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Race Driver: GRID (Xbox 360)

from: Codemasters Limited

May 30, 2008
This game is very fun to play. It's a bit arcade like which makes it different from FM2, but still requires technical skill to succeed. The graphics are incredible and the balancing of the career mode is second to none as far as I'm concerned. It really pulls you into the genre with involvment in sponship deals, seasons, and driver / team tables.

Was slightly disappointed to finish the career mode on 'normal', and having achieved GS500+, within about 20 hours. There's definitely replay value though and I'm soon to start again with less driver aids and increased AI ability.

Online play is quite well done but bugs are plentiful. Reasonable to assume these will be patched out shortly though.

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Race Driver: GRID (PS3)

from: Codemasters Limited

May 30, 2008
Wow, Codemasters have done it again, Dirt was brilliant, but it wasn't racing.

Grid is awesome, fantastic right out of the box, the sense of speed is spot on, the handling is the right side of the arcade, and real damage, bumpers fall off in front of you, you narrowly avoid a car in front that spins out of control!

And I haven't even tried the online part yet, this is going to be the cause of many a late night swearing at the PS3.

Brilliant, the news that Codemaster have got the next F1 game is great news! These guys no how to make a racing game!

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Race Driver: GRID (PC DVD)

from: Codemasters Limited

May 30, 2008
Having been horribly disappointed by so many "racing" games over the past few months - most recently the shockingly bad Need for Speed ProStreet rubbish - this is a breath of fresh air.

It's a properly finished, polished product with jaw-dropping graphics, believable handling and even a bit of depth thrown in.

As others have mentioned, even the replays are enthralling. If any game creators are out there, THIS is how you do a replay system!

Just don't try playing it on the keyboard!

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Brian Lara 2007 Pressure Play (PSP)

from: Codemasters Limited

August 31, 2007
I have had this game for a few days and it is great. It is probably my favorite PSP games. It is not perfect but would highly reccomend to anyone that loves cricket. The loading times were kind of long but with the new PSP slim loading times are significantly shorter.

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Colin McRae: DIRT (PS3)

from: Codemasters Limited

September 14, 2007
A truly great game, now in memory of a truly great driver. CM: dirt in corperates many different styles of off-road racing which add a fullness to the game which hasn't been present in its prequels (although they are great games).
Diehard Conventional rally fans can experience all the classics, most notably the red, green and white Toyota Corolla. Whereas newcomers can enjoy the easy but extremely addictive baja-style buggies along with lorry-racing.
Summary: If you've even conceived it, they've done it. An inspiring multi-faceted game

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The Lord of the Rings Online: Shadows of Angmar (PC DVD)

from: Codemasters Limited

April 24, 2007
This game reminds me of the ancient Asheron's Call. That too was a pretty good game marred by the fact that it was constantly loading in graphics and therefore 'stuttering' all of the time. This does not make for a smooth game experience. Not only this but due to the way the detailed textures are applied, the world around you is constantly 'changing.' What I mean by this is that when you walk towards a tree or something the tree will physically change as you get closer to it because of each layer of detailed textures that are being applied. This means that objects within the game are always 'jumping' from one look to another. This is very off-putting and just reminds you that you are playing a game rather than exploring a world.

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Colin McRae: DiRT (Xbox 360)

from: Codemasters Limited

June 15, 2007
I'm a little disappointed with Codemasters' decision to gradually dumb-down their once sim-orientated games. I understand they are in business and need maximise customers, but why can't we have sim options which can be turned on and off? If they're worried about marketing, they could bury these options in the manual - reviewers would still pick up on them. I remember the great TOCA on PS1, then gradually over the years the games have lost their sim edge. I also cannot stand the Americanism and constant guide voice from an American - this is nothing against America but it just seems so out of context.

Graphics look very good in parts, especially cars, damage, and roadside scenery, but the framerate does suffer quite a bit. It will be interesting to see ... Read More:

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Clive Barker's Jericho (Xbox 360)

from: Codemasters Limited

October 26, 2007
How anyone can say this games crap is beyond me.
Clive Barkers Jericho is one of the best games I have played in ages.
The story will keep you hooked from start to finish and its great the way you can change from character to character.
I really hope they continue the story and bring out a second Jericho!
All in all its everything you want from a game and more.

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Colin McRae: DiRT (PC DVD)

from: Codemasters Limited

June 15, 2007
Game is excellent in my opinion. Some of the negative feedback isnt justified.

Yes, you do need a very powerful graphics card but on my 8800 GTS framerate is in the 40's with all graphic options maxed out at 1680x1050

Handling takes getting used to I admit but it's just sensitive thats all. Using a joypad I have completed the whole game with no problems.

On the downside there are a few minus points though.

1) Your saved games can get corrupted (even after the patch) so I'd advise to make a backup of the file.

2) The game really taxes your graphics card and if you're overclocking too much the game will crash or lockup regulary.

But anyone with a high end GPU shouldn't miss out on this.

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OverLord (Xbox 360)

from: Codemasters Limited

June 28, 2007
over lord is a game where you have been chosen to be the ruler of a group of goblin like creatures who devote themselves to you they will move, gather and kill for you but you can fight for yourself with hand to hand weapons or special powers such as fire balls.