Warp Drive is the very latest creation from Supergonk – the developer that gave us the unique track-painting arcade racer Trailblazers in 2018. Warp Drive is an anti-gravity racer with an interesting warping mechanic. Players can warp to other areas of the track to find new routes, shortcuts, secrets and extra boost pickups. The striking […]
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Motorbike controllers are always a sticking point when it comes to gaming and simulation. Some gamers are happy with a pair of handlebars, just giving them that bike feel. However, that feel is essentially a pseudo steering wheel dressed up as a bike and has absolutely no connection to the real biking experience. Biking is […]
NewsThere is no doubt about it, 2020 has been a year of upheaval and turmoil. From the stress of Covid, to the many political and social ills we face which are putting great strain on everyone. But gaming is an area that can still bring us together with shared passions and interests, and driving games […]
NewsCodemasters have been busy beavering away on all aspects in recent months to generate awareness for DiRT 5. From the early and highly impressive preview build to the many smaller Community video updates showcasing every aspect of the game tested on just about every format, with a considerable focus on next-gen performance. With the year […]
NewsPacer is one of those games that feels like it has been around forever. For the best part of 5 years we’ve seen the game evolve from Formula Fusion and then go on a journey in terms of development, with versions of the game expected since 2018. Now in late 2020 Pacer finally sees it’s […]
PreviewsAbsolute Drift gained a cult following a few years back, the simple yet intuitive nature to the gameplay worked well in capturing a scene, generating a fun atmosphere to drive around and explore the limits of your car while developing your skills. Moving on a couple of years and wee see a very early version […]
ReviewsRacing gaming is becoming a competitive business on the Nintendo Switch, but that doesn’t mean the top publishers have it all their own way. Indeed, many are conversions from PS4 and Xbox that are directly converted rather than built for the hardware, thus they don’t convert as well as they should and so a lot […]
NewsIt is fair to say that Monster Truck games have been a mixed bag over the years, those that have succeeded such as 2002 release Monster Jam: Maximum Destruction, tended to be at the right place at the right time. Comparatively basic but delivering an experience which was just what fans needed. A game like […]
NewsDIRT 5 is still almost five months from release, so it came as a big surprise this week when Team VVV were invited for an early hands-on this eagerly awaited game to see where the franchise is heading. DIRT 5 is also an early crossover release for the new generation of consoles, with Xbox Series […]
PreviewsWe’re getting ever closer to the launch of F1 2020 and as expected more details are gradually being released into the public domain raising excitement levels in the process. In terms of access, we recently got our first hands-on with the newly added Schumacher Deluxe content, another welcome addition to the growing roster of classic […]
PreviewsHaving the right peripheral for the job is critical when it comes to enjoying your gaming, potentially making play easier, more intuitive and more fun. In the case of steering wheels, this is an essential element to getting more from your gaming experience. But the cost can be off-putting to many, especially if the wheel […]
NewsAfter a bit of a hiatus the Team VVV Video Podcast is back and with the world of automotive gaming constantly expanding, there’s always so much to talk about. In the coming weeks we’ll aim to expand the chat to your questions, bring in new guests and aim to distribute it more widely to enable […]
NewsWarp Drive is the very latest creation from Supergonk – the developer that gave us the unique track-painting arcade racer Trailblazers in 2018. Warp Drive is an anti-gravity racer with an interesting warping mechanic. Players can warp to other areas of the track to find new routes, shortcuts, secrets and extra boost pickups. The striking […]
InterviewsNews 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 […]
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 […]
NewsEarlier this year we saw the long-awaited announcement that wet weather conditions will be coming to GT Sport. Initially showcasing the tech on the Red Bull Ring, we took a few laps in the time trial mode to see how the cars handle. Later it turned out the cars would handle completely differently and far […]
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 […]
