With just under two months till release, we’ve seen very little of WRC 9 so far, merely glimpses and the recent NACON presentation gave yet another opportunity to see a mere morsel. As ever impressions are unfair to form on merely a development build but it’s great to see more different locations arriving with this […]
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Destruction derby racer Wreckfest has brought to a close its Season Pass programme, with the launch of the game’s eighth-to-date DLC pack. As its name suggests, this new Banger Racing Car Pack focuses on the sort of novelty motors that wouldn’t look out of place at a local derby meet. Players with an aggressive driving […]
NewsTest Drive Unlimited Solar Crown wasn’t the only racing game revealed by Nacon this week, as the French publisher has confirmed it will soon be adding a new bike racer to its portfolio. The first title from the Milan-based developer RaceWard Studio, RiMS Racing is being pitched by its makers as a realistic motorcycle racing […]
NewsIf you had told me that Assetto Corsa Competizione would be ported to the PS4 and XBox a couple of years ago, I would have reacted with a somewhat muted response. Conflicted, on the one hand I would love to see a conversion, on the other side I would rather it be a quality conversion, […]
NewsNACON has officially lifted the veil on Test Drive Unlimited Solar Crown, the very latest title in the long-running Test Drive Unlimited series which last saw a release back in 2011 with Test Drive Unlimited 2. The “Solar Crown” portion of the title is taken from the racing competition of the same name that was […]
NewsFor 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 […]
ReviewsWe’ve known for a while now that a new Test Drive Unlimited game is in the works – and it seems we’ll get our first look at the title on July 7. As strongly hinted by new posts on the Test Drive series’ official social media accounts, the upcoming Test Drive Unlimited game will be […]
NewsFollowing our recent hands-on gameplay it’s clear Dirt 5 is shaping up nicely. With lessons learned on Dirt 4 the development team appear to have found a good balance on approachable handling while retaining an intuitive subtlety in terms of skill. But many questions still remain, little of the core content is known. However, Codemasters […]
NewsThe Formula One season is finally underway as drivers have completed the very first practice session in Austria with Mercedes topping the rest, no surprises there then. To celebrate the revised start to the season, Codemasters has released a new hot lap video of their upcoming Formula One title F1 2020 showcasing Austria’s Red Bull […]
NewsKoch Media has today released a batch of final build screenshots for F1 2020. The latest title in the long-running officially licensed Formula One series will release worldwide on July 10, 2020, across PlayStation 4, Xbox One, PC via Steam (the title will also release on Google Stadia for the first time). Rather than giving […]
NewsProject CARS 3 developer Slightly Mad Studios has made a surprise revelation about the upcoming racing sim: the game won’t have any pit stops or simulated tyre and fuel usage to speak of. As detailed by Slightly Mad, this design decision was made early on in the game’s development, as part of plans to place […]
NewsBandai Namco has confirmed that Project CARS 3 will release on August 28, 2020, across PlayStation 4, Xbox One and PC. Project CARS will boast 140 track layouts at launch breaking the record for the most tracks in any console racing title ever at launch. The racer will contain a total of over 200 road […]
NewsProject CARS 2 was famed for its massive track roster, as a matter of fact, it holds the record for the largest track roster of any console racing game ever. Not to be outdone, Slightly Mad Studios (now working under Codemasters) has confirmed the very latest entry in the series, Project CARS 3, will offer […]
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 are still recovering from the reveal of the PlayStation 5 console along with some truly amazing looking games. One such game that caught our interest was that of Destruction AllStars – a fast-paced arena-based vehicular combat title developed by Lucid Games which has staff who have worked on the WipEout series among others. With […]
NewsIt’s getting on for two years since the release of Nickelodeon Kart Racers, a very average racing game. It had some great characters and huge potential but ultimately corners were cut, resulting in a relatively cheap product sorely lacking in polish. We streamed the game with our initial hands-on and was left unimpressed, however as […]
NewsWe’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 […]
PreviewsSony’s Future of Gaming live stream gave us a look at several upcoming PlayStation 5 titles including the much-anticipated Gran Turismo 7. We had to wait until the very end of the hour-long stream to finally see what the PlayStation 5 actually looks like and boy was we not disappointed. The PlayStation 5 design couldn’t […]
