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Use stealth to surprise, confuse and eliminate the alien invaders. With the nanosuit, anything is possible.

New Xbox 360 and PC demo hits on March 1; PlayStation 3 demo coming soon.

Looks like Crytek's planning to pull a nanomechanically-engineered hat trick with its multiplayer demo for Crysis 2 -- it's out already on 360, it's coming to PC on March 1, and according to the game's latest official trailer (posted after the jump), the demo is "coming soon" to the PS3 as well.

We've contacted EA to get a more specific timeframe for the demo's arrival. For now, check out the video after the jump to see exactly how the game looks on Sony's home console. Actually, you could just go read the back-and-forth in these YouTube comments between PS3 and 360 fanboys -- it's just as entertaining as the trailer itself.

New PlayStation 3 gameplay! Contact in the square at 12 o'clock! Slide into battle and frag 'em!

Via beautiful Blues, we get another Crysis 2 trailer. Yes, this is turning into Far Cry 2, where the number of trailers reaches a crazy saturation point before launch. Anyway, this one is about Jacob Hargreave, the man with the nanosuit obsession. It’s detailing some of the story, which was written by Richard Morgan and Peter Watts. Watts, incidentally, it is a genuinely excellent SF author, and is worth looking up. (more…)

Discover the bleak story of Jacob Hargreave, bearer of the Nanosuit in this story trailer for Crysis 2!

The first article in a series covering the music of Crysis 2 has been posted on the dev blog of the MyCrysis community site. The article examines how Crytek went about finding a team to create the music, and then what direction the music would take. One of the more interesting aspects of the production is the existence of multiple versions of a music track that accommodate different situations that arise in the game.

For instance, a battle theme will remain orchestral when fighting mercenaries -- giving a nod to the human conflict -- while it may take on a more electronic tone when players confront aliens in combat. You can listen to an example of this idea in the file below:


Check out the full article for more analysis and some downloadable MP3s.

On March 1, PC players will get their first chance to try out Crysis 2's multiplayer. A demo will be made available on EA's site, as well as partner sites, on that day and will feature two maps, Skyline and Pier 17, and two game modes, Team Instant Action and Crash Site.

The multiplayer demo previously launched on Xbox Live with major issues. Hopefully, the PC demo will run more smoothly -- so long as your rig is up to snuff.

Suit up.

Finally PC gamers will be able to check out what Xbox 360 gamers have had for the better part of a month: The Crysis 2 demo. Starting March 1, computer gamers will be able to check out how the game plays on their rigs by downloading it here. More »

The wrecked version of New York City seen in the Crysis 2 trailer below serves as the game's backdrop. It could be described as a "playground" for the game's super-suited protagonist though, personally, we don't think we'd let our kids play in an area marred by killer aliens and unstoppable plague.

Take a trip into the future: in 2023, Manhattan won't look the same!

Crytek CEO "completely overwhelmed" by support.

Sink your teeth into the Crysis 2 Experience with this gameplay series, kicking off with footage from the Xbox 360 version.

More than graphical glitter.

You hate to see it happen: a game is on the verge of launching and those scurvy pirates manage to get their hands on an illegal copy or some leaked code. The latest affected is Crysis 2 -- a near-final build including multiplayer is currently floating around the most unsavory areas of the internet. There's a pretty heated discussion (and plenty of screenshots of evidence) over on Facepunch right now.

This latest problem couldn't have come at a worse time for Crysis 2. It's little over a month out and with all of the technical difficulties surrounding its multiplayer demo on Xbox 360 added into the mix, purchase intent and confidence in the upcoming shooter is likely on the decline.

#piracy Crysis 2 won't be released for another month, but a playable version of Crytek's ambitious PC shooter has already made its way online, much to the disappointment of its creators. More »

You'd think the ability to kick a car like a football would suffice, but apparently that ain't enough in Crysis 2. This latest video details the game's multiplayer progression system. In short, even if you decide not to kick some cars, there should be plenty to keep you busy.

