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News Lucid Games’s latest title an iOS mobile game, NOT Project Gotham Racing 5

.After months of speculation and guesswork, we finally seem to know what sort of racing title Lucid Games is working on. Unfortunately, though, it doesn't appear to be Project Gotham Racing 5. Instead, it's been all but confirmed the game is instead a product for the iOS mobile market. According to a member of […]

News Forza Motorsport 5’s Driveatar detailed, new E3 trailer shown

As part of Microsoft's E3 conference, Forza Motorsport 5 was given a more extensive showing following last month's reveal, including an on-stage demo, an obligatory new trailer and details on how FM5 will utilise Xbox One's online cloud technology. After a brief history lesson on McLaren and the surprise appearance of a P1 in the […]

News First look at Moto2 & Moto3 gameplay in latest MotoGP ’13 video

Being a licenced MotoGP game, it's perhaps understandable that all the in-game screengrabs and trailers for MotoGP '13 have focused entirely on the top-tier motorbike series. The Milestone-developed game, though, also features the Moto2 and Moto3 series as well. And, thanks to the latest gameplay footage, we now get our first look at this aspect of the title […]

News MotoGP ’13 TV Spot Trailer

With less than two weeks until the final release of MotoGP '13, Milestone have released a new TV Spot trailer comprising of fresh gameplay footage and some motivational commentary: It's arguably the best visual representation of the game to date, highlighting MotoGP 13's lighting effects and advanced dynamic weather systems. We'll be taking you along […]

News LocoCycle will be an Xbox One launch title

Remember LocoCycle, the loony-looking XBLA game in which you control I.R.I.S., a karate-kicking bike, whilst dragging a hapless Spanish-speaking engineer named Pablo currently being developed by the zany folk at Twisted Pixels? Well, if not then you ought to because we featured it in our 2013 preview a few months back. It certainly seemed to […]

News Project CARS to transfer to Steam “soon”; Slightly Mad Studios “looking to re-open WMD”

A new era for Slightly Mad Studios' widely-reported sim is dawning, as Project CARS is soon to be made accessible through Steam. According to Andy Tudor (Slightly Mad Studios' Creative Director), the Project CARS closed beta will be making its way onto the popular PC game distribution network, as a result of the WMD members […]

News Grand Valley showcased in latest Gran Turismo 6 gameplay footage

Another day passes, and another new short reel of an early Gran Turismo 6 build in action has surfaced onto YouTube. Uploaded onto the GTPlanet.net channel, the clip showcases the reverse route of the fictional Grand Valley East circuit, from the various vantage points (predominantly bonnet/roof cam) of a Nissan 370Z's in-game camera view options. Due […]

News Drive Club “Conversations with Creators” dev diary released

Sony has released a new developer diary video, which focuses on the upcoming PS4-excusive racing title Drive Club. Kicking off a new "Conversations with Creators" series (presumably running up to the console's eventual retail release by the end of the year), the clip features a handful of Evolution Studios' key employees discussing some of the […]

News First Gran Turismo 6 gameplay featuring Mercedes SLS GT3 goes live

It may have been a few weeks since the Gran Turismo 6 reveal at Silverstone on May 15th, but recorded gameplay footage of the much-anticipated PS3 exclusive is still finding their way onto the web, The latest such clip (sourced from the GTPlanet.net YouTube channel) features off-screen action at the Silverstone venue in a Mercedes-Benz […]

News Vallelunga confirmed for appearance in Assetto Corsa

Kunos Simulazioni has confirmed the Autodromo di Vallelunga will be one of the licenced tracks in Assetto Corsa. Given the circuit's deep association with Kunos (the Italian dev team has been based inside the confines of the racing venue since 2009), it's perhaps not too much of a surprise that Vallelunga will be one of the […]

News First video teaser of Assetto Corsa’s McLaren MP4-12C emerge

Roughly two months since Kunos Simulazioni announced it had acquired the Mcaren licence for Assetto Corsa, the an new batch of in-game McLaren renders have finally found their way onto the web. As expected from such news items, Kunos has revealed the inaugural screenshot of a licenced Macca, with the car in question being the MP4-12C mid-engined supercar. […]

