The latest version of DiRT added more events, routes and locations than the previous games and the addition of snow was really welcomed. So you know that this game is still a good buy even if it was released around 3 months ago, and what better way to get the game than with a promotion that gives you DiRT 3 for nothing.

You may have seen the promotion offered by AMD (graphics card manufacturer) and Codemasters, which meant if you needed a graphics card and bought one of AMD’s, you’ll also get a free copy of Dirt 3. This freebie was given via a code that let you download the game for free, but it seems hundreds of people may have a free game without buying the graphics card.

Kotaku reports that Codemasters had reserved around 3 million codes for use with this promotion, and these were left on their webservers in an unsecured manner. Even though Kotaku later reported that they could only see 250,000 copies of DiRT 3 in a file, if they’re correct then some of these would have been accessed by users and maybe even downloaded.

At the time of writing we don’t know the full impact of this leak of free DiRT 3 codes, but commenters are reporting that they had friends offering free codes for the game and some of them had activated the codes without knowing where they came from.

Let us know if you’ve heard about these free codes, although we do expect Steam to take some sort of action in the coming hours and days.

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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?

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As Mike Schramm over at joystiq.com recently noted, the Colin McRae Vision Charity Pack DLC is now available to purchase for both the Xbox Live and Games for Windows versions of the Dirt 3 game. The PlayStation 3 version will be available as soon as the PlayStation Store is back online.

The new pack – which costs 160 Microsoft Points / $2 – will enable players to drive a Ford Escort Mk II, the iconic 1970s Rally car that was famously driven by Colin McRae. The pack also includes five different liveries. The developer says this is just the start of a few weeks worth of DLC packs.

The Colin McRae Vision Charity raises funds for worthwhile causes all across the world in Colin McRae’s name. To mark the recent release of the Colin McRae Vision Charity Pack DLC, Codemasters has also unveiled the final Dirt 3 developer diary, which can be found over on YouTube.

Have you downloaded the new Dirt 3 DLC yet?

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Rally driving games have always been a bit of a tough one really, as you need to spend plenty of time with the game in order to improve your skills. Here lies the problem, more often than not they get boring and you tend to just give up on them too early. With DiRT 3 you need to give it all the time that you can, only then will you get to see just how much fun it can be, as well as looking at the beautiful detail. Just do not take your eye of the road for too long, as it will come back and bite you hard.

IGN has given a review of the Xbox 360 version of DiRT 3, and said that it offers a magnificent racing experience. One thing that did need an improvement was the garage; we had best look out for that in DiRT 4. The full list of trophies can be found in our recent article here.

PlayStation Magazine was also impressed with the game, and a score of 9 out of 10 proves just that. They said that Codemasters did a great job by concentrating on the rallying, something that its predecessors failed to do. OPM also called the game impeccable and the Official Xbox Magazine seems to agree with this assessment by also giving the game a 9 out of 10. If you manage to have a spare $300, then you could take possession of the Collector’s Edition of DiRT 3.

Do you think that DiRT 3 is almost impeccable?

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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?

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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?

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The first is Invasion, which according to Quintin Smith at rockpapershotgun.com sees both players and their friends battling against a robot invasion. However, the robots are only cardboard cutouts, which players have to run through while avoiding cardboard cutouts of buildings.

Next up is Transporter, which is basically Dirt 3’s version of Capture the Flag, except the spawn locations of the flags will be randomized. Although there’s no mention of how the flag will be transferred from car to car, we presume that it will be done by tapping into the flag holder’s vehicle.

The final mini-game is called Outbreak, which sees one of the cars become an infected vehicle. The infected car – which glows bright green – can then infect other cars by crashing into them. The final vehicle that remains uninfected is the one that’s crowned the winner.

If you’re a big Dirt 3 fan, you might like to read our previous article about the $300 Collector’s Edition. Do these ‘Party Mode’ mini-games sound pretty cool to you? Are you looking forward to playing the Dirt 3 game?

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According to David Collins over at gamefocus.ca, the Dirt 3 Collector’s Edition has recently appeared on the GameStop website, with a price tag of $299.99. I expect there are a lot of gamers out there right now that are wondering what exactly you get for that kind of money!!

Apart from a copy of the upcoming rally game, the Collector’s Edition also includes a functional remote control car. We’re not talking about any old RC car either. The RC car that’s included in the bundle is a Model 7309 Traxxas Ken Block Gymkhana Fiesta that’s fully assembled and ready to race.

The Ken Block Gymkhana Fiesta comes with a TQ 2.4GHz high output AM radio system with Traxxas Link, officially licensed Volk Racing TE37 wheels, 7.2 volt NiMH battery and charger, an impact absorbing foam front bumper and a ProGraphix painted body.

Would you buy the Collector’s Edition of Dirt 3 for $300?

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As a recent article by Tamoor Hussain over at computerandvideogames.com reports, the Dirt 3 title will have more locations, routes, events and vehicles than previous games in the Colin McRae series. Racing fans will be able to compete in many off-road events in stages set across 3 different continents.

Dirt 3 will include new locations such as Norway, Finland, Kenya and Michigan, where gamers will be able to participate in races on gravel, tarmac and snow in both wet and dry conditions. Confirmation of an official release date isn’t the only good news that we have either.

According to Scott Grill over on the examiner.com website recently reported, the developer has also released a new video and a few new screenshots to go with the release date news. The new video can be seen via the link here, while the screenshots can be viewed through this link here.

As Scott notes, the video stars English television presenter Neil Cole, who was given the chance to try out the Dirt 3 game for himself. Will you be buying a copy of the Dirt 3 game? If so, which platform will you purchase it for?

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