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Codemasters: GRiD 2 retails May 31st
The sequel to Race Driver: GRID will be arriving at the end of May, announces Codemasters. They also unveil a Special Edition that offers "extra content, redeemable via download" for Xbox 360, PS3 and PC.
There is also a Brands Hatch Edition for UK gamers, including two additional packs: McLaren Racing Pack and Head Start Pack. GRiD 2 features an "entirely distinct and extensive" multiplayer.
There is also a Brands Hatch Edition for UK gamers, including two additional packs: McLaren Racing Pack and Head Start Pack. GRiD 2 features an "entirely distinct and extensive" multiplayer.
Burnout Paradise 2 teased by Criterion developer
Posted: 26.01.2013 by JonahFalcon
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Criterion Games developer Alex Ward made a Twitter post that seemed to be probing interest in a sequel to the open world racing game Burnout Paradise.
MotoGP 13 announced, coming this year
Posted: 14.01.2013 by JonahFalcon
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Developer MileStone has announced MotoGP 13, which will be released on PC, Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 later this year.
Seventh generation Corvette Stingray as free Gran Turismo 5 DLC
Posted: 14.01.2013 by Technet2k
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Sony announces that Polyphony Digital is releasing the latest generation of the Corvette as free downloadable content for Gran Turismo 5. It officially launches tomorrow, January 15th.
The Corvetta Stingray debuted this week. The development studio have had an "unforgettable experience" working with the sports car, "inside and out," and are happy to bring the seventh generation to fans.
The Corvetta Stingray debuted this week. The development studio have had an "unforgettable experience" working with the sports car, "inside and out," and are happy to bring the seventh generation to fans.
GRID 2 ambitions "outstripped" hardware, can now "do that vision justice"
Posted: 08.01.2013 by Technet2k
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Codemasters had immediate plans for a sequel to GRID, but senior games designer Ross Gowing admits their ambitions surpassed what they could accomplish with the hardware at the time.
Five years of platform know-how and improvements to the EGO engine mean GRID 2 can become a reality. Game features must be "absolutely first class" or they're not worth pursuing.
Five years of platform know-how and improvements to the EGO engine mean GRID 2 can become a reality. Game features must be "absolutely first class" or they're not worth pursuing.
Firefox Users - Reported Attack Page Warning
Posted: 07.01.2013 by PRBot
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We've been informed by a few of our viewers that the Reported Attack Page Warning first seen during the Christmas holidays is still being displayed for people with version 17 of Firefox, but we just wanted to let everyone known that the problem is fixed on our end and this is a bug with Firefox that should be fixed tomorrow with the release of version 18.
Former Bizarre Creations art director reveals "final thing being worked on"
Posted: 07.01.2013 by Technet2k
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Before the British racing development studio Bizarre Creations spun off track and landed upside in a ditch, they were working on a new title powered by a new game engine, reveals a former boss.
The engine was internally made and it was "really nice tech" but never saw the light of day, laments Christopher Davie. He released some footage of the unannounced racer, showing off Dubai.
The engine was internally made and it was "really nice tech" but never saw the light of day, laments Christopher Davie. He released some footage of the unannounced racer, showing off Dubai.
Danica Patrick and Sonic deal with accidents in Sonic & SEGA All Stars trailer
Posted: 21.12.2012 by JonahFalcon
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In a new Sonic & SEGA All-Stars Racing Transformed trailer, Danica Patrick takes a ride with Sonic, and the results are disastrous.
Free Corvette C7 prototype available exclusively for Gran Turismo 5
Posted: 30.11.2012 by JonahFalcon
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Developer Polyphony has announced that the highly anticipated Corvette C7 prototype is free downloadable content for Gran Turismo 5.
Sweden's EA Gothenburg now Ghost, working on Need for Speed project
Posted: 15.11.2012 by Technet2k
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The newly opened EA Gothenburg in Sweden has been renamed Ghost, with the studio's new website advertising a host of new positions. As Gothenburg the team were Need for Speed bound.
The development team were also using DICE's Frostbite 2 engine, which is widely used by EA for other titles outside Battlefield. UK-based Criterion Games are 'in charge' of Need for Speed.
The development team were also using DICE's Frostbite 2 engine, which is widely used by EA for other titles outside Battlefield. UK-based Criterion Games are 'in charge' of Need for Speed.
Need for Speed: Most Wanted demo now available for 360, PS3
Posted: 13.11.2012 by JonahFalcon
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Activision has announced that a demo for Need for Speed: Most Wanted is now available on Xbox Live Arcade and PlayStation Network. The demo includes the Aston Martin V12 Vantage, Porsche 911 Carrera S, Audi R8 GT Spyder, and the Ford Focus RS500.
