Recently 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 […]
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Microsoft has confirmed it now fully owns the Forza Horizon developer Playground Games. Announced shortly after the world premiere of the studio's latest game, Forza Horizon 4, the confirmation comes shortly after it was revealed a senior Microsoft employee had been appointed a director at the Leamington Spa-based developer. The move also brings about a […]
NewsSony will conclude the major conferences at E3 2018, with the PlayStation showcae scheduled to be the last press briefing at the expo this year. Set to commence at 2AM British Summer Time on Tuesday 12th June, the Sony showcase isn't expected to prominently feature racing games. It's possible, though, that additional information on future […]
NewsUbisoft will feature its key forthcoming releases at E3 2018, during its press conference on Monday 11th June. Set to commence at 9PM British Summer Time, Ubisoft's E3 2018 display will be of interest to us primarily due to The Crew 2. The upcoming open-world racing game has impressed us so far in prior showings […]
NewsBethesda will host next week's first E3 2018 press conference of next week, with the game developer and publisher's briefing commencing on Monday 11th June. Set to kick off early in the morning for UK viewers, Bethesda's 2:30AM British Summer Time conference isn't expected to feature any racing games. There'll likely be driving action on […]
NewsMicrosoft's Xbox division will be displaying an array of new titles, as part of its E3 2018 press conference on Sunday 10th June. Coming after the E3-opening Electronic Arts conference, the Xbox E3 Briefing will begin at 9PM British Summer Time – with "previously announced" and "unannounced titles coming in 2018 and beyond" set to […]
NewsThe E3 2018 press conferences will kick off later today, with Electronic Arts set to host its 'EA Play' show from 7PM British Summer Time. Racing games aren't anticipated to feature prominently in tonight's EA Play, though there's the chance new information on future Need for Speed Payback developments could be briefly included in the […]
NewsThere's bad news for those eagerly awaiting the release of the sequel to the amazing Red Dead Redemption. The sequel has been delayed until October this year, the reason given is that the development team needs a “little extra time for polish”. On RockstarGames.com the team released the following statement: “We are excited to announce […]
NewsElectronic Arts has disclosed the first details on Star Wars Battlefront II's post-launch DLC plans – including the confirmation that all future content for the title will be free. In stark contrast to the Star Wars Battlefront reboot from 2015's controversial season pass procedure, all future maps, Hero characters, weapons, vehicles, modes and 'star card' […]
NewsThose of you that are anxiously waiting for the release of the PlayStation VR (PSVR) compatible flight combat sim Ace Combat 7: Skies Unknown will sadly have to wait a little longer. The release date has been pushed back to 2018 following an announcement from the Ace Combat franchise director Kazutoki Kono . “The Project […]
NewsSlightly Mad Studios' creative director has teased an upcoming new game franchise from the British racing game developer. Very little is known about the upcoming title, but Andy Tudor has confirmed via the GTPlanet forums the new game "has nothing to do with Project CARS". Tudor went on to state the as-yet-unnamed game will "sort […]
NewsThe Guildford-based studio Criterion Games is currently developing Star Wars Battlefront II's space combat mechanics. As stated by Electronic Arts, the former Burnout and Need for Speed developer has built the space combat component of Star Wars Battlefront II "from the ground up" – suggesting substantial improvements over the comparable 'Fighter Squadron' dogfighting mode from […]
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 […]
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 […]
NewsIt's a testament to just how much influence Rockstar Games has on the games industry when simply posting a teaser image can practically make the internet implode. But that's exactly what happened this week when Rockstar Games released some mysterious artwork out of the blue with no explanation. Of course, it didn't take long for […]
NewsUpdate: Lewis Hamilton has since Tweeted a screenshot of how his character appears in Call of Duty Infinite Warfare which you can see below. Celebrity cameos in video games are nothing new, but this one is pretty unusual – Formula One star Lewis Hamilton is appearing in Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare. Hamilton has filmed […]
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 […]
NewsAs expected, Sony has revealed their new 4K enabled PlayStation 4 during tonight's PlayStation Meeting conference held in New York. Previously known as the PlayStation Neo, the new console has been officially named the PlayStation 4 Pro. It will be released on November 10th 2016 and retail for £349/$399 which was the same price point […]
