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Forza Horizon 4: Full game map revealed
The entire map for Forza Horizon 4 has been revealed – the first time a Forza Horizon environment world has been officially unveiled ahead of the game’s release. Showcased during a recent livestream detailing Forza Horizon 4’s winter setting, the map confirms the upcoming racing game’s open world is a heavily condensed and stylised representation […]
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Prize crates will be removed from Forza Motorsport 7
Forza Motorsport 7's Prize Crate loot box mechanic will be completely removed from the game, Forza franchise director Alan Hartman has revealed. As stated in a 'Summer Update' post on the official Forza Motorsport website, Hartman confirmed the decision to remove Prize Crates from Forza Motorsport 7 was influenced by the "overwhelming feedback" from players […]
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Assetto Corsa Competizione coming to Steam Early Access on 12th September
Assetto Corsa Competizione will be released on 12th September later this year, as a Steam Early Access title. Announced during the 24 Hours of Spa endurance race weekend, Assetto Corsa Competizione’s initial release date means the upcoming sim racer will follow in the footsteps of the original Assetto Corsa game – which also had an […]
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Kaz confirms new GT Sport update coming next week
Gran Turismo’s head honcho Kazunori Yamauchi has confirmed Gran Turismo Sport‘s next update will land on November 6 (slightly later than originally expected). A further nine cars have once again been teased in silhouette form as seen in Yamauchi’s tweet below. Update is coming 6th Nov. アップデートは11月6日に来ます。#GranTurismoSport #GTSport #GranTurismo #PS4share pic.twitter.com/Ca5xURARaX — 山内 一典 (@Kaz_Yamauchi) […]
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DiRT Rally 2.0 aims for simulation, does away with “Gamer” handling
In news that will not surprise many, it has been confirmed that DiRT Rally 2.0 will not feature “Gamer” handling as found in DiRT 4. DiRT 4 tried its best to accommodate players of all skill levels by introducing two handling modes – Gamer and Simulation. In theory, this sounds like an amazing idea, sadly its execution was […]
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Wreckfest on PS4 & Xbox One delayed to 2019
The PlayStation 4 and Xbox One launch of Wreckfest, which was due to be released on November 20, 2018, has now been pushed back to “2019”. The demolition derby themed racing game (originally known as Next Car Game) released on Steam earlier this year after almost five years in Early Access. The postponement will give the […]
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MX Vs ATV Review Impressions
MX Vs ATV is one of those brands that fans consistently support. It garnered a loyal following based on past iterations and at its core there is always a fun racing game to enjoy. Often there is a similar trait of somewhat dated graphics combined with arcade elements. Moving onto MX Vs ATV Legends and […]
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Forza Motorsport presentation misses the mark
Despite its 5 year hiatus Forza Motorsport is still one of the biggest names in automotive gaming. Helped in-part by the continued success of its cohort Forza Horizon. However, it has been over a decade since Forza Motorsport truly shone at is best. Failures to replicate an authentic physics model have held the franchise back. […]
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SBK is back!
World Superbikes has always held a very special place in the hearts of motorbikes fans. There is a very status to these guys that is grounded and quite unlike anything else. Their ability to take commercially available sports bikes and take them to the limit, seeing the bikes wobbling through corners as the riders straddle […]
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Dakar Desert Rally announced, epic map reading returns
Dakar released in 2018 was a much sought after title for an epic racing event which undoubtedly deserves more recognition among both sports and motor racing fans alike. Dakar 2018 had some good ideas and lofty ambitions, but ultimately wasn’t in a place to meet the expectations of gamers. With wonky physics, complex map system, […]
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Redout 2 announced, more future racing thrills
A surprise announcement this weekend, Redout 2 will be releasing in 2022. Sequel to Redout (2016), an underrated and somewhat underappreciated title. Redout won our VVV award for Best Indie Racing Game in 2017. An ambitious title with silky smooth fluid visuals of circuits visualised in a vast scale. Redout introduced an innovative and unique […]
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Deep Forrest, GT7 versus GT6, something has to go and a lot has
Last week Polyphony gave us a first look at raw gameplay of the Deep Forrest Raceway that will be returning to Gran Turismo 7. A much loved track in the previous games of the series that had been missed out in recent years by GT Sport. So, it is with some excitement that we sit […]
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GRID Legends, first look gameplay and latest screenshots
GRID is back, and this time it could finally be the sequel fans have been waiting for. GRID Legends returns to the world of gaming in February 2022 and the package will be bigger than ever. But the first challenge with be communicating the game style to fans and proving its worth. A lot has […]
