La Codemasters ha confermato il prossimo arrivo di una versione demo giocabile su PC del nuovo Colin McRae DiRT 2: questo dimostrativo sarà praticamente il primo a sfruttare in pieno le nuove funzionalità offerte dalle recenti Direct X 11 di Microsoft.

Colin McRae: DiRT 2 will feature a roster of contemporary off-road events, taking players to the most diverse and challenging real-world environments. This World Tour will have players competing in aggressive multi-car and intense solo races at extraordinary new locations, from canyon racing and jungle trails to city stadium-based events.

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To be powered by the third generation of the EGO Engine’s award-winning racing game technology, Colin McRae: DiRT 2 will benefit from tuned-up car-handling physics system and new damage engine effects. It will also showcase a spectacular new level of visual fidelity, with cars and tracks twice as detailed as those seen in Race Driver: GRID.

Colin McRae: DiRT 2’s garage will house a best-in-class collection of officially licensed rally cars and off-road vehicles, specifically selected to deliver aggressive and fast paced racing. Covering seven vehicle classes, players will be given the keys to powerful vehicles right from the off. In Colin McRae: DiRT 2 the opening drive is the Group N Subaru; essentially making the ultimate car from the original game the starting point in the sequel and the rides just get even more impressive.

In addition to the World Tour, Colin McRae: DiRT 2 will come complete with full online functionality that will be core to the overall experience, with head-to-head competitive online play and new social features to engage the racing community.

Codemasters Studios has integrated the wealth of new performance enhancing features available in DirectX 11 in the Games for Windows Live edition. Colin McRae: DiRT 2 will deliver the definitive off-road experience and its launch will herald a new generation of games powered by the superior DirectX 11 technologies.

Codemasters will take advantage of DirectX 11 features to add to the realism of the racing environment. Hardware tessellation will further improve the appearance of water and other surfaces as well as crowd animations. The performance of Shader Model 5.0 will aid in creating an even richer 3D experience, enhancing key image quality parameters such as depth of field, ambient occlusion and shadows. These DirectX 11 features, and many others, combine to deliver the most exciting and visceral racing experience yet.

Recommended Specifications - Enhanced for DirectX 11

Codemasters ha annunciato i requisiti ufficiali per Colin McRae: DiRT 2 in formato PC. Il rilascio gioco è previsto poco prima di Natale: l'attesa rispetto alle versioni console si è resa necessaria per l'implementazione delle DirectX 11, disponibili nativamente su Windows 7 e tramite aggiornamento su Vista. Per leggere i requisiti in dettaglio e vedere quali migliorie apporteranno le nuove librerie grafiche (nel caso disponiate già di una delle nuove schede video ATI, attualmente le uniche a supportarle) seguite questo link o cliccate su Continua.

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Recommended Specifications: Enhanced for DirectX 11
OS
Microsoft Windows XP, Vista or Windows 7
Processor
Intel Core i7 or AMD Phenom II
Memory
3GB
HD Space
10GB
Video Card
ATi Radeon HD 5700 Series

Minimum Specifications:
OS
Microsoft Windows XP, Vista or Windows 7
Processor
Intel Pentium 4 3.0Ghz
AMD Athlon 64 3400+
Memory
1GB (2Gb for Windows Vista)
HD Space
10GB
Video Card
ATI Radeon X1500
NVIDIA GeForce 6800

In attesa dell'evento online live della 10 Ore di Zolder che i beta testers disputeranno sabato prossimo, il team Simbin che sta lavorando allo sviluppo di Real Time Racing, ci presenta oggi la nuova BMW Z4 M:

Yesterday we showed you the first car out of two from the BMW Motorsport line: the MINI Cooper S. Today it is time to show you the BMW Z4 M. This rear wheel driven coupe with the mighty 6 cylinder engine and the characteristic  BMW sound is purpose and exclusively build for racing by the G&A Racing team from Belgium. The car is known from the various GT4 championships it participates in. If you like to powerslide and have the driving skills to master this vehicle you can prepare yourself for the upcoming 10 Hours of Zolder as the BMW Z4 M will be made available to all testers this week.

Specifications:
- 3200 cc
- 6 cylinders
- 24 valves
- 385 bhp at 8500 RPM
- six-speed gearbox
- real wheel drive
- 1200 kg

Il filmato che trovate qui sotto mostra in azione la modalità carriera di MotoGP 09/10, il gioco di corse arcade prodotto da Capcom e affidato per la prima volta ai britannici Monumental Games, all'esordio in questo genere così affollato e competitivo. Oltre al nuovo trailer è disponibile anche una galleria di screenshots, nella quale è possibile scorgere un certo miglioramento del comparto grafico rispetto alle primissime immagini.

Potete ammirare direttamente a questo indirizzo otto nuove immagini di anteprima del prossimo MotoGP 09/10, titolo a due ruote previsto solo su Playstation 3 e XBox.

MotoGP 09/10 will not only deliver all the bikes, riders and tracks from the 2009 championship, but brand new gameplay modes that offer rewards to the rider for their riding style not just winning the race, plus the ability to update the game with accurate content from the 2010 championship, as the season unfolds at no extra cost.

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MotoGP 09/10 will see the introduction of a fully realised Career Mode where players can take part in the ultimate MotoGP world championship both competing in races and managing all aspects of their team. Gamers will be able to hire engineers, team managers and press officers, all of whom will have a real effect on their career as a racing pro. Complementing Career Mode, MotoGP09/10 will feature three other gameplay modes to deliver a MotoGP experience that will appeal to followers of the world’s premier motorcycle championship and racing fans alike. Arcade mode is not limited to a simple first to take the chequered flag mechanic, but adds a variety of challenges where players can earn and steal points from their opponents, encouraging a risk element for those who feel that simply leading the pack isn’t enough. As an official licensed title, MotoGP 09/10 will naturally allow gamers to compete in a full championship season across any of MotoGP’s three bike classes. For those who like to pit their skills with fellow racers from around the globe MotoGP 09/10 offers a robust online mode, with full leader board plus spectator mode all planned.

Con il video che trovate anche qui sotto, la Electronic Arts annuncia la partnership del suo ultimo Need for Speed Shift con la casa americana Ford: l'accordo con l'azienda di Detroit renderà possibile l'inserimento nel gioco della nuova Ford Mustang 2010.

Nuovo giorno, nuova intervista all'ormai famosissimo Kazunori Yamauchi, il gran capo dei Polyphony, creatori dell'atteso Gran Turismo 5: mister K anche oggi rivela qualche notizia interessante al portale di IGN.com, come ad esempio la possibilità di inserire nel gioco persino le due ruote!

Have plans been finalized for whether motorcycles will be featured in Gran Turismo 5?
If that's what users really want in the game, I think that's a possibility. Or we could consider making a Tourist Trophy 2 as well.