Crysis 2
Spotlight
As Crysis turns 5 Cevat Yerli contemplates past mistakes and a bold new future.
Digital FoundryCrysis 2: AMD Virgo vs. Intel HD4000 Performance Video
Crytek's system-challenging title gets compared on AMD's new Fusion APU and the established integrated Intel HD4000 graphics core.
Digital FoundryCrysis 2: AMD Virgo vs. AMD Trinity Performance Video
The AMD Fusion core get its sternest workout yet on Crytek's ambitious shooter running at the lowest settings at 720p.
Digital FoundryCrysis 2 1080p ultra: GTX 660 vs. GTX 660 Ti Video
With a substantial gulf in price between them, we compare Crysis 2 running on the GTX 660 and its Ti sibling.
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Three Crysis games now backwards compatible on Xbox One
Suited and booted.
The Star Citizen makers are being sued by Crytek
But dismiss it as "meritless" and will defend "vigorously".
Crytek breaks silence, closes multiple studios
"Undergoing such transitions is far from easy…"
Crytek once again in crisis
Staff suffer delayed wages, future of company in doubt.
Can your table run Crysis?
Roll with it.
FeatureDitching Far Cry, piracy, gameplay and just about breaking even: Crytek on the ups and downs of the Crysis series
As Crysis turns 5 Cevat Yerli contemplates past mistakes and a bold new future.
Crytek plots "much more radical" future Crysis, but it won't be called Crysis 4
Plus, plan for F2P Crysis in place.
Digital FoundryCrysis 2: AMD Virgo vs. Intel HD4000 Performance Video
Crytek's system-challenging title gets compared on AMD's new Fusion APU and the established integrated Intel HD4000 graphics core.
Digital FoundryCrysis 2: AMD Virgo vs. AMD Trinity Performance Video
The AMD Fusion core get its sternest workout yet on Crytek's ambitious shooter running at the lowest settings at 720p.
Digital FoundryCrysis 2 1080p ultra: GTX 660 vs. GTX 660 Ti Video
With a substantial gulf in price between them, we compare Crysis 2 running on the GTX 660 and its Ti sibling.
Digital FoundryCrysis 2 1080p ultra: GTX 660 vs. Radeon HD 7850 Video
The GTX 660 takes on AMD's aggressively priced HD 7850 with some intriguing results.
Digital FoundryCrysis 2 1080p ultra: GTX 660 vs. Radeon HD 7870 Video
The two enthusiast-friendly GPUs do battle on Crytek's phenomenal PC shooter.
Digital FoundryCrysis 2 Extreme 1080p: Radeon HD 7970M vs. GTX 680M Video
2012's notebook GPU heavyweights face-off on a fully maxed out Crysis 2.
Digital FoundryCrysis 2 DX11 1080p Radeon HD 7870 vs. GeForce GTX 660 Ti Video
Decent performance from the 7870 on a maxed out Crysis, but the 660 Ti maintains higher frame-rates in more intensive gameplay.
Digital FoundryCrysis 2 DX11 1080p Radeon HD 7870 vs. 6870 Video
The overclocked 7870 takes on its last-gen predecessor with Crytek's epic ramped up to ultra settings with the high-res texture pack installed.
Digital FoundryCrysis 2 DX11 1080p Radeon HD 7870 vs. 7850 Video
Our overclocked 7870 takes on its less powerful stablemate with all settings at ultra and high-res textures engaged.
Digital FoundryCrysis 2 1080p Max Settings, GTX 660 Ti vs. Radeon 6870 Video
The difference between £100 and £250 worth of GPU power, with Crysis 2 Ultra as the test bed.
Digital FoundryCrysis 2 1080p Max Settings, GTX 660 Ti vs. Radeon 7850 Video
"Maximum Game" at maximum settings using GPUs at two very different price tiers.
Digital FoundryCrysis 2: DFPC Radeon 6770 vs. 6870, Very High Settings, 768p
At 1366x768, only the most intense effects work fazes the Radeon HD 6870, giving us a nigh-on 60Hz experience.
Digital FoundryCrysis 2: DFPC Radeon 6770 vs. 6870, Very High Settings, 1080p Video
Two GPUs face-off as we put the DFPC through its first hardware upgrade.
Crysis 2 Maximum Edition, NASCAR 2011 and Mass Effect 3 DLC hit PlayStation Store
Plus, MW3 and Ghost Recon DLC.
Digital FoundryCrysis 2 DX9: AMD Trinity vs. PS3 Video
The PC game is locked at 720p on high settings, with v-sync enabled and compared to console.