NewsGran Turismo 7 has been officially revealed for the PlayStation 5 during PlayStation’s Future of Gaming live stream held tonight. To accompany the obligatory trailer we also got to witness some raw gameplay footage of the much-anticipated racer featuring the fan-favourite Trial Mountain track which sees its return to the series, check it out below. […]
NewsGear.Club Unlimited 2 – Tracks Edition will be racing its way onto the Nintendo Switch in North America on August 25 and in Europe on August 27. Gear.Club Unlimited 2 – Tracks Edition will include the Gear.Club Unlimited 2 base game along with the legendary track from the 24 Hours of Le Mans as well […]
NewsPublisher NACON and development studio KT Racing, in collaboration with WRC Promoter, have announced that Toyota Gazoo Racing will become the presenting sponsor of the 2020 and 2021 eSports WRC competitions. The announcement celebrates Toyota’s recent unveiling of the new Toyota GR Yaris – a performance car born from Toyota’s title-winning experience in the World […]
NewsThe announcement of DRIFT21 caused a bit of a stir and was keenly sought after by the drifting community. It promises to be the ultimate drifting simulation from building your cars to scanning a wide range of legendary locations that perhaps haven’t featured in a gamer before. Developed by ECC Games S.A and now available […]
PreviewsClassic cars and content are a highlight for us when it comes to new F1 games, alas the range is always limited but we’re thankful that some elements can be brought forward. Sometimes seeing these cars, such as the 1995 Benetton B195 can bring back gaming memories as well, in this case, Formula 1 on […]
NewsWe have been patiently awaiting the official announcement for Project CARS 3 for some time now, however, we’re glad to report that the wait is now over. Slightly Mad Studios (now working under Codemasters) has released a reveal trailer for the much-anticipated racing sim which gives us the very surprising release window of summer 2020, […]
NewsThe sports world has been in disarray since the lock-down; however, racing games have been one of those to move swiftly and relatively seamlessly into the world of Esports. Meanwhile, MotoGP has been gradually developing with arguably the most comprehensive coverage, this demonstrating that despite the different inputs, bike racing can be just as exciting […]
NewsCodemasters will soon have another racing game series in its expansive portfolio, as the British developer has agreed on a new five-year deal to create licensed World Rally Championship (WRC) games. As part of the new deal, Codemasters will be responsible for developing and publishing new entries in the official WRC game series. It’s currently […]
NewsEarlier this year I was invited to Monaco for the start of the 2020 WRC season and to take part in a rather special invitational WRC Esport event. I confess I hadn’t played WRC 8 for some time and up against Gamermuscle, Super GT and Yannis Greekman, I knew I had my work cut out […]
NewsToday Lamborghini announced their entry into the burgeoning Esports industry, along with their virtual one-make series The Real Race in partnership with Assetto Corsa Competizione by Kunos Simulazioni. Details provided announce the tournament will start on 29 May with five qualifier weekends, before culminating in a live final at Lamborghini’s headquarters in Sant’Agata Bolognese, Italy. […]
NewsRecently I was tasked with presenting a selection of podcasts on behalf Logitech G, these discuss a range of topical issues in the gaming industry. As a gamer I play and enjoy a wide range of video games and having worked in the UK games industry for over 25 years I’ve been involved in many […]
FeaturesIn recent years games and simulations have often granted the first opportunity of seeing and driving on a new F1 circuit. Sotchi was a perfect example where gamers had a fresh circuit, never seen, no established racing lines, this giving an opportunity to learn and discover the speed without external influence, Hanoi is a similar […]
NewsDespite the global pandemic, development teams have been working hard to continue with current projects through the obvious upheaval. TT Isle of Man – Ride on the Edge 2 released in the eye of the storm as it were, and no doubt this slowed the initial progress but since then the development team have been […]
NewsCatching up on various racing news, a particular highlight has been the recent announcement that Star Wars Episode I: Racer is to be released for Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 4 with updated controls. The game will include 25 playable racers, including the likes of Anakin Skywalker, Sebulba, and Ratts Tyerell, as well as various circuits […]
