Tag archive: Crysis

Most PC gamers know Crysis well. It was either a point of infinite pride and bragging, or it was the source of frustration and feelings of inadequacy. The phrase “can it run Crysis” even became a meme for people talking high end computers. Running it at its highest resolution was nearly impossible for us mere mortals. It required the computational equivalent of the Starship Enterprise—or it might as well have, because almost no computer on Earth… Read More

When the next Homefront game is released, tentatively sometime in 2014, there is one thing you can probably expect: It will be very pretty. THQ has announced that Crytek, makers of the graphically ridiculous Crysis games as well as the original Far Cry, have been brought on to take over development on the next Homefront game.  They will replace Kaos Studios, which was recently closed in what THQ called a “strategic realignment.” When Homefront… Read More

(This review used the Xbox 360 version of the game) If you have played video games over the last few years, then you have probably heard the line “Can it run Crysis?” That phrase has almost taken on meme levels, and one day could stand next to classic expressions such as “All your base are belong to us,”, and “Our princess is in another castle”. The original Crysis was something of a graphics vampire, and… Read More

The first quarter of next year is shaping up to be a ridiculously awesome one for gamers, with one major release coming after another. But of all the heavyweight franchises coming out soon, one of the most anticipated is going to be one of the least played as well. When the original Crysis debuted on the PC, it gained a certain distinction as being almost unplayable at its highest graphical settings. The graphics were so demanding, that most… Read More

Citing a tweet from developer Crytek, 1up is reporting that the release date for the eagerly anticipated sequel is now officially March 22, 2011 int he US, and March 25 in Europe. Few have played the original game, and fewer still have played it to its maximum graphical potential, but the sequel has caught the attention of fans with its incredible look. If the delay is simply to finish polishing up the look and to tweak the new CryEngine 3, it… Read More

Electronic Arts and Crytek GmbH have announced that the latest installment in the fast-paced shoot-em-up Crysis universe, Crysis Warhead will begin shipping in September for Windows PCs—and discount pre-ordering is available now for folks who have to get in on the action as soon as possible. Crysis Warhead will go on sale in Europe September 12 and in North America on September 16; players who pre-order starting today can pick up the… Read More