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Monster Energy Supercross 5 revealed, releasing March 2022
This week saw the announcement trailer for Monster Energy Supercross 5. The popular dirt biking game supporting the US stadium series and introducing various new features such as the Official 2021 Season, 2 Strokes bikes, improvements to the career mode, new ‘Rider Shape System’ and the split screen two player mode, along with new features […]
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WRC 10 November Expansion Impressions
WRC 10 is a game that has exceeded expectations and continues to impress, especially given the year on year nature of the title and the limited time available for overall improvements. This is testament to the Nacon / Kylotonn development team and their R&D departments, in work, planning, overall logistics and ultimately the execution. They […]
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Fanatec reveal the Gran Tursimo DD Pro sim racing wheel
This week Fanatec revealed the much anticipated Gran Turismo DD Pro Wheel. Essentially the PlayStation version of the Fanatec CSL DD released earlier this year. Of course the DD Pro includes the official Gran Turismo rim, designed in cooperation with Polyphony. This rim featuring a design similar to that of the Thrustmaster wheel, it is […]
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Ridge Racer 6 added to XBox backward compatibility
The list of titles that are backwardly compatible for XBox continues to grow, with many games featuring various elements that improve the overall experience, such as bumps in resolution and / or frame rate. Ridge Racer 6 added to that list this week in a pleasant surprise and this has enabled a welcome return to […]
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Forza Horizon 5 polished but rubbish with a wheel
Forza Horizon 5 has arguably become the leading racing gaming franchise for Xbox over the past few years. The huge success of Forza Horizon 4 cannot be understated and though not a game I found terribly involving, it did appeal to casual gamers on a large scale. On comes Forza Horizon 5, the announcement mere […]
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RiMS Racing Developer Interview Video Podcast
RiMS Racing has been a bit of a blast out of nowhere these past few months, developed by a studio entering into its maiden project. This has been a hugely ambitious undertaking for the newly formed Raceward Studio who have signed up with NACON to build a much needed new competitor to the biking market. […]
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RiMS Racing All Bikes featured in the game revealed
RiMS Racing is all about the bikes and though the selection on paper is comparatively small, they are packed to the rafters with detail. Literally hundreds of parts that be exchanged, repaired, optimised in making your bike the best it can be. This detailed experience all adds in building a connection with your bike and […]
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F1 2021 Review
F1 2021 has swiftly come round again for another lap and finally it is time to dive into this years title, what will Codemasters have in store and can we see the first influences of the impact from EA? Let’s explore the potential improvements and general cohesion of the package, is F1 2021 a step […]
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Official IndyCar game announced, releasing 2023
Exciting news today as Motorsport Games have revealed that an official IndyCar game is in development with a launch aimed at 2023, for XBox S/X, PS4/5 and PC. IndyCar is without doubt one of the most exciting open wheel series out there. Effectively a spec series with the core deficiencies being the Honda or Chevrolet […]
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RiMS Racing First Look Preview Coverage
Since the announcement last summer RiMS Racing has been teasing us with small glimpses of it’s potential, but given this is a new studio with a new IP, how good can this title possibly be? The trailers have looked awfully impressive though pre-rendered, hence we now take these with a pinch of salt. But the […]
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My Test Drive Unlimited Journey; Going Full Circle
Test Drive Unlimited 2 was one of those titles that put both myself and VVV on the YouTube map years ago. At the time I was chasing early code and having access to a PS3 Test unit, it enabled me to have free reign over all offline components. However on setting out, I wasn’t quite […]
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Fanatec blow the doors off with the CSL DD
Fanatec are generally seen as the default name for high end, high quality sim racing hardware. Forging forward with various products over the past decade that bring both automotive manufacturers into the world of sim racing while getting ever closer to the real racing experience. However, the price of entry to that experience has always […]
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Dominik Diamond – The Oral History Interview
Recently GamesMaster presenter Dominik Diamond announced a Kickstarter for GamesMaster – The Oral History. A book that would chart the entire history of GamesMaster behind the scenes and give fans an insight into the goings on both good and bad, from its inception and production in 1991 to the shows demise in 1998. So, I […]
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The lights go out for the F1 2021 announcement trailer