Digital FoundryCrysis 2 DX9: AMD Trinity vs. Xbox 360 Video
Integrated GPU vs console with Crysis 2 running at 720p on high settings.
Digital FoundryCrysis 2 DX9: AMD Trinity vs. Intel HD4000 Video
The AMD Trinity integrated GPU takes on Intel HD4000 in the form of an Alienware M14x: 720p res, high settings.
Digital FoundryCrysis 2 DX9: DFPC vs. Xbox 360, 768p Very High Settings Video
Seven-year-old console hardware vs. the £300 Digital Foundry gaming PC on Crytek's demanding shooter.
Digital FoundryCrysis 2 DX9: DFPC vs. Alienware M14x, 768p Very High Settings Video
Alienware's mid-range gaming laptop faces off against the £300 Digital Foundry gaming PC.
Digital FoundryCrysis 2 DX9: DFPC vs. PS3, 768p Very High Settings Video
Digital Foundry's £300 gaming PC takes on the PS3 in this technologically groundbreaking shooter.
Digital FoundryAcer Ultra M3 vs Alienware M14x: Crysis 2
The two laptops compared at very high settings, 1366x768 resolution, with DX11 engaged and high-detail textures on.
Digital FoundryAlienware M14x Crysis 2 Very High Settings: 768p vs. 900p Video
Crytek's DX11 mode and high-res textures engaged on this performance comparison of Crysis 2 with the GT 650M GPU.
Why Crysis 2, Dragon Age 2 were pulled from Steam - report
And why Crysis 2: Maximum Edition is now allowed.
Digital FoundryRadeon HD 7970M: Crysis 2 1080p: Very High vs. Extreme Video
Crysis 2 compared with different quality levels on a Radeon HD 7970M-powered Alienware laptop.
Digital FoundryCrysis 2 1080p, DX11 Max Settings: GTX 670 vs. GTX 680 Video
Crytek's epic at max settings on two of the most powerful GPUs in the world.
Government snubs Crysis 2 at German Computergames Awards
"So called killer games must not be honoured."
Digital FoundryCrysis 2 1080p, DX11 Max Settings: GTX 580 vs. GTX 680 Video
Digital Foundry performance analysis of one of the most demanding games running on top-end NVIDIA hardware.
The most pirated PC, Wii, 360 games of 2011
Can you guess what it is yet?
Stream games with Gaikai on Eurogamer.net right now
Play FIFA 12, Crysis 2, The Witcher 2 and Magicka in your web browser.
Origin wants "fair and open marketplace"
Third parties can sell DLC how they like.
Crytek refutes hire/fire blog allegations
"It was written to purposefully harm us."
Crytek working on new FPS IP – report
Plus, abandoned Redemption shooter outed.
Crysis 2 racks up three million sales
Dead Space 2, Dragon Age II pass 2m.
FeatureNew Xbox & PlayStation 4: What to Expect
Crytek UK, Epic and more on what the next generation holds.
Crysis 2: how Crytek UK beat the hackers
Developer vows not to repeat mistakes.
Why you can't buy Crysis 2 from Steam
Nothing to do with Origin, EA claims.
Crytek discussed going MS first-party
Has "fallen in love" with Kinect.
First Crysis coming to consoles – report
Korean Ratings Board lists impending port.
EU PlayStation Store update 29th June
Fear 3 online modes now available to all.
VideoCrysis 2 footage with DX11 update
Crytek shows off new Ultra Upgrade.
2.32GB Crysis 2 DX11 patch out now
Massive PC update detailed in full.
Crytek: Crysis 2 "backfired a bit"
Studio boss laments PC gamer backlash.
Crysis 2 DX 11 patch release date
Full title update out next week.
Crysis 2 DirectX 11 features revealed
Ultra Upgrade shown, then pulled.
Crytek denies knowledge of new Xbox
Plus, DX11 Crysis 2 patch due "shortly".
FeatureOrigin of War
EA rattles its sabers at Steam - but Origin's strategy is a throwback to the bad old days.
VideoCrysis 2 trailer details Decimation DLC
Second map pack adds five new areas.
EA: Valve took Crysis 2 off Steam, not us
"This was not an EA decision."
EA's Origin reclaims Crysis 2 from Steam
My shop's better than your shop.
EU PlayStation Store update 6th June
Honest Hearts, Crysis 2 Retaliation pack
Full stereoscopic 3D hitting Xbox 360
"It's more capable than the PlayStation 3."
VideoCrysis 2 gets Retaliation DLC trailer
Map pack brings four new levels.
