The FlatOut series recently made a belated comeback with the release of FlatOut 4: Total Insanity, with Kylotonn and Tiny Rebel Games taking over the reins from original developer BugBear Entertainment. If your lasting memory of the franchise is the dismal FlatOut 3: Chaos and Destruction, then fear not. FlatOut 4 Total Insanity repairs […]
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Welcome to another episode of the Team VVV Video Podcast for all your weekly racing game rambles. This week we react to the reveal of Milestone's MotoGP 17, which will be riding onto consoles this June. Yes, we'll soon have yet another Milestone motorcycle game not long after the release of Ride 2 and the […]
NewsAs the first standalone racing game available for early adopters of the PlayStation VR headset, DriveClub VR has a lot to live up to – especially with Gran Turismo Sport still out of the race on PlayStation 4. This will also be many people’s introduction to VR racing, so if the experience is subpar at […]
ReviewsWelcome to another episode of the Team VVV Video Podcast, for all your weekly racing game rambles. Our biggest talking point in this week’s podcast is Gran Turismo Sport – and not for the right reasons. After being starved of new screenshots, gameplay and information for months, Polyphony finally broke the silence. By announcing a […]
NewsIf you like top-down racing games, don’t miss out in our latest Twitter competition. This week we’re giving away a PS4 code for Rock’N Racing Off Road DX! For a chance to win, here’s all you have to do: Follow us on Twitter. Retweet the competition post below. Subscribe to our newsletter using the form on this […]
NewsForza has traditionally been one of the best-supported racing game franchises for additional content, and Forza Horizon 3 is no exception, having been updated with a raft of regular DLC packs keeping the car selection fresh and up to date. It’s a testament to Microsoft’s close relationship with manufacturers that we’ve seen contemporary cars make […]
ReviewsWhile many prefer the convenience of digital download games, there will always be purists that prefer physical releases. You can't beat the sense of ownership you get with physical games, and you can also admire the artwork. Limited resources and cheaper asking prices mean that indie games tend to be digital-only releases. Catering to collectors, […]
NewsWell, this is unexpected. Best known for its licensed motorsport game series like MotoGP and MXGP, Italian studio Milestone has announced a new off-road arcade racing IP for PS4, PS4 Pro, Xbox One and PC – and it’s called Gravel, not to be confused with Mud or DiRT of course. Gravel seems to have […]
NewsNintendo’s reluctance to resurrect the F-Zero franchise is bewildering. Widely regarded as one of the most fabled futuristic racing game series of all time, it’s been well over 10 years since we saw the series cause controller casualties on the GameCube with the notoriously hardcore F-Zero GX developed by Sega. A new instalment of the […]
ReviewsWelcome to another episode of the TeamVVV video podcast for all your weekly racing game ranbles. This week we turn our attentions to MXGP 3. While we weren't initially blown away when Milestone's latest motocross racer was announced, new screenshots showcasing the new Unreal Engine 4 graphics engine and dynamic weather effects got our attention. […]
NewsIf there’s one Xbox racing series that makes PlayStation owners envious as they wait for the next Gran Turismo to eventually show up, it’s Forza. The first Forza Motorsport was Microsoft’s answer to Gran Turismo and it’s arguably stayed ahead of its main competitor ever since, with superior car selections, more realistic damage modelling and, […]
ReviewsWe'll admit that the announcement of MXGP 3 didn't blow us away initially. Perhaps it was because last year's MXGP 2 was underwhelming and in many ways a step backwards for the franchise with its cutback terrain deformation. It's also hard not to be sceptical about annual racing game releases tied to motorsport licenses, since they […]
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 […]
NewsAs expected, the DiRT Rally PSVR update deployed today, adding VR support to Codemasters' uncompromising rally simulation on PS4. For PlayStation VR headset owners deprived of racing game releases other than the DriveClub VR and the Trackmania Turbo VR update, it should be a welcome relief. Available for existing owners of DiRT Rally on the […]
NewsOne of the most white-knuckle driving game experiences of last year is about to get even more intense this week if that was ever possible. First announced in January, DiRT Rally is getting PlayStation VR support in a forthcoming update – and it's coming sooner than we expected. Chief Designer Paul Coleman recently hinted that […]
NewsAs you may know, achieving a smooth and consistent frame rate in racing games is an important factor to us here at Team VVV. In an ideal world, every racing game would run at a locked 60fps – not only does the fluidity enhance the sense of speed, it also improves controller response, allowing for more precise […]
