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Dirt 3 Complete Edition Out Next Month

Codemasters is getting ready to release Dirt Showdown in May, but this doesn’t mean that the studio has forgotten about Dirt 3, its racing game from last year, which is now scheduled to be re-released in the form of a Complete Edition next month. Dirt 3 impressed us last year with a pretty decent mix between r...

13 February 2012
13:21 GMT

Incoming 2012: Dirt Showdown

What we know: Dirt Showdown is the latest racing game from Codemasters, the studio that brought fans the Dirt franchise, not to mention the F1 series or standalone titles, like Race Driver: GRID. The new Dirt game takes the series in a new direction, as players are no longer tasked with completing rally stages, lik...

1 February 2012
16:31 GMT

New Dirt Showdown Video Shows Off Its Demolition-Focused Gameplay

Codemasters has just presented a fresh video with its upcoming Dirt Showdown destruction racing game, this time presenting gameplay from the new title. Dirt Showdown represents a new direction for the racing series made by Codemasters, as the UK-based studio wants to deliver an experience focused on demolition derbi...

31 January 2012
18:11 GMT

Codemasters Asks for Money from Former Bodycount Developers

The developers who were employees of the now closed down Guilford studios of Codemasters have been asked by the company to return a part of their paycheck that was apparently awarded based on a miscalculation.The company sent the employees letters that said each final paycheck contained an “overpayment” a...

18 January 2012
21:41 GMT

Dirt Showdown Focuses on Style, Dirt 4 Will Return to Rally Simulation

Codemasters just announced the peculiar Dirt Showdown game, which focuses on intense racing, demolition derbies and Gymkhana stunt events, but this doesn’t meant that the developer is walking away from pure rally experiences, as its next installment will once again follow that traditional recipe.The Dirt series...

14 December 2011
18:41 GMT

Dirt Showdown Announced, Mixes Racing with Destruction and Style

Codemasters has just announced a brand new installment in its Dirt racing game series, this time in the form of a spinoff called Dirt Showdown, which combines regular yet very intense racing with Gymkhana trick events as well as Destruction derbies.The Dirt series has always delighted racing fans with its top notch v...

13 December 2011
14:31 GMT

Get Egghilarated: “Dizzy – Prince of the YolkFolk” Is Out in the Android Market

If you are one of the people who had the chance to live the good times and play the original Dizzy platform game launched in the late ‘80s than this one is for you. The folks at Codemasters revived the old egg-like creature and set him loose on the Android platform.   Before getting too eggcited, and ...

9 December 2011
10:55 GMT

New F1 2011 PlayStation Vita Screenshots Aren’t Looking So Good

Right after deploying F1 2011 for the Nintendo 3DS last week, Codemasters has followed up and revealed some new screenshots for the game’s upcoming PlayStation Vita version, which is set to arrive in February, alongside the handheld console in Europe and North America.F1 2011 impressed plenty of racing game fan...

29 November 2011
03:54 GMT

F1 2011 Arrives on the Nintendo 3DS on November 25

Video game publisher Codemasters has announced that it will launch its well known F1 2011 simulation game on the Nintendo 3DS handheld on November 25 of this year, taking full advantage of the glass free three dimensional gaming capabilities of the platform.The development of the game version will be handled by Sumo ...

3 November 2011
11:41 GMT

Codemasters Offers Information on Safety Car Mechanics for F1 2011

Video game developer Codemasters has revealed how the safety car, one of the most important outside influences in a Formula 1 race, will be simulated in the upcoming F1 2011 video game simulation.Stephen Hood, who is the main designer working on F1 2011, has stated, “Safety car - a lot of people have been askin...

19 September 2011
17:21 GMT

Bodycount Cover System Is Designed to Increase Fun Level

Codemasters is best known for creating the Dirt series of rally simulation and other racing games but the British based publisher has also been working, quietly, on Bodycount, a new shooter that is seen as being the successor of the Black concept.With the game nearing its launch date the developers have offered some ...

19 August 2011
09:58 GMT

Wii U Price Will Drive Its Success, Says Codemasters CEO

Nintendo showed off the Wii U home console at the E3 2011 conference back in June, but the company refused to talk about how much the new platform would cost or exactly when it is launched. And now one leading video game executive says that choosing the right price for the Wii U might mean the difference between s...

