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![]() I've been missing the game Race Driver GRID for quite a while. A year ago or so, Codemasters took down their servers for the game. What I really liked about the game was the demolition derby aspect. It was good fun smashing up someone's car on the other side of the globe. I've been a bit let down since Codemasters hasn't said anything about GRID 2. Anyways, to my delight I see that they are releasing a game called DiRT Showdown in May and it features.. lots of demo derby! Yay! Ok, blah blah blah, here's a link: http://www.codemasters.com/uk/dirtshowdown/360/ and a video: Last edited by erocker; Jan 29, 2012 at 06:48 PM. |
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hrm, ill get it if it costs less than $30. they could just add demo derby onto dirt3 as a DLC or something.
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What about Flatout?
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Ohhh I can just sense the angry angry people joining, cursing and swearing for wrecking them and wrecking their fragile egos.
So they don't play until some special site releases a special background app ![]() Have to like the flames coming out of the exhausts With the whinging about Gymkhana by the straight rally drivers, I doubt this will be added as a DLC although I wouldn't mind in the slightest. But I bet there will be DLC cars for this game to make more $. |
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I also liked the derby races in Grid (only thing i liked of that game), but i don't like what i have seen so far of Dirt 3. I think Flatout is better and cheaper.
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another chapter that moves away from the real Rally ...
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This game has nothing to do with Rally. It's more of a fun multiplayer game. If you want Rally in a Codemasters game, try the other DiRT games. It's too soon for DiRT 4. Kind of would of made more sense if they called this game something else.. But DiRT is a recognizable franchise.
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Notice, CM dropped mentioning Colin McRae from DiRT 3 in the intro.
Reason would most likely be due to Gymkahana. I never understood how strongly people opposed Gymkhana. But I did notice in CM forums, even the super fast drivers complaining about having to drop the difficulty down for it. Maybe Demo Derby would have been a better choice. |
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Just might have to get me a wheel and playseat to rock this and GT5 on ma pOs3! Never got much into driving game's on PC due to not having a wheel but the more game's i could use it on the more easily justified it is to purchase....
Demo derby is sick!
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I can not see this game being the same price as DiRT 3 as it will be more limited.
But unfortunately I think I will still buy it. |
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cat and mouse is kinda derby
![]() also the screenie looks like flatout to me. are they teaming up. OMG it would be kick ass! i am thinking of buying flatout UC. its dirt cheap http://www.flipkart.com/games/itmczc...d-8b7c4ea3126f
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What makes you think Codies won't shut down the servers for this as soon as DiRT4/GRID2 is out, erocker?
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People and their drama here.. sheesh! ![]() I much prefer Codemasters racing games to whoever made Flatout. Can't stand Flatout, the controls, handling, etc. stinks. |
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I find the flat out too arcade for my liking.
But it's above Test Drive II Unlimited. Physics are like a hover craft. |
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And I respectfully disagree of your opinion regarding Flatout. I like both at an equal level, in each game style. I think Flatout is a very enjoyable game (BGM could be better) in which car handling isn't too hard, but it's not too arcade-ish either. So let's see what Showdown brings to the genre shall we?
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Wonder if there will be a TPU group when this comes out.
Would be fun as there wouldn't be too many people getting all serious with their emotions when they get wrecked. Something I didn't like about GRiD Demo Derby when playing against random people, then they try to kick you, then disappear, then comeback with this mega fast invincible tank of a car and say jajajajaja when they wreck you. |
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I think I do recall the times you have set up meetings....I think they were about 8am over here.
Unfortunately I can't game while I'm at work even if it is dead quiet. |
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I have raced eRocker in GRiD once which was a hoot. Seeing his BMW slide sideways into a pile of tires. In such events as demo derby I'd rather be wrecking and be wrecked by people I can guarantee won't get butt hurt then hurl some abuse at me, Alt-F4 then comeback with a tank car which has the speed of a trailblazer car. |
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This one so far isn't really grabbing me. While I liked the Demo Derby stuff in GRiD and even do a "Bangers" series over at SimJunkies in rFactor this just looks a little over the top and cheesy. I wasn't a huge fan of the Gymkhana in DiRT 3 either. I did really enjoy the Trailblazer tho. I am waiting to see what other modes they have in the works for Showdown. Who knows it may end up bundled with GFX cards(How I got 2 out of the 3 DiRT's so far)
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i am anticipating this game but not ready to pay that price even with the 10% off.
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im with the guy who said it should have been dlc for dirt3 or a standalone/addin for 3 as its not different enough from 3 and adds a few minor elements and clearly a couple of small ish new locals , in general codemasters should consider makeing a more modular racing enging ,like the 007 racing brand where a strong and refined engine is updated with frequent new content
and im more a rally nut but i too got down with grids destruction derby as i hate ramming when racing but their ,its what ya do ,amazeing fun hope this isnt too dear, sort it codies we like raceing but sort your sales model out mofo's![]()
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steam needs to throw together a 4 pack on this game and im in!
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