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With just a few days before users can access EA Sports WRC, an essential question has been addressed. EA and Codemasters have finally revealed the system requirements for the PC version of the game, as well as the console performance targets. Overall, the PC system requirements look to be relatively …

EA Sports has officially revealed the new WRC game. Developed by Codemasters using Unreal Engine, EA Sports WRC is the upcoming official FIA World Rally Championship game coming to current-gen consoles and PC. EA Sports WRC combines Unreal Engine's capabilities with the DiRT Rally series's physics to produce more realistic …

Codemasters acquired the WRC licence in 2020, committing to develop one annual WRC game for the next five years, beginning in 2023. The racing game studio was acquired by EA a year later and we've heard little about the studio's first WRC game since, leaving some to wonder if the …

Codemasters has long been one of the premiere developers of racing video games, ranging from arcade-like experiences to complete hardcore racing sims. In the wake of Codemasters being bought out by EA, it has now been revealed that the Project CARS and DIRT franchises are being discontinued. As reported by …

EA has made a number of big acquisitions in recent years, adding Respawn Entertainment, Codemasters and most recently, Playdemic. Still, that didn't stop EA's name from being mentioned in buyout rumours earlier this year. This week during EA's quarterly earnings call, CEO, Andrew Wilson, addressed the elephant in the room.  …

EA has been making plenty of headlines this week after officially breaking off its partnership with FIFA and then revealing its upcoming games release schedule during an earnings call. One of the games coming this year is a new Need for Speed game, and it seems that Codemasters will be …

Codemasters has had a busy year, not only did the studio release Dirt 5 in late 2020, but the company was also acquired by EA right at the start of 2021. Now, the studio is hiring up for its “most ambitious and biggest game” in over a decade.  Codemasters is …

Back in February of this year, it was officially announced that EA had acquired the UK-based video game developer and publisher Codemasters for $1.2 billion. Known best for their multiple racing franchises, more than half a dozen of the studio’s previous titles have now been added to EA’s game subscription …

Back in February, EA officially closed its $1.2 billion acquisition of Codemasters, bringing the racing game specialists and all of its IP under the EA umbrella. Now that the acquisition process has finished, Codemasters' CEO and CFO have both announced that they are leaving the company. Frank Sagnier and Rashid …

EA hasn't had the best history when it comes to acquiring new studios, with multiple talented teams having been shut down over the years. Things are starting to change though, with EA's acquisition of Respawn being a success so far. With Codemasters now under the EA umbrella too, the publisher …

While Take-Two was originally set to acquire racing game specialist studio ‘Codemasters', EA eventually outbid them in the final hour of negotiations. As always though, these acquisitions take time to close and need to go through various approvals. All of that red tape has now been cleared, with Codemasters officially …

While Take-Two was initially cleared to acquire Codemasters in late 2020, EA ultimately outbid the publisher. Now, with the racing game studio under its belt, EA hopes to be able to have a new racing game out annually.  During EA's quarterly earnings call this week, CEO Andrew Wilson explained that …

Recently we reported that Take-Two put in a bid for racing game experts ‘Codemasters’. Quickly following this however, EA swooped in with an even larger bid for the company. While money talks, there was always the potential for Take-Two to come back with more enticements. It seems this won't be …

Back in November, Take-Two announced that it would be acquiring indie racing studio, CODEMASTERS, for £726 million. Over the weekend, reports emerged that EA was attempting to outbid Take-Two in the final hour and now, it would seem that the publisher was in fact successful. EA is now acquiring Codemasters, …

Over the weekend, it emerged that Take-Two was in active discussions to acquire UK-based studio, Codemasters. Now, it would seem that a deal has been reached and approved.  The acquisition has been confirmed via a notice to investors, which states that the Board of Directors at Take-Two and Codemasters have …

Codemasters has remained independent for a long time now but that could be changing soon. This week, it emerged that Take-Two is in talks to acquire the studio for just shy of $1 billion.  Codemasters informed investors of the acquisition talks this week. The studio has also confirmed that it …

This week, Codemasters launched the first Xbox Series X gameplay trailer for DIRT 5, showing off the visual upgrade we can expect on Microsoft's next-gen console, amongst other benefits – like higher performance.  The gameplay trailer isn't super long, but it gives us a quick look at racing in Italy, …

Codemasters has revised the release date for Dirt 5 once again, although this time the delay is a tad longer. Previously, the game was due to release on PC and current-gen consoles in October before heading to next-gen consoles later this year. Now, the game is being pushed back to …

Shortly after announcing a small one week delay for Dirt 5, Codemasters has also revealed the PC system requirements for its next-gen racing simulator. As you would expect from a racing game, it is accessible and playable on older PC hardware, but also takes advantage of newer and more powerful …

Codemasters is all set to launch Dirt 5 later this year, with versions coming to current and next generation consoles as well as PC. While the game was originally scheduled to launch on the 9th of October though, some extra time is needed.  Dirt 5 will now release on the …

GRID Autosport is one of the biggest “authentic” racing games on the Nintendo Switch. Releasing late last year for the hybrid console, the game lacked any multiplayer support. Now, Switch players will soon be able to compete online as GRID Autosport is set to receive its multiplayer update on the …

A little over 3 weeks ago, Project CARS 3 was announced for PS4, Xbox One and PC. The third entry in the racing sim series has opted to focus on car customisation, career mode, and the multiplayer. At the announcement, no official release date was given – save for a …

Codemasters, the developer behind the Dirt series, has partnered with FIA World Rally Championship to develop and publish new games for the series starting from 2023. This five-year deal also includes any esports tournaments associated with the games that will be developed. The World Rally Championship (WRC) video game franchise has …

Video games have always had a spotty relationship with in-game advertising. To some, the inclusion of these ads in games may lead to a greater immersion, as the ads would mirror what players would see in real-life. To others however, it is an invasive practice that serves no benefit to …

GRID Autosport, the racing game developed by Codemasters, known best for the ‘Dirt’ and ‘F1’ series, will be receiving two free multiplayer updates for the Nintendo Switch version of the game. The updates will bring two-player splitscreen, and 8-player local multiplayer to the title on the 16th of December, with …

Yesterday, Codemasters announced the acquisition of Slightly Mad Studios, the developers behind the Project Cars series.  Codemasters had to pay $30 million upfront, “$25 million in cash, and $5 million in stock”,  to acquire the studio. Considering Slightly Mad's EBITDA over the next three years, this value can reach as high …

When Google recently announced its launch line-up of games coming to the Stadia platform before the end of the year, most of the games appeared to be simple ports of the PC versions. One of the games however, will have an exclusive mode only possible on Stadia. GRID for Stadia …

Codemasters, the successful developer of many leading games for the PC and console market have been hacked, the second time in recent months. The hack took place last month and unfortunately, the hackers have been able to get details of their customers. Data downloaded indicates that email addresses, telephone numbers, …

Is not often KitGuru is settling down for to enjoy genuine delicacies from country of Uzbekistan in general, let alone Samarqand province in particulars. But such is life among the battle hardened comrades who are beings invited to get the hands on with the latest of gamings from Codemasters. KitGuru …