Race Driver: GRID Release Notes & Download Links for Patch 1.1

Race Driver: GRID patch 1.1 was released not too long ago. Here’s the release notes of the changes of the new patch. The release notes also includes changes for PS3 and Xbox 360.

Network bug fixes

  • When viewing in spectator mode – wheels should now turn correctly.
  • Session searching now functions correctly when there are lots of full sessions (PC and PS3).
  • Track and route options no longer change when host gets back to lobby in private/LAN.
  • Race results are now correct if a host migration occurs at the end of the race.
  • Other player’s progress/positions are now correctly updated when you enter the race results screen.
  • Several NaN (brown screen) related fixes.
  • Fixed a problem whereby it was only possible to upload one world record ghost to each track (PC and PS3)

Network - General

  • Race to race lobby timer is now 15 seconds
  • A timer has been added showing how long the session has been up and running is
  • shown on the tickertape after joining a session.
  • Changes to what is displayed in lobby when a player has kick votes.
  • The player who has been voted for can see this fact and the number of votes they have received.
  • Players who have voted to kick someone can see who they voted for but cannot see the number of votes.
  • Players who have not voted do not see anything.
  • Added ability to get the next page of sessions in private session results (PC and PS3)
  • Banned sessions no longer appear in private session list.
  • Reverse gear is now disabled for the first two seconds of a network race to stop players reversing off the start line.
  • Added ability to change collision types in all sessions (not enabled in Demolition Derby).
  • Forward Only (this is the normal behaviour for Ranked/Unranked)
  • On (Collisions are always on)
  • Off (Always off).
  • Numerous anti griefing checks to turn off collisions when players are griefing.
  • Fix for distance shown in distance online stat.
  • A warning message is now shown the first time you enter system link.
  • In non-drift races, the race results screen shows the fastest lap that each player achieved in that race.
  • When a player retires or terminally damages in race, a message telling all players of this fact is sent to the chat system so displayed in the overlay in game.
  • Cars become semi-transparent when collisions are turned off due to griefing.
  • Improvements to prediction system to reduce effects of lag when players are close by
  • Fix for occasional excessive smoke coming from other players in network mode
  • Fix for exploit where a player could upload an incorrect lap time
  • PS3 & PC – fix for a problem where private sessions would not show up in search unless you searched for public sessions first

Game - General

  • Xbox 360 achievement fix.
  • Several optimisations and performance improvements.
  • It is now possible to look left and right while in bonnet camera.
  • Fix for a hang when selecting a gear outside the gears available on the vehicle (this was possible with H-Shifter)
  • Fix for cars very occasionally flying into the air when hitting kerbs.
  • Fixes for custom action maps
  • Track rendering optimisations.
  • Brown screen problem no longer awards achievements or causes glowing white cars.
  • Fix for airborne achievement – now awarded even if car flips upside down during jump
  • Fixed frame rate stalls and stuttering on Xbox 360.

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Race Driver: GRID No-CD No-DVD Fixed-EXE Patch 1.1

Download the No-CD No-DVD Fixed-EXE Patch for Race Driver: GRID version 1.1 here:

Play Instructions:

  • Install the game - Full Installation.
  • Apply the official GRID v1.1 Patch.
  • Replace the original GRID.EXE file with the one from the File Archive.
  • Play the Game!
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ARCA Sim Racing No-CD No-DVD Fixed-EXE 1.0

ARCA Sim Racing is a fully-licensed simulator for the PC which will allow you to take your pick among Chevrolet, Pontiac, Dodge, Ford, and Toyota- branded 800 horsepower offerings, and race them on every circuit on the ARCA calendar. Each car has been intricately laser-scanned for the ultimate in accurate reproduction, and each track has been painstakingly recreated to be not only topographically accurate, but visually accurate too, with full livery and sponsorship details.The simulator also features custom-tuned physics and tire models based on real-world data provided by the Hoosier Tire Company, meaning that each track has a specific model matching their real-world behavior in terms of grip levels. The track surfaces have been fully modeled and feature a level of detail that will fully immerse you within the exciting world of ARCA/REMAX racing: Whether turning a test lap, or battling for position in a race to the wire for the win, we have you coveredwiththe most authentic simulated-racing experience ever created.

