GRID delivers electrifying race action - squeezing all the juicy bits out of the world's best courses, cars and race styles to deliver one huge adrenaline rush. It's all about what happens between the GRID and the flag! GRID™ Is all about the race- that period from lights to flag; full of tension, pressure, noise, and action. GRID will take players to beautifully realised and dramatic race locations over three continents to compete in an unprecedented variety of racing events. Packed with the most powerful race cars – new and classic, circuit and drift – players will compete to conquer the most prestigious official race tracks and championships and then go beyond to compete in challenging city-based competitions, through to road events and urban street races. In Europe, race gamers will compete on the greatest official tracks in prestige Marques including Aston Martin, Koenigsegg and Pagani. Iconic cities across the U. S. – including San Francisco, Washington DC and Detroit and each with their own atmosphere and events – play hosts to diverse street races. Here, high-performance V8 muscle cars set the pace in aggressive closely fought pack competitions. In the Far East, Japanese racing culture sets the tone where night races, including Drift racing, take drivers through neon illuminated cities and to outlying mountain roads. There is also the opportunity to compete in races that operate on the fringes of legality in the back streets and industrial areas of Yokohama. Key FeaturesIT'S ALL ABOUT THE RACE: Codemasters Studios' history of creating stellar racing titles, combined with AI and the ability of the EGO engine allow them to deliver GRID - a pure and cinematic race experience A GREATER, MORE DIVERSE, WORLD OF RACING: New and classic, track and street – conquer the greatest racetracks and then go beyond with road races and urban street competitions JUMP BEHIND THE WHEEL OF SOME OF THE MOST EXCITING CARS: Exotics, imports and beefy muscle cars are all available to race in hugely varied events with grids of up to twenty cars aggressively competing for the lead THREE DISTINCT RACING REGIONS: Europe, US and Japan are all beautifully designed, each with their own individual takes on racing: U. S. A – In thunderous V8 muscle cars, race diverse courses on city streets in flat out, door banging racing action; Japan – Reject traditional Western racing and drift over to Japan for action the fringes of legality in industrial areas and back streets from dusk 'till dawn; Europe – Race the famous tracks dominated by Le Mans in some of the most technologically advanced cars ever created such as the Ferrari F430 GT, Lamborghini Murcielago GTR, Aston Martin DBR9, Koenigsegg CCXR and Porsche 911 GT3-RSR EVERYTHING THAT COULD HAPPEN IN A RACE PROBABLY WILL: A GRID race tests a driver's skills at every turn - crammed with high-impact moments such as, engine fires, tire blow outs, bump and runs, wild crashes involving flipping, spinning, and collisions with other cars and trackside objects ENHANCED EGO ENGINE DRIVES ALL NEW HIGH IMPACT CRASH DAMAGE AND SEQUENCES: Physics models will ensure that collisions and crashes yield the kind of spectacle that a Hollywood movie director would ask for. Slow motion will be used extensively to give replays the blockbuster treatment ONLINE RACING: Race your cars online in high-adrenaline multiplayer, multiple car eventsHighly Detailed VehiclesView ImageRace Online with Your FriendsView Image.

