Xbox head honcho Phil Spencer recently conducted an interview during the E3 Inside Xbox special confirming that Xbox One accessories will work on Microsoft’s next-generation console ‘Project Scarlett’. Now before we all get too excited, Spencer didn’t clarify if this statement was true across the wide range of Xbox One compatible accessories such as our […]
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SCS Software has released its very latest map expansion for American Truck Simulator. The Washington map expansion, which retails for USD $ 11.99, € 11.99, £ 8.99, brings the natural beauty of the “Evergreen State” from its Pacific Coast beaches to snowcapped mountain ranges and bustling cities including Seattle and Spokane. Players, or should that […]
NewsThe next-generation of Xbox console will still have a physical disc drive according to Xbox head Phil Spencer. Speaking to GamesIndustry.biz, Spencer understands the advantages of digital media, however, he and his team are not going to force Xbox gamers into an all-digital future just yet. “More and more players are buying digital. We think […]
NewsSquare Enix today announced Circuit Superstars, a top-down racer set to launch in 2020 across the Xbox One, PlayStation4, Nintendo Switch, and PC. Formally known as Apex Racing League, Circuit Superstars combines arcade-style top-down racing with a fairly realistic driving model that newcomers and racing veterans alike can get a lot from. Circuit Superstars features […]
NewsWe’ve been lucky enough to get hands-on with BigBen’s upcoming official truck racing simulator of the ETRC, FIA European Truck Racing Championship, ahead of its launch across the PlayStation 4, Xbox One, PC, and Nintendo Switch in July 2019. FIA European Truck Racing Championship gives players the chance to get behind the wheel of a 5-tonne monster as […]
PreviewsWe’ve seen the latest from EA Play, the conferences from the likes of Microsoft and Ubisoft, witnessed the latest in VR technology with the E3 VR Showcase, and taken a look at what lays in store for PC owners courtesy of the PC Gaming Show. The very last major showcase, however, belongs to Nintendo. We […]
NewsBigBen 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 […]
NewsDeveloper Turn 10 Studios has confirmed there will be no Forza Motorsport 8 title coming this year. Speaking with IGN, Forza Motorsport Creative Director Dan Greenwalt touched on the future of the much-loved racing series. “I announced on a stream a few months back that we were shifting the weight of our studio – we […]
NewsThe launch trailer for Crash Team Racing: Nitro-Fueled has been released some two weeks before the game’s launch across the PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and Switch consoles on June 21. The trailer (below) showcases several modes found within the game including the Battle Mode and split-screen local multiplayer. We also get a sample of several of the […]
NewsRacer is a new arcade street racing game from the makers of Super Street: The Game that will launch on the Nintendo Switch (in both physical and digital form) at the end of 2019. In Racer, players can build their cars from scratch from hundreds of authentic car parts from household aftermarket brands (including the […]
NewsYesterday Playground Games announced the LEGO Speed Champions expansion for their open-world racer Forza Horizon 4. The very first batch of images have since been released which showcase the colourful and magical world of the LEGO expansion, take a look in the gallery below. Launching on June 13, the LEGO Speed Champions expansion gives players […]
NewsThe Ubisoft press conference is normally always worth a watch thanks to the usually strong line up of games and of course Ubisoft trying their best to be ‘edgy’. This year we expect to see a range of gameplay sequences and trailers for the likes of Ghost Recon Breakpoint, The Division 2, For Honor and […]
NewsThe PC Gaming Show is back for its fifth annual event at E3 this year. As the name suggests, the show gives us a good look at what we can expect to see across PC games in the coming months. Broadcasting live from the Mayan Theatre in Los Angeles, the show will be hosted by […]
NewsWe’re big fans of VR here at Team VVV, so we’re excited to see what lays in store for us at the E3 VR showcase today. Games which involve the player sitting in a cockpit environment work particularly well in VR which perfectly suits genres such as racing and flying (two genres we like very […]
NewsDuring their E3 2019 press conference, Microsoft has announced its next-gen console. Curiously, the console’s name hasn’t yet been revealed, instead, Microsoft still refers to it as its nickname “Project Scarlett”. Launching Holiday 2020, the console sports a custom AMD Zen 2 and Navi processor which is said to be around four times more powerful […]
