Far Cry 2

Stemmy · 8th October 2008, 10:44

Really looking forward to this.

Anyone else going to get it?

KanieKaned · 8th October 2008, 10:44

Darren_z33 · 8th October 2008, 11:42

I'm really looking forward to this too, theres a few games coming out at the same time as this...

FarCry 2, LBP and Fable 2

A week later Fallout 3, the following week Gears of war 2

SmashedHombre · 8th October 2008, 11:47

Incidentally, does anyone else think that Fracture looks like it good be pretty good? It's released tomorrow on the 360, dunno if its on ps3

Darren_z33 · 8th October 2008, 12:02

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Originally Posted by SmashedHombre

Incidentally, does anyone else think that Fracture looks like it good be pretty good? It's released tomorrow on the 360, dunno if its on ps3

Played the demo a few weeks ago and was not impressed

Stemmy · 8th October 2008, 12:05

Fracture doesn't have great ratings either.

I was quite surprised to find out that Far Cry 2 won't be quite as demanding as the Crytech engine(allthough i'll reserve judgement on that till when i eventually play it) eveen though graphically it looks better and despite being open world/destructable environments and everything pretty much being dynamic you'd expect it to be an even bigger system killer than crysis

Stemmy · 10th October 2008, 14:50

Preordered this yesterday from Play.com

2 weeks though till delivery date.

Do you usually recieve it fomr them on release date or a day or so afterwards?

Leg-End · 10th October 2008, 15:08

Ive got mine on order from play.com too, in the past they usually get them to you on release date, and if not most definatly the day after. Alot of it boils down to where you live and what the postal service is like.

Stemmy · 10th October 2008, 15:14

I'm in Dublin

If its a day or 2 after release date when i get it then thats good enough for me.

This game looks the business and all

Leg-End · 10th October 2008, 15:38

You going PS3, 360 or PC? I'm goin PC myself, cant get on with shooters and controllers.

Stemmy · 10th October 2008, 15:43

Oh defo PC....I hate using anything other than a mouse and keyboard for FPS....controllers do my head in

RedKaos · 10th October 2008, 16:54

I've heard rumours that the console versions are distinctly inferior than the PC version. Either way I was always going to opt for the PC version.

Stemmy · 10th October 2008, 17:52

Yeah i heard something about the console versions being 'dumbed down' a bit.

It will have requirements that will be relatively close to the likes of crysis

RedKaos · 10th October 2008, 18:21

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Originally Posted by Stemmy

Yeah i heard something about the console versions being 'dumbed down' a bit.

It will have requirements that will be relatively close to the likes of crysis

I seriously doubt that, Crysis is a modern one-off, it was simply TOO demanding and to be honest I don't expect the average game to reach that technical quality for quite a few years yet.

System requirements might be abit steep, but I think any decent modern PC should be able to handle it.

Stemmy · 10th October 2008, 18:38

I know its not going to be at the same level as Crysis....its a little bit friendlier to lower systems.

But i'd put money on needing a fairly high end machine to run the graphics fairly high in this.

Stalker:Clear Sky is more demanding than Crysis running at max settings...well atleast according to UBERScholes and he has a shit hot comp

The joys of a pc over consoles is you can allways turn the settings up or down depending on what it can handle

UBERScholes · 10th October 2008, 23:36

In fairness Clear Sky may be more demanding because it's buggy as fuck at the moment. Does look spectacular though, even better than Crysis at times.

Looking forward to Farcry 2. Sounds like it'll be similar to Stalker with an open world to explore, and not linear like Crysis

Leg-End · 21st October 2008, 16:44

Play.com just sent the posted email, hoping to get it by Thursday

UBERScholes · 21st October 2008, 18:10

Was convinced for a while this morning that it was cock out time (22nd) and that I could stop off on the way home and pick this up

SmashedHombre · 22nd October 2008, 09:35

I'm confused. Is this game out? I thought it came out friday but ad on TV last night said it was 'out now'.

Ander8on · 22nd October 2008, 09:41

Is this meant to be any better than the first one? I hated that game, but having seen the advert last night it looked pretty decent & has had good reviews (according to the advert).

muller · 22nd October 2008, 09:49

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Originally Posted by SmashedHombre

I'm confused. Is this game out? I thought it came out friday but ad on TV last night said it was 'out now'.

Release date is supposed to be Friday..

Stemmy · 22nd October 2008, 09:50

I got an E-mail yesterday from Play saying my copy has been sent out....hopefully i get it on Thursday.

I heard mixed reports saying its out on the 21st...or the 24th

SmashedHombre · 22nd October 2008, 09:53

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Originally Posted by muller

Release date is supposed to be Friday..

Did no one else see the Farcry 2 ad on ITV at halftime last night saying it was out now..?

muller · 22nd October 2008, 09:57

I saw those adverts yeah. It said "out now" but also "Out 24th October", both were on the screen. Fuck up I think.

muller · 22nd October 2008, 10:01

O, hold on. Just looked at my Sky+, it does only say "out now".

