It was the Christmas of 1992 when I was introduced to the first two titles in the Sonic the Hedgehog series courtesy of a shiny new Sega Megadrive (or Genesis if you prefer). I’ve always held the Sonic series close to my heart despite its much publicised checkered past. However, there has been one Sonic-themed […]
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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 […]
ReviewsFor the first time in gaming history the official Formula 1 game will be released to coincide with just the second race of the real season – of course we are in unusual times and the game which we play this year will bear zero resemblance to the actual calendar. But rather than replicate a […]
ReviewsBigmoon Entertainment, the Portuguese developer better known as an art studio for hit games franchises such as MotoGP and WRC, recently acquired the Dakar licence. An open-world annual rallying event known for endurance and reliability would surely be a great foundation for turning it into a computer game, especially with other open-world racing titles out […]
ReviewsF1 2018 is the fourth iteration of F1 in the current console generation. F1 2017 was an excellent title and deservedly received a 9/10 from us. The foundation was set and I was keen to see how various elements would move on, besides the challenge of integrating the halo, so how did it do? On […]
ReviewsManagement simulations have been a staple of the games industry for as long as I can remember. Fond memories of Grand Prix World from Microprose on PC using mods that brought it up to date captured motorsport management perfectly. Then came a drought for about 15 years where nothing substantial came about, until PlaySport Games […]
ReviewsFormula One’s ongoing strategy to reach bigger audiences has reached a new level with VirtTrade’s excellent trading card game on mobile that utilises the full licence capabilities of Formula One. Out already on iOS with an Android version due later this month and downloadable for free on both platforms, F1 Trading Card Game 2018 (F1TCG) takes […]
NewsThis years Formula One World Championship has genuinely been one of the most exciting for years, with the resurgence of Ferrari and Vettel bringing a real challenge to Mercedes who have dominated the V6 hybrid era. What better time then for Codemasters to come on-form and deliver a product that is simply better in every […]
ReviewsThe original Motorsport Manager Mobile game released back in 2014 was a fun and enjoyable experience, albeit simple and quite easy to complete. Playsport Games released a desktop version at the end of last year to much success but have returned to their roots with Motorsport Manager 2 on iOS (an Android version is due […]
ReviewsThe wait is over. Formula 1 is back for a new season this weekend as we return to Albert Park in Melbourne for the start of the 2017 Formula One World Championship. To kickoff the season and TeamVVV coverage of F1 this year, we have produced a podcast discussing all the key points from the […]
NewsThere have been many attempts at motorsport management sims but few have ever been able to capture the true nuances of Formula One in particular. For years we have seen annual updates of football management sims masterfully recreated in the Football Manager and Championship Manager franchises, but it has been 17 years since the last proper take on F1 management gaming […]
ReviewsWhen asked, “what is your favourite F1 game of all time” my immediate answer has been Geoff Crammond’s GP3: 2000 Edition. Whilst not the most graphically superior racing game even at the time, what it did have was pure realism and racing depth which is rare to find in a gaming realm. Well, 15 years […]
ReviewsWith the close of the 2015 F1 championship with Mercedes dominating a rather lacklustre season in terms of actual racing, we take a look at the return of F1 gaming by Codemasters that was released back in the summer. At first glance, F1 2015 is a wonderful representation of a racing game for the modern […]
ReviewsMany column inches have been written and opinions viewed on websites about what should be done with Formula One. Regardless of what is done, the best driver in the best car normally wins. Over the last twenty years the title has been split across nine drivers – having had four years of Sebastian Vettel domination […]
NewsFormat: Sony PlayStation 4 Controller: DualShock4 Setup: Default settings / 60% AI The concept of Project Cars when it was first proposed is the embodiment for me, of the perfect racing game. No need to start off in a production Honda Jazz (or equivalent), or purchase and tweak components, be limited on progression in a game based on […]
NewsLewis Hamilton started his defense of the World Championship with a comfortable race victory around Albert Park today in Melbourne. Dominating where it mattered this weekend with pole position in qualifying yesterday and the race win today, he scored the 30th race win for Mercedes team and his own 34th win of his career. To […]
News2014 saw Formula One embark on a new era for the sport. Gone were the screeching V8 naturally aspirated engines and in came the hybrid technology of V6 turbo power units, harnessing energy recovery systems. Formula One had come of age to reflect a society that demands engine performance on minimal fuel. It had many […]
