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Ridge Racer 6 added to XBox backward compatibility
The list of titles that are backwardly compatible for XBox continues to grow, with many games featuring various elements that improve the overall experience, such as bumps in resolution and / or frame rate. Ridge Racer 6 added to that list this week in a pleasant surprise and this has enabled a welcome return to […]
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A Need For Speed add-on you never knew you didn’t need
News on Need for Speed Heat is gradually leaking through and with that in mind, many YouTubers are delving into the history of the series, while eagerly awaiting the next iteration. One recent video, in particular, caught our eye from Lazy Game Reviews (LGR). ‘We All Need Extra Speed’ is an unofficial expansion pack for […]
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The latest SEGA AGES title Out Run releases on Switch eShop
Today marks the release of Out Run – the very latest game in the range of classic SEGA AGES titles. The legendary 3D driving game which first released all the way back in 1986 to critical and commercial success features new motion controls, additional music tracks, and a new ranking system. You can view the […]
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Out Run confirmed as next AGES game to race onto Switch
The absolutely legendary arcade racing title Out Run will be racing its way onto the Switch eShop early next year. Sega continues to expand their Sega Ages line-up with the classic arcade racing game which first released all the way back in 1986 to critical and commercial success. According to the official website Out Run […]
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Ridge Racer Type 4 confirmed for PlayStation Classic
Sony has revealed the full lineup for its PlayStation Classic – confirming a selection of driving-based games will be preloaded onto the mini console. Of the three driving titles, the only ‘pure’ racing game is Ridge Racer Type 4. Released five years after the original Ridge Racer arcade game, Ridge Racer Type 4 is cited […]
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Polymega reveals 25 minutes of Sega Saturn footage including Sega Rally
The new Polymega console was revealed last week, announcing compatibility with a wide range of cartridge formats, but that’s nothing new, the interesting aspect of this announcement is that this system also introduces CD compatibility, a first for any dedicated emulation console and this makes the Polymega potentially a big deal. A modular system compatible […]
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Going Wreckin’ Racing in PS1 classic Destruction Derby
Destruction Derby for the PC and PlayStation 1 is a title that we here at Team VVV have enjoyed throughout the years and is a game that we find ourselves keep coming back to. In our latest retro gameplay video we opt for some Wreckin' Racing on the PlayStation 1 console which tasks you to […]
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Driving down memory lane with the classic OutRun
Our very next trip down memory lane brings us to the arcade classic OutRun. Instead of looking at the coin-op version, we boot up the surprisingly good Sega Megadrive version of 1991 in its place. It still surprises us to this day that the game was able to feature a car that looked strikingly similar […]
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A Look back at the Playstation Demo 1
Those of you that have purchased an original PlayStation may remember a certain disc bundled in known as “demo 1”. This demo disc was full of playable demos which showcased the amazing 3D graphics of the PlayStation 1 at the time. Many of us made the transition from 2D to 3D with the PlayStation 1 […]
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We revisit the PlayStation 1 defining classic racer Wipeout
We get all nostalgic and wipe the dust off our original PlayStation 1 console to try our hand at some Wipeout. Wipeout was one of the launch titles for Sony's first console which released in September of 1995 in Europe. After enjoying the introduction (perhaps a bit too much) we opt for some races as […]
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Revisiting the PlayStation 1 classic Destruction Derby
Destruction Derby was released in 1995 and was a launch title for Sony's first ever console the PlayStation. We are massive fans of Destruction Derby here at Team VVV and so this really brought back found memories for us. It may not look like much but to the 1995 versions of ourselves, this was mind […]
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Check out the cancelled Diddy Kong Racing sequel from 2004
Diddy Kong Racing Adventure was supposed to be the sequel to the much-loved Diddy Kong Racing (developed by Rare on the Nintendo 64) but sadly didn't receive the go-ahead for completion. Developer Climax pitched Diddy Kong Racing Adventure to Nintendo back in 2004 and it was intended for release on the Nintendo GameCube some time […]
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N64’s F-Zero X available now on the Wii U virtual console
Those of you that have owned a Nintendo 64 in the past might just remember a certain racer that went by the name of F-Zero X. There's some good news too, if you own a Nintendo Wii U you won't have to dust off your old N64 to get back on some F-Zero X action […]
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Retro Alan 2: Outrun 2 Arcade
We continue our series of videos which take a look back at Alan’s on screen gaming career from years gone past, this time we take a look at some Outrun 2 arcade action. The video gives us a look at Alan playing a pre-release version of the coin operated Outrun 2 game at a private […]
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Retro Alan 1: Wipeout Fusion
We kick off a new (old) series of videos which take a look back at Alan's on screen gaming career from years gone past. The very first video gives us a look at Alan on Games Night, which was broadcast on Sky TV many years ago, as he takes on a stage from Wipeout Fusion […]
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JXD S192 NVIDIA Android Gaming Tablet announced for Pre-Order
