The Codemasters Software Company Limited

Founded in 1986 by brothers David and Richard Darling, The Codemasters Software Company Limited began in Warwickshire, UK and built its reputation in the late 1980s and 1990s supplying budget home-computer titles and expanding into full-priced console and PC releases. Headquartered in the UK (historic addresses in Southam/Leamington Spa and later Guildford), the company acted as both developer and publisher across multiple in-house studios and international branches. Over decades its catalogue ranges from early 8‑bit releases to major racing franchises such as the Colin McRae/DiRT series and numerous licensed sports and strategy releases. The game entries below, including versions and later rereleases grouped in this archive, span systems such as Windows, Amiga, Commodore 64, ZX Spectrum, PlayStation 2, Amstrad CPC, Atari ST, DOS, Xbox, and Xbox 360.