British game developer earns right to print money

Codemasters has won the exclusive worldwide video-game rights to F1, after Sony’s contract expired. The British company, which created the Colin McRae and TOCA driving series, will develop a new generation of the F1 game franchise across multiple console platforms. Their first crack at creating a realistic F1 game will be launched in 2009.

Latest version of cult videogame passes the British censor

Back in the day, GTA used to be about stealing cars and little else. But GTA4, the much-anticipated sequel to GTA San Andreas, has somehow managed to get away with an 18 rating from the BBFC, despite including sexual references, prostitution, lap dancing, drug use, masturbation and strong violence: you can steal cars, bikes, trucks etc. too, of course. The game is due to be released at the end of April, for Xbox 360 and PlayStation3.