NewsAs 2014 draws to a close and tomorrow we can begin to get excited for the start of the 2015 Formula One World Championship, Formula One went through a year of transition in 2014 and perhaps has left us with an uncertain future. Here are our highlights and thoughts… Driver of the Year 3rd Place […]
FeaturesWhether you are into games, televison or movies we all like memorabilia from each medium that relate to our favourites of each. A company called Numskull are now providing a great selection of product across some gaming brands including Capcom, Sega and PlayStation. For PlayStation fans there are PlayStation themed wallets, gift card holders, socks, […]
NewsLewis Hamilton is a double World Champion after taking victory in Abu Dhabi this evening. Unfortunately we did not see a battle on track to decide the championship as Mercedes' reliability came into the equation again as Nico Rosberg's car that faltered mid-race and saw him eventually finish outside of the points, resulting in Hamilton […]
NewsNico Rosberg scores his 11th pole position of 2014 and places the pressure further onto Lewis Hamilton in the battle for the championship, with his Mercedes teammate on the front row in second place. Jenson Button outqualifies his teammate in what might be a crucial race for the Englishman who may be racing in his […]
NewsNico Rosberg tales the penultimate chequered flag of the year and his first win since his home race back in July to win the 2014 Brazilian Grand Prix. In a closely fought battle and a race where Lewis did make a mistake that potentially sacrificed his chance of winning today, Nico Rosberg reduces the gap […]
NewsFrom Austin last weekend the F1 circus arrives in Interlagos, Brazil for the penultimate round of the F1 Championship in 2014. The Caterham and Marussia teams are still missing, but sadly the Marussia team is officially no more, having announced it is to be wound up. While the discussion off track is all about the […]
NewsLewis Hamilton makes his case even firmer for the 2014 World Championship with a great drive to win in Austin, Texas – his third win in the United States in the four US Grand Prix he has raced in. It was a good return to form for F1 on track after weeks of misery and […]
NewsRosberg leads a tenth Mercedes front-row lockout and sixth consecutive in 2014. The Formula One circus arrived in Austin this weekend a little smaller than it has been in recent times with Caterham and Marussia announcing they have gone into administration. The F1 commercial partner allowing both teams a two-race leave of absence without penalty […]
NewsOfficially licensed motorsport games are always initially focused on meeting the expectations of a set group of people. Formula One is the most popular, with MotoGP and WRC following suit. So when Milestone announced they were making a game around Motocross, they have a challenge in getting it to a much wider audience. The result […]
Reviews(This review was carried out on PlayStation 3 version) F1 2014 is the fifth Codemasters game in the Formula One franchise to be released on the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 consoles, and likely to be their last appearance ahead of F1 2015 on PS4 and Xbox One around May next year. The sport itself […]
ReviewsLewis Hamilton won a rather lacklustre Grand Prix in Russia with the race being over at the first corner after a mistake from Rosberg resullting in writing off his set of tyres causing a first-lap pitstop. A recovery drive back to second place and 52-laps on one set of tyres was very impressive. Mercedes won […]
NewsFormula One resumes in sombre mood after the events of last weekend and the thoughts of everyone at TeamVVV are very much with Jules Bianchi as we hope for good news on his situation. Marussia opting to run the single car of Max Chilton this weekend, with a poignant and respectful statement of having Jules […]
NewsLewis Hamilton won his third successive race and eighth of the year in Japan and extends his lead to 10 points in the title race. However the race ended on lap 44, nine laps short of the total due to a crash involving Adrian Sutil and Jules Bianchi. At time of reporting, Bianchi is unconscious […]
NewsWith attention off track looking firmly at Vettel's announcement of leaving his championship winning team for the Scuderia in 2015, there was a matter of finding out who will be on pole position in Suzuka for this weekend's Japanese Grand Prix. Mercedes are once again in a league of their own this weekend with pace […]
NewsSebastian Vettel has rolled the dice and in a decision made just last night, informed his manager of his resignation from the Red Bull Racing team and will serve his notice through to the end of this season. Christian Horner announced Vettel's decision to the media in the Suzuka paddock stating that the four-time champion […]
NewsLewis Hamilton's dream came true this evening in Singapore, taking a brilliant seventh win of the year and bringing him well and truly back into the championship fight with teammate Rosberg retiring due to an electrical fault early on. It wasn't all Hamilton's way having to create a 26-second gap within 15 laps late in […]
NewsLewis Hamilton secured his 37th career pole position and sixth this year with teammate a whisker away alongside him on the front row for tomorrow's Singapore Grand Prix. The British driver finished ahead by 0.007 seconds from Rosberg with a resurgent Red Bull completing the second row. Alonso is in close territory in fifth. This […]