NewsPlayground Games has announced the LEGO Speed Champions expansion for their open-world racer Forza Horizon 4. Launching on June 13, the LEGO Speed Champions expansion gives players the chance to race and explore a colourful new LEGO Valley brought to life at the Horizon Festival. You can see the upcoming expansion in all its colourful […]
NewsElectronic Art’s EA Play event will kick off this year’s E3 2019 activities with a day-long stream. Today’s event will reveal new sports titles including the likes of Fifa 20 and Madden 20. Elsewhere, the event will reveal new maps for Battlefield V, the reveal of Apex Legends Season 2, as well as an official […]
NewsIt’s that time of year again where we get to view and play some of the most-anticipated video games that will be released in the coming months. We’ve assembled some of the team to discuss our thoughts on what we would like as well as what we expect to see at E3 this year in […]
NewsE3 2019 is almost upon us which means we’ll be staying up at an ungodly hour to witness the very latest in gaming goodness. Microsoft will kick off with their big press conference on Sunday, June 9 from 9 pm (GMT). Of course, with the absence of Sony, Microsoft will never have a better chance […]
NewsThe very latest iteration of Milestone’s long-running MotoGP series has released today across the PlayStation 4, Xbox One and PC platforms. MotoGP 19 brings several new additions to the series including an innovative and challenging new AI system dubbed ‘Neural AI’, dedicated servers, and a Race Director mode allowing you to create the perfect multiplayer […]
NewsRocket League‘s upcoming summer-long event is taking you back to the good old eighties. That’s right, the ‘Radical Summer’ event honours some of the movies, television and culture from one of the most colourful decades in history. Check out the trailer below which includes references from iconic movies such as The Goonies, Ghostbusters, E.T. and […]
NewsBesides the long-awaited addition of Formula 2 cars, F1 2019′s biggest selling point will arguably be its very pretty visuals. Codemasters has today released a fresh batch of images comparing the nighttime lighting effects between last year’s Formula One title and this year’s game launching later this month. As you can see, there are dramatic […]
NewsItalian developer Milestone has recently conducted a live stream showing off the latest iteration of their officially licensed racing game MotoGP 19. Producer Michele Caletti first talks us through the changes for this year’s title which mimic the real-world changes of the sport including a fresh new team as well as many teams and rider […]
NewsWe 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 […]
InterviewsBigBen has recently shared a new WRC 8 gameplay video showcasing a very tight and twisty rally stage in Argentina. The beta footage gives us a look at a range of camera angles as the Citroen rally car blasts through the sun-shaded mountains kicking up dust as it goes. Around halfway through the stage, rain […]
NewsAfter much teasing of a teaser which itself teases a release date teaser, I’m happy to report that Truck Driver now finally has a release date. That’s right, Truck Driver will release across the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One on September 19 with the PC version to follow on November 11. To celebrate the announcement, […]
NewsThe very first FIA European Truck Racing Championship gameplay recently surfaced giving us a good idea of what to expect when the title launches in July. FIA European Truck Racing Championship gives players the chance to get behind the wheel of a 5-tonne monster that will bite you should you take any liberties. While keeping […]
NewsGran Turismo Sport‘s latest update has now gone live bringing with it the addition of the historic Goodwood Motor Circuit as well as a smattering of other goodies. Unlike the usual updates for Gran Turismo Sport, May’s update does not include any cars. Fortunately, the addition of a new track in its place is a […]
NewsAfter a string of early access updates, Assetto Corsa Competizione, the Official Blancpain GT Series game, has now officially launched on Steam. The racing sim comes complete with 51 teams, 280 selectable drivers and 14 manufacturers. Utilising the Unreal Engine 4, Assetto Corsa Competizione raises the benchmark for other racing sims to follow boasting variable […]
NewsElectronic Art’s Global Community Engagement Manager Ben Walke has today revealed that the upcoming Need for Speed title (expected to release before the end of the year) will not feature at this year’s EA Play E3 showcase. Walke wrote the following on the official Electronic Arts website, “Are you going to hear more about the […]
NewsThe historic Goodwood Motor Circuit has been teased via a new trailer ahead of its release in Gran Turismo Sport tomorrow, May 30. Located in the suburbs of Chichester in Southern England, the Goodwood Motor Circuit is a high-speed racing course that features plenty of undulation making for a particularly memorable experience and a great […]
