GRID Racing Onto DS Too News

Already scheduled for release on Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, and PC, Codemasters has today announced that Race Driver: GRID will also be heading for the chequered flag on Nintendo DS this summer.

Launching simultaneously with the other platforms, GRID on DS is in development at Firebrand Games - the team responsible for bringing last year's 'Create and Drive' to the Nintendo handheld - and will feature racing global racing circuits such as the Nurburgring, street races across cities like Washington DC, and drift races in Japan.

Firebrand is also implementing an up to date version of the Track Editor functions from Race Drive: Create and Drive, with over sixty different track parts, and the ability to modify advertising hoardings along the circuit. A 'Free Draw' option is being built in too, enabling gamers to design and race their own track in next to no time.

Besides a solid sounding set of offline features, GRID on DS will also include multiplayer racing for up to four players, along with Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection functionality, giving gamers access to future downloadable content.