Codemasters 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 […]
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A professional grade version of Slightly Mad Studios’ Project CARS racing game has been revealed at the 2018 Los Angeles Motor Show. Set to officially launch sometime in 2019, the Project CARS Pro platform has been designed as a “unique and distinct product with the ability to create unparalleled client experiences”. As a showcase of […]
NewsAhead of the final race of the 2018 Formula One World Championship, HTC has announced a McLaren-themed version of its Vive Pro virtual reality headset. Simply named the “HTC Vive Pro McLaren Edition”, the package a pair of 2018-spec controllers and a Vive Pro headset – with the latter sporting orange accents reminiscent of the […]
NewsCodemasters has confirmed that their upcoming rally sim DiRT Rally 2.0 will not support VR at launch. Rather than calling it a day on VR though, Chief Game Designer Ross Gowing has stated that they are taking people’s comments on board and should there be “enormous demand” it could be something they include in a […]
NewsBattlezone 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 […]
NewsWe 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 […]
NewsVersion 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, […]
NewsGran 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 […]
NewsWe'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 […]
NewsPlayStation 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 […]
NewsRacing 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, […]
NewsThe 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 […]
NewsIt’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 […]
ReviewsIt’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 […]
NewsRecently 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 […]
InterviewsConsidering 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 […]
NewsDirectX 11 and VR support has been brought to rFactor 2 via a new open beta build for the PC racing sim. Available to download on Steam separately from the main rFactor 2 release, the new open beta currently contains five cars and five tracks from the base game that have been upgraded for operation […]
NewsRacing 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 […]
FeaturesAs 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 […]
ReviewsSlightly Mad Studios’ creative director Andy Tudor recently spoke to RedBull and, among other subjects, talked about the mouth-watering possibility of PlayStation VR support for Project CARS 2. Before you all get too excited however, PSVR support for Project CARS 2 is far from confirmed, “With PSVR we can't confirm that it's definitely coming, but […]
NewsAs 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), […]
NewsToday 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 […]
NewsAs expected, the DiRT Rally PSVR update deployed today, adding VR support to Codemasters' uncompromising rally simulation on PS4. For PlayStation VR headset owners deprived of racing game releases other than the DriveClub VR and the Trackmania Turbo VR update, it should be a welcome relief. Available for existing owners of DiRT Rally on the […]
NewsCodemasters 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 […]
NewsConsidering the announcement of DiRT 4 followed the announcement of DiRT Rally’s PSVR update by just a couple weeks, it begs the question, will DiRT 4 have support for VR? Unfortunately Codemasters Chief Designer Paul Coleman has confirmed that DiRT 4 will not support VR at launch however the development team have certainly not ruled out […]
NewsThe long-running Resident Evil series started life as a foreboding survival horror title which saw you roam around a mansion full of undead zombies and unspeakable creatures. You just never knew what was around the next corner or door; there was a constant level of fear and dread and it was the first game I’ve […]
ReviewsWe are big fans of Resident Evil here at Team VVV and after some disappointing entries into the series, we were more than interested to play the seventh incarnation which promised to be returning to its survival horror roots. The biggest change in Resident Evil VII is that the action now takes place from the […]
NewsBattlezone 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 […]
ReviewsWe 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 […]
NewsAs the name suggests, the Stealth 350VR headset from Turtle Beach is specifically designed for use with virtual reality headsets such as the PlayStation VR (which I tested), HTC Vive and Oculus Rift. What makes this headset special for VR, you might be inclined to ask? The answer is not especially obvious at first glance. […]
ReviewsYou 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 […]
NewsBattlezone, 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 […]
NewsIf you own a PlayStation VR headset and Star Wars Battlefront, stop what you're doing right now and go download the free Star Wars Rogue One X-Wing VR Mission. The free standalone mission serves as a tie-in for the upcoming Rogue One film and has you piloting an X-Wing starship escorting a Rebel fleet, which […]
NewsThe 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 […]
NewsApart from DriveClub VR, the PlayStation VR's launch line-up has been lacking in racing games to take advantage of the technology. But DriveClub VR has its setbacks with its downgraded graphics, and while Moto Racer 4 recently launched with PSVR compatibility, it was limited to just two game modes. Thankfully, PSVR owners now have another […]
NewsTargem Games has recently released a new free add-on for the Oculus Store version of BlazeRush. The new add-on, called “BlazeBowl” which takes cues from the likes of Rocket League, is a mix of BlazeRush and American football and will see you passing, feinting and shooting in team play as you battle for the win. […]
NewsMoto Racer 4 is the latest racing game to get the PSVR treatment, making it the only VR-enabled bike racing game currently available. There is a slight snag, though: the only modes that support VR are Time Attack and Hot Lap, meaning you can't race against opponents in VR. However, Microïds and Artefact Studios has assured […]
