It’s a new year, and in terms of several video game franchises, it is definitely business as unusual. The last time that EA slapped its logo on an F1 video game was all the way back in 2003, and almost two decades later (and a hefty $1.2 billion as well) the next game in the series will bear the Electronic Arts label once again.
EA’s plan to acquire racing game factory Codemasters may have been one of the smartest purchases that the company has ever made. With the UK powerhouse producer in its pocket, EA not only has access to IPs such as Formula 1, Dirt, and Grid, it has actual talent that it can trust with its own racing game properties as well.
Slipping through Take-Two Interactive's blind spot and taking pole position, EA's revving its engine for a potential takeover of racing games giant Codemasters.
Last year’s official Formula One game wasn’t just a blast of precision pedigree, it may just have been the best F1 game that Codemasters has ever produced. Insanely polished, able to stick to a line like cat fur on black clothing and boasting a number of changes that made the digital F1 season shine like a diamond, F1 2019 may have been too good. Can F1 2020 surpass perfection?
With the Coronavirus resulting in several scheduled Formula One races being postponed, Formula 1 is moving its action to a virtual track. Called the F1 Esports Virtual Grand Prix series, the event will see the current line-up of drivers compete until May in games of F1 2019 on PC. Each driver will be racing from a remote location so as to avoid infection, with the broadcast taking place live from Gfinity Esports Arena starting on March 22.
A new deal between Codemasters and Formula One will see the British studio carry on developing games about really REALLY fast cars going in circles until 2025 at least.
F1 2018 recreates the thrill of driving the fastest racing cars of the planet but doesn't compromise on accessible features and deep, thoughtful multiplayer options.
F1 2016 is a return to form that delivers what fans have wanted while finally feeling at home on this generation of consoles.
Blizzard continues to delight players. This time, the developers have shared information about what’s …
A spooky European village. Properly scary castle mania. Vampires. Werewolves! The only thing more frightening, is a glimpse at your empty bank account when it comes to deciding whether or not you can grab Resident Evil Village this month. Capcom's successor to its long-running survival-horror franchise is finally out, and if you've read our review then you know the game is a winner on multiple levels.
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