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by: Nathaniel - posted: 4/26/2011 11:33:00 AM
More On: DiRT 3
What's the coolest thing that could come bundled with a rally sim that you can think of?  

If you said "my very own rally car" then prepare to be amazed.  Codemasters' upcoming rally game, DiRT 3 is (sorta) offering just that:  your very own radio-controlled rally car.

Made by RC specialists, Traxxus, the fully assembled Ken Block Gymkhana Fiesta RC Car (model #7308) will be available as an exclusive DiRT 3 pre-order promotion for the MSRP of $299.99.  Inventory is extremely limited and the online-only promotion will continue only while supplies last.

Features include:

· Officially licensed Ford Fiesta body design and Ken Block/Monster Energy graphics

· Officially licensed Volk Racing TE37 wheels

· Pre-glued, low-profile Gymkhana-compound slick tires molded in a specially formulated rubber compound for authentic Gymkhana performance and handling

· Full-time 4WD

· Powerful Titan® 12-Turn 550 modified motor

· Includes Traxxas Power Cell battery pack and charger

· TQ AM Transmitter

· Waterproof electronics

· Digital high-torque waterproof micro steering servo

· Adjustable oil-filled coil over shocks

· Rubber-sealed ball bearings

· Impact absorbing foam front bumper

· Race-winning, F1-inspired Revo® suspension technology
 

DiRT 3 is set for release on May 24, 2011 for the Xbox 360 and PS3.  The online-only pre-order bundle is available from Gamestop.com and Amazon.com.  You can like DiRT 3 on Facebook.

I really hope retailers and developers continue to work together on cool bundle ideas such as this on.

Pre-Order Promotion Includes a Traxxas Radio-Controlled Ken Block Gymkhana Fiesta Car,

Available in the U.S. at GameStop.com and Amazon.com
Gamestop.ca is the exclusive Canadian Retailer


Los Angeles, April 25, 2011 – Codemasters takes the race to the streets in an exclusive DiRT 3 pre-order promotion with leading radio-controlled model car manufacturer Traxxas. Rally fans will be able to pre-order a limited edition bundle that includes the Traxxas Ken Block Gymkhana Fiesta RC Car (model #7308) with an Xbox 360 or PlayStation 3 copy of DiRT 3. The bundle will be available for an MSRP of $299.99 when the game ships to retailers nationwide on May 24, 2011. Inventory is extremely limited, and the online-only promotion will continue only while supplies last.

Best known for his Gymkhana freestyle driving skills, rally superstar Ken Block is one of the most recognized names in motorsports. Racing fans and car enthusiasts will experience the thrill of the race with Traxxas’ radio-controlled replica of Ken Block’s Gymkhana Fiesta car, a fully assembled, Ready-To-Race® machine with TQ AM radio, Titan® 12-Turn 550 motor, XL-2.5 Electronic Speed Control, 7.2 volt NiMH battery & charger, and a painted & decaled replica Ken Block Gymkhana Fiesta body. Features:
· Officially licensed Ford Fiesta body design and Ken Block/Monster Energy graphics

· Officially licensed Volk Racing TE37 wheels

· Pre-glued, low-profile Gymkhana-compound slick tires molded in a specially formulated rubber compound for authentic Gymkhana performance and handling

· Full-time 4WD

· Powerful Titan® 12-Turn 550 modified motor

· Includes Traxxas Power Cell battery pack and charger

· TQ AM Transmitter

· Waterproof electronics

· Digital high-torque waterproof micro steering servo

· Adjustable oil-filled coil over shocks

· Rubber-sealed ball bearings

· Impact absorbing foam front bumper

· Race-winning, F1-inspired Revo® suspension technology



In DiRT 3, players get behind the wheel to race through the snow, rain and dirt, competing as a professional driver across three continents - from the forests of Michigan to the infamous roads of Finland and the national parks of Kenya. DiRT 3’s stunning new Gymkhana mode, inspired by Ken Block's incredible freestyle driving event, allows gamers to test their skills in free sessions or challenge events where they must complete courses by performing spectacular stunts, racking up combos and earning style points. Players can also play or compete with friends in split-screen or online multiplayer modes, and become Gymkhana stars by publishing spectacular runs direct to YouTube.



DiRT 3 is now in development at Codemasters Studios and will be released on May 24, 2011 for the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft®, PLAYSTATION®3 computer entertainment system and PC Games For Windows® LIVE. For more information, please visit http://www.facebook.com/dirt3game.

 About Codemasters

Codemasters, the award winning games developer and publisher, has a 24-year heritage and annual revenues in excess of US $150 Million. The company’s dominant brands include DiRT, GRID, and Operation Flashpoint; the company retains the exclusive worldwide video game rights to FORMULA ONE. Codemasters operates three UK development studios – one at its Warwickshire HQ with further sites at Guildford and Birmingham. An additional art studio is based in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. In 2009 Codemasters won the coveted Grand Prix Award at the 2009 Develop Industry Excellence Awards, an award bestowed on the company felt by Develop to have contributed the most to the games medium in recent times. Across the group, Codemasters employs over 450 people. In March 2010, Reliance Big Entertainment Ltd. (RBEL), a part of India’s Reliance ADA group, acquired a 50 per cent shareholding in the company, alongside existing investor, Balderton Capital, the leading European venture capital firm that first invested in Codemasters in 2005. For more information on Codemasters’ product portfolio, please visit www.codemasters.com.


About Traxxas
Traxxas, The Fastest Name In Radio Control, ® builds the world’s most powerful Ready-To-Race® R/C models. Its fastest cars and trucks can top 70mph, with either nitro-burning 2-stroke engines or state-of-the-art brushless electric motors. Traxxas models are sold in hobby stores worldwide and online at Traxxas.com.