Crysis 2 Retaliation DLC date, details
Map Pack packs four new for you.
Crysis 2 modding tools due "early Summer"
Free CryENGINE SDK follows in August.
Digital FoundryThe Making of Crysis 2
Digital Foundry talks with Crytek on Crysis 2, CryEngine 3 and beyond.
Crytek declares war on Crysis 2 cheaters
You have been warned.
Crysis 2 DX11 fix in 2-3 months - report
No DirectX 10 support in the future?
Crysis 2's DirectX 11 patch in doubt
UPDATE: EA issues statement.
Crysis 2 EA's biggest UK launch of 2011
Bigger than Dragon Age II, Bulletstorm.
UK top 40: Crysis 2 leads 3DS pack
3DS launch titles fare well.
Digital FoundryCrysis 2 PC - Quality Level Comparison
High, very high and extreme settings compared.
Digital FoundryCrysis 2 PC/360/PS3 Face-Off Comparison
All three versions of Crysis 2, head-to-head.
Digital FoundryTech Comparison: Crysis 2 PC
Maximum Game... over?
VideoCrysis 2 PlayStation 3D performance analysis
2D vs 3D, HDMI 1.3 vs HDMI 1.4.
Digital FoundryCrysis 2 Xbox 360 3D performance analysis
2D versus 3D - it's that simple.
Digital FoundryFace-Off: Crysis 2
Suit to kill.
Digital FoundryCrysis 2 PS3/360 Engine Performance
Like-for-like scenes compared on both consoles.
Digital FoundryCrysis 2 PS3/360 Face-Off
Comparison video of the first console CryEngine game.
Digital FoundryCrysis 2 PS3/360 Gameplay Performance
Welcome to a world of inordinately variable frame-rates.
Crysis 2 gets day one PC patch
Plus, no DirectX 11 support yet.
VideoCrysis 2 - first 15 minutes
First person suitor.
VideoRed hot Crysis 2 launch trailer fires in
Eurogamer's review live at 4pm.
VideoCrysis 2 disco Easter egg discovered
Crytek sequel knows how to party.
Crysis 2: Crytek defends DRM
"What are we supposed to do?"
VideoLatest Crysis 2 campaign footage
Snazzy suit and weapons, check.
EA pulls PlayStation 3 Crysis 2 demo
Wants final product to be "flawless".
Crytek: Crysis 2 the same on PS3, 360
No "meaningful difference".
Hans Zimmer composes Crysis 2 score
Hollywood veteran helps out Crytek team.
EU PlayStation Store update 16th March
Move special offers, demos.
VideoCrysis 2 video details multiplayer
Perks! Skill assessments! Dogtags!
Why Crysis 2 has no Move support
Also, PlayStation 3 demo dated.
No EA Online Pass for Crysis 2
Developer Crytek didn't want it.
Crysis 2 360 demo downloaded 1.7m times
New PC, Xbox 360 demo out today.
VideoLatest Crysis 2 trailer gets invisible
Suited and booted.
New Crysis 2 demo announced for 360
Still no PS3 date though.
VideoUncut Crysis 2 single-player gameplay
Raw footage from the PS3 version.
Multiplayer Crysis 2 PS3 demo confirmed
First gameplay footage of PS3 version outed.
VideoExplosive new Crysis 2 trailer
Suit yourself.
PCGA: PC game piracy is declining
"There are stats that corroborate that."
Crytek teases Crysis 2 PS3 demo
PS3 gamers "can probably hope for one."
Crysis 2 to unravel Crysis mysteries
Explains events, provides more information.
FeatureCrysis 2
Suited and booted.
Crysis 2 PC demo release date
Two maps and two modes.
VideoApocalyptic Crysis 2 story trailer
Suit 'em up.
Digital FoundryAnalysis: Crysis 2 demo's 3D mode
3D support in demo code based on flat 2D layers.
Digital Foundry3D in Crysis 2 demo not actually 3D
Crytek says full game does it properly.
Leaks could force console-only Crysis 3
Industry hits out at Crysis 2, Killzone 3 piracy.
VideoCrysis 2 trailer is full of road rage
Crytek files this traffic retort.
Crysis 2 leak: Crytek still loves the PC
Boss moves to reassure PC gaming fans.
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Play Dragon Age 2, Crysis 2, Shift 2.
Crytek, EA slam PC Crysis 2 leak
"Piracy continues to damage PC dev community."
VideoCrysis 2 trailer goes inside the nanosuit
Plus shows pre-order bonuses.
Digital FoundryTech Analysis: Crysis 2 Demo
Crytek analysis!
