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Interviews EGX 2019: Warp Drive developer interview

Warp Drive is the very latest creation from Supergonk – the developer that gave us the unique track-painting arcade racer Trailblazers in 2018. Warp Drive is an anti-gravity racer with an interesting warping mechanic. Players can warp to other areas of the track to find new routes, shortcuts, secrets and extra boost pickups. The striking […]

Previews DRIFT21 slides onto Early Access, first look gameplay

The announcement of DRIFT21 caused a bit of a stir and was keenly sought after by the drifting community. It promises to be the ultimate drifting simulation from building your cars to scanning a wide range of legendary locations that perhaps haven’t featured in a gamer before. Developed by ECC Games S.A and now available […]

Interviews EGX 2019: Pacer gameplay & developer interview

Pacer, formally known as Formula Fusion and before that Slamjet racing, first came to our attention all the way back in late 2014. With a developer that has at least one individual that has previously worked on the original WipEout series, hopes for Pacer are high. We recently attended EGX to speak to Lead Designer […]

News Project CARS 3 will launch with over 200 cars and over “140 global tracks”

Project CARS 2 was famed for its massive track roster, as a matter of fact, it holds the record for the largest track roster of any console racing game ever. Not to be outdone, Slightly Mad Studios (now working under Codemasters) has confirmed the very latest entry in the series, Project CARS 3, will offer […]

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 […]

News New Xbox Live features revealed at Microsoft E3 Confrence

A number of new features are heading to Xbox and Xbox Live in the coming months. As part of its E3 press confrence Microsoft revealed its rollout plans of what consumers can expect from thier online service going forwad this year. "Listening to your feedback is one of the most important things we do" Mike […]

News More Battlefield 1 details revealed, hitting EA Access October 13th

DICE's upcoming First world-war shooter Battlefield One has been showing itself at E3 this week and here at Team VVV we're rounding up what we've learnt from the games multiple showings at this year's E3. A new trailer showcased some of the features we can expect. Dynamic weather systems will play a part as procedurally […]

News The Division: Underground expansion announced, coming first to Xbox One

At E3 Ubisoft announced the first expansion for this years hit open world shooter The Division. The first of three paid for expansions planned for the game, Underground keeps the game in its familiar New York setting but takes the action to the Underground system below the Big Apple. In game agents will be taking their fight […]

News Final Fantasy XV demoed during Microsoft E3 Press Confrence

Square Enix's upcoming chapter in the long running Final Fantasy series was again demoed at this year’s E3. During the Microsoft conference director Hajime Tabata came to the stage to show off the first ever display of the game running on Xbox One. The game section on show was described as the “Trial of Titan”. […]

News ReCore Release Date Confirmed, Trailer shown and Play Anywhere compatible

ReCore, Microsoft Studios upcoming robot themed action adventure got a host of new details released during Microsoft E3's press confrence. During the show a new trailer was dropped introducing us to the human and robot charcters of the new title. Its clear each of the creatures on show have a different skill set which the player, […]

News Gears General RAAM confirmed for Killer Instinct as Series 3 announced

As part of Microsoft’s E3 press conference, a new guest character for Killer Instinct was announced. In line with the upcoming release of Gears of War 4 General RAAM has been added to the roster as part of the Season 3 character releases. A short trailer was shown showing off the fighting style of the […]

News Further Gears 4 details showcased at E3, Elite Wireless Controller announced

Further details of upcoming console exclusive Gears of War 4 were shown at this year Electronic Entertainment Expo as developer The Coalition took to the stage early during Microsoft's E3 presentation. Studio head Rod Fergusson was on hand to showcase some of the gameplay on offer for the first new gears game in 5 years. The footage […]

News Hitman Episode 3 Release Date Confirmed as New Trailer Drops

Details for the latest chapter of the new Hitman game have been released as Io-interactive revealed what we can expect to see in the latest episode titled “A Glided Cage” Alongside a trailer providing details of the mission and location, the developer confirmed that the 3rd instalment is set for release on May 31st. The […]

News Xbox Game with Gold Line Up for June Revealed: XCOM, Goat Simulator and more

The June line up for Xbox Games with Gold has been announced. A Microsoft press release earlier this week confirmed that in honour of the third anniversary of the programme, its monthly set of free games to all Xbox Gold subscriber, it has what it calls a “special line up” with two games each on […]

Reviews Dark Souls III Review

A famous philosopher once said “Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it” – a poignant and thought provoking quote that I can’t help but wonder if developers “From Software” absorbed during the last 10 years. Whether they intended to or not is immaterial through, as the development and release of the […]

