A launch trailer has been released by Codemasters for a new GRID title. The latest in the series will be released on 13th September, 2019 for the PlayStation 4, Xbox One and PC. It's the first racing game in the franchise for 5 years, and is simply called GRID. If the title seems confusing, the original 2008 game was actually named Race Driver: Grid. Which was then followed … [Read more...]
DiRT Rally 2.0 Compatible Wheels and Controllers
Codemasters have released a full official list of DiRT Rally 2.0 compatible wheels and controllers which will work from launch, along with any other relevant peripherals. DiRT Rally 2.0 PC Wheels and Controllers: Fanatec ClubSport Handbrake (AO) Fanatec ClubSport Handbrake via Fanatec ClubSport USB Adapter (AO) Fanatec ClubSport Pedals V1 (AO)Fanatec ClubSport Pedals … [Read more...]
GRID Autosport Mobile Edition Trailers
GRID Autosport was a decent edition to the TOCA/GRID series when Codemasters released it back in 2014. It moved back to the more authentic motorsport roots and improved the handling after GRID. So an iOS and Android port should be worth checking out. And that's backed up by these GRID Autosport mobile edition trailers. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vFukGkpyKcI Both of the … [Read more...]
DiRT Rally PlayStation VR Announcement Trailer
DiRT Rally will now support PlayStation VR, either via DLC for existing owners of the game, or in a new boxed retail version. The PlayStation VR support for DiRT Rally will include every car, route and discipline, including the hill climb and rallycross events. But possibly the most interesting part of the addition will be the ability for a second player to join in. Using … [Read more...]
Codemasters refocus on racing games
Codemasters recently announced that the company will return to concentrating on racing games with the closure of the Malta studio which created virtual card game Battle Decks and a poor reception to the recent Overlord Fellowship of Evil. A spokesperson told Eurogamer; While it's been great to explore projects outside of racing, we know that our hearts belong to racing in all … [Read more...]
DiRT Rally Modern Masters DLC Available
Codemasters DiRT Rally Modern Masters DLC is now available for free to all Early Access players, featuring four new cars. It includes the 2010 Citroen C4 Rally and 2007 Ford Focus RS Rally, plus the introduction of the R4 class with the Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X and 2011 Subaru Impreza WRX STI. At the same time, there have been handling updates to the Group B 4WD and … [Read more...]
Micro Machines Mobile Game Announcement Trailer
If you were a fan of the classic Codemasters top-down racer Micro Machines, then you might be excited about the fact it'll be released on mobile devices 'later this year'. As the news comes at the start of November, we'd imagine it'll have to be out pretty soon to make it in 2015. It'll be published by EA's mobile division, Chillingo. Graphically it looks OK - but are those … [Read more...]
Retro: TOCA Touring Car Championship Snetterton Race Lap
Bringing our recording set-up back to life, we set about testing the config with some good old games. The starting point? Gathering a few titles that modelled British circuits – with an aim to look for games on different platforms or hardware generations that had some of those locations in common. Formula to Touring... The search began well with an expanded version of Geoff … [Read more...]
F1 2015 Wheel Compatibility List
Much earlier than before thanks to long-held plans to release F1 2015 during the real-world Formula One season, Codemasters has published a wheel and controller compatibility list. Until recently, screenshots and a trailer or two have been the limit of '2015' material available – so with a mere ten days remaining until F1's arrival next month, we're glad to have finally seen … [Read more...]
GRID Autosport: Texas Time Attack
We're back to the Xbox 360 to reunite with GRID Autosport. Following our short break with Driveclub, Project CARS and RaceRoom on the PlayStation 4 and PC, the colourful GRID is under our gaze once more. For this challenge, Ben takes us to Austin, Texas and the much-favoured Circuit of the Americas. Despite holding music … [Read more...]
GRID Autosport: Mini Cup Video
We say 'hello' at OnlineRaceDriver to our new team member, Ben, with the first of his XBOX 360 game videos. Our initial meeting gets off to a noteworthy start as our new contributor, muscle car appreciator and virtual racer takes us for an introductory look at GRID Autosport. The Mighty Mini Ben takes us to an early stage of his GRID Autosport career through the sights and … [Read more...]
F1 2013: Jerez Williams FW12 Video
Though nothing has been said of F1 2015, Codemasters' upcoming F1 2014 won't include any 'Classic' content. Being in a bit of a Grand Prix swing at the moment, we're feeling that it's a good time to add some older cars to our F1 coverage. As F1 2013 prepares to depart the top step, OnlineRaceDriver adds another F1 reference point with one of 2013's memorable cars. The … [Read more...]
F1 2014: Steam Pre-Order Open Now
Behind all of the F1 2014 and F1 2015 fanfare in recent weeks, one format remained oddly in the shadows for download pricing: the PC. As noted in our earlier Red Bull Hot Lap feature that included news of F1 2014 and Codemasters' general plans for next year, information on pricing was non-existent on F1 2014's Steam page. Thankfully, it has been updated. Released on the … [Read more...]
F1 2014: Sochi Hot Lap Video
The F1 2014 release countdown continues and Codemasters has released a fourth 'Hot Lap' video this afternoon. Introducing Sochi The venue for the Russian Grand Prix, Sochi Autodrom, makes a founding appearance here ahead of its October début. Within the 'modern' post-war era of grand prix racing and Formula One, it will be the first time that a race has been held in … [Read more...]
F1 2014: F1 2013 Head-to-Head Spa Video
Thanks to Codemasters' recent F1 2014: Spa Hot Lap video, we've been able to make our first side-by-side footage with the new game. The opportunity arose to make a brief return to F1 2013, so we've added a new comparison piece to the OnlineRaceDriver YouTube channel. Using the #14 Force India-Mercedes VJM06 of Paul di Resta at Spa-Francorchamps, … [Read more...]