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'''''Race Driver: GRID''''', released in the US as simply '''''GRID''''', is the most recent addition to the [[TOCA Touring Car series|''TOCA Touring Car'' series]], which is published and developed by [[Codemasters]]. The game is available for [[Microsoft Windows]], [[PlayStation 3]] and [[Xbox 360]], and was released in Europe on 30 May 2008, in North America on 3 June 2008 and in Australia on 12 June 2008.
Race Driver: Grid (stylized as Racedriver Grid, in the Americas, known simply as Grid)Fg is the most recent addition to the [[TOCA Touring Car series|''TOCA Touring Car'' series]], which is published and developed by [[Codemasters]]. The game is available for [[Microsoft Windows]], [[PlayStation 3]] and [[Xbox 360]], and was released in Europe on 30 May 2008, in North America on 3 June 2008 and in Australia on 12 June 2008.


==Gameplay==
==Gameplay==
[[File:Race Driver GRID screenshot.jpg|thumb|left|''GRID'' features several different types of [[motorsport]]s spanning three major regions.]]
[[File:Race Driver Grid screenshot.jpg|thumb|left|''Grid'' features several different types of [[motorsport]]s spanning three major regions.]]
''GRID'' was developed and published by Codemasters, the creators of the [[TOCA Touring Car series|''TOCA/Race Driver'' series]]. It is a game in which the player runs their own race team, acting as the primary driver. As players progress they gain sponsors and can hire a teammate to drive alongside them in certain events.
''Grid'' was developed and published by Codemasters, the creators of the [[TOCA Touring Car series|''TOCA/Race Driver'' series]]. It is a game in which the player runs their own race team, acting as the primary driver. As players progress they gain sponsors and can hire a teammate to drive alongside them in certain events.


The game begins with the player accepting jobs to drive for other teams to earn money, and once the player gains enough capital they can purchase their own vehicles and drive independently, as well as continuing to drive for other teams should they choose to. ''GRID'' features a gameplay mechanic known as Flashback which allows the player to rewind gameplay by up to ten seconds and resume from their chosen point. This is a limited-use feature, determined by the difficulty setting.
The game begins with the player accepting jobs to drive for other teams to earn money, and once the player gains enough capital they can purchase their own vehicles and drive independently, as well as continuing to drive for other teams should they choose to. ''Grid'' features a gameplay mechanic known as Flashback which allows the player to rewind gameplay by up to ten seconds and resume from their chosen point. This is a limited-use feature, determined by the difficulty setting.


''GRID'' features several modes of competition using various cars. Three main regions are found in the game, [[United States]], [[Europe]], and [[Japan]], each with their own championship. Each of the game's 43 cars are tied to one of these three regions. ''GRID'' also features several types of events to compete in, including [[FIA GT Championship|GT championships]], [[Drifting (motorsport)|drifting]], [[Tōge|touge]], [[Open wheel car|open wheel]] racing, and [[demolition derby]], as well as variants on several of these [[motorsport]]s. Players can also participate in the [[24 Hours of Le Mans]] at the end of each racing season.
''Grid'' features several modes of competition using various cars. Three main regions are found in the game, [[United States]], [[Europe]], and [[Japan]], each with their own championship. Each of the game's 43 cars are tied to one of these three regions. ''Grid'' also features several types of events to compete in, including [[FIA GT Championship|GT championships]], [[Drifting (motorsport)|drifting]], [[Tōge|touge]], [[Open wheel car|open wheel]] racing, and [[demolition derby]], as well as variants on several of these [[motorsport]]s. Players can also participate in the [[24 Hours of Le Mans]] at the end of each racing season.


Courses in the game are a mixture of real world and fictional circuits and point-to-point tracks. Real road courses such as [[Le Mans]] and [[Spa Francorchamps]] are included, while some defunct street circuits such as the [[Detroit street circuit]] in [[Michigan]] and the [[2002 Grand Prix of Washington D.C.|Washington D.C. street circuit]] are also included. There are also several fictional tracks inspired by real-world locations and circuits, such as street courses in [[San Francisco, California]] and [[Milan, Italy]] as well as [[Mount Haruna]].
Courses in the game are a mixture of real world and fictional circuits and point-to-point tracks. Real road courses such as [[Le Mans]] and [[Spa Francorchamps]] are included, while some defunct street circuits such as the [[Detroit street circuit]] in [[Michigan]] and the [[2002 Grand Prix of Washington D.C.|Washington D.C. street circuit]] are also included. There are also several fictional tracks inspired by real-world locations and circuits, such as street courses in [[San Francisco, California]] and [[Milan, Italy]] as well as [[Mount Haruna]].


