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News Battlezone Gold Edition blasting onto PS4, Xbox One, PC and Switch

Battlezone 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 […]

News WipEout Omega Collection might just be the best racing experience on PSVR

We recently got stuck into the free PSVR update for WipEout Omega Collection and were left very surprised, to say the least. Visually, WipEout Omega Collection in PSVR looks stunning thanks to its vibrant colours, impressive particle effects, and incredible levels of detail in the environments which seem to have lost very little in the […]

News GT Sport v1.15 update first look

Version 1.15 of Gran Turismo Sport launched today and brought with it a host of new content, chief of which are thirteen new cars and the famous Japanese track of Tsukuba. We jumped on the new update and took to the Japanese track in a couple of Japanese cars, namely the Nissan Skyline GT-R R33, […]

News Tomorrow’s GT Sport update adds 13 cars, Tsukuba, VR time trials & more

Gran Turismo Sport is set to get a very large update tomorrow, Thursday, March 29, which will add a host of new content and features. Version 1.15 will add 13 new cars to boost the ever-expanding roster of vehicles. New additions include the rather bonkers Gran Turismo Red Bull X 2014 in two guises, the iconic […]

News WipEout Omega Collection’s free PSVR update out now

We're are happy to report that WipEout Omega Collection's long-awaited free PSVR update has now gone live. It's just a case of updating the title and then strapping on your headset for some fast-paced VR racing. You can select any game mode, and play the full game in virtual reality from start to finish. The […]

News PlayStation VR support coming to WipEout Omega Collection in early 2018

PlayStation VR compatibility will be coming to WipEout Omega Collection, via a free update scheduled for release in early 2018. Officially announced during the PlayStation Experience showcase event, the VR update for WipEout Omega Collection will allow players to race on every track in the game using the PlayStation VR headset. Full head tracking when […]

News Gran Turismo Sport looks spellbinding in VR

Racing games have left a lot to be desired on PSVR so far, but Gran Turismo Sport is showing some strong potential. Following our Gran Turismo Sport first look, we sampled the game in virtual reality using the PSVR headset and came away suitably impressed. Put simply, Gran Turismo Sport looks spellbinding in VR. Sadly, […]

News Futuristic arcade space racer Radial-G lands on PSVR

The fast-paced PSVR compatible futuristic racer Radial-G: Racing Revolved is now available on the PlayStation 4 console following its release on the PC earlier this year. The anti-gravity racer features tracks with a tubular design which can be tackled with full 360-degree rotation. Rather than a racer with PSVR compatibility added, Radial-G was built from […]

Reviews Tiny Trax review

It’s been a relatively quiet period for PSVR, despite a wide range of experimental titles on the PC. Sony’s hardware has been somewhat limited on that front. This makes Tiny Trax a welcome addition to the format using a novel overhead slot car viewpoint but is it a useful gameplay mechanic or a gimmick lacking […]

News PSVR miniature racer Tiny Trax releases next week

It’s not everyday we see a new racer dedicated to the world of VR, so it was a pleasant surprise to first see Tiny Trax, by FuturLab, which requires use of the PlayStation VR headset to play. The miniature slot-car racer releases on July 25 and challenges players to keep up speed by clever use […]

Interviews Wipeout Omega Collection Interview with John McLaughin

Recently we’ve seen a resurgence in classic titles being revisited, this comes as a welcome addition to the modern gaming roster. These titles hark back to a simpler age where tutorials were unnecessary, simply press start, learn the buttons and you’re good to go. These titles now being brought bang up to date with modern […]

News E3 2017: Gran Turismo Sport PSVR gameplay

Considering it's Sony's leading first party racing game for the PS4, Gran Turismo Sport had a surprisingly lackluster showing at E3. While the Gran Turismo Sport E3 trailer was more rousing than the underwhelming initial reveal trailer and we finally got confirmation that the game will be released sometime this autumn, Gran Turismo Sport was […]

Features DiRT Rally is even more pulse-pounding on PSVR

Racing games are the perfect platform for virtual reality games. Donning a VR headset not only increases the immersion allowing you to look around virtual car cockpits, being able to look into corners, follow the apex and monitor your track position offers competitive advantages too. It’s a shame, then, that the current crop of racing […]