NewsWith the start of the new F1 season just around the corner, we've got a selection of F1 scarves and hats to giveaway to three lucky winners! . One winner will receive an F1 scarf and hat, and two runners up will receive an F1 scarf each. For a chance to win, here's all […]
NewsCalling all Carmageddon fans! We've got three Carmageddon Max Damage t-shirts to giveaway, with one of each of the following sizes available: small, medium and extra large. For a chance to win, here's all you have to do: Follow us on Twitter. Retweet the competition post below and reply with your preferred t-shirt size from […]
NewsWelcome to another episode of the Team VVV Video Podcast for all your weekly racing game rambles. This week was of course dominated by the reveal trailer of Project CARS 2, which didn’t disappoint with its dazzling weather effects, a variety of racing disciplines, and the largest roster of tracks to feature in a racing […]
NewsOne of the original Project CARS' best attributes was its plethora of iconic race tracks. Fortunately, this is set to continue as the announcement of Project CARS 2 confirmed that we can expect over 60 tracks in the sequel. According to developer Slightly Mad Studios, Project CARS 2 will have "the largest track roster of […]
NewsIt's been revealed that Playground Games, the Leamington Spa-based developer responsible for the acclaimed Forza Horizon series, is opening a second development studio to work on a new project. However, that project won't be a new racing game, but it will be set in an open world. Opening another studio is something we've been talking […]
NewsFrom high profile releases like Forza Horizon 3, the resurgence of rally games with DiRT Rally and the start of the console sim racing saturation with the long-awaited arrival of Assetto Corsa, 2016 was a transformative year for racing games. To celebrate, we’re hosting our first ever Team VVV Racing Game of the Year Awards […]
NewsWelcome to the latest episode of the Team VVV Video Podcast for all your weekly racing game rambles. In last week's episode, we were worried we wouldn't have enough to talk about in what was a quiet week for racing game news. And then came the surprise announcement of DiRT 4 the day after we […]
NewsWe would pretend to be surprised about the re-reveal of FlatOut 4: Total Insanity, which you may recall was first announced back in 2015. Recently, a French website claimed that the demolition derby racer was slated for March 2017, and sure enough we now have official confirmation that FlatOut will indeed be returning to PS4 […]
NewsWell this is disappointing. The racing game community rejoiced when the EA's exclusivity license with Porsche finally expired after 10 years, paving the way for the prestigious manufacturer to appear in racing games other than Need for Speed. Now it looks as if it's going to be a similar situation with the Pikes Peak International […]
NewsYou'd be forgiven for forgetting all about the upcoming demolition derby racer FlatOut 4: Total Insanity currently in development by Kylotonn Games. First announced back in August 2015, the game was originally slated for release in 2016, but was delayed to an unspecified date. We may now know the final release date, however – and […]
NewsIf you like miniature racing games, you won’t want to miss our latest Twitter competition. This week we’re giving away a PS4 code for Super Toy Cars! For a chance to win, here’s all you have to do: Follow us on Twitter. Retweet the competition post below. Subscribe to our newsletter using the form on this page. […]
NewsIf you needed confirmation that the full reveal of Project CARS 2 is imminent, here it is. Slightly Mad Studios' CEO Ian Bell has hinted before that the marketing campaign for Project CARS 2 will go into full speed in a matter of weeks, but ahead of its reveal YouTuber user Vortlas SimRacing has uploaded what they […]
NewsWelcome to another episode of the Team VVV Video Podcast for all your weekly racing game rambles. This week our main talking point is the unexpected buyout of Assetto Corsa developer Kunos Simulazioni by Digital Bros. While we initially were concerned about the fate of its staff, the future looks bright for Assetto Corsa as […]
NewsFrom high profile releases like Forza Horizon 3, the resurgence of rally games with DiRT Rally and the start of the console sim racing saturation with the long-awaited arrival of Assetto Corsa, 2016 was a transformative year for racing games. To celebrate, we’re hosting our first ever Team VVV Racing Game of the Year Awards […]
NewsFrom high profile releases like Forza Horizon 3, the resurgence of rally games with DiRT Rally and the start of the console sim racing saturation with the long-awaited arrival of Assetto Corsa, 2016 was a transformative year for racing games. To celebrate, we’re hosting our first ever Team VVV Racing Game of the Year Awards […]
NewsFrom high profile releases like Forza Horizon 3, the resurgence of rally games with DiRT Rally and the start of the console sim racing saturation with the long-awaited arrival of Assetto Corsa, 2016 was a transformative year for racing games. To celebrate, we’re hosting our first ever Team VVV Racing Game of the Year Awards […]
