Codemasters Games - LaunchBox Games Database

1NSANE

Windows - Released - November 24, 2000

1NSANE is an off-road racing game specially designed for multiplayer play. It's the first game to support Codemasters' multiplayer network where players can challenge each other for a game and gain points for a global ranking. The game has unique game modes never seen before in a racing game, like capture the flag, return the flag and destruction zone. The game doesn't have fixed damage models for the cars. Instead, each crash and collision dynamically deforms your car, depending on the point of impact and force. The damage will also affect the cars handling and top speed etc.

1st Division Manager

Atari ST - Released - 1992

1st Division Manager is a football management game where the player takes on a team of their choice in any of the top four English leagues. On the main menu there are four icons as well as some major information such as the player's name, the name of the player's club, current league position, a rating, and the account balance. The first icon from left is the picture of a computer and by clicking on it you will get to the main database menu where you can handle the players’ training, studying the coming fixtures and edit the teams or players. The second icon is a telephone and by clicking on it and you will be able to make a phone call to either the transfer market (for buying and selling players) or the the bank (to get a loan). The third icon is a notebook and by clicking on it you will see tables from all four divisions. The last icon is the picture of a football pitch and by pressing it you will get to your next match. After choosing your squad you will see the highlights of the match from a top-down perspective. After the match you will get reports about players being injured, results in the other matches, and the finances for that week.

1st Division Manager

Amstrad CPC - Released - 1992

3D Starfighter

Amstrad CPC - Released - December 25, 1987

3D Starfighter is a 3D shoot-'em-up where you must, using a set of cross-hairs shoot the rapidly approaching enemy craft, before they career into you and drain your shields. Use your lasers sparingly, for they also drain your energy. The player is in the role of a special agent whose mission is to deliver the Complete Hostile Alien Obliteration System (CHAOS) weapon to the population of a distant planet overrun by hostile aliens. Clear each space zone of hostiles before you encounter the ultimate goal, to destroy the enemy Battlestar.

3D Starfighter

Sinclair ZX Spectrum - Released - 1987

3D Starfighter is a 3D shoot-'em-up where you must use a set of cross-hairs to shoot the rapidly approaching enemy craft, before they career into you and drain your shields. Use your lasers sparingly, for they also drain your energy. The player is in the role a special agent whose mission is to deliver the Complete Hostile Alien Obliteration System (CHAOS) weapon to the population of a distant planet overrun by hostile aliens. Clear each space zone of hostiles before you encounter the ultimate goal, to destroy the enemy Battlestar.

4 Soccer Simulators

MS-DOS - Released - 1988

4 Soccer Simulators is a soccer game that includes 4 independent sub-games: 11-A-Side Soccer is a simulation of the default soccer rules. As the name implies, there are eleven players per team. Indoor Soccer is played with five players per team. There are less rules than in outdoor soccer, such as the absence of the corner kick. Street Soccer is played in the streets, with very few rules. Soccer Skills is a training game in which the player can practice penalties, sprints, corners, goalie skills, etc... All games except Soccer Skills support up to four players (two per team) and can be played against the computer in three difficulty levels.

4 Soccer Simulators

Sinclair ZX Spectrum - Released - 1988

This is it - THE soccer game! It's got everything - fouls, corners, goalkicks, penalties, throw-ins, off-side, and more. Play against the computer or your friends. Real 5-a-side soccer with full indoor rules. There's fast action and loads of goals because play isn't interrupted by throw-ins, corners or goalkicks - the ball just bounces off the walls! You've gotta train hard to be the best - 100m sprints, take penalties, goalie practice, press-ups, sit-ups and more - full circuit training!

750cc Grand Prix

Amstrad CPC - Released - December 25, 1989

750cc Grand Prix is an arcade-style racing game with the theme of Grand Prix motorcycle racing. There are six British tracks, including Silverstone, Thruxton and Brands Hatch. The player must finish in the top three in each race to progress, competing against up to seven other computer-controlled riders.

750cc Grand Prix

Sinclair ZX Spectrum - Released - 1991

The action in this motorcycle racing game takes place in a small box of the screen, but there’s a good reason for this – unlike virtually every other 8-bit motorcycle racing game, the screen tilts as you lean the bike into the corner, giving it a much more realistic feel. Six British racetracks are featured, with 3-lap races. You must finish in the top 3 of the 8-bike field to qualify for the next one. You will often need to pit for fuel and tires during the race. The other bikes get quite a head start on you by being able to accelerate more quickly, but the first few are usually quite easy to pass on the first lap.

