Codemasters

holdin09 · Saturday at 20:08

Just wondering what has happened to codemasters since being bought by EA. From what I can see they have released a couple of f1 games and grid legends since being taken over, does anyone know what has happened with them?

I know games take longer to create these day but since 2021 they have been none existent compared to what they were like. Hopefully next year they drop a few games as I generally enjoy codemasters games.

On Holiday · Sunday at 00:57

I'm pretty sure half the workforce have moved on to Rebellion or Lighthouse to escape the pressures of EA, sadly.

holdin09 · Sunday at 13:35

That's a shame but generally happens when a studio gets bought out by a bigger company.

Coolasmoo · Sunday at 13:47

This list brings back some fond memories

Category:Defunct video game companies of the United Kingdom - Wikipedia

en.wikipedia.org

Frenzy · Sunday at 14:12

EA got rid of a lot of people. Some of them which had been there for decades. To be honest, the company was run very poorly so I'm not surprised.

weta · Sunday at 14:13

I'm guessing the massive F1 licence fees restrict development for the Formula One games which are becoming more and more like DLCs with each new release.

Big corporations like EA are often controlled by accountants which greatly restricts the creativity and output of their studios.

holdin09 · Sunday at 20:18

I'm surprised they haven't put a load of the games on their service yet, would make it a lot more appealing than what they currently offer.

Flibster · Sunday at 22:47

Oh for the days of the unlicensed cartridge of Micro Machines on the NES.

Dark Light · Sunday at 23:50

It's a shame, we will never get more games like Overlord or Operation: Flashpoint, just money making generally licenced racing games.

holdin09 · Monday at 17:41

Flibster said:
Oh for the days of the unlicensed cartridge of Micro Machines on the NES.

Micro machines was awesome, I can remember playing 4 players each person sharing half of the controller lol.

Mr Oxide · Monday at 17:59

Loved buying their compilations in the 80's for my 464

Come across this wee gem of nostalgia right now.

Play Online – The Codemasters Archive

thecodemastersarchive.co.uk

I'd rather play on an Emulator.

Guest2 · Monday at 18:49

These bring back the most memories - mainly from Amiga days growing up as a kid

Psygnosis
Codemasters
Gremlin Interactive
Sensible software
Ocean
Bullfrog
Virgin Interactive
Imagine Software

Codemasters I'll always remember for Fantasy world Dizzy. It came on a small yellow square box, like this - https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/c64/568628-fantasy-world-dizzy/boxes/110853

LostCorpse · Monday at 18:54

perimeter was an interesting rts game with mechanics.
i still have the cd

Guest2 · Monday at 18:55

How did I forget the one I remember one of the most - Team 17. It sounds like they're still going

Dark Light · Monday at 19:11

Guest2 said:
How did I forget the one I remember one of the most - Team 17. It sounds like they're still going

Yes they are, but we need a new Worms game.

Vinno · Tuesday at 13:23

As far as I'm concerned they ceased to exist when EA bought them. To be fair they were going downhill for a while anyway...

henry hoov3r · Tuesday at 13:29

Toca touring cars and Colin Mcrae rally are games i remember fondly from this studio.

holdin09 · Tuesday at 13:51

henry hoov3r said:
Toca touring cars and Colin Mcrae rally are games i remember fondly from this studio.

Toca games were amazing I think someone needs to make a new one.

cadmunkey · Tuesday at 14:28

Guest2 said:
How did I forget the one I remember one of the most - Team 17. It sounds like they're still going

The original CEO Martyn Brown passed away on the 28th, only 57 yrs old

Dark Light · Tuesday at 14:54

holdin09 said:
Toca games were amazing I think someone needs to make a new one.

Toca got rebranded to Grid. Grid 2007 is one of the best racing games out there, along with Autosport and Dirt 2 & 3 (haven't played the others).