Game Features:

  • Physics engine- 15 degrees of freedom physics, Advanced tire modeling based off of Calspan data from Hoosier Tire, Advanced suspension modeling, Engines based off of real DYNO’s, Complex aerodynamics with Active Rear End, Head physics, cockpit vibrations, Track specific physics and tire modeling, LIVE-TRACK - Active Grip Technology, offline & online gameplay
  • Legaue tools- In game admin panel for running MP Race Control, ARCA Hotlaps Plug-in: Realtime Scoring module with live web exports- Download Only
  • Graphics/Sound- Laser Scanned CAR MODELS, DX9 advanced graphics engine, Real-time day/night transitions, Highly detailed bump modeling, Updating real-time scoring towers, Miles Sound System
  • Advanced Camera/Replays options
  • A lot of functions in Multiplayer

Minimum System Requirements:

  • 2.0 GHz processor
  • Windows XP,VIsta, XP 64-bit (may run in Windows 98SE, WindowsMe & Windows 2000, but it is not supported.)
  • 512 MB RAM
  • Geforce 6800 or Radeon 9600, lower cards may work but at degraded performance 128 MB video RAM
  • DirectX 9.0c 2.0 GB of hard drive space for installation
  • Internet connection required for online play

Game fixes after the jump.

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Race Driver: GRID No-CD No-DVD Fixed-EXE 1.0

Challenging players to become the number one race driver in a new world of exhilarating motorsport, Race Driver: GRID will take players on a tour like never before to beautifully realised racing locations through Europe, the U.S., Japan and beyond. Race Driver: GRID will feature the most extensive range of events in the series, combining official circuit-based championships with Race Driver: GRIDs road races and urban street competitions.

GRID will take players to beautifully realised and dramatic race locations over three continents to compete in an unprecedented variety of racing events. Packed with the most powerful race cars – new and classic, circuit and drift – players will compete to conquer the most prestigious official race tracks and championships and then go beyond to compete in challenging city-based competitions, through to road events and urban street races.

In Europe, race gamers will compete on the greatest official tracks in prestige Marques including Aston Martin, Koenigsegg and Pagani. Iconic cities across the U.S. – including San Francisco, Washington DC and Detroit and each with their own atmosphere and events – play hosts to diverse street races. Here, high-performance V8 muscle cars set the pace in aggressive closely fought pack competitions.

In the Far East, Japanese racing culture sets the tone where night races, including Drift racing, take drivers through neon illuminated cities and to outlying mountain roads. There is also the opportunity to compete in races that operate on the fringes of legality in the back streets and industrial areas of Yokohama.

Also known as: TOCA Race Driver One [series title], Pro Race Driver One [working title] Race Driver: Grid (UK)

Ratings:

  • Gamespot: 8.9
  • IGN: 9.1

Buy this game at Play-Asia for $49.90 and enjoy free shipping!

Game fixes after the jump.

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Need For Speed ProStreet Is out!

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15th November is the release date of Need For Speed: ProStreet! Need For Speed ProStreet earned a 7.7 rating on Gamespot while IGN readers gave it a 8.6. Worth checking out!

Here’s some description from ReleaseLog.

1578419185_3b2ffd2450_oHere comes RELOADED with Need For Speed ProStreet released to The Scene on the same day as the official North American store date. As I’m sure you have already heard ProStreet takes a controversial departure from the NFS formula and goes legit. No more street racing, no more police chases, no more ‘battling’ for territory and no more arcade style controls. All the races take place on racing tracks and it now features realistic racing controls and full damage models. (Now the series has gone into the legal realm of car racing manufacturers have allowed EA to make damage models for their cars)…. [more]

Get your copy now at Play-Asia.com. Free shipping to various countries as well! Choose your platform below:

You can buy Need For Speed Prostreet for other platforms as well by clicking on this link.

For more info about this game, read my other posts on NFS: ProStreet

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Need For Speed: ProStreet PC Demo

EA just released the Need For Speed: ProStreet Demo for the PC.

This demo includes two distinct, exciting racing modes; Grip and the all-new Speed Challenge.

For more information about Need For Speed: ProStreet, check out my other posts:

The game will officially be on sale November 14th. Pre order this game at Play-Asia.com for the Xbox360, PlayStation 3, PlayStation 2, Nintendo Wii, Nintendo DS, PlayStation Portable.

You can also get the Need For Speed: ProStreet Prima Official Game Guide at Play-Asia.com

Download Links: EA.com (1) (2) (3) (4), FileFront, FilePlanet, GamersHell

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Need For Speed: ProStreet - Car List, Racing Track List, System Requirements

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In this 3rd installment of my Need For Speed: ProStreet coverage, I’ll be listing the cars & racing tracks and the system requirements for the PC.

Car List

Over 50 cars with an age span of over 40 years, ranging from 26 manufacturers. Cars are categorized into supercars (8 cars), tuners and muscles. Following are the 51 confirmed cars that will be featured in Need For Speed: ProStreet. [source]
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