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Platform Win, 360, PS3 Publisher Electronic Arts Developer Crytek Release Date 02/19/2013

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Crysis 3 review: one small step

By Arthur Gies on Feb 19, 2013 02.19.13

Crysis 3 starts a couple of decades after the conclusion of the last game. New York City remains in ruins after a cybernetic super-soldier known as Prophet thwarted an invasion from below by the alien Ceph. Outfitted with a combination of alien DNA and human technology known as the Nanosuit, Prophet sacrificed his own body and an unknown amount of his humanity to get the job done, and now he's imprisoned and set to be dissected by the Cell corporation for his trouble. As Crysis 3 opens, Prophet is rescued by an old friend with a plan: to breach the remains of New York and unravel a conspiracy involving a new energy economy and the ghosts of the ill-fated Ceph invasion force. The urban environments of Crysis 2's New York have been overgrown by rampant vegetation, turning the...

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Crysis 3 upcoming multiplayer DLC hinted at by achievements list

By Alexa Ray Corriea on May 16, 2013 05.16.13

Crysis 3 may be receiving add-on multiplayer content in the near future, according to an purported list of achievements posted on Xbox 360 Achievements. According to the site, the DLC will include ten achievements spanning various multiplayer modes for a total of 250 Gamerscore. Names are given for what are likely four new maps: Coastline, Creek, Crossing and Ascent. The listing also hints at two possible multiplayer modes. Frenzy will incude some kind of score limit, while Team Possession makes mention of a flag, hinting at a possible variant of classic Capture the Flag. The achievement "Totally Oarsome" is listed as getting killed by a boat oar, alluding to the item being added as a new weapon. We have reached out to publisher Electronic Arts and developer Crytek for more...

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Graphics make up 60 percent of a game, says Crytek CEO

By Megan Farokhmanesh on Apr 14, 2013 04.14.13

A video game's visuals not only help drive gameplay, but are "60 percent of the game," Crytek CEO Cevat Yerli told X360 magazine during a recent interview. Yerli said that people will say that graphics aren't important, but urges people to "play Crysis and tell me they don't matter." "It's always been about graphics driving gameplay," Yerli said. "In Crysis 3 it's the grass and the vegetation, the way the physics runs the grass interact and sways them in the wind. The better the graphics, the better the physics, the better the sound design, the better the technical assets and production values are-paired with the art direction, making things look spectacular and stylistic is 60 percent of the game." Crysis 3 launched Feb. 19 for Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 and Windows PC.

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Japan Review Check: God of War, Crysis, Super Robot Taisen

By Kevin Gifford on Mar 06, 2013 03.06.13

A quick look at the highlights among the games coming out in Japan this coming week, courtesy the review pages of Famitsu magazine: - Crysis 3 (9/9/8/9, 35 out of 40 points): "The beautiful graphics and 'you are there'-ness are amazing," wrote Famitsu editor Atsuhiro Fujiwara. "The presence of the nanosuit gives you this great feeling of being some kind of super soldier, but you aren't just blindly shooting your way through; you also have stealth and a lot of other tactics at your disposal. Multiplayer's also laden with modes and maps, making for a reliably fun experience." "The visuals and animation are particularly excellent," added Urara Honma. "The campaign gets you into the world nice and easy, making this remarkably accessible even though it's the third game of a trilogy. The...

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Crysis 3 was 'very close' to Wii U launch, Crytek CEO says

By Megan Farokhmanesh on Mar 03, 2013 03.03.13

Crysis 3 was running on the Wii U and could have launched on the system, but "had to die" due to a lack of support on the business side, Crytek CEO Cevat Yerli told GamesBeat. In January, Yerli told Digital Spy that Crysis 3 would not come to Wii U because there wasn't enough "business drive," but did not mention that the game was already running on the console. Speaking with GamesBeat, Yerli offered a somewhat similar answer. "We were very close to launching it," Yerli told GamesBeat. "But there was a lack of business support between Nintendo and EA on that. Since we as a company couldn't launch on the Wii U ourselves — we don't have a publishing license — Crysis 3 on Wii U had to die." Crysis 3 launched for Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 and Windows PC Feb. 19. Read our review here.

