Today marked the launch of Onrush's PlayStation 4 open beta which is available to those that have pre-ordered the PlayStation 4 version of Codemasters' arcade racer. Fear not though, if you are an Xbox One or PlayStation 4 owner you can sample Onrush on Thursday, May 17 even without pre-ordering. Of course, we here at Team VVV […]
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Players who have pre-ordered Onrush on the PlayStation 4 can enjoy playing the open beta today, a full two days before the beta becomes available to all PlayStation 4 and Xbox One owners. Onrush sets itself apart from other arcade racers thanks to doing away with the finishing line (and any racing positions) in favour […]
NewsCodemasters has officially announced that F1 2018 will release across the PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC systems worldwide on Friday, 24th August (which just happens to be the weekend of a certain legendary Formula race held in Belgium, you may have heard of it). Codemasters is clearly keeping their cards close to its chest regarding […]
NewsDeveloped by indie studio Supergonk, Trailblazers is a retro-futuristic cel-shaded racer that adds a unique “track painting” mechanic to the genre. Here’s how it works. Players paint their team colours onto the racing track. Driving over the freshly laid paint will then initiate a speed boost for the relevant coloured team. You could say it’s […]
ReviewsTrailblazers, developed by indie studio Supergonk, is a retro-futuristic arcade racer released on Xbox One today, with the PlayStation 4 and PC versions launching just yesterday. We’ve taken the new arcade racer for a test drive and have gone over some of what you can expect in our overview video. Trailblazers has an interesting track […]
NewsToday marks the release of Trailblazers on Xbox One which joins the PlayStation 4 and PC versions released just yesterday (Switch owners will have to wait until June). Trailblazers, developed by indie studio Supergonk, is a retro-futuristic arcade racer which has a unique track painting game mechanic. Players can paint their team colours onto the […]
NewsWe’re less than one month away from the release of Codemasters’ fast-paced arcade racer Onrush and today sees the reveal of those all-important achievements and trophies via TrueAchievements and TrueTrophies respectively. There’s a total of 32 Xbox achievements which total to 1000 Gamerscore, and 33 PlayStation trophies (the extra trophy being the coveted platinum offering). […]
NewsThe Isle of Man TT Mountain Course is renowned for being the longest and most dangerous road circuit in the world. Unquestionably, it’s one of the most daunting challenges a competitive rider will ever face. Since the annual Tourist Trophy championship began in 1907, the course has tragically claimed the lives of over 200 riders. […]
ReviewsIt’s the announcement we’ve been keen to hear – Trailblazers now has a release date. The co-op arcade racer will release on the PlayStation 4, and PC on May 8, whereas Xbox One owners will have to wait a further 24 hours to get in on the action, May 9. Nintendo Switch owners can also […]
NewsDeveloper Supergonk has released their very latest trailer for the upcoming racer Trailblazers which is set to release across the PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Switch, and PC in May. Trailblazers is an upcoming team-based co-operative racing title with an innovative on-track game mechanic which will see you “painting the track” enabling you to boost on […]
NewsMilestone has announced its upcoming motocross simulator MXGP Pro will release on July 10 in the US on the PlayStation 4, Xbox One and PC. MXGP Pro is the sequel to last year’s MXGP 3 and can be viewed as MXGP 4. However, developer Milestone is pushing hard for realism this time, hence the rebranding […]
NewsWith the recent release of Monster Energy Supercross: The official Videogame from Italian developer Milestone, we naturally thought we would have to wait until next year for the fourth iteration of MXGP as the two titles deal with very similar sports. However, that theory was put to rest earlier this month with the surprise announcement […]
PreviewsWe're just over a month away from the highly anticipated release of Codemaster's new action-packed arcade racer Onrush. As the release draws closer, a new trailer has been released outlining the multiple vehicle classes that will be available in the game. In total, eight classes will be available in Onrush, each with different advantages and […]
