Episode 9

This week on Thumb Bandits, the team explores high-end simulation—from a £37k driving rig to a £750k ship simulator—showing VR’s thrills (and seasickness). On games, Wipeout Fusion hits PS2 with speed and 45 tracks, PaRappa 2 returns for musical mayhem, and the Olympus Eye-Trek headset offers immersive experiments. News covers post-9/11 release sensitivities, US Army-backed games, and movie tie-ins, with Batman: Vengeance winning the review. Previews include Star Wars: Obi-Wan, Maximo, and Wave Race: Blue Storm.