GamesNight: Episode 1


My 150th video on the YouTubes :D In case you were wondering why I put this up, GamesNight was a series Wez and I created and pitched to Xleague in February 2007 as a serious discussion program about video games, which would have various people from the gaming industry in he panel (such as programmers, publishers, press Etc.) and each episode would be about either events that happened in gaming that week or more broader "in general" topics. They liked the idea and turned it into a series, but I ended up having very little to do with the show (I was only ever in one episode) but Wez was pretty much their "resident house guest" and was on at least 90% of the episodes filmed (He'd also often need to come up with topics to discuss). They changed the format a bit in later episodes, it was extended to an hour long show and also had reviews in them and also kept having the same four guests on each episode which irked fans. The presenter (& Game Dude lookalike) Alan Boiston sadly only presented the show for three episodes as he was fired for praising a rivals website in an interview. Which was a bit "extreme" to be honest. Shame really as we were planning on doing a proper 30 minute retro gaming show together with programmers from the 80's as guests Etc. which would have been awesome, but his departure put and end to that :( But the show lasted from May 2007 to June 2008. I'd tell you more, but some douche bag deleted the wikipedia article. Anyhoo, I was looking for some blank <b>...</b>


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Test Drive Unlimited 2: 5.4 Ferrari Showroom


A first look at a Ferrari showroom, testing a 458 Italia, Enzo and 599 GTO, lots of speed. Please Like www.facebook.com Follow www.twitter.com www.VVVAutomotive.com


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This Week In Sim Racing - Week Ending July 15th


www.insidesimracing.tv In this episode Shaun and Tommy talk about Targa Florio for rFactor the amazing 72 kilometer track. Also for RFactor is news of a preview of the Historic GT 2.0. They also show Codemasters F1 2011 presentation from London by Alan Boiston of VVV Automotive's. Part 1 of the review of the Gran Turgismo shifter paddles for the Logitech DFGT. In addition we have a new patch for the Fanatec family of wheels and an update on the GT5 Collectors Edition competition for a Mercedes SLS AMG. Tagio Florio www.virtualr.net Historic GT: www.virtualr.net F1 2011 London Presentation: www.virtualr.net Alan Boistons You Tube Channel www.youtube.com Gran Turgismo: www.granturgismo.com Fanatec Driver: www.911wheel.de GT5 Competition: www.gtplanet.net


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F1 2011 Jenson Button Spa


Time for a race of Spa, I should point out that in recording this I couldn't hear the engine very well hence some poor gear changes, but it gives a good idea of what to expect, remember this is still a development version. Please subscribe and join www.facebook.com and follow both http:www.twitter.com//VVVGamer and www.twitter.com


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F1 2011 Abu Dhabi 50% Grand Prix


So after 105 laps and running this race 4 times due to other technical failure we finally have another 50% race, not the most exciting and my mic lead is yet to be replaced but hey I hope you enjoy it and more F1 2011 next week with the Brazillian GP. Please subscribe and Like www.facebook.com and follow me at www.twitter.com


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CARS November round up


Finishing off my recent batch of CARS coverage with some of my usual chit chat and random thoughts, looking forward to future builds but for now, this is coming along nicely and you can download a copy for yourself from the official site here: www.wmdportal.com


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F1 2011 Career pt 1, TCS chat, Spain (Barcelona) preview


The very begining of my F1 2011 career, another look at TCS and an early preview lap of Spain (Barcelona). Please join us at www.facebook.com and add me at www.twitter.com Music track Fuerte, given permission for use by Maher Al-Samkari of www.modusproductions.com


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F1 2011 Ferrari Monza 20% Grand Prix


My first proper race, keeping it simple getting used to car handling, so far so good. Lots more to test in the coming days.


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F1 2011 Codemasters Community Action


Following the success of the Dirt 3 community event Codemasters have followed on with F1, getting community members involved. So word of mouth is not just journalists but community members too. I took the opportunity to have a word with a few of the lucky gamers invited along for the event. Please subscribe and join www.facebook.com and follow both www.twitter.com and www.twitter.com


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F1 2011 Hands on part 1


My first ever hands on F1 2011, lets enjoy some laps. All footage filmed off screen and does not represent resolution of final game. Feel free to join www.facebook.com Follow at www.twitter.com Don't forget the VVV meet on Oct 1st in London.


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NFS The Run Gameplay part 1


EA haven't wanted me playing NFS The Run this year, hence no developer interviews or coverage to date. In fact this is my first hands-on, I've not spoiled the story on this section though you'll see a seperate video on the www.facebook.com page. Indeed it's actually been a lot of fun so far, so I thought I'd put together a couple of videos of early stages of the game for you to enjoy.