NewsA new behind the scenes video has been released by Milestone showing the lengths the Italian developer has gone to make MotoGP 18 as realistic as possible. Scheduled to release on consoles and PC on June 7th with a Nintendo Switch release to follow soon after, MotoGP 18 will be the first game in the […]
NewsAssetto Corsa Ultimate Edition is now available (in both physical and digital form) for PlayStation 4 and Xbox One owners priced at £29.99. The Ultimate Edition bundles the base title (updated to the latest version) with every car and track released for the well-respected racing simulation. This means you can expect the Prestige pack, the […]
NewsBattlezone was originally developed by Atari as a 1980 arcade game, but you’re probably more familiar with the PlayStation 4 remake released in 2016 as a launch title for PSVR, depending on your age. Developer Rebellion has announced the tank combat game will soon be expanding its audience reach with the upcoming release of Battlezone […]
NewsEarlier this year, Thrustmaster launched the TSS Handbrake Sparco Mod, a racing peripheral that's been long-requested by the community. Officially licensed by Sparco, the mod serves as both a USB handbrake with progressive force and a precise sequential shifter. There is a downside, though: it's only compatible with PCs. At the time, Thrustmaster promised it will […]
NewsThe Compound DLC for Monster Energy Supercross: The Official Videogame has been released today for PlayStation 4, Xbox One and PC. The outdoor compound comes complete with two tracks built for the purpose of honing your skills. Both supercross and motocross are represented here with a track for each discipline. You can take a look […]
NewsThe uncompromising and intense two-wheeled racer TT Isle of Man: Ride on the Edge has now received its much-anticipated Xbox One update today bringing the title to version 1.02. The update brings it more or less in line with the PlayStation 4 version with its improved rider animation (which should make the rider seem less […]
NewsBrazilian developer Aquiris Studio has announced an enhanced version of its acclaimed mobile arcade racer Horizon Chase, which was originally released back in 2015 on iOS before being ported over to Android, is coming to consoles and PC next month. Inspired by ‘80s and ‘90s arcade racers like OutRun, Lotus Turbo Challenge, and Top Gear, […]
NewsThe first qualifying event of the 2018 F1 Esports Series (which utilises F1 2017) is now live, giving players the opportunity to win a place in the Pro Draft that will see the real Formula 1 teams select drivers that will represent them in the second half of the Esports Series season. Qualifying is open […]
NewsWith the spring sales now well and truly underway, now is a great time to pick up a racing title that has so far escaped your collection for one reason or another. Just the other day we covered the PlayStation Plus Double Discounts sale which runs until April 25, today sees the turn of the […]
NewsThe April update for Forza Motorsport 7, due today, has been delayed for a second time. Originally scheduled for release on Tuesday, April 10, the update was pushed back a couple of days to today before now being delayed for a second time. No expected launch date has been given, however, the development team has […]
News[UPDATE]Supergonk has now revealed that Trailblazers will launch in May. Original article follows. Trailblazers is an upcoming arcade racing game which aims to freshen up the racing genre. Developed by Supergonk, the racer looks to stand out from the crowd with its focus on team-based co-operative racing. It has a rather interesting on-track mechanic that […]
NewsCodemasters has announced (via their blog) that applications for F1 2018's offline and online closed beta programmes across Xbox One, PlayStation 4, and PC, are now open. You can apply for the closed beta programmes by simply entering your details at this location, and then it's all about keeping your fingers crossed! It's worth noting that […]
NewsUPDATE: Microsoft has now confirmed MX Unleashed is indeed one of the new original Xbox titles to support the Xbox One backwards compatibility feature. Original article follows. Currently, there are rumours that the rather excellent MX Unleashed could be one of the next titles to support backwards compatibility with the Xbox One console. The motocross title, developed […]