News 2K Announce Civilization VI

Fans of strategy games rejoice as 2K and Fireaxis have announced today that a new Civilization title, Civilization VI will be launching later this year. The critically acclaimed Sid Meier-created franchise will be entering its sixth entry to the main game franchise and marks the first numbered sequel since 2010. The team behind the new […]

News Nintendo reveal starter Pokémon for Sun / Moon, release date confirmed

A new trailer for Nintendo’s upcoming Pokémon Sun and Moon has been released today and it gave us a first glimpse of the new starter Pokémon for the popular franchise seventh generation. Fans of the series will already know the traditional mechanic for each game is the player (or trainer) is given a choice of […]

News Amazon trialing Midnight Delivery for DOOM fans via app

Amazon are looking to make waves in the preorder market by letting gamers get the benefits of a midnight launch without leaving their homes. Gamers in selected areas of the UK will be able to place an order via the company's Prime Now app for DOOM from 22:00 up to 23:45 on Thursday 12 May […]

News Warhammer 40000: Dawn Of War III revealed in first trailer

In a surprise announcement this week SEGA dropped a trailer announcing a new entry in the Warhammer gaming series: Dawn of War III. The franchise was presumed dead after THQ (the parent company of developers Relic – the studio behind the previous titles) went under. A purchase of the studio at the last minute by SEGA saw […]

News Infinite Warfare sees dislike Campaign from Fans, Activision CEO responds

Since the announcement earlier this week of Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare it seems some of the game's fans have taken to venting their opinions in the direction of the new entry. Since its reveal trailer went live, the number of YouTube down votes or dislikes has been steadily increasing to the point where the video on […]

News Battlefield 1 announced as franchise steps back in time to WW1

EA and DICE have confirmed the release of the next title in the Battlefield franchise, Battlefield 1, which will take the series back in time to a World War I setting. The conflict in question marks an interesting historical cross road as it saw a clash between the rise of modern battle techniques and weaponry […]

News Call of Duty Infinite Warfare Confirmed by Activision. Modern Warfare HD also Announced.

Activision today confirmed the release of the latest iteration of the Call of Duty series, Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare out November 4th. Alongside the announcement a reveal trailer was dropped showcasing over three minutes of action giving us some indication of what to expect from Infinity Ward's latest entry to the franchise. After news […]

News Gears of War 4 preorders live, Ultimate Edition details confirmed

Microsoft Studios confirmed earlier today that preorders for upcoming platform exclusive Gears fo War 4 are now available by the console's digital marketplace and via UK retail partners GAME. Following up from its wonderful Tomorrow trailer earlier this month, the publisher's latest press release detailed the cost of the core game (£49.99) and the Season Pass (£39.99) […]

News Mirror’s Edge Catalyst delayed to early June

Publisher Electronic Arts has confirmed today that their upcoming title “Mirrors Edge Catalyst” has been pushed back by around two weeks. In a statement on the Games website Erik Odeldahl, the titles Design Director stated that the slight pushback would allow the team the necessary extra time to adjust the game based on results from […]

News SEGA Mega Drive Classic Hub brings ‘90s gaming to Steam

Playing some of your favourite ‘90s games has become a little easier and prettier today as Sega announced its intention to bring back a number of its Mega Drive classics on via its new emulator on Steam. In a statement on its UK website, the publisher announced the “SEGA Mega Drive Classic Hub” will be […]

News Bethesda announce DOOM Open Beta dates and DLC plans

Fans of first person shooting, hell demon fighting, space marine posing revivals are in for some good news today as Bethesda announced Open Beta dates for the upcoming sci-fi classic Doom reboot. In a press statement the developer confirmed that the beta, which originally ran for a limited number of players who purchased Wolfenstein: The New […]

News New PlayStation Update 3.50 Remote Play to Windows and Macintosh

In a blog post earlier today Sony confirmed the release of its latest update for its home consoles operating system which is available as of now (April 6th). The release with the intriguing internal title MUSASHI contains a number of improved and new features for the PS eco system as well as the usual bug fixes […]

News Broken Sword and The Witcher screenwriter’s new horror title “The Bunker” looks terrifying

Splendy Games, a studio I must confess I have never heard of, announced themselves to the world today with details of their first and upcoming title The Bunker, a game which aims to provide a chilling and puzzling gameplay experience through an entirely live action medium and by all accounts the trailer really sets the […]

News Pokémon GO beta leaks provides us first footage of app in the wild

It’s no secret that, to a cross section of gamers, anything Pokèmon related will be as hotly anticipated as a summer blockbuster so when the first Pokèmon Go announcement appeared the expectation in the community was no exception. However since the nostalgia filled original trailer dropped, details from Nintendo and their partners Niantic have been […]