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Real time editing, bump mapping, static lights, network system, integrated physics system, shaders, shadows and a dynamic music system are just some of the state of-the-art features the CryENGINE™ 2 offers.
The CryENGINE™ 2 comes complete with all of its internal tools and also includes the CryENGINE 2 Sandbox world editing system. Licensees receive full source code and documentation for the engine and tools. Support is provided directly from the R&D Team that continuously develops the engine and can arrange teaching workshops for your...
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Kenshi 2 years 3 months ago

Some news slipped out during the Leipzig convention in Germany that Crytek senior game designer Bernd Diemer said their upcoming first-person shooter Crysis was too über for the next-generation consoles -- the 360 and PlayStation 3 specifically. The heart of the matter related directly to DirectX 10 and it being the only way to truly unleash the beast behind this beautiful game.
"next generation consoles like the Xbox 360 and the PlayStation 3 do not offer the sufficient power"

It was reported earlier this week that EA was considering buying Crytek. Some thought EA would want to get their hands on the Crysis Engine, and wrap up the profits for the new game.
“According to a representative for Electronic Arts, Gerhard Florin’s comments were misinterpreted; the company is not negotiating the acquisition of Crytek.”

A report published in a German newspaper today suggests that Electronic Arts (EA) could snuggle up with Crytek closer and beyond the distribution deal for the upcoming Crysis first-person-shooter. The developer of FarCry would be the second German game developer EA would be acquiring within a short period of time.
According to article, EA's executive vice president and general manager of international publishing Gerhard Florin described Crytek as a "very, very interesting candidate" for an acquisition. Faruk Yerli, co-founder of the...
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