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 […]
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We'll admit that the announcement of MXGP 3 didn't blow us away initially. Perhaps it was because last year's MXGP 2 was underwhelming and in many ways a step backwards for the franchise with its cutback terrain deformation. It's also hard not to be sceptical about annual racing game releases tied to motorsport licenses, since they […]
NewsNintendo Switch owners that were hoping for Slightly Mad Studios' Project CARS 2 to grace the upcoming console, following the disappointing scrapping of the original racer for the Wii U, will probably be out of luck. The news was confirmed by Project CARS 2 Creative Director Andy Tudor who spoke recently with Red Bull. "In […]
NewsCodemasters 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. […]
NewsIt’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 […]
NewsWith 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 […]
NewsConsidering 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 […]
NewsCodemasters 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 […]
NewsThe car football title Rocket League has millions of players addicted thanks to the beautifully smooth controls and fast-paced gameplay that's different every time you play. The run-away success indie title from Psyonix Studios looks like it could possibly delight more players and make its way over to the Nintendo Switch. “We are excited as […]
NewsTop 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” […]
NewsAfter some delays, the futuristic combat racer Lifespeed has finally made it to the Nintendo 3DS. Developed by Wee Man Studios, Lifespeed features a full 360 degree control system which provides the player with a great deal of precise control even allowing climbing, descending and awesome looking barrel rolls. The title features 8 different tracks […]
NewsNintendo has released a new advert (seen below) for their upcoming Switch console which features Mario Kart 8: Deluxe among other titles. We see the upcoming flagship kart racer in both single player and split screen modes featuring first two players, than four getting in on the action. The trailer once more highlights the Switch’s […]
NewsIn 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 […]
NewsThe 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 […]
NewsYouTube 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 […]
NewsIt's been recently announced that Racing Apex, the upcoming polygonal racer from indie studio Lucky Mountain Games, will be heading to the Nintendo Switch and will join the already announced PC and Wii U versions. The retro inspired racer was greenlit on Steam last April and is probably best described as a 90's arcade throwback […]
NewsThe 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 […]
NewsCodemasters 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 […]
NewsMere 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 […]
NewsIf 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 […]
NewsFarming Simulator has proven big business on the PC and major consoles of late, the franchise continues to grow with the announcement that it will soon launch for other platforms. Kicking off, Giants Software and Focus Home Interactive will bring their virtual farmer simulation to Nintendo's upcoming Switch console. No release dates have been announced […]
NewsShin'en Multimedia (the guys that gave us FAST Racing Neo) has announced another futuristic racer entitled FAST RMX which will race on to Nintendo Switch “soon”. Details on FAST RMX, which we can only assume is a sequel to FAST Racing Neo, are quite thin on the ground currently but we do know the racer […]
NewsIndie developer 34 Big Things has announced that their futuristic racer Redout will be making its way on to the Nintendo Switch this Spring. The title was released on the PC last year and is due to launch on consoles in early 2017. However with the the newly announced Switch release window it is highly […]
NewsWe knew it was coming however now it has a different name: Mario Kart 8 Deluxe. The latest installment of the famous kart racer will release for the Nintendo Switch on April 28 for £49.99. The Deluxe version of Mario Kart 8 will of course expand on the original title, new characters include Inking Girl […]
NewsMario Kart 8 was a brilliant return to form for the podgy plumber, but the slow sales of the Wii U meant that not enough people got to experience it. Nintendo is hoping that will change with the launch of its multi-functional Switch console, which serves as both a traditional home console and a portable […]
NewsBlue Comet Games has released their in development futuristic racer AcroStorm on Steam Early Access. The title, which can be purchased for £3.99, is planned to be in Early Access for about a year as the development team continue to add new features and iron out any bugs. The early access version currently grants players […]
NewsIndie developer Insane Code has recently announced that their OutRun-esque title 80's overdrive is on for a Q1/Q2 2017 release for the Nintendo 3DS. To accompany the announcement Insane Code has released a new gameplay trailer which gives us a brief look at some of the different environments as a car that looks suspiciously like […]
