Crysis: Warhead to be the LAST PC Only title from Crytek

In an interview with Next-Gen, Harald Seeley of Crytek has unveiled that Crysis: Warhead will be the last PC-only title from Crytek. Future titles from the german developer will be (sigh) multiplatform.

When Cevat said we would not create new PC exclusives, he was referring to any new projects we will start in the future.  Of course Warhead has been under development for quite some time, and we had no desire or intention to disappoint our loyal PC fans.  So, after some careful consideration, we decided to continue our support for the PC Crysis franchise with this release.  But yes, all new franchises we develop in the future will be created with a cross platform strategy in mind.  Of course we’re also aware of the danger of making a game that is only designed for one particular audience and platform, and failing to meet the needs of the others.  So any game we create will always offer something unique on each platform and will be carefully tuned to both the capabilities and strengths of that platform, as well as the intended audience.

Final Fantasy XI: 2008 Edition coming this June

SquareEnix is an anthology Final Fantasy game. Containting four Final Fantasy expansion packs, Final Fantasy XI: 2008 Edition is coming this june. Press release below:

Square Enix Ltd., the publisher of Square Enix® interactive entertainment products in Europe and other PAL territories, today announces the forthcoming release of FINAL FANTASY XI 2008 Edition, available from 23rd May. Read more

The Agency Interview

Sony’s upcoming MMORPG, The Agency, has gathered a lot of buzz. Primarily because it’s cross platform (PS3/PC) but also because it looks and sounds damn promising. Eurogamer.net Interviewed Sony’s Matt Staroscik regarding their upcoming MMO. Here’s a snip:

Eurogamer: You’ve said the game is predominantly a shooter - does that mean the combat is mostly based on player skill, or do you earn RPG-style abilities to use?

Matt Staroscik: Your characters will absolutely develop RPG-style abilities as they gain experience. For example, an experienced character may tame the recoil on his weapon better than a rookie, which means more hot lead put on target.

 

Full interview after the jump. Read more

Lost Planet: Extreme Condition Colonies Edition announced plus screenshots

Capcom, a leading worldwide developer and publisher of video games, today announced that Lost Planet: Extreme Condition Colonies Edition is in development for the Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft as well as a version for Windows-based PCs that will support Games for Windows - LIVE. Scheduled for Platinum Hits release this June in North America, Lost Planet Colonies Edition extends the acclaimed Lost Planet experience by delivering fresh new content and gameplay options, as well as online cross-platform play between both the Xbox 360 and Windows-based PCs using Xbox LIVE and Games for Windows - LIVE. Both SKUs of the game will offer excellent value, with the Xbox 360 version achieving Platinum Hits status. Lost Planet Colonies Edition is rated T for Teen by the Entertainment Software Ratings Board (ESRB) and will be released on both Windows PCs and Xbox 360 on May 27 for the Platinum Hits value price of $29.99. Full press release and 24 images and the windows box art, after the jump. Read more