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Despite having just announced F1 2010, Codemasters is also working on the next entry into the DiRT series. UK gaming magazine Edge got the scoop during an interview with Codemasters VP Gavin Cheshire. It seems Codemasters is looking to bring something completely new to the racing genre with the installment of DiRT 3:

“There’s an overwhelming arcing vision to all of our racing titles, and Grid is incredibly strong, but we’re lucky enough to be in a position where we’ve got racing games in different areas. Dirt was a complete reboot – we threw away what was going on and redid it completely – and then we rebooted Grid because it wasn’t top gun, and then we rebooted Dirt 2. I’m not saying we’re throwing all the codebase away, but we’re throwing the thoughts away and coming out with something fresh and new. Because if you don’t innovate, you’re dead.”

via [Big Download]

As expected, Codemasters announced this week that their next upcoming racing game is F1 2010, which (according to Codemasters) will be the first F1 game on the PC in 8 years. The game is planned for release this September on PC, Xbox 360 and PS3. Read the full press release after the break.

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Starting now and running until Monday, March 8th, Steam is offering Operation Flashpoint: Dragon Rising for $7.49 — a whopping 75% off! So, head over to Steam and grab yourself a cheap game!

Codemasters, the most well-known name in PC racing games since the early days of the Need for Speed series from EA, is gearing up to reveal and detail their next project; allegedly an F1 racing simulator. The game is expected to be titled F1 2010 (so inventive) and will be based on the company’s EGO graphics engine, as seen in GRID, DiRT 2 and other Codemasters projects. Hopefully we’ll have more information for you on March 17th when the first set of real details will be announced.

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The newest creation from Codemasters has us going off-road with the second installment of the DiRT series. Continuing on with the Colin McRae name, Codemasters built upon the first DiRT and made one of the most impressive rally video game to date. DiRT2 has many of the same traits that you’ll find in GRID, which is Codemasters’ other racing game that takes place on the tarmac. Similar traits include graphics, physics and the achievement system. So essentially, think of GRID, but in an off-road, in-your-face environment.

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For those of you wondering why DiRT2 didn’t release for PC on its planned release date of December 1st (instead, we got a tasty demo), your questions have finally been answered. It seems that the game has been delayed until December 8th for an oddly non-existent excuse.

“This is not due to a technical issue in any way shape or form. The actual reason is far to boring to go into to be honest.”

via [Cinema Blend]

Codemasters is well known for their impressive offerings of racing games for the PC with titles like GRID and the original DiRT installment. Today, they have released the demo for their newest upcoming racing game, DiRT 2. You can download the 1.3GB demo from here, and while that’s downloading, follow us after the break for our quick first impressions of the demo.

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Valve has just announced a new deal through Steam that offers the original DiRT title for 80% off when you pre-order DiRT 2. Steams seems to be with no shortage of special deals recently and this is no exception. This is another great chance to get multiple games for a great price. Plus, your new copy of DiRT will keep you busy until DiRT 2 releases on December 1st.

The system requirements of Codemasters’ newest upcoming DirectX 11 racing game, DiRT 2, has finally been released to the greedy PC gamers of the world. Join us after the break for the full breakdown.

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Today is a big day for Operation Flashpoint: Dragon Rising. Not only does Codemasters have a title update planned for release, but they are also planning some new DLC. “Skirmish” is set to include four added multiplayer maps and two new Fire Team Engagement missions. Console gamers will have to wait for the update with it hitting Xbox 360 tomorrow and PS3 “shortly after”.

via [Joystiq]