NewsWe have blown into the metaphorical horn and assembled the team to talk all things PlayStation 5 following the reveal of the very first details courtesy of the Wired interview with PlayStation 5 lead architect Mark Cerny. Cerny revealed the PlayStation 5 will be backwards compatible with PlayStation 4 games – something we expected to […]
NewsWe’re just a few days away from the launch of the much-anticipated two-wheeled racer Ride 3 and to whet your appetite further we have our video preview to share with you showcasing the Xbox One X version of the title running at a glorious 60 frames per second. Our preview video takes you through some of the […]
PreviewsRecently Team VVV got a brief hands on the latest build of Ace Combat 7 – a game we’ve been hotly anticipating for quite some time during it’s publicly protracted development period. Given the positive impressions for all who have had the privilege to try it out, Ace Combat 7 is also likely to be […]
PreviewsConcluding our initial batch of previews for Dirt Rally 2.0 we have our Team Chat, this bringing together all of our initial impressions on the announcement and proposed content. Dirt Rally 2.0 could potentially be the definitive rally game of this console generation, with a wealth of improvements and additions building on the original title […]
PreviewsThe Forza Horizon 4 demo has been out for a few days and the general consensus is that Playground Games have knocked it out of the park. Graphics, sound and handling are all superbly implemented. The production value throughout is top notch. This title also benefits from being presented in several different formats and screen […]
NewsLast week I visited the McLaren Technology Centre for hands-on preview of a near final build of Forza Horizon 4 and took the opportunity to catch-up with Playground Games Creative Director; Ralph Fulton. Discussing the key features of the game and some of the new perhaps less well-known aspects that we can look forward to. […]
InterviewsTwo new V-Rally 4 videos have been released by BigBen and Kylotonn Games which showcase the rally mode in action. The preview gameplay videos were played by none other than ourselves as we were lucky enough to get a hands-on with the title prior to its September release. The first (directly below) sees us take on a […]
NewsRally game fanatics will soon get their fix this year because V-Rally 4, the first game in the series to be released in over 15 years, is just around the corner. Ahead of its release in September, Kylotonn Racing and BigBen Games have released a new V-Rally 4 trailer showcasing two key disciplines: Rally and Hillclimb. […]
NewsWRC 7 was the best surprise of 2017 in the world of racing games, and now V-Rally 4 looks like it will continue right where WRC 7 left off. We were fully expecting V-Rally 4 to return to the series' arcade rally roots, but after a few hands-on sessions, it's clear the series is heading in […]
NewsThis week marks the release of MotoGP 18 – and it's more than just a typical incremental yearly update. Developer Milestone is hailing MotoGP 18 as a much-needed reboot for the series. MotoGP 18 has been rebuilt from the ground up. For the first time in the series, Milestone has ditched its ageing in-house engine […]
NewsToday marked the launch of Onrush's PlayStation 4 open beta which is available to those that have pre-ordered the PlayStation 4 version of Codemasters' arcade racer. Fear not though, if you are an Xbox One or PlayStation 4 owner you can sample Onrush on Thursday, May 17 even without pre-ordering. Of course, we here at Team VVV […]
NewsAhead of its release on June 7th, Milestone has released a brand new gameplay trailer for MotoGP 18. The Italian developer has also outlined every new feature that will make MotoGP 18 the best game in the series yet. Described as a reboot for the series, MotoGP 18 has been developed from the ground up, […]
PreviewsTrailblazers, developed by indie studio Supergonk, is a retro-futuristic arcade racer released on Xbox One today, with the PlayStation 4 and PC versions launching just yesterday. We’ve taken the new arcade racer for a test drive and have gone over some of what you can expect in our overview video. Trailblazers has an interesting track […]
NewsWe continue our preview coverage of Onrush (running on an Xbox One X) by taking a look at the Countdown mode. The Countdown mode is one of four featured in Onrush and sees players passing through checkpoints in order to extend their team's time which is counting down to zero (seen at the top of the screen). […]
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, […]
NewsWe've waited patiently to get our hands on Onrush (the new title from the ex-Evolution Studios guys that are now part of Codemasters) for a while now, thankfully, we're happy to report that we have now played the upcoming arcade title due to launch in June. You would be forgiven for expecting a title that was […]