News Spin Tires lets you get stuck in virtual mud

You would think that hardcore truck simulator games would be a niche genre that appeals a very limited audience. And yet the success of Euro Truck Simulator proves there is a dedicated market, particularly in Europe. It's surprising, then, that a slew of off-road spin-offers games have so far failed to materialise whilst its popularity […]

News Indie PC racing simulation Universe of Racers announced

We're big fans of innovative indie projects here at VVV, and so we were instantly intrigued when this upcoming racing simulation was brought to our attention. Developed by a small Indie Software House, Universe of Racers is a free-to-play PC racer described as an "easy to play realistic drive simulation" with a range of race […]

News Grid 2 IndyCar hands-on gameplay

Grid 2 prides itself on its sheer variety of racing disciplines, offering everything from touring cars and European hot hatchbacks, to Japanese drifters and US muscle cars. And yet, strangely, there's a distinct lack of open wheel racing cars in comparison to the original Grid, which featured Formula Fords among others that were terrific fun […]

News Oculus Rift support added to F1 2012

As more people get to lay their hands on development kits for the head-tracking Oculus Rift VR headset, more titles are being tested with the promising device. F1 2012 is one of the first racing games to be given the Oculus Rift treatment, and a new demonstration video gives us an insight into how Oculus […]

News New previews of Silverstone Circuit for rFactor 2 released

The latest patch of in-game previews for rFactor 2 have been revealed, depicting the current visual state of the licenced Silverstone GP circuit. Though the venue's inclusion in the eventual finished title isn't breaking news, the screengrabs are of interest, purely because of the stunning authenticity and attention to detail. Despite this, though, the Silverstone […]

News Grid 2 cockpit camera restored with PC mods

It's no secret that Codemasters' decision not to include a cockpit camera in Grid 2 prompted some serious backlash from the community. Watch any one of our Grid 2 videos and you're almost guaranteed to find a damning user comment about the controversial omission. Codemasters insist that it was removed in order to optimise the […]

News Ubisoft rumoured to unveil new next gen racing IP The Crew at E3 2013

With Forza Motorsport 5, Gran Turismo 6, Need for Speed Rivals and Driveclub set to make an appearance, this year's E3 promises to be an eventful show for racing game enthusiasts. Last year Ubisoft arguably stole the show with their surprise unveiling of Watch Dogs, a new open world IP set in a sprawling alternate […]

News Grid 2 gameplay video review – Outside Xbox

While we wait to get our own hands on Grid 2 due out this week, we thought we'd share this gameplay video review courtesy of our sister Eurogamer network channel Outside Xbox. While much praise was given to Grid 2's graphical prowess and damage modelling, Outside Xbox criticised its repetitive career mode, limited car selection […]

News MotoGP ’13 making of video details motion captured realistic rider animations

When it comes to rider animations, MotoGP has always been lacking. Bail off the bike, and the embarassingly primitive physics left a lot to be desired. Not so in MotoGP '13. As we've discovered in the various gameplay videos released over the past few months, Milestone have gone to great lengths to ensure that the […]

News Group 5 BMW 320 Turbo touring car debuts in RaceRoom Racing Experience

RaceRoom Racing Experience developer SimBin has pulled the wraps of the latest retro racer to appear in the free-to-play PC sim: the BMW 320 Turbo Group 5 touring car. Now available in R3E through the in-game marketplace, the 320 Turbo has the statistical hallmarks of being quite a piece of rendered kit: back when the […]

News Indianapolis & legendary IndyCars coming to rFactor 2 later this year

ISI's been pretty tight-lipped over rFactor 2 for quite some time now, so it's pretty reassuring to find out their silence has been broken with a new IndyCar licencing announcement, As part of the new deal, rFactor 2 will end up featuring the fabled Indianapolis Motor Speedway in full laser scanned glory, with the tracks on offer […]

