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Codemasters EXPAND STORY TEXTSSubscribe to this tag Tighten up those graphics: DiRT 2's shiny new look for PC 11 Codemasters promised better "water and other surfaces as well as crowd animations" for the delayed PC version of DiRT 2, and they weren't kidding. While console gamers have had the opp... Dragon Rising DLC and patch may hit together 9 Plans are in the works to launch the first bit of Operation Flashpoint: Dragon Rising DLC with an accompanying digital band-aid, created to smooth network issues. In a recent conversation with Eu... Review: Colin McRae DiRT 2 50 When Codemasters announced DiRT 2, I was very happy to see that it still had Colin McRae's name on it. I found the first game to be "okay," and after playing the demo for this second in... Preview: Operation Flashpoint: Dragon Rising 18 Operation Flashpoint: Dragon Rising, is a game that acts as a pseudo-sequel to the original Operation Flashpoint back from 2001. While the studios are different, and the team behind it has a slig... DiRT 2 World Tour trailer features much better music 7 Fresh from Codemasters comes this new trailer for Colin McRae's DiRT 2, highlighting a few of the game's 100 events in nine countries across the globe. All of the footage is straight out of the g... DiRT 2 getting a magical demo tomorrow on Xbox LIVE, PSN 23 The folks at Eurogamer have been informed that a demo for DiRT 2 is set to arrive tomorrow on both PlayStation Network and Xbox LIVE. As expected, it's going to include a single-player course for... Dirty movie: New Colin McRae: DiRT 2 trailer 14 Codemasters is getting down and dirty with some hot new footage of ... ugh. Okay, look, I'm not going to do that to you. There's a new trailer for Colin McRae's DiRT 2, alright? The game looks ve... Codies: Natal won't replace traditional controls 26 At E3, Microsoft proudly showed someone using a system of mystical motions in order to play a racing game, but despite Project Natal's promise of a brave new tomorrow, genre staple Codemasters re... DiRT 2 has 8-player online because it's the 'sweet spot' 4 If the latest trailers are any indication, DiRT 2 is shaping up quite nicely. But there's one thing we haven't heard or seen much about yet, and that's the multiplayer component. The original gam... Overlord II 'Battle Rock Nemesis' DLC out today 6 If you loved Overlord II, then let it be known that Codemasters has released the first downloadable content on Xbox Live and PlayStation Network, available for your downloading pleasure on both s... Operation Flashpoint dated, loud guns confirmed 20 Codemaster’s Operation Flashpoint: Dragon Rising has a new release date. Earlier today, the publisher announced that the simulation shooter would ship to various North American retailers wi... DiRT 2 dated, will feature dirt, cars, and Colin McRae 9 Get ready, folks: Colin McRae: DiRT 2 will ship to North American retailers on September 8th. That’s right, at some point in early September you’ll be able to get your hands on not on... Review: Overlord: Minions 9 Codemasters definitely pushed the boat out with its Overlord franchise this summer. Following the surprising success of the original game, this year saw three games in the series release simultan... 'Dragon Rising' trailer asks us if we're ready (yes, we are) 19 Operation Flashpoint: Dragon Rising is an interesting game with a terrible name. It’s an open-world simulation-style shooter (think Far Cry 2) set on an island named Skira. The fictional pa... DiRT 2 screens remind us that yep, the game does still exist 6 Look, I don't mean to call Codemasters out, or say that DiRT 2 isn't attractive visually, but when it comes to these latest screenshots for the off-road racer, there appears to be more than meets... Overlord II devs on DLC and screaming mothers 22 I've been playing Overlord II all weekend and loving it, despite a number of issues. That's why I'm all for some extra content, which Triumph Studios is planning to announce in the near future. W... Overlord II is out, celebrate with some wallpapers 11 Three hot looking Overlord games are out, and my review copies should be arriving today. To celebrate, Codemasters has released a bunch of rather cool wallpapers, commemorating the release of Ove... Overlord II welcomes us to the Minionstry of Information 10 Overlord II is almost upon us, and Codemasters has helpfully eased us back into the fun-packed world of evil tyranny by producing some helpful "Minionstry of Information" videos. These ... Overlord II demo coming soon 2 Overlord II is my jam, which is why I'm bummed that I can't get to check it out at E3. Luckily, our man Conrad Zimmerman is on the case, so stay tuned for our first impressions of the game coming... E3 09: DiRT 2 gets a sexy new teaser trailer 6 The original Colin McRae: DiRT (or simply DiRT here in the states) was a good looking game, wouldn't you say? Based on the latest teaser trailer for DiRT 2, it looks as if Codemasters is using th... Overlord II is lording it over these new screens 