Project CARS 3 developer Slightly Mad Studios has made a surprise revelation about the upcoming racing sim: the game won’t have any pit stops or simulated tyre and fuel usage to speak of. As detailed by Slightly Mad, this design decision was made early on in the game’s development, as part of plans to place […]
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GRID is back, and this time it could finally be the sequel fans have been waiting for. GRID Legends returns to the world of gaming in February 2022 and the package will be bigger than ever. But the first challenge with be communicating the game style to fans and proving its worth. A lot has […]
PreviewsF1 2021 has swiftly come round again for another lap and finally it is time to dive into this years title, what will Codemasters have in store and can we see the first influences of the impact from EA? Let’s explore the potential improvements and general cohesion of the package, is F1 2021 a step […]
ReviewsIt’s that time of year again and the inevitable reveal for the annual F1 game, introducing the announcement trailer for F1 2021. F1 2021 will also be the first Codemasters title to be published by EA SPORTS, though not a great deal of influence from EA at this stage, it is still firmly a Codemasters […]
NewsCodemasters have been busy beavering away on all aspects in recent months to generate awareness for DiRT 5. From the early and highly impressive preview build to the many smaller Community video updates showcasing every aspect of the game tested on just about every format, with a considerable focus on next-gen performance. With the year […]
NewsOver the past few months Codemasters have been revealing ever more detail from their upcoming DIRT 5, indeed one of the most anticipated aspects has been the final car listing. What would the game include? More importantly, how many cars would there be for each location? The latter won’t be answered until we get a […]
NewsWith less a month to release of Dirt 5, Codemasters are busy putting the finishing to their next iteration of this popular racing franchise. Indeed, today sees the first look at the Xbox Series X footage, this running in either 60fps or 120fps depending on the detail mode selected. Graphics are looking much better, more […]
NewsDirt 5 may have been delayed till the 6th November but Codemasters are still regularly showing us progress of the various elements. Today it’s another look at the Ice Racing discipline. Low grip and lots of drifting, this will form as a balance of speed and control. The New York circuit displayed here at night […]
NewsSlightly Mad Studios has announced the full track roster for Project CARS 3 – and it looks like players will be very spoiled for choice when it comes to picking which circuit to race on. While it’s down a fair bit on Project CARS 2’s selection of 60 racing venues, the location line-up in Project […]
NewsGRID Autosport is fun racing game, I particularly enjoy the intensity of the racing along with a great selection of courses. However, it always appears to cause a somewhat emotional response from fans, who either love it or hate it. Indeed, the positivity for the brand seems to have fallen away in recent times despite […]
NewsCodemasters are working ‘Fast’n Furious’ to develop new patches and improvements to F1 2020. Never before have they been able to launch a game so soon in season and today we see the deployment of patch 1.06. This bringing the much sought after black Mercedes AMG Petronas livery which was introduced at the very last […]
NewsIt is fair to say that Codemasters must be pretty pleased with the reception of F1 2020, combined with a drama filled first race of the season. Now follows the grinding process or adding additional polish while squashing those troublesome bugs. Today see the deployment of patch 1.05 on the PC, PS4 and Xbox patches […]
NewsThe anticipation is certainly hotting up for DiRT 5. Following the high profile reveal with the announcement for the Xbox Series X conversion, we swiftly moved to an early and very positive hands-on. But despite those positive impressions, the jury is still out as to the final content expected. Today Codemasters unleased their latest DiRT […]
NewsFor the first time in gaming history the official Formula 1 game will be released to coincide with just the second race of the real season – of course we are in unusual times and the game which we play this year will bear zero resemblance to the actual calendar. But rather than replicate a […]
ReviewsFollowing our recent hands-on gameplay it’s clear Dirt 5 is shaping up nicely. With lessons learned on Dirt 4 the development team appear to have found a good balance on approachable handling while retaining an intuitive subtlety in terms of skill. But many questions still remain, little of the core content is known. However, Codemasters […]
NewsProject CARS 3 developer Slightly Mad Studios has made a surprise revelation about the upcoming racing sim: the game won’t have any pit stops or simulated tyre and fuel usage to speak of. As detailed by Slightly Mad, this design decision was made early on in the game’s development, as part of plans to place […]
NewsDIRT 5 is still almost five months from release, so it came as a big surprise this week when Team VVV were invited for an early hands-on this eagerly awaited game to see where the franchise is heading. DIRT 5 is also an early crossover release for the new generation of consoles, with Xbox Series […]