News Grid 2: Mono Edition is the most expensive video game ever

Remember the last time you snarled at the extortionate price of a collectors edition game with esoteric extras that did little to justify the higher cost? Wait until you see this. Because this is no ordinary collector's edition. In fact, it's officially the most expensive video game ever. This dubious honor goes to Codemasters, who […]

News Need for Speed: Rivals announced for November

Wow. It's been a momentous week for major racing game announcements, hasn't it? First Gran Turismo 6 was revealed as something of a swansong for the currently generation. Then, in a somewhat unsubtle attempt to trump Sony, Microsoft came along with the surprise announcement that Forza Motorsport 5 would be a launch title for the […]

News Grid 2’s IndyCar pre-order DLC details revealed

With this particular Grid 2 pre-order bonus being one of the more intriguing ones on offer, it's pleasing to know that Codemasters has finally revealed the final details we (until now) didn't know about the IndyCar Pack. On top of the Dallara IndyCar and the oval track at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, the IndyCar Pack […]

News EA will unveil new Need For Speed game at E3 2013

Electronic Arts has confirmed it will be showing off an all-new Need For Speed game at next month's E3 gaming expo. Announced earlier on EA's news blog, the new (presumably developed by EA Gothenburg) Need For Speed title will be announced at the company's "The Download: EA 2013 Preview" at E3 on June 10th, along […]

News Ferrari 599XX Evo confirmed for Assetto Corsa

Just off the bat of the news item revealing the Ferrari 458 GT2's inclusion in their upcoming PC sim, Kunos Simulazioni has confirmed the Ferrari 599XX Evoluzione will be making an appearance in Assetto Corsa. As far as licenced Ferraris go, the 599XX Evo is a pretty special one to include in the official car […]

News Mercedes-Benz confirms three all-new cars will appear in GT6

Mercedes-Benz has revealed that three of its cars will be making their GT debut in Gran Turismo 6 later this year, According to the official statement, the high-profile German automaker will have a trio of its latest AMG performance products appear in GT6, one of which has already been depicted in last week's announcement trailer; the SLS AMG GT3 racing […]

News SimBin releases major new update for RaceRoom Racing Experience

SimBin Studios has released a new update for its popular free-to-play PC sim title, RaceRoom Racing Experience (R3E). Available to download from Steam, the upgrade to R3E affects almost every conceivable aspect of the title, with improvements being made to the shading and lighting physics, altered AI coding and accessing the in-game interfaces with peripherals […]

News Forza Motorsport 5 announced as Xbox One launch title – first screenshots and reveal video

It’s incredible to think that in just six days we’ve had two major racing game announcements in what is a pertinent period for the genre. Last week saw the reveal of Gran Turismo 6, but today it was Microsoft’s turn to show their hand and announce the next installment to Gran Turismo’s arch rival: Forza Motorsport 5. […]

News New Gran Turismo 6 in-game footage revealed during live Nurburgring 24 Hour coverage

Mere days after the big announcement at Silverstone on May 15th, new in-game clips of GT6 in action have been aired on live television. Broadcasted during the German channel Sport1's coverage of the recent Nurburgring 24 Hour endurance race, the new clips have now surfaced on the Internet, and (appropriately) depict two cars tussling it […]

News Codemasters announces first post-launch DLC details for Grid 2

Codemasters Racing has finally pulled the wraps off the initial downloadable content plans and packs for Grid 2, ranging from the pre-order bonuses post-launch to the themes of initial DLC packs. In an official statement, Codemasters has confirmed it's now "working away at new content for the game already", and that the fruits of their […]

News Gran Turismo 6 will still have Standard cars without interiors

As you'll no doubt be more than aware of, Gran Turismo 6 was formally announced this week. But while many exciting developments were revealed, there were still a few questions that have been left unanswered – many of which were outlined in my GT6 expectations feature last week. Chief among which was the Standard vs. Premium […]

