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News DiRT Rally 2.0 gameplay teased in latest dev diary

Codemasters continues to tease their upcoming sim racer in their latest dev diary entitled “Meet the devs”. The latest video in their “insight series” introduces us to key members of the team including Chief Games Designer Ross Gowing, and rally consultant Jon Armstrong along with some tantalising glimpses of DiRT Rally 2.0. You can see […]

News DiRT Rally 2.0’s co-driver calls recorded 3 times for maximum authenticity

DiRT Rally‘s co-driver calls are genre leading thanks to Codemasters’ method of recording the co-driver under physical stress to mimic the real-world forces felt when seated in a rally car. It proved so successful in fact, that Codemasters are using the technique once again for DiRT Rally 2.0. The physical stress is provided by a […]

News F1 2018 patch 1.12 now live on Steam, consoles to follow soon

Another week, another F1 2018 patch. Today sees the release of patch 1.12 for the PC version of the officially licensed racer. The latest patch adds a new anti-cheat system, rebalances rank and safety rating calculations and a few other changes have been applied too. Codemasters are continuing to hunt down and fix more bugs […]

News DiRT Rally 2.0’s stages are bespoke, stage generator not used

Codemasters has recently confirmed that DiRT Rally 2.0‘s rally stages are actually bespoke rather than a product of their “My Stage” stage generator technology as featured in DiRT 4. According to Chief Games Designer Ross Gowing, the DiRT community wanted traditional set stages so that they can “practice and familiarise themselves with the route over […]

Previews DiRT Rally 2.0: we take on a few laps of rallycross circuit Trois-Rivières

We’ve spoken with Chief Games Designer Ross Gowing and DiRT Rally 2.0 consultant Jon Armstrong, and we’ve gotten behind the wheel of the Mk II Golf at New Zealand on the PlayStation 4 Pro. Today our attention turns to the rallycross aspect of DiRT Rally 2.0. Codemasters are certainly expanding this area over the original […]

News Here’s all we know on DiRT Rally 2.0’s track deformation so far

DiRT Rally 2.0 will introduce deformable ground for the first time in the series which has the potential to dramatically alter the racing action. Each rally stage surface evolves over time mimicking the action of countless rally cars blasting over it. Players starting in the first five positions in the starting order will have to […]

News DiRT Rally 2.0 aims for simulation, does away with “Gamer” handling

In news that will not surprise many, it has been confirmed that DiRT Rally 2.0 will not feature “Gamer” handling as found in DiRT 4. DiRT 4 tried its best to accommodate players of all skill levels by introducing two handling modes – Gamer and Simulation. In theory, this sounds like an amazing idea, sadly its execution was […]

News [UPDATE]Onrush’s upcoming new tracks teased in new video

[UPDATE]The four new tracks for Onrush (Arrakku, Cascades Way, Jedhora, and Smith Bends) are now available in the 4.0 update, the original article follows. Following on from the initial image teasers, and short video clip, Codemasters has now released a new (and longer) video which showcases all four maps coming to Onrush. Each has a very different theme, […]

Previews Here’s DiRT Rally 2.0 running on a PS4 Pro

Following on from our interviews with Chief Games Designer Ross Gowing and DiRT Rally 2.0 consultant Jon Armstrong, our latest DiRT Rally 2.0 video gives us a decent look at a preview version of the racer running on a PlayStation 4 Pro. Driving the Volkswagen Golf GTI from the bonnet perspective, we take on a stage […]

News Four new tracks coming “very soon” to Onrush

After some initial teasers, we’re happy to report that four (!) new tracks will be coming to the arcade racer Onrush as a free update. No release date has been announced, however, we do know they are coming “very soon” (don’t you just love the word soon?). The tracks do look amazing and tie in beautifully […]

News F1 2018: patch 1.10 available on PC, consoles to follow

Another week, another F1 2018 patch. The latest (version 1.10) has landed on the PC with console versions to follow “soon” according to developer Codemasters. The latest patch fixes AI drivers not pitting when suffering a puncture, the co-commentator not playing correctly, and more. The update also sees several improvements to the interviews involving Claire. […]