5 August 2011
13:51 GMT

GP2 Could Make It to F1 Games via DLC

Video game developer Codemasters have said that they are hoping to add the GP2 competitions to their Formula 1 simulations, but they cannot do so at the moment because of the licensing situation, although that could change in the near future.Stephen Hood, who is the chief game designer working on the Formula 1 titles...

26 July 2011
03:47 GMT

Epic Games, Nintendo and Codemasters Attacked by Hackers

It seems that the hacker related troubles for the video game industry are set to go on, with companies like Epic Games, Nintendo of Europe and Codemasters confirming that they have been recently attacked and that they are taking measures to protect their customers.Epic Games admitted that both its official website an...

13 June 2011
09:19 GMT

Hackers Steal Customer Data from Codemasters Website

British video game development company Codemasters has shut down its website after hackers managed to break in and steal customer data.The intrusion occurred on June 3, but it took the company a week to determine the extent of the breach and damage caused.The game developer advised customers via email on Friday that ...

11 June 2011
01:36 GMT

Dirt 3 PC Review

Codemasters' Dirt franchise made a name for itself by not only offering a realistic rally experience, but also by adopting more extreme events like buggy racing, rallycross or special stunt competitions. Now, with Dirt 3, the UK-based studio has strengthened the mechanics seen in the impressive Dirt 2 and add...

2 June 2011
09:55 GMT

Dirt 3 Diary - The Joy and Frustration of Gymkhana

Dirt 3 was released last week by Codemasters and we've already had a quick look at the new racing game, and even praised it for the variety of events that can be enjoyed as well as the multiple control inputs and difficulty levels that make the game accessible to all sorts of players. Dirt 3 is an enjoyable r...

1 June 2011
07:20 GMT

Dirt 3 Diary - Diversity Is the Spice of a Racing Video Game

Dirt 3 was released last week by Codemasters, and we've already had a quick look at the intriguing racing game that once again promises to blend simulator gameplay with adrenaline-filled moments that define real-life racing. While we talked about the array of driver aids available for all players and the pret...

31 May 2011
13:21 GMT

Dirt 3 Diary - You Don't Really Need a Controller or a Steering Wheel

Dirt 3 was just released by its developer and publisher, Codemasters, as a new iteration in its rally and off-road racing simulator series, managing to impress quite a lot of people. We've already had a quick look at it, and I now want to give an oversight about how Dirt 3 feels and controls on a PC, using th...

30 May 2011
10:20 GMT

Dirt 3 PS3 Owners Can't Access Multiplayer Due to Online Pass

Customers who have recently purchased the new Dirt 3 racing game for the PlayStation 3 are currently unable to engage in any sort of multiplayer races, as the title's online pass authentication scheme requires users to redeem a unique code on the PlayStation Store, which is still offline after the whole PSN outa...

26 May 2011
03:50 GMT

F1 2011 Confirmed for September Release, Is Published by THQ in US

Codemasters, hot off the heels of releasing Dirt 3 around the world, has confirmed the release date of its next racing game, F1 2011, and announced that it has struck a publishing deal with THQ for North America. Codemasters has just shipped Dirt 3, but isn't slowing down, as the UK-based studio confirmed that ...

26 May 2011
02:35 GMT

Quick Look: Dirt 3

Quite a lot of racing games have appeared lately, ranging from full on simulators like Gran Turismo 5 or Need for Speed: Shift 2 Unleashed, to arcade ones, like NFS: Hot Pursuit. Now, Codemasters has just released its own take on the racing genre, through the new Dirt 3 title. After the extremely well-received Dirt ...

25 May 2011
09:15 GMT

Dirt 3 DLC Leaked Through PlayStation 3 Trophies

Dirt 3 is set to be released later today, but already the first four downloadable content packs for it have been leaked through the listing of the PlayStation 3 trophies for the new racing game. Codemasters is set to release Dirt 3, its newest title, later today, for the PC, PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360. Even if it&#...

24 May 2011
15:21 GMT

Dirt 3 Multiplayer Modes Revealed, Includes Zombie Scenario

Dirt 3, the upcoming racing game from Codemasters, has just seen its special multiplayer modes detailed, including three unlikely scenarios which will emphasize both competition between drivers and a fun experience. Dirt 3 is getting ready to be released next month, so Codemasters, its developer, has begun showcas...

12 April 2011
14:21 GMT

F1 2011 Announced by Codemasters

Codemasters has just announced the latest installment in its Formula 1 simulator series, F1 2011, which, even if the F1 racing season starts this weekend, will be launched in September. F1 2010, despite a few flaws and some issues with graphics, was very well received, so Codemasters has now decided to launch its ...