It’s that time of year again and the inevitable reveal for the annual F1 game, introducing the announcement trailer for F1 2021. F1 2021 will also be the first Codemasters title to be published by EA SPORTS, though not a great deal of influence from EA at this stage, it is still firmly a Codemasters […]
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RiMS Racing Reveal Trailer unleashed
For many years the biking genre was dominated by Milestone who had a good decade of a biking market mostly to themselves. That all changed in 2018 when NACON entered the scene with TT Isle of Man, and swiftly followed with a sequel in 2020 along with the announcement of RiMS Racing. Little has been […]
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‘GT League’ single player campaign coming to Gran Turismo Sport in December 2017
A traditional singleplayer campaign mode will be introduced to Gran Turismo Sport in a free update scheduled for release sometime in December 2017. Heavily inspired by the 'GT Mode' setups in prior Gran Turismo games, the 'GT League' tasks players with completing an array of singleplayer races – with more events set to be added […]
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‘Pink Pig’ Porsche 917 stars in Forza Motorsport 7’s July content update
The latest Forza Motorsport 7 content update has been released – with arguably the highlight being the iconic Porsche 917/30 Le Mans racer. Accompanied in the update by the latest iteration of the Porsche 911 GT3 RS supercar, the Porsche 917 is also a pretty timely addition to Forza Motorsport 7, with a Porsche 911 […]
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‘Spirit of Le Mans Pack’ DLC for Project CARS 2 leaked on Xbox Games Store
Project CARS 2's forthcoming Le Mans-themed car pack has been leaked on the Xbox Games Store, ahead of the DLC's release in June 2018. According to the store listing, Project CARS 2's "Spirit of Le Mans Pack" will in part pay homage to the cult classic "Le Mans" film. For instance, the DLC will include […]
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‘Tokens’ microtransactions introduced to Forza Horizon 3
The Forza franchise's long-running 'Tokens' microstransaction system has now been introduced to Forza Horizon 3. Activated on 17th December 2016, this setup allows players to acquire cars and upgrades in Forza Horizon 3 using these consumables that are purchased with real money, rather than the 'credits' acquired from normal gameplay. Various bundles of Tokens are […]
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RiMS Racing Developer Interview Video Podcast
RiMS Racing has been a bit of a blast out of nowhere these past few months, developed by a studio entering into its maiden project. This has been a hugely ambitious undertaking for the newly formed Raceward Studio who have signed up with NACON to build a much needed new competitor to the biking market. […]
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Dominik Diamond – The Oral History Interview
Recently GamesMaster presenter Dominik Diamond announced a Kickstarter for GamesMaster – The Oral History. A book that would chart the entire history of GamesMaster behind the scenes and give fans an insight into the goings on both good and bad, from its inception and production in 1991 to the shows demise in 1998. So, I […]
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OVERPASS developer interview
As we cover dozens of racing games every year, we always appreciate it when we stumble upon something fairly unique. OVERPASS fits this bill perfectly with its slower-paced and technical rock and hill-climbing which require an altogether different approach compared to most racing/driving titles especially so in the console market. The simulation-focused title released recently […]
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Isle of Man 2 Gameplay & Davey Todd Interview
We’re already into the third month of 2020 which can only mean one thing: the release of TT Isle of Man – Ride on the Edge 2. Launching on March 19 across PC, PlayStation 4 and Xbox One, the sequel to the successful new IP from Nacon (formally Bigben) shakes up the formula with all-new […]
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Adam Enticknap interview
Adam Enticknap is a professional Supercross racer competing in the AMA Supercross Championship and the face of Milestone’s latest title Monster Energy Supercross – The Official Videogame 3 thanks to fronting a music video with lyrics highlighting the game’s features. As with many professional sportspeople, Adam’s career started at a very young age. “I quickly […]
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Fordzilla Esports launch UK auditions & Emmanuel Lubrani Interview
Last week Ford invited Team VVV to the launch announcement of the new UK division of their ever-expanding Fordzilla Esports Team. Ford revealed their UK Captain ‘Leah’ as well as giving us a general overview of their plans as they enter the competitive world of Esports. Ford has been around video games for many years […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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EGX 2019: Inertial Drift first look & developer interview
Inertial Drift is (funnily enough) a drifting game which very much reminds us of Initial D and Auto Modellista. Developed by Level 91 and published by P-Qube, Inertial Drift stands out from the crowd with its interesting drifting mechanic which utilises both analogue sticks to control the slide of the car. As a matter of […]
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My Test Drive Unlimited Journey; Going Full Circle
Test Drive Unlimited 2 was one of those titles that put both myself and VVV on the YouTube map years ago. At the time I was chasing early code and having access to a PS3 Test unit, it enabled me to have free reign over all offline components. However on setting out, I wasn’t quite […]