==Development and marketing==
==Development and marketing==
''GRID'' uses Codemasters' own [[EGO (game engine)|Ego]] engine, an updated version of the [[Neon Engine|Neon]] engine already being used in their previous release ''[[Dirt (video game)|Colin McRae: DiRT]]''. The damage code has been completely rewritten to allow for environments with the potential for persistent damage.<ref>{{cite web| title= GRID Preview|url=http://au.xbox360.ign.com/articles/856/856222p2.html|work=IGN|date=3 March 2007|accessdate=21 March 2007}}</ref> [[Ambisonics]] was used in the audio engine of the PS3 and Xbox 360 versions.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://etiennedeleflie.net/2008/06/24/codemasters-ups-their-useage-of-ambisonics-on-race-driver-grid/ |title=Codemasters ups Ambisonics again on Race Driver GRID |first=Etienne |last=Deleflie |date=24 June 2008 |publisher=Ambisonia |accessdate=7 August 2010 }}</ref>
''Grid'' uses Codemasters' own [[EGO (game engine)|Ego]] engine, an updated version of the [[Neon Engine|Neon]] engine already being used in their previous release ''[[Dirt (video game)|Colin McRae: DiRT]]''. The damage code has been completely rewritten to allow for environments with the potential for persistent damage.<ref>{{cite web| title= GRID Preview|url=http://au.xbox360.ign.com/articles/856/856222p2.html|work=IGN|date=3 March 2007|accessdate=21 March 2007}}</ref> [[Ambisonics]] was used in the audio engine of the PS3 and Xbox 360 versions.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://etiennedeleflie.net/2008/06/24/codemasters-ups-their-useage-of-ambisonics-on-race-driver-grid/ |title=Codemasters ups Ambisonics again on Race Driver GRID |first=Etienne |last=Deleflie |date=24 June 2008 |publisher=Ambisonia |accessdate=7 August 2010 }}</ref>


On 8 May 2008, a demo was released on the [[PlayStation Store]] and [[Xbox Live Marketplace]]. The following day, a PC version of the demo was released.<ref>{{cite web|title= Race Driver: GRID PC Demo Released|url=http://www.shacknews.com/onearticle.x/52617|work=ShackNews}}</ref> The demo allows players to try two game modes: racing and drifting. The demo also features a competition challenge, with a [[BMW 3 series]], as a prize, for European-based gamers,<ref>{{cite web|title=European time trial challenge scoreboard|url=http://community.grid-game.com/win-a-bmw/scoreboard.php}}</ref> and a [[Ford Mustang]] for U.S.-based players.<ref>{{cite web|title=U.S. time trial challenge scoreboard|url=http://community.grid-game.com/win-ebay-mustang/scoreboard.php}}</ref> The American competition ended at midnight on 25 May 2008, whereas the European competition ended on 31 May 2008, also at midnight. The demo also has two competition tracks available online, and allows up to 12 players to compete online. The demo has been downloaded by over one million people over three platforms.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://community.grid-game.com/news/?id=6324|title=GRID Demo hits over a million downloads!|date=21 May 2008|publisher=Race Driver: Grid Community Site|accessdate=26 September 2008}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.joystiq.com/2008/05/26/race-driver-grid-demo-races-to-a-million-downloads/|title=Race Driver: GRID demo races to a million downloads |last=Dobson |first=Jason |date=26 May 2008 |publisher=Joystiq |accessdate=26 September 2008}}</ref>
On 8 May 2008, a demo was released on the [[PlayStation Store]] and [[Xbox Live Marketplace]]. The following day, a PC version of the demo was released.<ref>{{cite web|title= Race Driver: Grid PC Demo Released|url=http://www.shacknews.com/onearticle.x/52617|work=ShackNews}}</ref> The demo allows players to try two game modes: racing and drifting. The demo also features a competition challenge, with a [[BMW 3 series]], as a prize, for European-based gamers,<ref>{{cite web|title=European time trial challenge scoreboard|url=http://community.grid-game.com/win-a-bmw/scoreboard.php}}</ref> and a [[Ford Mustang]] for U.S.-based players.<ref>{{cite web|title=U.S. time trial challenge scoreboard|url=http://community.grid-game.com/win-ebay-mustang/scoreboard.php}}</ref> The American competition ended at midnight on 25 May 2008, whereas the European competition ended on 31 May 2008, also at midnight. The demo also has two competition tracks available online, and allows up to 12 players to compete online. The demo has been downloaded by over one million people over three platforms.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://community.grid-game.com/news/?id=6324|title=GRID Demo hits over a million downloads!|date=21 May 2008|publisher=Race Driver: Grid Community Site|accessdate=26 September 2008}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.joystiq.com/2008/05/26/race-driver-grid-demo-races-to-a-million-downloads/|title=Race Driver: GRID demo races to a million downloads |last=Dobson |first=Jason |date=26 May 2008 |publisher=Joystiq |accessdate=26 September 2008}}</ref>