9 The best thing is that I get paid to write headlines like that. Anyway, Overlord II is a matter of weeks away and I am very excited indeed for the sequel to what was quite possibly my favorite ga... FUEL delayed in the UK, PC version hitting whenever 4 Guinness World Record holding title, FUEL, has experienced a slight delay in the UK. Speaking with VG247, Codemasters confirmed that the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 versions of the title would hit... FUEL's playable environment is world record large 25 If you thought Grand Theft Auto IV’s map was big, wait until you get your hands on Codemaster’s FUEL. It's map is huge. Like, world record huge.Earlier today, we were notified via pre... FUEL has multiplayer, one mode detailed 6 Every good racer based in an “alternate present” where the Earth has been ravaged by global warming needs solid multiplayer. And FUEL just might deliver the goods. Unfortunately, Code... Overlord Dark Legend is as dark as it is legendary 21 Codemasters is pumping out the Overlord-themed goodies this year, with Overlord II coming to PC, Xbox 360 and PS3, Overlord Minions hitting the DS and Overlord Dark Legend invading the Wii. The l... Pre-order Overlord, get Minion figurine, make me jealous 9 The life of a reviewer might seem pretty cushy to you lot. Sure, we get free games, but there's a downside that you must consider. First of all, we have to play a bunch of wank like Velvet Assass... FUEL continues to look absurd in this latest video 10 I honestly don't know what to think about FUEL. Sure, it's coming from Codemasters, and as far as I can tell the game looks to be ridiculous in the best possible way, but I have been fooled so ma... DiRT 2 finally shown in action during a studio tour 17 Want to see a tour of the Codemasters Racing Studio? No? Would you like to see the first in-game footage of DiRT 2? Well, you're going to have to sit through that tour if you want to see the game... Overlord II trailer be bringin' the Minions! 7 Overlord was one of the coolest games of last year, and the sequel is a matter of months away. To celebrate, here's a fresh new trailer and some screenshots, focusing this time on the most import... FUEL has a ridiculous GPS, this video proves it 13 As you may or may not know, FUEL, Codemasters' latest racer, contains a 5,000 square mile world for you to more or less do what you want in. One concern for such a massive, open landscape is that... Damnation wants to show you its moves 14 The release of Codemasters' "vertical shooter" Damnation creeps ever nearer, and to celebrate we have a new video and some screenshots for you all to look at before saying, "Yawn, ... Custom steampunk Damnation PC is obscenely awesome 30 Gearing up for the May release of its upcoming steampunk- and Western-inspired shooter, Damnation, Codemasters have commission a killer, custom PC. While we've yet to see the final product, there... Overlord Minions assets for your diabolical pleasure 9 I love Overlord and I love my DS, so it's hardly surprising that Overlord Minions is one of my most eagerly awaited games of the summer. Being able to take control of the Minions directly is hope... FUEL has 70 vehicles, here are a handful of them 16 Codemasters wants you to know that Asobo Studios' off-road racer FUEL has 70 different vehicles. Exciting, I know. This news comes alongside a trailer, which only shows a small portion of the ove... Overlord II dev diary promises much more evil (also, harems) 14 I'm probably the biggest Overlord fan on staff, and pretty much fell in love with Codemasters' original title on sight. My only real problem was that the titular Overlord was never really as evil... Overlord Minions DS has fart dart action 6 Overlord Minions sees players as one of four Minions as the are on a special quest on behalf of the Overlord to prevent a Cult from resurrecting a dragon that could threaten the Overlord's rule. ... Overlord Dark Legend promotes suicide bombing in such a cute way! 7 Overlord Dark Legend takes place before the original Overlord, but the premise remains the same. Take control of Minions and cause havoc across the lands. The Minions are under the control of th... Be a jerk or an assh*le in Overlord II! 8 Overlord II is, you guessed it, a sequel to the original Overlord. This time you’ll be playing as a new Overlord and take control of a stronger army of Minions. The Overlord must destroy th... Preview: FUEL 16 5,000 square miles. That’s how big the world is in FUEL. FUEL, on top of being an extreme off-road racing game, will be a completely open racer where players can design their own races. Th... These new DiRT screens will make you feel dirty ... HA ... HA ... HA! 6 Before we were given a chance to play any of Codemasters' games this past Thursday, we were first shown a bunch of trailers for their upcoming lineup. The one that left the biggest impression on ... New trailer, screens and art for Jumpgate Evolution 18 This past Thursday, I got a quick hands-on with Codemasters' Jumpgate Evolution for the PC, a MMOG set in space. My hands-on time consisted of my low level ship shooting down six enemy ships and,... Codemasters: Name your kid Jason and win a year's supply of games 26 This is either the greatest or the worst idea of all time, but Codemasters has decided to tie the lives of many newborn babies to its disappointing action RPG, Rise of the Argonauts. The publishe... First in-game footage of FUEL shows ridiculous weather 15 While the fairly recent CGI trailer for FUEL was impressive, what CGI trailer isn't impressive these days, at least visually? Today, Codemasters has released another video, but this time the foo... Rumortoid: Are Codemasters grabbing Leisure Suit Larry? 