But, after the game, the the commercial break of dawn porters programme, it says "out 24th october".

SmashedHombre · 22nd October 2008, 10:02

Well I dont think I will be getting it on Friday anyhow. Fable 2 is top of my list, then it is a toss up between Farcry and Dead Space, but I will probably just not buy either and wait for Fallout the following Friday. Going to be an expensive few months

muller · 22nd October 2008, 10:05

Last week I was desperate for a new game, in the coming few weeks there are loads of games to choose from.

SmashedHombre · 22nd October 2008, 10:12

I know. Thing is as well I just started Oblivion for the first time last night so I'm nto even going to have time to play all these new games

WeasteDevil · 22nd October 2008, 11:24

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Originally Posted by RedKaos

I've heard rumours that the console versions are distinctly inferior than the PC version.

They always will be, and it's not just about raw grunt. Memory is a serious issue, and I'd like to see you play this game on a PC with only 512MB of total RAM in it (that includes what's on the graphics and sound cards).

Chirag · 22nd October 2008, 11:45

I can't wait... Seems like a good game.. Will be getting it on the PC.. I don't know how you buggers manage to play FPS games on Consoles!

WeasteDevil · 22nd October 2008, 11:52

Strangely enough, PS3 supports mouse and keyboard (both wired or wireless) in its firmware. However, many games don't support it. The only one that I can think of that does is UT3. RedLambs and I have had a discussion on why this feature of the PS3 never seems to be used by developers, and he thinks that it's down to frame rate.

Cornell · 22nd October 2008, 11:53

I've had it for 3 days on 360.

Fantastic game.

SmashedHombre · 22nd October 2008, 11:57

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Originally Posted by Chirag

I can't wait... Seems like a good game.. Will be getting it on the PC.. I don't know how you buggers manage to play FPS games on Consoles!

To be honest I can't play shooters on a PC. Need a controller, its why I gave up on crysis.

WeasteDevil · 22nd October 2008, 12:01

I thought that you can use the XB360 controller on a PC?

8th October 2008, 10:44	#1 (permalink)
Stemmy Reserve Team Player Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Look asian? Posts: 1,139	Far Cry 2 Really looking forward to this. Anyone else going to get it?

8th October 2008, 10:44	#2 (permalink)
KanieKaned Reserve Team Player Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Caf's Resident Bastard Maker taking it up the Dirtbox on a filthy mattress since 2005 & Derriere Extraordinaire Posts: 2,629	Yup

8th October 2008, 11:42	#3 (permalink)
Darren_z33 Trainee Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Derry Posts: 51	I'm really looking forward to this too, theres a few games coming out at the same time as this... FarCry 2, LBP and Fable 2 A week later Fallout 3, the following week Gears of war 2

8th October 2008, 11:47	#4 (permalink)
SmashedHombre I'm cute Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Slightly more handsome, intelligent and talented than Rams. Far more likely to shag sheep than most rams too. Posts: 19,381	Incidentally, does anyone else think that Fracture looks like it good be pretty good? It's released tomorrow on the 360, dunno if its on ps3

8th October 2008, 12:05	#6 (permalink)
Stemmy Reserve Team Player Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Look asian? Posts: 1,139	Fracture doesn't have great ratings either. I was quite surprised to find out that Far Cry 2 won't be quite as demanding as the Crytech engine(allthough i'll reserve judgement on that till when i eventually play it) eveen though graphically it looks better and despite being open world/destructable environments and everything pretty much being dynamic you'd expect it to be an even bigger system killer than crysis

10th October 2008, 14:50	#7 (permalink)
Stemmy Reserve Team Player Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Look asian? Posts: 1,139	Preordered this yesterday from Play.com 2 weeks though till delivery date. Do you usually recieve it fomr them on release date or a day or so afterwards?

10th October 2008, 15:08	#8 (permalink)
Leg-End Reserve Team Player Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: UK Posts: 1,007	Ive got mine on order from play.com too, in the past they usually get them to you on release date, and if not most definatly the day after. Alot of it boils down to where you live and what the postal service is like.

10th October 2008, 15:14	#9 (permalink)
Stemmy Reserve Team Player Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Look asian? Posts: 1,139	I'm in Dublin If its a day or 2 after release date when i get it then thats good enough for me. This game looks the business and all

10th October 2008, 15:38	#10 (permalink)
Leg-End Reserve Team Player Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: UK Posts: 1,007	You going PS3, 360 or PC? I'm goin PC myself, cant get on with shooters and controllers.

10th October 2008, 15:43	#11 (permalink)
Stemmy Reserve Team Player Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Look asian? Posts: 1,139	Oh defo PC....I hate using anything other than a mouse and keyboard for FPS....controllers do my head in

10th October 2008, 16:54	#12 (permalink)
RedKaos Reserve Team Player Join Date: May 2007 Location: South East Posts: 4,576	I've heard rumours that the console versions are distinctly inferior than the PC version. Either way I was always going to opt for the PC version.

