GameSpy has made 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 utilise 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 programme to expose the game to a worldwide network of gaming enthusiasts.
"By incorporating our leading online gaming and community technology into Crysis, GameSpy has formed a valuable partnership with Crytek, a true innovator in next-generation gaming,” said Jamie Berger, SVP Consumer Products & Technology for IGN Entertainment. "As GameSpy continues to expand its suite of in-game, Web, and desktop gaming technologies, we will continue to align ourselves with world-class developers and highly-anticipated titles such as Crysis.”
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 website.
“GameSpy has successfully addressed our needs and wants in providing Crysis the latest in online multiplayer technology and helping to meet gamers’ expectations for one of the most anticipated games of the year,” said Avni Yerli, Managing Director of Crytek. “By utilising the beta test programme and latest GameSpy technologies, we have been able to provide a complete solution in developing a multiplayer experience that meets our high standard of excellence.”
GameSpy will also be hosting a beta test programme for Crysis, giving Crytek the ability to test Crysis with gaming enthusiasts to be available at FilePlanet.
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 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.
