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Our first impressions of Gran Turismo Sport
We recently attended the GT Sport reveal event held recently in London and got our hands on the upcoming PlayStation 4 racer by Japanese developer Polyphony. After witnessing the GT Sport event we broke the title down into its three main components: the eSports events, the livery editor and the scapes (photo) mode. GT Sport […]
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Our initial impressions of Project CARS with the HTC Vive VR headset
We strap on the HTC Vive headset and jump into some Project CARS action. The virtual reality experience in Project CARS tested our hardware and we actually had to drop the resolution in order to run the software. We tested several cars and some felt better than others, the field of view seemed to be […]
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Damage and nondynamic weather conditions planned for GT Sport, aiming for 60 fps
Two gameplay elements that were completely absent from the recent GT Sport reveal were a damage model and any weather simulation. Thankfully Gran Turismo 's top man Kazunori Yamauchi has now confirmed that both features are planned for GT Sport. According to Kaz, they have been working on a damage and weather system for GT […]
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Update 11 for Project CARS adds HTC Vive support
Slightly Mad Studios have released their eleventh update for the PC version of Project CARS which adds full HTC Vive support. According to the development team HTC Vive users will see SteamVR's room customisation option which will enable players to chop and change the look of the 3D space surrounding the menus. Elsewhere the update […]
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Rumour: Gran Turismo Sport release to coincide with PlayStation VR in October
The very last we heard of the upcoming PlayStation 4 VR supported exclusive racer Gran Tursimo Sport was that it was due to get an open beta some time this Spring however all has gone very quiet in recent months with fans fearing the worse. However there may be a light at the end of […]
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Space Pirate Trainer Review
Space Pirate Trainer has been one of the most popular HTC Vive demos over recent months. The game placing the player in the thick of the action, while requiring physical dexterity in avoiding enemy fire in its use of room-scale VR. Gameplay is relatively basic, you stand in your available floor area / play zone, […]
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The Brookhaven Experiment Demo Review
If there’s one thing VR takes to the next level it’s the horror genre, now the addition of with room-scale VR, this generating a feeling of being in the action like never before. So it is with a feeling of dread that I put on the headset, turn up the volume and experience the Brookhaven […]
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Driveclub VR Edition rated by ESRB
Despite the recent closure of Evolution Studios, the dev team that brought us Driveclub among other racing classics, it looks as though we may still be in line for a VR version of the PlayStation 4 exclusive racer. The ratings board ESRB have recently rated “Driveclub VR” for the PlayStation 4 thus confirming its existence […]
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HTC Vive VR: First Impressions
Last week, I was one of the lucky few to get my HTC Vive VR headset and finally embrace the new world of VR gaming. Having originally tested the Vive at the EGX show last September I can admit to being utterly blown away by the ‘theBlu’ blue whale demo. It felt powerful and somewhat […]
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Latest Live for Speed update improves support for VR headsets
The Live for Speed developers are taking advantage of the recently released Oculus Rift and HTC Vive VR headsets with a new update which sees support for the new VR hardware. The latest version, 0.6P, also sees lots of work completed on controller support with more controllers and racing wheels now able to set up […]
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VR Karts Developer Interview
We recently caught up with Neil Wigfield Design Director at Viewpoint Games at EGX Rezzed to have a chat about the arcade virtual reality kart racer VR Karts. Neil explains that VR Karts (available for the Oculus Rift) was designed from scratch as many of the elements previously designed by the dev team didn't quite […]
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First person kart racer VR Karts skids onto the Oculus Rift
Viewpoint Games have released their first-person virtual reality kart racer VR Karts for the Oculus Rift. VR Karts puts you in the seat of a fun looking racing kart in a world that wouldn't look out of place in a cartoon, in short VR Karts is all about having fun. Despite the child-like visuals VR […]
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Arcade Racer Gumball Drift now available for the HTC Vive
