Tag Archives: crytek

Mon, Feb 18, 2013 | 16:24 GMT

Crytek has “big plans” for Crysis 3 DLC, but isn’t dropping hints

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Crysis 3 developer has confirmed it has big plans for its DLC slate, but isn’t giving up any solid details. To be fair, it makes a change from being hounded by day-one DLC news before a game’s even out.

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Mon, Feb 18, 2013 | 11:33 GMT

Crytek: it’s “impossible” for next-gen consoles to match PCs

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Crytek founder Cevat Yerli has stated that it is impossible for PS4 and Xbox 720 to match the clout of gaming PCs in a new interview. He also confirmed that he is currently under NDA at both Sony and Microsoft on both of their incoming next-gen consoles.

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Fri, Feb 15, 2013 | 19:30 GMT

Crysis 3 video shows off the game’s Lethal Weapons

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A new trailer for Crysis 3 has been released by EA and Crytek. Likely, it will bump the YouTube views for the game’s channel up a bit more than the paltry 16 million it’s already gotten. Add to that if you will below. Crysis 3 is out on February 19 in North America and on February 22 in Europe for PC, PS3, and Xbox 360.

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Wed, Feb 13, 2013 | 19:27 GMT

Crysis 3′s last “7 Wonders” episode is called End of Days

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Cyrtek has released another 7 Wonders of Crysis 3 video. This one is called End of Days, which is an appropriate title for the final episode. It’s below. Crysis 3 is out on February 19 in North America and on February 22 in Europe for PC, PS3, and Xbox 360.

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Wed, Feb 13, 2013 | 12:57 GMT

Ryse still in development says Crytek, could miss 2013

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Ryse development is “Really shaping up well”, according to Crytek. The game was first revealed at E3 2011 and billed as a big core title for Kinect. It may miss 2013, which suggests that it could be going next-gen.

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Tue, Feb 12, 2013 | 07:34 GMT

Crysis 3 TV spot suits up for fun

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Remember when video games were fun and we enjoyed them instead of yelling at each other on Twitter? Crysis 3 sure does, and that’s why it’s produced this trailer about why having a nanosuit would be the most awesome thing ever.

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Mon, Feb 11, 2013 | 08:09 GMT

Crysis 3: why stealth is better than shooting

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Crysis 3 is a shooter, but it has great potential as a stealth game in its own right. Dave Cook goes hands-on and explains why it’s comparable to Dishonored in many ways.

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Sun, Feb 10, 2013 | 16:36 GMT

Crytek expects to “transition entirely” to free-to-play within five years

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Crytek boss Cevat Yerli expects the firm to “transition entirely” to free-to-play within five years.

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Fri, Feb 08, 2013 | 22:09 GMT

Crytek doesn’t expect next-gen launch titles to look much different than Crysis 3

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Crytek boss Cevat Yerli doesn’t think the first set of next-gen games will look much different than Crysis 3 does on current-gen consoles.

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Fri, Feb 08, 2013 | 15:23 GMT

Crysis 4: “We have a lot of ideas,” says Crytek

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Crysis 3 hasn’t even hit gold status and Crytek already has ideas of where the franchise should go next.

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Fri, Feb 08, 2013 | 14:55 GMT

Crysis 3: new eye-watering CryEngine 3 shots released

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Crysis 3 previews are flying all over the place right now – you can check out my interview with Crytek here – along with a fresh batch of razor-sharp CryEngine 3 shots that show off new environments, enemies and Prophet striking poses.

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Fri, Feb 08, 2013 | 14:28 GMT

Crysis 3 gameplay – headed into the danger swamps

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There’s nothing more dangerous that hanging out in the swamps of Crysis 3. In our latest gameplay video for Crysis 3, we tackle the swamps with a bow and plenty of explosions. Yipikaye!

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Fri, Feb 08, 2013 | 14:09 GMT

Crysis 3: we’re only human, after all

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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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Wed, Feb 06, 2013 | 23:56 GMT

Shelved Crytek project script, tech demo and mod available

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Before Crytek turned its eye to Far Cry it was working on a science ficiton game called Engalus. The project was shelved, but not until a tech demo did the rounds and an entire script had been produced. Both of these relics, along with a Deus Ex mod showing off some of the gameplay ideas, are available on the website of designer Brian Audette for your perusal. These delights were turned up by the ever-watchful Superannuation.

Wed, Feb 06, 2013 | 21:44 GMT

Crytek Black Sea working on MMO called Arena of Fate – rumour

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Another puzzle pieced together by Superannuation has Crytek Black Sea, a Bulgarian team purchased in 2008, working on some kind of MMO, MOBA or action RPG – you’ll note that all of these genres seem ripe for hybridisation, and are compatible with free-to-play, Crytek’s latest darling. Recent moves by Crytek to secure the title Arena of Fate certainly suggest something in this area.

Tue, Feb 05, 2013 | 19:49 GMT

‘Darksiders 3 doesn’t fit with our strategy’: Crytek discusses Vigil deal

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Crytek CEO Cevat Yerli has shed new light on the deal it struck with Darksiders developer Vigil developer games, and has expressed surprise that nobody bid on the studio during last months THQ auction. Although the team is free to pursue any project they wish – as the newly re-branded Crytek USA – Darksiders 3 will not be its first project.

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Wed, Jan 30, 2013 | 19:32 GMT

Crysis 3 ’7 Wonders’ Episode 4: The Perfect Weapon now available

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Episode 5 of the 7 Wonders series for Crysis 3 is posted after the break. The game’s multiplayer beta went live on PSN today, and the game is out on PC, PS3 and Xbox 360 starting February 19.

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Tue, Jan 29, 2013 | 21:03 GMT

Crysis 3 trailer shows off the game’s multiplayer and modes

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As if a Crysis 3 multiplayer beta tutorial video wasn’t enough to interest you in the Crytek shooter, a new multiplayer trailer has been released for it. Go on, have a watch and try not to drool a bit for whatever reason. Crysis 3 lands on PC, PS3 and Xbox 360 starting February 19.

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Tue, Jan 29, 2013 | 08:38 GMT

Crysis 3 tutorial lends a helping hand to beta testers

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Crysis 3′s multiplayer beta kicks off today, and to help you perform like less of a total newb EA has kindly supplied a tutorial video.

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Mon, Jan 28, 2013 | 21:20 GMT

Homefront 2 release may slip after THQ sale, Crytek revealing details “soon”

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Homefront 2 developer Crytek has discussed the nature of the IP’s purchase from THQ with VG247. General manager, games Nick Button-Brown has discussed the impact of Homefront 2′s sale and Crytek’s working relationship with the former license holder.

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