NewsNintendo has recently filed a game software trademark for “Excite Truck” with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. Excite Truck, the third main title in the Excite series after Excitebike (NES) and Excitebike 64 (N64), was a Nintendo Wii launch title released back in 2006. Excite Truck was the first in the series to […]
News'Tis the season to be making racing related trademarks it seems. Following on from the recent Need for Speed Arena trademark, a new European trademark for Wave Race has been filed in Europe. According to NintendoLife, the Wave Race trademark (seen below) was filed with the EUIPO (European Union Intellectual Property Office) on November 17 […]
NewsCast your mind back to before the release of Project CARS and you may remember developer Slightly Mad Studios fully intended the racing sim to release on the Nintendo Wii U platform. However over time the development team did hint that they may skip the Wii U and launch instead for Nintendo's upcoming console known […]
NewsWe build up enough courage to face the incredibly fast and dangerous Northwest 200 road circuit. Being a road circuit, there are of course hazards everywhere including pavement curbs, lamp posts and you'll even need to negotiate a roundabout at one stage. Because of these hazards you have a very tight margin for error, stray […]
NewsYou cannot deny Ride 2 has an impressive tally of fully-licensed bikes clocking in at 190 with a further 40 expected to join the list with future DLC packs. So big is the number in fact that the game has been awarded a prestigious Guinness World Records title for the Most licensed bikes in a […]
NewsThere's been a lot of speculation over Nintendo's upcoming new console successor to the underperforming Wii U. Is it a home console? Is it a handheld? Well, it turns out it's actually a hybrid of both. Previously known as the NX, today Nintendo revealed their new console called the Switch, a console that combines the […]
NewsThe F-Zero inspired racer Acro Storm, developed by indie studio Blue Comet Games, has been “Greenlit” on Steam. This means we could see an early access version of the title very soon on Steam. Currently the development team are trying to release a demo for the game which, if possible, should arrive in the next […]
NewsWhen 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 […]
ReviewsRide 2 by developer Milestone is just days away from its release on Friday, October 7 and we decide to dive into the game and take a look at some of its content. Much like in the original Ride, Ride 2's main focus is on the World Tour mode which is packed full of content. […]
NewsShin'en Multimedia has released the NEO Future Pack DLC for their rapid futuristic racer FAST Racing NEO and it's a big one. Indeed the new DLC pack comes with no less than eight, yes eight tracks. That's not all through as you'll also have access to 18 additional music tracks,10 brand-new vehicle profiles and two […]
NewsWith the recent unveiling of DriveClub VR and confirmation that Gran Turismo Sport will support VR, PS4 owners have plenty of racing games to look forward to experiencing with the PlayStation VR headset. Trackmania Turbo can now also be added to that list, as Ubisoft have confirmed a free patch will add PS VR support […]
NewsIf you're looking for more tracks to play on Milestone's MXGP 2, we've got a PS4 code to giveaway giving you access to the recently released Agueda and Bastogne DLC tracks! Both tracks offer different experiences for MXGP veterans – Agueda is a very technical track filled with tight turns and bumps, while Bastogne's flatter circuit […]
NewsShin'en Multimedia's fast-paced futuristic Wii U racer appropriately titled FAST Racing NEO, (just in case you wasn't quite sure how fast it is Shin'en had to use capital letters), will be getting a physical release. The release comes as part of Nintendo's new eShop Selects programme which will offer the most popular eShop releases as […]
NewsDeveloper Milestone have recently revealed the complete list of bikes for their upcoming two wheeled racer Ducati 90th Anniversary The Official Videogame. As the names suggests, Ducati 90th Anniversary features Ducati models only and there are a total of 39 on offer. The bikes are split into several categories which represent their era in most […]
NewsNot 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 […]
NewsIt'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 […]
NewsThe Italian racing game developer Milestone has officially announced that a successor to last year's Ride will be released later this year. As stated in the latest teaser trailer for the title, Ride 2 will go on sale sometime in Autumn 2016 – with no word yet on when a more precise release window will […]
NewsMilestone's upcoming Ride spin-off Ducati 90th Anniversary: The Official Videogame now has a release date: Ducati 90th Anniversary: The Official Videogame will be released as a digital download on PS4, Xbox One and PC via Steam June 1st 2016. Ducati 90th Anniversary: The Official Videogame celebrates the heritage of the historical Italian motorcycle manufacturer with plenty […]