In 2010, an arcade version of the game was published by [[Sega]].
In 2010, an arcade version of the game was published by [[Sega]].


===Downloadable content===
===Downloadable content===
On 19 September 2008 Codemasters announced that they would be releasing three DLC (Downloadable Content) packs, the first of the three was released on 4 December 2008, the ''8-Ball Pack'' was released on the [[Xbox Live Marketplace]] and the [[PlayStation Network]]. The pack contains eight new cars, these include the McLaren F1 GTR, TVR Cerbera Speed 12, Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X, Honda S2000, Nissan GT-R (S-G2008), VW Nardo, Pontiac Firebird and the Volvo C30. The ''8-Ball Pack'' also comes complete with two new multiplayer events set on existing circuits from across ''GRID'''s three continents. On 4 March 2010 the second DLC pack dubbed the ''Prestige Pack'' was released (for the PS3 only). The pack adds [[Mount Panorama Circuit]] and ten cars, including the Ferrari F430 GTC, Bugatti Veyron and Ferrari F575 GTC. The third and final DLC pack, still yet to be released, is reported to include Ford and Holden V8 supercars.<ref name="Prestige">{{cite web |title=RACE DRIVER: GRID GETS RELOADED FOR PLAYSTATION 3! |url=http://www.codemasters.co.uk/news/?showarticle=12952 |publisher=[[Codemasters]] |accessdate=9 March 2010 |date=4 March 2010}}{{Failed verification|date=July 2011|talk=Reference failed verification}}</ref>
On 19 September 2008 Codemasters announced that they would be releasing three DLC (Downloadable Content) packs, the first of the three was released on 4 December 2008, the ''8-Ball Pack'' was released on the [[Xbox Live Marketplace]] and the [[PlayStation Network]]. The pack contains eight new cars, these include the McLaren F1 GTR, TVR Cerbera Speed 12, Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X, Honda S2000, Nissan GT-R (S-G2008), VW Nardo, Pontiac Firebird and the Volvo C30. The ''8-Ball Pack'' also comes complete with two new multiplayer events set on existing circuits from across ''Grid'''s three continents. On 4 March 2010 the second DLC pack dubbed the ''Prestige Pack'' was released (for the PS3 only). The pack adds [[Mount Panorama Circuit]] and ten cars, including the Ferrari F430 GTC, Bugatti Veyron and Ferrari F575 GTC. The third and final DLC pack, still yet to be released, is reported to include Ford and Holden V8 supercars.<ref name="Prestige">{{cite web |title=RACE DRIVER: GRID GETS RELOADED FOR PLAYSTATION 3! |url=http://www.codemasters.co.uk/news/?showarticle=12952 |publisher=[[Codemasters]] |accessdate=9 March 2010 |date=4 March 2010}}{{Failed verification|date=July 2011|talk=Reference failed verification}}</ref>


===Servers discontinued===
===Servers discontinued===
''GRID'' has had its official servers for the PC and PS3 shut down as of 19 June 2011. <ref>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/06/19/codemasters-takes-down-grid-ps3-and-pc-servers/</ref> The servers for the 360 version are still running, and the PC version can be played online by using software such as [[Tunngle]] or [[GameRanger]].
''Grid'' has had its official servers for the PC and PS3 shut down as of 19 June 2011. <ref>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/06/19/codemasters-takes-down-grid-ps3-and-pc-servers/</ref> The servers for the 360 version are still running, and the PC version can be played online by using software such as [[Tunngle]] or [[GameRanger]].


