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...]
F1 2021 Patch 1.06 Released
Codemasters have hopefully fixed a number of issues with F1 2021 Patch 1.06 released across all platforms today, including Thrustmaster wheels not using force feedback in a couple of different scenarios. But it does disable 3D Audio for PS5 owners using headphones until a problem can be resolved. Which is a bit unfortunate as the previous two updates disabled and brought … [Read more...]
F1 2021 Patch 1.05 Released By Codemasters
More fixes and improvements have arrived for the PC and PlayStation with F1 2021 Patch 1.05 released by Codemasters. It'll be arriving for the Xbox versions of the Formula One racing game very soon, so don't panic if you own a Microsoft console. Obviously there have been a number of post-release issues to remedy since F1 2021 was released on July 16th, and it's a bigger list … [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...]
F1 2021 Patch 1.04 Available Now
Codemasters obviously haven't paused to celebrate their latest release, with F1 2021 Patch 1.04 available now to download for the PC and PlayStation editions, with the Xbox update coming soon. It's a small but important patch to prevent and rescue corrupted game saves, so will be welcomed by a lot of virtual races, as it was triggered when you edited your car livery. So now … [Read more...]
Fast & Furious Crossroads Update Brings 3 New Maps
You'd be forgiven for not keeping up on the film franchise tie-in from Slightly Mad Studios. But if you were one of the people to invest in the game, you can at least be pleases that a new Fast & Furious Crossroads update brings 3 new maps to try out. It's safe to say 2020 was not a banner year for Slightly Mad Studios. Having been acquired by Codemasters at the end of … [Read more...]
DIRT 5 Red Bull Revolution Update Adds Crossplay
The free DIRT 5 Red Bull Revolution update adds crossplay for matchmaking and a range of energy drink related liveries, as well as some new content and features. It's available to download now for the PC, Xbox and PlayStation, with the Google Stadia update coming soon. The cross-platform matchmaking is a big part of the DIRT 5 Red Bull Revolution update, and will be … [Read more...]
Final Project CARS 3 Electric Pack DLC Released
The last of the four planned additional content packs has arrived, with the final Project CARS 3 Electric Pack DLC released, along with a new patch and the Circuit Zandvoort track for all racers. It's not been the smoothest ride for the game, which was released in August 2020. The attempt to move from the more simulator style of the previous titles in the series by Slight … [Read more...]
F1 2020 Update V1.18 Fixes A Career Crash Bug
With the recent announcement that F1 2021 is being released on July 16th, you might expect Codemasters are winding down work on the current title in the series. And you'd probably be right, as F1 2020 update V1.18 fixes a career crash bug. The patch fixes a game crash that could occur in career mode if you were using a mid-session save for a tyre management practice program. … [Read more...]
F1 Esports Women’s Wildcard Introduced for 2021
In an effort to encourage more female sim racers, there's an F1 Esports Women's Wildcard introduced for 2021, with hot lap qualification taking place from May 3-9th. It's only open to female competitors, and the fastest qualifier will then go through to the F1 Esports Pro Exhibition on May 27th. This features more in-game assessments to allow the 10 competing teams to select … [Read more...]
Final DiRT Rally 2.0 Update 1.18 Released
It's a little bittersweet to see the final DIRT Rally 2.0 Update 1.18 now released by Codemasters. The seventh DiRT title, and 13th if you include all Colin McRae rally titles, was published on February 26th, 2019. And since then we've seen the release of DIRT 5, suggestions that Codemasters will potentially split the series into arcade and sim titles, and the acquisition of … [Read more...]
F1 2020 Update 1.17 Released
Codemasters continue to add fixes and improvements to the latest in the Formula One series with F1 2020 update 1.17 released for the PC, Xbox One and PS4 editions, with the build coming to the Google Stadia shortly. A number of issues should now be resolved, including having issues starting the game with a steering wheel plugged in, and having tyre temperatures at absolute … [Read more...]
Project CARS 3 Power Pack DLC and Update 4 Out Now
There's a new circuit, various game improvements, and four new paid cars to drive with the Project CARS 3 Power Pack DLC and Update 4 both out now. All Project CARS 3 owners will now get access to the new Lake Valley Speedway track, which comes with four different layouts. The fictional circuit in Utah offers a figure of eight, and also features night racing. Along with … [Read more...]
F1 2020 Patch 1.16 Released
A small list of fixes are now available from Codemasters with F1 2020 Patch 1.16 released for the PC, Xbox One and PS4, with the Google Stadia update available soon. The patch fixes a few fairly specific situations which can cause the game to crash, and some other minor glitches including not being able to download F2 setups from time trial leaderboards. Along with quicker … [Read more...]
F1 2020 Patch v1.15 Out Now
Codemasters have released the new F1 2020 Patch v1.15, which is available now on the PC, Xbox and PS4 platforms, and will arrive on the Google Stadia shortly. It's a pretty short list for the F1 game, with a few minor fixes. Sadly for the Russian F2 driver, the patch means Artem Makelov will no longer be "quicker than intended". You'd assume he would intend to be pretty … [Read more...]