PreviewsWe’re getting ever closer to the launch of F1 2020 and as expected more details are gradually being released into the public domain raising excitement levels in the process. In terms of access, we recently got our first hands-on with the newly added Schumacher Deluxe content, another welcome addition to the growing roster of classic […]
PreviewsClassic cars and content are a highlight for us when it comes to new F1 games, alas the range is always limited but we’re thankful that some elements can be brought forward. Sometimes seeing these cars, such as the 1995 Benetton B195 can bring back gaming memories as well, in this case, Formula 1 on […]
NewsWe have been patiently awaiting the official announcement for Project CARS 3 for some time now, however, we’re glad to report that the wait is now over. Slightly Mad Studios (now working under Codemasters) has released a reveal trailer for the much-anticipated racing sim which gives us the very surprising release window of summer 2020, […]
NewsCodemasters will soon have another racing game series in its expansive portfolio, as the British developer has agreed on a new five-year deal to create licensed World Rally Championship (WRC) games. As part of the new deal, Codemasters will be responsible for developing and publishing new entries in the official WRC game series. It’s currently […]
NewsIn recent years games and simulations have often granted the first opportunity of seeing and driving on a new F1 circuit. Sotchi was a perfect example where gamers had a fresh circuit, never seen, no established racing lines, this giving an opportunity to learn and discover the speed without external influence, Hanoi is a similar […]
NewsF1 2020 was announced a few weeks back and since then we’ve been patiently awaiting a hands-on. As an annual franchise, there is always the challenge to improve in every way, often that isn’t possible and sometimes there is a temptation to turn to gimmicks. However, Codemasters has always forged ahead with valuable aspects, even […]
PreviewsWe are quickly approaching F1 2020’s release date and after a steady stream of single-car gameplay videos, developer Codemasters has released a new gameplay trailer which showcases some wheel to wheel action for the first time. The trailer is set against the classic Formula One theme and gives us a look at some racing action […]
NewsCodemasters has dropped the first details on Dirt 5; the studio’s first racing game project for the next generation of consoles As its name suggests, Dirt 5 isn’t a direct sequel to its hardcore predecessor, Dirt Rally 2.0. Instead, the new title will pick up where the mainline series left off in 2017 with Dirt […]
NewsCodemasters has today announced F1 2020 – the very latest title in the long-running officially licensed Formula One series – will release worldwide on July 10, 2020, across PlayStation 4, Xbox One, PC via Steam. The title will also release on Google Stadia for the first time. To celebrate the announcement, developer Codemasters has released […]
NewsGRID’s third batch of DLC will be racing its way over to the Xbox One, PlayStation 4, and PC (via Steam) on Wednesday, April 15 (and later on Google Stadia) bringing with it a whole host of new content. The ‘Track Day Hypercars’ DLC pack adds six rapid cars, customisation additions, nine new achievements/trophies, the […]
NewsCOVID-19 is changing the world as we know it, from sport and entertainment, to work and family life. Following the massive success of the racing Esports streams last weekend, Formula 1 has been quick to seize on the opportunity, announcing that this would become a regular occurrence in establishing the new F1 Esports Virtual Grand […]
NewsCodemasters has announced that DiRT Rally 2.0’s Colin McRae ‘FLAT OUT’ pack will launch on March 24 across PlayStation 4, Xbox One and PC. Players who have purchased either the DiRT Rally 2.0 Deluxe Edition or any full Season pack will, of course, receive the Colin McRae content for free. The DiRT Rally 2.0, Colin […]
NewsBritish racing game developer Codemasters has made the surprise announcement it’s taking the Project CARS creator Slightly Mad Studios under its wing. According to Codemasters, by joining forces with Slightly Mad Studios, the group can now cement itself on the game-making stage as a “world-leading games developer and publisher of racing games“. The acquisition also […]
NewsIf you’re a fan of the Codemasters-developed F1 games, you’ll be pleased to know the UK developer will be making even more of them over the next few years. Thanks to a contract extension with Formula One Management, Codemasters will no longer release its last F1 title in 2021. Instead, the British racing game studio […]
NewsYou can trace the origins of GRID back to the TOCA: Race Driver series which first hit the shelves back in 2002. TOCA: Race Driver started the tradition of giving players a range of different racing disciplines that they can dip in and out of. Race Driver: GRID continued this ethos in 2008 and went […]
ReviewsPlayers who have ordered the Ultimate Edition of GRID can get hold of the game tomorrow, Tuesday, October 8, the rest of us will have to wait until Friday, October 11. To celebrate this week’s GRID release (the first GRID title since 2014’s GRID Autosport, Codemasters has released the launch trailer which you can view […]