News F1 2018’s latest discount is making headlines

F1 2018 Headline Edition is currently available on the PlayStation Store with a 40% discount – meaning it can be yours for £32.99 (down from £54.99). The deal runs until this Wednesday, October 3 so you’ll need to get a move on to take advantage of it. Oddly, the same deal cannot be had on […]

News R-GT class confirmed for DiRT Rally 2.0

DiRT Rally 2.0 was officially announced last week, since then we’ve witnessed the launch trailer, had a look over the pre-order goodies and details on the Deluxe Edition, drooled over the latest images, and learned that the title will launch with eight rallycross tracks with more to come. It has now come to light that DiRT Rally […]

Interviews DiRT Rally 2.0 developer interview with exclusive gameplay

After much speculation, DiRT Rally 2.0 was finally made official last week courtesy of a trailer which admittedly didn’t give us a great look at the upcoming sequel to Team VVV’s 2016 Game of the Year. Thankfully, we’ve managed to get some hands-on time with the title (with both a controller and wheel) so we’ll be […]

News F1 2018 patch 1.09 now available across all platforms

Patch 1.09 for Codemasters’ F1 2018 title is now available across the PC, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One. What happened to patch 1.08 for the consoles you might ask? Well, patch 1.08 got gobbled up by the bigger 1.09, it was a pretty ugly scene. In this latest update, Codemasters has made fixes to vehicle […]

News DiRT Rally 2.0 images showcase Argentina, New Zealand & Circuit Trois-Rivières

Codemasters announced DiRT Rally 2.0 earlier today, however, you’ll need to be patient as the game won’t launch until Tuesday, February 26, 2019 (across the PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC platforms). To make the wait even more excruciating, Codemasters has released their first batch of DiRT Rally 2.0 images which give us a tantalising glimpse […]

News Details on DiRT Rally 2.0’s pre-order goodies & Deluxe Edition revealed

Codemasters announced DiRT Rally 2.0 earlier today ahead of its launch on Tuesday, February 26, 2019 across the PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC platforms. The pre-order bonuses and details on the Deluxe Edition have also been revealed. DiRT Rally 2.0 pre-order customers will get access to the Porsche 911 RGT Rally Spec as a […]

News DiRT Rally 2.0 confirmed in new trailer, coming 2019

Following the recent murmurings, and rumors, I’m happy to report that DiRT Rally 2.0 is confirmed for release next year, February 26, across the PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC platforms. The reveal came courtesy of a teaser trailer which showcases some rally and rallycross action, see for yourself below. DiRT Rally 2.0 features the […]

News Is Codemasters teasing DiRT Rally 2 ahead of imminent reveal?

Codemasters (along with various relevant industry members) have been tweeting “2.0” en masse of late potentially teasing an upcoming reveal of Dirt Rally 2.0 (although some are quick to point out the link to “Colin McRae Rally 2.0”). 2.0 — Codemasters (@Codemasters) September 24, 2018 While we would love to see a remastered Colin McRae Rally […]

News F1 2018: patch 1.06 now out for PC

It seems to be the season of F1 2018 patches, the very latest, 1.06, is now available for PC players with Xbox One and PlayStation 4 versions to follow. This update sees a number of corrections to several cars, so we can expect some more accurately sculpted nose cones, endplates, and mirror mountings. The forthcoming […]

News F1 2018 1.05 patch now available to Xbox One owners

Following the PC and PlayStation 4 updates, now Xbox One owners can enjoy the latest 1.05 update for F1 2018. Patch 1.05 features some multiplayer fixes, a fix for a crash when fast-forwarding a replay, and offers the usual array of small bug fixes. You can take a look at the 1.05 patch notes below. F1 […]

Reviews F1 2018 review

F1 2018 is the fourth iteration of F1 in the current console generation. F1 2017 was an excellent title and deservedly received a 9/10 from us. The foundation was set and I was keen to see how various elements would move on, besides the challenge of integrating the halo, so how did it do? On […]

