Sony To Distribute DiRT 2 In Europe
Sony and Codemasters have announced that Sony will be distributing the PlayStation 3 and PlayStation Portable versions of the hotly anticipated Colin McRae: DiRT 2 in Europe (except Spain, Australia, and New Zealand).
The original DiRT was released in 2007 and it was considered a refreshing take on the driving genre due to its melding of different driving experiences and styles. It was also extremely engaging, with respect to how the cars felt and sounded.
The demo for the game is closing in one the 1 million mark, due to favorable previews and reviews from the gaming press. Axel Herr, Senior Vice President & Publishing EPAC for Codemasters had this to say about the deal:
To have Colin McRae: DiRT 2 represented by the platform holder during the new PS3 system's launch window is testimony to the strength of the game and its commercial relevance. The Colin McRae series has enjoyed a great affinity with the PlayStation brand in PAL territories for over 10 years and we're proud to have the support and ambition of SCEE behind it during this key time for both the PS3 and PSP.
Colin McRae: DiRT 2 is set to be released on September 10th in PAL territories and September 11th in UK territories, following the launch of the new "slim" PlayStation 3. Unlike Ghostbusters, this does not affect the other versions of the game, which will still be released on September 11th.