NewsYesterday Sonic The Hedgehog turned 25 years old, goodness it makes me feel older than I already am, and so Sega couldn’t let this anniversary go by without an bit of a party during the San Diego Comic-Con held at the House of Blues. By colour by name it was always going to be an […]
NewsGrand Theft Auto V's massive online mode continues to expand with the latest 'Cunning Stunts' update which adds a new Stunt Race mode. Regular players of the excellent Trackmania Turbo will find the tracks familiar. The 16 tracks included in the update aren't exactly conventional: these tracks have you soaring over jumps high above the […]
NewsA number of new features are heading to Xbox and Xbox Live in the coming months. As part of its E3 press confrence Microsoft revealed its rollout plans of what consumers can expect from thier online service going forwad this year. "Listening to your feedback is one of the most important things we do" Mike […]
NewsDICE's upcoming First world-war shooter Battlefield One has been showing itself at E3 this week and here at Team VVV we're rounding up what we've learnt from the games multiple showings at this year's E3. A new trailer showcased some of the features we can expect. Dynamic weather systems will play a part as procedurally […]
NewsAt E3 Ubisoft announced the first expansion for this years hit open world shooter The Division. The first of three paid for expansions planned for the game, Underground keeps the game in its familiar New York setting but takes the action to the Underground system below the Big Apple. In game agents will be taking their fight […]
NewsSquare Enix's upcoming chapter in the long running Final Fantasy series was again demoed at this year’s E3. During the Microsoft conference director Hajime Tabata came to the stage to show off the first ever display of the game running on Xbox One. The game section on show was described as the “Trial of Titan”. […]
NewsReCore, Microsoft Studios upcoming robot themed action adventure got a host of new details released during Microsoft E3's press confrence. During the show a new trailer was dropped introducing us to the human and robot charcters of the new title. Its clear each of the creatures on show have a different skill set which the player, […]
NewsAs part of Microsoft’s E3 press conference, a new guest character for Killer Instinct was announced. In line with the upcoming release of Gears of War 4 General RAAM has been added to the roster as part of the Season 3 character releases. A short trailer was shown showing off the fighting style of the […]
NewsFurther details of upcoming console exclusive Gears of War 4 were shown at this year Electronic Entertainment Expo as developer The Coalition took to the stage early during Microsoft's E3 presentation. Studio head Rod Fergusson was on hand to showcase some of the gameplay on offer for the first new gears game in 5 years. The footage […]
NewsDetails for the latest chapter of the new Hitman game have been released as Io-interactive revealed what we can expect to see in the latest episode titled “A Glided Cage” Alongside a trailer providing details of the mission and location, the developer confirmed that the 3rd instalment is set for release on May 31st. The […]
NewsThe June line up for Xbox Games with Gold has been announced. A Microsoft press release earlier this week confirmed that in honour of the third anniversary of the programme, its monthly set of free games to all Xbox Gold subscriber, it has what it calls a “special line up” with two games each on […]
NewsA famous philosopher once said “Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it” – a poignant and thought provoking quote that I can’t help but wonder if developers “From Software” absorbed during the last 10 years. Whether they intended to or not is immaterial through, as the development and release of the […]
ReviewsFans of strategy games rejoice as 2K and Fireaxis have announced today that a new Civilization title, Civilization VI will be launching later this year. The critically acclaimed Sid Meier-created franchise will be entering its sixth entry to the main game franchise and marks the first numbered sequel since 2010. The team behind the new […]
NewsA new trailer for Nintendo’s upcoming Pokémon Sun and Moon has been released today and it gave us a first glimpse of the new starter Pokémon for the popular franchise seventh generation. Fans of the series will already know the traditional mechanic for each game is the player (or trainer) is given a choice of […]
NewsAmazon are looking to make waves in the preorder market by letting gamers get the benefits of a midnight launch without leaving their homes. Gamers in selected areas of the UK will be able to place an order via the company's Prime Now app for DOOM from 22:00 up to 23:45 on Thursday 12 May […]
NewsIn a surprise announcement this week SEGA dropped a trailer announcing a new entry in the Warhammer gaming series: Dawn of War III. The franchise was presumed dead after THQ (the parent company of developers Relic – the studio behind the previous titles) went under. A purchase of the studio at the last minute by SEGA saw […]
