Assetto Corsa developer Kunos has recently confirmed (via a recent blog post) that the much anticipated Porsche Pack Volume 3 will finally be coming to the PlayStation 4 console on February 13. Sadly Xbox One owners will have to wait a little longer due to the development team “encountering some issues with the Xbox One […]
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With the recent announcement of DiRT 4, we found out the title will include a simulation handling mode. It begged the question: will it be similar to what we find in Codemasters’ uncompromising rally sim DiRT Rally? Codemasters Chief Designer Paul Coleman recently spoke to Redbull and on the subject of DiRT 4’s handling commented: “we […]
NewsOkay so we knew this was coming due to the leak yesterday, but still, the prospect of having some shiny new cars for Forza Horizon 3 is never something to scoff at. The Playseat Car Pack DLC has now been made available for the Xbox One and Windows 10 and, much like as found with […]
NewsCodemasters Chief Designer Paul Coleman recently conducted an AMA session on the official DiRT subreddit where community members asked a number of questions about Codemasters upcoming titles and projects. One such question was directed at DiRT Rally's upcoming PSVR add-on release which Coleman shed some light on. According to Coleman, we can expect the PSVR […]
NewsIt has been confirmed that the Italian-based racing game developer Milestone will be releasing MotoGP 17 along with an unannounced title before the end of the year. Admittedly the confirmation of MotoGP 17 is perhaps not the most surprising of news shall we say, however it's always nice to hear of confirmation even for titles […]
NewsSlightly Mad Studios has recently posted a few of the very first official Project CARS 2 screenshots of late as part of a countdown found on their social media pages. The countdown will no doubt signal the start of their advertising campaign in earnest with the possibility of an official announcement trailer likely to surface […]
NewsSimbin Studios has released some new in-game screenshots for the upcoming sim racer GTR 3. The screenshots (seen below) showcase the iconic Spa track which plays host to a group of BMW GT3 racing cars in a choice of different lighting conditions which shows off the potential of the Unreal 4 graphics engine. Confirmed for […]
NewsIn light of the recent Ride 2 Rising Sun Bikes Pack DLC, we decide to run one of the new bikes around the Ulster GP road circuit. The Ulster road circuit, much like the Northwest 200, proved to be a very tense experience. Curbs and trees mere inches away from us served as a constant […]
NewsConsidering the announcement of DiRT 4 followed the announcement of DiRT Rally’s PSVR update by just a couple weeks, it begs the question, will DiRT 4 have support for VR? Unfortunately Codemasters Chief Designer Paul Coleman has confirmed that DiRT 4 will not support VR at launch however the development team have certainly not ruled out […]
NewsDRIVR is an open world driving game currently in development which has landed on crowdfunding site Kickstarter asking for a very modest $350 to aid development. DRIVR features 50+ vehicles which are found littered around the state of New Fairlook. Lots of vehicle types have been confirmed with off-roaders, drifters, tuners, exotics and hypercars all […]
NewsYou’d be easily forgiven for not knowing about the Moto Racer series as titles have been few and far between over the years, to say the least. In fact, you have to cast your mind all the way back to 2001 for the last main offering in a series which dates back to 1997. The […]
ReviewsWe are getting ever closer to the 2017 Formula One season (which brings with it a plethora of regulation changes) and Codemasters has released their final patch for last year's F1 2015 title (across all platforms) just in time. The 1.08 patch fixes tyre wear issues which surfaced after a pit stop, a bug that […]
NewsThe car football title Rocket League has millions of players addicted thanks to the beautifully smooth controls and fast-paced gameplay that's different every time you play. The run-away success indie title from Psyonix Studios looks like it could possibly delight more players and make its way over to the Nintendo Switch. “We are excited as […]
NewsTop rally drivers Chris Meeke and two-time World Rallycross Champion Petter Solberg added their input to DiRT 4 in order for the development team to perfect the feeling of driving rally cars at their limit. According to Codemasters, the two drivers consulted and assisted with the handling aspects in DiRT 4 (which come with “normal” […]
NewsSimbin Studios has announced that the racing sim series GTR will be making a return, and for the first time, will be made available to the consoles. We’ve outlined everything we know about the title so far below. GTR 3 will make its way to the PC, PlayStation 4 and Xbox One some time in […]
