With DirectX 11-enabled tessellation, specular highlights, and more, does shiny new tech make a good game any better? Icrontic takes a look at Codemasters' Dirt 2.

primesuspect via gaming.icrontic.com »

"After a significant delay suffered in the pursuit of incorporating the advanced capabilities of DirectX 11 into the game, the Games for Windows LIVE version of Colin McRae: DiRT 2 will finally arrive at UK retail this coming Friday, 4th December 2009. A three month delay is significant for any videogame release, suggesting that a touch of Capcom’s insecurity about the piracy issue concerning PC videogame releases may have brushed-up against Codemasters, but wherever the truth lies, one thing ..."

kevcothirtythree via www.electronictheatre.co.uk »

Ah it's that time of year again, when you're going to be browsing websites or running to the mall for last-minute gift-giving. I mean, really, who does Christmas shopping before the week of? Pfft.

So here's part one of our annual holiday guide. In these pages you'll find hardware and video game gift ideas. Basically we look at our reviews from 2009 and gather them up if our staff liked the products. If you're wondering why we haven't included any of the major upcoming titles, keep in ...

RabidChinaGirl via www.neoseeker.com »

All Age Gaming's John Elliott takes a look at the second game to bare the 'DiRT' name. Following the success of the original title, does DiRT 2 exceed the quality of the original? Read on to find out.

CraigAAG via www.allagegaming.com »

"Set to arrive in the UK a week today (September 11th, 2009) Colin McRae DiRT 2 is the first title with the McRae name attached to arrive since the Motorsport star’s untimely demise. Having retired from Rally himself many years ago, Colin McRae: DiRT 2 is designed to reflect both his stature and the history of the franchise; providing not just Rally events, but also Baja events, X Games and head-to-head races against the professionals."

kevcothirtythree via www.electronictheatre.co.uk »