NewsProject CARS 2 is already sounding like a promising sequel to the acclaimed original which brought sim racing to consoles. A wealth of disciplines are promised, including rally and hillclimb events, along with variable weather conditions and improved physics. While more details are expected to be revealed very soon, some more tantalysing info on the […]
NewsFrom high profile releases like Forza Horizon 3, the resurgence of rally games with DiRT Rally and the start of the console sim racing saturation with the long-awaited arrival of Assetto Corsa, 2016 was a transformative year for racing games. To celebrate, we’re hosting our first ever Team VVV Racing Game of the Year Awards […]
NewsIf you enjoy your racing games driving sideways, then this week’s competition is for you because we’ve got an Absolute Drift: Zen Edition PS4 code to giveaway! For a chance to win, here’s all you have to do: Follow us on Twitter. Retweet the competition post below. Subscribe to our newsletter using the form on this page. […]
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 […]
NewsIn unexpected news, Italian websites are reporting that Kunos Simulazioni, the developer behind the racing simulator Assetto Corsa, has been bought out by Digital Bros. Edit: Marco Massarutto has since clarified the situation on Facebook, confirming the takeover and that both him and Stefano Casillio will retain their roles. If anything, it's a positive step forward […]
NewsFrom high profile releases like Forza Horizon 3, the resurgence of rally games with DiRT Rally and the start of the console sim racing saturation with the long-awaited arrival of Assetto Corsa, 2016 was a transformative year for racing games. To celebrate, we’re hosting our first ever Team VVV Racing Game of the Year Awards […]
NewsFrom high profile releases like Forza Horizon 3, the resurgence of rally games with DiRT Rally and the start of the console sim racing saturation with the long-awaited arrival of Assetto Corsa, 2016 was a transformative year for racing games. To celebrate, we’re hosting our first ever Team VVV Racing Game of the Year Awards […]
NewsFrom high profile releases like Forza Horizon 3, the resurgence of rally games with DiRT Rally and the start of the console sim racing saturation with the long-awaited arrival of Assetto Corsa, 2016 was a transformative year for racing games. To celebrate, we’re hosting our first ever Team VVV Racing Game of the Year Awards […]
NewsFrom high profile releases like Forza Horizon 3, the resurgence of rally games with DiRT Rally and the start of the console sim racing saturation with the long-awaited arrival of Assetto Corsa, 2016 was a transformative year for racing games. To celebrate, we’re hosting our first ever Team VVV Racing Game of the Year Awards […]
NewsFancy winning a copy of the carnage-filled Carmageddon Max Damage? We've got a PS4 code to giveaway to one lucky winenr courtesy of Stainless Games and Sold Out! For a chance to win, here's all you have to do: Follow us on Twitter. Retweet the competition post below. Subscribe to our newsletter using the form on this page. Fancy […]
NewsWelcome to another installment of the Team VVV Video Podcast, for all your weekly racing game rambles. This week we look at what lies ahead in 2017, in what promises to be a momentus year for racing games with the return of major franchises such as Gran Turismo Sport, Forza Motorsport 7, Project CARS 2 […]
NewsThe latest update has deployed for procedural sandbox racing sim Racecraft, adding a slew of significant new features. Whereas previous Early Access builds only let you enjoy Vae Victis's procedural track technology in lonely time attacks, the latest 0.5.2 build adds a new Quick Race mode with AI opponents, complete with collisions enabled. Just like […]
NewsFrom high profile releases like Forza Horizon 3, the resurgence of rally games with DiRT Rally and the start of the console sim racing saturation with the long-awaited arrival of Assetto Corsa, 2016 was a transformative year for racing games. To celebrate, we’re hosting our first ever Team VVV Racing Game of the Year Awards […]
NewsFrom high profile releases like Forza Horizon 3, the resurgence of rally games with DiRT Rally and the start of the console sim racing saturation with the long-awaited arrival of Assetto Corsa, 2016 was a transformative year for racing games. To celebrate, we’re hosting our first ever Team VVV Racing Game of the Year Awards […]
NewsFrom high profile releases like Forza Horizon 3, the resurgence of rally games with DiRT Rally and the start of the console sim racing saturation with the long-awaited arrival of Assetto Corsa, 2016 was a transformative year for racing games. To celebrate, we’re hosting our first ever Team VVV Racing Game of the Year Awards […]
NewsMario Kart 8 was a brilliant return to form for the podgy plumber, but the slow sales of the Wii U meant that not enough people got to experience it. Nintendo is hoping that will change with the launch of its multi-functional Switch console, which serves as both a traditional home console and a portable […]
