DiRT 3 release date

AbSoLuT_b
Friday, February 4, 2011 | 1:58 PM
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Press release PC Xbox 360 PS3

Codemasters has announced that DiRT 3 will release worldwide on May 24. Two new screens below.

DiRT 3 will boast more cars, more locations, more routes and more events than any other game in the series, including over 50 rally cars representing the very best from five decades of the sport. With more than double the track content of 2009’s hit, DiRT 3 will see players start at the top as a professional driver, with a top-flight career in competitive off-road racing complimented by the opportunity to express themselves in Gymkhana-style showpiece driving events.

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thextreme1

Commented on 2011-02-04 14:44:37

Its not looking too hot visually, at least from these shots. Its hard to get excited over this game. I used to love the Rallisport Challenge series on the Xbox and wish they wouldve released a sequel for the 360, but understand that these games generally only sell to a small portion of their user base. So the risk may not be worth the reward.

I own Dirt 2 and have played a little and liked it, but it still doesnt have the feel that I enjoyed so much from Rallisport Challenge. I cant really pinpoint why either, just doesnt feel the same.

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bleachedsmiles

Commented on 2011-02-04 15:13:54

not look too hot visually? are you crazy?

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2PintsOfInsulin

Commented on 2011-02-04 15:36:03

It looks nice in motion, but there are inconsistencies which let it down a bit; ropey foliage, straight-edged boulders, and it all looks a bit, err, mushy?

Will be getting it anyway (love Rally games!)

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jklmr3

Commented on 2011-02-04 15:47:08

GO DICE !!!! 6 years later and hope never ends.

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OpiZA

Commented on 2011-02-04 16:11:01

Announcement of delay. May 24th. Got it.

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OpiZA

Commented on 2011-02-04 16:11:49

On a serious note, if that's how it looks out of motion, It's going to look phenomenal

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FireWire

Commented on 2011-02-04 16:14:42

Are you guys looking at something else than what's coming up on my browser? Cause this looks great!

It looks nice in motion? That's probably the point with a racing game...
I don't know if you guys played dirt 2 but I fired it up yesterday on my pc and it looks ff'ing amazing...

And this will probably look even better than 2.

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b0vril

Commented on 2011-02-04 16:31:19

How on Earth can someone say these shots don't look amazing at the very least!?

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2PintsOfInsulin

Commented on 2011-02-04 16:40:27

Because.we.have.an.opinion. :)

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Doom_Bringer

Commented on 2011-02-04 16:55:58

Will probably pick this up during the winter Steam sale...I bought the entire Codemasters racing pack (all of their racing games released this gen) for like $10...haven't installed a single of them yet though ~_~

I did play Grid back in 2008 and was impressed with the graphics

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b0vril

Commented on 2011-02-04 17:00:45 In reply to 2PintsOfInsulin

Posted by 2PintsOfInsulin

Because.we.have.an.opinion. :)

Perhaps in art style, but in the technically I don't see how you could really fault those shots much in comparison with other racers.

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Frozpot

Commented on 2011-02-04 17:29:32

I just want to say... DICE... made RallySport Challenge... Enough said. Hype Meter(tm) on FULL!!!

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ASURAshadow

Commented on 2011-02-04 20:03:21

Did I miss something? Why the talk of Dice and Rallysport Challenge? Is this Dirt being developed by a different team than the one that made the first two Dirt games?

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FlatuS

Commented on 2011-02-04 20:34:55

Pfff Q1 2011 is going to hurt my wallet ... lovely games commin out

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Frozpot

Commented on 2011-02-04 20:52:26 In reply to ASURAshadow

Posted by ASURAshadow

Did I miss something? Why the talk of Dice and Rallysport Challenge? Is this Dirt being developed by a different team than the one that made the first two Dirt games?

I'm not sure, but I've heard from several people that DICE is making this one. I could be wrong, but BOO if I am...

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chrss

Commented on 2011-02-04 21:06:04 In reply to Frozpot

BOO

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BooMMooB

Commented on 2011-02-04 21:54:51 In reply to thextreme1

Posted by thextreme1

Somebody needs to give you your eyesight back, 'cause you are obviously not looking.

Dirt 1 and 2 feels different from the Rallisport Challenge games because they are made by a different studio and published by a different publisher. The two series have nothing in common development wise.

Dice is now owned by EA and will most likely not return to Rallisport Challenge as it was published by Microsoft on the original xBox. I guess MS still holds the right to the Rallisport Challenge name.

Back then Dice was an independent studio who did Rallisport on a publishing contract.

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[quote=thextreme1]Its not looking too hot visually, at least from these shots. Its hard to get excited over this game. I used to love the Rallisport Challenge series on the Xbox and wish they wouldve released a sequel for the 360, but understand that these games generally only sell to a small portion of their user base. So the risk may not be worth the reward.

I own Dirt 2 and have played a little and liked it, but it still doesnt have the feel that I enjoyed so much from Rallisport Challenge. I cant really pinpoint why either, just doesnt feel the same.[/quote]

Somebody needs to give you your eyesight back, 'cause you are obviously not looking.

Dirt 1 and 2 feels different from the Rallisport Challenge games because they are made by a different studio and published by a different publisher. The two series have nothing in common development wise.

Dice is now owned by EA and will most likely not return to Rallisport Challenge as it was published by Microsoft on the original xBox. I guess MS still holds the right to the Rallisport Challenge name.

Back then Dice was an independent studio who did Rallisport on a publishing contract.

Bobby7777

Commented on 2011-02-04 23:43:24 In reply to thextreme1

Glasses maybe? these screens look great.. allthough they smell like bullshots as well.

Buuut dirt2 looked great allready so things can only look better.

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upsnake

Commented on 2011-02-05 09:28:35

first day buy TBH

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AbSoLuT_b

Commented on 2011-02-05 10:27:38

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drshahrooz

Commented on 2011-02-06 23:59:35

graphics look a little bit bad

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Headstapler

Commented on 2011-02-07 00:47:25

@AbSolut_b Thanks for the video links.

Game is looking good so far.

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