Leading up to the release of F1 2014, we have added to our recent videos for Codemasters' F1 series today with a direct side-by-side comparison. As you'll see below, the venue is São Paulo's Autódromo José Carlos Pace - more colloquially known as the Interlagos Circuit! Jenson Button's McLaren MP4-27 and MP4-28 feature here for F1 2012 and F1 2013 and we are again using the … [Read more...]
Video Retrospective: F1 2012 Brazil
Inspired by news of F1 2014's October arrival, we thought we'd take a look back to earlier games in Codemasters' 'official' series of the Formula One World Championship. Before stepping to F1 2013 and then rolling back the clock to earlier years, we begin with F1 2012 on the PC and a lap from a free practice session for the Brazilian Grand … [Read more...]
F1 2012: Patch 5 and Patch 6 follow in quick succession
Here we are - a return to F1 2012 and Codemasters offer another group of changes. Get yer Steam on, guys! On with the show, here's today's details for the latest couple of additions to the now sextet of patch releases. For details of the previous F1 2012 Patch Releases, see: Patches 1 and 2, Patch 3, Patch 4 F1 2012 Patch #5 Details: Reduced the likelihood of the player … [Read more...]
F1 2012 – Patch 4 follows in short order
Only a day after the third patch, an update named 'Patch #4' has come from Codemasters. The team have reconfirmed that along with revisions applicable to the consoles, the changes included in the lists are being “tested and verified” on the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3. To restate the situation for the consoles, the delay for those updates is due to different approval processes … [Read more...]
F1 2012: Patch 3 details – out for PC, due for consoles
Like launching a new car, F1 2012 arrived to fanfare and some early niggles. As a result, a third patch has already been revealed. Once again, it applies to the PC version of F1 2012 and can be added through Steam. Due to the mechanisms of the systems applied by Microsoft and Sony, updates for the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 editions will follow at a later stage. The … [Read more...]
F1 2012 First two game patches detailed
Following reports from users and investigation from the Codemasters F1 team, two updates have now been released for the PC edition of F1 2012 via Steam. These same patches are being tested for the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 versions but due to the submission and approval process with the respective companies, the release for consoles will be delayed. The announced changes … [Read more...]
F1 2012 Changes, Demo, and First Impressions
Following the slightly earlier releases to North America and Australia, September 21st brought the third edition of Codemasters Birmingham's FIA-licensed creation, F1 2012, to the Euro region. Available on disc for Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 formats, the PC version is now offered on disc and optionally via the Steam network. A demo released a week earlier brought out the best … [Read more...]