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Race Drive: Grid demo hits Xbox Live Marketplace, PC demo delayed
Posted: 08.05.2008 04:50 by Kres Comments: 1
Codemasters announced today that its released a playable demo for the Xbox 360 version of Race Drive: Grid onto the Xbox Live Marketplace.

The demo will contain 3 events which consists of The eBay Motors Muscle Cup which allows you to take the wheel of a Ford Mustang GT-R, whilst the advanced International Trophy lets you drive a Nissan S15 Silvia, and lastly the Euro Turing Car Series gives you a BMW 320si touring car.

Codemasters give the nod to Race Driver: GRID demo for this week
Posted: 06.05.2008 04:53 by Jamie Comments: 0
At some point this week a demo for the game will arrive with the chance to win an "amazing prize", says the publisher.

Three events, three cars, three locations - all you need to have your racing spirit enticed for the arcade styled racer coming this summer.

New Screenshots for Wednesday
Posted: 30.04.2008 05:14 by Kres Comments: 0
We've been publishing a lot of screenshots recently, and instead of giving them an individual post each, we've decided to just post them all in one place. Everyday you'll be able to find a list of the latest screenshots that have become available for PC, Xbox 360 and PS3 games.

See a list of the latest screenshots inside.

New Race Driver Grid screenshots
Posted: 22.04.2008 04:32 by Kres Comments: 1
We've published 7 new screenshots for Race Driver Grid, which is in development by Codemasters and is currently set for release on the PlayStation 3, Xbox 360 and PC.

Race Driver Grid will be released on 6th June, 2008.

Xbox 360 sees double sales in Europe
Posted: 17.04.2008 03:10 by Kres Comments: 1
Microsoft announced today that European sales for the Xbox 360 have more than doubled due to the recent adjustment of the retail price, “significantly broadening the console's audience” it says.

Pure coming Sept 26th on consoles, PC version left in the dark
Posted: 15.04.2008 12:46 by Kres Comments: 3
Disney Interactive Studios has confirmed that its off-road racing title Pure will be available at retail stores on September 26th, 2008.

This release date only applies to the Xbox 360 and PS3 versions of the game, the PC version has been left in the dark with no release date set.

Pseudo Interactive closes down
Posted: 07.04.2008 04:42 by Kres Comments: 0
Pseudo Interactive, the developers for the car combat series Full Auto, published by Sega and released on the Xbox 360 and PS3, have been shut down.

Pseudo were working on an unannounced project for Sci and Eidos, but both companies decided to scrap the project that Pseudo was working on. This eventually lead to its downfall, but it did try to continue by making several staff members redundant, but it didn't set a new deal with another publisher in time to survive.

Capcom acquire the exclusive license for MotoGP on all platforms
Posted: 31.03.2008 07:11 by Jamie Comments: 1
They plan for MotoGP's 2008 season to reach Xbox360, PS3, PC, Wii, PS2 and mobiles. It will also include the top manufacturers Honda, Yamaha and Suzuki along with some top riders.

Capcom now also control K2, the studio responsible for the Tenchu and Valhalla Knights games.

Photographer claims THQ used a 'Juiced 2' shot without permission
Posted: 19.03.2008 06:43 by Jamie Comments: 0
Photographer Paul Ferradas has said a photo he took of a model has ended up being used without consent from him or the model.

Apparently an ex-boyfriend of the model was playing Juiced 2 and recognised her in the "loading - please wait" images of the game. No comment from THQ at the moment, which may be scrambling to investigate themselves.

Disney to tear up the dirt with extreme ATV racing
Posted: 14.02.2008 06:55 by Jamie Comments: 0
Looking to put gravity-defying exhilaration into action, Disney has enlisted Black Rock Studios to develop "Pure" on next-gen consoles and PC. Unlike traditional ATV games where the emphasis is usually on simulation, Pure is an arcade racer with nothing but 'extreme' on its mind to let players exercise the dare-devil within.

There's a whole host of characters to choose from and then gamers can either match off against AI or go against up to 16 players online. Wes Miller, pro rider and the founder of H-Bomb Films, is also offering his advice throughout to Black Rock Studios helping them maintain an authentic quad culture, while still having room for 'crazy'.
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