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F1 2017 Review (Xbox One)

F1 2017 Review (Xbox One)

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F1 2017 is Codemaster’s ninth instalment in the Formula 1 series that they have created since securing the rights to the sport in 2008. Unlike other sports franchises, such as Madden or FIFA, that have always been money-spinners, the F1 rights have had a checkered history. Plenty of publishers have taken a stab at them including the likes of EA and Sony but few have managed to make such a success of them like Codemasters have. With this latest entry in the series, it is clear that the developer has developed an even stronger relationship with the rights holders and that they have taken everything they have learned over the past decade to create what is arguably the best Formula 1 game ever made. Although the rules in this current generation of Formula 1 might not be to the liking of everyone, they do provide an excellent strategical element to the game. Having to pay careful attention to the various parts of the engine adds an extra layer that wasn’t

F1 2017 Gameplay Trailer Released

F1 2017 Gameplay Trailer Released

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A brand new trailer has launched for the upcoming Formula 1 racing game from Codemasters. The F1 2017 gameplay trailer shows off exactly what players can expect to see fromt he game when it launches on August 25. As well as giving fans a rundown of the new physics engine that is powering the game, making it a more realistic simulator of its real-life counterpart, the trailer also shows how racers will be able to get behind the wheel on the Monaco street circuit at night for the very first time. “We know our fans have loved seeing the classic cars being revealed in the recent weeks, but we know they also want to see the new cars in action as well, said creative director Lee Mather. “The 2017 cars present their own unique challenge as they are incredibly fast but wider and heavier than before, therefore we have had to completely rework the physics system to refine the balance between aerodynamics and tyre grip.” “Taking on Monaco is always

Dirt 4 (Xbox One) Review

Dirt 4 (Xbox One) Review

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Codemasters have had something of a privileged position over the last decade and a half when it comes to racing games. They have had much recent success with the likes of their F1 titles but it is their rally games that have really marked them out as one of the premium racing developers. After all, there have been very few rally titles that have managed to come close to the quality of Colin McRae or Dirt. With the release of Dirt 4, the first in the franchise since 2015’s Dirt Rally, it looks as if the developer has not just matched their previous efforts but improved upon the formula that makes their rally games so great. Arguably the most vital element of any racing game is ensuring that it is approachable enough to appeal to even the most casual of players but also deep and complex enough to satisfy the hardcore racers. It’s a tricky balance to maintain as it requires developers to take into account to two very different

GRID Available For Free Through Humble Store

GRID Available For Free Through Humble Store

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Codemasters and Humble Bundle have teamed up to give everyone a Christmas treat this year, allowing anyone with an account for the website to get a free copy of the hit 2008 racing game. All that users have to do to take advantage of the offer is to head over to the Humble Store and claim the offer, which will provide you with a free Steam copy of the title. Even better, if you already have the game registered in your library you can simply gift the extra copy to a friend or family member. GRID was developed by Codemasters and originally released in 2008. It sees players take on the role of running their very own racing team whilst simultaneously acting as the lead driver of the outfit. It gained a positive reception when released, achieving 87/100 on Metacritic and still has an overwhelmingly positive score from Steam users.

F1 2016 (Xbox One) Review

F1 2016 (Xbox One) Review

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Ever since Codemasters acquired the rights to produce video games based on Formula 1, the company has produced a new title every single year. While you might have thought that the property would be in good hands with the developer of racing games such as Grid and Dirt 2, some fans became somewhat disillusioned with recent titles. In particular, F1 2015 was seen as a step backwards despite it being the first entry in the series to makes its way to the Xbox One and PlayStation 4. A lack of game modes and features prompted a backlash that the developers would have to make up for in their next instalment. The truth of the matter is, they have done exactly that with the latest release. F1 2016 feels like a culmination of everything they have previously done that has been put together in one brilliant package. Not only has this meant the return of some of the most loved game modes from the past but also a few new additions