NewsEveryone has their favourite racing games series, from old-school arcade racers like OutRun, Burnout and Project Gotham, to serious simulations such as Assetto Corsa, Project CARS and iRacing. Sadly, many of these fabled franchises have since retired: we haven’t seen a new release from some of those aforementioned series at least a decade. So one […]
NewsLike top-down combat racers? Then this competition is for you, as we’ve got a BlazeRush code to giveaway on PS4! For a chance to win, here’s all you have to do: Follow us on Twitter. Retweet the competition post below. Subscribe to our newsletter using the form on this page. Like top-down combat racers? Follow and RT […]
NewsWelcome to another installment of the Team VVV Video Podcast for all your weekly racing game rambles. In this week's Team VVV Video Podcast, we kick off 2017 with some juicy news stories about this year's biggest racing titles (a 2017 racing game preview is to follow). First up, following the release of the Rockstar […]
NewsSince its surprise announcement in June 2015, Slightly Mad Studios has remained silent about the development and potential release date for Project CARS 2. However, it's looking like we will be learning much more about the upcoming racing simulation very soon, if some teasing posts on the official forum by CEO Ian Bell are anything […]
NewsNot long after the news that Porsche's exclusivity deal with EA had expired, iRacing has announced that the German manufacturer will be joining the subscription-based online PC racing simulation this month. The new 911 GT3 Cup will be the first Porsche to be added to iRacing later this month, which competes in series such as […]
News2016 was an eventful year for racing games – so much so that we could barely keep up with the regular torrent of releases. The year kicked off with a bang with the release of Milestone's rally sim Sebastien Loeb Rally EVO, and it barely relented since. Rally game fans were spoilt with the long-awaited console […]
NewsNo racing game collection is complete without the sublime racing simulation that is Project CARS, so we're giving you the opportunity to win a copy on PS4! For a chance to win, here's all you have to do: Follow us on Twitter. Retweet the competition post below on Twitter. Retweet every Twitter post featuring a car […]
NewsWelcome to the last Team VVV Video Podcast of the year, for all your weekly racing game rambles. This week we debate the controversial arrival of microtransactions in Forza Horizon 3, because apparently there are people willing to pay £80 for a digital car in a game. We also revisit the never-ending debacle of the […]
NewsForza Horizon 3 is already a substantial open world racing game that will keep you busy for many months. And with regular car packs released over the last few months, it's been well supported too. Car packs don't really add any new gameplay experience (unless it's a three-wheeler Morgan). That's where the Blizzard Mountain expansion […]
NewsWith Microsoft's new Project Scorpio console due to be unleashed next year, it seemed inevitable that the next iteration of Forza Motorsport would follow to showcase all those teraflops. Backing up this theory is the series' traditional release schedule, with the track-centric Forza Motorsport and the open world extravaganza Forza Horizon alternating each year. This […]
NewsTo celebrate the release of WRC 6, we're giving away a copy on PS4 to one lucky winner courtesy of BigBen Interactive! For a chance to win, here's all you have to do: Follow us on Twitter. Retweet the competition post on Twitter. Retweet every Twitter post with a red car emoji between now […]
NewsWelcome to another installment of the TeamVVV podcast for all your weekly racing game rambles – now with added video. This week we give our initial impressions on Forza Horizon 3 Blizzard Mountain, the first expansion for Playground Games' open world racer with snow-themed content just in time for Christmas. First impressions are very positive […]
NewsFor the first time in years, bike racing game fans are spoilt for choice. Previously, if you wanted to race bikes instead of cars in a game, your choice was limited to the annualised MotoGP series, or possibly a dirt bike game if you were lucky. And yet this year has been saturated with bike […]
ReviewsTo celebrate the launch launch of Drive!Drive!Drive! we've teamed up with developer Different Cloth to give you the chance to experience the madness of this unique multi-track racer with a PS4 code giveaway! For a chance to win, here's all you have to do: Follow us on Twitter. Retweet the competition post on Twitter. […]
NewsWelcome to another installment of the TeamVVV Podcast for all your weekly raicng game rambles – now with added video. This week's episode was dominated by the PlayStation Experience Event, which brought us the surprise announcement of WipEout Omega Collection. While the series' belated debut on PS4 should be a very exciting prospect indeed, we […]
NewsDrive!Drive!Drive! is a very peculiar driving game. Developed by Different Cloth, Drive!Drive!Drive! is a unique indie game where you race on multiple tracks at the same time, switching between three different cars in real-time Driver San Francisco-style. It sounds like a crazy concept, but it works. Indeed, the madcap gameplay is wholly addictive, as you […]
