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Codemasters confirms Sega studio acquisition

Britsoft firm buys Solihull-based studio, offering jobs to over 40 developers

Codemasters has confirmed to MCV sister site Develop that it is to take over Sega's UK Racing Studio, as revealed earlier this week.

In a statement, the firm described the move to step in and save the studio - the closure of which Develop reported just over two weeks ago - as 'an agreement that facilitates accelerated growth' for Codemasters' work in the racing genre.

At its HQ in Southam, close to the Sega Racing team in Solihull, Codemasters already hosts a large development studio responsible for the likes of Colin McRae and Race Driver.

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Schadenfreude

posted by Jane Apr 25, 2008 at 11:39 am
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Jane

Hubris in action with the Sega management team.

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Re: Schadenfreude

posted by Pantythief Apr 25, 2008 at 2:04 pm
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Pantythief

This is great stuff, well chuffed for all involved.

Hope that hasnt upset anyone?

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Re: Schadenfreude

posted by Apr 25, 2008 at 4:34 pm
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Well I am looking forward to going back!

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Re: Schadenfreude

posted by Sam Apr 27, 2008 at 1:01 pm
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Sam

Poor Sega. As usual, they're in the 5th dimension.

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