[PC, PS3, X360] Homefront sequel coming in 2014 from Crytek?

[PC, PS3, X360] Homefront sequel coming in 2014 from Crytek?
I know it sounds strange, but after THQ shuttered Kaos Studios everyone began to wonder where Homefront would go now. THQ had previously stated they were eager to continue the IP as a franchise and now we have an answer as to how that will work. It looks like a Homefront sequel is being worked on by Crytek.

"We see Homefront as a really strong universe that has a lot of potential and that has been expertly created and marketed by THQ," said Crytek CEO Cevat Yerli. Despite the first game being nearly universally panned by critics the title still managed to ship roughly 2.6 million copies by the end of March 2011.

Yerli also suggests that Crytek have been given a fair amount of creative freedom over development of the Homefront sequel, however it will take some time. The game is currently scheduled to launch on PC and consoles in THQ's fiscal 2014.

Are you interested to see what Crytek can do with Homefront?

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[PS3, X360] Crytek 'Discussing' Timesplitters 4, Focused on Crysis 2

[PS3, X360] Crytek 'Discussing' Timesplitters 4, Focused on Crysis 2
Did your heart break when you heard about Free Radical? Luckily it may not be over just yet. According to CVG, Crytek is exploring the possibilities of a new installment in the Timesplitters franchise.

After reports that Timesplitters 4 had been in development since 2008 (3 years after the previous entry, Timesplitters: Future Perfect, was released) until Free Radical went into administration it seemed like it was all but over. Thankfully Crytek picked up the struggling studio and has since assigned them to developing the multiplayer component that will be featured in Crysis 2.

"I love working with our UK friends," Cevat Yerli (CEO) said. "The team has been performing up to the quality bar easily. Our thinking was that the team had done 80-85 rated games, and we thought that with the right technology, IP and global IP direction they could reach the 90 barrier. I'm very confident that they can do that."

On the topic of future Timesplitters titles he said, "Yeah, we have been discussing it, but nothing has been confirmed yet, so let's see after Crysis 2."

Do you hope for a new entry in Free Radical's franchise?

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