This week’s all-format UK charts are here courtesy of Chart Track. Despite entering the chart in fifth place last week, Codemasters’ GRID has surprisingly fallen out of the top twenty this week. Nintendo’s racing juggernaut Mario Kart 8 Deluxe continues to enjoy amazingly strong sales and is up one place this week grabbing second place […]
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Italien developer Milestone has announced Monster Energy Supercross – The Official Videogame 3 will release globally across the PlayStation 4, Xbox One, PC, Stadia, and Switch platforms on February 4, 2020. Monster Energy Supercross 3 will feature the 2019 Monster Energy Supercross season complete with 100 riders across the 450SX and 250SX classes as well […]
NewsAssetto Corsa Competizione is set to get a fairly beefy free update very soon. Update v1.1 will bring five additional car models to the sim racer along with a new track and “major game updates”. Hold. Your. Breath. ACC v1.1 will land soon on Steam! This FREE update will bring (for all ACC users) 6 […]
NewsFollowing on from the PC release in 2018, road trip game Jalopy is now gearing up for its release on Xbox One on November 1. Jalopy will see you driving your quirky Laika 601 Deluxe car throughout Eastern Europe through the day and night and come rain or shine. Check out the latest Xbox One […]
NewsShockrods, the latest game from Carmageddon developer Stainless Games, is now available on Steam. Originally intended to launch into Steam Early Access in June this year, Shockrods is now available on Steam as a full release for $24.99/ £19.49/ €20.99. Much like Carmageddon, Shockrods is a fast-paced vehicular experience but with a 6 vs 6 […]
NewsAnother interesting title revealed this week arrives in the form of ‘Inertial Drift’ which is being developed by Level 91 and published by P-Qube in the UK. A drifting game that initially gives off vibes of Initial D and Auto Modelista, but adds the unique feature of using both analogue sticks to control the drifting […]
NewsAs EGX approaches, we often receive a barrage of emails from publishers and independent developers alike announcing their new playable games due to be shown at the show. Indeed, the Indie stands have always been a highlight for discovering new and exciting ideas, and though many fail to cause a ripple, there are always odd […]
NewsTaxi Simulator puts you in the shoes of a shady taxi driver whose profession is anything but routine. Driving (drunk) through urban areas, you’ll pick up all manner of customers ranging from the drunk and horny, to the mafia who made need you to transport a tied up body or two. Some customers will drop […]
NewsThis week’s all-format UK Charts are now available courtesy of ChartTrack. Codemasters’ GRID has debuted in fifth place (two places below the excellent Mario Kart 8 Deluxe) after releasing worldwide last Friday, October 11 (players who purchased the Ultimate Edition got their hands on the title three days earlier). GRID offers players an accessible racing […]
NewsCircuit Superstars is an undeniably charming retro-inspired top-down racer which is heading to the Xbox One, PlayStation 4, Switch, and PC in 2020. Circuit Superstars combines a retro aesthetic with a somewhat realistic driving model that is easy to play but hard to master. The game features a split between on- and off-road racing from […]
NewsThe PC version of WRC 8 has just received an update bringing the game to version 1.1.1. The update addresses an issue regarding language detection and offers a new language selection option in the in-game menu. You can view the patch notes below. Patch Notes • Fixed the language detection. • Addition of a language […]
NewsNeed for Speed Heat has now officially gone gold meaning the finished game is being pressed into retail discs right now. The news came courtesy of EA’s community manager Ben Walke who also dropped a few short gameplay clips of Need for Speed Heat which can be seen below. The game has gone gold, and […]
NewsThe Bilster Berg track for RaceRoom is now available – we did tell you it was dropping very shortly. Bilster Berg can be found on the Raceroom Store for £4.39 consisting of five layouts. The track is also part of RaceRoom’s Premium Pack DLC. You can view the track in action in the newly released […]
NewsThere’s good news for RaceRoom Racing Experience players as developer Sector3 Studios has confirmed a new track is coming to the PC racing sim. The German race circuit Bilster Berg will be the latest addition to RaceRoom and is said to be arriving “very soon”. We are proud to introduce you to another unique […]
NewsSOEDESCO has announced they have changed developer for Truck Driver. The new collaboration with the Brazilian-based development studio Kokku will enable them to continue work on Truck Driver which saw its release last month across the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One consoles (a PC version will follow on November 11). The main focus for Kokku […]
NewsYou can trace the origins of GRID back to the TOCA: Race Driver series which first hit the shelves back in 2002. TOCA: Race Driver started the tradition of giving players a range of different racing disciplines that they can dip in and out of. Race Driver: GRID continued this ethos in 2008 and went […]