10th October 2008, 17:52	#13 (permalink)
Stemmy Reserve Team Player Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Look asian? Posts: 1,139	Yeah i heard something about the console versions being 'dumbed down' a bit. It will have requirements that will be relatively close to the likes of crysis

10th October 2008, 18:38	#15 (permalink)
Stemmy Reserve Team Player Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Look asian? Posts: 1,139	I know its not going to be at the same level as Crysis....its a little bit friendlier to lower systems. But i'd put money on needing a fairly high end machine to run the graphics fairly high in this. Stalker:Clear Sky is more demanding than Crysis running at max settings...well atleast according to UBERScholes and he has a shit hot comp The joys of a pc over consoles is you can allways turn the settings up or down depending on what it can handle

10th October 2008, 23:36	#16 (permalink)
UBERScholes I'd find it flattering if someone hard rubbed against me. Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 11,050	In fairness Clear Sky may be more demanding because it's buggy as fuck at the moment. Does look spectacular though, even better than Crysis at times. Looking forward to Farcry 2. Sounds like it'll be similar to Stalker with an open world to explore, and not linear like Crysis

21st October 2008, 16:44	#17 (permalink)
Leg-End Reserve Team Player Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: UK Posts: 1,007	Play.com just sent the posted email, hoping to get it by Thursday

21st October 2008, 18:10	#18 (permalink)
UBERScholes I'd find it flattering if someone hard rubbed against me. Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 11,050	Was convinced for a while this morning that it was cock out time (22nd) and that I could stop off on the way home and pick this up

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SmashedHombre I'm cute Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Slightly more handsome, intelligent and talented than Rams. Far more likely to shag sheep than most rams too. Posts: 19,381	I'm confused. Is this game out? I thought it came out friday but ad on TV last night said it was 'out now'.

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Ander8on Pissface Bob for another 12 months Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Chorlton "Knowledge speaks, but Wisdom listens" Posts: 3,436	Is this meant to be any better than the first one? I hated that game, but having seen the advert last night it looked pretty decent & has had good reviews (according to the advert).

22nd October 2008, 09:50	#22 (permalink)
Stemmy Reserve Team Player Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Look asian? Posts: 1,139	I got an E-mail yesterday from Play saying my copy has been sent out....hopefully i get it on Thursday. I heard mixed reports saying its out on the 21st...or the 24th

22nd October 2008, 09:57	#24 (permalink)
muller Reserve Team Player Join Date: May 2008 Location: infront of you. Posts: 3,790	I saw those adverts yeah. It said "out now" but also "Out 24th October", both were on the screen. Fuck up I think.

22nd October 2008, 10:01	#25 (permalink)
muller Reserve Team Player Join Date: May 2008 Location: infront of you. Posts: 3,790	O, hold on. Just looked at my Sky+, it does only say "out now". But, after the game, the the commercial break of dawn porters programme, it says "out 24th october".

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SmashedHombre I'm cute Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Slightly more handsome, intelligent and talented than Rams. Far more likely to shag sheep than most rams too. Posts: 19,381	Well I dont think I will be getting it on Friday anyhow. Fable 2 is top of my list, then it is a toss up between Farcry and Dead Space, but I will probably just not buy either and wait for Fallout the following Friday. Going to be an expensive few months

22nd October 2008, 10:05	#27 (permalink)
muller Reserve Team Player Join Date: May 2008 Location: infront of you. Posts: 3,790	Last week I was desperate for a new game, in the coming few weeks there are loads of games to choose from.

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SmashedHombre I'm cute Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Slightly more handsome, intelligent and talented than Rams. Far more likely to shag sheep than most rams too. Posts: 19,381	I know. Thing is as well I just started Oblivion for the first time last night so I'm nto even going to have time to play all these new games

22nd October 2008, 11:45	#30 (permalink)
Chirag Redcafe - Euro '08 League Winner Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Bombay Posts: 2,505	I can't wait... Seems like a good game.. Will be getting it on the PC.. I don't know how you buggers manage to play FPS games on Consoles!

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WeasteDevil Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Castellón de la Plana Posts: 62,075	Strangely enough, PS3 supports mouse and keyboard (both wired or wireless) in its firmware. However, many games don't support it. The only one that I can think of that does is UT3. RedLambs and I have had a discussion on why this feature of the PS3 never seems to be used by developers, and he thinks that it's down to frame rate.

22nd October 2008, 11:53	#32 (permalink)
Cornell Reserve Team Player Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Sydney 2000. - Wesley Brown is a national hero. Posts: 4,641	I've had it for 3 days on 360. Fantastic game.

22nd October 2008, 12:01	#34 (permalink)
WeasteDevil Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Castellón de la Plana Posts: 62,075	I thought that you can use the XB360 controller on a PC?