[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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[PC, PS3, X360] Homefront 'Rock Map Pack' DLC on the way

[PC, PS3, X360] Homefront 'Rock Map Pack' DLC on the way

A new trailer has been released to show off the upcoming map pack for Homefront. The pack will be releasing this week on Xbox Live for a measly $5 and takes the resistance to San Francisco's Alcatraz Island.

The two new maps are Alcatraz and Bridge and also adds Overpass and Waterway to the Team Deathmatch mode. After the pack releases on Xbox Live it will release on both PlayStation Network and PC.

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[MULTI] Americas Sales Chart, Mar 13-19: Solid Week on the Homefront

[MULTI] Americas Sales Chart, Mar 13-19: Solid Week on the Homefront
SOFTWARE TOP 20
1) Pokemon Black/White (DS) - 719,643 (2,646,381)
2) Homefront (X360) - 416,363 (416,363)
3) Homefront (PS3) - 136,607 (136,607)
4) Killzone 3 (PS3) - 98,174 (605,486)
5) Dragon Age II (X360) - 96,235 (388,727)
6) Just Dance 2 (Wii) - 80,163 (4,303,427)
7) Kinect Adventures! (X360) - 68,718 (6,411,393)
8) Wii Sports Resort (Wii) - 61,821 (12,836,820)
9) Shogun 2: Total War (PC) - 59,840 (59,840)
10) Halo: Reach (X360) - 51,331 (6,107,807)
11) Zumba Fitness (Wii) - 48,908 (755,747)
12) Okamiden (DS) - 48,171 (48,171)
13) Michael Jackson: The Experience (Wii) - 44,244 (1,530,556)
14) Wii Fit Plus (Wii) - 42,797 (8,356,551)
15) Call of Duty: Black Ops (X360) - 42,664 (8,556,640)
16) Homefront (PC) - 38,941 (38,941)
17) MLB 11: The Show (PS3) - 35,765 (129,719)
18) Dragon Age II (PS3) - 34,198 (144,737)
19) Bulletstorm (X360) - 28,897 (431,988)
20) Dragon Age II (PC) - 27,446 (116,644)

HARDWARE
Nintendo DS - 113,795 (55,055,124)
Xbox 360 - 110,899 (31,015,874)
Nintendo Wii - 95,966 (41,088,406)
PlayStation 3 - 85,035 (19,239,888)
Sony PSP - 36,463 (21,855,906)
PlayStation 2 - 31,025 (55,674,648)

Notes:
- Pokemon Black/White is once again the top-selling game in the world this week, moving another 955k copies.
- Homefront moved a total of 880k copies worldwide in its debut (X360 - 67%, PS3 - 27%, PC - 6%)
- LEGO Indiana Jones: The Original Adventures is the 38th Wii title to sell 2 million copies worldwide.
- Next week's major releases: LEGO Star Wars III: The Clone Wars (PC, PS3, Wii, X360, PSP, 3DS, DS), Crysis 2 (PC, PS3, X360)

Debuts:
- Homefront (X360) - 416,363 (#2)
- Homefront (PS3) - 136,607 (#3)
- Shogun 2: Total War (PC) - 59,840 (#9)
- Okamiden (DS) - 48,171 (#12)
- Homefront (PC) - 38,941 (#16)
- Yakuza 4 (PS3) - 16,459 (#34)
- Top Spin 4 (X360) - 15,705 (#36)
- Top Spin 4 (PS3) - 14,417 (#39)

TOP 10 PREORDERS
1) Gears of War 3 (X360) - 208,369
2) LEGO Star Wars III: The Clone Wars (Wii) - 132,711
3) LEGO Star Wars III: The Clone Wars (DS) - 122,970
4) Mortal Kombat (PS3) - 107,765
5) The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword (Wii) - 98,322
6) Metal Fight Beyblade (DS) - 95,329
7) SOCOM 4: US Navy SEALs (PS3) - 87,459
8) Brink (X360) - 85,428
9) Crysis 2 (X360) - 81,805
10) Diablo III (PC) - 80,149

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[PS3, X360, PC] Review Roundup - Homefront

[PS3, X360, PC] Review Roundup - Homefront Game Pro - 4/5 - "Homefront does a whole lot right, delivering powerful imagery and actions on the single-player side, as well as interesting multiplayer alterations, but neither end feels fully realized. But I won't hesitate to recommend Homefront on the overall strength of its stilted campaign, which consistently delivers strong set pieces and alluring atmospheric moments amidst the chaotic combat. And should Kaos expand on this promising start with meaningful and memorable additions in a sequel, Homefront may prove a potent franchise in no time at all."

Gamespot - 7/10 - "The diverse mechanics that combine to make Homefront's multiplayer what it is may be familiar to genre veterans, but they are well integrated and achieve a nice balance. Matches in Homefront don't feel quite like matches in other games, and there's enough depth here to fuel plenty of hours of combat. Yet, the best part of Homefront is the thoughtful and thorough vision of the future laid out by the campaign. It's rare to have a shooter pay this much attention to its setting, and the results are some remarkably memorable moments that are often nicely emphasized by the soundtrack. It squanders a lot of potential for greatness, but Homefront's campaign still fuels much of the game's appeal, helping to distinguish it among a crowded field of competitors."

Game Informer - 7/10 - "With its interesting premise, evocative opening sequence, and clever variation on multiplayer, Homefront has a strong foundation. It’s a shame that technical limitations and a derivative single-player campaign keep the game from realizing its potential."

IGN - 7/10 - "I liked Homefront a lot, and yet I acknowledge that the aspects of the game I like the most aren’t the most important in determining whether the game is great or not. Homefront is certainly one of the most unique shooters I’ve ever played, driven by an ingenious and surprisingly well-fleshed out plot and a dark and dreary, realistic setting. But it also controls and feels like a typical shooter, looks like a game that’s several years old, and most importantly, has an inexcusably brief campaign. Multiplayer is Homefront’s redeeming quality, and those gamers out there who are like me and swoon for alternate/future history settings should certainly look into it. However, if what you’re seeking is an upper-echelon shooter, keep looking, because Homefront isn’t what you’re searching for."

1UP - B- - "Kaos Studios has made a competent shooter to accompany an engrossing story, one I'm more than willing to finish (assuming a sequel will be made). Multiplayer is where the game's real value lies, and it's certainly more than competent. There's a polish to the online mode that speaks to the developer's true talent. The game is familiar enough that shooter fans can jump right in without having to learn a whole new set of controls or game mechanics, but different enough (with the inclusion of the vehicles and other tools) that Homefront feels different from other games in the genre. If this is the beginning of a franchise, then it's a good start. "

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