ReviewsPlayers who have ordered the Ultimate Edition of GRID can get hold of the game tomorrow, Tuesday, October 8, the rest of us will have to wait until Friday, October 11. To celebrate this week’s GRID release (the first GRID title since 2014’s GRID Autosport, Codemasters has released the launch trailer which you can view […]
NewsA new update for WRC 8 is now available across PC, PlayStation 4 and Xbox One bringing a wealth of bug fixes and improvements. WRC 8’s beefy career mode has seen a number of enhancements. One of the main improvements sees manufacturer reputation now earned after each rally instead of limited to manufacturer tryout events. […]
NewsVideogame site Ulvespill recently conducted an interview with Need for Speed Heat Senior Game Designer Yoni Rabinowitz and Producer John Wikberg. When asked whether or not the game will feature racing wheel support, Wikberg answered: “Right now we don’t have any wheel support for the launch”. Wheel support is just one element that we believe […]
NewsRocket League is set to get an update in December which will do away with the current loot box system in favour of a new system called Blueprints which should offer players more transparency when purchasing items. After a Rocket League match, you’ll have a chance to obtain a Blueprint. Once received, it will show […]
NewsIf you’re a regular at Team VVV, you’ll be aware of our extreme fondness for Sega’s arcade classic Daytona USA – a game which hasn’t seen a new home conversion in almost 10 years. The title is strangely absent across all current platforms and only available on Xbox One via backward compatibility, thus creating a gaping […]
NewsSector3 Studios has recently announced that the Dubai Autodrome track will be coming to PC racing sim RaceRoom Racing Experience. The Dubai Autodrome is an FIA sanctioned circuit located in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, which first opened its doors in 2004. Designed by Clive Bowen of Apex Circuit Design, the track has played host to […]
NewsReiza Studios has released some new videos and screenshots as part of their monthly developer diary update for Automobilista 2 – expected to release sometime in December 2019. Using the Madness engine (developed by Slightly Mad Studios (Project CARS 2)), Reiza Studios has improved their car audio by increasing tick rates compared to the Automobilista […]
NewsGRID, the very latest title in the long-running racing series from Codemasters, is due to release on October 11 across the PlayStation 4, Xbox One and PC. We were lucky enough to get hands-on with a preview version of the racer recently, and following on from our first gameplay video where we shared our first […]
PreviewsAs the release date for GRID draws ever nearer, you may be curious to see whether your racing wheel and associated peripherals will actually work with Codemasters’ latest creation. Fortunately, the British-based developer has revealed the full list of racing wheels and peripheral support for GRID as seen in the expansive list below. GRID allows […]
NewsRocket League developer Psyonix has collaborated with Twitch Prime to launch the very first Twitch Prime content pack available today. Prime members will be able to unlock four content packs that feature exclusive Twitch Prime in-game items by linking their Twitch accounts to their Rocket League platform of choice. Once accounts are linked, the first […]
NewsrFactor 2 owners rejoice, the Nurburgring is now finally available for the PC racing sim. When I say Nurburgring, I mean not only the modern Grand Prix layout, but also the famous Nordschleife layout, the combined Grand Prix and Nordschleife layout, and even the 24-hour version – a slight variation of the combined version. All […]
NewsAfter several entries from Evolution Studios and Milestone, the officially licensed World Rally Championship game reins were taken over by Kylotonn in 2015 with its debut title WRC 5. Kylotonn improved the series dramatically with its follow up games WRC 6 and WRC 7 releasing in 2016 and 2017 respectively. The series then took a […]
ReviewsForza Horizon 4 receives its Series 14 update today which celebrates the game’s 1st birthday, aww. The stand out additions of the Series 14 update are a number of new vehicles including a pair of McLarens in the shape of the 600 LT and the 720S. Elsewhere, you can expect to see the newly added […]
News[UPDATE]DiRT Rally 2.0 is now available on Xbox Game Pass for Xbox One as well as Xbox Game Pass for PC, the original article follows. Microsoft has revealed that DiRT Rally 2.0 will be coming to the Xbox Game Pass for PC beta in the coming weeks. The Xbox One Game Pass for PC beta […]
NewsWe’re getting ever closer to GRID‘s release date of October 11 across the PlayStation 4, Xbox One and PC, and so excitement levels are growing. To get your racing juices flowing further, Codemasters has released a fresh batch of GRID images which showcase a number of different cars, tracks and weather conditions, check them out […]