PreviewsIf you own a PlayStation VR headset and Star Wars Battlefront, stop what you're doing right now and go download the free Star Wars Rogue One X-Wing VR Mission. The free standalone mission serves as a tie-in for the upcoming Rogue One film and has you piloting an X-Wing starship escorting a Rebel fleet, which […]
NewsWelcome to another installment of the TeamVVV Podcast for all your weekly racing game rambles. This week we turn our attentions to The Crew's new cop chase expansion Calling All Units. Initial impressions are somewhat underwhelming: it's hard not to expect a more substansial expansion two years on from the original release, and you get […]
NewsWe've got one copy of Milestone's Sebastien Loeb Rally Evo to giveaway to one lucky winner! For a chance to win, here's all you have to do: Follow us on Twitter. Retweet the competition post on Twitter. Retweet every Twitter post with a red car emoji between now and the competition closing date. Subscribe […]
NewsBlack Friday had its fair share of tempting racing game discounts, but the deals aren't over yet. Many of the offers are still valid for a few more days, but to mark Cyber Monday Sony has launched yet another sale on the PSN today focusing on digital titles – including some racing games with over […]
NewsAfter what feels like an eternity, everyone’s favourite motoring trio is back. Over 18 months after Clarkson’s infamous producer punch-up led to the untimely demise of Top Gear, everyone’s favourite motoring trio Clarkson, Hammond and May have returned to our screens in their new astronomically-expensive show The Grand Tour on Amazon Prime. Any memories of […]
NewsWelcome to another installment of the TeamVVV Podcast for all your weekly racing game rambles. Since we're all passionate petrolheads, this week's main talking point is unsurprisingly THe Grand Tour, as Clarkson, Hammond and May return to our screens in their new Amazon Prime show. We all thoroughly enjoyed the opening episode (especially that epic […]
NewsWith the exception of the rather disappointing Carmageddon Max Damage, combat racers have become practically extinct this console generation, yet there was a time when there was an abundance of combat racers to choose from with series like Twisted Metal, Vigilante 8 and Full Auto. This month's release of Gas Guzzlers Extreme on Xbox One […]
NewsYes it's that time of year again where the US Black Friday discount frenzy invades the UK. While many of today's deal might not be as good value as they would have you believe, there are some genuine bargains if you shop around. Racing games aren't immune to Black Friday either. Here's a round-up of […]
FeaturesDrive!Drive!Drive! might be the craziest driving game you'll play this year. Here's the premise: you control three cars on multiple racetracks simultaneously, with the ability to switch between each track in real time. In the developer's words, "It’s kind of a mixture of arcade racing, repeated stupidity, track management, repeated stupidity and repeated stupidity." Drive!Drive!Drive! […]
NewsWelcome to another installment of the TeamVVV Podcast for all your weekly racing game rambles. This week we look back at 15 years of Xbox, a console best remembered for catching fire and faulty disc drives. I jest: it was a revolutionary step for Microsoft. Their first foray into the console market kickstarted online console […]
NewsIf you thought game collectors editions were getting expensive, you haven't seen anything yet. In case you weren't aware, the upcoming release of Final Fantasy XV actually has some driving elements in it. It also had a recent feature film tie-in, Kingsglaive Final Fantasy XV, which featured a custom-built Audi R8. Audi Japan has since […]
NewsNASCAR doesn't have the mass following in the UK that it has in the US, so you can understand why publishers may be reluctant to release them in other territories – presumably this is why Eutechnyx's NASCAR 14 was never granted a release outside of the US. We assumed that NASCAR Heat Evolution would suffer […]
NewsWell this is a pleasant surprise. A couple of weeks ago, SEGA teased that Daytona USA is returning to arcades in a new sequel – the first game in the series since Daytona USA 2 hit arcades in 1999 (we're not counting the underwhelming Daytona USA 2001 on Dreamcast). Revealed as Daytona 3 Championship USA (doesn't […]
NewsTo celebrate the launch of the PS4 Pro, we’ve teamed up with VooFoo Studios to give you the chance to win a PS4 code for Mantis Burn Racing – currently the only racing game that supports full native 4K resolution on the PS4 Pro. We’ve got two PS4 codes to giveaway – one EU code […]
NewsWelcome to another installment of the TeamVVV Podcast for all your weekly racing game rambles. This week we struggle to contain our enthusiasm for the PlayStation 4 Pro, which, for all its touted features such as upscaled 4K gaming, has yet to win us 1080p TV users over just yet. The lack of a 4K […]
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