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In news to be filed under the “water is wet” category, Crytek has announced PlayStation 4 support for its lauded CryEngine 3. Crytek also confirmed that it will itself develop games for the platform in the future. Being the force behind such things of beauty at Crysis 3, CryEngine 3 is growing in popularity and is noted for boasting a wide range of built-in high-end graphics features.

Crytek has announced that its CryEngine 3 technology is “already primed for Xbox One,” and the firm is “equipped to start creating software for the system now.”

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If you’d like to see what CryEngine 3 can do when using it’s real-time 3D technologies are being used for urban or industrial projects, you should have a look at the real-time demo before from Enodo which uses gaming technology to create interactive models and immersive, 3D environments for industrial design. It’s rather lovely. Thanks, EdNorton.

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Crytek has released a video showing off the games its CryEngine 3 licensees are currently working on. It’s an impressive look at games on the horizon going into next-gen and shows off a variety of technical tricks.

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Crysis 3 takes the survival theme laid down by its predecessors and lets it sing. Dave Cook speaks with producer Mike Read to find out why it could be the pinnacle of the series.

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Crysis 3 developer Crytek has released a technical video documentary about CryEngine 3 and how its new tricks and tools have been implemented into its shooter. The clip is presented by senior field applications engineer Sean Tracy. If you’re into game tech, then you need to check this out.

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Timesplitters 4 isn’t happening any time soon – if at all – but a Crytek-approved CryEngine mod has now entered development. The Timesplitters mod started life as a Facebook campaign and after receiving enough interest, is now on its way.

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Sniper Ghost Warrior 2 has received a new gameplay trailer from City Interactive, following a spate of silence on the project. It’s ‘soon to be released’ according to the developer’s official YouTube channel. If you’re a fan of lush visuals and CryEngine 3 horse power, then you’d do well to check out the clip below.

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A report out of the POC2012 Conference in Seoul, via ComputerWorld, suggests games running CryEngine 3 and Modern Warfare 3′s IW Engine may both be vulnerable to separate security issues. Security consultant firm ReVuln demonstrated issues with multiplayer servers using both engines, and said similar problems may exist in Call of Duty: Black Ops 2 – but will expect an official commission rather than volunteering the details to Activision.

Thanks, Blue’s News.

Crysis 3 is looking remarkably sweet thanks to the advances Crytek has made with CryEngine 3. Don’t take my word for it; the video through the break goes into detal on some of the graphical highlights of the new tech.

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Crytek CEO Cevat Yerli has revealed to VG247 that Unreal Engine 4 didn’t do anything to surprise the studio, and that CryEngine 3 is the benchmark in next-gen technology.

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Crytek’s Cevat Yerli has said CryEngine 3 “already exists” at the quality of Unreal Engine 4, and while there are “tangible differences,” between the two engines, it’s not something people will notice when looking at still images of in-game screenshots.

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Owl Game Studio, a group made up of Russian modders, has announced its S.T.A.L.K.E.R.-inspired Crysis mod, CryZone: Sector 23, will be released as a full game using CryEngine 3.

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Crytek has updated the CryEngine 3 SDK to version 3.4 with new tools such as a “revamped DirectX 11 tessellation,” improved AI, advanced options for character rendering, an advanced Glass Shader and more. The firm also released a video showing the update in action. It’s posted below, courtesy of Evil Avatar. If you click through the link, you will find a list of all the additions included in version 3.4.

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This work-in-progress trailer shows off how City Interactive is putting CryEngine 3 to good use for Sniper: Ghost Warrior 2.

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Counter intuitive as it seems, Crytek believes focussing on the fanciest of PC hardware will eventually make CryEngine better suited to emerging low-power platforms like tablets and mobile.

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Closed beta applications are now being accepted for Warface, Crytek’s free-to-play PC shooter.

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Crytek will demonstrate upgrades to CryEngine 3, including “next-generation DX11 graphics and tools upgrades” at GDC next week along with advancements to the AI System and UI Actions.

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THQ and Machinima have released a new video for Nexuiz, showing just a few of over the 100 Dynamic Mutators or power-ups featured in the game, which can change the way you play. Developed by Denver-based IllFonic and powered by CryENGINE 3, the game fast-paced arena FPS will be released as part of Microsoft’s House Party season on Xbox 360 February 29 for 800 Microsoft Points, and will be released later this spring on PS3 and PC. Enjoy the video below.

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Prague-based developer Warhorse has announced it’s closed a licensing deal for Crytek’s CryEngine 3, which the firm will use to develop its unannounced RPG. Warhorse said the debut title from the studio will combine “open-world experience with a rich story and innovative gameplay elements.” Founded last summer, Warhorse is comprised of former members of 2K Czech and Bohemia Interactive as well as Dragon’s Lair author Martin Klíma.