NewsCodemasters has released a batch of images which make like for like comparisons between Monaco from the F1 2019 and F1 2018 officially licensed Formula One titles. The first batch of F1 2019 images (not to mention the trailer) wowed us with its obvious leap in terms of lighting, track surface detail, and general crispness […]
NewsWe were more than a little surprised (and excited) when we first learned that Crash Team Racing would be coming back in style this June complete with remastered HD visuals and online multiplayer racing to celebrate its 20th anniversary. Entitled Crash Team Racing Nitro-Fueled, the kart racer has been built from the ground up and […]
PreviewsFollowing the GRID announcement yesterday, developer Codemasters has released two new gameplay videos showcasing the locations of San Francisco and Shanghai. The first video gives us a three-minute look at the San Francisco track (which you may remember from the first GRID title, Race Driver: GRID, all the way back in 2008) as we follow […]
NewsWe’ve been waiting oh so patiently for the release date announcement for Truck Driver, that wait will finally come to an end “next week” according to a Tweet from publisher SOEDESCO. Also, the release date announcement is coming next week! — SOEDESCO (@SOEDESCO) May 22, 2019 To coincide with the announcement for the release date […]
NewsWe’re quickly approaching the launch date of F1 2019 and to turn up the heat developer Codemasters has released the very first in-game trailer for the officially licensed Formula One title. The new trailer entitled ‘Rise up against your rivals’ gives us a one-minute long look at various replay cameras, action shots, and pit sequences […]
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 […]
NewsThe development process for Kylotonn’s latest iteration of their officially licensed rally game, WRC 8, is being refined thanks to the feedback from the community and the very best WRC Esports drivers. Kylotonn is gathering feedback via “community days” which give fans of the game a chance to voice their opinions on what they like […]
NewsAfter some very cryptic teasing, Milestone has now officially revealed the latest incarnation of their officially licensed motocross title. MXGP 2019 will allow players to experience the 2019 FIM Motocross World Championship when it launches on August 27 across the PlayStation 4, Xbox One and PC. MXGP will contain all riders, bikes and teams of the 2019 […]
NewsMilestone has lifted the veil on MotoGP 19‘s multiplayer features with some big improvements across the board. MotoGP 19 offers players the ability to browse the Public Lobbies list to jump into the action quickly or set up their own fully customisable Grand Prix to race with friends via the new Private Lobbies option. Milestone […]
NewsIt’s not very often an update comes along which radically alters the gameplay of a racing title so we’re more than a little surprised to learn that GRIP: Combat Racing‘s latest free update does just that. The fast-paced racer swaps wheels for propulsion in its “AirBlades” update making the game much less like Rollcage and […]
NewsElectronic Arts has reported its fourth-quarter earnings which include some fresh details on their upcoming portfolio of games including none other than the upcoming Need for Speed title. First of all, EA has confirmed (after some ambiguity) that a new Need for Speed will indeed release in 2019 for consoles and PC. According to the […]
NewsFollowing on from the original two cryptic teaser videos, Milestone has now released a third video teasing their upcoming MXGP title. Much like the previous two videos, the latest teaser includes the date of Tuesday, May 14 – presumably, this is the date of the official reveal where we’ll get to learn the name of […]
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 recently released a batch of F1 2019 images to whet our appetites for the game’s release on June 28, some two months earlier than the traditional August release window. Besides the new images, Codemasters has also revealed the box art for the Anniversary and Legend editions of F1 2019 which you can view […]
NewsRide 3‘s eighth, yes eighth, free DLC pack is now available to grab for no charge across the PlayStation 4, Xbox One and PC. The eighth free DLC pack called “Free Pack 8” continues the trend of giving players a shiny new bike as well as yet another career mode volume which includes an additional […]
NewsMilestone has been teasing its upcoming and as of yet unannounced MXGP title ahead of its official reveal expected later this month. Two short videos have been released teasing the date of Tuesday, May 14 which we can only assume is the day the development team officially reveal the game including its name and, of […]
NewsProject CARS developer Slightly Mad Studios has stated that the future of its Mad Box console is uncertain following the loss of some investors. Speaking with PCGamesInsider, online marketing director Nathan Bell confirmed the loss of two of its investors as a result of Google recently announcing their streaming platform Stadia. “We had some solid […]