Advanced Fruit Machine Simulator

Atari ST - Released - 1991

It's not a mega thrilling 3D shooter, but it does what it says on the box! This game was released on nearly every popular computer at the time, but it's good to see that it hasn't lost the fun on the port to the Amiga. It is a game for 1 - 4 players. Each player is given £1.50 stake money which is represented as a series of coins. These coins are fed into the machine by pressing the appropriate action key, zero feeds in £1 for example. Once the machine has been fed all the player has to do is spin the reels and see what happens. When a winning combination appears the game offers the chance to gamble it for a higher or lower win. Rather than getting a gambling addiction and hanging with crackheads and the like, have a go at this game - It's fun, fun, fun all the way and you won't have the debt collectors chasing you!

Advanced Pinball Simulator

Sinclair ZX Spectrum - Released - October 1, 1987

Part of Codemasters' original budget-price range, this pinball game aimed to put fast & furious action first. The table design features extra flippers on both sides, which are at the bases of sections of features. The best scores can be achieved by repeatedly bashing away at sections of blocks. The essential theme of the table is of magic and wizardry, with the targets to be lit including the word 'MAGIC' as well as a weather potion and a magic cottage. Trapdoors must be shot open to get their bonuses, then shot shut again to prevent the ball being lost in them. Extra balls are offered every 10,000 points.

Advanced Pinball Simulator

Commodore 64 - Released - 1989

Advanced Rugby Simulator

Atari ST - Released - 1989

Seven-a-side rugby union is brought to life in this budget game. The action is viewed from the side, although kicks to the posts are played from a behind-the-posts perspective. Scrums and line-outs are incorporated for as realistic a game as possible given the player restriction. A tournament can be played with up to 8 players, with as many computer teams as required to fill the gaps.

Advanced Ski Simulator

Atari ST - Released - 1988

aka Professional Ski Simulator (on the 8-bit platforms) Players have to guide a skier down the piste within the specified time limit. The ski is against a competitor but the clock is the main enemy because if the player doesn't cross the finishing posts by the time the clock runs out, it is game over. The controls are fairly simple: left and right on the joystick rotates the skier and the fire button propels the player character forward with his sticks. Avoid obstacles such as trees, gates, or log cabins.

Advanced Ski Simulator

Commodore Amiga - Released - 1989

Players have to guide a skier down the piste in the specified time limit. The ski is against a competitor but the clock is the main enemy because if the player doesn't cross the finishing posts in time it is game over. The controls are fairly simple: left and right on the joystick rotates the skier and the fire button propels the player character forward with his sticks. Avoid obstacles such as trees, gates or log cabins.

AJAX Club Football 2005

Windows - October 28, 2004

The follow-up edition to Codemasters' multi-title soccer franchise (each dedicated to a single team in the UK and continental European football league and featuring unique presentation and other team-specific aspects), the 2005 series is powered by an accelerated game engine and new animation system to deliver faster and more responsive gameplay for precise control on the pitch. With twice the amount of official team content in each game, great skill moves and new game modes including Career, Practice and classic Scenarios (plus new clubs added to the line-up), the new Club Football 2005 range will bring players even closer to the heart of the action and the heart of their team.

American Idol

Nintendo Game Boy Advance - Released - November 11, 2003

Complete with a computer generated Randy Jackson, Paula Abdul, and Simon Cowell, with trademark insults, American Idol is a music-based, rhythm-action game that will allow you to create, style, and train a contestant for the competition. Once styled and trained you'll see your contestant progress through the auditions, various heats, and then, hopefully, make it to the grand final. You'll need quick fingers as you match the right combination of buttons to what's displayed on the screen helping your contestant sing a sweet harmony and dance to the rhythm of the song. Get it wrong and your voice fades and goes out of tune as the judges and later the audience grow unsettled.

American Idol

Sony Playstation 2 - Released - November 11, 2003

Arcade Flight Simulator

Sinclair ZX Spectrum - Released - 1989

This arcade game allows you to know what it was like to fly different aircraft from different points in time. You can fly a bi-plane from WW1 over Germany, a WW2 plane over Pearl Harbour and a Fighter Plane in WW3. After dispatching all the enemy planes you must go back to your base to collect a bomb. Then you must go back into enemy territory to drop the bomb on enemy HQ. While fighting keep an eye on your fuel. To re-fuel you must fly low over a fuel dump. The game is a birds eye view of the battle area. You can control your direction and altitude. You play the group captain who has to kill the enemy and destroy the bases. You have three lives to do this.

Arcade Flight Simulator

Amstrad CPC - Released - 1989

ArchLord

Windows - Released - October 3, 2006

In this massively-multiplayer online game, ArchLord features an advanced player-vs-player combat system, utilizing sprawling free battle areas and special guild battlefields that enables players to battle in fearsome guild versus guild battles. With an ever-evolving storyline of conquest and betrayal, ArchLord presents an epic adventure in which players band together as they quest for the ancient relics of the Archons. Each relic bestows incredible power on those who possess it and when relics are combined they deliver ultimate mastery over the fundamental forces of creation for there can only be one Archlord! Every month, one player will take control of the world, and with it the opportunity to wreak havoc on their cowering enemies as the player gains control of supreme global Archlord powers!