Reviews DriveClub VR review

As the first standalone racing game available for early adopters of the PlayStation VR headset, DriveClub VR has a lot to live up to – especially with Gran Turismo Sport still out of the race on PlayStation 4. This will also be many people’s introduction to VR racing, so if the experience is subpar at […]

News GT Sport looks like it has a mode to rival ForzaVista

As many of you will know, ForzaVista is a mode found in recent Forza titles which enables players to walk around their car, open a number of panels and learn more about their chosen vehicle by selecting various highlighted parts. Judging by a recent official PlayStation VR video to come out of Japan (seen above), […]

News Here’s our first impressions of DiRT Rally using the PSVR

Today marked the release of the PSVR DLC add-on for DiRT Rally. Naturally, we were more than excited to try our game of the year in the VR medium and using a racing wheel. In the video below we share with you our first two events. Kicking off, we take on a German rally stage […]

News DiRT Rally’s PSVR update will be here before end of month

Codemasters Chief Designer Paul Coleman recently conducted an AMA session on the official DiRT subreddit where community members asked a number of questions about Codemasters upcoming titles and projects. One such question was directed at DiRT Rally's upcoming PSVR add-on release which Coleman shed some light on. According to Coleman, we can expect the PSVR […]

Reviews Battlezone review

Battlezone for the PlayStation VR is a modern re-imagining of the 1980 classic of the same name. Like the original, you are in control of a powerful and deadly battle-tank fending off enemies from every imaginable angle. However, the modern take on the game trades in its original wire-frame vector graphics in favour of fully […]

News DiRT Rally PSVR update coming soon, new 2 player mode

We had a good idea something big was coming for DiRT Rally and here it is: DiRT Rally will be getting PlayStation VR compatibility. The surprise announcement came today courtesy of the Codemasters blog which states that PSVR compatibility will be added in the coming weeks. The update will be made available for existing players […]

News Battlezone VR overview video

You could say the racing genre is tailor-made for virtual reality and we’d certainly not argue with you there. Being in the cockpit of a car helps to lessen any ill effects thanks to the reference point provided. This is of course true of other cockpit-based titles such as Battlezone which remains one of the […]

News Free Battlezone update will introduce new 80’s inspired Classic Mode

Battlezone, one of the strongest PlayStation VR (PSVR) titles available right now, will benefit from a free update next week which sees the inclusion of a new (or should that be old?) Classic Mode. The v1.03 update, coming December 20, will promise to take you all the way back to the title’s eighties roots (albeit […]

News Ace Combat 7 announced for PS4, PSVR compatibility confirmed

The long running Ace Combat series is set to get a seventh installment, confirmed for the PlayStation 4 for the first time for release some time in 2017. If that wasn’t exciting enough for fans, its has also been confirmed that the title will be compatible with the PlayStation VR (PSVR) headset which could prove […]

News Battlezone will look better on PS4 Pro

One of the PlayStation VR’s best launch titles is about to get better. A new patch has been released for Battlezone adding support for the upcoming PlayStation 4 Pro console with graphical improvements offering a “offering a crisper, more vibrant experience”, including improved dynamic lighting in the cockpit view and reflections. Furthermore, the patch also […]

News TeamVVV’s PSVR Impressions podcast

We have been busy with PlayStation's virtual reality headset of late and decide to get together for a chat about the new tech and provide our early impressions of it. The PlayStation VR is essentially a budget route in to the world of VR and you have to bare that in mind when using it. […]

News Monowheels VR is an upcoming vehicular combat title set in a dystopian world

Monowheels VR is an upcoming vehicular combat title which will be compatible with a number of VR headsets including PlayStation VR, HTC Vive and the Samsung Gear VR. As the name suggests, you pilot a single-wheeled vehicle complete with bike-like controls and race against other mono wheel vehicles in a dystopian future. Much like as […]

News Battlezone brings its intense 4-player tank battle action to the PSVR

Developer Rebellion has released their much anticipated tank combat title Battlezone today to coincide with the release of the PlayStation VR. The VR title is available now in both boxed and digital form and to coincide with the launch we of course have the obligatory trailer. The trailer, seen below, references the original Balltezone game […]