NewsWreckfest has today gone up one notch in the crazy factor thanks to the release of the “Goofy Roofs” Pack. As the name suggests, the Goofy Roofs Pack gives you a range of vehicle roof decorations for some extra fun. You can check out the newly released trailer showcasing the new roof decorations below. There […]
NewsThe development of futuristic racer Pacer is getting towards the business end, to whet our appetites further, developer R8 Games has shared a new teaser trailer showing off a brand new track. The “Ajura” circuit is set in Australia and features canyon-carved tunnels with twists akin to a rollercoaster – don’t forget the vomit bags! […]
NewsSeason 3 continues in DiRT Rally 2.0 with the addition of two famous front-wheel-drive F2 Kit Cars. The Kit Cars joining the DiRT Rally 2.0 car roster today are the Peugeot 306 Maxi and the Seat Ibiza Kit Car. Codemasters recently held a live stream showing off the Seat Ibiza Kit Car in action which […]
NewsTruck Driver has had a successful first week of sales debuting in 11th spot in this week’s UK charts. Truck Driver released late last week across the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One consoles (with a PC version to follow on November 11). Truck driving games on the consoles are a rarity these days and given […]
NewsiRacing‘s car roster is set to grow by one very shortly thanks to the latest announcement. Announced by iRacing’s Executive Vice President Steve Myers live at the Frankfurt Motorshow, the Porsche Cayman GT4 race car will be coming to iRacing to bolster its IMSA Michelin Pilot Challenge offerings. Wait what? @iRacingMyers just announced the Porsche […]
NewsCodemasters has released a fresh trailer for their upcoming racer GRID showcasing a number of the game’s unique features. The fast-paced trailer gives us a look at a range of racing action from the Audi R8 1:1 battling with the Honda CRX MightyMouse on the Okutama Sprint location to more traditional racing at the Zhejiang […]
NewsAfter a long journey, Truck Driver, a game about driving a truck (funnily enough), has come to a halt on the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One consoles. Truck driving games on the consoles are somewhat of a rarity these days so its always exciting to see a new entry in the genre. As with any […]
NewsKunos Simulazioni has announced an Intercontinental GT Pack will be coming to Assetto Corsa Competizione bringing new circuits to the racing sim. The Intercontinental GT Pack, based on the Intercontinental GT Challenge, will feature some iconic tracks including Suzuka, Mount Panorama, and Laguna Seca. Furthermore, the South African circuit Kyalami will also join the track […]
NewsAfter five years since GRID Autosport, GRID, the very latest title in the series, is due to hit shelves on October 11 across the PlayStation 4, Xbox One and PC. We were lucky enough to get hands-on with a preview version of the racer recently allowing us enough time to get to grips with a […]
PreviewsSimbin Studios UK has recently hinted that we may have the release date for GTR 3 very soon. Simbin stated that the release date for GTR 3 will be confirmed when discussions with their partners have been finalised. A follow-up statement last week confirmed the discussions were continuing. Once a release date is settled on, […]
NewsWe conclude our mini-series on WRC 8‘s training courses with a look at the segment D courses. The final set of training courses ramps up the challenge considerably. Kicking off, we had to contend with a circuit that was full of teeth-rattling bumps which were all too happy to toss our car in the air. […]
NewsToday marks the release of the hotly-anticipated officially licensed rally racer WRC 8 across the PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC (via the Epic Games Store). The title will also be made available on the Switch in October. Last year, French-based studio Kylotonn took a year off in order for them to essentially double their […]
NewsMuch to our surprise, WRC 8 amongst having 14 rallies, a revamped career mode, and more training courses than you can shake a stick at, also has a small “open-world” area which enables you to explore certain areas. Before you get too excited the feature is limited – still, we had a lot of fun […]
NewsWe continue our mini-series on WRC 8‘s training courses with a look at segment C. Training courses C consist of five different configurations which start with a very simple oval layout to ease you into the action. Once again we opt for our favourite rally car class: WRC 2. After a fairly simple start, we […]
NewsCodemasters has today confirmed that the DiRT Rally 2.0 World Championship will begin on September 10. In partnership with Motorsport Network, the competitive gaming Championship is open to all players across the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One consoles as well as on the PC platform. The DiRT Rally 2.0 World Championship heats will be played […]
NewsRally fans who own the Digital Deluxe Edition of WRC 8 can play the game today some two days before the game goes on general sale. To celebrate the launch of the Digital Deluxe Edition of WRC 8, Bigben has released a new trailer showcasing the game’s different classics cars which span several decades from […]
