After collecting driver feedback through the Steam Early Access program Codemaster’s next racer, DIRT Rally has given the full release treatment on Valve’s digital distribution platform. A physical release for current-gen consoles (Xbox One & PS4) as well as a Windows PC DVD release is expected to hit store shelves on April 5th 2016. Dirt Rally entered Early Access this past March with 36 stages and 14 cars. In contrast the full version of Rally features an...
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Codemasters Reveal European Destinations for GRID 2
North American isn’t the only continent you’ll visit in a finely tuned racing machine in Codemaster’s GRID 2. The publisher unveieled the Grid 2: European Experience today, a brief video showcasing several European cities playing host to racers in a variety of modes. Get your engines ready to rev, because if you’re into racing titles, this video is for you. Street racers will be able to burn rubber on sections of Paris, blurring past major landmarks such...
Continue reading...Codemasters Gives Us a Sneak Peak at GRID 2 With New Teaser
Get your wheels spinning with a bit of a tease for Codemaster’s GRID 2. A very brief glimpse of gameplay was released on the company’s official YouTube channel with a promise of a full trailer next week, on Feb 14. The new trailer only gives us a brief 44 second look at the game. We do see some pretty neat effects in action, including some rather convincing smoke effects – which at least impressed me. Honestly, it’s hard to...
Continue reading...GRID 2 Revs Up For Retail Release On May 28th
Codemasters’ GRID 2 will now cross the finish line into retail on May 28th 2013. In addition to the release date Codemasters’ has also revealed that a special edition will be available at the same time, supped up with additional content and special downloadable content. The standard version of GRID 2 is available for $59.99 for the Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 and Windows PC. The original RACEDRIVER: GRID was well received by critics when it was released in 2009, featuring a...
Continue reading...Obliterate Your Opponents With This Grid 2 Debut Trailer
Codemaster’s have taken the wraps off of Grid 2, their next racing game, due out in 2013. The sequel to 2009’s breakout racing hit puts players in the role of unnamed character. This time around it is not simply about collecting cars, sponsorships and unlocking tracks but about following a player character as they progress through the world of sponsored racing. Grid 2 is set for release on PS3, PC and Xbox 360 sometime next year, jam...
Continue reading...Codemasters Shifts Focus Exclusively To Racing Games
Racing titles have always been at the core of Codemasters and for those of us who have been involved in this industry for awhile the name brings to mind games like the Colin McRae’s Dirt, GRID or F1 series of games. Of course they don’t publish racing games exclusively but with a renewed focus on the tarmac this is about to change. After the release of games like The Lord of the Rings Online and several Operation...
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