NewsItalian developer Milestone has shared the very first gameplay for MotoGP 19 before its launch in June across the PlayStation 4, Xbox One, PC, and Switch. The gameplay video treats us to just over one lap of Valentino Rossi racing at Italian track of Mugello with a full grid of 22 riders. Check it out […]
NewsRedout is to become the very latest in a long line of racing games to make their way over to Nintendo’s current console. The fast-paced futuristic racer will launch on the Switch on May 14, 2019, and will include all of the title’s previously-released DLC content packs making it a particularly large package. Redout on […]
NewsOverpass, coming to the PlayStation 4, Xbox One, PC, and Switch in October 2019, is probably best described as an off-road simulation title that pits you up against extreme tracks and hazardous terrain. You’ll get behind the wheel of several off-road vehicles including powerful buggies and quads from brands such as Yamaha, Suzuki and Arctic […]
NewsThere’s good news for console owners as Car Mechanic Simulator will park itself in the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One garages on June 25, 2019. Car Mechanic Simulator is sure to test your tinkering skills as you find, repair, paint, tune, test drive, and sell your cars all while you build your very own car […]
NewsBigben Interactive has today announced FIA European Truck Racing Championship, the official racing simulation of the ETRC, will be available on the PlayStation 4, Xbox One, PC, and Nintendo Switch in July 2019. FIA European Truck Racing Championship gives players the chance to get behind the wheel of a 5-tonne behemoth which will take some taming all while keeping your […]
NewsShockrods is a fast-paced vehicular combat arena shooter currently under development by Stainless Games who are responsible for the much-loved Carmageddon series no less. The second early access PC beta for the multiplayer-focused vehicular combat title will start tomorrow, April 25 and will run for six days ending on April 30. You can currently sign […]
NewsThe very latest instalment of the officially licensed rally game, WRC 8, will hit shelves this September after ditching the traditional annual release schedule. WRC 8 will continue the shift towards a more authentic rallying experience – something we’ve seen evolve since Kylotonn’s first rally game offering with 2015’s WRC 5. Project Manager Sebastien Waxin […]
NewsGran Turismo Sport has received another free update today adding new cars to the racing title including the storied Porsche 962 C. Update 1.38, available now, adds a total of five new cars as listed below. Porsche 962 C ’88 (Gr.1) Renault R8 Gordini ’66 (Gr.X) Audi TT Coupé 3.2 quattro ’03 (N200) Honda Fit […]
NewsWe have blown into the metaphorical horn and assembled the team to talk all things PlayStation 5 following the reveal of the very first details courtesy of the Wired interview with PlayStation 5 lead architect Mark Cerny. Cerny revealed the PlayStation 5 will be backwards compatible with PlayStation 4 games – something we expected to […]
NewsFeral Interactive has released a new teaser trailer for the upcoming Switch version of GRID Autosport showcasing its impressive array of different control methods. The Switch version of GRID Autosport will include all previously released DLC content so we can expect around 100 cars and 100 tracks. The Switch version will also contain online multiplayer […]
NewsLast month we reported on a rumour that suggested a disc-less Xbox One will be coming in May this year. These rumours have now gained some traction thanks to a new leak showing the console’s supposed packaging along with some fresh details. German technology site WinFuture shared supposed images of the console (seen in the […]
NewsPlayrise Digital has announced they are bringing their miniature racing game Table Top Racing: World Tour to the Nintendo Switch. Entitled Table Top Racing: World Tour – Nitro Edition, the retro-inspired racer will feature all of the content found in their original hit game Table Top Racing: World Tour including all previously released DLC and […]
NewsThe post-release plans for arcade racing game Xenon Racer have been revealed just two weeks after the game’s launch. Two new locations will be added to Xenon Racer, along with multiple customisation parts and two additional racing teams complete with two new cars. As a token of appreciation for Xenon Racer players, the additional content […]
NewsWhilst the career modes from the Kylotonn-developed WRC 5, WRC 6, and WRC 7 didn’t really evolve, the French-based developer has been working significantly on WRC 8‘s career mode which promises to be bigger and better than ever before. As found previously, WRC 8 will not only feature the main WRC cars and drivers, but […]
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 […]
