by Rainier on Oct. 25, 2007 @ 2:11 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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RF Online is a free-to-play MMORPG that delivers an epic mix of traditional fantasy and futuristic sci-fi. Set in the deep space galaxy of Novus, three races compete in an ultimate struggle for power and resource. Codemasters recent decision to make the game subscription free seems to pay off as today it opened a new world to accommodate the influx of new players.
by Rainier on Oct. 24, 2007 @ 3:04 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Valve and Codemasters announced an agreement that will see a collection of new and future PC titles being available via Steam, starting with Clive Barker's Jericho, Overlord and DiRT.
by Rainier on Oct. 5, 2007 @ 2:46 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Codemasters has signed a a worldwide licensing agreement with The Templar Company to create a original & exclusive NDS/Wii video game titles based on Templar's 14 million-selling 'Ology series of books, Dragonology, Wizardology and Pirateology.
by Rainier on Aug. 28, 2007 @ 12:46 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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In-game advertising network IGA Worldwide announced a new 3-year partnership with game publisher Codemasters, delivering both dynamic and static advertisements into a range of future titles from the publisher.
by Rainier on Aug. 15, 2007 @ 9:38 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Codemasters' Leipzig Games Convention 2007 showcase booth (Hall 4, F01) will feature playable premieres for Clive Barker’s Jericho, Turning Point: Fall of Liberty, new downloadable content for Overlord, Colin McRae: DiRT on PS3, and an area dedicated to LotR Online: Shadows of Angmar's Book 10 content update, and Fury.
by Rainier on Aug. 10, 2007 @ 2:34 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Expanding its studio resources, Codemasters announced the opening of a third (Southam and Kuala Lumpur) development studio, UK-based Codemasters Studios Guildford, which will initially assist with the next installments in the Operation Flashpoint and Race Driver series.
by Rainier on Aug. 7, 2007 @ 8:16 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Codemasters has signed a European publishing agreement with to bring its competitive online RPG Fury to Europe. It takes the best elements of an MMO - combat, advancement and teamwork - and blends them with the best elements of an FPS - instant action, fast pacing and diverse game types.
by Rainier on Aug. 1, 2007 @ 5:33 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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GameTap announced an expanded partnership with Codemasters that now includes multi-year exclusive North American rights for their new titles to be featured in GameTap’s subscription service, as well as for purchase online, both day and date with retail release.
by Rainier on July 11, 2007 @ 6:42 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Philips and Codemasters today unveiled an agreement to amBX-enable five more PC games (in addition to the earlier announced TOCA Race Driver 3), including Overlord, Clive Barker's Jericho, Turning Point: Fall of Liberty, Rise of the Argonauts and Operation Flashpoint 2.
by Rainier on June 14, 2007 @ 1:40 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Already owing 70% of the company, venture capital firm Balderton Capital has acquired the remaining 30% stake held by the orignal founders of Codemasters, David and Richard Darling and their father Jim.
by Rainier on Dec. 19, 2006 @ 11:39 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Warner Bros. Home Entertainment Group has entered into an agreement with Codemasters for distribution and sales of its product slate in North America beginning in April 2007 with titles such as DIRT: Colin McRae Off-Road, Clive Barker's Jericho, etc.
by Rainier on Dec. 12, 2006 @ 5:17 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Philips announced that it has reached agreements with Codemasters (TOCA Race Driver 3) and Introversion (DEFCON and Darwinia) to amBX-enable their upcoming games utilizing a special scripting language that will redefine the experience of playing games by extending the game world out of the screen and into the real world.
by Rainier on July 27, 2006 @ 9:02 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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IGA Worldwide has signed an exclusive multi-title, multi-platform agreement for a range of key titles from Codemasters, starting with Brian Lara International Cricket 2007 and DIRT: Colin McRae Rally OffRoad.
by Rainier on June 20, 2006 @ 8:39 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Codemasters announced a partnership with payment solution partner Click&Buy, making it easier than ever to play any of Codemasters' MMORPG titles thanks to a wide range subscription payment solutions such as Direct Debit, ELV as well as Online Bank Transfers, instead of only being available to credit card holders.
by Rainier on March 3, 2006 @ 2:13 a.m. PST | Filed under
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The Lord of the Rings Online: Shadows of Angmar will allow players to forge heroic legacies in the War for Middle-Earth. Gamers will experience an evolving persistent recreation of Tolkien's world-renowned fantasy realm where they can establish their unique reputations, and discover and wield legendary weapons in strategic battles, while adventuring solo or in Fellowships.