Armourdillo

Commodore 64 - Released - 1987

For centuries, the peaceful planet of Mobanti lived in total isolation and tranquility, and had no understanding of war and destruction until an alien race from a distant galaxy known as the Milky Way invaded them. Mobantians had no way of defending themselves, so it was clear that extinction was just around the corner unless action was taken. The leader sent out scouts, who were wise in the ways of disguise and dexterity, to penetrate their strongholds to find out the secrets of warfare. The few scouts that has returns from their mission said that their world had been at wall throughout the entire evolution, and advances in technology meant that they developed weapons that were too powerful enough for their leaders to handle, and in one confrontation they destroyed their own planet. The scouts went on to say that they were the last survivors from that planet they called Earth. Mobanti's crust has very little metal, and that is way Mobantians did not built machines. Instead, the scientists have used biological technology to create living structures in the society. They have combined their old technology with this new machine's technology to create Armourdillo, Mobanti's first - and hopefully last – fighting machine. Armourdillo must be driven to the far left of each city to pick up survivors – by deactivating a force field and picking up the pods that contain the survivors - and drive them to the emergency escape tunnel on the far right. Only one survivor can be carried at any given time, and while it is doing this, the machine will be attacked by the alien forces, but Armourdillo has a unlimited supply of missiles which can be used to destroy them.

Arsenal Club Football 2005

Windows - Released - October 8, 2004

Ashes Cricket 2009

Nintendo Wii - Released - August 7, 2009

According to the game, the game includes an intuitive, interactive bowling control scheme and dynamic and intuitive batting, with greater coverage and shot choice than previous games. The game also features official Hawk-Eye visualisations during play. The game features commentary by Tony Greig, Jonathan Agnew, Shane Warne, Ian Bishop and Sir Ian Botham.

Ashes Cricket 2009

Windows - Released - August 7, 2009

Ashes 2009 is the most impressive take on the gentlemen's sport yet. With official licensed players from England and Australia in addition to familiar players from the other Test-playing nations, and all modes of the game available, Ashes 2009 presents the best cricketing fun for upto four players on the PC.

ATV: All Terrain Vehicle Simulator

Sinclair ZX Spectrum - Released - 1987

Viewed side on, and with a split screen 2-player option, this game simulated the then-new All Terrain Vehicles in an action-based way. The game features a succession of courses, which must be navigated in 30 seconds. You must run to the vehicle initially, and will also have to manually remount if you fall off - all costing you more precious time. Careful use of the wheelies and jumps is crucial to completion. Each hazard must be taken at the right speed, which you'll learn through experience.

Bella Sara

Nintendo DS - Released - October 3, 2008

Bella Sara is a life-simulation and puzzle video game released for Nintendo DS and Microsoft Windows in North America and the PAL region in October 2008. The game is based on the trading card and website for girls Bella Sara. It will immerse the player in a world filled with fantasy horses, with the ability to ride, care for, accessorize and trade those horses with friends over Wi-Fi. In addition, players will be able to discover secret items, exclusive cards and codes to activate on the official website.

Big Foot

Amstrad CPC - Released - 1990

Footsy the Bigfoot has vowed to rescue his girlfriend, who has been locked inside a cage by a sadistic madman. To set her free, Footsy must blow the lock open using TNT, but the only problem with this is that there are two breaks in the cable that need to be repaired. So Footsy has to walk through a series of environments in an attempt to repair the cable. In the meantime, he has to jump over lava pools, throw rocks at swarms of bees, and eat spinach and fairy cakes to replenish energy he may lose along the way.

Big Nose the Caveman

Atari ST - Released - 1992

Long, long time ago (but not necessarily in a galaxy far, far away), there was a caveman named Big Nose. One day he went out of his cave and saw a pterodactyl flying around. "That will be my dinner", - thought Big Nose, took out his trusty club and ran after the winged reptile. Naturally, his quest for nutrition became much longer and more dangerous than he had ever imagined... In this platform action game, you guide Big Nose through prehistoric levels, fighting prehistoric animals of various kinds. Big Nose starts out with his club, but will gain other, more powerful weapons. During your quest you can collect bones, which are the currency of the game. There are shops in which you can buy weapons and various spells that you'll be able to cast.

Bigfoot

Sinclair ZX Spectrum - Released - 1988

Billy the Kid

Sinclair ZX Spectrum - Released - 1989

Take on the role of the most famous outlaw of them all - Billy the Kid. Come out with both guns blazing in the game of Western Gunslinging action! Your first task is to practice your shooting skills until you are good enough to be a real outlaw. Shoot cans and bottles off posts and keep cans in the air by continuously shooting them until you prove that you're a true sharp shooter. If you get through this first section you decide to rob a bank but unfortunately for you the law catches up with you and you get trapped inside. You must shoot your way out and get rid of all of the posse. But don't kill civilians or you'll lose valuable points!