News Latest F1 2018 patch 1.05 released for PS4

The very latest patch for the PS4 version of Codemasters’ F1 2018 title is now available following the PC patch yesterday. Patch 1.05 features some multiplayer fixes, a fix for a crash when fast-forwarding a replay, and introduces an option to turn off the interview timer among the usual array of small bug fixes. The […]

News Latest F1 2018 patch 1.05 released for PC

The very latest patch for the PC version of Codemasters’ F1 2018 title is now available. Patch 1.05 features some multiplayer fixes, solves a few issues when using the Thrustmaster T300, and re-balances the medium traction control settings. The patch also includes the usual stability enhancements and the general squashing of those oh so naughty […]

News Last F1 2018 dev diary focuses on visual improvements

Codemasters has released their fourth and final developer diary video for F1 2018 just in time for the launch on August 24 across the PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC platforms. The last developer diary of the series focuses on the visual improvements made to this year’s officially licensed Formula One title. As the sky […]

News OnRush developer Codemasters Evo suffers layoffs after poor sales

Bad news, arcade racing game fans. Codemasters Evo, the team made up of former Evolution Studios employees that developed DriveClub, is facing layoffs after Onrush failed to meet sales expectations. According to Eurogamer, OnRush’s Game Director Paul “Rushy” Rustchynsky, the former director of DriveClub who is seen as the face of the company, is one of […]

News Here’s a first look at Codemasters’ F1 Mobile Racing

Back in May, Codemasters announced F1 Mobile Racing, a free-to-play Formula One game developed in collaboration with Eden Games, the developer behind Test Drive Unlimited and Gear.Club Unlimited, for iOS and Android. A few months later, Codemasters has released new details as well as the first footage of the mobile racing title to celebrate F1 Mobile […]

News Codemasters reveals complete classic car lineup for F1 2018

Codemasters has announced the six remaining classic cars for F1 2018 – confirming the upcoming title will contain up to 20 historic Formula One cars. Of the new cars, five have never been in a Codemasters-developed Formula One game (the 1976 Ferrari 312 T2 was an in-game reward in F1 2013 for creating a free […]

News Codemasters announces F1 Mobile Racing for iOS and Android devices

Codemasters has announced its upcoming mobile racing game F1 Mobile Racing, ahead of its official launch later this year A collaborative effort between Codemasters and Eden Games, the free-to-play F1 Mobile Racing is claimed to provide a "rewarding and thrilling F1 racing experience" on supported mobile devices. Much like its console and PC counterpart, F1 […]

News Achievements & trophies revealed for arcade racer Onrush

We’re less than one month away from the release of Codemasters’ fast-paced arcade racer Onrush and today sees the reveal of those all-important achievements and trophies via TrueAchievements and TrueTrophies respectively. There’s a total of 32 Xbox achievements which total to 1000 Gamerscore, and 33 PlayStation trophies (the extra trophy being the coveted platinum offering). […]

News Codemasters opens alpha test registrations for unannounced mobile racing game

Alpha test registrations for an upcoming Codemasters mobile racing game are now open. Exclusively eligible for testers with iOS devices, the upcoming alpha test is for a title that Codemasters has yet to officially announce. As such, applicants will need to agree to the terms of a non-disclosure agreement in order to become an alpha […]

News New Onrush screenshots bring back memories of MotorStorm, June release date confirmed

When Onrush was first announced, it seemingly answered our prayers for fun arcade racers to make a belated comeback. With an emphasis on intricate tracks, speed and destruction, the action-packed debut trailer looked like a heavenly hybrid of MotorStorm and TrackMania. Currently on track for a summer release, Onrush is the work of former Evolution Studios […]

News Clubs functionality introduced to Dirt 4

The clubs functionality has been introduced to Dirt 4, allowing players to better organise online races and championships in the game. An iterations of the Leagues setup in Dirt Rally, Dirt 4’s Clubs mechanic also now provides Codemasters with “a lot more options to explore when looking at competitive gaming with DiRT” – suggesting the […]