NewsF1 2020 was announced a few weeks back and since then we’ve been patiently awaiting a hands-on. As an annual franchise, there is always the challenge to improve in every way, often that isn’t possible and sometimes there is a temptation to turn to gimmicks. However, Codemasters has always forged ahead with valuable aspects, even […]
PreviewsRecently we got our first hands-on with the indie title Formula Retro Racing, the game inspired by Sega’s model 1 classic, Virtua Racing. A surprising title that effectively came out of the blue in March, then before you know it, the game is out to buy with little in the way of fanfare. Retro-inspired games […]
NewsTrackmania is a name familiar with racing gamers all over the world, fast, smooth, responsive, accurate, competing, perfection. These are words familiar with the Trackmania fanbase, but like all games, it needs to evolve and earlier this year Ubisoft announced Trackmania. More than just a remake of Trackmania Nations, Trackmania is a new beginning in […]
NewsAll has been quiet on the Fast & Furious Crossroads front since the first trailer was revealed late last year. The game based on the outrageously popular movie franchise had been expected for some time – originally due to release in May 2020 but since then it has all gone very quiet. Possibly also due […]
NewsA new British Touring Car Championship (BTCC) game is currently in negotiations with the goal of releasing in 2021/2022. Earlier this month, BTCC Series Director Alan Gow joined the V8 Sleuth Podcast to talk all things racing. During the fan questions segment of the Podcast, the chat turned to the much-loved TOCA game series from […]
NewsFollowing its initial reveal, Italian developer Milestone has now confirmed RIDE 4 will be coming to PlayStation 4, Xbox One and Windows PC/Steam on October 8, 2020. The fourth title in the series aims to up the ante in the visuals department. All bike models in RIDE 4 have been created from the ground up […]
NewsFollowing the releases on PC, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One, TT Isle of Man – Ride on the Edge 2 is now available on Nintendo Switch. TT Isle of Man – Ride on the Edge 2 tasks you to ride the roads of the Snaefell Mountain course, home of the legendary and dangerous Isle of […]
NewsA couple of months back we learned that Assetto Corsa Competizione will arrive on current-gen consoles raising our eyebrows in the process. Developer Kunos Simulazione has released a new trailer recently teasing the upcoming PlayStation 4 and Xbox One versions which are set for a June 23, 2020 release. The trailer gives us a look […]
NewsWe are quickly approaching F1 2020’s release date and after a steady stream of single-car gameplay videos, developer Codemasters has released a new gameplay trailer which showcases some wheel to wheel action for the first time. The trailer is set against the classic Formula One theme and gives us a look at some racing action […]
NewsCodemasters has released their very gameplay video for F1 2020. The in-game hot lap takes place at the world-famous Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya track ahead of this weekend’s Virtual Grand Prix at the same circuit, naturally. The Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya track has undergone some changes and improvements based on player feedback. The final sector has been […]
NewsCodemasters has dropped the first details on Dirt 5; the studio’s first racing game project for the next generation of consoles As its name suggests, Dirt 5 isn’t a direct sequel to its hardcore predecessor, Dirt Rally 2.0. Instead, the new title will pick up where the mainline series left off in 2017 with Dirt […]
NewsPQube and developer Level 91 Entertainment has announced the arcade racer Intertial Drift will be available both digitally and in stores worldwide on August 7 across PlayStation 4, Xbox One, PC/Steam and Switch. You can see Inertial Drift in action in the gameplay trailer below. Inertial Drift is probably best described as a 90’s retro-futuristic […]
NewsCodemasters has published a new blog entry on their official site teasing a potential DiRT spin-off. The British-based developer stated the following: “Prepare to see something new roar to life in the world of DiRT, very soon.” Besides the quote above, Codemasters has confirmed the title will be developed by a separate Codemasters studio which […]
NewsWe’re about two months from the launch of F1 2020 – the very latest in a long line of officially licensed Formula One titles from Codemasters. To whet your appetites the developer has released a new trailer premiering Circuit Zandvoort, the first of two new races added to F1 2020. Circuit Zandvoort returns to the […]
NewsNacon and KT Racing have today unveiled the very first gameplay video for WRC 9, the latest official video game of the FIA World Rally Championship. Due for release on September 3, 2020, across PlayStation 4, Xbox One and PC (via Epic Games Store), then on PlayStation 5, Xbox One Series X and Nintendo Switch […]