NewsSimbin Studios, who recently came back in business, has announced they will release GTR 3 for the PlayStation 4, Xbox One and PC in 2018. Annnounced via a forum post on RaceDepartment, the hardcore sim title, which utilises the Unreal 4 engine, will mark the third installment of the much loved and respected GTR series […]
NewsStuntman Ignition and Mad Tracks are among the most recent mini batch of Xbox 360 games made available for the Xbox One thanks to the magic of backwards compatibility. Stuntman Ignition was the sequel to the PlayStation 2's (and Game Boy Advance's) Stuntman which released all the way back in 2007 for the PlayStation 2, […]
NewsNintendo has released a new advert (seen below) for their upcoming Switch console which features Mario Kart 8: Deluxe among other titles. We see the upcoming flagship kart racer in both single player and split screen modes featuring first two players, than four getting in on the action. The trailer once more highlights the Switch’s […]
NewsElectronic Arts has surprised no one by announcing that the very next Need for Speed title will be coming in the next fiscal year (April 1 2017 – March 31, 2018), still it's always nice to hear confirmation even of the inevitable. With the announcement came some juicy tidbits on the new title expected to […]
NewsExecutive Manager and Co Founder of Kunos Simulazioni Marco Massarutto has recently teased yet more images (and a short video clip found here) for the upcoming free fictional Scottish track for Assetto Corsa. We still don't know very much about the track, however from the pictures previously released we can see that it features some […]
NewsRide 2's world record breaking bike list continues to swell today with the release of its very latest DLC: the Exotic Bikes Pack. As has been the case with previous packs, the Exotic Bike Pack contains six bikes and, as the name suggests, they have a style which is unique which sets them apart from […]
NewsIn case you’ve been living under a rock, Codemasters recently announced their very latest entry in to the long-running DiRT series, DiRT 4, which coming to the PlayStation 4, Xbox One and PC platforms. The Warwickshire-based developer recently told Daily Star that they are not ruling out the possibility of bringing their arcade racer DiRT […]
NewsSpace Ribbon (currently found in Early Access) is something of an oddity in the racing genre and that's not a bad thing. The procedurally generated psychedelic PC racer, which is set in space no less, mixes futuristic looking tracks with classic and somewhat beaten up vehicles which bleed with charm. If that wasn't strange enough, […]
NewsThe recent announcement of DiRT 4 was certainly a surprise given the fact that Codemasters’ latest release was also dirt related. We’ve scoured the internet and have come up with all the latest screenshots (seen below) for the title which is due out on June 9 for the PlayStation 4, Xbox One and PC. DiRT […]
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 […]
NewsYouTube channel Erased Citizens has uploaded another DiRT 4 gameplay video which gives us a look at more gameplay action along with some game settings and options. At the very start of the video the player is asked to choose between the normal or simulation handling styles, (each having their own separate leaderboards) although it’s […]
NewsIt's been recently announced that Racing Apex, the upcoming polygonal racer from indie studio Lucky Mountain Games, will be heading to the Nintendo Switch and will join the already announced PC and Wii U versions. The retro inspired racer was greenlit on Steam last April and is probably best described as a 90's arcade throwback […]
NewsThe Taipei Game Show was recently held where members of the public were lucky enough to get their hands on the very latest build of GT Sport which is due out later this year. Naturally, some people decided to record some gameplay from the event floor, one such video (which can be seen below) shows […]
NewsThe Porsche 911 GT3 Cup racing car has been released for the PC racing sim iRacing and marks the first Porsche model to be released for the title with many to come after no doubt. The Porsche 911 GT3 Cup boasts 485 bhp thanks to a naturally-aspirated 4.0 litre flat-six engine. iRacing also gets a […]
NewsThe surprise announcement of DiRT 4 came with a teaser trailer which barely showed any gameplay footage leaving us somewhat in the dark. Luckily the very first gameplay videos are now coming to light thanks to the wonderful world of the internet. One such video sees YouTube channel Erased Citizens provide some gameplay footage of […]
NewsMilestone has announced that MXGP will get yet another sequel and its coming sooner than you may have anticipated. MXGP 3 will release this Spring and will be available across the PlayStation 4, PC and Xbox One platforms. MXGP 3 is yet another entry in the official motorcross series and will be based on the […]