News Codemasters’ new arcade racer ONRUSH announced at Paris Games Week

Codemasters' new racing title ONRUSH has been officially announced at the 2017 Paris Games Week during the PlayStation Media Conference. Developed by the former Evolution Studios team, ONRUSH is described by Codemasters as an "over-the-top arcade racer" that provides a "visually stunning, phenomenally fun and fresh take on what it means to race". In particular, […]

News F1 2017’s career mode detailed in new trailer

F1 2017 developer Codemasters has outlined the new career mode additions and improvements over last year's F1 2016 release. Claimed by Codemasters to be the "most complete" career mode ever seen in a Formula One game, F1 2017's single-player component again tasks players to become an in-game Formula One World Champion within 10 seasons. As […]

News Codemasters releases all-new gameplay trailer for F1 2017

Codemasters has dropped the an all-new gameplay trailer for the soon-to-be-released F1 2017. Clocking in at 87 seconds in length, the new trailer unsurprisingly focuses primarily on the cars and tracks featured in the 2017 Formula One World Championship. More notably, the gameplay trailer is also the first official piece of F1 2017 promotional material […]

News Limited edition F1 2017 steelbook design revealed

Codemasters has officially unveiled the steelbook edition of the upcoming F1 2017 licensed racing game. In contrast to the more minimalist design as seen on the steelbooks for F1 2015 and F1 2016, the high-end case for F1 2017 is far more vibrant and distinctive with its artwork and colour palette. Unlike prior editions, there […]

News DiRT 4 “Gamer” handling multi-cam gameplay preview

Continuing with our preview content for DiRT 4, we take the “Gamer” handling for a spin. The Gamer handling should satisfy the masses with its relatively easy pick up and play nature. Those that really want to be tested will opt for the simulation setting but it’s the former that we are focusing on in […]

News DiRT 4 PlayStation 4 overview video

With the release of DiRT 4 this week, we load the rally racer and take a look through the various game modes and contents that Codemasters’ latest creation has to offer. We feature content from the four main modes in DiRT 4’s career mode: Rally; Landrush; Rallycross; and Historic Rally, and also take a look […]

News DiRT 4 sim handling preview gameplay

DiRT 4 aims to appease the masses with the hardcore simulation and the more accessible “gamer” handling. We focus on the former in our latest DiRT 4 preview video which sees us visit the famous British rallycross circuit of Lydden Hill. We couldn’t help but walk the track with our camera to get a good […]

News Red Bull Racing RB6 joins F1 2017’s classic car roster

The Red Bull Racing RB6 Formula One car has been confirmed as the latest addition to F1 2017's classic car lineup. Fielded in the 2010 Formula One World Championship, the Red Bull Racing RB6 secured the Milton Keynes-based outfit's first outright victories in the Driver's and Constructor's standings. In total, the RB6 was able to […]

News Here’s DiRT 4’s officially supported racing wheel list

In the latest Codemasters blog, the development team revealed the complete list of supported racing wheels and peripherals for DiRT 4 ahead of its release on June 9 for the PlayStation 4, Xbox One and PC. The vast majority of the list consists of racing wheels, pedals and shifters from the usual suspects of Thrustmaster, […]

News Latest DiRT 4 trailer showcases rallycross content

Excitement continues to build for the upcoming release of DiRT 4 with the very latest trailer released today showcasing rallycross gameplay. It’s perhaps easy to forget that DiRT 4 is actually the official game of the World Rallycross Championship, and the trailer (seen below) gives us a look at the five included circuits of Lohéac […]

News We sample several modes in our extensive DiRT 4 preview

We are very excited about the forthcoming release of Codemaster’s off-road racer DiRT 4 which follows in the footsteps of our 2017 VVV Awards Best Racing Game winner DiRT Rally. We recently got a hands-on with the title (using a controller) where we had the opportunity to sample several of the different disciplines on offer. […]

News DiRT 4 developer diary video features rallycross action

Codemasters has released a new DiRT 4 developer diary video where we hear from real-world rally drivers including Petter Solberg and Chris Meeke (who both contributed to the game) talking about putting fear one side to be be successful in the world of rally racing. As this is related to the upcoming dirt racer DiRT […]