Blade Warrior

Amstrad CPC - Released - 1989

History says that in 1479, the evil Squire Helfyre's vicious dominance of the village of loxton came abruptly to an end. The townsfolk had had enough - over the preceding 40 years, Helfyre had cause many dark things to happen. Late one winters night, the populace marched on Helfyre's castle, dragging Him from his bed, swiftly decapitating him then burning the mutilated and lifeless corpse. How were the simple townsfolk to know that he would live on? Helfyre's faithful manservant recovered most of the charred remains and laid them in a secret tomb, from where Helfyre would carry on his black arts in the guise of a hideous and all powerful DEATH DEMON . . . Now, on the eve of the 200th anniversary of that terrible night, you the BLADE WARRIOR must reunite Helfyre's missing skill with the rest of his remains to finally lay the Demon to rest. The townsfolk will at last be released from their seemingly endless nightmare. Go now, BLADE WARRIOR, for it is ten minutes to the witching hour - you must complete your mission before the church clock strikes the hour and an unholy orgy of violence and destruction is released . . .

Blade Warrior

Sinclair ZX Spectrum - Released - 1988

History says that in 1479, the evil Squire Helfyre's vicous dominance of the village of loxton came abruptly to an end. The townsfolk had had enough - over the preceding 40 years, Helfyre had cause many dark things to happen. Late one winters night, the populace marched on Helfyre's castle, dragging Him from his bed, swiftly decapitating him then burning the mutilated and lifeless corpse. How were the simple townsfolk to know that he would live on? Helfyre's faithful manservant recovered most of the charred remains and laid them in a secret tomb, from where Helfyre would carry on his black arts in the guise of a hideous and all powerful DEATH DEMON . . . Now, on the eve of the 200th anniversary of that terrible night, you the BLADE WARRIOR must reunite Helfyre's missing skill with the rest of his remains to finally lay the Demon to rest. The townsfolk will at last be released from their seemingly endless nightmare. Go now, BLADE WARRIOR, for it is ten minutes to the witching hour - you must complete your mission before the church clock strikes the hour and an unholy orgy of violence and destruction is released . . .

Bliss Island

Sony PSP - Released - December 8, 2006

In the game, players take on the role of Hoshi the Zwooph, a small blue fluffy creature with a long trunk, as he competes in loads of mini games that revolve around his unique ability to expel precision puffs of air at high velocity from his trunk - the game's signature and unique gameplay mechanic. Hoshi's great puffs can be used to bounce or control objects in the game world to complete individual challenges such as diverting pieces of falling fruit into hungry mouths, or blowing creatures around an obstacle course.

Bliss Island

Microsoft Xbox 360 - Released - January 6, 2010

For fun, competitive, addictive, bite-sized gaming venture into the world of Bliss Island. With over 80 unique challenges Bliss Island is the perfect pick up and play game. Give it a go and help Hoshi today!

BMX Freestyle

Amstrad CPC - Released - 1989

BMX Freestyle is a multi-event game where you and another player attempt six freestyle events on a BMX bike. Each event has a qualifying standard and must be completed before moving onto the next event. If all events have been completed then you repeat them with a higher qualifying standard. The joystick or keyboard is used to control your BMX. The events are: Wheelies Trial: You must pull a wheelie and keep the wheel up for over 45 metres by holding right to lift the wheel and let it go to lower it. If two players are playing then the screen is split into two with both players attempting the event at the same time. Ramp Jumps: Waggling left to right as fast as you can, you must approach a ramp and when on the ramp press fire to kick. You need to clear your friends lying on the ground and reach a distance of 16 meters or more. The screen is split into two for two players. Half Pipe: You must ride up each side of the ramp and complete 13 turns within one minute, you hold left when moving left and right to move right. Each player takes it in turns to play. Slow Race: You have to move towards a finish line but in the slowest time possible and have to finish over 45 seconds to qualify. You move left and right as gentle as possible without falling off the bike. Two players attempt the event at the same time. 1/4 Pipe High Jump: You hold right to approach half of a half pipe ramp and you must jump over 6 meters. When you are close to the highest height you can reach, you press fire to turn so you can land back down safely. Each player takes it in turn to play this event. Tricks Track: You have one minute to pull off as many tricks as you can and the qualifying score is 2500 points. Every time you pull off a trick you see some judges giving you a score. Both players attempt this event at the same time.

BMX Freestyle

Sinclair ZX Spectrum - Released - 1989

BMX Simulator

Microsoft MSX - Released - 1986

This is an overhead-viewed racing game similar in style to Super Sprint. There are 7 courses of increasing difficulty, incorporating ramps and bumps which significantly affect the bike's handling. Each course has a time limit you must complete 3 laps of the course within, or it's game over. The further inside the time limit you are, the more points you score. There's a computer opponent, but the scoring isn't affected by whether you beat him just so long as you qualify. There is a two-player mode. A unique feature at the time is the action replay, which can be viewed in slow motion.

