Today marks the release of Codemasters’ first full-length gameplay trailer for its much-anticipated racer, GRID 2. However, while the video is certainly impressive and appreciated, the term ‘full-length’ is used rather loosely here. In reality, the actual gameplay content is short and sweet, coming in at less than a minute in length. Then again, at least it’s something, giving us a short glimpse at what could end up being 2013’s best racing game.
GRID 2 will release on May 28th, for Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 and PC.
Read on for more information regarding this visceral automotive experience, including its retailer exclusive pre-order bonuses.
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First Full Length GRID 2 Gameplay Trailer Brings New World of Motorsport to Life
Los Angeles, Calif. – Feb. 14, 2013 – Today Codemasters® released the first full-length GRID 2™ gameplay trailer at www.youtube.com/watch?v=cRsNc-rB-Vs, revealing how a new world of competitive motorsport will come alive with cinematic style, stunning locations and beautifully rendered cars.
GRID 2, the long-awaited sequel to the BAFTA-award winning, critically acclaimed GRID™, will race into retail on May 28 for the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, PLAYSTATION®3 computer entertainment system and Windows® PC.
The gameplay video reveals a flavor of GRID 2’s unique racing experience and unveils a selection of the game’s beautifully realized locations, including Paris, Barcelona, Chicago, California and the Red Bull Ring. The video is now showing at www.youtube.com/gridgame.
GRID 2’s Road Racing locations are represented as cars including the BMW E30 M3 Sport Evolution, Ford Mustang Mach 1 and Chevrolet Camaro Z28 RS SS 1970 race head-to-head on the California Coast. Track Racing is shown at Austria’s Red Bull Ring, where the Ariel Atom 3, BAC Mono and KTM X-Bow R go flat out around this historic circuit.
Street Racing, meanwhile, is shown in Paris, as marques including the McLaren MP4-12C, Mercedes Benz SL 65 AMG and Corvette Z06 Centennial Edition tear around the Arc de Triumph. Hot hatches including the Alfa Romeo Giuletta and Ford Focus ST race into the night in Barcelona and stunning cars including the Nissan Skyline GT-R R34 Nismo Z Tune, Pagani Huayra, Koenigsegg Agera R and more charge through Chicago.
Codemasters® is giving fans who pre-order at select retailers online or in stores a choice of GRID 2 Special Editions, which will feature extra content redeemable via download on PlayStation Network, Xbox LIVE® for Xbox 360 and Windows PC.
Gamers who pre-order at GameStop can choose the GRID 2: Turbo-Charged Edition which includes:
The McLaren Racing Pack
Receive the McLaren MP4-12C GT3 Special Edition car to race in single-player, multiplayer and online events. Plus expand the game with two routes around the legendary Brands Hatch GP Circuit.The Head Start Pack
Receive the exclusive Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren 722 GT car to race in single-player, multiplayer and online events. Plus make cash earned in-game go further with discounts in GRID 2’s multiplayer vehicle and modification store and receive a RaceNet bonus.Gamers who pre-order at Best Buy can choose the GRID 2: IndyCar Edition, which includes:
The Indycar Racing Pack
Receive the Dallara IndyCar and Indy500 Pace car liveries for the Chevrolet Camaro SS and Corvette Z06 Centennial Edition to race in single-player, multiplayer and online events. Plus expand the game with two routes at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Circuit.Gamers who pre-order at Amazon can choose the GRID 2: Head Start Edition which includes:
The Head Start Pack
Receive the exclusive Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren 722 GT car to race in single-player, multiplayer and online events. Plus make cash earned in-game go further with discounts in GRID 2’s multiplayer vehicle and modification store and receive a RaceNet bonus.GRID 2 will challenge players to be fast, be first and be famous. Going behind the wheel of a handpicked selection of automotive icons spanning four decades, gamers will race their way to the top of a new, evolving world of motorsport. From Paris to Abu Dhabi, Chicago to the sun-kissed California coast and beyond, beautifully created city streets, licensed circuits and edge-of-control mountain roads will become home to the most visceral and exhilarating racing yet.
GRID 2 will also set new standards for a racing multiplayer experience with an entirely distinct and extensive gameplay component and unique progression system. Deep customization options and integration with RaceNet* – the online community portal for Codemasters Racing games which tracks player’s races, rewards and rivals – will offer further immersion and connectivity in GRID 2’s new world of motorsport.
Fans can keep up with all the latest updates straight from the studio by speeding over to www.gridgame.com and www.facebook.com/gridgame or follow the team at www.twitter.com/gridgame.