News First Assetto Corsa previews of Ferrari 458 GT2 emerge

We already know the Ferrari 458 will feature in Assetto Corsa, and now developers Kunos Simulazioni have confirmed the top-tier GT2 racing version shall be joining it. Almost identical in real life to the road car on which it's based, bar the necessary alterations for homologated endurance racing, the 458 GT2 is also the third out […]

News Aston Martin reveals one-off CC100 Speedster concept car

Ahead of tomorrow's 24 hour endurance race at the Nurburgring Nordschleife, Aston Martin has unveiled its new 'CC100 Speedster' concept car. The first of Aston Martin's eventual plethora of commemorative concept car, the CC100 has been built to celebrate the company's centenary this year. Fans of vintage automotive racing will undoubtedly see the aesthetic resemblance […]

News New DriveClub screenshots surface in the wake of GT6

Not to be outdone by the unveiling of Gran Turismo 6 this week, Evolution Studios has unleashed some new swanky screenshots of their debut PS4 project DriveClub, further showcasing the highly detailed car models, interiors and environmental lighting. While the majority of the cars have been featured before such as the Mercedes-Benz CLA 45 AMG […]

News Milestone announces “in-game commentary support” for MotoGP ’13

Milestone has officially confirmed the commentators for the MotoGP series will be featured in the upcoming licenced racing game. In an announcement earlier today, the Italian development studio announced the voices of MotoGP reporters and pundits had been acquired for "in-game commentary support", with the first confirmed commentating personality being Gavin Emmett (whose vocals were […]

News Kazunori hints at GT6 PS4 possibility, PS3 demo coming July

Yesterday saw the long-awaited announcement of Gran Turismo 6, which, as we were led to believe all along, has so far only been confirmed for PS3. With the PS4 set to be unleashed later this year, however, many were left baffled over the thought of GT6 not making an appearance to take advantage of the […]

News GT Academy ’13 Details & Winner’s Prize Announced

Back again for it's fifth outing, the GT Academy is set to make a return to the track in 2013, bringing with it a few new changes to the formula that debuted in 2008. The whole process is set to kick-off sometime later this year in July, where prospective players who own a PlayStation 3 […]

News Gran Turismo 6 officially announced for PS3 this year

Here it is. The announcement we've been waiting for, and undoubtedly one of the biggest racing game news stories of the year: Gran Turismo 6 has been officially announced. It's coming to PS3 this year. And we've got all the details. Are you sitting comfortably? Series founder Kaz formally announced Gran Turismo 6 at […]

News Grid 2’s Full Track Roster Revealed

If you've been dying to know what tracks will feature in Grid 2 ever since the title was first announced, then you'll be pleased to know that Codemasters Racing has revealed the game's complete locale list. With a collection of 82 different tracks, spread across 14 different locations, Grid 2's track roster is certainly plentiful […]

News Grid 2 Dubai LiveRoutes gameplay video

Continuing our extensive Grid 2 play-through, Alan got a chance to have a quick demonstration of LiveRoutes in action on the Dubai circuit, Codemaster's innovative new gimmick that dynamically alters the route of the track after each lap. Racing round the street circuit of Dubai, here we see Grid 2 at its most visceral, as […]

News Road Redemption secures Kickstarter funding, hitting the road August 2014

Road Redemption, a spiritual successor to the timeless Road Rash bike combat series from indie developer DarkSeas Games which we reported on last month, has secured its Kickstarter funding, raising $182,791 with over 4,400 backers after beating its target of a modest $160,000 just two days before the deadline. As a result, Road Redemption's road map […]

News Grid 2 Uncovered Miami gameplay video

Codemasters continue their tour of Grid 2's global assortment of tracks in the Undcovered video series. This latest look takes us to Miami behind the wheel of a Ford Mustang Boss 302, in a bumper to bumper race on a comact street circuit that should look familiar if you've played DiRT Showdown. Discuss Grid 2 […]