Gumball Drift, by Ghost Machine, is a classic-based miniature car arcade racer which is now avialable to play in Virtual Reality for the HTC Vive and joins the existing Oculus Rift version. You view the action from up high but you can zoom in and out and pan around your surroundings at your leisure. This […]
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Project CARS will be an Oculus Rift launch title
With the release of the highly anticipated Oculus Rift headset now only weeks away, the VR revolution is fast approaching – and Project CARS will be at the front of the grid when it comes to supported racing games. Today Slightly Mad Studios announced that Project CARS will be a launch title for Oculus Rift […]
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VR racer Radial-G Racing Revolved gears up for release with new trailer
Virtual Reality sci-fi racer Radial-G Racing Revolved is gearing up towards it release with the unveiling of the official launch trailer. Radial-G is currently residing in Steam's Early Access programme and will officially release it's first full version at the end of March according to developer Tammeka Games, although no specific release day has yet […]
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Oculus Rift Too Expensive? You Get What You Pay For
Yesterday Oculus Rift announced the US price and launch date of their much anticipated forthcoming headset. Shipping from the 28th March, 2016, you'll soon be able to enter the first generation of consumer VR devices for U.S.$599.99. New technology always creates a buzz, but the overwhelming online feedback has been one of dismay at the […]
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Survival racer Distance coming to PlayStation VR
Refract have recently confirmed that their survival racer Distance will be arriving for the PlayStation VR, indeed a playable version was available at the PlayStation Experience for some lucky gamers to get to grips with. Distance is a fast-paced arcade racer with point A to B tracks that are littered with deadly obstacles. In order […]
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PSVR title The Modern Zombie Taxi Co. looks all kinds of crazy
Perhaps one of the most bizarre and potentially awesome VR games revealed at this year's PlayStation Experience was none other than that of The Modern Zombie Taxi Co. As the very last human alive you must drive hordes of zombies to their destinations (zombies apparently appreciate the liquid refreshment provided by the local pub too). […]
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DriveClub VR demo shown at Paris Games Week
Turns out DriveClub Bikes wasn't the only surprise reveal from Evolution at Sony's Paris Games Week. During a presentation behind closed doors, the developer showcased a DriveClub VR tech demo running on Sony's PlayStation VR headset. The tech demo featured a BAC Mono in a circuit race on one of the game's India tracks. Interestingly, […]
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We sample the very impressive HTC Vive VR headset at EGX
TeamVVV were at EGX (the UK's largest gaming event) this year and we could not resist the chance of getting our hands on some VR tech. On show was the HTC Vive virtual reality headset which was developed in conjunction with Valve, the very same team who brought us classics such as Half-life and Portal. […]
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President of Sony wants to see Gran Turismo 7 support PlayStation VR
The President of Sony's Worldwide Studios has stated that he'd like to see Gran Turismo 7 support PlayStation VR. Talking recently with Eurogamer, Shuhei Yoshida said “Many trial tests we've been doing, some genres just work fine. One of those genres is racing games. So when Gran Turismo comes out on PS4, I'd like to […]
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Team VVV visit this year’s VR in a Bar event
VR in a Bar is a social event open to the general public which showcases the very latest in VR (Virtual Reality) technology. The event that took place in the Loading Bar, North London, gave people a chance to sample VR titles before they officially launch. Alan went along to the recent event and was […]
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Will virtual reality revolutionise racing games?
The vision of mainstream virtual reality gaming came one step closer to a reality recently, with the unveiling of Sony’s long-rumoured, Oculus Rift-rivalling headset codenamed Project Morpheus. Meanwhile, its closest competitor, the Oculus Rift, fought back with the announcement of a new Development Kit available to pre-order. And then there was the earth-shattering surprise announcement […]
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Geek Week: first look at Oculus Rift
When it comes to the future of gaming, the next generation consoles are a natural talking point as we make way for Sony's PS4 and Microsoft's Xbox One. And yet for all the graphical leaps some have argued that there's been a distinct lack of innovation showcased so far. This is where Oculus Rift comes […]
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