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Koch Media has announced it will continue its distribution agreement with Codemasters. The firm will be exclusively responsible for bringing the UK publisher’s 2011 titles to Germany, Switzerland, Austria. Koch will also handle back catalogue titles in key European territories, including the aforementioned three nations, as well as France, Italy …
Read More »GameStop lists $300 Dirt 3 CE
A listing on GameStop’s US site has for the first time revealed a $299.99 Collector’s Edition version of Codemasters’ Dirt 3 which comes bundled with a radio control car. Called the Ken Block Gymkhana RC Car, it’s an officially licensed Ford Fiesta design with licensed Volk Racing wheels and authentic …
Read More »Dirt 3 storms Battersea Power Station
A Dirt 3 press event will see the Battersea Power Station transformed into a high-speed obstacle course on Friday, April 8th. Codemasters has enlisted the help of pro rally driver Ken Block who will be driving across the stunt track in his special Ford Fiesta. Copies of Xbox 360, PS3 …
Read More »Publishers back Kapow Comic Con
Several big name game publishers will be showcasing their products at the Kapow Comic Con in London this month. Nintendo, Ubisoft and Codemasters are backing the IGN Arena during the comic book, film and game consumer event. It runs from Saturday, April 9th to Sunday, 10th at the Islington Design …
Read More »Hiring run as startup studio Playground blooms
Midlands based outfit calls for pedigree talent as triple-A project gathers pace
Read More »Next F1 ready for September
F1 2011 will drive into retailers on Friday, September 23rd, Codemasters has confirmed. The racer will launch on Xbox 360, PS3 and PC. NGP and 3DS versions are also in the works although release dates are still to be announced. F1 2011 is in development at Codemasters Studios Birmingham. It …
Read More »Operation Flashpoint tops 3.5m sales
Codemasters’ shooter series Operation Flashpoint has sold 3.5m units globally. The news comes ahead of the release of the latest instalment in the series, Red River, which arrives on Xbox 360, PS3 and PC on Thursday, April 21st. It follows in the footsteps of 2009’s Dragon Rising, which is the …
Read More »Craig Duncan joins Rare
Former Sumo Digital man assumes senior studio director role at acclaimed UK developer
Read More »Codemasters backs big four
Codemasters will invest millions in promoting its four big releases this year. This will include an investment of 1m each on Operation Flashpoint: Red River and Dirt 3, which are due to arrive in April and May respectively. Scheduled for April 21st, Red River is the firm’s first release of …
Read More »London special effects giant moves into games
Soho-based Oscar-winning The Mill opens new games team
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