Codemasters, today confirmed that Race Driver: GRID, the intense new racing experience from Codemasters Studios, will make its global first ever playable debut at Play.com Live.

Gamers will be able to race a selection of cars and tracks from the forthcoming title, due for release on the Xbox 360, PS3, Games for Windows and Nintendo DS this summer.

Race Driver: GRID is set to capture every moment from the starting grid to the chequered flag and concentrate those moments into an intense and dramatic race experience.

“We are very excited about giving consumers their first ever playable experience on Race Driver: GRID at Play.com Live” commented Dan Robinson, Marketing Manager, Codemasters. “It’s the perfect vehicle for us to get gamers playing it and although I know it’ll blow them away, we’ll be on-hand to consider any constructive feedback”

“Having Race Driver: GRID as an exclusive global first playable at Play.com LIVE is an amazing coup for us.” said Gian Luzio, Head of Games, Play.com. “It’s announcements with triple A titles like GRID that will further cement Play.com Live’s position as a major show on the gaming industry’s calendar”.

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