NewsForza Motorsport 7 fans will notice the absence of a new car pack today which are traditionally released on the first Tuesday of each month. Fret not though, the April car pack has been delayed by just two days and will release this Thursday, April 12. The cars included in this months car […]
NewsWe are going bananas with the announcement that All-Star Fruit Racing will be drifting its way over to the PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Switch, and PC this July. The fruit-based kart racer (which is currently on Steam Early Access) stands out from the crowd of currant racers thanks to its amazingly detailed, colourful, and vibrant […]
NewsMXGP Pro is the name of Milestone’s upcoming motocross racer which is expected to launch on June 29 across the PlayStation 4, Xbox One and PC platforms. MXGP Pro, as the name hints at, has made a huge step towards realism compared to earlier games in the series. Indeed, Milestone is aiming for MXGP Pro […]
NewsCodemasters has released a new gameplay trailer for their upcoming arcade racer Onrush which is set for release on June 5 across the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One consoles (with a PC version to follow). Onrush is looking to stand out from the crowd of traditional racers by doing away with the finishing line in […]
NewsDeveloper Tate Multimedia has today released the first-ever gameplay trailer for their upcoming motorbike combat racer Steel Rats. The trailer reveals a title which will draw obvious comparisons to the trials series thanks to the action which largely runs on a 2D plane in 3D environments (however, we can see the bike deviate from a […]
NewsWe continue our preview coverage of Onrush (running on an Xbox One X) by taking a look at the Countdown mode. The Countdown mode is one of four featured in Onrush and sees players passing through checkpoints in order to extend their team's time which is counting down to zero (seen at the top of the screen). […]
NewsMilestone has unveiled their full DLC plan for their recently released off-road arcade racer Gravel. We've already seen the release of the paid DLC packs of “Porsche Rallye” and “Ice and Fire” which added two iconic Porsches and the addition of Iceland, complete with 10 new tracks, respectively. Gravel fans have three paid DLC packs […]
NewsThis year is quickly turning into the year of bike racing games, we've already seen a couple of high-profile releases with many more to come later this year. One such title, MotoGP 18, has just been officially announced, and is coming to the PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC on June 7, with a Switch […]
NewsGravel's tracklist has today been given a boost thanks to the release of the “Ice and Fire” DLC pack. Available across the PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC, the DLC pack (which retails for £7.99 on consoles and £7.19 on Steam) adds the brand new location of Iceland complete with 10 new checkpoint tracks; a […]
NewsMilestone has unveiled their next DLC pack for the arcade racing title Gravel. Entitled “Ice and Fire”, the DLC pack, releasing on March 28 for all available platforms, will add the brand new location of Iceland (the country not the food outlet). The cross-country map of Iceland includes 10 new checkpoint tracks, a new career […]
NewsIndie developer Caged Element has announced that the futuristic combat-focused arcade racer GRIP will not only be releasing on PC as expected but will also be arriving on the PlayStation 4, Xbox One and Switch platforms sometime in 2018. As with any self-respecting announcement, the development team has shared a new trailer which can be seen below. […]
NewsWe've waited patiently to get our hands on Onrush (the new title from the ex-Evolution Studios guys that are now part of Codemasters) for a while now, thankfully, we're happy to report that we have now played the upcoming arcade title due to launch in June. You would be forgiven for expecting a title that was […]
PreviewsTomorrow, Tuesday 20 March, will see the release of a large update for Need for Speed Payback which sees the addition of two brand new cars, new events, and more. The new events come in the form of the “Castrol Edge Titanium Trials”. Here you’re invited to take part in a series of events to […]
News2017 was a ground-breaking year the racing genre thanks to the high-profile releases of Gran Turismo Sport, Forza Motorsport 7, and Project CARS 2. Throw in the likes of F1 2017, WRC 7, and MotoGP 17, and you have a distinct bias towards simulation-focused titles, leaving arcade racing fans out in the cold. If 2017 […]