NewsSince the announcement earlier this week of Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare it seems some of the game's fans have taken to venting their opinions in the direction of the new entry. Since its reveal trailer went live, the number of YouTube down votes or dislikes has been steadily increasing to the point where the video on […]
NewsEA and DICE have confirmed the release of the next title in the Battlefield franchise, Battlefield 1, which will take the series back in time to a World War I setting. The conflict in question marks an interesting historical cross road as it saw a clash between the rise of modern battle techniques and weaponry […]
NewsSpace Pirate Trainer has been one of the most popular HTC Vive demos over recent months. The game placing the player in the thick of the action, while requiring physical dexterity in avoiding enemy fire in its use of room-scale VR. Gameplay is relatively basic, you stand in your available floor area / play zone, […]
ReviewsIf there’s one thing VR takes to the next level it’s the horror genre, now the addition of with room-scale VR, this generating a feeling of being in the action like never before. So it is with a feeling of dread that I put on the headset, turn up the volume and experience the Brookhaven […]
NewsActivision today confirmed the release of the latest iteration of the Call of Duty series, Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare out November 4th. Alongside the announcement a reveal trailer was dropped showcasing over three minutes of action giving us some indication of what to expect from Infinity Ward's latest entry to the franchise. After news […]
NewsMicrosoft Studios confirmed earlier today that preorders for upcoming platform exclusive Gears fo War 4 are now available by the console's digital marketplace and via UK retail partners GAME. Following up from its wonderful Tomorrow trailer earlier this month, the publisher's latest press release detailed the cost of the core game (£49.99) and the Season Pass (£39.99) […]
NewsPublisher Electronic Arts has confirmed today that their upcoming title “Mirrors Edge Catalyst” has been pushed back by around two weeks. In a statement on the Games website Erik Odeldahl, the titles Design Director stated that the slight pushback would allow the team the necessary extra time to adjust the game based on results from […]
NewsThis 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 […]
NewsEvery year the EGX show expands, from a relatively cosy event in years gone past to the giant expanse of the autumn show we see in Birmingham today. Always supportive of the Indie development scene, the smaller scale Rezzed show attracts its hard-core following looking for those unique or ‘off the wall’ experiences. Now supporting […]
NewsPlaying 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 […]
NewsLike music, video games are very personal choice when it comes to what's good or not. Years ago reviews recognised this, a game with 90% would generally appeal to a wider audience where as 70% didn't mean it was a bad game, instead it usually noted that fans of that particular genre would love it. […]
NewsFans of first person shooting, hell demon fighting, space marine posing revivals are in for some good news today as Bethesda announced Open Beta dates for the upcoming sci-fi classic Doom reboot. In a press statement the developer confirmed that the beta, which originally ran for a limited number of players who purchased Wolfenstein: The New […]
NewsSplendy Games, a studio I must confess I have never heard of, announced themselves to the world today with details of their first and upcoming title The Bunker, a game which aims to provide a chilling and puzzling gameplay experience through an entirely live action medium and by all accounts the trailer really sets the […]
NewsIt’s no secret that, to a cross section of gamers, anything Pokèmon related will be as hotly anticipated as a summer blockbuster so when the first Pokèmon Go announcement appeared the expectation in the community was no exception. However since the nostalgia filled original trailer dropped, details from Nintendo and their partners Niantic have been […]
NewsYesterday Oculus Rift announced the US price and launch date of their much anticipated forthcoming headset. Shipping from the 28th March, 2016, you'll soon be able to enter the first generation of consumer VR devices for U.S.$599.99. New technology always creates a buzz, but the overwhelming online feedback has been one of dismay at the […]
NewsOpen world games set in post-apocalyptic wastelands have become overly saturated to say the least, but the likes of Borderlands, Rage and particularly Fallout all owe a lot to what is arguably the genesis of the genre: Mad Max. Indeed, Fallout is so full of references that it’s practically a love letter to the Mad […]
ReviewsAs 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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