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Please Take A Look: Dirt Rally 2.0

Please Take A Look: Dirt Rally 2.0

Codemasters is back with the newest version of their rally sim and the Shacknews Stream Team has aspirations of driving among the world's best. Spoilers: these guys can't drive.

Grid 2 trailer shows off dynamic tracks

I don't race often, but when I do I race illegally on the streets as the streams of children, pensioners and ducklings crossing the road mean we have a new course every time as we dodge the hazards (ten-second penalty for each one hit). Inspired, probably, by my antics, Grid 2 has a mode which randomly opens up and blocks off parts of tracks to keep things new and exciting without risking bloodshed, as shown off in a new trailer.

Grid 2 debut gameplay trailers show uncut laps

When it comes to a game's exciting first "gameplay trailer," far too many publishers are weaselly little cheats, slapping together a mega-montage of exciting moments with a pumping soundtrack. Not Codemasters with Grid 2, no sir. Codies today put out two actual gameplay trailers for its long-awaited race 'em up sequel, showing complete laps from two tracks. How refreshing!

Grid 2 racing out in 2013

Following a cheeky tease last week, Codemasters today properly announced the return of its race 'em up series Grid in Grid 2. Headed to PC, Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 in 2013, Codies says it boasts a new handling system which should "hit a sweetspot between accessibility and simulation."

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