NewsCodemasters has surprised us all today and has announced that DiRT 4 will release on June 9 and will be available for the PlayStation 4, PC and Xbox One. DiRT 4 is said to “combine the levels of thrill and realism” from DiRT rally with the accessibility and excitement of previous DiRT titles. So its […]
NewsThe Crew has just gotten its most recent update bringing with it a host of improvements and tweaks. Some balancing of abilities has been made which now allow brighter and longer flash bangs for street racers, an increase in cool down value (from 30 seconds to 40) and reduction of handling effects with the EMP […]
NewsFormula Fusion underwent a large update just before Christmas so we thought it was time we jumped on the futuristic racer to see how its shaping up. The game surprised us with the improved lightning and particle effects and general graphical fidelity. We jumped on to the new midtown circuit which boasted wider roads making […]
NewsSector3 Studios has today released no less than four layouts of the famous British track of Silverstone for RaceRoom Racing Experience. Besides the modern 5.9km Grand Prix layout, RaceRoom players will also get the opportunity to race at the 3km International, 2.6km National and 5.9 Historic Grand Prix versions. That's not all though as Sector3 […]
NewsFollowing the recent Forza Horizon 3 PC debug version debacle, (which saw a development build set free in to the wild revealing the game's full DLC programme) a community member has dug deeper in to the build's files to unearth more potential goodies coming in the future. Perhaps one of the biggest surprises is the […]
NewsThe long-running Resident Evil series started life as a foreboding survival horror title which saw you roam around a mansion full of undead zombies and unspeakable creatures. You just never knew what was around the next corner or door; there was a constant level of fear and dread and it was the first game I’ve […]
ReviewsWe are big fans of Resident Evil here at Team VVV and after some disappointing entries into the series, we were more than interested to play the seventh incarnation which promised to be returning to its survival horror roots. The biggest change in Resident Evil VII is that the action now takes place from the […]
NewsXbox One owners with an Xbox Live Gold subscription will soon be able to grab a free copy of Project CARS. Project CARS fans will be able to download the title for free on February 16 and will be available until March 15 for no charge. Project CARS from Slightly Mad Studios impressed us immensely […]
NewsAfter our initial first foray into drifting in Assetto Corsa we turn to our resident drifting expert Ed to show us how its done and gives us some pro tips along the way. We join other drifters on Assetto Corsa's purpose built drifting playground and go for some tandem drifting which sees us getting sideways […]
NewsBattlezone for the PlayStation VR is a modern re-imagining of the 1980 classic of the same name. Like the original, you are in control of a powerful and deadly battle-tank fending off enemies from every imaginable angle. However, the modern take on the game trades in its original wire-frame vector graphics in favour of fully […]
ReviewsDestruction Derby was released in 1995 and was a launch title for Sony's first ever console the PlayStation. We are massive fans of Destruction Derby here at Team VVV and so this really brought back found memories for us. It may not look like much but to the 1995 versions of ourselves, this was mind […]
NewsThe third free bikes pack for Ride 2 is now available across the PlayStation 4, Xbox One and PC platforms. The third pack continues the tradition of including two bikes with the Aprilia RSV4 RR, a real street replica of the exclusive factory model, and the Mr Martini Ducati Flashback California, a supersport bike turned […]
NewsPhysics-based futuristic VR compatible racer Vector 36, currently available as an Early Access title, will race on to the PC, Mac and Linux this month which will be followed by a Xbox One version and eventually a PlayStation 4 version complete with PlayStation VR compatibility. Vector 36, supported by the HTC Vive and Oculus Rift […]
NewsMere days after the rumours of a new Micro Machines title, Codemasters has confirmed that Micro Machines: World Series does indeed exist and will be coming to the PC, Xbox One and PlayStation 4 this April. The latest edition in the iconic gaming franchise will stay true to its classic roots however now we of […]
NewsMiniclip have made a name for themselves in the mobile market with an impressive tally of over 1 billion downloads of its mobile titles. Now they have announced they will be releasing their very first PC and console game with the motocross racer MX Nitro. MX Nitro will release on Valentine's day (which means we […]
NewsIf the rumours are true, it looks like Codemasters are once again going to bring everybody's favourite top down racer to the masses. Going by the title “Micro Machines World Series”, it will resuscitate the long dormant series which is rumoured to release on the PlayStation 4, Xbox One and PC platforms. No details are […]