News DiRT 4’s ‘Your Stage’ course generator is a ‘game changer’

I believe it’s fair to say that Codemasters have somewhat struggled with the general lack of stages found within their rally titles over the years. Indeed, DiRT Rally was one such title which received criticism with its lack of stages and DiRT 4 looks set to follow, although the latter does have a potential ace […]

News DiRT 4 video shows Dealership, Joy Ride, DiRT Academy & more

With the June 9 release date of DiRT 4 getting ever nearer, it’s fair to say that the excitement is beginning to grow. PlayStation Access were lucky enough to get their hands on a preview version of the upcoming dirt racer and have shared a gameplay video which gives us a look at several aspects […]

News DiRT 4: Rally, Landrush & Rallycross showcased in new video

PlayStation Access were lucky enough to get their hands on a preview version of DiRT 4 recently and have published a lengthy video giving us a glimpse of several races. The PlayStation 4 preview video gives us a look at three different races from three separate disciplines found with the title. The first race shows […]

News DiRT 4’s track generator is compatible with all competitive rally modes

Codemasters Chief Game Designer Paul Coleman has recently shed more details on DiRT 4‘s “Your Stage” course generator and its compatibility across several game modes. Coleman explains that the “Your Stage” course generator is impressively compatible with all competitive rally modes, “In Pro Tour (Ranked PVP), the server has set parameters for stage generation e.g. rallies […]

News DiRT 4’s track maker can make courses between 1-13km in length

Codemasters Chief Game Designer Paul Coleman has recently revealed that DiRT 4‘s “Your Stage” course generator is able to output courses which range between 1-13km in length. This puts the longest tracks possible in DiRT 4 on par with those found in Codemasters other off-road racer DiRT Rally which is good news. The track generator will […]

News Dirt 4’s team management mode outlined

Dirt 4 developer Codemasters has disclosed the first substantial details on the upcoming rally title’s team management features. Building upon the functionality found in Dirt Rally, Dirt 4’s team management system is also similar to what was showcased in Codemaster’s 2008 title Race Driver: Grid – with an emphasis on sponsorships, facility improvements and purchasing […]

News DiRT 4’s Landrush mode detailed, new tracks & vehicles

Landrush is back in Dirt 4, however it has undergone some changes since its debut in Dirt 3. In a recent blog post, details have been revealed about the changes to the Landrush mode in Dirt 4. Landrush features three classes of vehicle exclusive to the mode. The Larock 2XR Buggy class is a RWD rear-Engine… well, […]

News Grid Autosport to be released on iOS devices in Spring 2017

Codemasters' 2014 racing title Grid Autosport will be ported over to iOS mobile devices later this year. Developed by Feral Interactive (a studio responsible for many Mac and Linux ports of Codemasters games), the iOS version of Grid Autosport will go on sale during Spring 2017. Players will be able to operate the game via […]

News DiRT 4 will include PvP rally, but no live ghosts

DiRT 4 aims to improve upon DiRT Rally‘s paltry multiplayer offerings by including player vs player (PvP) rally and landrush modes alongside PvP rallycross as found in DiRT Rally previously. However unlike Sebastien Loeb Rally EVO and other rally racers before it, DiRT 4’s PvP rally will not feature live “player ghosts”. Codemasters’ Paul Coleman […]

News DiRT 4: Day One, Special & Steelbook editions announced

Codemasters has today announced that there will be a Day One Edition and Special Edition for DiRT 4 to coincide with its launch on June 9. The Day One Edition features the Hyundai R5 rally car along with a unique event and founder icon. Whereas the Special Edition, available exclusively through GAME, will include all […]

News Here’s how DiRT 4’s handling will improve over DiRT Rally

The car handling in the upcoming DiRT 4 has become somewhat of an intriguing subject especially considering that Codemasters are looking to appease sim racers as well as newcomers with the revelation that DiRT 4’s sim handling is “closer to the real deal than DiRT Rally.” The recent Reddit question and answer session conducted by […]