NewsGRID, the very latest title in the long-running racing series from Codemasters, is due to release on October 11 across the PlayStation 4, Xbox One and PC. We were lucky enough to get hands-on with a preview version of the racer recently, and following on from our first gameplay video where we shared our first […]
PreviewsAs the release date for GRID draws ever nearer, you may be curious to see whether your racing wheel and associated peripherals will actually work with Codemasters’ latest creation. Fortunately, the British-based developer has revealed the full list of racing wheels and peripheral support for GRID as seen in the expansive list below. GRID allows […]
NewsWe’re getting ever closer to GRID‘s release date of October 11 across the PlayStation 4, Xbox One and PC, and so excitement levels are growing. To get your racing juices flowing further, Codemasters has released a fresh batch of GRID images which showcase a number of different cars, tracks and weather conditions, check them out […]
NewsSeason 3 continues in DiRT Rally 2.0 with the addition of two famous front-wheel-drive F2 Kit Cars. The Kit Cars joining the DiRT Rally 2.0 car roster today are the Peugeot 306 Maxi and the Seat Ibiza Kit Car. Codemasters recently held a live stream showing off the Seat Ibiza Kit Car in action which […]
NewsCodemasters has released a fresh trailer for their upcoming racer GRID showcasing a number of the game’s unique features. The fast-paced trailer gives us a look at a range of racing action from the Audi R8 1:1 battling with the Honda CRX MightyMouse on the Okutama Sprint location to more traditional racing at the Zhejiang […]
NewsAfter five years since GRID Autosport, GRID, the very latest title in the series, is due to hit shelves on October 11 across the PlayStation 4, Xbox One and PC. We were lucky enough to get hands-on with a preview version of the racer recently allowing us enough time to get to grips with a […]
PreviewsCodemasters has today confirmed that the DiRT Rally 2.0 World Championship will begin on September 10. In partnership with Motorsport Network, the competitive gaming Championship is open to all players across the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One consoles as well as on the PC platform. The DiRT Rally 2.0 World Championship heats will be played […]
NewsF1 2019 gave you the chance to compete in Formula 2 races for the first time in the series and Codemasters are not stopping there for this year’s officially licensed Formula One game. In the coming weeks, Codemasters will release a digital update giving you access to the full 2019 season. To whet your appetites […]
NewsI believe it’s fair to say that Codemasters has been keeping its cards close to its chest regarding the car list in the upcoming GRID title. That has now changed thanks to a new information blowout which unveils a further 41 vehicles which compliment the previously revealed 19 cars for a grand total of sixty. […]
NewsCodemasters’ beloved TOCA racing game series may now have morphed into the GRID franchise, but a new report has suggested the studio is still open to returning to its touring car roots. Speaking to Express Sport, the factory Honda BTCC driver Dan Cammish claimed he got in touch with Codemasters; asking if the growing popularity […]
NewsCodemasters has confirmed that DiRT Rally 2.0‘s Season Three and Four DLC content will be available from August 27. Season Three sees the return of rallies Finland and Greece as well as brand new vehicles including the Peugeot 206 Rally, the 2001 Subaru Impreza, and more. Besides the rallies and cars, players will also be […]
NewsThe upcoming GRID reboot’s car roster has been fleshed out again, with developer Codemasters confirming additional road and racing vehicles for its multi-platform title. Of the 10 new cars that have been announced, perhaps the highlight is the two Daytona Prototype racing cars that have now been confirmed for GRID: the Acura ARX-05 and the […]
NewsCodemasters has shown off more aspects of its upcoming GRID reboot, in the title’s first official gameplay trailer. According to the developer, the upcoming racer’s new “Race for Glory” gives prospective players a taste of the “intense racing action” they’ll take part in as they progress through the game, across the various disciplines represented in […]
NewsVersion 1.6 of DiRT Rally 2.0 is now available (across all platforms) which addresses a range of bugs as well as a few tweaks based on fan feedback. Perhaps the biggest highlight of today’s update is the new audio package for the iconic Lancia Delta S4. The updated audio features recordings of the real-world Delta […]
NewsThe upcoming GRID reboot from Codemasters was originally due to hit shelves this September, however, the release has now been delayed to give “added exposure” to the title. The delay will see the racer launch on October 11, some four weeks later than originally planned. Codemasters have stated that buyers of the Ultimate Edition will […]
NewsAn intriguing new feature has been announced for F1 2019‘s singleplayer career mode: AI-controlled drivers will be able to transfer between teams. While players have long been able to do this themselves in various Formula One game campaigns, this is the first time a Codemasters-developed title has ever allowed the non-player controlled characters to also […]