Digital FoundrySecret level in Crysis 2 demo
Crytek sneaks out new map to select few.
Digital FoundrySecret Level in Crysis 2 Demo
Pier 17 also contained in 1.8GB download.
VideoNew Crysis 2 trailer sneaks in
See the Nanosuit in action.
Crysis 2 system requirements released
Does it top notoriously greedy original?
Digital FoundryCrysis 2 Demo 3D Performance Analysis
CryEngine 3's 3D mode put through its paces.
Digital FoundryCrysis 2 Demo Performance Analysis
Frame rate tests on a montage of clips.
PC Crysis 2 demo announced
EA spreads the love.
Fix incoming for buggy Crysis 2 demo
Users report freezing, server drop-outs.
VideoExclusive Crysis 2 demo gameplay
We play team deathmatch in Skyline arena.
XBL Bulletstorm, Crysis 2 demos out now
FPS tasters on offer.
Xbox 360 gets exclusive Crysis 2 demo
Plus, pre-order swag detailed.
VideoBe the weapon in Crysis 2 trailer
New York gets destroyed, again.
Crysis 2 novel in the works
Read all about it.
"PC easily a generation ahead" - Crytek
But consoles are handicapping it.
How Crytek's making a 90 rated game
Crysis 2 dev under no pressure from EA.
Crytek: Crysis can be as big as COD
"There's no reason it can't be."
Crysis 2 launches ambush of screens
He's behind you...
First Crysis 2 beta only on Xbox 360
No word on PC and PS3 testing.
Crysis 2 will be more fun in 3D
Crytek: “3D entertainment is inevitable."
EA big hitters at Eurogamer Expo
MOH! FIFA 11! Crysis 2! NFS! Dead Space 2!
FeatureEA Partners' David DeMartini
On Respawn, Insomniac, Suda51 and more.
Digital FoundryCryEngine 3 Anti-Aliasing Tech Demo
Visual refinements, Crytek-style.
EA: Crysis 2 will be a 90-rated game
"Wasn't going to be ready" for Christmas.
What Crysis 2 should look like
Target graphics from gamescom.
VideoCrysis 2 multiplayer action
Demonstrated live on stage.
EA dates Crysis 2
Another one for March 2011.
VideoCrysis 2 - Central Station commentary
Alien action, now arriving on platform one.
First Crysis 2 multiplayer screen
Boom! Headshot!
EA admits COD and Halo will rule 2010
But has FPS crown in its sights.
Crysis 2 delayed
Don't panic.
3D will affect game performance
Graphics or fps sacrificed - R.U.S.E. dev.
Crysis 2 special edition to cost £130?
Comes with a nano-suit backpack.
VideoEight minutes of Crysis 2 details
Including metal feet and washing-up.
VideoBrand new footage from Crysis 2
Crytek's cross-platform shooter sequel in motion.
FeatureCrysis 2
Alien in New York.
VideoCrysis 2's E3 trailer explained
Ladies' favourite Cervat Yerli tells all.
Crysis 2 "Holiday 2010", full 3D support
Bulletstorm dated, too.
Crysis 2 playable entirely in 3D
Including multiplayer.
Crysis 2 in autumn, MP beta planned
Multiformat shooter sets its sights.
VideoCrysis 2's E3 Teaser
The pinger attacks? Doesn't sound too sinister.
VideoCrysis 2 detailed at London showcase
A whole new meaning for "bearing arms".
New action Need for Speed at E3
EA Natal/Move line-up reveal, too.
Digital FoundryCrysis 2 tech demo analysed
The challenge of "nothing under 30FPS".
Crysis 2 writer slams Modern Warfare 2
IW "way too impressed with themselves".
VideoCrysis 2 - Cinematic
Crytek's multiplatform sequel.
Leaked GAME schedule hints at big dates
COD7, Bond Racing, MGS Rising, Fallout...
MOH in Q3, Crysis 2 and NFS in Q4
APB also down for Q3 in 2010 dates.
Crysis 2 set in New York City
Bust urban fools with Nanosuit 2.0.
Dead Space 2 and Crysis 2 by March 2011
Plus an innovative Madden.
Digital FoundryCan Consoles Run Crysis?
Digital Foundry lays out the ultimate test for CryEngine 3.
Crytek protests against new German law
Studio may be forced to move elsewhere.
Console Crysis 2 a "breakthrough"
"Has to be the best game that can exist."
E3: Crysis 2 pushes PS3 to "limits"
Crytek: "Not much more you can do."
E3: EA announces Crysis 2
Crytek's first console title.