This week Funstock Retro announced the arrival of the new JXD S192 NVIDIA Android Retro Gaming Tablet. Sequel to the amazing yet unimaginatively titled JXD S7800b, this new handheld ups the ante with improved performance and a completed redesign of the chassis. The overall design has seen a significant overhaul with the analogue sticks placed […]
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SEGA Mega Drive Classic Hub brings ‘90s gaming to Steam
Playing some of your favourite ‘90s games has become a little easier and prettier today as Sega announced its intention to bring back a number of its Mega Drive classics on via its new emulator on Steam. In a statement on its UK website, the publisher announced the “SEGA Mega Drive Classic Hub” will be […]
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Getting our retro fix with Burning Road on the PS1
Our latest retro Monday video features Burning Road, a checkpoint arcade racer for the PlayStation 1 console released back in 1996. The title was created by a French development team called Toka, who worked on Adidas Power Soccer and Explosive Racing among others, and was published in Europe by Funsoft. After enjoying the intro music […]
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Playing 1994’s Virtua Racing on the Mega Drive
Following on from our recent look at Motorhead and Super Monaco GP2, we now turn our focus to Virtua Racing on the Sega Megadrive (or Genesis depending on where you live) in our latest look at some retro racing goodness. It may be hard to imagine now, but when Virtua Racing on the Megadrive first […]
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We check out 1992’s Ayrton Senna’s Super Monaco GP 2
We check out some retro racing goodness in the form of Ayrton Senna's Super Monaco GP 2 for the Megadrive (albeit being emulated on the Retron 5 handheld). Originally released on the Sega Megadrive/Genesis, Sega Master System and Sega Game Gear in 1992, Ayrton Senna's Super Monaco GP 2 is an arcadey Formula One racing […]
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One Handheld Gaming System To Rule Them All
As technology has improved and adjusted to meet the modern lifestyle, so has our perception and use of video games, moving on from the solitary home gaming experience of the 1980’s, to the epic online ‘always connected’ multi-player offerings we see today. Likewise, the manner in which we play the games has altered – none […]
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Revisiting Ridge Racer: celebrating 20 years of PlayStation
You may not realise it, but this month marks the 20th anniversary of a small unassuming grey box that just happened to be one of the most influential games consoles in history: the PlayStation. And if you're European and feeling confused, the original PlayStation launched in December 3rd 1994, before arriving in Europe in September […]
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VVV interview Codemasters’ founder David Darling
Codemasters have become one of the world's biggest publishers but where did it all begin and where are the founders now? Team VVV were recently given the opportunity to interview industry legend David Darling, who co-founded Codemasters with his brother Richard back in 1986. David gives a fascinating account of his life in the industry, […]
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Going for an Outrun
With the recent release of Outrun Online Arcade I felt it would be a good opportunity to look back at the heritage of the series and the aspects of this title that continue made it a classic loved by fans of the genre to this day, besides my own personal and reflective take. Outrun was […]
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A brief history of Polyphony Digital
Gran Turismo is now the world’s most famous automotive video game brand, a game more than 14 years in the making, but the journey to Gran Turismo 5 has not always been straight forward for its designer Kazunori Yamauchi and his company Polyphony Digital, a developer which first came to notable fame during the release […]
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Hang On Replay Review
We’ve seen the recent release of Moto GP and its good to see the biking genre is still being supported but for some reason, two wheels never seem to appear as popular to the games playing public as four-wheel racers? Of course, things haven’t always been like that and from time to time a title […]
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F Zero Replay Review
Every month at VVV we intend to look back on an old great, not just of the racing genre but video games that defined and shaped what we see today. While we’ll also have features taking you through the histories of the major series we’ll also focus on the aspects that made these titles special […]
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Outrun Online Arcade Review
Originally launched in the arcade back in 2003, Outrun 2 came as a refreshing surprise, it represented a brief respite to the failing arcade scene giving a new lease of life while taking a classic title and putting its simplistic gameplay values back in vogue. As for the gaming community, well let’s just say everyone […]
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Super Mario Kart – Replay Review
When news first emerged that Nintendo was to make a racing game using their most well-known characters it was met with some skepticism. Could there really be a decent game hidden in there or was it just a gimmick, a cheap marketing ploy, had Nintendo run out of creativity? The ideas on the table and […]
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Needing More Speed
The Need for Speed first released the 3DO console is still fondly remembered by many who played it as one of the greatest driving experiences ever offered by a console format. Now 14 years after this original release we see the latest vision of this franchise success story. So how has it changed in its […]
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Alan Boiston Interviews Mark Cale
Originally slated for release in the latter half of 2007 Ferrari Challenge Trofeo Pirelli (not to be confused with the AM2 Dreamcast title) abruptly vanished off the radar and with System 3 giving little information there were obvious fears the game may never see the light of day, however those fears were dispelled as Mark […]
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