News The PlayStation VR headset launches today

The time has actually arrived, the PlayStation VR headset is available as of today and could well mark the start of a true gaming revolution. The PlayStation VR follows in the footsteps of the Oculus Rift and HTC Vive headsets, however unlike those two products the PlayStation VR is very much a budget entry level […]

News Driveclub VR demo will come bundled in with PlayStation VR headset

Sony has recently announced they will be throwing in a free demo disc with the PlayStation VR (PSVR) headset when it launches on October 13. Eight games will be included in the demo disc including Driveclub VR which has impressed those that have been lucky enough to try the title. Drivelcub VR will include new tracks […]

News Trackmania Turbo is getting PlayStation VR support in November

With the recent unveiling of DriveClub VR and confirmation that Gran Turismo Sport will support VR, PS4 owners have plenty of racing games to look forward to experiencing with the PlayStation VR headset. Trackmania Turbo can now also be added to that list, as Ubisoft have confirmed a free patch will add PS VR support […]

News Driveclub VR looks and feels amazing according to these guys

Driveclub VR was officially announced a few days back at Gamescom following the Japan leak last month. David Jackson from PlayStation Access got a hands on with the VR title at Gamescom and was very impressed from the off stating “it looks incredible in VR” and “it's like being in a real car”. In particular […]

News Driveclub VR confirmed as launch title for PlayStation VR in Japan

Sony have confirmed that Driveclub VR will release at the same time as the PlayStation VR headset in Japan. The virtual reality version of Driveclub is said to contain a collection of new tracks according to Driveclub's former Director Paul Rustchynsky (you can see his tweet below) along with realistic 3D audio. The new tracks […]

News GT Sport’s photomode allows for inside car shots

For those Gran Turismo players that enjoy taking pictures I have some very good news: you'll soon be able to take pictures of all your favourite cars from within the car itself in GT Sport. GT Sport will mark the very first time this feature will be available to players who have longed for ability […]

News Earn a real-world racing license through GT Sport

Gran Turismo's top man Kazunori Yamauchi was recently joined by Gamespot and discussed a number of facts for the upcoming GT sport title including the fact that you can earn a real racing license. Although it is classed as a “real racing license” it is actually a digital license which can be earned after achieving […]

Previews First look at WRC 6 with the Oculus Rift VR

The addition of VR support for this year's upcoming officially licensed rally racer WRC 6 was a pleasant surprise. We get our first look at WRC 6 within the virtual reality medium via some off screen shot gameplay from the E3 show floor. Of course from this perspective it's very hard to really understand what […]

News Details on GT Sport’s “Sportsmanship” system come to light

Gran Turismo fansite GTPlanet recently caught up with Polyphony boss Kazunori Yamauchi to ask him some questions on GT Sport's matchmaking and reputation systems. Anyone who's played Gran Turismo 6's online component will attest to its chaotic nature with players taking shortcuts and ramming all too common with little to no ramifications. With the release […]

News WRC 6 preview: super special stage gameplay

We continue our preview coverage of WRC 6 with a look at a super special stage from the E3 show floor. Although it is hard to hear due to all of the background noise it does seem as though the cars sounds are more mechanical and meatier than before. The graphics too look improved over […]

News WRC 6: New country, tyre compounds, improved visuals & more

WRC 6 is due out for release this Autumn for the PC, PlayStation 4 and Xbox One platforms. We recently caught up with the publisher BigBen Interactive who revealed plenty of details for the upcoming rally racer. We previously learned about the new physics and damage model for WRC 6 which you can check out here. […]

News Here’s our thoughts on the recently released official GT Sport direct feed gameplay

Last week Polyphony released some direct feed footage of GT Sport and we decide to share with you our thoughts. Visually GT Sport looked a little better than the previous footage we've seen with some impressive lighting effects and reflections. The audio department still needs a fair amount of attention however, although we do expect […]

News WRC 6 will feature new sound, physics and damage models

We recently caught up with the guys responsible for the upcoming rally racer WRC 6 and learned a great deal about the title developed by Kylotonn Games. First and foremost WRC 6 will feature not only a new physics model but also the tyre, damage, differential and suspension models will also be new too. The […]

