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Crytek business and news from across the web.- Ryse: Son of Rome Had Plans To Be Xbox’s Assassin’s CreedRyse: Son of Rome was initially envisioned by Crytek and Xbox to span multiple historical eras, similar to the Assassin's Creed series. However, the game's critical and commercial underperformance led to the cancellation of these ambitious plans.
Crysis 2 had problems, but it got one thing right: destructionThis article revisits Crysis 2, acknowledging its flaws such as poor AI and a convoluted story, but highlights its strength in environmental destruction. The author argues that the game's focus on destruction, particularly in its later stages, makes it enjoyable despite design missteps and limitations compared to the original Crysis.- Crytek Strengthens Global Publishing with Appointment of Zoher Toutanji as Chief Publishing OfficerCrytek has appointed Zoher Toutanji as its new Chief Publishing Officer to lead global publishing operations and expand the company's self-publishing capabilities. Toutanji, formerly of IO Interactive, Riot Games, Square Enix, and Ubisoft, will oversee publishing strategy and commercial operations, supporting Crytek's live-service portfolio and future titles like Hunt: Showdown. This move is part of Crytek's long-term strategy to strengthen its global commercial presence and drive sustainable growth.
Ulysses Graphics appoints Chief Business Officer, Claas Grimm, to strengthen its position as a leading AAA art partnerUlysses Graphics has appointed Claas Grimm as its new Chief Business Officer to bolster its position as a AAA art partner. Grimm brings over 20 years of experience in business development and operations within the games industry, having previously worked with major companies like Activision and Tencent. The company, which has studios in Ukraine and Poland, aims to leverage Grimm's expertise to enhance its client experience and solidify its reputation for high-quality art production.
The Psychology of “One More Run”: Why Players Can’t Quit Extraction and Survival GamesThis article delves into the psychological appeal of extraction and survival games like Hunt: Showdown, Sea of Thieves, and Vampire Survivors. It explains how the core 'cash-out' decision, near-misses, loss aversion, and sunk cost fallacy contribute to the addictive 'one more run' loop that keeps players engaged. The design of these games leverages psychological principles to create compelling and often tense gameplay experiences.
Remember when Star Wars and Command & Conquer ruled PC gaming? June in PC Gamer 10, 20, and 30 years agoThis article looks back at PC gaming from June 1996, 2006, and 2016, highlighting cover stories like Star Wars: X-Wing vs. TIE Fighter, Command & Conquer 3, and Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War 3. It also touches on the evolution of gaming monitors and significant news from those respective months.
Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2’s Former Senior Game Designer Joins CD Projekt REDCD Projekt RED has hired Zdeněk Glatz, the former Senior Game Designer and writer for Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2, as a Senior Open World Designer. Glatz spent eight years at Warhorse Studios. This move is part of CD Projekt RED's ongoing expansion of its development teams for upcoming titles like The Witcher 4 and a sequel to Cyberpunk 2077.
Humble Choice for May 2026 has Diablo IV, Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance and moreHumble Choice for May 2026 will feature Diablo IV, Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance, and several other titles available for subscribers to claim. The monthly bundle service allows users to keep all included games permanently. The lineup also includes Crysis 3 Remastered, Heroes of Hammerwatch II, Nordhold, Rogue Waters, Cubic Odyssey, and Mini Settlers.- GAMERS INVITED TO JOIN ‘BATTLE FOR THE HABITATS’ THIS EARTH DAY – A GLOBAL GAMES EVENT TO PROTECT RAINFORESTS AND OCEANSPlanetPlay has launched 'Battle for the Habitats,' a global gaming event running from Earth Day to World Environment Day, aiming to raise $1 million for rainforest and ocean conservation. Players can join Team Rainforest or Team Reef by playing over 100 PC and mobile games, with a portion of profits from sales and direct donations going to the Rainforest Alliance and Oceana. The event features discounts on titles from major publishers like Capcom and SEGA, and involves streamers like Maximilian Dood and Briana White.
- Hunt: Showdown leaves PC & Xbox Game Pass in May 2026Crytek has announced that Hunt: Showdown will be removed from PC and Xbox Game Pass in May 2026. The developer stated the game will be on sale for players who have been using the subscription service.
Marathon isn't deathmatch gone wide, it's multiplayer Alien: Isolation and every other player is a xenomorphMarathon is described as a multiplayer evolution of single-player stealth experiences like Alien: Isolation, where other players act as intelligent, listening threats. The game emphasizes sound design and player-driven pacing, allowing for avoidant strategies similar to classic titles like Thief and Far Cry. Bungie's approach creates persistent ambiguity and a tense atmosphere, making it a compelling experience for stealth fans.
Jesper Kyd interview - ‘I am in love with video game music’Composer Jesper Kyd discusses his lifelong passion for video game music, tracing its evolution from the early demo scene to modern orchestral and electronic scores. He emphasizes the importance of melody and originality, drawing inspiration from his formative years with the Commodore 64 and Amiga. Kyd also touches on his work across various titles like Assassin's Creed and State of Decay 3, his approach to scoring open-world games, and his thoughts on the future of music composition in the industry, including the role of AI.
This mobile game has been made using AI for a year now – and no one noticedInnoGames has been using AI to generate all content for its mobile game Sunrise Village for the past year without players noticing. This shift, driven by financial underperformance, reduced the development team from 25 to 2-4 people, allowing the game to remain profitable. While employees like senior lead artist Lémuel Wuibout express admiration for the tools and see efficiency gains, concerns about job security and the future of creative roles persist across the industry.
Far Cry's name is very ironic, if you're an armchair etymologistThis article explores the etymology of the word 'explore' and its ironic connection to the Far Cry video game series. It delves into how the original meaning of 'crying out' can be reinterpreted in the context of player actions in open-world games, suggesting that player input and presence can be seen as a form of vocalization within the game world.
The best extraction shooters on PC or: how I learned there are other games like Arc RaidersThis article explores the extraction shooter genre on PC, highlighting seven recommended games. It details the core mechanics of securing loot and the risk of losing it upon death, while also noting the genre's flexibility with examples ranging from PvP-focused titles like Arc Raiders and Marathon to singleplayer experiences like Escape from Duckov and the hardcore simulation of Escape from Tarkov.
More than 15 years after it was revealed to the world, the game once envisioned as Crytek's big move into the online military shooter scene is finally closingPublisher My.Games announced that the online military shooter Warface: Clutch will shut down for PC players on May 27, more than 15 years after its initial reveal by Crytek. The game, which saw its development team split off to form Blackwood Games before My.Games took over, maintained a small but steady audience despite a rocky launch.
Hunt: Showdown keeps experimenting with the extraction genre, and its next twist sounds irresistible: Soon, extraction…Hunt: Showdown is experimenting with its extraction shooter formula in the upcoming Devil's Trail event, starting March 18. This event will hide supply and extraction points at the start of a match, requiring players to discover them through in-game maps or by interacting with new Scout Towers. Additionally, the event introduces "The World Remembers" feature, which expands passive tracking by leaving more permanent traces of player actions in the game world.
Every Game Delayed Right Now (2026 Edition)Numerous video games scheduled for release in 2025 and 2026 have been delayed, with developers citing reasons such as the need for additional polish, relocation due to conflict, or engine changes. Notable titles affected include Grand Theft Auto VI, Ark 2, Fable, and Path of Exile 2, with new release windows now extending into late 2026 or beyond for many.