Hedon Posted August 17, 2010 Share Posted August 17, 2010 EA has announced that, for a limited time at launch, a Limited Edition of Crysis 2 will be available for the same price as the standard edition. In other words, "buy the game immediately." The "Limited Edition" includes bonus experience points in multiplayer, a "SCAR Hologram Decoy" that allows players to project an image of themselves, a "SCAR Weapon Skin" in digital camouflage, and an in-game Platinum Dog Tag.Not extravagant enough? EA also announced the Crysis 2 Nano Edition, which despite its name is quite a bit larger. It'll include the Limited Edition of the game, a steel case, an 11" statue of the protagonist atop an NYC taxi, and an art book. And all of that's inside a backpack (designed to resemble the Nanosuit). This outrageous special edition will only be available via pre-order from EA, for $149.99, £119.99, or EUR 129.99. In addition, EA announced that a closed beta will be held for Xbox 360 players "later this year." Enjoy some new gameplay footage after the break, and learn about the announced multiplayer modes here. I want to be on that beta dang it! My link Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrunknMunky Veteran Posted August 17, 2010 Veteran Share Posted August 17, 2010 Question begs to be asked, why bother making 2 versions if you'll include all the extras at the same price? Cut your own publishing costs and make one sku :s (referring to the standard & limited edts) Anyway, nice that MS & Crytek are getting cosy (Y) Will hopefully get into that beta :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hedon Posted August 17, 2010 Author Share Posted August 17, 2010 Multiplayer in action! My link Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IceBreakerG Posted August 17, 2010 Share Posted August 17, 2010 EA has announced that, for a limited time at launch, a Limited Edition of Crysis 2 will be available for the same price as the standard edition. In other words, "buy the game immediately." The "Limited Edition" includes bonus experience points in multiplayer, a "SCAR Hologram Decoy" that allows players to project an image of themselves, a "SCAR Weapon Skin" in digital camouflage, and an in-game Platinum Dog Tag. Question begs to be asked, why bother making 2 versions if you'll include all the extras at the same price? Cut your own publishing costs and make one sku :s (referring to the standard & limited edts) Anyway, nice that MS & Crytek are getting cosy (Y) Will hopefully get into that beta :) That would be why :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrunknMunky Veteran Posted August 17, 2010 Veteran Share Posted August 17, 2010 No because they are selling it for the same price. If anything they're losing money giving away more for less. Doesn't matter how long it's available for. And like I said, producing more skus costs more money too. For a game like Crysis I really don't think it'll matter in the long run anyway, it's gonna sell bucket loads. That and their mark-ups probably cover a bulk of the cost too. Anywayyyy... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sethos Posted August 17, 2010 Share Posted August 17, 2010 Looks interesting, although it looks like players need 10-15 body shots to die and that's what killed Crysis' MP - Hate that in games. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ayepecks Posted August 17, 2010 Share Posted August 17, 2010 No because they are selling it for the same price. If anything they're losing money giving away more for less. Doesn't matter how long it's available for. And like I said, producing more skus costs more money too. For a game like Crysis I really don't think it'll matter in the long run anyway, it's gonna sell bucket loads. That and their mark-ups probably cover a bulk of the cost too. Anywayyyy... They're not really losing much money since the limited edition hardly adds anything extra. It's just a way for them to hopefully increase first-week/-month sales which are a big statistic in the industry. Looking forward to playing this (Y) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
c3ntury Posted August 17, 2010 Share Posted August 17, 2010 Whatever, it won't beat the PC experience ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hedon Posted August 17, 2010 Author Share Posted August 17, 2010 Whatever, it won't beat the PC experience ;) It will for me! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
what Posted August 17, 2010 Share Posted August 17, 2010 Whatever, it won't beat the PC experience ;) Anything is better than playing the game on my PC. Of course, you shouldn't be in this forum if you're just going to troll. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Omen1393 Posted August 18, 2010 Share Posted August 18, 2010 The footage shown at the link doesn't do that game justice at all. That's possibly the most scripted match i've ever seen. Watch the first two embedded videos here if you want to see the non-scripted PC gameplay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ayepecks Posted August 19, 2010 Share Posted August 19, 2010 The footage shown at the link doesn't do that game justice at all. That's possibly the most scripted match i've ever seen. Watch the first two embedded videos here if you want to see the non-scripted PC gameplay. PC gameplay is going to look much better than the 360 or PS3 gameplay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hedon Posted August 19, 2010 Author Share Posted August 19, 2010 I laugh at the guys that keep voting my threads one star. One day they might grow up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ayepecks Posted August 19, 2010 Share Posted August 19, 2010 I laugh at the guys that keep voting my threads one star. One day they might grow up. Don't fret it -- that's the maturity of the Neowin community. I remember a year or two ago that (for a few months) PS3 fans came in and voted 360 topics 1 star each. In retaliation, 360 fans went and did the same to PS3 topics. Then people just chose individuals and rated their topics 1 star. You should consider it a rite of passage :laugh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hedon Posted August 19, 2010 Author Share Posted August 19, 2010 Don't fret it -- that's the maturity of the Neowin community. I remember a year or two ago that (for a few months) PS3 fans came in and voted 360 topics 1 star each. In retaliation, 360 fans went and did the same to PS3 topics. Then people just chose individuals and rated their topics 1 star. You should consider it a rite of passage :laugh: It feels like 3rd grade all over again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sweetham Posted August 19, 2010 Share Posted August 19, 2010 I'm interested to try this game out. It looks good, but now I just wanna know if it plays good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrunknMunky Veteran Posted August 19, 2010 Veteran Share Posted August 19, 2010 I laugh at the guys that keep voting my threads one star. One day they might grow up. Yeah don't worry about that, we've all been there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThisSiteHasLostItsCharm Posted August 19, 2010 Share Posted August 19, 2010 is there going to be a PC beta? and is the game going to be a horrible laggy port or built separately for PC? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ayepecks Posted August 20, 2010 Share Posted August 20, 2010 is there going to be a PC beta? and is the game going to be a horrible laggy port or built separately for PC? Yes, there will be a PC beta. I really don't think it's going to be a horrible laggy port... pretty sure it's built separately. The E3 stuff was all recorded off a PC from what I understand, they just used a 360 controller. But the latest videos are on the 360, and you can tell a noticeable reduction in the framerate (but still definitely playable). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sethos Posted August 20, 2010 Share Posted August 20, 2010 is there going to be a PC beta? and is the game going to be a horrible laggy port or built separately for PC? They already said the PC version suffered because of the console versions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sweetham Posted October 13, 2010 Share Posted October 13, 2010 Just got an email to register for the closed 360 MP beta which is scheduled to launch "soon". Still no guarantee to get in but fingers crossed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sethos Posted October 13, 2010 Share Posted October 13, 2010 Same here, hopefully I get in so I have something to record :woot: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrunknMunky Veteran Posted October 13, 2010 Veteran Share Posted October 13, 2010 Hmm I don't remember if I signed up for the beta or not...Seeing as I replied in the topic I hope that means I did :p If not, I want to see lots of captures Sethos :p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hedon Posted October 13, 2010 Author Share Posted October 13, 2010 Just got mine as well. Application Confirmed Thank you for registering to take part in our Crysis 2 multi-player test. Best regards, Crytek Team Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ayepecks Posted October 13, 2010 Share Posted October 13, 2010 Sadly, got nothing... you guys better record and give tons of impressions ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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