PC DiRT 2 TURBOCHARGED BY DIRECTX 11 REVEALED AT WINDOWS 7 LAUNCH EVENT

Ice · 22-10-2009, 03:12 PM

Today we revealed the DirectX 11-powered Games for Windows Live edition of Colin McRae: DiRT 2 at Microsoft’s New York Windows 7 Launch Event. The DirectX 11 powered PC version of Colin McRae: DiRT 2 will powerslide onto US shelves December 1st, EU December 3rd and UK Steets on December 4th.

To get an early preview of the most visceral off-road racing yet, head on over to www.dirt2game.com and immerse yourself in the awe inspiring DiRT 2 DirectX 11 Gameplay and Tech Demo videos. You can also view these amazing videos in glorious HD on YouTube, just follow these links:

Watch in Full HD Here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D9p3PYOX1Vc

“The opportunity to enter into a strategic relationship with Microsoft to fuse key DirectX 11 technologies with Codemasters’ EGO™ Engine and set the new standard in race gaming on home computers was irresistible,” said Bryan Marshall, chief technical officer, Codemasters. “We will deliver the most immersive and realistic off-road racing experience yet and set the technical benchmark in the genre.”

“By working together with Codemasters to deliver early access to DirectX11 technologies for the Games for Windows Live edition of Colin McRae: DiRT 2, we are able today to demonstrate the new levels of immersive gameplay and visual performance gamers can experience in Windows 7,” said Mike Ybarra, general manager of Windows Product Management at Microsoft. “Through our strategic relationship and the delivery of the DirectX 11 feature set, we are confident Codemasters will lead the way in the development of the next generation of PC games.”

Watch in Full HD Here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=scxIJQwyQC4

mike syd · 23-10-2009, 05:55 AM

Nice. Looks like on my XBox

mike

DarkPand0r · 23-10-2009, 07:09 AM

Pffft Windows 7
Pffft DiRT2 for Windows 7

Luke gr · 23-10-2009, 09:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mike syd

Nice. Looks like on my XBox

mike

I bet the pc version will look a little better than consoles-
as long as we're talking about a very stong pc system...

Note: Haven't seen the crowd clapping In consoles versions, have we?

Ice · 23-10-2009, 11:52 AM

If you watch the Full HD version of the Gameplay Trailer on YouTube you'll notice there is a definite improvement in the graphics and level of detail in the Games for Windows Live version.

tbh I'm blown away by the PC version 60 FPS, higher resolutions and improved graphics it doesn't get much better than that

TescosFinest · 23-10-2009, 01:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Luke gr

Note: Haven't seen the crowd clapping In consoles versions, have we?

Yep

The PC version will look great though, with the sharper graphics and expanded particle effects

Lexandro · 23-10-2009, 01:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DarkPand0r

Pffft Windows 7
Pffft DiRT2 for Windows 7

Have you actually used Win 7 yet? I have, I bought it yesterday and its a great OS. WAY WAY WAY better than Vista, extremely easy to install/upgrade, and no troubles with any of my hardware or peripherals.

Ice · 23-10-2009, 03:08 PM

Also here's some excellent screenshots of the Games for Windows Live version. If you want to download the full 1920x1200 resolution versions head on over to http://www.dirt2game.com/#/uk/visuals/ and click on the SHOTS link.

Luke gr · 23-10-2009, 03:14 PM

Unbelievable..!!!!!!!!!!

Lexandro · 23-10-2009, 05:39 PM

Stonking great pics!

22-10-2009, 03:12 PM	#1 (permalink)
Ice Retired DiRT 2 Community Co-ordinator Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Codemasters Posts: 602	PC DiRT 2 TURBOCHARGED BY DIRECTX 11 REVEALED AT WINDOWS 7 LAUNCH EVENT Today we revealed the DirectX 11-powered Games for Windows Live edition of Colin McRae: DiRT 2 at Microsoft’s New York Windows 7 Launch Event. The DirectX 11 powered PC version of Colin McRae: DiRT 2 will powerslide onto US shelves December 1st, EU December 3rd and UK Steets on December 4th. To get an early preview of the most visceral off-road racing yet, head on over to www.dirt2game.com and immerse yourself in the awe inspiring DiRT 2 DirectX 11 Gameplay and Tech Demo videos. You can also view these amazing videos in glorious HD on YouTube, just follow these links: Watch in Full HD Here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D9p3PYOX1Vc “The opportunity to enter into a strategic relationship with Microsoft to fuse key DirectX 11 technologies with Codemasters’ EGO™ Engine and set the new standard in race gaming on home computers was irresistible,” said Bryan Marshall, chief technical officer, Codemasters. “We will deliver the most immersive and realistic off-road racing experience yet and set the technical benchmark in the genre.” “By working together with Codemasters to deliver early access to DirectX11 technologies for the Games for Windows Live edition of Colin McRae: DiRT 2, we are able today to demonstrate the new levels of immersive gameplay and visual performance gamers can experience in Windows 7,” said Mike Ybarra, general manager of Windows Product Management at Microsoft. “Through our strategic relationship and the delivery of the DirectX 11 feature set, we are confident Codemasters will lead the way in the development of the next generation of PC games.” Watch in Full HD Here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=scxIJQwyQC4

23-10-2009, 07:09 AM	#3 (permalink)
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23-10-2009, 05:55 AM	#2 (permalink)
mike syd Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 65	Nice. Looks like on my XBox mike

23-10-2009, 11:52 AM	#5 (permalink)
Ice Retired DiRT 2 Community Co-ordinator Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Codemasters Posts: 602	If you watch the Full HD version of the Gameplay Trailer on YouTube you'll notice there is a definite improvement in the graphics and level of detail in the Games for Windows Live version. tbh I'm blown away by the PC version 60 FPS, higher resolutions and improved graphics it doesn't get much better than that

23-10-2009, 03:08 PM	#8 (permalink)
Ice Retired DiRT 2 Community Co-ordinator Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Codemasters Posts: 602	Also here's some excellent screenshots of the Games for Windows Live version. If you want to download the full 1920x1200 resolution versions head on over to http://www.dirt2game.com/#/uk/visuals/ and click on the SHOTS link.

23-10-2009, 03:14 PM	#9 (permalink)
Luke gr Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Lamia-Greece Posts: 1,133	Unbelievable..!!!!!!!!!!

23-10-2009, 05:39 PM	#10 (permalink)
Lexandro Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 114	Stonking great pics!