When DiRT 3 was released in early 2010 it was the first in the series to drop the Colin McRae name, now we are hearing that the next game will be called DiRT Showdown and will be an arcade-style spinoff where it will be based on destruction as well as racing.

If you weren’t gaming in the late ’90s you probably know nothing about a couple of demolition derby games which Ubisoft developed back in the days when they were known as Reflections Interactive. These were called Destruction Derby and Destruction Derby 2, it looks like DiRT Showdown will be quite a lot like these title, however obviously we expect mouthwatering visuals and a huge emphasis on multiplayer game modes.

This recent GameSpot article is a great read if you want to find out all about this upcoming title, apparently you should expect simpler handling and plenty of stunts. Game modes include Smash Hunters, Trick Rush, Head 2 Head, Lap Attack, Eliminator, Domination, Rampage, Hard Target and King of the Ring. Also there is a mission-based mode called JoyRide and an emphasis on social features, this will include the ability to challenge your friends and view leaderboards.

As you would expect the tracks have been designed to promote destruction, so expect tight corners and plenty of ramps, as for vehicles there will be lots of options at your disposal including cars, buggies, trucks ans even hearses. Check out the video below for a sneak peak, you can clearly see that it should arrive in May 2012, also it is worth noting that DiRT 4 will go back to the realistic rally racing gameplay when it arrives.

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The DLC in question is The Power and Glory Car Pack, which according to Wesley Yin-Poole over at eurogamer.net provides gamers with five new vehicles, each vehicle having five liveries. The new cars include the Scion tC – Gymkhana, Ford Focus ST RallyX – Rallycross and the Lancia Delta S4 – Rally Group B.

It also includes the BMW M3 Rally – Rally 80s and the Chevrolet Camaro SSX Concept – Trailblazer Modern. The DLC is available to download now for the Xbox 360 for 480 Microsoft Points. The Power and Glory Car Pack DLC will then launch on the PlayStation Network and Games for Windows Live tomorrow.

The DLC will be available to purchase for 480 MS Points from Games for Windows Live and $5.99 / €4.99 from the PlayStation Network. Gamers also have the option of buying the cars individually for 160 Microsoft Points / $1.99 / €1.49. Will you be downloading the new Dirt 3 downloadable content?

As noted over on the ps3news.com website, the Dirt 3 game – which features a new ‘Gymkhana’ mode, as well as a cockpit camera view and split-screen – contains 67 trophies in total, including the platinum trophy (only unlocked once all the other trophies have been achieved) and 2 gold trophies.

The two gold trophies available include From DiRT to Glory, which requires players to achieve first place finishes in all of the DiRT Tour events, and Battered Battersea. To unlock the Battered Battersea gold trophy, players are required to complete 100 percent of the Battersea Compound missions.

There are also 12 silver trophies to unlock, including DC Gold (win gold medals in all of the DC Challenges), Eat My DiRT! (reach driver rep level 30), King of the Road (win an online race in Hardcore Mode) and SuperSeries Champion (win the DC SuperSeries Championship).

Meanwhile, the bronze trophies include Against the Clock, which requires players to complete a time trial in Monte Carlo, Air Miles (win a race in ever location) and Can’t Touch This, which requires gamers to remain uninfected in a round of Outbreak (Pro Tour or Jam Session).

You can see what other trophies are available to unlock in Dirt 3 via the ps3news.com website. Will you be picking up the Dirt 3 game?

According to a recent article over at shoptonews.net by Joe Anderson, the recently released trailer – which you can view below this post – gives fans a glimpse of the upcoming game, including Rallycross, Rally, night racing, Gymkhana, weather conditions and a few locations.

The trailer doesn’t appear to be the only thing that Codemasters revealed either, as they also unveiled details of a Dirt 3 pre-order bonus. The pre-order incentive – entitled Superteams Pack – unlocks 14 cars that players are able to take to the track immediately, and 4 exclusive teams.

Players will be provided with the Texaco Racing Team, Mobil 1 Performance Team, Brembo Racing Team and Team Yokohama, which they will then be able to drive for. This will provide them with access to exclusive team liveries, as well as the opportunity to boost their driver rep.

The Superteams Pack will also give players immediate access to cars such as the Mitsubishi Lancer Evo X Jun, the iconic Lancia Delta HF Integrale and the Ford RS200 Rallycross. The Dirt 3 game is due to arrive on May 24th, and will be available for the PS3, Xbox 360 and PC.

Are you thinking about buying the Dirt 3 game?