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Game Modes Arcade Extreme GTR Evolution will come with new game modes, of which the Arcade Extreme game mode is the most noticable. In this mode the emphasis is shifted from realism to action and fun. This is done by implementing more and bigger backfires, damage and debris and easier physics. Added Championship functionality Other news is the added material to Championship and Custom Championship. These new options allow for full integration of the GT cars now and offer the possibility of running a endurance championship as well as a touring car championship. Functionality is added to the Custom Championship as well, allowing to player to mix in the GT cars and WTCC Extreme cars with the other content. 49 Unique cars in 12 classes with over 500 variations. Click to enlarge. Race with easier handling, more damage visuals and debris and huge backfires in Arcade Extreme mode. Click to enlarge. Cars GTR Evolution will contain 5 new classes containing a total of 30 new car models. First there are 3 classes of GT cars, each class with its own type of GT cars. In these classes you can find famous race cars such as the Corvette C6R, Aston Martin DBR9, BMW M3 GTR, Koenigsegg CCGT and Spyker C8 Spyder GT2R. Next to 3 GT classes there will be the WTCC Extreme cars. These are fictional designs of the vision of SimBin together with the WTCC Manufacturers on how the ultimate WTCC car could look. To finish it off there will be the Production Car Class, featuring the road going versions of the Audi R8, Dodge Viper SRT/10, Koenigsegg CCX and Gumpert Apollo. Key Features and Game Modes In total 49 Unique cars in 12 classes with over 500 variationsGTR Evolution combines the elements of racing with touringcars, GT cars, formula cars and sportscars. 19 tracks, over 40 different layouts, including the legendary Nürburgring NordschleifeFrom the streets of Macau to the straights of Monza or the Karussell on the Nürburgring Nordschleife. GT Championship Frenzy. 26 brand new GT car models in 4 different classes, including a selection of exclusive production cars. WTCC Extreme Cars. Evolution concept cars developed together with the car manufacturers of the WTCC. Rear Wheel Drive, over 600hp in 1000kg cars with extended body-kits; these beasts will give GT cars a run for their money. Enjoy Evolution concept cars developed together with the car manufacturers of the WTCC. Click to enlarge. A racedriver's heaven. Click to enlarge. 19 tracks and over 40 different layouts, including the legendary Nürburgring Nordschleife Click to enlarge. Cars GT Pro: Aston Martin DBR9, Audi R8 GT Concept, Corvette C5-R, Corvette C6. R, Dodge Viper GTS/R, Gumpert Apollo GT, Koenigsegg CCGT, Lister Storm, Saleen S7-R GT Sport: BMW M3 GTR, BMW Z4 GTR, Corvette Z06 GT2, Marcos Marcorelly GTS, Mosler MT900R, Seat Cupra GT, Seat Toledo GT, Spyker C8 Spyder GT2R, SunRed SR21 GT Club: Aston Martin DBRS9, Dodge Viper Comp. Coupe, Gillet Vertigo, Marcos Marcorelly GTC, Alfa-Romeo 156, Alfa-Romeo 156 GTA, BMW 320si e90, BMW 320i e46, Chevrolet Lacetti, Honda Accord Euro-R, Peugeot 407, Seat Le—n, Seat Toledo Cupra WTCC '87: Alfa-Romeo 75 turbo, BMW M3 e30 WTCC Extreme: Alfa-Romeo 156 Extreme, BMW 320si Extreme, Chevrolet Lacetti Extreme, Seat Leon Extreme Formula 3000: Lola B02/60 Formula BMW: Formula BMW Mini Cooper Challenge: Mini Cooper S Tracks Nürburgring: Nürburgring Nordschleife, Nürburgring GP WTCC '06/'07: Anderstorp, Sweden; Brands-Hatch, United Kingdom; Brno, Czech Republic; Curitiba, Brazil; Istanbul, Turkey; Macau; Magny-Cours, France; Monza, Italy; Oschersleben, Germany; Pau, France; Porto, Portugal; Puebla, Mexico; Valencia, Spain; Zandvoort, The Netherlands Additional Tracks: Estoril, Portugal; Imola, Italy; Vara Raceway, Sweden Features In-Game File Sharing It will be possible to share files, to up- and download setups while being in the game. The same will be possible for the ghost-files for time trial sessions. You can up- and download ghost files in-game, which can also include the setup that was used to make the ghost. Online Leader-boards and Ranking Online leader-boards and ranking will be available for all the new tracks and classes, both on the website and in-game. Race-Line In Time-Trial a feature is added called the Race-Line. This raceline is inspired by the race-line in GTR2, but features much more options. There are distinctive brake-markers to indicate braking points, and you can not load just one but even two race-lines to compare and follow. These race-lines including their ghost-files and setups can be up- or downloaded in-game as well. Replay Studio The Replay system is now equipped with the possibility to not only save the full replay after the race but also the instant replays that can be viewed during the race. Nationality Indicator The player-profile will now be equipped with a flag and a country indicator, which will follow the player throughout the game. This will also allow for country specific rankings and other country specific options. GT Championship Frenzy 26 brand new GT car models in 4 different classes, including a selection of exclusive production cars. WTCC Extreme Cars Evolution concept cars developed together with the car manufacturers of the WTCC. Rear Wheel Drive, over 600hp in 1000kg cars with extended body-kits; these beasts will give GT cars a run for their money. Online rankings and leaderboards Upload your times online and attack the leaderboards. Do you have it in you to be ranked #1? Full dynamic weather Dynamic weather changes. Do you see those dark clouds? Be afraid, be very afraid! Welcome to the Green Hell of the Nürburgring Nordschleife A PC exclusive: experience the modern Nordschleife for the first time in a PC title, along with the Nürburgring GP track. GT Championship Frenzy 26 brand new GT car models in 4 different classes, including a selection of exclusive production cars. WTCC Extreme Cars Evolution concept cars developed together with the car manufacturers of the WTCC. Rear Wheel Drive, over 600hp with extended body-kits; these beasts will give GT cars a run for their money. New race-line including a dynamic trackmap New features supply a driving tutorial to educate you to become a racing driver. All-new Arcade Extreme Mode A brand new game mode; perfect for the beginner or for the casual gamer. Race with easier handling, more damage visuals and debris and huge backfires.

The missions themselves are lengthy and often complex, and are just as accurate as the planes; players take part in history, but cannot change the outcomes of battles. Because the action takes place in the South Pacific don't expect to see a wide variety of ground scenery. Not that you'll miss it: the water, small islands, planes, aircraft carriers, and battleships are always very sharp and detailed. However, if you expect to play with the graphics at their best settings, be aware that you'll need a blazing fast machine with a fast video card. On lesser computers, the graphics in Combat Flight Simulator 2 start to degrade from stunning to merely ordinary. The between-mission story arc is told through 1940s-style comic book panels. The artwork does a good job of moving the story along while giving the feeling that your character and his fellow flyboys are aware they're never far from instant death. That the game also allows you to fly the full Japanese side of the campaign gives the player an interesting glimpse at the Japanese perspective of the war. While the game does include such famous planes as the U. S. Corsair, Wildcat, P38F Lightning, and Japanese Zero, its mere total of seven craft left us wanting more. We were impressed with the vastly different handling of each plane, but the lack of variety is disappointing. But this is a relatively small shortcoming in an otherwise deep and involving game. If you have a powerful enough PC, Combat Flight Simulator 2 is a delight, and is sure to please both war historians and flight sim enthusiasts. -Mark Brooks Pros: Easy to get into, but can be adjusted to become very difficult and realistic On highest-quality graphics settings, the game is simply gorgeous Plenty of missions and great tutorials Full Japanese campaign adds depth and historical balance Cons: Only seven flyable aircraft Steep system requirements Fight for control over the skies of the South Pacific in Combat Flight Simulator 2: Pacific Theater. You'll start as a rookie ensign and, if you're good, progress through the ranks. Fly for either the United States or the Imperial Japanese in meticulously realistic aircraft models. And, you can alter history in your favor with the game's graphical mission editor and campaign builder.

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