News WRC 6 confirmed for PlayStation VR

BigBen Interactive and Kylotonn Games have confirmed that WRC 6 will be compatible with the PlayStation VR headset. Furthermore Kylotonn are currently toying with the idea of bringing out a special VR edition for the PlayStation VR. We recently had the opportunity to see how WRC 6 is shaping up at E3, the development team […]

News GT Sport: Racing the Audi R18 at the Tokyo Expressway

Our very last GT Sport gameplay video from the London reveal once again gives us a look at the Tokyo Expressway. The Tokyo Expressway is of course one of the new tracks that will feature in GT sport and we attack it driving the extremely powerful Audi R18. The video is split into two screens: […]

News GT Sport’s ‘Sport mode’ will get dedicated servers

Polyphony and Gran Turismo's top man Kazunori Yamauchi recently spoke with Inside Playstation and confirmed that GT Sport's sport mode will have dedicated servers. The servers will host races for up to 20 players and should provide a decent foundation for solid and stable races which is paramount especially for high level competitions recognised by […]

News GT Sport DLC will come “fairly quickly” after title’s release

Japanese magazine Famitsu recently caught up with Polyphony's top man Kazunori Yamauchi and brought up the subject of DLC for the upcoming PlayStation 4 racer. According to Yamauchi, DLC for GT Sport will be arriving in a timely manner and fans won't have to wait as long as they did with Gran Turismo 5 on […]

News We sample the new Northern Isle Speedway track in GT Sport

Our latest preview video of GT Sport features the new Northern Isle Speedway. The Northern Isle Speedway is a short oval track and you can soon clock up the laps especially if you are driving a GT3 racer like we are from Aston Martin. With E3 kicking very shortly anticipation for new details on GT […]

News GT Sport’s E3 gameplay trailer released early, watch it here

Polyphony have surprisingly already released their E3 trailer for GT Sport. Just as before the new trailer is a gameplay trailer rather than a cinematic one and showcases many of the upcoming title's features. The trailer gives us another look at some of the social features found within GT Sport along with a brief look […]

News Moto Racer 4 confirmed for PlayStation VR, new trailer

Developers Microids and Artefacts Studios have revealed that their upcoming arcade racer Moto Racer 4 will be compatible with Sony's PlayStation VR headset. The exciting and unexpected news was confirmed in a new trailer as seen below. Moto Racer will once again revive the old formula from previous Moto Racer games (which have accumulated over […]

News GT Sport Gameplay: Bugatti Vision GT at the Tokyo Speedway

We continue our preview coverage of Gran Turismo Sport with a look at the Bugatti Vision GT racing at the Tokyo Speedway. It wasn't long before we noticed, while racing on the Tokyo Speedway, just how dead the environment felt to us. In many ways it almost has a Ridge Racer feel to it with […]

News Project CARS VR action with the Formula C at Imola

We continue our Project CARS coverage with another session with the HTC VR headset. This time around we visit the world famous Imola circuit and strap ourselves into a virtual Formula C car. The action is viewed from the left eye perspective as we look around our cockpit and check our mirrors to familiarise ourselves […]

Interviews GT Sport Unveiling: Kazunori Yamauchi Q and A

We were lucky enough to attend the recently held GT Sport unveiling in London and along with getting our hands on the upcoming racer we also joined Kazunori Yamauchi at the press conference. Yamauchi answers a number of questions including our very own where we asked about the possibility of any open-wheeled racing in GT […]

News Racing around Brands Hatch in GT Sport

We strap into the racing Corvette and take part in a couple of laps at the Brands Hatch circuit at the recently held GT Sport event in London. Alan just about manages to squeeze himself into one of the Gran Turismo pods and with no sound has to use the gear change indicator as a […]

News Gran Turismo: Lots more Vision GT cars coming, project not even 50% complete

In a recent interview with GTPlanet, Polyphony's top man Kazunori Yamauchi revealed that there will be more Vision GT cars coming to Gran Turismo. Indeed the project is not even 50% complete according to Kaz so expect lots more futuristic designs from car manufacturers across the globe. Kaz also confirmed that there will be no […]

News 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 […]

News 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 […]

News 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 […]

News 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 […]

News 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 […]

News 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 […]

News 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). […]

News 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, […]

News 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 […]