It's been a while since British developers Codemasters were acquired by EA for $1.2 billion, and there haven't been many noticeable changes from a public perspective. But one change is that you'll find Codemasters games now on EA play and Game Pass for the Xbox consoles (there's more limited availability for PC games with Game Pass Ultimate). Both EA Play and Xbox Game Pass … [Read more...]
GRID Legends Revealed With Official Trailer
It's been a little while since the fourth instalment was released in 2019, but we've now seen GRID Legends revealed with an official announcement and trailer from Codemasters and EA. The series dates back to 2008 and Race Driver: GRID, - or 1997 if you include the TOCA series. The new title, GRID Legends, is scheduled for a release some time in 2022 for the PC, Xbox Series … [Read more...]
GRID Autosport Adds Online Multiplayer For The Nintendo Switch
A new update means GRID Autosport adds online multiplayer for the Nintendo Switch, along with supporting the Nintendo Labo and Hori Pro Deluxe or Pro Mini wheels. The Nintendo Switch version of GRID Autosport is developed by Feral Interactive rather than Codemasters, and was released in September 2019. That was the month before GRID appeared for the PC, Xbox One and PS4, but … [Read more...]
PlayStation Store Summer Sale 2020 Racing Game Discounts
Want to save some money on some PlayStation racing games? It's a good time to do it, with a host of PlayStation Store Summer Sale 2020 racing game discounts, which runs until Wednesday, August 19th at 11.59pm (PST and BST). So you might not want to hang around too much, especially as some games will apparently leave the sale earlier. You'll need to check the product page on … [Read more...]
Don’t Miss The Codemasters Humble Bundle Offer
We're always big fans of Humble Bundle as a way to save money on various sim racing games and DLC. And you won't want to miss the current Codemasters Humble Bundle offer if you don't already own the included games. Originally launched in 2010, Humble Bundle sells games and other digital products, and allows you to pay what you want. And then a portion of every purchase goes … [Read more...]
GRID Season 3 Adds 6 New Cars and Suzuka
Arriving to the game on April 15th, 2020, GRID Season 3 adds 6 new cars and Suzuka to race them on. GRID Season 1 focused on Hot Hatches, Season 2 added Track Day Supercars, and now Season 3 brings some Hypercars to the Codemasters racing title. Owners of the base game will get access to two new Super GT cars, and be able to race the Bugatti Veryon 16.4 Super Sport as a loan … [Read more...]
GRID Season 2 Brings Track Day Supercars and the Red Bull Ring
Things are gearing up for the next releases of content from Codemasters for GRID. Season 1 saw a Paris circuit and Hot Hatches. And now GRID Season 2 brings Track Day Supercars and the Red Bull Ring. The Track Day Supercars DLC will bring four new exotic machines to drive, with one available to everyone as a loan car. Plus two more cars available to all players. And everyone … [Read more...]
Full GRID Track List
With Season 2 of Grid bringing the Red Bull Ring,and Season 3 adding Suzuka, the total number of tracks in the 2019 Codemasters game will now be up to 16. That includes fictional and real circuits, which add up to more than 95 layouts spread across all of the locations. Check out the full GRID track list below to see where you can race in the game. Ten are based on real … [Read more...]
Free Updates To GRID Autosport On Nintendo Switch
The Nintendo Switch probably isn't your first choice of console for serious racing simulation. But if it's the only option in your household, or there's one around for other family members, then the free updates to GRID Autosport on Nintendo Switch will make it more fun to jump onto. The Switch version of GRID Autosport has been ported by Feral Interactive, who also … [Read more...]
GRID Season 1 Adds 4 New Cars and a New Track
If you have the Ultimate Edition of GRID, then there's plenty to look forward to from December 4th, 2019, as GRID Season 1 adds 4 new cars and a new track, plus more than 30 additional career events. Standard edition owners get the new circuit, plus one of the cars as a loan vehicle. It's all themed around the Hot Hatch Showdown, which delivers four famous compact cars into … [Read more...]
GRID Stadia Edition Gets A 40-Car Mode
The Google Stadia launches on November 19th, 2019, and among the 22 games now confirmed for launch day release, there's just one racing game. But there's a reason to try it out as the GRID Stadia edition gets a 40-car mode exclusive to the streaming gaming platform. The Stadia lets you buy games and play them on your choice of TV, laptop or specific tablets and phones. The … [Read more...]
New GRID Get Your Heart Racing Trailer Released
In the build-up to the October 11, 2019 release date, Codemasters have published a new GRID Get Your Heart Racing trailer to generate some more excitement. And it's definitely worked. The game looks good, with fast and frenetic action seemingly the focus. The video shows a variety of the included cars, from GT3 and classic Group 5 Ford Capris to racing trucks and … [Read more...]
Could There Be A New TOCA Touring Cars Game?
Anyone playing racing games in the late 1990s and early 200s will remember the TOCA series from Codemasters. But could there be a new TOCA Touring Cars game? That's the question posed by current factory Honda BTCC driver Dan Cammish, as reported by the Express. And although the series has evolved into Grid (with the newest title out this year), apparently Codemasters … [Read more...]
More Cars Confirmed for GRID 2019
Codemasters have shared some more information in the build-up to their relaunch of the classic series, with new details and more cars confirmed for GRID 2019. The new GRID details include confirmation the game will work with both standard pads and wheel set-ups, Free Play will let you run any car on any circuit, and the new multiplayer system will include levels, accolades … [Read more...]
Launch Date for GRID Delayed Until October
Are you excited for the revival of the Codemasters track racing title? Well, you'll have to hold on just a bit longer, with the launch date for GRID delayed until October 2019. Codemasters have moved the release date back from September, when it was originally planned to appear. Instead, anyone buying the GRID Ultimate Edition will be able to play from October 8th, 2019. And … [Read more...]