F1 2016 Has New Multiplayer Mode And Runs At 60fps

F1 2016 Has New Multiplayer Mode And Runs At 60fps

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While we already knew that F1 2016 was set to feature the most immersive career mode of any Formula 1 game that has previously been released, the developer has now revealed that the new title will include a brand new multiplayer focused game mode. The Multiplayer Championship gives up to 22 players the chance to compete in a full season championship via online play, something that has not previously been possible. Meanwhile, in an interview with GamingBolt, Codemasters confirmed that the PlayStation 4 version of the game will run at a slightly higher resolution than the Xbox One edition. On the PS4, the game will run at 1080p while the other console can only manage 900p in terms of resolution. Fortunately though, both editions of the title will run at 60 frames per second, giving players tighter control than ever before – something that is essential for a racing game. Unlike other games in the series, the latest instalment will also include the safety and virtual safety car as well

First Gameplay Trailer For F1 2016 Released

First Gameplay Trailer For F1 2016 Released

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Codemasters have released the first gameplay trailer for the upcoming F1 2016. Developed in-house by the Birmingham studio, it promises to be the most immersive Formula 1 racing simulator ever produced, giving players access to all new game modes and features. The trailer shows off the brand new track for the latest Formula 1 season of Baku. The Azerbaijan circuit is previewed by Daniel Ricciardo of Red Bull Racing and Jolyon Palmer as they race through the various twists and turns. According to information from the publisher, F1 2016 will include a new 10-season championship career mode that will give players the chance to experience life as an elite racing driver. Extra realism has been added through the inclusion of the safety car and the virtual safety car, meaning that drivers will have to measure their efforts to ensure they don’t make contact with any other competitors. “F1 2016 is a massive step forward for the franchise,” said principal game designer Lee Mather. “The new career mode sits at the

Evolution Studios Now At Codemasters

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The team at Evolution Studios, which were the brains behind the Drive Club and Motorstorm franchises, recently had to close their doors as a developer, that is, until the whole team were brought into Codemasters. Codemasters has been refocusing their brand into a “racing powerhouse”, and thus the addition of the former Evolution Studios team perfectly adds to that vision. As Gameindstry reports, Codemasters want the Evolution team to work together and make something new: “We want the team to remain to remain the team that they are,” Codemasters CEO Frank Sagnier told GamesIndustry.biz. “We want to benefit from everything that they’ve learned as a team together, we want them to create their own games. Of course there will be synergies, of course we will share stuff, but we would like to make sure they retain their identity and stay together as a team to do what they’re good at. What we don’t want to do is bring in a team of 50 people and start having some work on

Codemasters To Focus On Racing Games After Shutting Down Malta Studio

Codemasters To Focus On Racing Games After Shutting Down Malta Studio

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Codemasters, the developers of Overlord and the Dirt franchise, has shut down their Malta based studio, and has told Eurogamer that from now on, they’re going to focus on be strictly a racing genre based developer. Noting that they want to “double-down on racing to develop future titles that will demonstrate our absolute commitment to the category.” “While it’s been great to explore projects outside of racing, we know that our hearts belong to racing in all its many glorious forms,” a Codemasters spokesperson told Eurogamer. “The success of Dirt Rally’s Early Access programme has been incredible, F1 2015 was very successful reaching number one in many territories, we’ve recently announced that Micro Machines will come to mobile and we have a strong road map ahead of us that keeps racing as its razor focus. With Battle Decks’ development complete, we’re saying goodbye to Malta and looking to fold talent from its 11-person team into our most successful studios here in the UK as we double-down on racing to develop

Teaser Video Hints at a Call of Duty Set in the Future?

Teaser Video Hints at a Call of Duty Set in the Future?

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Popping up today on Callofduty.com is a little video by relatively famous Youtube personality FPSRussia. In it we see him showing off the quadrotor, a futuristic drone controlled via tablet that can pretty much ruin anyone’s day and then self-destruct in your enemies face for a bit of added insult. This seems to be hinting that the next Call of Duty could very well take place in the future, rather than the current cold war and modern settings that the series has lately become known for. An official reveal is already confirmed to be taking place on May 1st so we’ll all have to sit tight until then. httpv://youtu.be/SNPJMk2fgJU

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