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Crytek engine licensed to Avatar Reality, Inc. for online virtual world
Crytek's latest engine, CryENGINE2, will be licensed to upstart developer Avatar Reality, Inc. for use in a massively multiplayer virtual world, according to a press release from today. The game, currently untitled, is best described as a Second Life on Mars. From the PR: "Set in Terraformed Mars, Avatar Reality's MMVW will allow players to live their fantasy lives by creating personalized characters, or avatars, in a beautiful environment." According to a brief chat we had with Crytek's Avatar Reality, Inc., whose advisory panel it notes features Father of Tetris Alexey Pajitnov and former Nintendo of America President Minoru Arakawa, was formed by "Mastermind" Henk Rogers, chairman of Tetris Online, Inc. It is based out of the oh-so desolate city of Honolulu and will be managed by industry vets Kazuyuki Hashimoto and Li-han Chen. More information can be found at their website.The first public presentation of CryENGINE 2 is expected today at GDC.
Crytek pitching CryENGINE 2 at GDC
Crytek is putting the finishing touches on its grand sales pitch, preparing the first public demonstration of its CryENGINE 2 middleware. To be held at Booth 848 on the GDC show floor, the demonstration will provide hands-on time for the curious passer-by and, more importantly, for developers interesting in licensing the custom technology. The full set of tricks will be on display, including "what you see is what you play" Sandbox2 editing (trust us, it's like 'night and day'), interactive vegetation pumped in real-time from the asset creation pipeline -- and (just maybe) a rabbit outta the hat. We'll be sure to bring a smoke detector and check for mirrors behind those monitors...
Crytek targets PS3 programmers, Crysis port possible
A recent job opening for PS3 programmers, listed on Crytek's website, suggests that the developer's much praised FPS, Crysis, may be headed to PlayStation 3 after all. While Crytek maintains that Crysis is currently a PC exclusive, the game had been listed for PS3 and Xbox 360 during the initial phases of its development.One of the requirements of the new job listing is "[experience] with next generation cross-platform development," indicating that a Crysis port to PS3 is certainly possible. Of course, Crytek could also be planning a console spinoff, similar to what has been done with the Far Cry franchise, or for that matter, an entirely new title altogether. Whatever the case, if Crytek is only now hunting for programmers, don't expect a PS3 game from the studio for at least another year or two.
Creators of Crysis crave PS3 programmers
Crytek, makers of the PC shooter Crysis, are searching for people to bring their new engine, CryEngine 2.0, to the consoles. The developers have recently posted job listings and requirements for PS3 programmers and the prerequisites are fairly steep. If any of us meet these criteria, don't be shy -- apply! Even though this application is stated specifically for the Playstation 3, one requirement should stick out: "Experience with next generation cross-platform development." This brings up a few questions -- could Crysis be ported to multiple consoles someday? Crytek has admitted to working on other projects, some completely different genres, for next-gen consoles. What kind of a game would we like to see come to the PS3 from these guys? Any specific genre? Heck, what genre in general are people looking forward to seeing on the PS3?
Ubisoft assumes control of Far Cry IP, engine
Today, Ubisoft announced it has acquired the remaining intellectual property rights associated with the Far Cry property, and also a perpetual license to use the Far Cry edition of the CryENGINE. This move could be construed as a retaliation shot at Electronic Arts after its "hostile" acquisition of a 20% stake in the French publisher last year, especially given EA's recent partnership with Far Cry developer Crytek on the forthcoming Crysis. Bad blood, anyone?Under the terms of the Far Cry IP ownership, Ubisoft has exclusive rights to publish "sequels, add-ons, derivative and merchandising products on any format for its full benefit." Let's hope this "full benefit" doesn't involve any more EA-style moves, like flooding the market with endless Far Cry sequels. I can see it now -- Farther Cry, Farthest Cry, Far Cry with a Vengeance, Far Cry Street, Far Cry Xtreme Legends, Aliens vs. Far Cry Instincts Predator... The possibilities are limitless!
