The DiRT 3 racing seat has been announced, with styling modelled on real rally cars, and complete with head stabilizers, plus some other additions above Playseat's flagship Evolution model. The seat is compatible with all digital driving wheels supported by DiRT 3, with a robust and stable metal frame. It has a folding mechanism with a fully adjustable frame for height, … [Read more...]
No Dirt 3 multiplayer for PS3 owners thanks to PSN problems
Dirt 3 is now available and has been getting a favourable response from reviewers and gamers - but Playstation 3 owners won't be enjoying online multiplayer until the Playstation Store is back online, hopefully by the end of May. So there's no DiRT 3 multiplayer for PS3 owners thanks to PSN problems. In order to compete in the multiplayer mode, you'll need to redeem a VIP … [Read more...]
Dirt 3 Attract Superteams Gameplay Video
Grab a friend and get your console covered in Dirt 3
The Colin McRae name may have disappeared from the box, but Codemasters’ rally series is coming back with a bang. After the critical acclaim of Dirt 1 and the lukewarm reception for Dirt 2, the arrival of the Dirt 3 on May 24th is a make-or-break moment for the series that debuted back in 1998. This is now the eighth in the ‘Colin McRae Rally’ series, barring the bonus version … [Read more...]
Dirt 3 “Group B Rally Cars Trailer”
F1 2011 confirmed for release on September 23, 2011
Codemasters have confirmed that F1 2011 will be released on September 23, 2011, as the second of the officially-licensed Formula One series. It'll be available for the Xbox, PS3 and PC, and follows the news that F1 2010 was not only the fastest-selling F1 game ever released, but also claimed a BAFTA in the Sports category. Plus two special editions are being produced to take … [Read more...]
2011 Video Games BAFTAs for F1 2010 and NfS: Hot Pursuit
The 2011 GAME British Academy Video Games awards took place this week, with two of the three nominated racing games claiming the top prizes. In the 'Sport' category, F1 201 was victorious, beating stiff competition from FIFA 11, Football Manager 2011, Pro Evo Soccer 2011, International Cricket 2010 and Gran Turismo 5. An added twist is that the holders of the official F1 … [Read more...]
F1 2010 and Thrustmaster finalists in the MCV Industry Excellence Awards
The MCV Awards tend to focus on the industry side of gaming, with awards for the top specialist retailers, games publishers and distributors, or marketing and PR teams. But in amongst the finalists, there are a couple of mentions for F1 2010 as the lone representative of the racing genre. It's listed in the finalists for 'Best Use of Social Media' - up against the likes of … [Read more...]
Codemasters Dirt 3 Developer Diary ‘Keep it Real’
Codemasters recruiting for online Formula One game
Following the success of F1 2010, it looks like Codemasters Online see a big opportunity for an online game, as they've officially announced they are recruiting for a new development team to do just that. Based at the Codemasters HQ in Warwickshire, the project is described as a 'fully official and high quality Formula One browser gaming experience... highly accesible, … [Read more...]
DiRT 3 Developer Diary #1
DiRT 3 teaser trailer
Race Driver: GRID review 4/5
Justifying a review two years after release and earning a high score shows how well Codemasters' Race Driver: GRID has stood the test of time. Not only does it still have enough loyal followers to make it easy to find online games (On the Xbox version used for review, anyway), but with Race Driver: GRID Reloaded available for around £15 (Which includes the 8-Ball Pack DLC), … [Read more...]
ORD reviews Codemaster’s F1 2010 – 4.5/5
Well, where do you begin? After all the hype and expectation, the first Formula One game for four years has arrived. Much was hoped for when Codemasters obtained the licence - a company with a good track record in making great racing games, and their style is immediately apparent when you boot up the game. The presentation and menus are all beautifully presented - clean and … [Read more...]
ORD: F1 at Spa and F1 2010 comparison
Last week I went to the Belgian Grand Prix at Spa-Francorchamps. And you can see the pictures I took to provie it in the gallery below. I came back from one of the world’s best circuits after three days’ camping very happy (go Lewis!), very tired and very wet, but with my appetite even more whet (yes you do spell whet like that, even if it does look like a silly word when it’s … [Read more...]