News DiRT 4 will drop the “Dudebro” vibe for a more professional experience

The announcement of DiRT 4 brought with it a number of questions, is the title going to return to its bombastic roots or will the fourth iteration lean more towards the serious business of DiRT Rally? Codemasters Chief Game Designer Paul Coleman recently took to reddit to conduct a question and answer session with fans and […]

News DiRT 4 devs interested in PS4 Pro update

Codemasters Senior Games Designer Darren Hayward recently caught up with Daily Star and provided some comments on a potential PS4 Pro update for DiRT 4. “PS4 Pro is awesome and it’s a great opportunity for us because obviously, we’ve got a lot of experience developing for high-end PC’s for things like anti-aliasing and hi-resolution,” said Hayward. […]

News Watch WRC champion Petter Solberg play DiRT 4 and crash

It’s good to know that even the best in the world can struggle at the wheel of a driving game at times. WRC world champion Petter Solberg recently attended a DiRT 4 event and took the wheel to presumably impress those around him, after all, this guy was the best in the world at this […]

News DiRT 4’s sim handling “closer to the real deal than DiRT Rally”

With the recent announcement of DiRT 4, we found out the title will include a simulation handling mode. It begged the question: will it be similar to what we find in Codemasters’ uncompromising rally sim DiRT Rally? Codemasters Chief Designer Paul Coleman recently spoke to Redbull and on the subject of DiRT 4’s handling commented: “we […]

News DiRT 4 could possibly support VR after launch

Considering the announcement of DiRT 4 followed the announcement of DiRT Rally’s PSVR update by just a couple weeks, it begs the question, will DiRT 4 have support for VR? Unfortunately Codemasters Chief Designer Paul Coleman has confirmed that DiRT 4 will not support VR at launch however the development team have certainly not ruled out […]

News Registration for first F1 2017 beta test now open

Codemasters has opened up registration for an upcoming F1 2017 beta test. Set to commence "once the [2017 Formula One World Championship] season is underway", the beta test for F1 2017 will be open to players on PC, PlayStation 4 and Xbox One. Spaces will be incredibly limited, as only 300 applicants from each platform […]

News DiRT 4 handling “taken to the next level” thanks to real-world rally drivers

Top rally drivers Chris Meeke and two-time World Rallycross Champion Petter Solberg added their input to DiRT 4 in order for the development team to perfect the feeling of driving rally cars at their limit. According to Codemasters, the two drivers consulted and assisted with the handling aspects in DiRT 4 (which come with “normal” […]

News DiRT 4 currently not ruled out for Nintendo Switch release

In case you’ve been living under a rock, Codemasters recently announced their very latest entry in to the long-running DiRT series, DiRT 4, which coming to the PlayStation 4, Xbox One and PC platforms. The Warwickshire-based developer recently told Daily Star that they are not ruling out the possibility of bringing their arcade racer DiRT […]

News Latest DiRT 4 screenshots showcase a number of tracks & cars

The recent announcement of DiRT 4 was certainly a surprise given the fact that Codemasters’ latest release was also dirt related. We’ve scoured the internet and have come up with all the latest screenshots (seen below) for the title which is due out on June 9 for the PlayStation 4, Xbox One and PC. DiRT […]

News DiRT 4 video shows handling modes, difficulty settings, assist options & more

YouTube channel Erased Citizens has uploaded another DiRT 4 gameplay video which gives us a look at more gameplay action along with some game settings and options. At the very start of the video the player is asked to choose between the normal or simulation handling styles, (each having their own separate leaderboards) although it’s […]

News DiRT 4 gameplay emerges showing several game modes

The surprise announcement of DiRT 4 came with a teaser trailer which barely showed any gameplay footage leaving us somewhat in the dark. Luckily the very first gameplay videos are now coming to light thanks to the wonderful world of the internet. One such video sees YouTube channel Erased Citizens provide some gameplay footage of […]