==Reception==
==Reception==
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''GRID'' received high praise from critics. Aggregate site [[Metacritic]] lists an average of score of 87 across all three platforms.<ref name="rd:gpcrev-MC">{{cite web|url=http://www.metacritic.com/games/platforms/pc/grid|title=Race Driver: GRID (PC) Review - MetaCritic|publisher=Metacritic|accessdate=26 September 2008}}</ref><ref name="rd:gx360rev-MC">{{cite web|url=http://www.metacritic.com/games/platforms/xbox360/grid?q=Race%20Driver:%20GRID|title=Race Driver: GRID (X360) Review - Metacritic|publisher=Metacritic|accessdate=26 September 2008}}</ref><ref name="rd:gps3rev-MC">{{cite web|url=http://www.metacritic.com/games/platforms/ps3/grid?q=Race%20Driver:%20GRID|title=Race Driver: GRID (PS3) Review - Metacritic|publisher=Metacritic|accessdate=26 September 2008}}</ref>
''Grid'' received high praise from critics. Aggregate site [[Metacritic]] lists an average of score of 87 across all three platforms.<ref name="rd:gpcrev-MC">{{cite web|url=http://www.metacritic.com/games/platforms/pc/grid|title=Race Driver: GRID (PC) Review - MetaCritic|publisher=Metacritic|accessdate=26 September 2008}}</ref><ref name="rd:gx360rev-MC">{{cite web|url=http://www.metacritic.com/games/platforms/xbox360/grid?q=Race%20Driver:%20GRID|title=Race Driver: GRID (X360) Review - Metacritic|publisher=Metacritic|accessdate=26 September 2008}}</ref><ref name="rd:gps3rev-MC">{{cite web|url=http://www.metacritic.com/games/platforms/ps3/grid?q=Race%20Driver:%20GRID|title=Race Driver: GRID (PS3) Review - Metacritic|publisher=Metacritic|accessdate=26 September 2008}}</ref>


