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| GameSpy to Provide Multiplayer Technology for Crysis IGN Entertainment's GameSpy has announced a licensing deal to incorporate GameSpy's multiplayer online technology into Crytek's upcoming sci-fi, first-person shooter game, Crysis. Under the terms of the agreement, Crytek will utilize a broad range of GameSpy technologies for online gaming and community integration in the upcoming release of Crysis. Additionally, Crytek will leverage GameSpy's Beta testing program to expose the game to a worldwide network of gaming enthusiasts. Crysis will contain GameSpy technologies, including: - GameSpy's "Comrade" in-game middleware and desktop technology that enables seamless in-game to out-of-game community features, such as instant messaging, friend rosters, advanced matchmaking capabilities. - GameSpy's "Sake" will allow Crytek to store data securely online, enabling gamers to build extensive player profiles and maintain game stats. - GameSpy's "ATLAS" allowing Crytek to easily create an advanced statistical system for competitions within the game and on the Crysis Web site. GameSpy will also be hosting a beta test program for Crysis, giving Crytek the ability to test Crysis with gaming enthusiasts. To be available at FilePlanet, this beta program will allow Crytek to fine-tune Crysis and receive feedback on gameplay, while detecting any early problems within the game. The beta test program will provide invaluable feedback and generate buzz for the game leading up to its November release. Crysis is a sci-fi action game from the award-winning developer Crytek. The first-person shooter puts gamers in the pivotal role of repelling an alien invasion on mankind. Crysis offers players a highly immersive game experience in which gamers will have to adapt tactics, weaponry, the Nanosuit and gameplay style to survive and defeat the alien invasion. Highly robust and easy-to-use mod toolsets shipping with the final game will allow players to create their own expansive levels with game modes for both multiplayer and single player. write your comments about the article :: © 2007 Game News :: home page |