NewsWe complete the second half of the Monte Carlo rally in WRC 6 without making any repairs whatsoever in the second driven to destruction gameplay video. Our Volkswagen Polo has seen ample damage by the fourth stage and bears the scars of battle across every one of its panels. Following on from the very tricky […]
NewsFarming Simulator has proven big business on the PC and major consoles of late, the franchise continues to grow with the announcement that it will soon launch for other platforms. Kicking off, Giants Software and Focus Home Interactive will bring their virtual farmer simulation to Nintendo's upcoming Switch console. No release dates have been announced […]
NewsSector3 Studios has kept their promise of new track announcements for RaceRoom Racing Experience with the recent unveiling of Karlskoga which is now swiftly followed by the announcement of Mantorp Park. The development team has released a batch of new screenshots which show off the circuit in an advanced state. No release dates have been […]
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 […]
NewsMoto Racer 4 becomes the latest game to get the overview treatment as we once again go through the various game modes, events and general content. Moto Racer 4 picks up where Moto Racer 3 left off with action that is once again split between the roads, where you’ll be dodging the occasional traffic, and […]
NewsThe top-down retro-inspired racer Roadclub: League Racing has recently appeared on Steam’s Early Access programme. The game, available now for £3.99, was inspired by famous racing titles like Micro Machines, Death Rally and Super Cars II to name a few. The main focus of Roadclub: League Racing (if the name didn’t already give it away) […]
NewsDiRT Showdown on the PC is currently up for grabs for free thanks to the Humble Store. You have to be quick about it though as this deal expires on Saturday, January 14 at 6pm GMT. DiRT Showdown, which released in 2012, is an arcade spin-off of the main DiRT series which provides some light-hearted […]
NewsShin'en Multimedia (the guys that gave us FAST Racing Neo) has announced another futuristic racer entitled FAST RMX which will race on to Nintendo Switch “soon”. Details on FAST RMX, which we can only assume is a sequel to FAST Racing Neo, are quite thin on the ground currently but we do know the racer […]
NewsIndie developer 34 Big Things has announced that their futuristic racer Redout will be making its way on to the Nintendo Switch this Spring. The title was released on the PC last year and is due to launch on consoles in early 2017. However with the the newly announced Switch release window it is highly […]
NewsWe knew it was coming however now it has a different name: Mario Kart 8 Deluxe. The latest installment of the famous kart racer will release for the Nintendo Switch on April 28 for £49.99. The Deluxe version of Mario Kart 8 will of course expand on the original title, new characters include Inking Girl […]
NewsWe had a good idea something big was coming for DiRT Rally and here it is: DiRT Rally will be getting PlayStation VR compatibility. The surprise announcement came today courtesy of the Codemasters blog which states that PSVR compatibility will be added in the coming weeks. The update will be made available for existing players […]
NewsPlayStation 4 and Xbox One owners have had to wait a little longer for Ride 2's Rising Sun Bikes DLC pack which was made available today following the PC release last week. The Rising Sun Bikes Pack gives players a choice of some iconic Japanese motorbikes from the lies of Kawasaki, Yamaha, Honda and Suzuki. […]
NewsWe test the Fanatec Universal Adapter with a session at the world famous Le Mans track of Circuit de la Sarthe. Pairing the Fanatec Universal Adapter with Project CARS we go for some laps to get a good feel for the hardware. Playing Project CARS is as satisfying as ever and the hardware felt great […]
NewsFollowing the recent release of Aqua Moto Racing Utopia, developer Zordix has traded in water for snow in their newest title Snow Moto Racing Freedom which has appeared on Steam Greenlight with a new gameplay video (below). Players can now select between three options (yes, no thanks/not interested, ask me again later) on Greenlight as […]
NewsJust like the buses, you wait ages for one and two come along at once. That's how it feels for console owners of Assetto Corsa today with the simultaneous release of the Red Pack and Porsche Pack Vol 2 DLC packs. The Red Pack DLC, which was released last year on the PC, adds seven […]
NewsIt wasn't the news we were hoping for sadly, however we can still look forward to Shutokou Battle Xtreme coming to iOS and Android mobile platforms later this month. The mobile title is free to play and developer Genki are currently asking fans to pre-register on the official site with various bonuses on offer depending […]
