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[Azure Phoenix]

I don't think official numbers were ever released but it was quite popular. I'd say it was 2nd to Halo in terms of FPS popularity on consoles.

I seem to remember an interview in a Gamecube magazine with FRD back in the day where they said TimeSplitters 2 did over 2m and Future Perfect was like 1.5m or something. Far worse performing games have got HD remasters, it's simply a case of Crytek being pretty terrible at managing their IPs.

 

[Triggerhappytel]

I don't think official numbers were ever released but it was quite popular. I'd say it was 2nd to Halo in terms of FPS popularity on consoles.

TimeSplitters 1 did quite well due to being a PS2 launch title, but I'm pretty sure TS2 underperformed and that's why Eidos dropped it, and Future Perfect also disappointed for EA as well. I seriously doubt it was ever the second most popular FPS on consoles when Medal of Honour existed.

 

[Azure Phoenix]

and that's why Eidos dropped it, and Future Perfect also disappointed for EA as well.

Eidos didn't drop it, FRD went with EA for Future Perfect, but then Goldeneye Rogue Agent got announced and they lost all interest in promoting TS:FP. There are multiple interviews from FRD staff members about their grievances with EA.

 

[Hooks]

I hope Hunt can revive Crytek :\

 

[Triggerhappytel]

Eidos didn't drop it, FRD went with EA for Future Perfect, but then Goldeneye Rogue Agent got announced and they lost all interest in promoting TS:FP. There are multiple interviews from FRD staff members about their grievances with EA.

I will have to take your word for it. I recall reading that TS2 was below Eidos' expectations, but it's obviously been about 14-15 years so I may be misremembering.

 

[High Prophet of Regret]

PS4 can't run Crysis

But PS3 can run Crysis...

 

[Harlequin]

I hope Hunt can revive Crytek :\

Honestly, based on all the stories we've heard over the years, maybe it'd just be best if Crytek finally died. I mean, the place is apparently totally mismanaged, doesn't seem to have a particularly good work environment and every other year you hear reports about workers not getting paid for long stretches of time.

 

[nekkid]

Timesplitters was incredibly popular at the time, but without any releases in, what, 12 years(?), it's value as a brand has long-faded.

 

[0ptimusPayne]

MS please take advantage of this horrible situation and hire/buy a lot of their talent. I am ready for a proper Ryse sequel!

 

[GAMEPROFF]

Timesplitters was incredibly popular at the time, but without any releases in, what, 12 years(?), it's value as a brand has long-faded.

A HD Remaster should be cheap opporturnity to bring the franchise back

 

[Shpeshal Nick]

MS please take advantage of this horrible situation and hire/buy a lot of their talent. I am ready for a proper Ryse sequel!

I wish they'd just buy them outright.

Gives them studios, IPs and their own engine that their other studios can use.

Wouldn't be their worst purchase.

 

[Inviusx]

They need to get Hunt Showdown out asap, it looks like a hit.

 

[Vigilant Walrus]

To german Gaffers; What is the state of german game development at this time and software in general? Is software (and games) a category that germans are strong in compared to the rest of Europe? I don't know too many german dev houses besides Crytek!

 

[bosseye]

PS4 can't run Crysis

Yeah? It ran fine on 360 and PS3. Looked great and ran well.

PS4/XB1/XBX can easily run a version of Crysis. I would buy the shit out of PS4 versions of Crysis, Crysis 2 and Crysis 3.

 

[Trup1aya]

MS please take advantage of this horrible situation and hire/buy a lot of their talent. I am ready for a proper Ryse sequel!

Tell me about it!

 

[nekkid]

I wish they'd just buy them outright.

Gives them studios, IPs and their own engine that their other studios can use.

Wouldn't be their worst purchase.

Yeah, with some decent structure and some funding it could work nicely for them. Especially if they can continue to develop and sell CryEngine.

 

[Kasper]

To german Gaffers; What is the state of german game development at this time and software in general? Is software (and games) a category that germans are strong in compared to the rest of Europe? I don't know too many german dev houses besides Crytek!

There are quite a few larger German developers around still. To name a few off the top of my head:

Kalypso Media - developer/publisher, has two inhouse studios making things like the Dungeons series and publishes the Tropico series
King Art Games - The Book of Unwritten Tales, among other things
Deck13 - Lords of the Fallen, The Surge, Ankh series
Daedalic Entertainment - developer/publisher, made their name with adventure games and has recently started dabbling in other genres as well
Blue Byte - two Ubisoft studios, known for the two series Anno and The Settlers
Yager Development - Spec Ops: The Line and Dreadnought
TopWare - developer/publisher, has a few inhouse studios, though I am not sure if it's just one of them or all of them that's based in Poland. Their biggest IP is probably the Two Worlds series
Piranha Bytes - Gothic, Risen, upcoming ELEX

I'm sure there's more studios, but those are the ones that immediately came to mind.

 

[2blackcats]

Timesplitters was incredibly popular at the time, but without any releases in, what, 12 years(?), it's value as a brand has long-faded.

Don't think the controls would go down well either these days. Though I loved them at time.

 

[darkinstinct]

Shame they didn't do a Crysis 4 and go back to their roots of Crysis. Hunt game isn't my cup of tea as it appears to have no story mode campaign.

Yeah, Crytek was best as a single player experience. I didn't like a single multiplayer mode they made and the F2P move was doomed from the start. Then they moved to VR, which was even crazier. And now multiplayer only. It's like they never learn from their mistakes. Just build a new Crysis, a new Ryse or a new Far Cry. Give it a different name if you must. Do a Crysis Trilogy Remaster. The management of Crytek is just a complete failure.

 

[CappyHamper]

Yeah? It ran fine on 360 and PS3. Looked great and ran well.

Was going to call BS on that but looking up some videos it's actually not half bad. Impressive for the hardware.

I would hope a PS4 release would be targeting 60fps though.

 

[RobertM]

PS4 can't run Crysis

PS3 and 360 did

 

[trugc]

They claim in their financial report that their Warface deal with Mail.ru worth double-digit million dollar, should keep them afloat for at least a year or two.