Codemasters' go-to driving dev departs
Gavin Raeburn, the guy who may be most responsible for beloved Codies-brand racers like DiRT 2 and GRID, has resigned from the company, VG247 reports. After a stint lasting more than 20 years, the former executive producer has "moved on to pastures new," said Gavin Cheshire, VP of Codemasters Development.
Cheshire added, "it's positive for any individual to move when they feel they're at the top." "[Raeburn] leaves having built an incredibly talented team that's led by key players who will drive our racing portfolio forward." There's no word on where Raeburn is headed, but there's a good chance it's Disney World.
Cheshire added, "it's positive for any individual to move when they feel they're at the top." "[Raeburn] leaves having built an incredibly talented team that's led by key players who will drive our racing portfolio forward." There's no word on where Raeburn is headed, but there's a good chance it's Disney World.












Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
Captain Planet [Planeteer | Power of Captain Planet] @ Oct 1st 2009 1:41PM
$10 says he left because he couldn't bare to work in a place that conjured up the worst piece of marketing trash ever: http://www.dirtytats.com.
Peter Moore - peterfuckingmoore.blogspot.com @ Oct 1st 2009 1:54PM
Dirty tats? Psh. I'll show you some real dirty tats.
Captain Planet [Planeteer | Power of Captain Planet] @ Oct 1st 2009 2:08PM
I saw that one already Peter. I still curl up into a ball and shout, "Gov'ment came and took mah baby.." everytime I see a, umm, 'sea horse'.
REIGN x 777 @ Oct 1st 2009 4:53PM
I think you mean BEST piece of marketing ever.
glitched @ Oct 1st 2009 1:53PM
Loves me some dirt 2. What other racing games out there have the detail to show tire side wall deformations during their replay? serious question here. I've never seen it before
Joanna D @ Oct 1st 2009 2:09PM
If he is the man who is responsible for the total destruction of both the Colin McRae and ToCA series, then good riddance!
Lunastra78 (PSN: lunastra78) @ Oct 1st 2009 2:10PM
I hope there'll be another GRID down the line.
jynxycat @ Oct 1st 2009 2:26PM
I saw the Monster drink banner in the background and thought it was another DSG-like theme going on ._.
Big_Lozbowski [Planeteer | Power of Shomer Shabbos] @ Oct 1st 2009 2:50PM
Joystiq has been brought to you today by Monster Energy drinks, the Letter 'P' and the number '8'
JWRIGHT @ Oct 1st 2009 2:28PM
Polyphony Digital probably recruited him to help finish GT5.
Neuromancer @ Oct 1st 2009 2:39PM
Awesome games, I am very interested in what this guy does next.
thecmoneyshow @ Oct 1st 2009 11:22PM
Dirt 2 and Grid (and BurnOut Paradise) are the BEST racing games of this console generation!
Reaper man @ Oct 4th 2009 6:56AM
Man, haven't had a Monster in a whi- OH GOD DAMN IT.