''[[Official Xbox Magazine]]'' awarded ''GRID'' a 9.0 out of 10, proclaiming, "This game isn’t about simulating racing; it’s about creating fun out of it. And it succeeds beautifully, one thrilling white knuckle at a time," with the only negative point in the review regarding its relatively meager online offering.<ref name=oxmrev>{{cite web|url=http://www.oxmonline.com/article/reviews/editors-choice-gallery/grid|title=OXM ''Grid'' review|date=23 May 2008|author=Paul Curthoys|work=[[Official Xbox Magazine|OXM]]}}</ref> ''[[X-Play]]'' has given ''GRID'' a 5 out of 5, stating, "the Flashback feature is superb" and claiming "the damage is excellent".<ref name=xplayrev>{{cite web|url=http://www.g4tv.com/xplay/reviews/1793/Grid.html|title=X-Play ''Grid'' Review|date=11 June 2008|author=Greg Bemis|work=[[X-Play]]}}</ref> ''[[Game Revolution]]'' gave ''Race Driver: GRID'' a B, calling the damage "fantastic" and calling the Flashback feature "a lifesaver".<ref name=grrev>{{cite web|url=http://www.gamerevolution.com/review/xbox360/grid|title=Game Revolution ''Grid'' Review|date=16 June 2008|author=Jesse Costantino|work=[[Game Revolution]]|accessdate=26 September 2009}}</ref> ''[[IGN]].com'' gave the PC, Xbox 360, and PlayStation 3 versions of the game 8.7/10.<ref name="pc-ignreview">{{cite web|url=http://uk.pc.ign.com/articles/879/879651p3.html|title=IGN: Grid Review (PC)|date=22 May 2008|author=Ryan Geddes|publisher=IGN|accessdate=26 September 2009}}</ref><ref name="xbox360-ignreview">{{cite web|url=http://uk.xbox360.ign.com/articles/876/876137p3.html|title=IGN: Grid Review (Xbox 360)|date=22 May 2008|author=Ryan Geddes|publisher=IGN|accessdate=26 September 2009}}</ref><ref name="ps3-ignreview">{{cite web|url=http://uk.ps3.ign.com/articles/876/876208p3.html|title=IGN: Grid Review (PS3)|date=22 May 2008|author=Ryan Geddes|publisher=IGN|accessdate=26 September 2009}}</ref> ''[[Official UK PlayStation Magazine]]'', ''[[VideoGamer.com]]'', ''[[Edge (magazine)|Edge]]'' and ''[[Eurogamer]]'' all gave ''GRID'' a score of 9/10.<ref name="edge-review"/><ref name="playstationmagazine-review">Official UK PlayStation Magazine, June 2008, p.98</ref><ref name=videogamer-review>{{cite web|url=http://www.videogamer.com/xbox360/race_driver_one/review.html|title=Race Driver: GRID Review for Xbox 360|date=27 May 2008|author=Tom Orry|work=[[VideoGamer.com]]}}</ref><ref name="eurogamer-review">{{cite web|url=http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/race-driver-grid-review?page=1|title=Race Driver: GRID Review (Xbox 360) Eurogamer|date=23 May 2008|author=Tom Bramwell|publisher=Eurogamer|accessdate=26 September 2009}}</ref> ''[[PC Format]]'' gave ''GRID'' a score of 90%.<ref>PC Format, July 2008, p.104</ref>
''[[Official Xbox Magazine]]'' awarded ''Grid'' a 9.0 out of 10, proclaiming, "This game isn’t about simulating racing; it’s about creating fun out of it. And it succeeds beautifully, one thrilling white knuckle at a time," with the only negative point in the review regarding its relatively meager online offering.<ref name=oxmrev>{{cite web|url=http://www.oxmonline.com/article/reviews/editors-choice-gallery/grid|title=OXM ''Grid'' review|date=23 May 2008|author=Paul Curthoys|work=[[Official Xbox Magazine|OXM]]}}</ref> ''[[X-Play]]'' has given ''Grid'' a 5 out of 5, stating, "the Flashback feature is superb" and claiming "the damage is excellent".<ref name=xplayrev>{{cite web|url=http://www.g4tv.com/xplay/reviews/1793/Grid.html|title=X-Play ''Grid'' Review|date=11 June 2008|author=Greg Bemis|work=[[X-Play]]}}</ref> ''[[Game Revolution]]'' gave ''Race Driver: GRID'' a B, calling the damage "fantastic" and calling the Flashback feature "a lifesaver".<ref name=grrev>{{cite web|url=http://www.gamerevolution.com/review/xbox360/grid|title=Game Revolution ''Grid'' Review|date=16 June 2008|author=Jesse Costantino|work=[[Game Revolution]]|accessdate=26 September 2009}}</ref> ''[[IGN]].com'' gave the PC, Xbox 360, and PlayStation 3 versions of the game 8.7/10.<ref name="pc-ignreview">{{cite web|url=http://uk.pc.ign.com/articles/879/879651p3.html|title=IGN: Grid Review (PC)|date=22 May 2008|author=Ryan Geddes|publisher=IGN|accessdate=26 September 2009}}</ref><ref name="xbox360-ignreview">{{cite web|url=http://uk.xbox360.ign.com/articles/876/876137p3.html|title=IGN: Grid Review (Xbox 360)|date=22 May 2008|author=Ryan Geddes|publisher=IGN|accessdate=26 September 2009}}</ref><ref name="ps3-ignreview">{{cite web|url=http://uk.ps3.ign.com/articles/876/876208p3.html|title=IGN: Grid Review (PS3)|date=22 May 2008|author=Ryan Geddes|publisher=IGN|accessdate=26 September 2009}}</ref> ''[[Official UK PlayStation Magazine]]'', ''[[VideoGamer.com]]'', ''[[Edge (magazine)|Edge]]'' and ''[[Eurogamer]]'' all gave ''Grid'' a score of 9/10.<ref name="edge-review"/><ref name="playstationmagazine-review">Official UK PlayStation Magazine, June 2008, p.98</ref><ref name=videogamer-review>{{cite web|url=http://www.videogamer.com/xbox360/race_driver_one/review.html|title=Race Driver: GRID Review for Xbox 360|date=27 May 2008|author=Tom Orry|work=[[VideoGamer.com]]}}</ref><ref name="eurogamer-review">{{cite web|url=http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/race-driver-grid-review?page=1|title=Race Driver: GRID Review (Xbox 360) Eurogamer|date=23 May 2008|author=Tom Bramwell|publisher=Eurogamer|accessdate=26 September 2009}}</ref> ''[[PC Format]]'' gave ''GRID'' a score of 90%.<ref>PC Format, July 2008, p.104</ref>