News Milestone announces “2012 Top Riders” DLC for MotoGP ’13

Milestone has revealed the first details about the inaugural DLC package for its upcoming MotoGP '13 title. The downloadable bundle consists of – as its "2012 Top Riders" name suggests – eight bikes that were ridden by some of the legendary competitors in last year's MotoGP season, including Valentino Rossi's Ducati, Casey Stoner's Honda and Jorge Lorenzo's championship-winning […]

News New DriveClub screenshots and details emerge

News surrounding Evolution Studio's ambitious socially-connected DriveClub for the PS4 has been thin on the ground since its next generation announcement, but details are slowly starting to emerge as we get closer to its inevitable showing at E3 next month where we hope to gain a greater understanding of Evolution's nine year project. The new […]

News Polyphony Digital to celebrate 15 years of Gran Turismo; “exciting announcements” planned

With the fabled PlayStation-exclusive racing game franchise set to become 15 years old in 2013, Polyphony Digital is preparing a special event to commemorate the occasions. Slated for the 15th of May, the event in question will be held at the Silverstone racing circuit, which played host to last year's GT Academy competition. Staying on […]

News Auto Club Revolution marks end of beta stage with celebratory infographic video

To mark the end of the free-to-play title's first eight months as a closed beta racer, the dev team behind Auto Club Revolution has released an interesting new infographic video. Crammed into the reel's 81 seconds of running time are several intriguing statistics, which shed a light on how popular Eutechnyx's online PC race app is. The short […]

News Third MotoGP ’13 gameplay trailer shows polished presentation

Milestone has released the third in a series of gameplay trailers for MotoGP '13 that shows just how far the game has come during development in recent months. And what's on show looks very promising indeed. In what is our first glimpse of the 2013 season content in action, we hitch a ride with Valentino […]

News MotoGP ’13 packshots unveiled, playable demo coming early June

Milestone has unveiled the official packshots for MotoGP '13 in the run-up to its release next month. Just as they did for WRC3, the box art will vary for each region. Not that we're biased or anything, but the UK art is our favourite, featuring Cal Crutchlow leading the pack with reigning world champion Jorge […]

News Grid 2 PS3 gameplay video preview

As if the Team VVV website wasn't already gridlocked with Grid 2 content this week, Alan's put together an extended first look at the PS3 version of the game in action, taking us on a series of races spanning multiple locations from some early events in the WSR championship career. He also got the chance […]

News Grid 2 LiveRoutes trailer tears up the track

It's easy to think that Grid 2 offers more of the same as its predecessor, but that hasn't stopped Codemasters attempting to innovate the genre. Whereas Grid was known for introducing the now obligatory Flashback system to racing games, Grid 2 has its ownquirky trick up its wheel arch: LiveRoutes. First unveiled in the Eurogamer […]

News Thrustmaster unveils Ferrari GTE Wheel Add-On Ferrari 458 Challenge Edition

After teasing us about a forthcoming fixed paddle rim add-on, Thrustmaster has officially unveiled the final product as the Ferrari GTE Wheel Add-On Ferrari 458 Challenge Edition, compatible with the T500 RS and the Ferrari F1 Wheel Integral T500. Not that it took long for the community to speculate the tease as a Ferrari-branded product […]

News GRID 2 Uncovered Indianapolis gameplay video

Codemasters are certainly being consistent with these regular track reveal videos. So far this week, we've been given a front seat view of races set in Brands Hatch, Cote d'Azur and the luminous fictional Paris circuit in a series of short but sweet gameplay videos showcasing Grid 2's raw intensity in ernest. This latest video gives us […]

News Auto Club Revolution races out of open beta

Back in March last year, Auto Club Revolution, an ambitious free-to-play PC sim racer from Eutechnyx, started its open beta engine, beginning a new wave of browser-based social racing games for grown ups. Farmville this is not. Since then, its fanbase has enjoyed continuous support and updates, including a slew of car collaborations – the […]

News Grid 2 video reveals new Paris circuit

It has certainly been a busy few days for Codemasters, today sees the third of their recent Uncovered video selection, this time revealing a new Paris layout. Again it will be interesting to get your feedback as the community appears to be taking a rather negative stance since the news the cockpit cam would not […]