12 I love Leisure Suit Larry games. They remind me of all the cheesy glory of the TRS-80, which was the first system I ever played the game on (and yes, I am officially over one thousand years old).... Rise of the Argonauts is full of big, beefy men 12 [video]114485:860[/video]I'm pretty sure I've mentioned this before, but Codemasters' Rise of the Argonauts has a definite homoerotic air about it. All those beards, bare hulking muscles and sand... Breaking: Codemasters acquires 50 Cent developer, not Monumental 2 Yesterday we revealed that 50 Cent: Bloood in the Sand developer Swordfish Studios had been acquired by independent studio Monumental Games. Today, however, Destructoid has received a statement f... Rise of the Argonauts pushed back past November 10 Having recently watched one of the greatest mythology-themed movies ever, Jason and the Argonauts, I'm probably about as excited as anyone could humanly be (excluding Jim, of course) for Liquid E... Hands-on with Damnation's multiplayer 7 The claim to fame for Damantion has been that it's a vertical shooter, meaning that you're not just stuck following the path on the ground the entire time like most other third person shooters. Y... Extra Life/SingSterling: Codemasters pledges $1000 in support! 36 What? YES!I've just been talking to Codemasters, where I have been made an absolutely wonderful offer. The marketing team behind Rise of the Argonauts and Damnation has pledged a $1000 sponsorshi... Burnout is a 'postage stamp' compared to Fuel, claims Codemasters 28 If they say size doesn't matter, then Codemasters certainly isn't listening. The company's Mad Max-style racer Fuel is being sold on the scale of its massive open world, something which Codies' D... Damnation 'verticality' video: This game has its ups and downs 30 [video]105120:426[/video] That headline was the greatest pun in the universe. So this is Damnation, a slick looking 'vertical shooter' from Codemasters which is due to hit the PC, Xbox 360 and Pl... Facial hair triumphs: New Rise of the Argonauts screens 10 As far as I am concerned, facial hair was only truly acceptable in that period of time known by Historians as "Back In Them Days." After all, it was the age when men walked around in sk... Stop putting sh*t on the Wii, suggests Codemasters 28 Codemasters, currently working on a brand new Overlord title for the Wii, has criticized what it deems "lazy" ports on Nintendo's system. The critique comes courtesy of Codies' Dean Sco... PAX 08: Damnation hands-on 10 We managed to get a peek at Damnation at E3 earlier this summer. We were glad that Codemasters had us over to check it out, but we were a bit bummed to see that it was a hands-off preview. L... Turning Point developer hates on Codemasters and loves on Atari 8 In an interview with Official Xbox Magazine, Spark Unlimited’s John Garcia-Shelton, said that Turning Point: Fall of Liberty was simply a “run and ship experience” that was only... Consuming darkness lurks in this Jumpgate Evolution trailer 9 [video]100571:206[/video]Codemasters and NetDevil’s upcoming MMO Jumpgate Evolution is a game that should very much be on your radar if, like me, you’re a fan of twitch-based space co... Overlord Minions conquers the DS and my heart 14 As a big portable gamer, I always love to see a console title that I'm fond of hit the DS or PSP. Naturally, one of my top games of 2007 being announced for the Nintendo DS made me very happy ind... New Overlord: Dark Legend screenshots and saucy information 12 I could barely contain my joy when I announced that Codemasters was bringing more Overlord to us, and it's good to see that Wii fans will be able to enjoy this darkly comic IP thanks to Dark Lege... E3 08: Damnation is damned interesting 13 Codemasters gave us a closer look at Damnation, a game that developer Blue Omega claims is taking shooters vertical. It throws some of the conventions of shooters out the window (sometimes litera... Destructoid Event: Drift Day edition 41 [video]88576:27[/video]I'm often reminded just how amazing it is to work for a site such as Destructoid, and this video is hardcore proof that every day my expectations are surpassed. Codemasters... « NEXT « next - expanded blog view		Save cash!   See "Black Friday" video game deals New on Destructoid.TV play all videos Loading Destructoid Videos Win this! 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