NewsContinuing on from our first training mode video, we once again dive into WRC 8’s training courses to take a look at the circuits which belong to segment B. Training courses B consist of five different configurations which mix things up to keep you on your toes. Once again we opt for our favourite rally […]
NewsWRC 8 will release across the PlayStation 4, Xbox One and PC in a matter of days now, September 5 (not forgetting the Switch release in October), and so our excitement levels are growing tremendously. Rather than diving into any one of the fourteen rallies on offer we have recently been having some fun with […]
NewsF1 2019 gave you the chance to compete in Formula 2 races for the first time in the series and Codemasters are not stopping there for this year’s officially licensed Formula One game. In the coming weeks, Codemasters will release a digital update giving you access to the full 2019 season. To whet your appetites […]
NewsWe’re just a matter of days away from the release of the much-anticipated WRC 8, the official video game of the FIA World Rally Championship, to ramp up the excitement Bigben and KT Racing has shared their latest glimpse behind the scenes of WRC 8. The latest developer diaries follow KT Racing’s Art Director, Amaury […]
NewsI believe it’s fair to say that Codemasters has been keeping its cards close to its chest regarding the car list in the upcoming GRID title. That has now changed thanks to a new information blowout which unveils a further 41 vehicles which compliment the previously revealed 19 cars for a grand total of sixty. […]
NewsWe’ve been lucky enough to get our hands on a preview version of WRC 8 and have got stuck into the first hour or so of the revamped career mode for your viewing pleasure. WRC 8’s career mode feels very different from earlier games in the series thanks to an abundance of new features which […]
NewsThe Series 13 update for Forza Horizon 4 is now available bringing with it no less than six (incredible) Porsche models as the game pays homage to the famous German auto manufacturer. Ranging from classic examples from the 1950s to the 1970s to models that are still fresh out of the factory, the incredible range […]
NewsLast June saw the release of the PC version of the demolition-derby style racer Wreckfest after almost five years in an early access state. Today is the turn of console gamers as the racer is now available across the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One consoles, yay. We’ve waited many years for this moment just as you […]
NewsToday at Gamescom we heard the surprise announcement of SnowRunner – the follow-up to the trucking sim hit MudRunner. Developed by Saber Interactive and published by Focus Home Interactive, SnowRunner is being billed as the ultimate off-road experience, made bigger and better with “stunning visuals, advanced simulation physics, massive maps and vehicles, and the introduction […]
NewsThe console version of Wreckfest has almost become the stuff of legend over the years. We’ve been covering the early access PC version of the game (then known as “Next Car Game”) since it first appeared in…wait for it…2013! Many years and updates have passed and in the middle of 2018, we learned that the […]
PreviewsOverpass gives you the opportunity to get behind the wheel of several off-road vehicles as you take on an array of natural and man-made obstacles. Originally scheduled for release in October this year across the PlayStation 4, Xbox One and PC, the launch date has now slipped into February 2020 allowing the developer time to […]
NewsJust days after the official Need for Speed Heat reveal, Electronic Arts has surprisingly revealed the complete car list for the racer which is scheduled to release in November across the PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC. Need for Speed Heat will see the series return to its “ultimate street racer versus cop fantasy” and […]
NewsFord’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 […]
NewsFollowing the official reveal a few days ago, EA has today released a gameplay trailer of Need for Speed Heat giving us a tantalising glimpse of what’s to come. The lengthy trailer (which gives us around three and a half minutes gameplay) first introduces us to the fictional setting of “Palm City” before teasing us […]
NewsElectronic Arts (EA) have today confirmed the latest game in the long-running Need for Speed franchise is indeed called Need for Speed Heat. The arcade racer, developed by Ghost Games, will release worldwide on November 8 across the PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC platforms. If you can’t wait that long, you can get in […]
NewsMore Need for Speed rumours have surfaced very recently lending more weight to the supposed “Heat” name. Reddit user DanLiGamin (via GTPlanet) spotted the URL “nfs-heat-reveal-trailer” which redirects to the official Need For Speed YouTube channel. The same Reddit user even a captured thumbnail supposedly from the upcoming reveal trailer giving us a look at […]
