Category Archives: Codemasters
Tue, Nov 06, 2012 | 15:00 GMT
F1 Race Stars gameplay trailer shows off gameplay features
F1 Race Stars has a new video available, which should give you an idea of what to expect out of the demo, which launched today on Xbox Live. In the demo, players can race as Jenson Button, Fernando Alonso, Sebastian Vettel or Kimi Räikkönen and compete with other official and fictional Formula One drivers. The demo will be available on Steam worldwide and on PS3 in Europe on Wednesday, November 7. The demo will then release on the US PS Store in North America on Tuesday, November 13. Those in the UK who pre-order through GAME will also receive the exclusive bonus track, Valencia.
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Tue, Nov 06, 2012 | 14:23 GMT
Disney Epic Mickey 2 and F1 Race Stars demos now available on Xbox Live
Demos for Disney Epic Mickey 2 and F1 Race Stars are now available on Xbox Live for Gold members. To find out whether either are available in your region, click here and here. Epic Mickey 2 releases on Mac, PC, PS3, Wii, Wii U and Xbox 360 on November 18, while F1 Race Stars is out on PC, PS3, and Xbox 360 November 16.
Thu, Oct 25, 2012 | 14:34 BST
F1 2012 to release on Mac “later this year”
F1 2012 will release on Mac later this year, courtesy of Feral Interactive.
Wed, Oct 24, 2012 | 14:31 BST
F1 Race Stars dated, first gameplay trailer and new screens released
F1 Race Stars has been given its first gameplay trailer and a new set of screenshots by Codemasters.
Wed, Oct 24, 2012 | 14:03 BST
DiRT 4 teased by Codemasters – report
Dirt 4 has been teased on Twitter by developer Codemasters, by way of photos featuring a pimped-up rally car. The car model in question has been used to promote previous entries in the Dirt series. See the snaps below.
Thu, Oct 18, 2012 | 10:16 BST
Stuart Black ‘didn’t join Codemasters to make Bodycount,’ will have “something to show in New Year”
Stuart Black’s career in games development hasn’t progressed as smoothly as he would have liked. Since the release of Criterion’s Black in 2006, the well-known industry professional has struggled to make much of an impact. From Enemy Front to Bodycount, his projects haven’t turned out as planned. This is for a number of reasons.
Fri, Sep 28, 2012 | 04:02 BST
GRID 2: “every opportunity” racer could come to Wii U
GRID 2 was announced for PC, PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360, but Codemasters hasn’t necessarily closed the door on a potential Wii U release.
Wed, Sep 26, 2012 | 14:38 BST
F1 2012 fourth developer diary details Season Challenge and Champions Mode
F1 2012 has a fourth developer diary available, which discusses the Season Challenge and Champions Mode which are new to the series. The diary also goes into more detail on the five year Career and Multiplayer options. F1 2012 launched on PC, PS3, and Xbox 360 last Friday, September 21. Watch the video below.
Fri, Sep 21, 2012 | 11:10 BST
F1 2012 launch trailer speeds into view, watch it here
F1 2012 is out today across Europe and Codemasters has posted a new launch trailer to celebrate. Watch the clip in all of its high octane glory below.
Thu, Sep 20, 2012 | 15:50 BST
F1 2012 launch interview: an open invitational
F1 2012 is out across Europe from tomorrow. VG247′s Dave Cook had a chat with Codemasters to learn more about just how challenging it can be to make such a hardcore franchise accessible to all.
Mon, Sep 17, 2012 | 14:16 BST
F1 2012 reviews zoom into view, all the scores here
F1 2012 reviews have started popping up online, but has Codemasters’ attempt to cater to both casual and hardcore fans paid off? Check out the review scores below.
Tue, Sep 11, 2012 | 16:00 BST
F1 2012 demo hits US PSN today, lands tomorrow in the UK
F1 2012 is getting a demo today on PSN in the US. The demo contains two features: the Young Driver Test, a real life event that can determine your F1 career; and the Season Challenge mode’s first race at Monza. The demo will arrive on PSN tomorrow in the UK and Europe via the usual PS Store update. F1 2012 launches on PC, PS3, and Xbox 360 on September 21.
Mon, Sep 10, 2012 | 23:40 BST
F1 2012 won’t have a Grand Prix mode
Codemasters has confirmed that F1 2012 will no longer feature the Grand Prix mode which allowed players to create and compete in a full season as an official F1 driver.
Fri, Sep 07, 2012 | 17:10 BST
GRID 2 team hopes players get a “holy moment of gaming” with the racer
GRID 2 associate producer Iain Smith has said the formula for BAFTA award-winning GRID 1 is in place with the second outing, but once more, Codemasters plans on expanding upon such a strong foundation by immersing players to the point they feel as if they’re an actual race driver.
Tue, Sep 04, 2012 | 16:39 BST
GRID 2 screenshots go vroom-vroom
GRID 2 shots have landed and we’ve posted the lot for you below. One you’ve already seen as it was unlocked by the community in early August. The Codemasters will launch on PC, PS3 and Xbox 360 during summer 2013.
Sat, Sep 01, 2012 | 04:33 BST
GRID 2 interview: total race immersion returns
GRID 2 has taken a long time to surface, but it’s finally here and looking good. VG247′s Dave Cook speaks with developer Codemasters to learn more about career mode, multiplayer and the studio’s approach to racing purity.
Fri, Aug 31, 2012 | 10:38 BST
F1 2012: new dev video focuses on improvements over last year
F1 2012 developer Codemasters has released a third dev diary video, this time focusing on the biggest changes over last year’s release, including dynamic weather, physics, audio enhancements and much more. Car nuts can go nuts below.
Wed, Aug 15, 2012 | 09:56 BST
F1 Race Stars screens are genuinely frightening
F1 Race Stars is the cute, silly spin-off to Codemasters serious sim franchise, and yet it has produced some of the most potent nightmare fuel of gamescom 2012.
Wed, Aug 15, 2012 | 09:35 BST
F1 2012 produces lightning-fast gamescom screens
F1 2012 is a game about cars. The cars are extremely shiny. You should look at the cars. Yes.
Mon, Aug 13, 2012 | 11:44 BST
GRID 2: ‘No cockpit view because less than 5% of gamers use it’ – Codies respond
GRID 2 doesn’t have an in-car cockpit view, much to the dismay and anger of many gamers. Developer Codemasters has responded to fan backlash by explaining why the viewpoint won’t appear in the game.


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