25 March 2011
15:21 GMT

Operation Flashpoint: Red River Comes on April 21 in Europe, 26 in North American

Developer and publisher Codemasters has announced that its upcoming military shooter Operation Flashpoint: Red River is set to be launched on April 21 in Europe and on April 26 in North America, with players able to get the game for the Xbox 360, the PlayStation 3 and the PC. The company also offered information o...

21 February 2011
09:33 GMT

Distance Is the Only Way for Bodycount to Compete with Call of Duty

The Call of Duty series is at the moment the undisputed king of the first-person shooter genre and at least one developer working on a competitor believes that the only way to compete with the Activision series is to take a different approach and create a smaller, more focused and more polished experience. Speakin...

14 February 2011
17:51 GMT

Dirt 3 Has Zombie Multiplayer Racing Mode

The upcoming Dirt 3 will have, besides its realistic rallying and racing experiences, a very intriguing multiplayer mode, which turns one car into a zombie that must infect others. Codemasters is getting ready to release Dirt 3, the newest installment in its prestigious rally and racing simulator. We've al...

9 February 2011
04:30 GMT

DiRT 3 Officially Launches on May 24, Gymkhana Included

Developer and publisher Codemasters has announced that DiRT 3 will be launched on May 24 on the PlayStation 3 from Sony, the Xbox 360 from Microsoft and the PC, allowing gamers to take on the toughest courses on the planet virtually by using the best cars the competitions have to offer. DiRT 3 is the first video g...

8 February 2011
03:56 GMT

PSP2 Confirmed to Be as Powerful as a PlayStation 3

The PSP2, Sony's upcoming new portable device, is as powerful as the PlayStation 3, the company's current home console, fact confirmed by development studio Codemasters. Lately, a lot of rumors about the PSP2 have been floating around on the web, with the most important ones saying that the new portable ...

25 January 2011
03:45 GMT

Codemasters Brings Formula 1 to the Browser, Free to Play

Codemasters Online has confirmed that it is working on a new Formula 1 based video game that will be online based and free to play, with a new team with the headquarters in Warwickshire, United Kingdom set to be in charge of initial development of the title and then in maintaining it and delivering more content. T...

18 January 2011
09:44 GMT

Operation Flashpoint: Red River Gets First Characters Trailer

Developer and publisher Codemasters has released new information about its upcoming military shooter Operation Flashpoint: Red River and about the characters that will play a part in the single player narrative, inviting players to meet Staff Sergeant Knox. Knox is the squad leader of the United States Marine Corp...

27 December 2010
15:11 GMT

Gran Turismo 5 Can't Match F1 2010's "Adrenaline Rush"

The CEO of Codemasters, the studio behind prestigious racing games like the DiRT series, Race Driver Grid or the new F1 2010, has just shared his insight on the recent Gran Turismo 5, one of the biggest racing games of all time, saying that while the game is pretty impressive, it lack the adrenaline rush of F1 2010.R...

30 November 2010
02:31 GMT

Codemasters Detail DiRT 3

Codemasters have offered some of the first details about their new DiRT 3, saying that the new rally racing experience will maintain the wider appeal which the series acquired with its second installment while also bringing most of the action close to the core of the rally experience.Talking to Eurogamer about DiRT 3...

19 November 2010
03:09 GMT

F1 2010 Takes United Kingdom Chart Top Spot from Halo: Reach

F1 2010, the Formula 1 simulation title created by Codemasters, has taken the top position in the United Kingdom video game chart from Halo: Reach, the science fiction based first person shooter from developer Bungie and publisher Microsoft.F1 2010 uses the EGO engine, which also powered racers GRID and the new Colin...

30 September 2010
13:41 GMT

Formula 1 Will Get FIFA Like Treatment via Codemasters

Publisher Codemasters has talked about launching yearly versions for the Formula 1 franchise, aiming to mimic the launch schedule of other important sports series like FIFA and Madden NFL from EA Sports, believing that the predictable launch dates are important for success.Steven Hood, who is one of the designers wor...

29 September 2010
15:01 GMT

Operation Flashpoint: Red River Officially Unveiled

Codemasters has officially announced Operation Flashpoint: Red River, the next installment in its military first person shooter simulation series. The new title will take place in Tajikistan along the Vakhsh River and will task players to fight in a fictional war based on current geopolitical themes involving the Chi...