PreviewsWe've seen plenty of hi-octane trailers showing Codemaster's new all-out action arcade racer OnRush since the game was announced last year, but we've yet to see any raw gameplay footage. Until now. In a new bonus video, Game Director Paul Rustchynsky narrates a special director's cut of the recent Stampede trailer explaining how Codemasters achieved […]
NewsWe've been enjoying TT Isle of Man: Ride on the Edge on the PlayStation 4 recently, our very first video featuring Sony's console takes a look at one the title's many fictional tracks. More specifically, we head to the Milford Street Circuit based in Wales for a 5-lap race. The Milford track is situated in […]
PreviewsWe’re just days away from the release of TT Isle of Man: Ride on the Edge and we’ve been enjoying a preview of the title for some days now. In our latest videos we check out two of the nine fictional tracks featured in the officially licensed game which compliment the main Snaefell Mountain course […]
NewsOur latest gameplay video sees us taking on the first three stages of the famous Isle of Man circuit from a preview PC build of TT Isle of Man: Ride on the Edge. The first-person viewpoint gives us a great view of the impressive track-side detail, clearly, developer Kylotonn Games has paid close attention to […]
NewsThe Isle of Man TT is, without doubt, the greatest challenge for any biker, and the scale of the circuit is one of the greatest challenges for any game developer. At over 37 miles long and consisting of 264 corners, this is a mighty challenge to be undertaken by any development team. Especially for Kylotonn; […]
PreviewsPlayers have been requesting it for years, and soon you'll finally be able to race around an authentic recreation of the infamous Mountain Course in a video game thanks to the upcoming release of TT Isle Of Man: Ride on the Edge. Developed by Paris studio Kylotonn Racing, which also developed the acclaimed WRC 7, […]
NewsWe're now just one month away from the much-anticipated release of Gravel, Milestone's new arcade rally racer IP that has the potential to be a spiritual successor to the beloved Sega Rally. Last year we were inundated with serious racing simulations like Project CARS 2, Forza Motorsport 7, and Gran Turismo Sport, so Gravel's timing […]
PreviewsAfter a prolonged drought of new releases since the magnificent Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, the much-loved Nintendo Switch now has a diverse library of racing games available catering to different tastes. Arcade racing fans can enjoy Mario Kart 8 Deluxe and indie top-down racer Mantis Burn Racing, petrolheads can now race real-world licensed cars in […]
NewsThe wait is nearly over. In less than two weeks, Slightly Mad Studios will be releasing Project CARS 2 on PC, PS4 and Xbox One, arguably one of the most anticipated racing games of the year alongside its more established titans, Forza Motorsport 7 and Gran Turismo Sport. While most Project CARS 2 footage released […]
PreviewsWe first set eyes on WRC 7 from Kylotonn Games earlier this year at E3 and were left pleasantly surprised thanks to the title's impressive graphics, more nuanced handling model and rapid sense of speed. Indeed it was one of our games of the show and left us wanting more. With the title releasing later […]
PreviewsThis year promises to be huge in the racing genre thanks to the releases of Gran Turismo Sport, Forza Motorsport 7, not to mention an ever-growing list of annual releases such as MXGP 3, F1 2017, MotoGP 17 and WRC 7. Another game that is set to make a big splash this September is Slightly […]
PreviewsOn November 7 Microsoft will release the most powerful console ever: the Xbox One X. Whether you like the name or not, you cannot deny that 6 terra flops of power is somewhat exciting, even when you factor in the £449.99 price tag. The racing genre in particular could benefit greatly from the extra grunt […]
NewsWe recently caught up with Sebastien Waxin from Bigben Interactive to have a chat about the upcoming official TT game TT Isle of Man: Ride on the Edge. Waxin explains that the handling on the game is currently only around 10-15% complete as the development team had to focus on re-creating the mammoth road course […]
InterviewsUpon hearing the news that Micro Machines will be making a return, we were more than curious to get our hands on the final product. Thankfully, that day has come, and we go through several of the modes that the game has to offer in our overview video as seen below. Micro Machines World Series […]
NewsOut of all the racing games shown at E3 2017, The Crew 2 was arguably one of the biggest surprises. The original MMO open world racer was massive in scale, and the sequel will build on the foundation with the introduction of boats and planes to add even more diversity to the vehicle variety as […]