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Dominik Diamond – The Oral History Interview
Recently GamesMaster presenter Dominik Diamond announced a Kickstarter for GamesMaster – The Oral History. A book that would chart the entire history of GamesMaster behind the scenes and give fans an insight into the goings on both good and bad, from its inception and production in 1991 to the shows demise in 1998. So, I […]
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Use your actual bike as a controller with MotoTrainer
Motorbike controllers are always a sticking point when it comes to gaming and simulation. Some gamers are happy with a pair of handlebars, just giving them that bike feel. However, that feel is essentially a pseudo steering wheel dressed up as a bike and has absolutely no connection to the real biking experience. Biking is […]
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2020 End of Year Review
There is no doubt about it, 2020 has been a year of upheaval and turmoil. From the stress of Covid, to the many political and social ills we face which are putting great strain on everyone. But gaming is an area that can still bring us together with shared passions and interests, and driving games […]
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Formula 1 2020, 3 races in and Mercedes domination continues
It has been a similar picture since the move into the hybrid era, Mercedes topping the time sheets while rivals struggle to make the difference. F1 has never been and will never be a level playing field but there always seemed to be a leveller somewhere. Any domination of the sport was quickly swallowed up […]
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Presenting the Logitech G Podcast Series
Recently I was tasked with presenting a selection of podcasts on behalf Logitech G, these discuss a range of topical issues in the gaming industry. As a gamer I play and enjoy a wide range of video games and having worked in the UK games industry for over 25 years I’ve been involved in many […]
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Season 5 of Esports WRC gets underway today at Monte Carlo
Season 5 of the long-running Esports WRC competition will begin today kicking off proceedings at the world-famous Rallye Monte-Carlo. The new season (which utilises the WRC 8 title) will be marked with an invitational wildcard event which will see the winner gain direct entry to the Esports WRC final. You can catch the Rallye Monte […]
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Jaguar reveals surprise all-electric racing car for Gran Turismo Sport
Jaguar has become the latest car maker to design a vehicle for the Gran Turismo games, via its stunning Vision Gran Turismo Coupe concept. Set to be added to Gran Turismo Sport for free by the end of November, the Jaguar Vision Gran Turismo Coupe is billed as “a futuristic Jaguar sports car” that embodies […]
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Need for Speed Heat’s Polestar 1 cover car is getting a real-world replica
The extremely modified Polestar 1 plug-in hybrid on Need for Speed Heat‘s box art isn’t too wild for the real world, it seems, as the cover car is being faithfully recreated in a one-off project. According to Khyzyl Saleem, a concept artist at the Need for Speed developer Ghost Games, the crazy car he created […]
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Ford launches its works “Fordzilla” Esports racing teams at Gamescom
Ford’s motorsport exploits now include racing events in the virtual world, as the carmaker has revealed the first details of its new “Fordzilla” Esports venture. Launched at this year’s Gamescom expo in Cologne, Germany, Ford’s new Esports teams will allow racing game players across Europe represent the Blue Oval in high-level virtual racing events and […]
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Forza Horizon 4 will sponsor Goodwood Festival of Speed’s stunt show Arena
Forza Horizon 4 will be officially represented at the Goodwood Festival of Speed this year, thanks to its sponsorship of the event’s stunt arena. As its name suggests, the stunt area (or, to give it its full name, “The Arena presented by Forza Horizon 4: Lego Speed Champions“) will be the place to go for […]
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Volkswagen and RaceRoom team up for ID R Challenge time trial competition
Volkswagen and Sector3 Studios have joined forces to let RaceRoom players experience the pure-electric power of the ID R prototype racer, ahead of the car’s record attempt at the Nurburging Nordschleife. In a time trial contest that runs until 24th October 2019, RaceRoom Racing Experience users will be able to take the Nurburgring-optimised Volkswagen ID […]
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McLaren reportedly making a road-legal Ultimate Vision Gran Turismo
McLaren is reportedly bringing its wild Ultimate Vision Gran Turismo concept car to the public road. According to the UK motoring magazine Autocar, McLaren is working with a client to build a road-legal car derived from the Vision Gran Turismo track car that was added to Gran Turismo Sport in October 2017. In the PlayStation […]
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Forza Horizon 4 wins Racing Game of the Year at D.I.C.E Awards 2019
Okay so this may not be the shock of the century given the fact that there weren’t a ton of great racing games released in 2018, nonetheless, Forza Horizon 4 has won the Racing Game of the Year at the D.I.C.E. Awards 2019. Playground Games’ open-world racer saw off Codemasters’ latest officially licensed Formula One title and […]
