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New generation of Formula One games announced
Codemasters to launch official F1 games for new season 24 April 2009 11:50 GMT
A new generation of Formula One games featuring Lewis Hamilton, Fernando Alonso, Sebastian Vettel and all the official drivers, teams and circuits from the 2009 FIA Formula One world Championship has been announced by Codemasters.

The first title, "F1 2009",...
You're in the Movies set for 28 November UK release
Get ready to act your socks off 25 November 2008 18:14 GMT
After the release of Microsoft's "You're in the Movies" in the US last week, Microsoft is gearing up for the release of the game in the UK on 28 November.

Developed by Codemasters and Zoë Mode, the game uses the Xbox Live Vision Camera to transport players into...
EA boss speaks out against suing file-sharers
Warns you don't win friends by suing your consumer 21 August 2008 19:31 GMT
EA Sports boss Peter Moore has spoken out against gaming companies suing internet users for illegally downloading their software.

Moore, talking at the Leipzig Games Convention, was commenting on the news that five games firms were fining 25,000 file-sharers...
Five games firms fine 25,000 file-sharers
Looking for £7.5m in damages 21 August 2008 19:03 GMT
Five top game firms are planning to fine 25,000 British gamers for illegally downloading their software through file-sharing networks.

Codemasters, Atari, Reality Pump, Topware and Techland are seeking £300 in damages from each of the 25,000 - racking up a massive...
FUEL: Codemasters next big racing game
Over 5000 square miles of terrain to drive 19 August 2008 22:45 GMT
Codemasters the publishers of Colin McRae: DiRT has turned its gaze to another racing title its announced at Leipzig.

The British publisher, who must have been a set back following the tragic death of the expert rally racing driver in a helicopter crash in...
Game heroes honoured by Queen
"Codemasters" given CBEs 16 June 2008 9:56 GMT
The Queen's Birthday Honours List included two pioneers of the UK gaming industry.

Brothers David and Richard Darling, co-founders of game developers Codemasters, were both made Commanders of the Order of the British Empire (CBE).

They built up...
FPS Cross Fire headed for UK
It's award-winning and everything 21 May 2008 19:30 GMT
Cross Fire, an award-winning online FPS game, is making its way over to the UK thanks to a new publishing deal.

North American publisher G4BOX reached an agreement with South Korean Neowiz to bring the game into North America and the UK.

Under...
Dungeons & Dragons to return with online interactivity
The old favourite moves into the internet generation 20 May 2008 16:45 GMT
Dungeons & Dragons has got to be one of the most iconic games in gaming history, with over 25 million players since it was first released as a board game in the 70s.

Now, on 7 June, a new chapter will be launched in its video gaming vein, with the release of...
An Xbox fit for a ... president?
Bill Gates gives a customised console to South Korean head of state 20 May 2008 14:41 GMT
This was the gift Bill Gates took with him when he met South Korean President Lee Myung-bak at Cheong Wa Dae on 6 May.

The Microsoft Xbox had been specially decorated with traditional Korean mother-of-pearl by Kim Young-jun, the head of a manufacturing company...
Penny Arcade Adventures Episode One Available 21 May
Download from Xbox Live for 1600 MS Points 20 May 2008 14:07 GMT
The first episode in the Penny Arcade Adventures is gearing up for its release on Xbox Live.

Due for release on 21 May, Penny Arcade Adventures: On the Rain-Slick Precipice of Darkness will be the first episodic RPG-adventure game to grace the Xbox Live Arcade.
Age of Conan breaks pre-order record for PC games
And the limited edition sells out already 19 May 2008 18:49 GMT
Funcom has announced that the Collector's Edition of Age of Conan is now completely sold out in all markets, and believes it has smashed the record for pre-order of a PC game.

Despite the fact that the game isn't released until 23 May (20 May in America), the...
Microsoft says no new Xbox 360s in 2009
Spokeperson squashes the rumours 16 May 2008 13:06 GMT
It seems that the rumour about a slimmed down Xbox 360 console hitting our shelves next year was just a load of hot air.

No sooner had the story done the rounds on the Internet, than a Microsoft representative dismissed the idea, saying: "While we don't normally...
Razer launches Goliathus gaming mousemat
Two versions available - speed and control 16 May 2008 10:59 GMT
Razer has launched a new mousemat designed specifically for gamers, that has been co-developed alongside professional gaming teams.

