xbox Series X footage, this running in either 60fps or 120fps depending on the detail mode selected. Graphics are looking much better, more […]

News Monster Truck Championship, Out Now

Monster Truck Championship is out today for PlayStation 4, Xbox One X and PC, with the Switch version to follow next week on the 19th October. We’ll take a closer look at that at a later date. But first it is time to check out our preview content and brief rundown on what you can […]

Previews Monster Truck Championship – Preview

There’s not long now until the release of Monster Truck Championship, in fact as I write this it’s out in just under 48 hours. But there is still time to knock together a preview and reveal some of the core elements before you part with your hard-earned cash. So, let’s rev our 1500bhp and see […]

Previews Ride 4, first look preview video

The biking world has often not always had the love or investment of its 4 wheeled counterpart. But there is no denying that equal passion exists within automotive gaming fans to share and relive that feeling of hitting the open road on a machine that captures the emotional feelings and connection only an automotive experience […]

Reviews Art of rally releases on PC, first impressions, review in progress

Absolute Drift gained a cult following a few years back, the simple yet intuitive nature to the gameplay worked well in capturing a scene, generating a fun atmosphere to drive around and explore the limits of your car while developing your skills. Moving on a couple of years and wee see a very early version […]

News Monster Truck Championship reveal pre-order bonuses

With just under a month till launch, news on Monster Truck Championship has been rather limited since the earlier gameplay trailers were revealed. However, at each step the game continues to evolve and both in terms of graphics and various polish to effects besides refinement of those all-important physics. Monster Truck Championship aims to be […]

News Wreckfest launches Season 2 DLC content

Wreckfest is a great game, it may have taken years to finally get here and it may have taken a wrong turn or two along the way. But despite its wonky journey, good decisions were ultimately made that set the game back on course and it has since developed a decent following. Indeed, it is […]

News Dirt 5: New York, Ice Racing gameplay video

Dirt 5 may have been delayed till the 6th November but Codemasters are still regularly showing us progress of the various elements. Today it’s another look at the Ice Racing discipline. Low grip and lots of drifting, this will form as a balance of speed and control. The New York circuit displayed here at night […]

News Ride 4 Next-Gen trailer revealed

There’s not long now till the expected release of the Playstation 5 and XBox Series X yet that didn’t stop Milestone announcing the reveal trailer for the much sought after ‘next gen’ versions of their upcoming motorbike compendium Ride 4. However rather than a simultaneous release with the current gen the option has been taken […]

News Fanatec reveals official WRC steering wheel

WRC 9 has just been released and there is a veritable wave of news that has been hovering around the industry over the past few days. So, in the process of catching up, top of my list was the new CSL Elite Steering Wheel WRC which launched on 3rd Sept in line with the new […]

Previews WRC 9, Preview and first impressions videos

The WRC games have seen huge steps forward in the past 5 years, now presented on a scale never before achieved. My recent feature WRC 9 – The Road To WRC looked back at some of the key titles on this journey, and in producing that content it gave me a chance to freshen up […]

Features A brief history of WRC games, WRC 9 – The road to WRC

Hello Viewers! Welcome to this journey on the road to WRC 9, and a look back at some of those key titles in the WRC series as we work our way through the years to modern day. Taking in the improvements and considering the ever-expanding scale of a production like this as the technology has […]

News Win the chance to become a real rally driver with the FIA Rally Star competition on WRC 9

WRC already feature a strong Esports structure and are now aiming build on that with their latest program entitled the ‘FIA Rally Star’. This involves NACON, KT Racing and the Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA) coming together in delivering a wonderful opportunity for a rally fan to potentially become a professional rally driver. In many […]

News Ride 4 first official gameplay video revealed

The much anticipated motorbike extravaganza Ride 4 will arrive in October and to date the videos released have been limited in terms of content. The previous gameplay trailer didn’t give much away, now Milestone have released an official gameplay first look. I took a look at the video with a critical eye to see how […]

News WRC 9 reveal official Japan showcase video

With barely a month till release of WRC 9 we are gradually seeing more of what the game has to offer, with the newly added stages of New Zealand and its picturesque coastal journey, the rough and rugged open landscapes of Kenya and now we move to the tight and twisty roads of Japan. Already […]

News R8 Games reveal Pacer PS4 release date trailer

Pacer is another of those games that feels like it has been in development forever. Initially launching as Formula Fusion before the decision was taken for a complete overhaul, this aiming to produce the game R8 Games always wanted. A game that met their vision and given the protracted development period, it certainly seems like […]

News Logitech reveal the G923 ‘TRUEFORCE’ sim racing wheel

In 2007 I remember getting my first hands-on a Logitech G25 and it was simply love at first sight. The design, the feedback, the feeling, the consistency. Everything just felt right, and I was able to get better times than ever before, with an intuitive response on a device leagues ahead of rivals. Indeed, it […]

News Spintires adds the unstoppable SHERP in latest DLC

Spintires is one of those games that kind of passed us by at Team VVV, it came out somewhat under the radar in 2014, then found a huge, almost cult following on YouTube. Spintires 2017 took all of that investment and success into relaunching the console game many of you will know as Mudrunner. A […]

News Fanatec confirms PS5 compatibility

Purchasing a wheel can be a big investment, in many cases it might be the single biggest investment besides your console or PC hardware. Indeed, many wheels cost considerably more than the top performing consoles, so it has come as a welcome relief today that a range of peripherals for Playstation 4 will be compatible […]

News Speed 3: Grand Prix explodes on to Switch in late 2020

Racing gaming is becoming a competitive business on the Nintendo Switch, but that doesn’t mean the top publishers have it all their own way. Indeed, many are conversions from PS4 and Xbox that are directly converted rather than built for the hardware, thus they don’t convert as well as they should and so a lot […]