News DiRT 4 coming to PS4, Xbox One & PC this June

Codemasters has surprised us all today and has announced that DiRT 4 will release on June 9 and will be available for the PlayStation 4, PC and Xbox One. DiRT 4 is said to “combine the levels of thrill and realism” from DiRT rally with the accessibility and excitement of previous DiRT titles. So its […]

News Micro Machines World Series confirmed for PC, PS4 & Xbox One

Mere days after the rumours of a new Micro Machines title, Codemasters has confirmed that Micro Machines: World Series does indeed exist and will be coming to the PC, Xbox One and PlayStation 4 this April. The latest edition in the iconic gaming franchise will stay true to its classic roots however now we of […]

News Rumour: Micro Machines World Series coming to PC, PS4 & Xbox One

If the rumours are true, it looks like Codemasters are once again going to bring everybody's favourite top down racer to the masses. Going by the title “Micro Machines World Series”, it will resuscitate the long dormant series which is rumoured to release on the PlayStation 4, Xbox One and PC platforms. No details are […]

Reviews F1 2016 review

When asked, “what is your favourite F1 game of all time” my immediate answer has been Geoff Crammond’s GP3: 2000 Edition. Whilst not the most graphically superior racing game even at the time, what it did have was pure realism and racing depth which is rare to find in a gaming realm. Well, 15 years […]

News F1 2016 officially announced, racing onto consoles and PC this summer

Not long after the first screenshots were leaked this week, Codemasters have officially announced F1 2016, which will be racing onto PS4, Xbox One and PC this Summer. It's unusual for a career mode to be one of the headline features for a racing game, but it's making a comeback in F1 2016 after being […]

News First F1 2016 screenshots released

It's no secret that Codemasters are on F1 2016, and while an official announcement still hasn't been made apart from the confirmation that it's in development, some F1 2016 screenshots have been released into the wild via F1 journalist Gianlu D'Alessandro on Twitter. Since these F1 2016 screenshots haven't been shared by Codemasters they're not very […]

Interviews DiRT Rally interview with Paul Coleman

During Codemasters' DiRT Rally PS4 preview event, Alan caught up with Chief Game Designer Paul Coleman who gives us the lowdown on what to expect from DiRT Rally's imminent console release on PS4 and Xbox One. In our exclusive interview, Coleman takes us through the evolution between DiRT 3 and DiRT Rally in his quest […]

News DiRT Rally is getting a UK steelbook exclusive to Sainsburys

DiRT Rally is getting a special Steelbook Edition for PS4 and Xbox One featuring alternative artwork. In the UK, it will be sold exclusively at Sainsburys on April 5th alongside the main release. Limited units will be available according to Codemasters – unfortunately you can't preorder it online, so we recommend popping in to your […]

News Grid 2 is now Xbox One backwards compatible

Grid 2 is the latest Xbox 360 game to be added to Microsoft's Xbox One Backwards Compatibility catalogue, along with Assassins Creed and Dark Void. It joins DiRT 3 and DiRT Showdown, the only other Codemasters Racing titles already available on Xbox One Backwards Compatibility. Originally released in 2013, Grid 2 was notable for its […]

News New DiRT Rally content coming to all platforms this April

Codemasters has confirmed two new content packs will be coming to DiRT Rally across all platforms on 5th April 2016. Announced alongside a plethora of new content for the critically-acclaimed rally sim, the two new pieces of DLC – the 'Fully Loaded MINI Pack' and 'Fully Loaded Rallycross Pack' – will be released alongside the PS4 and […]

News Codemasters will heavily focus their efforts on the racing genre

Codemasters have recently shut down their small development team based in Malta who recently released the card battle game Battle Decks. The Malta based team will now join the UK based Codemasters team to “double down on racing to develop future titles” which will enable Codemasters to “demonstrate absolute commitment to the category”. A spokesperson […]

News Codemasters details F1 2015’s new multiplayer features

Codemasters Racing has revealed more information on F1 2015's multiplayer component. Perhaps the most intruiging piece of this new info release is the announcement of an all-new matchmaking system for the game. As a result, players will now (according to Codemasters Racing) be able to "easily" search for multiplayer races that fit their requirements – […]