Graphics are '60% of the game,' Crytek CEO says
"People say that graphics don't matter, but play Crysis and tell me they don't matter. It's always been about graphics driving gameplay," CEO Cevat Yerli said.
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"People say that graphics don't matter, but play Crysis and tell me they don't matter. It's always been about graphics driving gameplay," CEO Cevat Yerli said.
As with all engines, CryEngine gets updated all the time. We met up with Crytek at GDC to see what shiny new bells and whistles they've added to their engine.
At this early hour of the morning, treat your brain to what it really wants--to stare blankly at pretty things which require no processing or thought. Huzzah, then, for a new trailer from Crytek showing off CryEngine 3, its cross-platform engine powering Crysis 3 and other games.
I get an early, pre-alpha look at Enemy Front, an upcoming World War II shooter helmed by Stuart Black, developer of the bombastic 2006 shooter, Black.
We get an early look at Sniper: Ghost Warrior 2, and come away impressed by the number of significant improvements afforded by developing the sequel using CryEngine 3.
Warhorse Studios has inked a licensing deal with Crytek enabling them to build a brand new RPG using CryEngine 3.
Two trailers for the the US Army-exclusive title "Dismounted Training System" has appeared online, showcasing the game's use of Crytek's CryEngine 3.
THQ has announced it will publish the "full reimagining" of developer Alien Trap Software's original arena shooter Nexuiz. The updated version is slated to launch on the PC, XBLA, and PSN in 2012.
Piranha Games' upcoming MechWarrior Online will use CryEngine 3.
The battle of the engines continues. Crytek has announced that the SDK for its CryEngine 3 will be free--not unlike the competing Unreal Engine 3 from Epic Games.