News505 Games has today confirmed the long-awaited drifting racing simulation game DRIFT21 will launch on the Steam Early Access program on May 7, 2020. If the name sounds somewhat familiar its because we first reported on the title (back then known as DRIFT 19) at the tail end of 2018. Billed as “the world’s first realistic […]
NewsWe’ve seen a few free racing games included in Sony and Microsoft’s subscription services of late and the month of May is no exception. Xbox One owners with an Xbox Gold or Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscription can grab V-Rally 4 for free on May 1 and have up until May 31 to secure their […]
NewsGran Turismo Sport has received its latest content update this week, sadly it’s not anywhere near as big as we’ve seen in the previous updates so don’t get too excited. As a matter of fact, update 1.57 adds a single car to Gran Turismo Sport’s ever-expanding car roster – and that’s it, no other new […]
NewsCodemasters has today announced F1 2020 – the very latest title in the long-running officially licensed Formula One series – will release worldwide on July 10, 2020, across PlayStation 4, Xbox One, PC via Steam. The title will also release on Google Stadia for the first time. To celebrate the announcement, developer Codemasters has released […]
NewsGRID’s third batch of DLC will be racing its way over to the Xbox One, PlayStation 4, and PC (via Steam) on Wednesday, April 15 (and later on Google Stadia) bringing with it a whole host of new content. The ‘Track Day Hypercars’ DLC pack adds six rapid cars, customisation additions, nine new achievements/trophies, the […]
NewsMilestone has released a new MotoGP 20 trailer (below) revealing the main features of its brand-new Managerial Career. The new Career Mode will see you make the best decisions to find a winning strategy in order to take the championship. This means you will evaluate all the offers you receive as a personal manager, both […]
NewsPlayStation 4 owners with a PlayStation Plus subscription can grab DiRT Rally 2.0 for free this month. The well-respected racer from Codemasters will be available for free for PlayStation Plus subscribers on Tuesday, April 7 so make sure you download your copy before it disappears early next month if you don’t yet own it. The […]
NewsToday marks the first day of April 2020 and with it brings about the very latest offerings from Microsoft’s Games with Gold promotion. This month’s titles just happens to include a certain racing game called Project CARS 2, you may have heard of it. You can grab the highly rated racer from today, April 1, […]
NewsOverpass was released last week on the Nintendo Switch and as with many multi-format conversions it tends to be released a week or two after the PS4 and Xbox conversions, this leaving little in the way of time for previews or preparation of content. Often with no time from previews at all, hence it goes […]
NewsCOVID-19 is changing the world as we know it, from sport and entertainment, to work and family life. Following the massive success of the racing Esports streams last weekend, Formula 1 has been quick to seize on the opportunity, announcing that this would become a regular occurrence in establishing the new F1 Esports Virtual Grand […]
NewsNACON and development studio KT Racing has today announced WRC 9 – the official video game of the FIA World Rally Championship – will be racing its way over to PlayStation 4, Xbox One and PC via the Epic Games Store from September 3, 2020, with a Switch version to follow. NACON has also announced […]
NewsToday marks the release of TT Isle of Man – Ride on the Edge 2 allowing us to play out our fantasies of riding a racing bike at the limit on the iconic Snaefell Mountain course once more. One of the biggest changes for the much-anticipated sequel is the newly revised physics system which has […]
NewsWe’ve been busy covering a number of aspects for the much-anticipated sequel to TT Isle of Man – Ride on the Edge which is due to release tomorrow, March 19 across PlayStation 4, Xbox One and PC with a Switch version to follow. The sequel boasts an all-new Career Mode, the new location of Ireland, […]
PreviewsSony has today revealed the specs for the PlayStation 5 as promised and it shares more than few aspects with the Xbox Series X console. PlayStation system architect Mark Cerny is currently presenting details on Sony’s upcoming console as we write this, however, Digital Foundry has already published the long-awaited specs. The PlayStation 5 CPU […]
NewsWe’re just two days away from the release of TT Isle of Man – Ride on the Edge 2 and to make the wait a little less stressful Nacon has released two new videos (seen below) which put the spotlight on the Career Mode and Free Roam mode. Featuring the fictitious James Wilson, the videos […]
NewsMilestone has today unveiled a gameplay video of MotoGP 20, the latest instalment in the long-running licensed two-wheeled racer. In response to a community vote, the developer has shared gameplay footage of Valentino Rossi racing at the Mugello circuit in dry conditions. The gameplay video gives us the chance to see the improved bike physics […]