ReviewsUbisoft's open world racer The Crew 2 has originally supposed to be released tomorrow on March 16 following its E3 2017 announcement, but it was delayed to an unspecified date in the first half of the 2018 fiscal year between April and September 2018. However, Ubisoft has now confirmed that The Crew 2 will officially […]
NewsThe Isle of Man TT Mountain Course is renowned for being the longest and most dangerous road circuit in the world and one of the most daunting challenges a competitive rider will ever face. Since the annual Tourist Trophy championship began in 1907, the course has tragically claimed the lives of over 200 riders. Containing […]
FeaturesThe long wait is finally over for TT fans as today marks the release of TT Isle of Man: Ride on the Edge for the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One consoles with a PC version to follow on March 27. Check out the launch trailer below. The officially licensed title not only features the world-famous […]
NewsProject CARS 2 will celebrate Porsche’s 70th anniversary in style by adding some very special Porsche content to their racing simulation next week (March 6). To kick things off, Porsche's Customer Centre in Leipzig will be coming to Project CARS 2. The 3.7km FIA-certified ‘Porsche On-road Circuit’ designed by famed F1-track designer Hermann Tilke will […]
NewsWe’re just days away from the release of TT Isle of Man: Ride on the Edge and we’ve been enjoying a preview of the title for some days now. In our latest videos we check out two of the nine fictional tracks featured in the officially licensed game which compliment the main Snaefell Mountain course […]
NewsIt has been confirmed today that the highly-respected racing sim Assetto Corsa will not be receiving any further updates. The announcement came via a community FAQ blog by developer Kunos Simulazioni, the full statement can be seen below. What is going to happen to Assetto Corsa now you’re working on Competizione? The game will continue […]
NewsThe racing genre has seen a massive shift in focus in recent years with simulation-based titles very much in vogue relegating arcade racers to minimum numbers. Fortunately for arcade racing fans, 2018 will see a resurgence with The Crew 2, Onrush and Burnout Paradise HD all vying for your attention to name a few. Today […]
NewsToday marks the release of Gravel, the first of many arcade racers which will see the light of day in 2018. Gravel brings players all across the globe with stunningly recreated locations which boast as many as 50 tracks. Vehicles are not in short supply either as players will get a choice of more than […]
NewsOur latest gameplay video sees us taking on the first three stages of the famous Isle of Man circuit from a preview PC build of TT Isle of Man: Ride on the Edge. The first-person viewpoint gives us a great view of the impressive track-side detail, clearly, developer Kylotonn Games has paid close attention to […]
NewsOnrush is the upcoming arcade racer from the ex-Evolution Studios team (now working under Codemasters) which have brought us the amazing WRC and Motorstorm series in years gone by. Such was the strength of these series, it comes as no surprise to learn that Onrush's development draws more than a little inspiration from them. In […]
NewsWe are just days away from the release of Milestone's arcade racer Gravel which pays homage to racers of yesteryear with its fast-paced action and colourful visuals. With every racing game release, there's always some anticipation seeing the trophy and achievements list to see which ones you will be gunning for. Gravel's trophy list has come to light and […]
NewsProject CARS 2 is a sublime and comprehensive racing simulation, but it's not without its flaws. Bugs and glitches hampered the game at launch, but Slightly Mad Studios has been working to rectify user-reported issues with the release of substantial patch updates. Another big update has been deployed across all platforms with the release of […]
NewsMonster Energy Supercross – The Official Videogame continues Milestone’s monopoly of licensed bike games in addition to the annual MXGP and MotoGP series. Significant for being the first officially licensed Supercross game in many years, a sport that’s hugely popular in America, on the surface, you’d be forgiven for thinking Monser Energy Supercross is a […]