Need for Speed film starring Aaron Paul in murder, jail, revenge plot 
Posted: 08.11.2012 by Technet2k
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The story for the upcoming Need for Speed film from DreamWorks has been revealed. The premise centres around Aaron Paul's character getting framed for a friend's murder and then seeking revenge.
Actor Dominic Cooper is currently tipped to star opposite as male lead Dino, an ex-NASCAR racer who builds a business out of modifying cars. Need for Speed should screen February 7th, 2014.
Actor Dominic Cooper is currently tipped to star opposite as male lead Dino, an ex-NASCAR racer who builds a business out of modifying cars. Need for Speed should screen February 7th, 2014.
Gran Turismo series shy of 68 million sales, GT5 update 2.09 now live
Posted: 06.11.2012 by Technet2k
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Polyphony Digital's iconic racing series Gran Turismo for PlayStation has almost hit the 68 million milestone in sales, with Gran Turismo 3 A-spec leading the pack with 14,890,000 sold.
That's tailed closely by the original Gran Turismo with 10,850,000. The latest entry, Gran Turismo 5, boasts 9,010,000 to its name. A new title update releases on PSN today.
That's tailed closely by the original Gran Turismo with 10,850,000. The latest entry, Gran Turismo 5, boasts 9,010,000 to its name. A new title update releases on PSN today.
F1 Race Stars gets first gameplay trailer from Codemasters
Posted: 24.10.2012 by Technet2k
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The audacious, cheeky and speedy F1 Race Stars from Codemasters receives its very first gameplay trailer. It's an arcade style racer with official Formula One "cars, teams and circuits" in kart racer style.
F1 Race Stars features an "extensive career mode" involving a range of game modes as well as "play for a quick blast". It supports 4-player split-screen and 12-player online.
F1 Race Stars features an "extensive career mode" involving a range of game modes as well as "play for a quick blast". It supports 4-player split-screen and 12-player online.
NFS: Most Wanted live action trailer goes from Mexican standoff to Sugarhill Gang
Posted: 18.10.2012 by JonahFalcon
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Electronic Arts has released a new live action television commercial for Need for Speed: Most Wanted, in which a Mexican standoff between hot rod cars and sports police cars is interrupted by a wild yellow Ford Focus with an affiinity for the Sugerhill Gang.
Need for Speed: Most Wanted gameplay trailer focuses on multiplayer
Posted: 12.10.2012 by Technet2k
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The latest gameplay feature trailer from Criterion for Need for Speed: Most Wanted explores the online portion of the open world racer. It's all about friends; friends you want to slam into walls.
Aside from the more traditional racing modes, Criterion are including non-racing treats to test our skills with. There's a "deep reward structure" at the heart of Most Wanted.
Aside from the more traditional racing modes, Criterion are including non-racing treats to test our skills with. There's a "deep reward structure" at the heart of Most Wanted.
Most Wanted gameplay trailer shows off how to race with police pursuit
Posted: 07.10.2012 by JonahFalcon
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The latest gameplay trailer for Need for Speed: Most Wanted shows off some racing in inclement weather. The vid shows off police pursuit and how to deal with it, such as blasting through roadblocks and repairing punctured tires.
Joe Danger 2 comes to PSN next week
Posted: 05.10.2012 by JonahFalcon
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Joe Danger 2: The Movie will be hitting PlayStation Network next week. It will arrive on North American PSN on the 9th October for $14.99, and Euro PSN a day later on the 10th for £9.99.
United Front talk LittleBigPlanet Karting, "huge honour" to work with Sackboy
Posted: 26.09.2012 by Technet2k
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Sleeping Dogs and ModNation Racers developer United Front Games is handling the LittleBigPlanet franchise now as they introduce it to the world of kart racing. It's a "logical place for Sackboy to go."
One arena LBP didn't break into was karting, "a whole genre that is so well known and loved". The studio will capitalise on the LBP's creative community thanks to a "very big cross section" of gamers.
One arena LBP didn't break into was karting, "a whole genre that is so well known and loved". The studio will capitalise on the LBP's creative community thanks to a "very big cross section" of gamers.
Codemasters post F1 2012 launch trailer, out today in Europe
Posted: 21.09.2012 by Technet2k
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Publisher Codemasters today celebrates the release of F1 2012 in Europe as it hits Xbox 360, PS3 and PC. It features twelve teams and twenty-four drivers competing in the 2012 season.
This entry also features a 'Young Driver Test' mode which acts as a tutorial to let newbies get used to handling Formula One cars, as well as the new Circuit of the Americas in Austin, Texas.
This entry also features a 'Young Driver Test' mode which acts as a tutorial to let newbies get used to handling Formula One cars, as well as the new Circuit of the Americas in Austin, Texas.
Posted: 31.01.2013 by Technet2k
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