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Forza 4 Suzuka part 1


With the Suzuka Grand prix this weekend I thought it about time to check out the Suzuka Circuit on Forza 4, not a great deal of changes, imprved textures and lighting. But driving without TCS is much more challenging, this is part 1 of a two part video looking at the benefit of TCS. Please subscribe and Like www.facebook.com and follow at www.twitter.com


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Dirt 3: Finland Trailblazer Exploration Run


So a first hands-on, I've included a few errors as I learn the course and show you guys as much as can with this very early build. Please Like www.facebook.com Or follow www.twitter.com Read at www.VVVAutomotive.com


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F1 2011 Brazil 20% Grand Prix


Another 20% race, again a couple of laps cut to fit the 15min youtube video limit but a reasonbly fun race, looking forward to some longer runs in the coming days, more to come soon. Please subscribe and join www.facebook.com follow at www.twitter.com


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Test Drive Unlimited 2: First Look 4.2


So we continue with some wheel chat then Dirt challenges before I change to the G25 which appears to handle better and work with the in-game feedback options. Please join at www.facebook.com Add us at www.Twitter.com Or read at www.VVVAutomotive.com


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F1 2011 Dev Diary 1 and some impressions


The first dev diary for F1 2011 and a first glimpse at progress made, clearly this is going to be a much more complete package with huge potential. I've added a few of my first impressions but it'll be a few more weeks till I get a proper hands-on and the opportunity to build any meaningful opinions, for now though, check this out and subscribe to keep updated. Please join www.facebook.com and follow at www.twitter.com


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Test Drive Unlimited 2: 6.7 Audi Showroom


Having a gander at the Audi showroom, and driving into the sea. Please Like www.facebook.com Follow at www.twitter.com Or read at www.VVVAutomotive.com


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Daytona USA MT


So the 3rd of my initial selection of Daytona videos, this time manual transmission on Aracde difficulty. Increased challenge but those skills come flowing back, what a great game and great addition to XBLA and PSN.


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Dirt 3: Kenya Rally Exploration Run


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Driver San Francisco: Takedown Mode


Time for some COPS action! Loads of fun, and I can't wait to play more online. Please subscribe and join www.facebook.com and follow www.twitter.com


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NFS The Run Gameplay part 2


More racing action, let me know your thoughts? Would you like to see more NFS The Run? Please subscribe and Like www.facebook.com and follow me at www.twitter.com


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TDU2: Scenic Cruise 1 Hawaii


Part 1 of our cruise around Hawaii, revisiting locations of old now new and stuff. Please Like www.facebook.com Follow at www.twitter.com Or read at www.VVVAutomotive.com


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Dirt 3 Monte Carlo DLC Gameplay 1 - No Comment Run


A first look at the new Dirt 3 DLC, a no comment run, interview with game designer Paul Coleman to follow followed by a 3rd video where I give my impressions as I attack the stages. Please subscribe and join www.facebook.com follow at www.twitter.com


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Project CARS Formula B D-Box


CARS certainly looks the business but to see it running properly at this early stage you'll need a powerful gaming PC, with mine not yet being up to the job I took a trip to Slightly Mad Studios to see the latest build and try out their hardware along with the ever impressive D-Box racing rig. This set-up really brings the experience to life and I'll cover that further in a future video. Please subscribe and Like www.facebook.com follow me at www.twitter.com


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F1 2011 Hungary (Budapest) 10% GP


Using the Mercedes of Michael Schumacher, less pace and not nearly as good on its tyres, Hungary is a tight technical circuit and with low grip it can be hard work. This is a short race but I hope to show a longer version with pit stops very soon, all footage shown is of the PS3 version. Please join www.facebook.com or follow at www.twitter.com


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Driver San Francisco: Trailblazer Mode 1 of 4


Time for a bit of Trailblazer, this is great fun. Oh and there are 19 types of multiplayer mode! Please subscribe and join www.facebook.com and follow www.twitter.com


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Moto GP 10/11 Preview


The new Moto GP will be with us shortly so a first hands on, not going into too much detail here, we'll have some new reporters putting it through its paces over on our MarsVG channel.


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Driver San Francisco: Trailblazer Mode 3 of 4


The 3rd trailblazer run of 4, as ever some crazy action taking place, great fun! Please subscribe and join www.facebook.com and follow www.twitter.com


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Andy Gray talks Dirt: Gymkhana


A tour of the first Gymkhana stage revealed, Andy takes us through a range of challenges that are an awful lot more difficult than they look. Please Like www.facebook.com Or follow www.twitter.com Read at www.VVVAutomotive.com Finally a big shout out to Sam Clay, thanks for all of your help mate! http


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Forza 4 Ford RS Cosworth Top Gear TT


A race round the Top Gear Test track in the Ford Escort RS Cosworth, loats of fun and great engine sound, besides a quick video from the VVV meet. Please subscribe and Like www.facebook.com and follow me at www.twitter.com Music provided by www.modusproductions.com track name: Blue Cylinder 2 by artist Studio Ultim8.


