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Codemasters outlines 2009 lineup

Codemasters outlines 2009 lineup

UK publisher Codemasters has lifted the lid on its 2009 software lineup, which shows a heavy emphasis on racing, as well as a new MMO offering and three new instalments ...
Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Feb 20th 2009 at 1:49PM in News
Operation Flashpoint 2 finally breaks cover

Operation Flashpoint 2 finally breaks cover

Codemasters has confirmed Operation Flashpoint 2: Dragon Rising will be released on consoles this summer.

James Batchelor
by James Batchelor
on Feb 20th 2009 at 10:50AM in News
Codemasters buys into Swordfish Studios

Codemasters buys into Swordfish Studios

As MCV sister site Develop revealed yesterday, the buyer for the other half of Swordfish Studios has today been named - with Codemasters swooping to acquire Swordfish Birmingham to create ...
by Tim Ingham
on Nov 14th 2008 at 10:39AM in News
LOTR Online expansion dated

LOTR Online expansion dated

UK publisher and developer Codemasters has confirmed that its latest expansion to The Lord of the Rings Online, named Mines of Moria, will be released in both Europe and America ...
Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Oct 9th 2008 at 6:28PM in News

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Codemasters to close RF Online

Codemasters to close RF Online

Britsoft firm Codemasters has announced that it to turn off its European servers for its PC MMO RF Online on November 10th.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Oct 3rd 2008 at 11:32AM in News
Wigmore joins Codemasters

Wigmore joins Codemasters

Former Atari UK managing director Jeremy Wigmore is on his way to Codemasters as the publisher’s new UK general manager.

by Neil Long
on Oct 2nd 2008 at 1:48PM in News
Trade reacts to ‘new SKU’ effect

Trade reacts to ‘new SKU’ effect

Publishers have applauded new Xbox 360 and PS3 console SKUs – but criticised Sony and Microsoft for indulging in ‘one-upmanship’.

by Tim Ingham
on Aug 29th 2008 at 5:29PM in News
Industry veterans join Codemasters

Industry veterans join Codemasters

Codemasters has unveiled its new management team tasked with leading the firm into its fourth consecutive year of growth.

by Tim Ingham
on Aug 29th 2008 at 10:42AM in News

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Cousens: 'Who needs a $100m game'?

Cousens: 'Who needs a $100m game'?

Codemasters CEO Rod Cousens has candidly revealed the development cost of the publisher’s biggest games – and questioned the megabucks approach of the firm’s rivals.

by Tim Ingham
on Aug 14th 2008 at 11:28AM in News
E3 08: SingStar, EyeToy rival Lips on the way to 360

E3 08: SingStar, EyeToy rival Lips on the way to 360

As expected, there was an announcement regarding some motion-sensing technology from Microsoft at E3 today – but it was SingStar rival Lips, not a Wii Remote clone, that provided it. ...
by Tim Ingham
on Jul 15th 2008 at 2:06AM in News
Codemasters screeches into Japan

Codemasters screeches into Japan

Codemasters has expanded its publishing operation into Japan – with its brand set to appear on a boxed release for the first time.

by Tim Ingham
on Jun 6th 2008 at 2:44PM in News
Codemasters' biggest ever TV ad tonight

Codemasters' biggest ever TV ad tonight

Ahead of the game’s release on May 30th, UK developer Codemasters will broadcast the premier of their advert for Race Driver: GRID to a predicted audience of 19 million, shortly ...
by Jonathon Harker
on May 21st 2008 at 6:29PM in News

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Codemasters snaps up Formula One licence

Codemasters snaps up Formula One licence

Previously a PlayStation-only franchise, Codemasters plans to take full advantage of its expertise in the racing genre and is terming the new F1 titles as the ‘jewel in the crown’ ...
by Neil Long
on May 9th 2008 at 10:37AM in News
Codemasters confirms Sega studio acquisition

Codemasters confirms Sega studio acquisition

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

by Tim Ingham
on Apr 25th 2008 at 11:41AM in News
Codemasters in for Sega Racing Studio?

Codemasters in for Sega Racing Studio?

After MCV sister site Develop broke the news that Sega was planning to close its UK Racing Studio development team, it now understands that nearby Codemasters could save some – ...
by Tim Ingham
on Apr 23rd 2008 at 6:16PM in News
‘Most casual games are rubbish’

‘Most casual games are rubbish’

Codemasters Online’s vice president David Solari has hit out at the number of developers rushing out casual games after signing a deal to bring a range of Mumbo Jumbo titles ...
Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Apr 11th 2008 at 1:21PM in News

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Codemasters signs with racing tech firm

Codemasters signs with racing tech firm

Codemasters has revealed an industry crossing agreement with Realtime Technology, a leading provider of high-end visualisation technology to the automotive industry. The two will share tech and expertise for upcoming ...
by Jonathon Harker
on Apr 9th 2008 at 11:39AM in News
Codemasters teams up with Mumbo Jumbo

Codemasters teams up with Mumbo Jumbo

Codemasters Online will be bringing a range of Mumbo Jumbo's casual games to European retail. The deal kicks off with an initial catalogue of ten, all available from the 25th ...
by Jonathon Harker
on Apr 4th 2008 at 11:07AM in News
Codemasters unveils new casual signing

Codemasters unveils new casual signing

Codemasters is to expand its casual gaming portfolio with Bella Sara, an interactive world of fantasy horses for Nintendo DS and PC.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Apr 1st 2008 at 2:37PM in News
Codemasters unveils Majesco partnership

Codemasters unveils Majesco partnership

The new partnership will focus on titles for DS and Wii, including Nanostray 2, Toy Shop, Cake Mania 2 and Nancy Drew: The Mystery of the Clue Bender Society for ...
by Neil Long
on Mar 6th 2008 at 3:00PM in News
Overlord coming to PS3

Overlord coming to PS3

Having gained a keen following upon its June 2007 release on both Xbox 360 and PC, Codemasters has confirmed that Overlord will be arriving on PS3 later this year, CVG ...
Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Feb 26th 2008 at 10:59AM in News
Win copies of Turning Point

Win copies of Turning Point

You can win five copies of Turning Point. To be in with a shout, simply answer the following question:

by Neil Long
on Feb 15th 2008 at 10:16AM in News
Codemasters teams up with Gem

Codemasters teams up with Gem

MCV can reveal that Gem will exclusively distribute Codemasters titles to UK retail with Gem Logistics handling primary distribution. Under the agreement, the first new Codemasters title that Gem will ...
by Neil Long
on Jan 25th 2008 at 4:16PM in News
Cousens: ‘We’re the best buy in games’

Cousens: ‘We’re the best buy in games’

Chief executive of Codemasters Rod Cousens has asserted that his company will be top of the hitlist of any media giant looking to acquire a games company.

by Tim Ingham
on Jan 17th 2008 at 3:03PM in News
Only a big bid could deflect Codemasters from road to IPO

Only a big bid could deflect Codemasters from road to IPO

Codemasters will be a publicly quoted company by September 1st unless a major media company or acquisitive games publisher decides to pounce on the last big privately-owned target in the ...
Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Jan 14th 2008 at 3:49PM in News