NewsWe’re mere days away from the release of F1 2019, in light of that fact, Codemasters has released a series of small gameplay videos showcasing various aspects of the upcoming officially licensed Formula One title. The very first video showcases the much-anticipated Formula 2 content the game has to offer. In the video (below) we […]
NewsThe very latest GRID gameplay videos from E3 2019 have emerged giving us a look at the Brands Hatch track in action. A total of two videos have been released by Codemasters showing us the Porsche RSR and Chevrolet Corvette racing cars tearing up the challenging UK-based circuit at sunset coating the whole scene in […]
NewsTo whet our already ravenous appetites, Codemasters has today released their TV advert for F1 2019. The trailer captures the rivalries that have emerged with this year’s Formula One World Championship, so you’ll see some exhilarating wheel to wheel shenanigans as well as some minor crashes here and there. You’ll have to soak in the […]
NewsWith the launch date of this year’s officially licensed Formula One title getting ever nearer, Codemasters has released the full list of supported racing wheels and controllers across all three available platforms. F1 2019 will grant players the opportunity to get behind the wheel of a Formula 2 car for the first time ever. Classics […]
NewsBesides the long-awaited addition of Formula 2 cars, F1 2019′s biggest selling point will arguably be its very pretty visuals. Codemasters has today released a fresh batch of images comparing the nighttime lighting effects between last year’s Formula One title and this year’s game launching later this month. As you can see, there are dramatic […]
NewsWe recently had the opportunity to get hands-on with the latest iteration of Codemasters’ long-running officially licensed Formula One series. Amongst other elements, the British-based developer has focused on the general lighting and the results are spectacular. At night, floodlights reflect on the cars in a very realistic manner, whilst the sun-drenched cockpits highlight the […]
InterviewsFollowing the GRID announcement yesterday, developer Codemasters has released two new gameplay videos showcasing the locations of San Francisco and Shanghai. The first video gives us a three-minute look at the San Francisco track (which you may remember from the first GRID title, Race Driver: GRID, all the way back in 2008) as we follow […]
NewsAs promised, Codemasters has today revealed the full breakdown of their Season Two DLC plan for DiRT Rally 2.0. Season Two brings a mix of rally and rallycross cars, two rallycross circuits (Bikernieki, Latvia and Estering, Germany) and the return of the Wales rally with improved visuals. There are a total of six pieces of […]
NewsDiRT Rally 2.0‘s latest update focuses its attention on improving the title’s force feedback for wheel users. Update 1.4.1, out now across the PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC, introduces changes to the behaviour of the suspension. A new ‘Suspension’ slider has been added to the Input section of the ‘Options & Extras’ menu which […]
NewsCodemasters has recently released a batch of F1 2019 images to whet our appetites for the game’s release on June 28, some two months earlier than the traditional August release window. Besides the new images, Codemasters has also revealed the box art for the Anniversary and Legend editions of F1 2019 which you can view […]
NewsFans of Formula 2 will likely be very pleased to hear the single-seater series will be officially represented in the upcoming F1 2019 game. For the first time ever in a Codemasters-developed Formula 1 title, players will have access to a Formula 2 car in-game – in this case, the Dallara-developed chassis that was introduced […]
NewsFeral Interactive has released a new teaser trailer for the upcoming Switch version of GRID Autosport showcasing its impressive array of different control methods. The Switch version of GRID Autosport will include all previously released DLC content so we can expect around 100 cars and 100 tracks. The Switch version will also contain online multiplayer […]
NewsCodemasters has released the first part of their DiRT Rally 2.0 “Season One – Stage Two” DLC content today with other parts to release throughout April and May. The very first part of the stage two content adds the BMW M1 Procar Rally, the Open Manta 400, and a special livery. You can view the […]
NewsCodemasters wowed us all when they simultaneously announced and released DiRT Rally through Steam Early Access back in 2014. This wasn’t just the latest title in the long-running DiRT series but a standalone thoroughbred rally simulation aimed to test the limits of player skill. After the somewhat underwhelming DiRT 4 in 2017, Codemasters is back […]
ReviewsF1 2018‘s latest v1.16 patch is now available across the PlayStation 4, Xbox One and PC. The latest patch updates the tyre physics issue which enabled temperatures to behave differently depending on the frame rate. According to Codemasters, the fix will bring temperature behaviour in line across all platforms. Codemasters are aware of the problems […]