NewsRacing games have become far too serious this generation for my liking. Hardcore racing simulations have their place for petrolheads, but sometimes you want to throw your brain out the window and pull off some prolonged powerslides in OutRun, terrify some passengers with dangerous driving in Crazy Taxi, or smash your rivals into submission whilst […]
ReviewsMilestone’s mission to cover just about every facet of motorcycle motorsport reached a new height with the release of their officially licensed MXGP game. An alternative to their annual MotoGP series, the gritty dirt bike racing of MXGP offered a refreshing change of pace: finding speed on spine-shaking mud banks requires an altogether different approach […]
ReviewsDuring 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 […]
InterviewsDiRT 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 […]
NewsGrid 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 […]
NewsCodemasters 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 […]
NewsCodemasters 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 […]
NewsCodemasters 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 – […]
NewsLead designer of the PC-only Dirt Rally, Paul Coleman, recently conducted an interview with Red Bull Games where he revealed that Codemasters may well be looking to bring their new rally racer to consoles once the PC version is complete. Coleman explains that he wants as many people as possible to have access to Dirt Rally: […]
NewsThe release of Codemasters' Dirt Rally on Steam Early Access surprised us all, a back-to-basics game that traces back to the series' regimented rally roots. Being in Early Access means it's far from complete however, with plans to continually add more cars and tracks throughout the year. In the hands of Chief Designer Paul Coleman, […]
NewsThe latest entry in Codemasters Racing's 'DiRT' rally game franchise has been released through Steam Early Access. Dubbed 'DiRT Rally', the new motorsports title is claimed by Codemasters to be the most simulation-centric DiRT game to date, with a greater emphasis on a "pure rally experience" than previous releases. For instance, the all-new physics engine […]
NewsCodemasters have just launched their new Digital Store, which is currently selling numerous PC racing titles at half price. The Store, which can be viewed here, is offering a fairly limited selection as of now with only ten games included in all. The list includes several installments from Codemasters' popular Formula 1 and Grid series. Also included in the deal […]
NewsCodemasters seemingly won't be able to achieve resolution parity with F1 2015 across the two console platforms, according to a new report. Speaking to VideoGamer.com, Codemasters revealed its upcoming licensed F1 game for this year will run at 900p on the Xbox One, whereas the PS4 version will be rendered at 1080p. Both versions, however, […]
NewsThe much anticipated F1 2015 has finally been revealed for release on June 12th for PS4, Xbox One and PC, and despite it coming slightly later than expected, it’s good to see everything is progressing well in development. This new iteration is the first Codemasters title for the new generation consoles (it won't be released […]
PreviewsWhile we wait for the belated announcement of Dirt 4, Codemasters has given DiRT 3 a new lease of life by finally making the PC version support Steamworks after considerable pressure from the community, as it previously ran on Games for Windows Live. As an added bonus, Codemasters are upgrading all existing owners of Dirt […]
NewsWith the Formula One 2015 season underway, it was surely a matter of time before Codemasters lifted the bonnet on F1 2015, which was already announced alongside F1 2014 simultaneously as part of Codemasters' strategy to introduce the franchise to current-gen platforms. And now, just in time for the Malaysian Grand Prix this weekend, we […]
NewsCodemasters Racing is working on new entries in the Dirt and Grid franchises, according to a new job listing. As stated on the Graphics Programmer vacancy listed on the Codemasters Blog, the successful applicant will be assigned to tasks linked to future Dirt and Grid games. The announcement is significant in that it's the first […]
NewsThe first preview images of Codemasters Racing's upcoming title F1 2015 have been leaked, ahead of a presumed full reveal later this year. First posted on the F1 Game Memes page on Facebook (since removed), the pictures depict work-in-progress renders of the F1 2015 game from an in-house newsletter, complete with a first look at […]
NewsSad news as Codemasters, one of the UK's leading, long-standing racing game developers, are facing lay-offs affecting between 30 – 50 employees according to Eurogamer. Around 50 jobs are under review, with "north of 30 of those jobs set to go as part of a 30 day consultation period." The redundancies are said to affect […]