by Rainier on Feb. 3, 2006 @ 5:39 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Codemasters announced today that Chris Deering, has joined the company's Board of Management as non-executive Chairman. Mr. Deerings, a 25 year industry veteran, was President of Sony Europe, Consumer Electronics Division, (2004-2005) as well as Chairman and CEO of Sony Computer Entertainment Europe,
by Rainier on Jan. 5, 2006 @ 2:20 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Codemasters today announces that it has secured a license agreement from CCR, Inc. of South Korea to extend the distribution of RF Online to mainland Europe. RF Online is an MMO game letting you partake in epic battles, featuring a unique blend of magical fantasy mixed with futuristic science-fiction action.
by Rainier on Jan. 1, 2006 @ 1:30 a.m. PST | Filed under
E3 - Pre - E3 2003
Pop Idol, set to be the mass-market game of the year for PlayStation 2 and PC, will be exclusively presented from a themed stage on the booth. Codemasters will challenge show-goers to see how well they can perform as a virtual Pop Idol singer as they control the in-game voice of a contestant through the music-based rhythm-action gameplay.
Every in-game performance is judged by a computer-generated Simon Cowell, and there may be some very familiar Idols faces at Codemasters' E3 booth too...
Codemasters will also unveil the next level for its power-brand games including Colin McRae Rally, Operation Flashpoint and LMA Manager.
Premiering
by Rainier on Dec. 14, 2005 @ 9:11 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Codemasters' online gaming division has selected AT&T Inc. to host the company's first wave of online gaming platforms starting with D&D Online: Stormreach and RF Online.
by Rainier on Nov. 7, 2005 @ 8:57 a.m. PST | Filed under
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As we revealed over the weekend, Turbine, Inc. announced today officially announced it has selected Codemasters to be the online service provider for Dungeons & Dragons Online: Stormreach in Europe. Codemasters will be responsible for hosting, community management, technical support and billing for DDO: Stormreach in Europe when it launches next year.
by Rainier on Nov. 6, 2005 @ 2:33 p.m. PST | Filed under
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MMORPG is reporting that codemasters has signed a publishing agreement with Turbine to bring its upcoming Dungeon & Dragons Online: Stormreach to European gamers. After cancelling its internal MMO Dragon Empire, it seems Codemasters has gotten back into the online gaming business, a few months ago it announced RF Online and now Turbine's anticipated DDO: Stormreach. An official announcement should arrive on Monday, when Codmeasters plans to open their official DDO website.
by Rainier on July 13, 2005 @ 10:54 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Wartime Command: Battle For Europe 1939-1945 is a stunning World War II tactical RTS game from Russian developers 1C Company. Set to be the most authentic and compelling tactical real time strategy game ever designed, Wartime Command will excel in detail and accuracy, especially in its portrayal of period weapons of war. Citing too many delays, and problems with idea implementations, Codemasters has decided to remove Wartime Command (aka WW II RTS) from its catalogue, and will no longer be publishing it. 1C Company is still developing, although without publisher backing, the future of the project is up in the air.
by Rainier on May 4, 2005 @ 10:23 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Codemasters has expanded its management team with the appointment of two world class executives to lead the company's growth strategy. Following the acquisition of 40% by Benchmark Capital Europe, the top tier venture capital firm, Codemasters has secured Rod Cousens as Chief Executive Officer and Tony Williams as Chief Operating Officer.
by Rainier on April 28, 2005 @ 8:25 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Prepare to rain hell from the skies above in World War II's fiercest aerial battles as Codemasters today confirms it has secured the PAL co-publishing and distribution rights to Heroes of the Pacific for PS2, Xbox and PC. Coming this September, Heroes of the Pacific puts the player in the boots of the courageous men who fought like heroes in incredible aerial and naval conflicts from the Pacific Theatre, 60 years ago.
by Rainier on April 15, 2005 @ 2:29 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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While Codemasters may not have a booth or lineup of titles at E3 , that does not mean it won't be present. Codemasters announced today that its Chairman and CEO David Darling has assigned a new multi-million dollar war chest, mainly due to a recently secured investment, to acquire and fund new gaming properties from development studios.