NewsI believe it's fair to say that GT Sport is perhaps not the most anticipated Gran Turismo entry in the long-running series. Indeed it may turn out to have a somewhat niche appeal with its heavy eSports focus. However one trick it does have up its sleeve is the PSVR compatibility which could prove to […]
NewsFollowing the success of its two million sales milestone, Slightly Mad Studios has released Project CARS: Pagani Edition available as a free download on Steam. Released in collaboration with Pagani Automobil, Project CARS: Pagani Edition is designed to showcase the supercar manufacturer's line-up, giving you access to the Pagani Huayra, Huayra BC, Zonda Cinque, Zonda R, […]
NewsOne 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 […]
NewsWe 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. […]
NewsMonowheels 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 […]
NewsWe take our first look at Driveclub VR using the recently released PlayStation VR (PSVR) headset. We start with a race using the BAC Mono and notice the resolution with distant objects is a little on the blurry side but overall you can't deny that for early VR technology, and considering the PSVR is essentially a […]
NewsDeveloper 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 […]
NewsThe 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 […]
NewsThe obvious advantage to attending public game conventions like EGX is that you get to play the latest games ahead of release. The downside? Absurdly long queues mean that your play time will likely be limited to a few minutes. Case in point: this year if you wanted to play Gran Turismo Sport (which […]
PreviewsWith DriveClub VR recently confirmed as a launch title for PlayStation VR, we've been wondering how much it will cost – especially as the content has been pared back from the original game. A post on PlayStation Blog has confirmed that DriveClub VR will be available as both a physical Blu-Ray release and digital download […]
NewsDriveClub VR was announced last month for the PlayStation VR headset, but no release date was confirmed at the time. However, Sony has now confirmed that DriveClub VR will be released on October 13th, meaning it will join the PlayStation VR's launch line-up. DriveClub VR will be available for $39.99 USD/€39.99, but DriveClub season pass holders will […]
NewsSony 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 […]
NewsThe development team at iRacing have confirmed that their PC racing sim will support the HTC Vive VR headset with an update coming in September. The update is currently scheduled for release on September 6 although this is subject to change. The update will see native HTC Vive support through “OpenVR” which is Valve's SDK […]
NewsWith 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 […]
NewsDriveclub 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 […]
NewsWe already knew it was coming from (last month's Japan leak was a bit of a give away), but today at Gamescom Sony officially announced DriveClub VR for PlayStation VR, confirming a release for later this year. Judging from the box art released, DriveClub VR appears to be a standalone release rather than an add-on […]
NewsIndie development team Milky Team Studios have surprised us all by releasing a VR demo for their fun and cartoon-like racer Coffin Dodgers. The free VR demo is currently available on Steam at this link and sees you playing from the first person perspective. You will need to own the original game to try this […]
NewsIndie dev team Tastee Beverage Studios have announced that their upcoming VR combat racer Bank Limit: Advanced Battle Racing will release on PC on August 16 and will be compatible with both the Oculus Rift and HTC Vive VR headsets. Bank Limit: Advanced Battle Racing is a futuristic combat racer which gives you race cars […]
NewsSony 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 […]
NewsCodemasters have released a new update for the PC version of DiRT Rally today which allows players to play the game in VR using the Oculus Rift headset. The version 1.2 Steam update is around 10GB in size and is available right now, also DiRT Rally is now available to buy at the Oculus Store. […]
NewsCodemasters have announced that they will be adding Oculus Rift support to the PC version of DiRT Rally as soon as next week. The update is expected to be available on the Oculus Store and via Steam on Monday, July 11. Of course strapping on the Oculus Rift VR headset and diving in to the […]
NewsFor 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 […]
NewsGran 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 […]
NewsThe 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 […]
PreviewsGran 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 […]
NewsWe 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 […]
NewsWRC 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. […]
NewsLast 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 […]
NewsWe 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 […]
NewsBigBen 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 […]
NewsOur 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: […]
NewsPolyphony 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 […]
NewsJapanese 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 […]
NewsOur 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 […]
NewsPolyphony 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 […]
NewsDevelopers 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 […]
NewsThe development team at iRacing have today released their Season 3 build which brings about DirectX 11 support for the Oculus Rift, the addition of the laser-scanned Imola circuit and a host of other enhancements and fixes. Other exciting new features in this latest build include an extensive update to all track surfaces which allows […]
NewsWe 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 […]
NewsWe 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 […]
NewsWe 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 […]
InterviewsWe 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 […]
NewsIn 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 […]
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