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Crysis 3 trailer is all about the lethal weapons

By Megan Farokhmanesh on Feb 16, 2013 02.16.13

A new trailer for Crysis 3 introduces players to the game's many "lethal weapons," including the Predator Bow, Scar Mod 2, Typhoon, Incinerator and Reaper Cannon. The Predator Bow offers long-range strikes, while weapons like the Incinerator are handy for spewing fire onto nearby enemies. Check out the trailer above to see each weapon in action. Crysis 3 will launch Feb. 19 for PlayStation 3, Xbox 360 and Windows PC. This week marked the conclusion to the 7 Wonders of Crysis 3 series, which concluded with "End of Days."

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The 7 Wonders of Crysis 3: Episode 5 highlights Prophet's lethal and versatile nanosuit

By Alexa Ray Corriea on Jan 30, 2013 01.30.13

The latest installment of The 7 Wonders of Crysis 3 highlights protagonist Prophet's lethal nanosuit, "The Perfect Weapon" against those who would try to hinder his mission. The video posted above begins with an intimate closeup of the surface of Prophet's suit, bundles of synthetic nerves swaying at attention like grass in the wind. Viewers will see how the nanosuit enhances Prophet's speed and strength and absorbs damage from direct hits. The suit also augments our hero's stealth capabilities with a special device granting near-total invisibility. The 7 Wonders of Crysis 3 is a collection of short videos featuring in-game clips and background information leading up to the launch of Crysis 3. The game is scheduled to release on Feb. 19 for PlayStation 3, Xbox 360 and Windows PC.

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Crysis 3 open multiplayer beta coming Jan. 29 to consoles and PC

By Dave Tach on Jan 23, 2013 01.23.13

An open multiplayer beta for Crysis 3, the final installment in Crytek's Prophet-focused first-person shooter trilogy, will begin on Jan. 29, according to a press release from publisher Electronic Arts. The two week beta will be available on Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 and Windows PC. It will include two team-based modes and two of the game's 12 multiplayer maps. Players interested in signing up for the beta will need an Origin account. You can find more information at the Crysis 3 website. Crysis 3 will eventually support eight multiplayer modes. The beta will feature Hunter Mode, a 2 versus 10 battle that pits outnumbered players against their prey. Armed only with a bow and cloaking capabilities, each enemy they kill reincarnates to join their side. It will also include Crash Site...

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Crysis 3 won't come to Wii U due to lack of 'business drive,' says Crytek CEO

By Emily Gera on Jan 09, 2013 01.09.13

Crysis 3 will not be coming to Wii U consoles as there is not enough "business drive" to make a port worthwhile, Crytek CEO Cevat Yerli told Digital Spy. The decision was made official by EA and Nintendo, says Yerli, in what he describes as "a purely business decision." "There has been discussions between Nintendo and EA and Crytek, but the bottom line is that there is that there's not enough business drive in it," he explained. "It's a purely business decision. I'd love to see it on Wii U, but what I love to see and what gets done at the end of the day are two different things. Even so, I could initiate it but someone has to sell it, right?" Last year, Yerli announced a Wii U title was in development using CryEngine 3; However, it was confirmed the unspecified game would not be...

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Crytek may expand Crysis series beyond first-person shooters

By Dave Tach on Jan 04, 2013 01.04.13

The next installment in the Crysis franchise may not be a first-person shooter, according to an interview with producer Michael Elliot Read published on Dusty Cartridge. "Crysis was always intended to be a trilogy and I think that over that time we've built a really cool universe," Read said. "We haven't really gone in and said 'Hey let's put Nano suits and clown suits and stuff and completely violate and sell our IP.' We've done a fairly good job at maintaining that, so I think in terms of the universe, we have a lot more life left in that to go back and try some unique stuff. Whether it's FPS or not I have no idea, but there's definitely a future in the franchise." Read's comments echo those of Crytek's co-founder, Cevat Yerli, who said last year that the successor to Crysis 3 will...

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Crytek teams up with 'Menace 2 Society' director for '7 Wonders of Crysis 3' video series

By Dave Tach on Dec 05, 2012 12.05.12

Crytek and Albert Hughes, director of Menace 2 Society and From Hell, have teamed up to produce a video series called The 7 Wonders of Crysis 3, which will highlight the weapons and environments of the upcoming first-person shooter beginning Dec. 12, according to a press release from publisher Electronic Arts. The series of cinematic shorts will be produced with CryEngine technology. Hughes wrote the scripts, storyboards and planned the shots to highlight the game's weapons, enemies and gameplay. The 7 Wonders of Crysis 3 will take place in the game's post-apocalyptic New York environment, which was the subject of a recent trailer. "The goal with The 7 Wonders of Crysis 3 video series is to reveal the incredible world we have been building..." "The goal with The 7 Wonders of Crysis 3...

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