BMX Simulator

Commodore Plus 4 - Released - 1986

BMX Simulator

Amstrad CPC - Released - 1987

BMX Simulator

Atari ST - Released - 1988

BMX Simulator

Atari 800 - Released - 1986

BMX Simulator is an overhead race game similar to Super Sprint. The player must race against another player, or the computer, around a series of seven different bicycle motocross (BMX) tracks. There is also a time limit to be beaten. Only two cyclists can compete in each race. The race can be viewed in slow-motion action replay afterwards.

BMX Simulator

Nintendo Entertainment System - Unreleased - 1992

BMX Simulator

Sinclair ZX Spectrum - Released - 1987

BMX Simulator is a sports arcade video game released by Codemasters in 1986 for the Commodore 64 and later ported to other home computer systems. It was followed by two sequels, BMX Simulator 2 and Professional BMX Simulator, and was part of a series of games that included ATV Simulator, Grand Prix Simulator and Professional Ski Simulator. BMX Simulator is an overhead race game similar to Super Sprint. The player must race against another player, or the computer, around a series of seven different bicycle motocross (BMX) tracks. There is also a time limit to be beaten. Only two cyclists can compete in each race. The race can be viewed in slow-motion action replay afterwards.

BMX Simulator 2

Amstrad CPC - Released - 1989

BMX Simulator 2 is a sequel to the game BMX Simulator. It still looks and plays like the first game but instead of two riders racing there are now four. Also instead of just one terrain there is now two, Dirt and Quarry. Dirt racing is still the same as the first game but Quarry racing is classed as expert and you can choose the thickness of your tyres and the chain wheel size. The game is still viewed from above and the joystick steers your rider while the fire button speeds up and slows down the rider.

BMX Simulator 2

Sinclair ZX Spectrum - Released - 1989

Bodycount

Microsoft Xbox 360 - Released - August 30, 2011

Bodycount is a first person shooter set in a wartorn future in Africa and Asia. Equipped with a arsenal of weapons, grenades, mines and devastating airstrikes, the former soldier Jackson working for the 'Network' is the game's protagonist. Chain kills and perform skilled headshots through cover to maximize points that gives you the opportunity to use special upgrades as you hunt down the mysterious 'Target', an organisation that has plans for a new world order. Use destruction of objects and walls to move through open-ended levels and battle enemies who'll work together in squads to chase you down. Online and cooperative modes are included.

Bodycount

Sony Playstation 3 - Released - August 30, 2011

Bodycount is a first person shooter set in a wartorn future in Africa and Asia. Equipped with a arsenal of weapons, grenades, mines and devastating airstrikes, the former soldier Jackson working for the 'Network' is the game's protagonist. Chain kills and perform skilled headshots through cover to maximize points that gives you the opportunity to use special upgrades as you hunt down the mysterious 'Target', an organization that has plans for a new world order. Use destruction of objects and walls to move through open-ended levels and battle enemies who'll work together in squads to chase you down. Online and cooperative modes are included.

Brian Lara Cricket

Sony Playstation - Released - December 8, 1998

FULL 3D ENVIRONMENT The action takes place in a full 3D environment enabling a true tv-style presentation. Using up to 16 fixed camera angles and many more 'director' selected ones you can tailor the view to find the ideal personal angle to play from or to watch the action replays. Includes the dynamic 'Helmet Cam' for first person play. A VARIETY OF TOURNAMENTS - World cup - using the 1996 tournament format - Test series - play a 1,2,3,4,5 or 6 match series - Test season - steer your team through between 1 and 7 seasons of test cricket. Play test series all around the world in a schedule closely mapped to the real thing. - Knockout tournament - a straight one day knockout tournament involving 8 teams - World series - play in a tournament of day / night matches - Friendlies - customise your match type. Change the format (1 day or unlimited overs), number of days, number of overs, number of innings, pitch type, weather, location and white or colour kits.

Brian Lara Cricket

Sega Genesis - Released - May 12, 1995

Brian Lara wrote his name into the record books with a majestic innings of 375 for West Indies, the highest score ever in a test match. Just weeks later, he was again in record-breaking form reaching a phenomenal 501 not out for Warwickshire, the greatest score achieved in first class cricket. Now it's your turn to compete against the world's top teams. Whether you play test matches or exciting one day internationals, you'll have full control over batting, bowling and fielding. Brian Lara cricket is the most authentic simulation ever.

Brian Lara Cricket 96

Sega Genesis - Released - May 17, 1996

Brian Lara Cricket 96 is an updated version of Brian Lara Cricket on the SEGA Genesis. It is basically the same game, with updated sprites and roster. The game features international matches, English county matches (with 18 teams) and 6 classic historical matches (from 1960 to 1994). Also available are the World Cup competition (with 12 national teams) and a Test Series. The game also features a team editor, battery back-up save and one to four multiplayer mode.