NewsCodemasters has confirmed that DiRT Rally 2.0‘s Season Three and Four DLC content will be available from August 27. Season Three sees the return of rallies Finland and Greece as well as brand new vehicles including the Peugeot 206 Rally, the 2001 Subaru Impreza, and more. Besides the rallies and cars, players will also be […]
NewsFans eagerly awaiting the reveal for the upcoming Need for Speed title will not have long to wait. A countdown has appeared on the official Need for Speed website which points to the game’s reveal this Wednesday, August 14 (3pm UK time). Following the reveal this Wednesday, the game will also be shown off at […]
NewsCodemasters has finally added virtual reality support to DiRT Rally 2.0 – though only for players on the PC with Oculus headsets. Upon installing the latest “version 1.7” update, players of the rally racing game on Steam will be able to experience the game using their Oculus devices. This, the developers claim, will allow players […]
NewsJalopy, the slightly bizarre road trip simulation game set in the former Eastern Bloc, will be making its console debut on September 27 when it launches on the Xbox One. Jalopy has caused quite a stir on the PC already and has amassed a very impressive tally of “half a million players” according to the […]
NewsForza developer Turn 10 Studios has outlined the features of the final major content update for Forza Motorsport 7. Of the new additions, perhaps the most significant is the new online race disqualification feature. Limited to private lobbies and the Forza Race Regulations-enabled public hopper, the tool will automatically kick the offending driver out of […]
NewsBigben has today revealed the different editions and pre-order bonus content for WRC 8, the upcoming official video game of the FIA World Rally Championship. WRC 8, now available for pre-order, will be released on September 5 across the PlayStation 4, Xbox One, PC and sometime in October on the Nintendo Switch. Players can choose […]
NewsAn entry for “Need for Speed Heat” has been listed on Austrian video game store Gameware.at along with what looks like an obvious placeholder box art. Sadly no new information is obtainable from the listing (seen below) on a game that is expected to be officially revealed at Gamescom in just a few short weeks. […]
NewsThe upcoming GRID reboot’s car roster has been fleshed out again, with developer Codemasters confirming additional road and racing vehicles for its multi-platform title. Of the 10 new cars that have been announced, perhaps the highlight is the two Daytona Prototype racing cars that have now been confirmed for GRID: the Acura ARX-05 and the […]
NewsWith the recent release of FIA European Truck Racing Championship, we crack open the title to reveal all of its game modes, tracks, and more courtesy of our very latest overview video. To say truck racing games on the console are rare is understating it, so we were more than a little intrigued when the […]
NewsSlightly Mad Studios’ CEO Ian Bell has recently taken to Twitter teasing details on their upcoming racing title Project CARS 3. According to Bell, Project CARS 3 is going to be a “Revolution” (teasing both a fundamental change in direction and the supposed name of the sequel “Project CARS Revolution”). The next Project CARS is […]
NewsBigBen has released a new gameplay video which gives us an overview of the newly revamped career mode for WRC 8. It’s fair to say the career modes in WRC 5, WRC 6, and WRC 7 were very similar and in need of a refresh. Thankfully the new career mode in WRC 8 is radically […]
NewsWith today’s release of FIA European Truck Racing Championship, we thought it fitting to take the game for a spin. We take to the very undulating Belgian circuit of Zolder for a quick race where we throw all caution to the wind and put the peddle to the metal. Of course, in order to really […]
NewsToday marks the release of FIA European Truck Racing Championship, the official racing simulation of the ETRC, across the PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC, with a Nintendo Switch version to follow on August 5. Developed by N Racing, the game will use the KT Engine which has been utilised to create several recent racing […]
NewsA revamped version of the Wales Rally (from the original DiRT Rally) is now available for DiRT Rally 2.0. The Wales Rally, available now across all three platforms, will see you navigate the wet and slippery gravel roads as you drive through forest areas which open up giving you ample opportunity to stamp on the […]
NewsCodemasters has shown off more aspects of its upcoming GRID reboot, in the title’s first official gameplay trailer. According to the developer, the upcoming racer’s new “Race for Glory” gives prospective players a taste of the “intense racing action” they’ll take part in as they progress through the game, across the various disciplines represented in […]
NewsVersion 1.6 of DiRT Rally 2.0 is now available (across all platforms) which addresses a range of bugs as well as a few tweaks based on fan feedback. Perhaps the biggest highlight of today’s update is the new audio package for the iconic Lancia Delta S4. The updated audio features recordings of the real-world Delta […]
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