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Here are the D.I.C.E. Award nominations for racing game of the year
The D.I.C.E. Award 2019 nominations have been made public and since we are a dedicated racing game site we are more than a little interested in the racing game of the year category. Just three titles have been nominated for racing game of the year: Forza Horizon 4, F1 2018 and Wreckfest. We won’t have […]
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Sim racer beats an ex-Formula 1 driver in real-life race
Who said playing video games was a waste of time? Okay, it is mostly, but if you’re enjoying yourself then it’s time well spent right? What if you put in so much dedication to playing video games that you could tell your grandkids that you once beat an ex-Formula 1 driver around a circuit in […]
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Real-life Grand Theft Auto “Bravado Banshee” cost $180,000 to make
A Grand Theft Auto Bravado Banshee replica has recently been sold on eBay for over $60,000. The replica is actually a heavily modified 2006 Dodge Viper used by developer Rockstar for means of promoting Grand Theft Auto V – a very cool slice of automotive and gaming memorabilia I think you’ll agree. According to reports, […]
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Incredible 8K 120fps Gran Turismo Sport video showcased in Japan
An absolutely gorgeous 8K 120 fps video of Gran Turismo Sport has been recently showcased at the Inter BEE 2018 exhibition in Japan. The Gran Turismo Sport video, which was can only assume is pre-rendered, was shown via Sony’s giant 32×18 foot (or 440 inches if you prefer) crystal LED display (known as CLEDIS) which outputs 8K […]
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Ace Combat 7 continues to impress
Recently Team VVV got a brief hands on the latest build of Ace Combat 7 – a game we’ve been hotly anticipating for quite some time during it’s publicly protracted development period. Given the positive impressions for all who have had the privilege to try it out, Ace Combat 7 is also likely to be […]
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My Test Drive Unlimited Journey; Going Full Circle
Test Drive Unlimited 2 was one of those titles that put both myself and VVV on the YouTube map years ago. At the time I was chasing early code and having access to a PS3 Test unit, it enabled me to have free reign over all offline components. However on setting out, I wasn’t quite […]
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A brief history of WRC games, WRC 9 – The road to WRC
Hello Viewers! Welcome to this journey on the road to WRC 9, and a look back at some of those key titles in the WRC series as we work our way through the years to modern day. Taking in the improvements and considering the ever-expanding scale of a production like this as the technology has […]
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Formula 1 2020, 3 races in and Mercedes domination continues
It has been a similar picture since the move into the hybrid era, Mercedes topping the time sheets while rivals struggle to make the difference. F1 has never been and will never be a level playing field but there always seemed to be a leveller somewhere. Any domination of the sport was quickly swallowed up […]
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Presenting the Logitech G Podcast Series
Recently I was tasked with presenting a selection of podcasts on behalf Logitech G, these discuss a range of topical issues in the gaming industry. As a gamer I play and enjoy a wide range of video games and having worked in the UK games industry for over 25 years I’ve been involved in many […]
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The 2019 Esports WRC Championship experience
Last weekend saw the world finals of the 2019 Esports WRC Championship take place in Wales, right next to the paddock of this year’s Wales Rally GB. Team VVV were invited along to see proceedings and get an insight into how an event such as this is run as well as take in the general […]
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Tractor Racing and Farming Simulator 2019
Last week I took a trip to Yorkshire to check out Farming Simulator 19 and experience various farm related activities. On the lead-up to this excursion I was dreading the weather, imagining it would be a dreary, wet and freezing November day. But fortunately, the sun was shining, and this strange period of unusually warm […]
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Experiencing F1 Esports Live
Earlier this year I visited the first ever F1 Esports Pro Draft, in all my years of being involved in Esports I had never seen anything quite like this. The scale of investment from Formula One and Liberty Media combined with the actual F1 Teams gave the event a level of mass market credibility that […]
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TT Isle of Man: Ride on the Edge is a relentlessly tense bike racer
The 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 […]
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Forza 7 and Porsche Experience Centre testing a 911
This week sees the launch of Microsoft’s new Xbox One X console at retail, the most powerful console by some margin and despite initial naysayers, it really does make the leap to HDR native 4K gaming. No doubt a massive marketing campaign will be in support and as part of that build-up Team VVV was […]
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