Codemasters‘ Operation Flashpoint: Dragon Rising only just hit store shelves on October 6th but according to the game’s Executive Producer, Sion Lenton, that is only the beginning:

“It’s a really different type of market now; I remember five or six years ago, you’d get a game, finish it, put it back on the shelf and that was it. But now it’s almost as though the game’s release is just the beginning, really. Ours is a game that lends itself very well to expansion – there will be weapons packs, map packs – all sorts of things we can do to get our product out there.”

He then further elaborates on the game’s DLC future:

“We’ve got some very ambitious plans with DLC – our first pack is coming up in a matter of weeks,” Lenton said. “We’ll also have title updates coming up because once the game’s out there, we’ll need to get feedback from the people who are playing it, and if need be make a few adjustments and tweaks.”

So basically, instead of shipping the full game this new market gives developers the tools needed to continue to exploit support gamers for as long as they want.

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It was recently made known that the highly anticipated FPS Operation Flashpoint: Dragon Rising has been made available for digital purchase through Valve’s digital distribution platform Steam for $39.99.

Those of you who like to have a physical copy of the game can spend $20 more dollar for the Xbox 360 and PS3 version or just $39.99 for the physical PC version.

Don’t know much about Codemasters‘ Operation Flashpoint: Dragon Rising? Below is its description on Steam:

Operation Flashpoint: Dragon Rising is a game about a fictitious conflict on one of the Sakhalin islands, a conflict that is in danger of erupting onto a global scale. The player takes the role of a US soldier, part of the allied force fighting against outnumbering Chinese forces vying for control of the island. The game centres on a campaign narrative that gives the player a variety of roles in the allied forces ranging from a Marine Infantry, tank commander, Special Forces and helicopter captain. The game has an incredible realistic depiction of war with careful attention to the detail of the weapons, equipment and tactics of the armed forces. The action is varied from intense fire fights through to slower pace tactical decision making on how to best tackle the mission objectives.

The add-on will allow players to venture into a new arena, where they will be pitted against new foes for a chance at new items and spells. For 360 owners, new achievements have also been unlocked. Word on the Windows DLC will be announced soon, but no word as of yet.

The DLC will cost you 400 Microsoft Points, or $4.99.

The registrations mean nothing right now though, seeing as the publishers have delayed numerous launches for the beta. Right now, the space MMO scheduled for a release “later this year”, but not a lot of people can take those kinds of estimates seriously.

Currently, the closed beta is open to only a few select “family and friends”, so Jumpgate has a pretty small user base. However, the open beta is when the quarter of a million people will finally get a chance to try the game out. If you want to sign up, you can over at the Jumpgate site.

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It seems that Codemasters had today stepped forward to let us know that Operation Flashpoint: Dragon Rising will be hitting North American shelves on October 6th.

For those of you not familiar with this game, it will be a tactical FPS that gives users a reaslistic approach to military encounters.

Again, Operation Flashpoint: Dragon Rising will be out for the Xbox 360, Playstation 3 and PC on October 6th, 2009.

Codemasters has let us know the DiRT 2 will be released for the Playstation 3, Xbox 360, Wii, Nintendo DS and PSP on September 18th in the US, Septmber 8th in Europe and September 10th in the UK.

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Racing fans everywhere mourned the death of the great Colin McRae after his unfortunate helicopter accident back in 2007. Furthermore it left fans of the popular DiRT series wondering if the franchise would push on.

Well, despite the tragic death, 2008 rolled around and DiRT 2 was announced still sporting the Colin McRae branding. The game’s title isn’t the only appearance Colin McRae will be making as according to MTV Multiplayer, there will be some other subtle and not-so-subtle acknoledgements in his memory.

Apparantly, a large chunk of the game will have players working to qualify for a Colin McRae Memorial Cup. Additionally, Codemaster’s Mark Turosz was quoted to have said “You’ll hear other drivers talking about him. He’s the central figure in the narrative.”

Colin McRae: DiRT 2 is set to hit shelves for the Xbox 360, PS3 and PC in September of this year.

If you’ve been looking to get your hands on Overlord II but just can’t wait until its June 23rd release date you are in luck as a demo for the game has hit both the PC and PS3.

Xbox 360 gamers have had the chance to get their paws all over Overlord II as the demo was released on that platform last week.

