Codemasters hooked up with DC Shoes, Monster Energy and Ford to launch Ken Block’s new Gymkhana stunt driving video which the driving ace break new ground by bringing his spectacular driving skills to London’s iconic Battersea Power Station, which was turned into a gymkhana level straight from DiRT 3 for one day only.
Codemasters explain that the video shows Ken Block in his specially prepared Ford Focus taking on a unique course based on DiRT 3’s DC Compound – a freestyle racing playground set in and around London’s Battersea Power Station. Ken Block shows off some powersliding and donutting around a series of obstacles, including a moving mechanical digger, as he executes a masterclass in multi-surface car control in a succession of breathtaking stunts.
In DiRT 3 players will compete at bespoke Gymkhana courses set in and around Battersea Power Station and other global locations. Gamers will see their car control tested to the very limit as they drift, spin-dry and jump their way to stardom in Gymkhana events. Specially created arenas will be packed with props and players will be able to practice their skills, chain together moves, complete challenges or hang out online with friends in this spectacular videogame first. Players will also have the chance to emulate Ken Block and become internet stars themselves by publishing highlights of their best Gymkhana runs to YouTube.
DiRT 3 is the first video game to feature Gymkhana-style showpiece driving events which alone should be a ‘must have’ for us petrol-heads. The Gymkhana will feature alongside the series’ core racing experiences, such as Rally and Rallycross. Ken Block, who also drives for the Monster World Rally Team, is DiRT 3’s technical consultant.
Look out for Dirt 3 on the 24th May when it releases to the Xbox 360, Playstation 3 cand PC Games For Windows LIVE.
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