''[[GameSpot]]'' gave the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 versions of the game 8/10/<ref name="xbox360gsreview"/><ref name="ps3gsreview"/> ''[[Game Informer]]'' gave ''Race Driver: GRID'' a score of 9/10, with a second opinion score of 25 September 2010.<ref name="xbox360-gameinformer">{{Cite web | url=http://www.gameinformer.com/NR/exeres/A138806A-DFA7-4B4D-B786-82B2D26AA887.htm | title=GRID Review | author=Matthew Kato| publisher=Game Informer | accessdate=26 September 2009 |archiveurl = http://web.archive.org/web/20080730033147/http://www.gameinformer.com/NR/exeres/A138806A-DFA7-4B4D-B786-82B2D26AA887.htm |archivedate = 30 July 2008}}</ref> ''[[PC Gamer]] UK'' gave ''Race Driver: GRID'' a score of 88%, saying that the racer was made of style and substance.<ref>PC Gamer UK, July 2008, p.84</ref>
''[[GameSpot]]'' gave the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 versions of the game 8/10/<ref name="xbox360gsreview"/><ref name="ps3gsreview"/> ''[[Game Informer]]'' gave ''Race Driver: Grid'' a score of 9/10, with a second opinion score of 25 September 2010.<ref name="xbox360-gameinformer">{{Cite web | url=http://www.gameinformer.com/NR/exeres/A138806A-DFA7-4B4D-B786-82B2D26AA887.htm | title=Grid Review | author=Matthew Kato| publisher=Game Informer | accessdate=26 September 2009 |archiveurl = http://web.archive.org/web/20080730033147/http://www.gameinformer.com/NR/exeres/A138806A-DFA7-4B4D-B786-82B2D26AA887.htm |archivedate = 30 July 2008}}</ref> ''[[PC Gamer]] UK'' gave ''Race Driver: Grid'' a score of 88%, saying that the racer was made of style and substance.<ref>PC Gamer UK, July 2008, p.84</ref>


===Awards===
===Awards===
''GRID'' won several awards, including [[IGN]]'s Editors' Choice Award 2008 as well as their Best Racing Game of 2008 award.{{Citation needed|date=November 2010}} It also received a [[BAFTA]] award in the Sports category at the [[5th British Academy Video Games Awards|British Academy Video Games Awards]] <ref>{{cite web |title=Three Baftas for Call of Duty 4 |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/technology/7936204.stm |publisher=[[BBC]].com |accessdate=11 March 2009 |date=10 March 2009}}</ref>
''Grid'' won several awards, including [[IGN]]'s Editors' Choice Award 2008 as well as their Best Racing Game of 2008 award.{{Citation needed|date=November 2010}} It also received a [[BAFTA]] award in the Sports category at the [[5th British Academy Video Games Awards|British Academy Video Games Awards]] <ref>{{cite web |title=Three Baftas for Call of Duty 4 |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/technology/7936204.stm |publisher=[[BBC]].com |accessdate=11 March 2009 |date=10 March 2009}}</ref>


==Sequel==
==Sequel==
[[Codemasters]] revealed that a sequel to ''GRID'' is in development. It will likely utilise the [[EGO (game engine)|EGO 2.0 engine]]. No other news on the date or new features have been released yet.<ref>{{cite web
[[Codemasters]] revealed that a sequel to ''Grid'' is in development. It will likely utilise the [[EGO (game engine)|EGO 2.0 engine]]. No other news on the date or new features have been released yet.<ref>{{cite web
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This article is about PC, PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 version of the game. For the Nintendo DS game, see Race Driver: Grid (Nintendo DS).
Race Driver: GRID
European box art
European box art
Developer(s)Codemasters[2], Sega (Arcade)
Publisher(s)Codemasters
EngineEGO (Microsoft Windows, Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, Arcade)
Platform(s)Microsoft Windows
PlayStation 3
Xbox 360
Arcade
ReleaseXbox 360, PlayStation 3, Windows Arcade
Genre(s)Racing
Mode(s)Single-player, multiplayer
Arcade systemSega Europa-R
Race Driver: Grid (stylized as Racedriver Grid, in the Americas, known simply as Grid)Fg is the most recent addition to the TOCA Touring Car series, which is published and developed by Codemasters. The game is available for Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360, and was released in Europe on 30 May 2008, in North America on 3 June 2008 and in Australia on 12 June 2008.

Gameplay

File:Race Driver Grid screenshot.jpg
Grid features several different types of motorsports spanning three major regions.

Grid was developed and published by Codemasters, the creators of the TOCA/Race Driver series. It is a game in which the player runs their own race team, acting as the primary driver. As players progress they gain sponsors and can hire a teammate to drive alongside them in certain events.