NewsConsidering 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 […]
NewsClassic cars are making a comeback in Codemasters' F1 2017 for the first time since F1 2013 which should delight hardcore fans of the series, though sadly there won't be any classic tracks to compliment the vintage race cars. Codemasters hasn't showcased any in-game footage of F1 2017 since the announcement trailer, but the game […]
NewsWith the recent release of DiRT 4 stealing the spotlight, you'd be forgiven for forgetting that a new WRC game is in the works. Kylotonn Games will be releasing WRC 7 this autumn on PC, PS4 and Xbox One, and from what we've seen at E3 2017 it will continue the progress made in WRC […]
NewsThe release of MotoGP 17 is almost upon us, and if you're wondering which riders and bikes have made it in, then wonder no longer. Our latest video for the title showcases the full list of bikes and riders for MotoGP 17 which covers the MotoGP, Moto2, Moto3 and the Historic riders categories. Needless to […]
NewsWe recently made the trip to the US to join in on the biggest games convention in the world : E3. This year is proving to be quite possibly the biggest ever year in the racing genre thanks to countless releases including the mammoths of GT Sport, Forza Motorsport 7, Project CARS 2 and Need […]
PreviewsMotoGP 17 is set to launch on June 15, and as usual, we've created a video overview to help you understand what the game has in terms of content. MotoGP 17 very much focuses on the Moto action compared to last year's title, which was released as "Valentino Rossi The Game" (rather than MotoGP 16), and […]
NewsContinuing with our preview content for DiRT 4, we take the “Gamer” handling for a spin. The Gamer handling should satisfy the masses with its relatively easy pick up and play nature. Those that really want to be tested will opt for the simulation setting but it’s the former that we are focusing on in […]
NewsWith the release of DiRT 4 this week, we load the rally racer and take a look through the various game modes and contents that Codemasters’ latest creation has to offer. We feature content from the four main modes in DiRT 4’s career mode: Rally; Landrush; Rallycross; and Historic Rally, and also take a look […]
NewsDiRT 4 aims to appease the masses with the hardcore simulation and the more accessible “gamer” handling. We focus on the former in our latest DiRT 4 preview video which sees us visit the famous British rallycross circuit of Lydden Hill. We couldn’t help but walk the track with our camera to get a good […]
NewsWith MXGP 3 available now for the PlayStation 4, Xbox One and PC, you may be pondering a purchase, but are not quite sure what to expect. Fortunately, you have stumbled across the correct place thanks to our overview video (seen below) where we go through all of the title's modes and features. MXGP 3 […]
NewsWe've been sampling the Gran Turismo Sport beta for a little while now, to keep things interesting we took on the most challenging track and decided to do away with every driver assist possible. Overall, we believe the vehicles in GT Sport feel more alive than found in previous titles. When you are really pushing […]
NewsWith so many high profile releases coming in the next four or five weeks, it's perhaps easy to forget that Codemasters are releasing a new iteration in the Micro Machines series. Micro Machines World Series (not to be confused with Table Top Racing: World Tour) is set to release on June 23 across the PlayStation […]
PreviewsWe are very excited about the forthcoming release of Codemaster’s off-road racer DiRT 4 which follows in the footsteps of our 2017 VVV Awards Best Racing Game winner DiRT Rally. We recently got a hands-on with the title (using a controller) where we had the opportunity to sample several of the different disciplines on offer. […]
NewsWe recently got our hands on a preview version of MotoGP 17 ahead of its June 15 release and we are left very impressed. Indeed, to call it the most exciting MotoGP game in years would not be understating it thanks to its refined handling and vastly improved audio. Starting a race alongside 21 other […]
PreviewsThe Northern Isle Speedway track has become synonymous with GT Sport thanks to the numerous times the track has featured in promotional screenshots and trailers. You begin to build a picture of the track in your mind as you contemplate what it would be like to race on. It was such a big surprise, once […]
NewsWe attended a Project CARS 2 event recently where we got a hands-on with the title using both the controller and a racing wheel. We filmed the event with a quick pit-walk styled walk-through which gives you a good idea of what to expect in these media events. The event included Vesaro motion rigs for […]