Brian Lara International Cricket 2005

Microsoft Xbox - Released - July 21, 2005

Brian Lara International Cricket 2005 (BLIC) (also known as Ricky Ponting Cricket in Australia and New Zealand) is a cricket video game from Codemasters, available on Xbox, PlayStation 2 and Windows PC platforms. released on 21 July 2005, which was the first day of the 2005 Ashes series. The game is followed by Brian Lara International Cricket 2007 (Ricky Ponting International Cricket 2007 in Australia and New Zealand and Yuvraj Singh International Cricket in India).

Brian Lara International Cricket 2005

Sony Playstation 2 - Released - July 21, 2005

Brian Lara International Cricket 2007

Microsoft Xbox 360 - Released - 2007

This entry into the Brian Lara/Ricky Ponting Cricket series features all the teams and venues of the 2007 Cricket World Cup, as well as the Champions Trophy one-day event, fast-paced Twenty20 matches, and full-length 5-day Test matches. Player names outside those tournaments are fictional. There are more bowling styles, including increased reverse swing as the ball ages. Reflex catches from slips, extra run-outs and stumpings are added to the fielding. Batting now includes realistic modeling of shots off the edges of the bat, and a graceful sweep shot. Computer AI plays a more attacking arcade-like game. Gameplay is offline or online tournaments (on PC and XBox 360, a first for a cricket game) with up to 16 players. Players can create their own dream team of the world's best cricketers, or try one of the new tutorials to build up cricketing knowledge. A roving team of five commentators cover the various matches.

Brian Lara International Cricket 2007

Sony Playstation 2 - Released - March 23, 2007

Bubble Bobble Revolution

Nintendo DS - Released - November 24, 2005

Bubble Bobble Revolution is an update of the classic arcade game, Bubble Bobble. In this DS exclusive version, Bub and Bob tackle 100 all-new levels with a larger playing field, as well as all-new methods of attacking foes, such as the Rolling Bubble, which lets your dino trap themselves in a bubble and bounce against the walls, knocking out any enemies. The game also features use of the touch screen, which is used for a bonus game where you must turn on fans to keep bubbles up in the air, and the microphone, which you must blow into to briefly activate fans in certain stages. Included as a bonus is the original arcade version of Bubble Bobble, but unlike Bubble Bobble Old & New for the Game Boy Advance, this version does not include single-cart multiplayer.

Bubble Dizzy

Sinclair ZX Spectrum - Released - 1991

Bubble Dizzy is an arcade style action video game developed by the Oliver Twins and published in November 1990 by Codemasters for the Amstrad, Spectrum, MS-DOS, Atari ST, Commodore 64 and Amiga. The game involves Dizzy being forced to walk the plank of a pirate ship and from the sea bed use bubbles to float back to the surface and dry land. Like Dizzy Down the Rapids, this game derived from a mini-game found in The Fantastic Adventures of Dizzy.

Bubble Dizzy

Atari ST - Released - 1992

Bubble Dizzy eschews the usual arcade adventure format of Dizzy games, instead being a simple action game. You must guide Dizzy through the underwater worlds, collecting pearls as you go. Dizzy starts at the bottom of the sea, and you have to get him to the top. You do this by jumping across bubbles, which only have a limited time before bursting. Enemies to avoid include sharks, octopuses and swordfish. Dizzy has limited oxygen, but more can be collected from O2 canisters. After completing a level, you get a bonus for the amount of pearls you collected and the amount of oxygen you have left.

Bubble Dizzy

Amstrad CPC - Released - 1991

By Fair Means or Foul

Amstrad CPC - Released - 1988

The game can be played either as a two-player versus game or single-player against the computer. The objective of the one player game is to attempt to become the World Champion by defeating six opponents. The opponents become progressively more difficult to beat. The player can then continue to defend their title against difficult opponents. The game features a wide range of moves including fair moves (punches, jabs, uppercuts) and foul moves (kicks, knees, head butts, groin punches) as well as blocks and dodging moves. Foul moves can be made when the referee is not looking but lead to a loss of 'chance' (or life) if seen. Indicators on screen let the player know when the referee is likely to notice foul moves. Successful hits reduce the opponent's energy bar. When the energy bar reaches zero, the player is knocked out but this just ends the round. The player with the lowest energy at the end of the round loses a 'chance'. As the game is played, members of the audience make comments which are shown on screen as speech bubbles.

By Fair Means or Foul

Commodore 64 - Released - 1988

The 8-bit game features illegal moves such as kicks and groin punches. There is a referee, so you'll have to wait for him to look away before using those moves. Fights last 15 rounds, and a knockout ends that round, not the entire fight.