The game begins with the player accepting jobs to drive for other teams to earn money, and once the player gains enough capital they can purchase their own vehicles and drive independently, as well as continuing to drive for other teams should they choose to. Grid features a gameplay mechanic known as Flashback which allows the player to rewind gameplay by up to ten seconds and resume from their chosen point. This is a limited-use feature, determined by the difficulty setting.

Grid features several modes of competition using various cars. Three main regions are found in the game, United States, Europe, and Japan, each with their own championship. Each of the game's 43 cars are tied to one of these three regions. Grid also features several types of events to compete in, including GT championships, drifting, touge, open wheel racing, and demolition derby, as well as variants on several of these motorsports. Players can also participate in the 24 Hours of Le Mans at the end of each racing season.

Courses in the game are a mixture of real world and fictional circuits and point-to-point tracks. Real road courses such as Le Mans and Spa Francorchamps are included, while some defunct street circuits such as the Detroit street circuit in Michigan and the Washington D.C. street circuit are also included. There are also several fictional tracks inspired by real-world locations and circuits, such as street courses in San Francisco, California and Milan, Italy as well as Mount Haruna.

Development and marketing

Grid uses Codemasters' own Ego engine, an updated version of the Neon engine already being used in their previous release Colin McRae: DiRT. The damage code has been completely rewritten to allow for environments with the potential for persistent damage.[5] Ambisonics was used in the audio engine of the PS3 and Xbox 360 versions.[6]

On 8 May 2008, a demo was released on the PlayStation Store and Xbox Live Marketplace. The following day, a PC version of the demo was released.[7] The demo allows players to try two game modes: racing and drifting. The demo also features a competition challenge, with a BMW 3 series, as a prize, for European-based gamers,[8] and a Ford Mustang for U.S.-based players.[9] The American competition ended at midnight on 25 May 2008, whereas the European competition ended on 31 May 2008, also at midnight. The demo also has two competition tracks available online, and allows up to 12 players to compete online. The demo has been downloaded by over one million people over three platforms.[10][11]

In 2010, an arcade version of the game was published by Sega.

Downloadable content

On 19 September 2008 Codemasters announced that they would be releasing three DLC (Downloadable Content) packs, the first of the three was released on 4 December 2008, the 8-Ball Pack was released on the Xbox Live Marketplace and the PlayStation Network. The pack contains eight new cars, these include the McLaren F1 GTR, TVR Cerbera Speed 12, Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X, Honda S2000, Nissan GT-R (S-G2008), VW Nardo, Pontiac Firebird and the Volvo C30. The 8-Ball Pack also comes complete with two new multiplayer events set on existing circuits from across Grid's three continents. On 4 March 2010 the second DLC pack dubbed the Prestige Pack was released (for the PS3 only). The pack adds Mount Panorama Circuit and ten cars, including the Ferrari F430 GTC, Bugatti Veyron and Ferrari F575 GTC. The third and final DLC pack, still yet to be released, is reported to include Ford and Holden V8 supercars.[12]

Servers discontinued

Grid has had its official servers for the PC and PS3 shut down as of 19 June 2011. [13] The servers for the 360 version are still running, and the PC version can be played online by using software such as Tunngle or GameRanger.

Reception

Grid received high praise from critics. Aggregate site Metacritic lists an average of score of 87 across all three platforms.[21][22][23]

Official Xbox Magazine awarded Grid a 9.0 out of 10, proclaiming, "This game isn’t about simulating racing; it’s about creating fun out of it. And it succeeds beautifully, one thrilling white knuckle at a time," with the only negative point in the review regarding its relatively meager online offering.[24] X-Play has given Grid a 5 out of 5, stating, "the Flashback feature is superb" and claiming "the damage is excellent".[25] Game Revolution gave Race Driver: GRID a B, calling the damage "fantastic" and calling the Flashback feature "a lifesaver".[26] IGN.com gave the PC, Xbox 360, and PlayStation 3 versions of the game 8.7/10.[20][27][28] Official UK PlayStation Magazine, VideoGamer.com, Edge and Eurogamer all gave Grid a score of 9/10.[15][29][30][31] PC Format gave GRID a score of 90%.[32]

GameSpot gave the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 versions of the game 8/10/[16][17] Game Informer gave Race Driver: Grid a score of 9/10, with a second opinion score of 25 September 2010.[33] PC Gamer UK gave Race Driver: Grid a score of 88%, saying that the racer was made of style and substance.[34]