NewsLewis Hamilton succeeded taking his 28th career victory to rapturous applause on the podium in Italy today. He did not make it easy for himself after a poor start but drove back through from fourth place to take the win after Rosberg made two unforced errors. As it happened… The Mercedes duo secured a sixth […]
NewsIt is a career 36th pole position for Lewis Hamilton as the title battle resumes in Italy. Teammate and Championship leader Nico Rosberg qualified in second place to join Hamilton on the front row, 0.274 seconds behind. The Williams pair of Valteri Bottas and Felipe Massa took the second row and likely to be battling […]
NewsThe 2014 F1 Championship resumed at the historic Monza circuit, north of Milan in Italy today. Following a tense Driver's Press Conference yesterday with both Mercedes F1 drivers in attendance claiming that the Spa spat has now been forgotten, it was Nico Rosberg that performed the better at the end of the days running, with […]
NewsFormula One is finally in the news for the right reasons. It isn't about the sound or where the sport is racing next year or the finances involved to keep a team afloat. F1 has a rivalry that is the nearest to a Hill vs Schumacher; Prost vs. Senna or Hunt vs. Lauda. The incident […]
NewsDaniel Ricciardo ensured Christian Horner's foot tapping was justified as he won a third race in 2014 despite a late charge from Nico Rosberg. Ricciardo now becomes a strong potential in the championship title, now 35 points behind a non-scoring Lewis Hamilton at the Belgian Grand Prix. Lewis Hamilton was the victim in a clash […]
NewsNico Rosberg secured his fourth consecutive pole position in a wet qualifying session in Belgium this afternoon, with a time of 2:05.591 and 0.228 seconds clear of Lewis Hamilton in second place. However it was the nearly 2-second gap to Vettel in third place that continues to show the sheer dominance of the Mercedes package […]
NewsAs reported by Forbes, the Lotus F1 squad revealed that last year is made a record loss within motorsport of $107.9m. Not the sort of record an F1 team wants to make, but it highlights how a team that under a previous guise as a Renault works-team won the world championship twice just 9 years […]
NewsIt was situation normal after the summer break with the Mercedes duo of Nico Rosberg and Lewis Hamilton taking the top spots respectively around the 4.35 mile circuit in FP1. All teams looked to cover their testing programs as typical for a first session but it gave valuable track time for new parts and aerodynamic […]
NewsTwenty minutes into FP1 in Belgium and Twitter is a flutter with news from Graeme Lowden, Marussia CEO that their driver Max Chilton, ousted from the team lineup yesterday will be back in the car for FP2 and for the rest of the weekend. Heartache for Rossi however who will now only appear in FP1 […]
NewsAs the Formula One circus gathers in Belgium after the summer break, the grid will appear slightly different with both Caterham and Marussia annoucing changes ahead of the start of the weekend. Yesterday, Caterham announced that Kamui Kobayashi would be replaced for this weekend by 3-times Le Mans winner and F1 rookie Andre Lotterer and […]
NewsOver the past month we’ve had 11 new cars and 22 drivers all claiming that this will be “their year” and thousands of kilometres in testing completed. This weekend the 2013 season starts in Melbourne, Australia, and we get to see whether any great strides have been made during the off season. I’m only going to […]
FeaturesThe 2012 season draws to a close and Sebastian Vettel wins his third consecutive World Drivers' Championship in a car that has taken its third consecutive World Constructors Championship, Red Bull-Renault. Kimi Raikkonen said earlier this year in what was one of his best quotes of the year: “The winner is the one who scores […]
FeaturesThe one driver in Formula One people across the world either love or love to hate is Lewis Hamilton. No one can deny he is one of the most talented drivers in the world and, in the current breed of F1 drivers, sits alongside Fernando Alonso and Sebastian Vettel. Yet his life away from F1 […]
FeaturesIn 1995, a soon-to-be double world champion announced he had signed a long-term agreement to drive for Ferrari from 1996. His name was Michael Schumacher. Ferrari had not won a championship since 1983, and their only win was at Canada in 1995 with Jean Alesi. Ferrari was not seen as the team to go to, […]
NewsSo just how long should an F1 race be? Twice half its length. Witty, i know. Anyway, it’s a Tuesday afternoon, and I am sitting just outside Plaza Mayor in Madrid, Spain at 3:32pm according to my iPad. Just had a great, albeit interesting roast duck cannelloni and about to have a third glass of […]
FeaturesIt is quite rare that I read something and for it to elicit such an emotional response, but when coming across a blog recently accusing the sheer stature of Formula 1 not being considered a sport it was not something I could simply ignore. The Oxford English Dictionary defines sport as: An activity involving physical […]
FeaturesAnother thrilling Belgian Grand Prix comes to an end, and despite a fantastic result for Jenson Button the headlines tomorrow will be the almighty – and scary – first corner smash and resultant penalties associated with it. Pastor Maldonado has a 10-place penalty for the next race and Romain Grosjean has been handed a one-race […]
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