Formula One as a sport has evolved tremendously over the last four years. Coincidentally, so has video games development. Sean Cleaver sat down with F1 2017's creative director Lee Mather, to discuss how Codemasters have coped with changes in this generation and the process behind improving the Forumla One game franchise
Read More »Koch Media and Codemasters extend publishing and distribution partnership
A year and a half after the beginning of their collaboration, distributor Koch Media and racing games developer and publisher Codemasters announced the renewal of their partnership. The new deal will see the collaboration carry on for another two years. The details of the agreement will remain the same: this …
Read More »Formula One enters the esports arena with Gfinity
F1, Codemasters and Gfinity team up to launch the Formula 1 esports Series for the latter part of 2017
Read More »Recruiter Hot Seat: Codemasters
Recruitment resourcer, Simon Mignott, talks us through the benefits of working for the veteran developer and what you need in order to be passionate about for the studio’s current projects
Read More »Heard About: Micro Machines World Series
How do you handle working on a project solo, creating new SFX and also deal with a feisty and loud celebrity? John Broomhall finds out from Codemasters’ audio expert Jethro Dunn
Read More »Opinion: It’s Getting DiRTY
It has been a period of rejuvenation for Codemasters over the last five years. Now firmly back in the driving seat, Sean Cleaver reminds us all how the studio got back to where they deserve to be – pole position
Read More »Codemasters talks Micro Machines’ return to its console roots in World Series
Say ‘Micro Machines’ to practically anyone and they’ll come back with one of two responses: Matchbox-like miniature cars – which famously ‘come in collections of five’ – or the head-to-head driving game, which was a huge hit on both Mega Drive and the original PlayStation. Now, Codemasters is returning to …
Read More »Audio Jobs: Finding the best tune
Audio is a very specialised area of the games industry. Some designers have been doing it for decades. So how did they get their jobs, and what do they look for when hiring new audio designers? Sean Cleaver asks UK studios and outsourcers for their advice and experiences
Read More »New Micro Machines now due to land next month
Codemasters and Koch Media have announced a new release date for Micro Machines World Tour Series. That game formerly had an April 21st release date. That was missed, obviously, and now the game is due out on PS4, Xbox One and PC on June 23rd. The game features 12 vehicles …
Read More »Bringing Dirt Rally to VR: Interview with Paul Coleman
Develop speaks to Codemasters' chief game designer about developing the game for VR
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