The Razer Goliathus is available in two versions and three sizes, allowing you to get just the mat you need.

The...
Ikea furniture for Sims 2
It's heading for your virtual home too 15 May 2008 11:42 GMT
As Ikea furniture continues appear in a large percentage of homes in the UK, it only seems fitting that it should fill our virtual homes too.

Well players of the Sims 2 will soon be able to do just that, following a marketing deal between the Swedish company...
Velvet Assassin headed to both Xbox and PC
Look out for it in autumn 14 May 2008 13:05 GMT
Gamecock have announced Velvet Assassin will now also be available on Xbox 360 as well as the PC when it is released in autumn.

Developed by Replay Studios, Velvet Assassin is a stealth-action game set in World War II and is inspired by real-life British secret...
Race Driver: GRID PC demo released
Get your engines revved up 12 May 2008 17:12 GMT
Codemasters has announced a playable demo for the PC version of Race Driver: GRID, scheduled for full release at the end of the month.

Xbox 360 and PS3 gamers have been able to download a demo from Xbox Live and PSN respectively, however this is the first time...
Is there PS3 downloadable content to come for GTA IV?
David Reeves wants to keep us guessing... 9 May 2008 14:03 GMT
SCEE boss David Reeves is either a man of confusing words, or he's seriously trying to play with us.

The big GTA IV battle between Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 has been waging for a couple of weeks now, with Xbox claiming victory in sales and bragging about its...
Codemasters secure rights to Formula 1 gaming franchise
No stranger to racing games 9 May 2008 12:38 GMT
Codemasters has secured the exclusive video game rights for Formula 1.

The new licensing agreement allows Codemasters to develop a new generation of games for the Formula 1 franchise across multiple platforms.

And Codemasters is no stranger to racing...
Codemasters secure rights to Formula 1 gaming franchise
No stranger to racing games 9 May 2008 12:38 GMT
Codemasters has secured the exclusive video game rights for Formula 1.

The new licensing agreement allows Codemasters to develop a new generation of games for the Formula 1 franchise across multiple platforms.

And Codemasters is no stranger to racing...
Zoo Hospital announced for the Wii
For the animal lovers among you 7 May 2008 11:07 GMT
If you ever wanted to be a vet but gave up when you realised either - (a) you aren't too happy with the sight of blood (b) 6 years of vet school sounds too much like hard work, or (c) you don't actually know the difference between a liver and a kidney - then leave the scapels...
Dirty Dancing PC game gets official announcement
November launch for casual title 27 September 2007 18:05 GMT
A "premium casual PC title" the Dirty Dancing game is due to get its UK release in early November.

Based on the Oscar-winning film, beloved of girls worldwide, the game puts you on "vacation" at Kellermen's Mountain House Resort.

You can participate...
Dirty Dancing the Video Game - coming soon
You'll have the time of your life 30 May 2007 10:11 GMT
Codemasters Online Gaming has unveiled details of its Dirty Dancing PC game, "a premium, action puzzler Casual Game" - due out in late-2007.

The teaser info on the official website says players will be able to "Work alongside the team at the Kellerman's resort,...
Sensible Soccer awarded and coming to Xbox 360
One of the ten most influential games of all time 4 April 2007 14:59 GMT
Sensible World of Soccer has been listed as one of the ten most influential games of all time at this years Game Developers Conference.

The accolade comes as the company has announced a new version for the Xbox 360.

“Sensible World of Soccer is...
Codemasters launch Lord of the Rings Online beta in USA
Pre-beta coming to Europe at same time 10 September 2006 17:09 GMT
Turbine and Midway has announced that The Lord of the Rings Online:
Shadows of Angmar (LOTRO) has officially entered Beta in North America.

Codemasters Online Gaming is pleased to announce the simultaneous launch of Pre-Beta in Europe.

This Beta...
Classic game Cannon Fodder to come to Sony PSP
New release updates the old favourite 29 August 2006 15:07 GMT
Codemasters is reviving an old favourite and has given it a face-lift for the PSP.

Cannon Fodder, the “classic and hilarious combat gaming franchise” that has earned the tagline, “War has never been so much fun”, is being released in Spring 2007 in the portable...