The BBC is reporting that David and Richard Darling have been made Commanders of the Order of the British Empire (CBE). The brothers helped found Codemasters in 1986, creating BMX and Jet Ski simulators and the popular Dizzy series of games for various computer systems. The Darlings left Codemasters in 2007, selling all of their outstanding shares in the company.

"For over 20 years David and Richard led Codemasters as it became one of the video game industry's great British success stories," said Rod Cousens, present head of Codemasters to the BBC. "Their drive and passion for creating the best in interactive entertainment will always be part of the industry's heritage and this recognition is well deserved."

Codemasters' most recent title, GRID released in early June.