News WRC3 finally receives patch update

The community has been crying out for it since WRC3 was released some six months ago, Milestone has finally answered your prayers and released a long-awaited patch that addresses many issues, bringing the game up to version 1.01. The PS3 patch was released earlier this month, but now the PC and Xbox 360 versions have […]

News Thrustmaster T500 RS Fixed Paddles Rim revealed

Thrustmaster's exquisite flagship T500 RS wheel, notable for being the official GT5 and being a rather sizable beast of a peripheral, will soon be getting a brand new body in the form of a new wheel rim with fixed paddle shifters. While most wheels typically include paddle shifters that are attached to the wheel rim […]

News Grid 2 Uncovered videos reveal Cote d’Azur and Brands Hatch

Another official Grid 2 video has hit the web head-on, showcasing some white-knuckle laps on the long-requested Brands Hatch circuit, which was last seen when Chris Harris was appointed as a handling consultant and also opened this year's BTCC. No sooner as one video is released and we see yet another new Grid track reveal. This comes […]

News Kunos teases possibility of career mode in Assetto Corsa

In the latest statement, Kunos Simulazioni has teased the prospects of a career mode being featured in the upcoming PC sim, Assetto Corsa. As worded by Marco Masarruttto (the Production Manager at Kunos), the feedback from the Technology Preview Demo has allowed the development team to "reconsider some features and options that should be included […]

News Grid 2 Paris Elimination hands-on gameplay video

With the release of Grid 2 now just around the corner, excitement for Codemasters' long awaited return to the track is mounting. After our last video preview blowout, Team VVV were invited to Codemasters HQ for another hands-on session with the latest build. As always, Alan was on-hand to capture his findings in a series […]

News Prodrive to start development on X Games Countryman competitor

Fabled automotive engineering firm Prodrive has confirmed it's working on an X Games eligible competitor for this year's events. Dubbed the MINI John Cooper Works RX, and using the WRC-spec Countryman you see in the featured image as a base (according to Prodrive, the two cars share 95 per cent of their components with each […]

News New Grid 2 trailer showcases BMW car roster

With just five or so weeks to fo until the much-anticipated game ships, Codemasters Racing has released a new – and very content-specific – trailer. Titled GRID 2 Presents: BMW 'M' Cars, the 74 seconds-long clip depicts what we assume will be the full range of BMWs that'll come stamped on the disc: the E30 […]

News Slightly Mad Studios seek investment for PS4 Project CARS

Project CARS has been the subject of an on-going investigation by the FSA, who are questioning the ethics of Slightly Mad Studio's WMD crowd-funding scheme, which they believe falsely advertises as an investment opportunity. Unsurprisingly, many have feared that the outcome could put the project in dire jeopardy. Fortunately, Slightly Mad Studios has now shed […]

News Le Mans circuit replica built in Minecraft

There's never a dull day in the weird and wondrous world of Minecraft. From Sonic the Hedgehog's Green Hill Zone to intricate constructions of just about every Star Wars vehicle, legions of fans have poured countless amounts of hours building replicas of just about anything and everything, brick by virtual brick. It was surely only […]

News Fanatec releases full details & specs of ClubSport shifter range

Renowned sim hardware manufacturer Fanatec has released the full specs and prices of its ClubSport-compatible shifter accessories. The entry-level mechanism (dubbed by its maker as simply the 'ClubSport Shifter' ) features a seven-speed H-gate style manual lever, which Fanatec proudly claims is reminiscent of what Porsche uses in the latest 911. In a similar vein […]

News Second online retailer declares GT6 to be a PS3 title

Just off the bat from a similar item last week, another online retailer has uploaded a sales listing for Gran Turismo 6. Much like the one for NewEgg, the Italian site Multiplayer.com now has GT6 listed as ready for pre-order (it's come to our knowledge that this was also the case for NewEgg, though had […]