News DIRT 5 Stampede Mode gameplay revealed

As the week’s fly past we see yet more glimpses of DiRT 5 in action and today it’s time for a look at the Stampede mode. Rugged off-road action in a Jimco Unlimited Truck, challenging courses and various elements in terms of the dynamic weather, note the incoming lightning storm. The various weather conditions affecting […]

News GRID Autosport adds multiplayer and wheel support on Switch

GRID Autosport is fun racing game, I particularly enjoy the intensity of the racing along with a great selection of courses. However, it always appears to cause a somewhat emotional response from fans, who either love it or hate it. Indeed, the positivity for the brand seems to have fallen away in recent times despite […]

News Motorsport Games developing game based on the British Touring Car Championship arriving in 2022

News 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 […]

News Black Mercedes livery added to F1 2020 among other improvements via Patch 1.06

Codemasters are working ‘Fast’n Furious’ to develop new patches and improvements to F1 2020. Never before have they been able to launch a game so soon in season and today we see the deployment of patch 1.06. This bringing the much sought after black Mercedes AMG Petronas livery which was introduced at the very last […]

News Ferrari Hublot Esports Series announced

If I had asked Ferrari to join an Esport series 20 years ago, I would have been laughed out of the room. Indeed 10 years ago I did speak to various major manufacturers in relation to automotive gaming activity, and yes, still laughed out of the room. Even up till 2018 Ferrari were reticent about […]

Reviews Burnout Paradise Remastered – Review

The Nintendo Switch continues to expand with an impressive roster of racing titles. The system proving that great gameplay does not always require the finest hardware if the games are developed to suit the system specs appropriately. In many ways the Switch is perfectly positioned as a home for remasters of classic titles from previous […]

News RIDE 4 gameplay trailer revealed

The latest gameplay trailer for RIDE 4 has been revealed, featuring completely remodelled bikes with working elements, and gauges. These are among the most detailed bike models ever to feature in a video game and there is no doubt they are the star of the show. In terms of full game package the list of […]

News Decenders coming to PlayStation 4 and Switch

Going fast down a muddy hill with no motor has never been as much fun as it is in Decenders, the mountain biking title originally revealed on the Xbox back in 2018, today Sold Out and No More Robots announce the release of Decenders for PlayStation 4 on August 25th with a Nintendo Switch conversion […]

News Rocket League goes free-to-play this summer

Rocket League has been nothing short of a phenomenon. Essentially a simple concept but unlike many other small scale titles of this ilk, Rocket League found a surge in popularity, mass expansion and captivating Esports. The dev team have continue adding ideas and additional vehicles to the mix while converting just about every format. Now […]

News F1 2020 deploys patch 1.05 on PC, console versions to follow

It is fair to say that Codemasters must be pretty pleased with the reception of F1 2020, combined with a drama filled first race of the season. Now follows the grinding process or adding additional polish while squashing those troublesome bugs. Today see the deployment of patch 1.05 on the PC, PS4 and Xbox patches […]

News RC Club goes off-road AR in unique approach

RC games have always been a mixed bag but the reveal of ‘RC Club’ by developer Abylight certainly puts an interesting take on it, combing with its Augmented Reality (AR) gameplay, the cars certainly seem to be acting in a relatively realistic way. Though it might be interesting to see how the game performs over […]

Features Formula 1 2020, 3 races in and Mercedes domination continues

It has been a similar picture since the move into the hybrid era, Mercedes topping the time sheets while rivals struggle to make the difference. F1 has never been and will never be a level playing field but there always seemed to be a leveller somewhere. Any domination of the sport was quickly swallowed up […]

News Project CARS 3 reveals Indycar gameplay at Laguna Seca

With just over a month till release Slightly Mad Studios have announced the reveal of ‘On-Track videos every week until Launch with many different Car and Track combinations’ so you’ll have lots of content to look forward to in terms of opening the game up. Today sees the reveal of the 2019-spec IndyCar. Dallara chassis, […]

News Kandagawa Jet Girls makes a splash this August

There are lots of racing games that fall below the radar. In modern times very few get noticed, either controlled by huge marketing budgets or generally players like what their friends like, this means niche titles simply don’t get through to the mass market. Kandagawa Jet Girls is one of those niche titles, and judging […]

News DiRT 5 trailer reveals raft of new features

The 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 […]

News Check out the latest gameplay trailer for Monster Racing Championship

It is fair to say that Monster Truck games have been a mixed bag over the years, those that have succeeded such as 2002 release Monster Jam: Maximum Destruction, tended to be at the right place at the right time. Comparatively basic but delivering an experience which was just what fans needed. A game like […]

News NACON reveal first WRC 9 gameplay of new Kenya stage

With just under two months till release, we’ve seen very little of WRC 9 so far, merely glimpses and the recent NACON presentation gave yet another opportunity to see a mere morsel. As ever impressions are unfair to form on merely a development build but it’s great to see more different locations arriving with this […]

News Assetto Corsa Competizione on PS4 feels lacking despite impressive conversion

If you had told me that Assetto Corsa Competizione would be ported to the PS4 and XBox a couple of years ago, I would have reacted with a somewhat muted response. Conflicted, on the one hand I would love to see a conversion, on the other side I would rather it be a quality conversion, […]

News Dirt 5, All Car Classes Revealed

Following our recent hands-on gameplay it’s clear Dirt 5 is shaping up nicely. With lessons learned on Dirt 4 the development team appear to have found a good balance on approachable handling while retaining an intuitive subtlety in terms of skill. But many questions still remain, little of the core content is known. However, Codemasters […]