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Forza 4 Menu's, Team Cars, Autovista


A look at different aspect of FM4 including an extended browse of the VVV team garage as it stands. Please subscribe and Like www.facebook.com and follow at www.twitter.com Music provided by the awesome guys of the GAF at www.modusproductions.com


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F1 2011 India Preview Lap


Just a short video while I work on some longer more in-depth ones to come, limited time with the game has delayed some of the nuts and bolts of this coverage but we'll cover all of the key issues in the coming days.


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F1 2011 Lewis Hamilton Silverstone


More laps of discovery, this time we see a bit more development in the life of the tyres, again my first go at a full race distance of just 5 laps see's the tyres degrade very quickly, more practice needed. Please subscribe and join www.facebook.com and follow both http:www.twitter.com//VVVGamer and www.twitter.com


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Driver San Francisco hands-on part 1


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Test Drive Unlimited 2: 7.2 Hawaii Off-Road Test


I work my way through the off-road challenges that await on Hawaii. Please Like www.facebook.com Follow at www.twitter.com Or read at www.VVVAutomotive.com


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Driver San Francisco: Tag Mode


Onto Takedown mode, again great fun in 4 player mode, imgaine 8 player mode! Bear in mind this was our first time seeing the mode so we weren't all exactly clear on things and there was no team work. ;) Please subscribe and join www.facebook.com and follow www.twitter.com


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F1 2011 Wireless Wheel hands on


A first go on F1 2011 with the wireless wheel, thought I would include the whole video rather than just the clener laps.


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Preview to Driver, WRC 2, Trackmania 2 coverage July 2011


Loads more racing action to come, Ubisoft recently showed off 3 very different takes on the genre, as ever this is just a preview, more to come soon. Please subscribe and join www.facebook.com and follow both http:www.twitter.com//VVVGamer and www.twitter.com


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Test Drive Unlimited 2: 7.1 Off to Hawaii


I drive the Caterham, take a TVR for a brief spin, get a car wash from lovely ladies before jumping on a plane to pastures new. Please like: www.facebook.com Follow at www.twitter.com Or read at www.VVVAutomotive.com


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F1 2011 New Screen Shots and Audio


If you're in London, pop along and say hello at the VVV meet-up www.facebook.com No video yet and though I've included elements from an upcoming preview, now we wait until I get my hands on a final copy and can bring you F1 coverage in unrivalled depth. Please subscribe and join www.facebook.com and follow me at www.twitter.com


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F1 2011 a chat with Ant and Dave


We get so limited time to chat to many racing drivers I sometimes get there and have so much to talk about, but this is a jovial uncut chat, hope you enjoy it :) Please subscribe and join www.facebook.com and follow both www.twitter.com and www.twitter.com


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F1 2011 First laps and initial handling impressions


So its time for my very first laps on F1 2011, I thought it would make a good comparison as I learn my way around the new handling model, which certainly brings up a few surprises. Anyone calling this 'arcade' is wrong, it's a lot more sim than anyone expected and some good steps forward in handling physics, though of course it's worth noting all of this will develop before we receive the final version. Please subscribe and join www.facebook.com and follow both http:www.twitter.com//VVVGamer and www.twitter.com


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Test Drive Unlimited 2: Classic Driving School


Many of you may own the game now but I thought I'd continue blogging some key features, alas I'm not online yet but will hopefully be on soon. So more TDU 2 to come along with Dirt 3 later in the week. Please Like www.facebook.com Or follow www.twitter.com Read at www.VVVAutomotive.com


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Test Drive Unlimited 2: First Look 6.3


A drive of the Ascari A10 and Ariel Atom besides a look at the tuning shop, indicators, windows and the VW Golf. Please Like: www.facebook.com Follow at www.twitter.com Read and comment at www.VVVAutomotive.com Oh and sub my general gaming blog I'm starting over at http


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F1 2011 British GP chat and first laps of Spa


I ramble on about the British Grand Prix 2011 before a few words about our coverage of the game and a first look at Spa. Please subscribe and join www.facebook.com and follow both http:www.twitter.com//VVVGamer and www.twitter.com


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Forza 4 Suzuka part 2


Part 2 of our Suzuka video takes a couple of laps wth TCS on besides a comparison of the benefits when racing. Please subscribe and Like www.facebook.com and follow at www.twitter.com


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F1 2011 Dev Diary 2 and Impressions


It's coming along and I look forward to a proper hands-on in the coming weeks. Please subscribe and join www.facebook.comVVVAutomotive follow at http


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F1 2011 India Quali Impressions


A first look at the new India circuit, looking forward to a hands-on the driving look and feel forever improving as new builds refine physics and graphics. Anticipation couldn't be higher and I look forward to receiving my copy and putting in some extended laps. Please subscribe and join www.facebook.com and follow me at www.twitter.com Music provided by Modusproductions.com


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