NewsDiRT Rally 2.0‘s Esports programme will be boosted thanks to a new partnership between Codemasters and the motorsport & automotive juggernaut Motorsport Network. The freshly signed agreement will not only benefit DiRT Rally 2.0s Esports arrangements as a number of future Codemasters “key owned-IP titles” will also reap the rewards of the new deal (does that […]
NewsWe’re just days away from the launch of the hotly anticipated sequel to Codemasters no-nonsense rally sim and as expected the launch trailer has been released to whet our appetites further. The launch trailer showcases DiRT Rally 2.0‘s range of different vehicles as well as its rally and rallycross disciplines across several different locations, check it out for […]
NewsThose that have purchased the DiRT Rally 2.0 Deluxe Edition will get their hands on the game this Friday, leaving the rest of us waiting until the general release on Tuesday, February 26. To get our automotive juices flowing, Codemasters has released a TV advert for the rally sim entitled “Rise to the Challenge”, check […]
NewsNintendo has just hosted its February 2019 Direct presentation giving us lots of new tidbits of info on upcoming Switch games. One such game to rear its head was GRID Autosport complete with some new gameplay (seen below starting at the 28:33 mark) and a release window of Summer 2019. The Switch version of GRID Autosport […]
NewsWhen you think of car manufacturers that participate in the motorsport discipline of rally, you probably think Citroen, Renault, Toyota, Audi and Lancia among a few others. Aston Martin probably doesn’t come to mind so it was quite surprising to hear the manufacturer will feature in Codemasters’ upcoming rally sim DiRT Rally 2.0 courtesy of the […]
NewsCodemasters has finally spilt the beans on all the cars and locations that are included in Dirt Rally 2.0‘s premium “Season One” content schedule. As stated by Codemasters, six cars and three rally stage locations will be included in Dirt Rally 2.0’s first DLC season, which will run from 12th March to 21st May. All […]
NewsIn a surprise twist, Codemasters has today confirmed DiRT Rally 2.0 will support the Oculus Rift VR headset at some point this “summer”. The news was shared via the official DiRT social media channels, you can check out the tweet below. We heard you. @Oculus heard you. DiRT Rally 2.0 + Oculus = this summer… […]
NewsCodemasters has today revealed the full list of supported racing wheels and peripherals for DiRT Rally 2.0 which will see its release later this month. As expected, the list is fairly extensive and includes major brands such as Fanatec, Thrustmaster, and Logitech. See if your peripherals are supported in the list below. Yesterday, Codemasters unveiled the full […]
NewsCodemasters has revealed the full car list for DiRT Rally 2.0, ahead of the game’s launch in less than a month’s time on 26th February 2019. Made up of 50 unique vehicles, DiRT Rally 2.0’s rally car roster mostly consists of machines we’ve seen in prior DiRT games, with the likes of the classic Subaru […]
NewsA video has surfaced online (courtesy of Thirty IR) showing F1 2018 running at Ultra settings in 8K resolution and at 60 frames per second. As you can imagine you’d need a pretty beefy PC (to say the least) to run a game at such high fidelity. This has been possible using not one, but […]
NewsCodemasters has revealed the minimum and recommended PC specifications for DiRT Rally 2.0 ahead of its release next month. You may be surprised to see how modest the minimum recommended specs actually are – you’ll only need to be running an Nvidia 650Ti or AMD HD 7750 graphics card for instance. Take a look for […]
NewsSeventeen minutes of direct-feed DiRT Rally 2.0 gameplay has surfaced this week (courtesy of GameByte) showcasing a stage in both Poland and the USA. The person at the wheel is none other than DiRT Rally 2.0’s very own rally consultant (not to mention WRC Esports champion and real-world rally driver) Jon Armstrong, making the gameplay […]
NewsCodemasters is back with yet another DiRT Rally 2.0 video this week. The very latest video in their dev insight series focuses on the best practice for approaching a rally. DiRT Rally 2.0 rally consultant (and real-world rally driver) Jon Armstrong offers his expertise on a number of situations that real-world rally drivers will face […]
NewsCodemasters most recent “developer insight” video reveals that the DiRT Rally 2.0 rally consultant (and real-world rally driver) Jon Armstrong doesn’t only provide feedback to improve vehicle handling but also double checks the pace notes for accuracy. Armstrong reveals that the pace notes for DiRT Rally 2.0 are put together by real-world rally racing co-driver […]
NewsIt’s been two weeks since we last covered DiRT Rally 2.0 and that’s simply too long in our world. To make up for it we have a brand-spanking new trailer to show you which covers the crazy discipline of rallycross. Without further ado, take a look at the rallycross-focused trailer below. DiRT Rally 2.0 will launch […]
NewsIn a recent DiRT Rally 2.0 live stream, Chief Game Designer Ross Gowing shed a little more light on one of the key new features in DiRT Rally 2.0: track degradation. Each rally stage surface found in the rally racer evolves over time as countless rally cars drive over it deforming the surface along the way. […]
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