Cannon Fodder

Nintendo Game Boy Color - Released - December 5, 2000

Don't wait till you see the whites of their eyes! Don't kid yourself it will all be over by Christmas! Don't try to shut out the screams! And don't forget to wash your hands afterwards. CANNON FODDER. War has never been so much fun!

Captain Dynamo

MS-DOS - Released - 1993

Insane genius Austen van Flyswatter has stolen a huge collection of diamonds, and retrieving them involves navigating a succession of fiendishly-designed arrangements of platforms and traps. Does that sound like a job for a retired superhero? Captain Dynamo thinks so, and aims to recapture them for their rightful owner. Gameplay is platform-based, with 12 (6 in Amiga version) vertically-scrolling levels, each containing around 50 diamonds - the more of these you can collect, the higher your score. Some will require advance planning to reach, while you will often be dependent on booster pads to reach the higher sections of a level.

Captain Dynamo

Atari ST - Released - 1992

Insane genius Austen van Flyswatter has stolen a huge collection of diamonds, and retrieving them involves navigating a succession of fiendishly-designed arrangements of platforms and traps. Does that sound like a job for a retired superhero? Captain Dynamo thinks so, and aims to recapture them for their rightful owner. Gameplay is platform-based, with 12 vertically-scrolling levels, each containing around 50 diamonds - the more of these you can collect, the higher your score. Some will require advance planning to reach, while you will often be dependent on booster pads to reach the higher sections of a level.

Championship Jet Ski Simulator

Commodore 64 - Released - 1989

Championship Jet Ski Simulator allows one or two players to race a jet ski against computer riders over a number of laps on various courses. There are three areas to race in: docks, lakes and coastline. There are a number of courses in each area and you have to complete a number of laps within a time limit to move onto the next course. There are numbered buoys on the courses that you have to ride between: if you miss a set then you don't complete a lap. The game is viewed from above and the whole course is shown on the screen. There are two difficulty levels, which set different time limits.

Championship Jet Ski Simulator

Amstrad CPC - Released - 1989

Jet Bike Simulator allows one or two players to race a jet ski against computer riders over a number of laps on various courses. There are three areas to race in: docks, lakes and coastline. There are a number of courses in each area and you have to complete a number of laps within a time limit to move onto the next course. There are numbered buoys on the courses that you have to ride between: if you miss a set then you don't complete a lap. The game is viewed from above and the whole course is shown on the screen. There are two difficulty levels, which set different time limits.

Championship Jet Ski Simulator

Sinclair ZX Spectrum - Released - 1989

CJ in the USA

Sinclair ZX Spectrum - Released - 1991

The follow-up to CJ's Elephant Antics, in which we find that The Hunter has kidnapped CJ's brothers and sisters and trapped them at various points around the USA. Needless to say, young CJ sets off to rescue them. The game is a standard platform title, in which you can shoot peanuts at your enemies, or use bombs you collect. You start with 9 lives, which sounds generous, but the levels are full of spikes and bad guys which can come to get you at any point. The enemies include policemen, Indians, dogs and burly American footballers (quite a stereotypical view of Americans there). Each level has a guardian at the end.

CJ Elephant Fugitive

Sega Game Gear - Released - 1994

Accused of a crime he did not commit - CJ Elephant is imprisoned in a Zoo. Using advanced peanut propelling weaponry, an uncanny ability to find explosive charges and a handy umbrella he promptly escapes. Now he must flee London, push on to Paris, across the Alps and career through Cairo until he finally makes it home to Africa.

CJ in the USA

MS-DOS - Released - 1993

CJ's Elephant Antics

Commodore 64 - Released - January 1, 1991

CJ the baby elephant has fled captivity, and is desperate to reach his home in Africa. That means trekking halfway around the world, armed only with an infinite supply of peanuts and a handful of bombs (fortunately more can be collected as you go along). You start with nine lives, but the game's design is such that a lot of deaths will be unexpected, so prior knowledge of the layouts is essential to get through most sections of the five levels without losing lives. The two-player mode involves the screen following the lead player, so the latter can lose lives by getting too far behind. With lots of precise jumps across vertically-progressing ledges involved, a lot of skill and timing is required.

