Gaming News - September 2003
San Francisco, CA (September 11, 2003) - Ubi Soft today announced that
its forthcoming PC game Far Cry won the award for PC Game of the Show at the
recent ECTS event in London.
From Ubi Soft:
Ubisoft will publish Far Cry in late 2003, and retains the exclusive
rights to publish interactive entertainment software products created under its
Far Cry brand.
Far Cry is being developed for PC CD ROM by the German Coburg-based
development studio Crytek, who has set new standards in game production by
utilizing their own graphic technology - the CryENGINETM. The engine is capable
of delivering realistic physics, stunning sound effects and a highly evolved
enemy "team intelligence". Along with these considerable characteristics, it
will also gather breathtaking visual effects.
Key game features:
- Amazing, non-scripted, adaptive AI
- Stunning visuals stretching over amazing distances
- Exotic locations with non-linear game-design
- Different gameplay modes including full-on Hollywood FPS mode or
tactical-shooter mode
- Various driveable vehicles from jeeps and boats to hand-gliders
- Deformable terrain
- Rag-doll physics
- Polybump technology
"Considering the unique advanced technology, the amazing graphics and
atmosphere of this new jewel, we have great expectations for this soon-to-be
massive hit!" said Alain Corre, Managing Director for Europe, Asia Pacific and
South America, Ubisoft. "It is already looking superb, and we were delighted to
receive the award for Best PC Game of the Show at this year's ECTS, especially
among such tough competition."
"We are pleased to work hand in hand with Ubisoft to create this exciting Far
Cry game," said Cevat Yerli, CEO, Crytek. "Ubisoft is a major publisher, with
the global distribution networks in place to take our product to a massive
audience."
Far Cry is due for release by Christmas 2003.
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