News(This review was carried out on the PlayStation 3, using a retail download code provided by Codemasters Racing) Even though we’re now a year into the eighth-gen age of videogaming, it seems Codemasters Racing just doesn’t want to let go of the soon-to-be-fizzled-out era. First, we thought this summer’s GRID Autosport would be the studio’s […]
ReviewsJust prior to F1 2014's official release tomorrow, Codemasters has announced all of the wheels that are compatible with the licensed racing game. Much like previous F1 games, F1 2014 will support a wide array of racing game peripherals from a variety of manufacturers, such as Fanatec, Thrustmaster and Logitech. However, whilst many wheels are […]
NewsGRID Autosport's latest mini-expansion has been released, adding an all-new mode to the seventh-gen racing game. As the pack's name suggests, the DLC brings the drag racing game type to GRID Autosport, giving players an all-new auto racing discipline to master alongside the other motorsport genres currently featured in the game. Content-wise, the Autosport Drag […]
NewsThe latest trailer for F1 2014 has gone live, summing up the core new features for Codemasters's latest Formula One game release. As showcased in the 'Who Wins? You Decide' cinematic, this year's iteration aims to replicate the 2014 F1 season, with most of the focus being on the new cars and tracks. Other features […]
NewsJust in time for this weekend's Formula One Grand Prix in Singapore, F1 2014 developer Codemasters Racing has unveiled the title's latest 'Hot Lap' trailer. Appropriately enough, the video in question features the Marina Bay Street Circuit, which has been a staple of the Formula One World Championship since the Singapore Grand Prix was introduced […]
NewsCodemasters Racing has released its latest expansion for GRID Autosport: the 'Touring Legends' pack. As befitting of the name, the 'Touring Legends' add-on primarily revolves around the premise of touring car racing. For instance, three all-new singleplayer championships have been added to the game, all of which are dedicated to this genre of motorsports. The […]
NewsIt’s fair to say that a new DiRT sequel is long overdue. Dirt 3 was released back in 2011 to near universal acclaim, and fans have been pining for an official follow-up ever since (we’re not counting the subpar spin-off that was Dirt Showdown). It seemed logical, then, to earmark this year for DiRT’s belated […]
NewsThree new cars have been made available for GRID Autosport, courtesy of the first of three DLC packs for the seventh-gen-exclusive racing game. Featured in the 'Best of British' DLC are three high-performance road and racing cars which – as the pack's name suggests – were all constructed in Great Britain. The trio consists of […]
NewsWhilst I didn’t have the opptunity to play last year’s Grid 2 in-depth, it’s clear the game’s reception from racing community over the last twelve months that many weren’t overly satisfied with the title’s divisive design direction. Seemingly, developer Codemasters also wasn’t particularly pleased with how everything panned out, having freely admitted the now-fresh-from-the-formation-lap GRID […]
ReviewsGRID Autosport developer Codemasters has revealed the first brief details on the endurance racing aspects of the game. According to the official announcement on the Codemasters Blog, the endurance racing in GRID Autosport will require a different approach from the game's other (and considerably shorter) race types: a combination of simulated tyre wear and race […]
NewsCodemasters has ported over its Mario Kart wannabe racing game F1 Race Stars, for a new lease of life on the iOS marketplace. The fourth mobile racing game by Codemasters, and the third to be a port for a previously released title, F1 Race Stars is content-wise the exact same game that was released last […]
NewsCodemasters Racing has unveiled the full details on the minimum and recommended system requirements for the PC version of GRID Autosport. According to the official announcement on the Codemasters Blog, the GRID Autosport development team has put a "put a lot of effort into the optimisation of our PC version of GRID Autosport", which shows […]
NewsCodemasters has pulled the wraps off GRID Autosport's Trophy and Achievements, providing a vague-but-tantalising teaser glimpse at some of the game's core mechanics. Posted earlier today on the official Codemastera Blog, the sizeable Trophy and Achievements list is predominantly a standard fare by racing game standards, with a majority of the rewards being for unlocking […]
NewsA whole range of driver options will be featured in GRID Autosport, developer Codemasters Racing has revealed. Confirmed in the latest entry on the Codemasters Blog, GRID Autosport will differ heavily from its Grid 2 predecessor, by allowing players to tinker with and tailor individual driver assists to their liking. Grid 2 dropped this of-the-norm […]
NewsMark your calendar for April 22nd everyone – this is the date when Codemasters will finally unveil their latest racing game project. Surprisingly however, it doesn't look like it will be the long-awaited DiRT 4, but a Grid sequel. Of course, that's not to say DiRT 4 isn't coming at some stage – it's not […]
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