London - Colin McRae, a World Rally Championship driver perhaps best known to gamers in connection with Codemasters' line of racing video games bearing his name and likeness, was killed this weekend when a helicopter he was piloting crashed in Scotland. "Everyone at Codemasters, especially those who worked directly with Colin McRae, is deeply shocked and saddened by the tragic events of this weekend," the company said on its website. "For over ten years, Colin was part of the Codemasters family and it was a privilege to have a man recognized as a true legend on the team. He always took a keen interest in the game experience, wanting to make sure it was without equal in its portrayal of the sport."

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