News Slightly Mad Studios confirms Mercedes-Benz licence for Project CARS

Project CARS developers Slightly Mad Studios has confirmed a new manufacturer will be officially represented in the title: Mercedes Benz. Having already rendered a sans-logo SLS render in the closed pre-alpha build, the London-based studio will now be able to officially include the German supercar in the game. What's more, eight other Mercedes road and race […]

News F1 2013 Bahrain Report

The 2013 Bahrain GP is upon us and provided some great excitement despite a being a mixed bag in previous years, Pirelli have continued to work on their tyre strategies in making the drivers and teams work to their own strengths. The Mercedes proved quick again in qualifying with Nico Rosberg finding some great speed […]

News Project CARS dynamic damage preview

Car damage in racing games. How hard can it be? Well, very, very hard if the current standard is anything to go by. When you consider the complexity of rendering a realistic crash, it's hardly surprising that current hardware struggles to cope. Codemasters and Criterion have done a commendable job with their intricate damage modelling […]

News Project CARS now on track for Q2 2014

Those of you who are hotly anticipating Slightly Mad's Project CARS will no doubt be disappointed to learn that the ambitious crowd-funded racing simulation will no longer be meeting its target release date later this year. This was already announced a while back, but a specific time slot wasn't disclosed. However, a WMD forum moderator […]

News MotoGP ’13 screenshots showcase several new tracks

With the MotoGP championship currently underway, Milestone has released a shiny new set of previews that showcase several previously unseen tracks for MotoGP '13. Picture-perfect reproductions of the Jerez (which was featured in the recent gameplay trailer), Sepang and Laguna Seca circuits are all featured, and there's very little to complain about graphics-wise. Indeed, from […]

News Grid 2’s multiplayer detailed

So far, coverage related to Grid 2 has centred on its single player component and the inane waffling's of Patrick Callahan, the fictional face of the World Series Racing. Now however, with Grid 2 racing into stores in just six weeks time, Codemasters has finally lifted the bonnet on what should hopefully be the driving force […]

News NewEgg online retailer uploads GT6 listing; points to next Gran Turismo being a PS3 title?

A recent move by an American online retailer NewEgg has given the gaming community the closest indication yet as to what console the next Gran Turismo game will debut on. NewEgg's product listings were recently updated with this page, which clearly states Gran Turismo 6 is – according to the company, at least – destined […]

News Forza Horizon ‘1000 Club’ Expansion Pack revealed

With the relativley-prices-at-times DLC and the lack of things to do in Forza Horizon once the career mode has been completed bar the online aspect, the latest expansion pack for Forza Horizon aims to address those two issues, by adding a host of new content for the game for free. Set to be ready for […]

News Criterion boss says studio will abandon racing games, and “make something new”

In a shock announcement, the head of Criterion Games – the developers of such critically-acclaimed games like Burnout: Paradise and Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit – revealed that his studio won't be making a new racing game any time soon. As stated in a series of tweets, Criterion boss Alex Ward revealed that – in response to a […]

News Road Rash-inspired Road Redemption starts Kickstarter campaign

Road Rash has been long overdue a remake, if you ask me. After all, the vehiclar combat genre has recently had a new lease of life, with last year’s Twisted Metal reboot proving popular and Carmageddon’s successful Kickstarter campaign which will see the controversial car combat series make a comeback later this year. While not […]

News Fanatec offering access codes for Assetto Corsa Technology Demo

German racing game gear manufacturer Fanatec has announced a partnership with Kunos Simulazioni that will allow customers to gain access to activation codes for netKar Pro and the Assetto Corsa technology preview. The promotion applies to the purchase of any Fanatec product on their official website but will only be valid throughout April. What's the […]

News Ridge Racer returns in new free-to-play Ridge Racer: Driftopia

While by no means a terrible game in its own right, Ridge Racer: Unbounded had the misfortune of being wrongly tied to one of the most acclaimed arcade racing game series in history: Ridge Racer. Indeed, we at VVV have very fond memories indeed of Ridge Racer, but Unbounded sadly didn't fit the bill and […]