CJ's Elephant Antics

Sinclair ZX Spectrum - Released - 1991

Clive Barker's Jericho

Sony Playstation 3 - Released - October 23, 2007

The Bible tells us that God created Adam as an image of himself - that is not true. It is also not true that Adam was the first thinking being to walk upon the earth. In the beginning was the Firstborn. The Firstborn was a true image of God. Perfect to the core, a creature with no sex, neither dark nor light and both beautiful and terrible to behold. God feared his creation and left it unfinished, banishing it to the Abyss and created Adam instead with all his flaws. But the Firstborn had already touched the Earth. Leaving behind a taint so powerful that even God's expulsion couldn't keep it from breaking through into the mortal world to reclaim it's birthright. In a remote desert in the Middle East the Earth was wounded. Eon after eon the Firstborn continued to fester, breaking down the fabric of reality as human civilization flourished around it. According to an ancient prophecy the Firstborn will successfully break through into the mortal world seven times. Bringing with it diseases, corruption and perversity until seven mystics come and sacrifice themselves to drive it back into the abyss. This has already happened six times. Now once again the ground under the city called Al-Khali trembles as the Firstborn enters the world one last time to either be defeated in a last battle or find eternal freedom. During the centuries every civilisation made sure that those seven mystics would stand ready to defeat the Firstborn and this hasn't changed. Known as the Jericho Squad they are now called to Al-Kahli. The city in which one travels further back in time as he ventures deeper into its heart until he reaches the beginning of all. The game is a pretty straight-forward First Person Shooter but every one of the seven members of the Jericho Squad has different abilities and uses different weapons. While Cpt. Devin Ross uses the Patrioteer (a combination of shotgun and assault rifle) and is besides Father Paul Rawlings the only member of the team that can heal wounded teammates, Sgt. Wilhelmina "Billie" Church is more of a samurai. She uses a Nodachi as a melee-weapon and a rapid-fire sub-machine gun in addition to Blood magic which allows her to summon either a Blood or a Fire Ward. Although your teammates do a pretty good job on their own, later on you have the ability to take over one of them and do whatever you want to do yourself. The squad is also divided into two teams which you can give the orders "Hold" or "Follow" which comes in handy if you position one team to cover your six and take the rest with you into the fight. The health system is somewhat similar to games like Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six: Vegas or Call of Duty. This means that there are no health packs scattered around. When you're hit you have to search for cover to regenerate. If you are hurt badly enough you'll go to the ground but as mentioned Ross and Rawlings can bring you back to life. The game only ends if you can't be healed fast enough or both Ross and Rawlings are dead.

Clive Barker's Jericho

Microsoft Xbox 360 - Released - October 23, 2007

Clive Barker's Jericho is a squad-based Action/Horror game based on an original concept and story by acclaimed horror writer and film maker Clive Barker. The most ancient of evils has broken through into our world and is threatening to spread its taint across the whole of the earth unless it's stopped. At ground zero lies the Middle Eastern city of Al-Khali, a modern city built atop the ancient ruins of a dozen previous conquerors. All attempts of contacting the citizens of the city have failed. With tensions already running high in the region, this is just the sort of thing that could trigger the apocalypse... In Clive Barker's Jericho, players assume the role of the leader of the Jericho Squad - a seven man Special Forces strike team that protects U.S. interests against paranormal threats. Each member of the squad is an expert in modern warfare as well as their own different para-psychological disciplines, including clairvoyance, alchemy, blood magic, exorcism, etc. Players must lead the Jericho Squad into the flaming ruins of the city, moving block by block towards the dimensional rift tearing away at its heart. Along the way, they encounter the horrific armies of hellish denizens that now rule the city and corrupt everything they touch. As players incrementally approach the source of evil, they will have to rely less and less on traditional weapons and instead focus on the combined psychic talents of the Jericho Squad.

Club Football 2005: AC Milan

Microsoft Xbox - Released - October 8, 2004

Club Football 2005 is a series of 21 club-specific football games. Each version has its own opening sequence, menu graphics, and packaging as well as a Club Album that contains facts and memorabilia from each clubs present. When playing the game you earn credits that can be used to unlock features as pictures and video clips. The gameplay from last years game has been improved with a new animation system as well as some new skills including dummies, close control and fakes. The game comes with several different game modes. You can play in Domestic, European and Custom leagues and tournaments. The Career mode lets you create yourself in the game to play with your team. Several scenarios has been included allows you to play classic matches from the history of your club. For new players is the practice mode that lets you prepare for the big matches.

Club Football 2005: AJAX Amsterdam

Microsoft Xbox - Released - October 15, 2004

Club Football 2005: Birmingham City

Microsoft Xbox - Released - October 15, 2004

Birmingham City - Club Football 2005 will bring you even closer to the heart of the action and the heart of your favourite team. Play a real game of football, with fast and fluid gameplay. The Precision Trigger feature - gives you all new on pitch control and a more responsive match engine with new match features, which means you will get an immediate response from your team-mates as you play in Domestic, European and Custom matches and tournaments. Play as over 250 Clubs in 2-8 player Multiplayer and with the most powerful player editor ever, you can re-create yourself in perfect visual detail - making this is the ultimate game for Birmingham City fans.

Club Football 2005: FC Barcelona

Microsoft Xbox - Released - October 15, 2004

FC Barcelona - Club Football 2005 will bring you even closer to the heart of the action and the heart of your favourite team. Play a real game of football, with fast and fluid gameplay get an immediate response from your team-mates as you play in Domestic, European and Custom matches and tournaments.