The Suit becomes a part of you in Crysis 2's multiplayer. Find out how to get it and how to bend it to your will in Part 1 of the Multiplayer Progression series!

#trailer If you thought the new nanosuit for Crysis 2 was impressive in the single-player game, wait until you see what it does after 60 hours of online multiplayer. More »

As far as system requirement stories go, there are few as exciting as those about Crytek games. EA and Crytek have officially revealed the <b><a href="http://www.ea.com/crysis-2/blog/pc- ...

The original Crysis was notable not only for its impressive graphics, but also for the beefy hardware required to produce those tropical landscapes. Today, the hardware specifications for the game's sequel were posted -- and strangely enough, they're extremely reasonable! We'd be willing to bet that even older, last-gen computers host the required components within their cold, rotting chassis. Don't believe us? Check out the full list of minimum specs for Crysis 2 after the jump, along with a new trailer (which probably wasn't recorded with a minimum-specs rig, but still -- check it out).

Oh, wait! That's right. We're writing this post from the year 3215, where things like "ATI 3850HD 512MB RAM" cards are as common as the air we breathe. Back in your pre-Robot Revolution era, they might be a little bit harder to come by.

#video There is no room for the weak in this battle for New York City, according to the latest Crysis 2 trailer. Apparently, there's also no room for weak computers either. More »

As the battle for NYC rages, only the strong will survive. Employ the Nanosuit 2 and become the weapon.

Our anticipation for Crysis 2 just skyrocketed for a terrible, terrible reason. See, in a recent interview with CVG, Crytek CEO Cevat Yerli responded to a query about the possibility of a new entry in the TimeSplitters franchise by saying, "Yeah, we have been discussing it, but nothing has been confirmed yet, so let's see after Crysis 2." The developers of the chronologically unstable series, Free Radical, were purchased by Crytek back in 2009, and now have their hands full with developing Crysis 2's multiplayer component.

Don't get us wrong -- we're definitely looking forward to Crysis 2 based solely on its own merits as an innovative first-person shooter. But we also want a new TimeSplitters, and if that means we have to ship Crysis 2 before it's ready to free up resources, then, well, that's an egg we're willing to break.

Try not to be too jealous of your console-bound brethren, dear PC gamers. Though Xbox owners have been enjoying the Crysis 2 multiplayer demo since it went "Live" on Tuesday, you'll be able to get your hands on its Nanosuit-infused gameplay soon enough. Crytek announced the demo's PC release on Twitter, saying, "At this time, Crytek & EA are glad to confirm that we'll be releasing a pre-launch Crysis 2 multiplayer demo on PC! Stay tuned for details."

We'll let you know when said details emerge -- until then, we suggest you start planning what types of enhancements you want built into your super-powered soldier. Ours, for instance? He can jump really high, withstand a lot of bullets, and also, he's a very proficient public speaker.

[Thanks, Sang]

In a statement printed on its website, Crysis 2 developer Crytek says it's aware of issues regarding the Xbox Live-exclusive multiplayer demo, and is "working to resolve" them "as quickly as possible." Known issues include sudden disconnects from servers and, for some, constant console freezing when first joining or concluding matches.

We'll be sure to pass along word when Crytek's ironed out the bugs in its billion-dollar nanosuit, but in the meanwhile, it appears we're all stuck playing the waiting game while waiting to play the game.

#impressions I spent a chunk of yesterday hulking my way around the rooftop gardens and helipad of Crysis 2's Skyline map. The demo gives you a solid sampling of what to expect from the game's multiplayer when it hits. More »

Free demos for Bulletstorm (single-player) and Crysis 2 (multiplayer demo) are now on Xbox Live. That's demos of two upcoming first-person shooters for the price of none. The Bulletstorm demo should be downloadable today for PlayStation 3 as well. More »

What sort of features and moves can you look forward to in Crytek's next shooter? We've got the scoop!