Awards

Grid won several awards, including IGN's Editors' Choice Award 2008 as well as their Best Racing Game of 2008 award.[citation needed] It also received a BAFTA award in the Sports category at the British Academy Video Games Awards [35]

Sequel

Codemasters revealed that a sequel to Grid is in development. It will likely utilise the EGO 2.0 engine. No other news on the date or new features have been released yet.[36]

References

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  4. ^ "Race Driver: Grid System Requirements". Race Driver: GRID Community Site. 8 March 2008. Retrieved 26 September 2008.
  5. ^ "GRID Preview". IGN. 3 March 2007. Retrieved 21 March 2007.
  6. ^ Deleflie, Etienne (24 June 2008). "Codemasters ups Ambisonics again on Race Driver GRID". Ambisonia. Retrieved 7 August 2010.
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  8. ^ "European time trial challenge scoreboard".
  9. ^ "U.S. time trial challenge scoreboard".
  10. ^ "GRID Demo hits over a million downloads!". Race Driver: Grid Community Site. 21 May 2008. Retrieved 26 September 2008.
  11. ^ Dobson, Jason (26 May 2008). "Race Driver: GRID demo races to a million downloads". Joystiq. Retrieved 26 September 2008.
  12. ^ "RACE DRIVER: GRID GETS RELOADED FOR PLAYSTATION 3!". Codemasters. 4 March 2010. Retrieved 9 March 2010.[failed verification – see discussion]
  13. ^ http://www.joystiq.com/2011/06/19/codemasters-takes-down-grid-ps3-and-pc-servers/
  14. ^ "GRID Review". 1UP.com. 20 June 2008. Retrieved 26 September 2009.
  15. ^ a b Edge Magazine, July 2008, p.90
  16. ^ a b "GRID Review for Xbox 360". GameSpot. 5 June 2008. Retrieved 26 September 2009.
  17. ^ a b "GRID Review for PlayStation 3". GameSpot. 5 June 2008. Retrieved 26 September 2009.
  18. ^ Tracy Erickson (7 July 2008). "Review: GRID [PS3]". GamePro. Archived from the original on 10 January 2010. Retrieved 26 September 2009.
  19. ^ Steve Steinberg (10 June 2008). "GameSpy: GRID". GameSpy. Retrieved 26 September 2009.
  20. ^ a b Ryan Geddes (22 May 2008). "IGN: Grid Review". IGN. Retrieved 26 September 2009. Cite error: The named reference "pc-ignreview" was defined multiple times with different content (see the help page).
  21. ^ a b "Race Driver: GRID (PC) Review - MetaCritic". Metacritic. Retrieved 26 September 2008.
  22. ^ a b "Race Driver: GRID (X360) Review - Metacritic". Metacritic. Retrieved 26 September 2008.
  23. ^ a b "Race Driver: GRID (PS3) Review - Metacritic". Metacritic. Retrieved 26 September 2008.
  24. ^ Paul Curthoys (23 May 2008). "OXM Grid review". OXM.
  25. ^ Greg Bemis (11 June 2008). "X-Play Grid Review". X-Play.
  26. ^ Jesse Costantino (16 June 2008). "Game Revolution Grid Review". Game Revolution. Retrieved 26 September 2009.
  27. ^ Ryan Geddes (22 May 2008). "IGN: Grid Review (Xbox 360)". IGN. Retrieved 26 September 2009.
  28. ^ Ryan Geddes (22 May 2008). "IGN: Grid Review (PS3)". IGN. Retrieved 26 September 2009.
  29. ^ Official UK PlayStation Magazine, June 2008, p.98
  30. ^ Tom Orry (27 May 2008). "Race Driver: GRID Review for Xbox 360". VideoGamer.com.
  31. ^ Tom Bramwell (23 May 2008). "Race Driver: GRID Review (Xbox 360) Eurogamer". Eurogamer. Retrieved 26 September 2009.
  32. ^ PC Format, July 2008, p.104
  33. ^ Matthew Kato. "Grid Review". Game Informer. Archived from the original on 30 July 2008. Retrieved 26 September 2009.
  34. ^ PC Gamer UK, July 2008, p.84
  35. ^ "Three Baftas for Call of Duty 4". BBC.com. 10 March 2009. Retrieved 11 March 2009.
  36. ^ Walker, Richard (26 July 2010). "Codemasters Working on Race Driver: GRID and Op Flash: Dragon Rising Sequels". Xbox 360 Achievements. Retrieved 25 June 2011.
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