6 August 2010
08:01 GMT

New Details Emerge About DiRT 3

Codemasters has recently unveiled DiRT 3 and has also put out a trailer during the ESPN's X-Games 16 even in Los Angeles. New details have now been published detailing the new features of this new installment in the franchise. The Matt Horsman, the head of game design for DiRT 3, has promised that it was going t...

3 August 2010
04:41 GMT

New Operation Flashpoint Is Called Red River

Codemasters has officially revealed the new entry in the Operation Flashpoint series. The new first person shooter will be called Red River and the Official Xbox Magazine has the first details on the experience. The developers are saying that they are aiming to create a more focused experience that addresses the issu...

2 August 2010
05:06 GMT

Sequels to GRID and Operation Flashpoint 2 in Development

Codemasters has revealed that sequels to Operation Flashpoint, DIRT and GRID are on the way, being developed at its Southam studio in the UK. In a recent interview, James Macdonald, senior vice president of production at the company, said that his outfit was involved in many projects across the UK and that it was hir...

27 July 2010
05:40 GMT

Dungeons & Dragons Online Becomes Free-to-Play in August for Europe

Dungeons & Dragons Online will finally go free-to-play in Europe next month, as Turbine will assume control of the European servers from Codemasters. Dungeons & Dragons Online Unlimited, as the free-to-play version is entitled, is currently available only in North American, but European players have been able to acce...

20 July 2010
17:01 GMT

Wet Conditions Coming to Codemasters' F1 2010

With the Formula 1 season in full swing and much of the thrills and spills of the early season offered by the appearance of bad weather and rain drops in the middle of races, Codemasters has taken some time to talk about the impact that weather is set to have in their F1 2010, the simulation that they plan to pu...

18 May 2010
03:48 GMT

Codemasters Announces DiRT 3, Likes Motion Tracking

Codemasters has announced that it is working on a new game in the DiRT franchise, which will probably arrive in 2011 and might have a very different tone from the American accents evident in the second installment in the series. The racing game is one of the most successful franchises Codemasters has.Gavin Cheshire, ...

17 March 2010
05:17 GMT

The PlayStation Portable Is a Useless Waste of Space

In 2008 and early 2009, developers threatened to stop creating games for the PlayStation Portable platform from Sony because of piracy, so the company launched a new version, the Go, which was supposed to get all its content via download and be piracy-proof. But now it seems that the overall user experience offered b...

16 March 2010
15:21 GMT

Codemasters Prepares Another Original FPS

Codemasters has announced that it is developing a new first person shooter at its studio in Guilford, the main man behind the new intellectual property being Stuart Black, the senior designer working on Black, the FPS launched by Criterion in 2006. The team in charge of the new FPS for Codemasters also includes Tom G...

18 February 2010
08:47 GMT

Codemasters Canceled Heist

Codemasters ended last year on a pretty high note, with games like Operation Flashpoint: Dragon Rising and DiRT 2, so it looks like the company is getting used to a higher standard of quality. Its schedule regarding upcoming titles included the action game Heist, but, upon some deliberation, it ended up being cancele...

2 February 2010
03:19 GMT

Operation Flashpoint Gets Overwatch DLC

Codemasters has announced that Operation Flashpoint: Dragon Rising, the military simulator it released earlier in the year, has received a new downloadable content pack, called Overwatch, which is set to deliver new Fire Team missions and two new game modes for the multiplayer section.At the moment, players who own t...

22 December 2009
04:36 GMT

DiRT 2

Arcade racing may be what the market has been looking for, especially since Need for Speed: Underground came out and made racing a casual, popular genre, but rally games have their undeniable spot in the racing franchise, as small as it may be. So, while fans don't have a lot of games to ease their addictions, i...

18 December 2009
15:01 GMT

Operation Flashpoint: Dragon Rising

It's not a pretty game. It's not about a hero and it's not about glory. The concept of Dragon Rising is a breath of fresh air, as it steps away from the cinematic depiction of war that games have started to portray exclusively and throws you in the middle of combat as a soldier should be, on a need to ...

30 October 2009
10:00 GMT

DiRT 2 Offers More Realism, Courtesy of DirectX 11

Codemasters announced that a version of Colin McRae: DiRT 2 featuring full DirectX 11 support had been in development along the versions for gaming consoles and that it would be released on December 1 in North America, on December 4 in the United Kingdom and at dates in between in other territories. The news came jus...

26 October 2009
10:30 GMT


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