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Grid released by CodeMasters is a stylish version of the racing game and has got enough to be admired by the gamers. Besides PC, PS3 and Xbox Grid was also released for Nintendo DS controls. The game faced a stiff competition with ‘Need For Speed:Pro Street’ but has outmatched it in every possible aspect of racing.

The best feature of this racing game is the ability to rewind the time as in Prince of Persia: Warrior Within. However there is a limit on the number of times it can be dome. The game also holds an instant replay feature that permits to look back at what has happened for the past 10 seconds.

The race types include open ones, GT races and another special one named ‘demolition derbies’. The game is definitely fast paced and offers enough to keep the racers stuck to their consoles. The simulation of real time racing is very successful and the sound effects adds much more originality. As said million times the damage being done to cars is very unrealistic in NFS racing series and you would find the straight opposite in Grid. Better concentrate on the road or you will be finding your ride is nothing but colorfully painted trash.

The multiplayer mode is superb and so are the visual and graphic standards. Special effort has been given to add a stylish touch to the game. The difficulty is realistic and need some substance to get through the challenges. Though it is attempted to simulate racing it has become some sort of arcade game. Yet it never fails to deliver the intended fun. The controls are way too sensitive compared to other racing games and can make or break the game. If you are looking for a realistic version of racing simulation ‘Grid’ is probably waiting for you at the stores.

Team Fortress 2 is a multiplayer first person shooter game like Counter Strike published by Valve Corporation. The game was released for Windows, PS3 and Xbox 360. The game underwent a lot of modifications in both visuals and gameplay to make it look different from Counter Strike and Quake.

Just like Counter Strike, Team Fortress 2 concentrates on two opposing teams fighting against each other. Player can join either a RED or BLU team. Each team has nine different classes each of which is unique with its own strength and weakness.

The game is better suited for multiplayer mode where a maximum of 24 players can play in two teams.

The game offers a variety of game modes. In ‘capture-the-flag’ mode each team has to capture the briefcases from the other team’s base and should defend theirs briefcases. Some modes are based on the points captured throughout the game. In certain mode, one team starts with all the points and need to defend them from the rival during a fixed amount of time. In ‘Payload’ mode one team needs to escort a bomb contained rail cart to the enemy’s base within the fixed time and the other team needs to prevent the bomb from being detonated in their base.

Each class is provided with a primary weapon, a secondary weapon (usually pistol) and a unique melee weapon. Though the game employs cartoon graphics, it is really enjoyable and adds more fun. The characters are designed creatively and each class looks unique and funny. This makes the gameplay a light-hearted one. The only negative aspect is the absence of BOTS and the absence of grenades in the weapon pack. Otherwise the game is definitely worth trying and would prove to be a different version of thrill for network gamers.