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Cousens: F1 can be our FIFA

The recent All Formats No.1 was just the start of what will become a long-term, highly lucrative and critically lauded relationship with Formula 1, Codemasters CEO Rod Cousens has told MCV. It will also broaden the appeal of the game next year with releases for new handheld formats, plus a …

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Pre-owned stand off is ridiculous

Publishers and retailers must get together and figure out a way of working together to tackle the dual problem of pre-owned and digital retail, Codemasters CEO Rod Cousens has stated. Pre-owned is regarded by a threat by publishers as they don’t see any returns from sales of used games – …

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Bodycount delayed as exec quits studio

Adrian Bolton, the general manager of Codemasters’ Guildford studio, is said to have unexpectedly left the company. His departure follows the recent and sudden exodus of lead developer Stuart Black – who had been working hard, some say far too hard, on the upcoming FPS Bodycount. Codemasters CEO Rod Cousens …

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Pan-European success for F1

Codemasters wasn’t the only one celebrating F1 2010’s chart triumph last week. Koch Media, which distributed the game in key European territories, was also celebrating as the racing title recreated its UK chart success across the continent. The game took pole position in the PS3, Xbox 360 and All Formats …

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