NewsFollowing on from the first part of our WRC 8 preview which included interviews from Game Director Alain Jarniou and Game Designer Benoit Gomes, part 2 of our WRC 8 preview features a team chat to the backdrop of some exclusive gameplay. The gameplay comes courtesy of our recent hands-on with an alpha version of […]
PreviewsGran Turismo’s top man Kazunori Yamauchi recently sat down with GTPlanet to talk about all things Gran Turismo. Throughout last year developer Polyphony showcased upcoming content for Gran Turismo Sport via its live events. The first live event of 2019 was held in Paris last month which teased some new cars including the Lamborghini Countach […]
NewsIn a surprising twist, developer R8 Games has today announced a re-branding of their futuristic racing title Formula Fusion (which was first revealed in 2015). Now known as “Pacer”, the anti-gravity racer will benefit from new features and game modes and will see a re-release on PC as well as make its console debut sometime […]
NewsGran Turismo Sport has just received its latest large update – yes, that’s two major updates this month. Today’s update introduces the much-anticipated Dallara SF19 Super Formula cars which come in Honda and Toyota engine options. The Dallara SF19 racing cars feature an “Overtake System” which temporarily boosts engine power to help with overtaking which […]
NewsIn addition to the original 1999 Crash Team Racing content, upcoming racer Crash Team Racing Nitro-Fueled will also feature some classic content from 2003’s Crash Nitro Kart. According to Activision, the bonus Crash Nitro Kart content will include all 13 of the game’s tracks which have been adapted to match the original 1999 Crash Team […]
NewsArcade racer Dangerous Driving, developed by Three Fields Entertainment – a studio comprising of former Criterion founders Alex Ward and Fiona Sperry (Burnout series), is set to release worldwide on April 9 across the PlayStation 4, Xbox One and PC. To get people excited for the release, the indie studio has shared an array of […]
NewsToday marks the physical and digital release of arcade racing game Xenon Racer across the PlayStation 4, Xbox One, PC (digital only), and Switch. Set in the year 2030 in an era of flying vehicles, the powers that be have organised one last racing championship for traditional wheeled vehicles that are boosted by Xenon gas. […]
NewsWe’ve been playing the newly released Xenon Racer lately and decided to go for a mammoth three-hour long streaming session to showcase the game in full. The fast-paced arcade racer certainly requires some investment of time to master its tricky courses which require a high level of skill and a great understanding of the game’s […]
NewsFive new cars for Gran Turismo Sport have been teased by Game Director Kazunori Yamauchi ahead of the title’s next large update expected before the end of March. Keeping with tradition, the latest batch of new vehicle silhouettes have been posted on Yamauchi’s personal Twitter account leaving fans guessing their identities. You can view the […]
NewsThe very latest of a series of Xenon Racer teaser videos is here, this time around the focus is on the title’s photo mode. The photo mode can be accessed not only during events but also in the garage menu. As expected there’s a decent number of options for you to tinker with including lens […]
NewsWe’re quickly approaching Xenon Racer‘s release date of March 26 across the PlayStation 4, Xbox One, PC, and Switch and have decided to share our initial thoughts on the title with our latest team chat. Although Xenon Racer takes place in an era of flying vehicles, there’s one last hurrah for traditional wheeled vehicles courtesy […]
PreviewsFrench developer Kylotonn took over the officially licensed rally game reigns from Milestone a few years back. Their first effort turned out pretty well considering they only had a single year to essentially create a game from scratch. Massive improvements were seen one year later with WRC 6 – the car handling was less “floaty” […]
PreviewsWe’re rapidly speeding towards Xenon Racer‘s release date of March 26, to celebrate, publisher SOEDESCO has just announced their launch giveaway in collaboration with GT Omega, Thrustmaster and Microsoft. A fully equipped GT Omega Pro Racing Cockpit with RS9 Seat is up for grabs, that’s not all though, the winner will also net an Xbox […]
NewsSony has revealed, via the PlayStation Blog, that they are introducing a new video series entitled “State of Play”. Set to debut on March 25 at 9pm GMT / 10pm CET, State of Play is said to provide players with updates and announcements for all things PlayStation. The first episode will showcase upcoming PlayStation 4 […]
NewsDubai and Shanghai are the very latest Xenon Racer locations to be revealed courtesy of the second city showcase trailer. As expected, the locations are rich in detail and vary significantly from one another. You’ll be racing under the wings of planes at break-neck speeds at the Shanghai airport and soaking in the city skyline […]
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