Sure, the game looks cool, especially after watching the above trailer, but will Overlord II deliver? I guess I’ll have to go download the demo and check it out.

Despite securing the title of having the worlds largest playable game environment, FUEL may find its way onto store shelves a week later than originally anticipated.

We are going to have to hold judgement on this one until Codemasters comes out and confirms this one as VG247 (the site that first reported this) is based in the UK. Does this mean that US gamers wont be getting their FUEL fix until early June instead of May 26th as well?

Again, there is no telling until Codemasters actually tells us but then again, it is just a week. As for the PC version of FUEL, Codemasters originally said it will be released shortly after its console counterpart so if the delay stands true expect the PC version to also be delayed.

As you can see above, Asobo Studio’s has recently secured themelves a spot in the Guiness World Book of Records for the “largest playable videogame environment”.

The game Asobo will recieve the award for is FUEL, a racing title set in a world annihilated by global warming. Players will be able to take to the enormous open world on both two and four wheeled vehicles. How enormous you say?

Well, Destructoid says that the side of FUEL’s environment is 5,560 square miles, roughly the size of Trinidad & Tobago. So Rockstart, it looks like you will really have to go over the top for Grand Theft Auto V.

Debuting on the Wii and PSP this fall will be F1 2009, followed by F1 2010 on PC, PS3 and Xbox 360 sometime next year.

No other details were given except for a couple of screenshots.

Community manager Helios had this to say on the official forums: "Just wanted to confirm that as is the case with almost all of our major releases, OFP: DR is planned to have a demo released prior to launch for all platforms."

Operation Flashpoint: Dragon Rising is scheduled for release this summer on PC, PS3 and Xbox 360.

Even then, it appears Codemasters has enough faith in it to sign on to publish Leisure Suit Larry: Box Office Bust, according to a listing on its official website. Originally to be published by Sierra, the game was left without a publisher due to the Activision Blizzard merger.

Now due out this spring, the game is set to make parodies of movies without the involvement of series creator Al Lowe. It will be out on PC, PS3 and Xbox 360.

Codemasters today announced that off-road racing sequel DIRT 2 will be released this September. The company is yet, however, to provide a real look at the game, passing out ‘concept’ screenshots to the press.

The game will use the latest version of the EGO engine, which has powered recent titles from the publisher, including Race Driver GRID. DIRT 2 features a World Tour mode and fully-featured multiplayer support with social features across multiple racing disciplines.

DIRT 2 is being developed for the usual suspects – PC, PS3 and Xbox 360 – as well as less powerful platforms – Wii, PSP and DS.

Codemasters today re-announced the Operation Flashpoint sequel after two years, revealing that it is coming to PS3 and Xbox 360 alongside the PC. In addition, the game dropped the ‘2’ from its title and is now titled Operation Flashpoint: Dragon Rising.

Seeing as how Bohemia – series creators – have moved on to produce the ArmA franchise, Codemasters is developing the sequel internally. It makes use of the EGO engine, which was seen in action in Race Driver GRID and Colin McRae: DIRT.

Dragon Rising is due out this summer.

Codemasters has released a brand new trailer for their racing game, FUEL. Players can race on both four and two-wheeled vehicles on the no-boundaries playfield of over five thousand square miles.

The game is due for a release this year for the Xbox 360, PS3, and PC.

Gamers in the UK won’t be able to get their hands on the copy before February 6, 2009, though. Oddly, Australia will get it on December 12, with Europe (excluding UK) will get it on December 16.

The mythology-powered game is due out on PC, PS3 and Xbox 360.

The content is priced at 800 Microsoft points ($10) and also offers four new achievements for the Xbox 360 version. New cars include the McLaren F1 GTR, TVR Cerbera Speed 12, Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X, Honda S2000, Nissan GT-R, VW Nardo, Pontiac Firebird Trans AM and the Volvo C30.

Details of the PC release is promised “shortly” by Codemasters.

Rise of the Argonauts is in development for PC, PS3 and Xbox 360 and is concerned with the myth of Jason and his Argonauts as he tries to search for the Golden Fleece.

The game will honor and take inspiration from legendary driver Colin McRae, focusing on his late career. It will make use of an evolved version of the EGO engine that powered the first game as well as GRID; in fact, the studio has now tweaked the engine to get more out of the console hardware.

DiRT 2 will see extended replay features and a single-player career mode featuring real racing personalities, including Travis Pastrana and Ken Block.