NewsThe development team at Assetto Corsa has released three images which give us a tantalising glimpse of the upcoming fictional Scottish track (not to be confused with DriveClub's Bannochbrae) following its initial reveal in the recent blog update which detailed a number of upcoming treats for Assetto Corsa. Not a great deal is known about […]
NewsFor our latest WRC 6 gameplay video we'd thought we'd try something a little different. Rather than repairing our car in between stints we opt to ignore this feature altogether and run our Volkswagen Polo in to the ground instead. Couple the lack of repairing with our slightly rusty WRC 6 skills and we have […]
NewsAs the name suggests, the Stealth 350VR headset from Turtle Beach is specifically designed for use with virtual reality headsets such as the PlayStation VR (which I tested), HTC Vive and Oculus Rift. What makes this headset special for VR, you might be inclined to ask? The answer is not especially obvious at first glance. […]
ReviewsUbisoft has recently given us a good idea of what to expect regards future content for the massive open-world racer The Crew. Kicking off, we can expect the usual array of extra specs for existing vehicles, however this time around all the extra specs are going to be added to the police lineup. These are […]
NewsGran Turismo Sport will be playable at the Tokyo Auto Salon event which will take place between January 13-15. According to Sony Interactive Entertainment Japan, GT Sport will have a dedicated booth open to the public in hall 4. Attendees will also have the chance to try out the title on the PlayStation VR although […]
NewsKunos Simulazioni has announced that PlayStation 4 and Xbox One owners will be able to get their hands on the Red Pack DLC on January 10 following its release on the PC last year. As the development team has also recently stated that the Porsche Pack Volume 2 for consoles will release on the same […]
NewsRide 2's already impressive (and world record boasting) number of bikes continues to grow this year with the release of the Rising Sun Bikes Pack for the PC. Sadly, PlayStation 4 and Xbox One owners will have to use just a little patience as developer Milestone has stated the pack should arrive for the consoles […]
NewsSlightly Mad Studios' CEO Ian Bell has confirmed on the official Project CARS forum that the marketing campaign for Project CARS 2 will start in just a matter of weeks. This of course adds much weight to the “Septemberish” release window stated by Bell recently which raised a large number of eyebrows given the silence from […]
NewsRocket League continues to break records with the news today that it was the best-selling title on the PlayStation Store for 2016. The addictive car football game beat out stiff competition from the likes of Fifa 17 and Battlefield 4 to take the top spot. The only other automotive title in the top 20, released […]
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 […]
NewsThe Karlskoga Motorstadion (one of the oldest permanent race tracks in Sweden) and the Vovlo S60 Polestar TC1 racing car will soon arrive for the PC racing sim RaceRoom Racing Experience. To whet our appetites for the upcoming goodies developer Sector3 Studios has recently released some teaser images giving us a look at both pieces […]
NewsNot to be outdone, the developers of RaceRoom Racing Experience has also given us a good indication of what we can expect from the PC racing sim in 2017. Sector3 Studios has stated that there will be plenty of new content for RaceRoom next year along with some new and exciting game features which are […]
News2016 was a strong year for Assetto Corsa, highlights included the launch (much to our surprise) of the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One versions along with three Porsche packs released on the PC version (with console owners still waiting on volumes II and III). It might be fair to think that 2016 would be a […]
NewsThe contents of Forza Horizon 3's January car pack has leaked (perhaps not surprisingly) prior to its release tomorrow. The car pack comes complete with seven vehicles and, much like previous packs in Forza Horizon titles, contains an eclectic mix of vehicles which span several decades. We previously uncovered the existence of the BMW i8 […]
NewsThree Codemasters racing titles have been removed from Steam. DiRT 3, F1 2013 and GRID have all vanished from Valve's platform with no reason given for their disappearance. This comes mere days after the same three games were taken off of GOG.com for licensing reasons, one can only only assume the same applies to the […]
NewsJust in case you may have forgotten the existence of the rollcage-esque indie racer GRIP, I present to you the very latest gameplay trailer (below). The gameplay trailer entitled “Full Kontakt” showcases the musician Full Kontakt who has their music featured on GRIP's soundtrack. As you might imagine with a fast-paced racer, the music is […]
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