NewsHaving 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 […]
NewsKunos Simulazioni has surprised us all today by announcing Assetto Corsa Competizione (ACC) will be racing its way over to the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One consoles on June 23, 2020, in both physical and digital forms. ACC allows players to experience the GT3 championship as they race the official drivers, teams, cars and circuits […]
NewsFord has announced it has an all-new racing car in the works – and it wants the racing game community to have a hand in designing it. According to the car maker, the upcoming machine (known only by its “Team Fordzilla P1” code name) will be unlike anything else that’s been made by the company […]
NewsAs we cover dozens of racing games every year, we always appreciate it when we stumble upon something fairly unique. OVERPASS fits this bill perfectly with its slower-paced and technical rock and hill-climbing which require an altogether different approach compared to most racing/driving titles especially so in the console market. The simulation-focused title released recently […]
InterviewsThe British game developer Frontier Developments will soon add Formula One titles to its portfolio, after agreeing a multi-year exclusivity deal to make licensed F1 management games. As part of the new partnership with F1, Frontier will be responsible for up to four annual licensed motorsport management games, depending on whether it achieves “certain financial […]
NewsWe’re counting down to TT Isle of Man – Ride on the Edge 2‘s release date of March 19 and to whet your appetite we’ve got a full lap of the famous Snaefell circuit to share with you. Arguably the biggest change to the sequel to 2018’s TT Isle of Man – Ride on the […]
PreviewsOur very latest team chat is dedicated to the recently released rock crawler OVERPASS. OVERPASS is a unique title on the consoles, there really isn’t anything quite like it so we were intrigued to get some hands-on time to see what the experience is all about. The title was originally intended to launch last year, […]
NewsNACON and developer TEYON has announced Monster Truck Championship will be arriving this autumn across PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Switch and PC. Monster Truck Championship is a simulation title which requires skill to master the vehicle physics in order to set new race records and to pull off a range of tricks as seen in […]
NewsThe 90’s arcade-inspired racer Hotshot Racing will be racing its way over to the PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Switch and PC (via Steam) this spring. You may remember the game from its previous name Racing Apex (not to be confused with Apex Racing League which later became Circuit Superstars, are you keeping up?) although it […]
NewsWe’re already into the third month of 2020 which can only mean one thing: the release of TT Isle of Man – Ride on the Edge 2. Launching on March 19 across PC, PlayStation 4 and Xbox One, the sequel to the successful new IP from Nacon (formally Bigben) shakes up the formula with all-new […]
InterviewsGran Turismo Sport‘s very latest free update has been released and is in keeping with Kazunori Yamauchi’s recent comments describing future updates as “modest in frequency and volume“. Just three new cars are up for grabs in the February update including the FIA GT1 Championship winning Aston Martin DBR9 GT1 ’10. Elsewhere, the stylish Fiat […]
NewsOVERPASS, the off-road simulator that tasks you to navigate obstacles and hill climbs, is now available across the PlayStation 4, Xbox One and PC (via the Epic Games Store). Nintendo Switch owners can get in on the action on March 12. OVERPASS is all about careful vehicle placement and throttle control rather than going flat […]
NewsWe’ve been enjoying playing OVERPASS of late and we can’t say for certain that we’ve played anything quite like it. OVERPASS puts you in a choice of quads and buggies and throws an obstacle course or hill climb at you and expects you to somehow not only make it to the finish line but to […]
PreviewsNacon has released its very latest gameplay video for the off-road simulation title OVERPASS which highlights some of the various obstacles you’ll encounter both natural and man-made. OVERPASS stands out from other driving/racing titles thanks to its impressive off-road environments which pit the player up against nature with its extreme courses featuring hazardous terrain. You’ll […]
NewsWe were more than a little excited when we learned in 2016 we were finally getting a TT game after almost a decade wait. Released in 2018, TT Isle of Man – Ride on the Edge provided a tense and thrilling challenge as it pitted players up against the gorgeously recreated version of the Snaefell […]
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