NewsWe recently jumped on the Xbox One version of Project CARS to give Fanatec's P1 racing wheel a decent test. We take an open-wheeler for some laps around the fantastic Watkins Glen track and we couldn't help but be impressed with the racing wheel with its satisfying force feedback and premium feel. On the subject […]
NewsGT Sport continues the long Gran Turismo tradition of adding new fictional tracks to the ever growing list. Two such tracks that we were lucky enough to get on to and spend a bit of time with, were the Blue Moon Bay Speedway and the Dragon Trail Seaside circuits. The former is an oval track […]
NewsThe team attended a Project CARS 2 event recently where we sampled the upcoming title using the VR medium and a racing wheel, along with playing on the more traditional 2D screen and controller setup. Developer Slightly Mad Studios certainly raised some eyebrows recently with the rallycross reveal for Project CARS 2. We're not getting […]
NewsFollowing on from Digital Foundry's Xbox Scorpio full technical specifications reveal we assemble a couple members of the team to discuss our impressions. Our impressions come just after watching the reveal which left us under whelmed overall with the lack of spectacle and wow factor. It was clearly a very business-like reveal which went in […]
NewsWe were lucky enough to come across the coin-operated arcade racer Cruis'n Blast recently, and it might just be the most bizarre racing game we've ever played. The first thing that struck us was the absence of a second pedal, Cruis'n Blast clearly want to keep things extremely simple with no braking needed (nor was […]
NewsThose of you that are waiting patiently for for the third installment in the MXGP series will have to wait just a little longer thanks to the new release date of May 30. The extra development time for the upcoming official motocross title will afford developer Milestone to add additional polish. Fans have long complained […]
NewsDestruction 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 […]
NewsWe recently got some hands-on time with the upcoming official Motocross title MXGP 3, and were excited to see the various graphical and audio enhancements that switching over to the Unreal Engine 4 brings with it. The MXGP games certainly are not easy to pick up and play, you often will have your hands full […]
PreviewsThe much-loved Flatout series sees a return this month, however the original developer BugBear have long since departed and now French developer Kylotonn Games take over the reigns after the disastrous effort from Team6. We give Flatout 4: Total Insanity the overview treatment and showcase much of the game's content including the different classes of […]
PreviewsThe third installment of the MXGP series will shake things up with the newly added dynamic weather and visuals and sound which are better than ever thanks to the dev team utilising the Unreal Engine 4 for the first time. We recently got some hands-on time with the official Motocross title and decide to share […]
NewsIn light of the recent Project CARS 2 footage which surfaced recently, we couldn't help but compare it with another title. That title in question is DiRT Rally and we compare the night time and snowy conditions in both games in a side by side comparison video. Admittedly the comparison is not the most accurate, […]
NewsOur resident drifting expert Ed recently took to Santa Pod for some real-world drifting. Ed first warms up his skills and his Lexus on the small warm-up drift course where he found to his surprise an alarming amount of understeer. This was later rectified by altering the tyre pressures which allowed the car to break […]
NewsFollowing the announcement of Milestone's off-road arcade racer GRAVEL, we assemble the team once more to give our initial impressions on the title coming to the PC, Xbox One an PlayStation 4 this summer. We couldn't help but be reminded by the likes of Forza Horizon and Sega Rally with GRAVEL's visual presentation perhaps with […]
NewsWe blow in to the shell Anchorman style to assemble every member of Team VVV to have a chat about the recently revealed MXGP 3, coming to the PlayStation 4, Xbox One and PC on May 12, to the backdrop of some exclusive gameplay. MXGP 3 impressed us with its pretty graphics, higher resolution textures, […]
NewsWe caught up with the head of game design at Milestone Irvin Zonca to discuss the newly announced off-road racer GRAVEL along with the third installment of the MXGP series. Zonca discusses the move from their old game engine to the Unreal Engine 4, a decision which actually dates back to two years ago. The […]
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