ReviewsExcitement is growing for the officially licensed TT Isle of Man title which releases on March 6 across PlayStation 4 and Xbox One with the PC version to follow on March 27. Pre-orders are open, and if you do order the Classic Edition, you can get your hands on the “King of the Mountain” pack […]
NewsItalian developer Kunos Simulazioni has today unearthed what they have been cooking up recently. And before you ask, no it’s not a sequel to Assetto Corsa. Instead, it’s more like a new spin-off. Assetto Corsa Competizione is the name of the new title from Kunos, and it just happens to be the official game of […]
NewsCodemasters has today released a new gameplay trailer for their arcade crash-fest racer Onrush ahead of its PlayStation 4 and Xbox One release on June 5. Once again, the trailer gives us an up close and personal look at the fast-paced nature of the title complete with several vehicle classes performing jumps and generally wreaking […]
NewsThe inaugural DiRT World Championships are now underway. Utilising DiRT 4, the very first round sees players get behind the wheel of a Group A car as they tackle a two-stage rally in Australia. Players have the choice of the Lancia Delta HF Integrale, Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution VI, 1995 Subaru Impreza, and the Ford Escort […]
NewsMilestone recently conducted a live stream of their upcoming arcade racer Gravel showing off several of the game's modes in action. Towards the end of the stream, found here, the development team revealed that there will be an upcoming demo for Gravel which will release “more or less in time with the game [release]”. The demo […]
NewsItalian developer Kunos Simulazioni has announced the Assetto Corsa Ultimate Edition, which promises to be the “the most complete Assetto Corsa package ever conceived”. The Ultimate Edition will be available for PlayStation 4 and Xbox One owners on April 20 and will be priced at £29.99. The Ultimate Edition of Assetto Corsa comes complete with every […]
NewsMonster Energy Supercross: The Official Videogame is now available to purchase across PlayStation 4, Xbox One, PC and Nintendo Switch platforms. To coincide with the launch, players can also purchase the Monster Energy Supercross Season Pass to get additional, exclusive content. The Season Pass, available for PlayStation 4 and Xbox One, includes 5 DLC packs in total. Of these five, three are currently […]
NewsThe Isle of Man TT is, without doubt, the greatest challenge for any biker, and the scale of the circuit is one of the greatest challenges for any game developer. At over 37 miles long and consisting of 264 corners, this is a mighty challenge to be undertaken by any development team. Especially for Kylotonn; […]
PreviewsCodemasters and Motorsport Network have teamed up to announce the launch of the inaugural DiRT World Championships. Beginning February 19, the DiRT World Championships will give participants the chance to win a test drive at Silverstone in an RX2 rallycross car. Utilising the “Community Events” section in DiRT 4, players will compete online in rally […]
NewsPlayers have been requesting it for years, and soon you'll finally be able to race around an authentic recreation of the infamous Mountain Course in a video game thanks to the upcoming release of TT Isle Of Man: Ride on the Edge. Developed by Paris studio Kylotonn Racing, which also developed the acclaimed WRC 7, […]
NewsSlightly Mad Studios has announced the “Porsche Legends Pack” for Project CARS 2 will release across all available platforms in “early March”. Celebrating Porsche's 70th anniversary, the very first road car from the famous German brand, the Porsche 356, is included in the DLC pack. Other legendary Porsche cars revealed are their current GT racer […]
NewsMilestone has announced its DLC plans for the upcoming arcade racer Gravel. The DLC plan includes five DLC packs (all covered by Gravel's season pass) which will be released between February and June. The five DLC packs will give players an additional 12 new vehicles, 10 checkpoint tracks, four new Wild Rush circuits and two […]
NewsOnrush is the intriguing upcoming arcade racer from the ex-Evolution Studios team (now working under Codemasters) which has brought us excellent racing titles over the years including the WRC series on PlayStation 2, followed by the Motorstorm series on PlayStation 3, and this generation's Driveclub. Onrush looks to rip up the rulebook of racing and […]
