Crysis 2 News

This week's releases are filled with high-powered shooting, a story told a long time ago in a galaxy far away, and two more additions spawning from Square Enix's meal ticket.

It's crunch time for Crytek as the developer prepares to release its first console first-person shooter after a history of power-hungry PC games.

Inception, The Dark Knight, and Modern Warfare 2 composer lending hand to soundtrack for Crytek shooter due out next week.

CEO John Riccitiello says plan to reestablish footing in FPS market is on track with Crysis 2 and Bulletstorm--but that he's "very excited" about another unannounced title.

Convention's jury crowns Sony's long-awaited, 3D-enabled racing game as best of show, best console title; PlayStation Move, Guild Wars 2, Crysis 2 also take prizes.

GDC Europe 2010: Crytek art director shows off some of the impressive technical aspects of its CryEngine 3 and explains the technical hurdles the studio has cleared.

Electronic Arts details $60 and $150 limited editions of Crytek's upcoming shooter; ultimate pack includes 11-inch statue, nanosuit backpack; Xbox 360 getting closed beta "later this year."

GamesCom 2010: Electronic Arts bringing acclaimed sci-fi action RPG to Sony's console in Q1 2011; BioWare's fantasy sequel arrives March 8; new Need for Speed detailed.

Crytek locks down date for long-awaited PS3, 360, and PC shooter; Europe gets game on March 25.

[UPDATE]: Electronic Arts reveals Crytek shooter and previously unheard of racing sequel both set for launch in first quarter of 2011; Dead Space 2 also listed for handheld and mobile devices.

Crytek promoting relaunch of community site with a chance to get access to upcoming shooter's early trial, win a gaming mouse.

Project Natal ship dates, EA's controversial Online Pass, Skate 3 reviews, Little Big Planet 2 previews, and a video retrospective of the Tron and Halo phenomenon are all on tap this week.

CryEngine 3 chosen for upcoming combat action-adventure game from publisher's London development studio.

EA slates Dead Space 2, Epic Games' shooter, mystery fighting and action games for Q1; Dragon Age, EA MMA, Medal of Honor, Dead Space 2 going portable; "something far-reaching for Mass Effect" in the works; Sims 3 scheduled for consoles and handhelds.

Crytek begins offering CryEngine 3 as basis for multiplatform game production; customer service stressed as a selling point.

GamesCom 2009: Electronic Arts kicks off conference with More Workouts sequel to Wii exercise game, downloadable sample of Double Fine's latest, Game Face feature for FIFA 10, and a tease for Crysis 2.

GDC Europe 2009: Cevat Yerli speaks about the next iteration of Cryengine and why games aren't going to get any better looking over the next three years.

Q&A: Frank Gibeau says pre-holiday release windows partially to blame for slow starts of Dead Space, Mirror's Edge; all Wii development now done in Montreal.

Q&A: Crytek CEO says developer spent nearly three years of R&D to ensure that Xbox 360 and PS3 editions of first-person shooter series would live up to company's standards.

E3 2009: Industry-standard press release service lists just-announced Xbox 360 game as also coming to Sony's console, Windows system; [UPDATE] Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker due 2010, Rising confirmed as multiplatform.