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First DirectX 11 shots of DIRT 2

Codemasters has sent out 5 screenshots of the upcoming DX11-enabled PC version of DIRT 2.

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Sunny_D5319d ago

Nice! Who can actually run this? Say I. Not I!

wAtdaFck5319d ago

DirectX 11 is basically DirectX 10, but more efficient...correct me if i'm wrong. They mentioned Multi-threaded processing in DirectX11 and a host of other things, so its more like what DirectX10 was supposed to be.

...kinda like Vista and 7

Gostosa5319d ago

I don't get it.

What's so special about these screens? I mean, sure the graphics look great. But not THAT great imo.

Jamescagney5319d ago

They're great if you're getting it on pc. If not, then I suppose it doesn't matter. But I am so I like :)

TheIneffableBob5319d ago

You have to see it in action. The tessellation not only allows for higher polygon counts but also gives you water deformation, high quality cloth rippling, and the like. Things like shadows are improved as well, softening the edges and fixing shadow flickering.

That being said, while there will be a noticeable improvement over the console versions, but I don't think it will be a huge difference. DiRT2 was designed with DX9 in mind and then ported to DX11.

OtherWhiteMeat5319d ago (Edited 5319d ago )

Well that was unimpressive,but in Codemasters defense they are one of the first companies to show any Direct 11 screenshots.I'm sure a few month down the road things will look much,much better.

Serial_EDX5318d ago

When your unimpressed by something like this.

http://gallery.thatvideogam...

There's something really wrong with you.

PotNoodle5319d ago

I'll get it a try.. i have two free copies of it.

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10 Great Racing Games That You Can Play Right Now

ASidCast: "There are times when you’ve got a lot of free time and very few games that you’d wanna play. This is a list of great games that one must play regardless of how old they get, and not playing these would just be a sin for racing fans. Most of these games revolutionized their genre and probably created their own genre in the process, while some were just too advanced for their time. If in any case you missed these, then you better search for these games and play them for a fun dose of gaming history or as a new experience entirely. "

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nowitzki20043116d ago

Bad list, but to each their own.

No Forza Horizon, Driveclub, Assetto Corsa, or Grid Autosport?

And if you can throw in Trials when its not a racing game, why is there no Rocket League?

C-H-E-F3116d ago (Edited 3116d ago )

what shocked me was two games I loved during the ps2 era

JUICED and Street Racing Syndicate, Need For Speed Hot Pursuit

Then you have Forza 3, GT5, and the others you named above... smh

edit: and crazy taxi and trails aren't even racers lOl

traumadisaster3116d ago

Bought Grid 1 on pc for 2.50 last week, playing that at 4k60fps will make you feel nuts for ever spending 100's on racing games.

nowitzki20043116d ago

Says the guy who payed 100's on his 4k rig to play a racing game /s.

JK, Im sure its amazing in 4k... Its amazing in 1080p too so I can only imagine. You should try Grid Autosport, I actually liked that better than Grid.

traumadisaster3116d ago

I'll get it in a couple of years for 2.50. After I beat grid 2 and about 5 other racers I have.

Nitromonteiro3116d ago

@nowitski2004: I chose Project CARS over Assetto Corsa as a personal opinion,and Grid 1 over Autosport because the first one was great 'for it's time', autosport was good but just not that great.
Rocket League would actually be the next game if could make a longer list,really sorry on that.

@C-H-E-F: Juiced and SRS,are you serious? These are the games that defines the genre?
Hot Pursuit 2010 was Burnout Paradise with licensed carswith cops and wasn't even a better game world.
Crazy Taxi wins on the mobile platform,there are very few racing games on mobile with a open world. And the few there are,arent as good as Crazy Taxi. And racing against the clock makes does it a racing game.

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Steam Midweek Madness Knocks 66% Off of DiRT Mega Pack

Hardcore Gamer: Each game has been discounted 66%, taking DiRT 2 down to $5.09, DiRT 3 down to $8.49, and DiRT Showdown to $10.19 on their own. The best value for your money is the Megapack, which gives you all three for only $17.

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The not-quite-daily Steam Spotlight 30/04

So the last Spotlight of April, it's been a good month for money saving.

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