NewsThanks to the wizardry that is backward compatibility, Xbox One owners will be able to play the amazing arcade racer Split/Second: Velocity today. Developed by the now-defunct Black Rock Studio, Split/Second:Velocity was released in 2010 across multiple platforms including PC, PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360. It stood out from the crowd of arcade racers around […]
NewsThere's bad news for those eagerly awaiting the release of the sequel to the amazing Red Dead Redemption. The sequel has been delayed until October this year, the reason given is that the development team needs a “little extra time for polish”. On RockstarGames.com the team released the following statement: “We are excited to announce […]
NewsWhen Onrush was first announced, it seemingly answered our prayers for fun arcade racers to make a belated comeback. With an emphasis on intricate tracks, speed and destruction, the action-packed debut trailer looked like a heavenly hybrid of MotorStorm and TrackMania. Currently on track for a summer release, Onrush is the work of former Evolution Studios […]
NewsThe third season of eSports WRC has begun today. Utilising WRC 7, competing players can now take on the world-famous Monte Carlo Rally. The Rally Monte Carlo includes the 5.33Km Luceram – Col St Roch and 18.7Km Aspres Les Corps – Chaillol stages, these will remain open for competitors between January 25-28. Players will then […]
NewsWe're now just one month away from the much-anticipated release of Gravel, Milestone's new arcade rally racer IP that has the potential to be a spiritual successor to the beloved Sega Rally. Last year we were inundated with serious racing simulations like Project CARS 2, Forza Motorsport 7, and Gran Turismo Sport, so Gravel's timing […]
PreviewsWe'll admit to not having high hopes for Milestone's Monster Energy Supercross – The Official Videogame. Releasing only a year after MXGP 3, when it was first announced it looked like a rehash of last year's Milestone bike game with new stadium tracks catering to an American audience. How wrong we were. From playing the […]
PreviewsKylotonn Games are gearing up for their WRC eSports competition by releasing a new update (available now across all platforms) which prepares the title for the upcoming season 3 contest. Season 3, which utilises WRC 7, kicks off proceedings at Monte Carlo between January 25 – 28, and concludes with the final round taking place at Finland […]
NewsOne of our favourite arcade racers, Driver: San Francisco, is now playable on Xbox One via the wizardry that is backward compatibility. Driver: San Francisco was released back in 2011, and is the most recent offering in the long-running Driver series (if we ignore the Driver: Speedboat Paradise mobile spin-off). The title wowed us with its […]
NewsKylotonn Games has teased their upcoming officially licensed TT game with a fresh trailer entitled “The Rush”. Clocking in at just under one minute, the trailer mixes game footage with real-world coverage much like we've seen from previous trailers from the same developer. The new trailer can be seen below. TT Isle of Man: Ride on […]
NewsKart racers are somewhat of a rarity these days, so it comes with great pleasure to hear of Mini Wheels an upcoming kart racer which will launch for the PS4, PC and Xbox One. Developed by Enigma Studios, the arcade racer features four game modes: Racing, Capture the Flag, Burnout, and Boss Battle and of […]
NewsYou may not have realised it, but Milestone's upcoming supercross game, Monster Energy Supercross – The Official Videogame due to land on consoles and PC next month, has a feature that's rarely seen in modern racing games: a powerful track editor. Shown off in a new video, the powerful track editor in Monster Energy Supercross will […]
NewsMilestone continues their series of raw gameplay videos for their upcoming arcade racer GRAVEL by giving us a tantalising look at some Speedcross action. The gameplay showcases the real-world rallycross track of Franciacorta which you may remember from Milestone's other recent off-road racer Sebastien Loeb Rally EVO (SLRE). Unlike SLRE however, this rallycross race takes […]
NewsXbox One X owners will now be able to play 2016's Forza Horizon 3 in glorious native 4K (3840×2160) thanks to the free Xbox One X enhanced update available today. Forza Horizon 3 on Xbox One X is powered by the same “ForzaTech” used to develop Forza Motorsport 7 for Xbox One X which also […]
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