EA to Sell Crysis-ready Computers
by Nick Breckon, Jul 29, 2008 12:58pm PDTPublisher Electronic Arts is planning to sell a line of PCs that will be branded and marketed as machines that can handle Crytek's beefy PC shooter Crysis.
The computers will come in several configurations, and will be released alongside Crytek's upcoming stand-alone expansion Crysis Warhead, according to some blogger.
While Crytek has mainly blamed Crysis' modest sales on PC piracy, many have pointed to the game's demanding system requirements as another culprit. Crytek has been working to optimize the engine and increase framerates for the Warhead expansion.
Crysis Warhead is scheduled for a September release.
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What's next? A PC Home Entertainment System: Crysis Bundle Pack at Costco? *cringes*
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People just don't take the time to learn how.
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"EA PC.. Its game in the "
Cynical? Me?
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It'll be good for those who don't want to upgrade or are set back far enough to where they need to buy a pre-built computer.
Now if the prices are in the thousands, even if it's worth it, people aren't going to get it, especially for one (really good) game.
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Here's 3 (of the 4 available):
Mainstream http://www.pcaction.de/screenshots/original/2008/07/1217330798050.jpg
Gamer http://www.pcaction.de/screenshots/original/2008/07/1217330803855.jpg
Enthusiast (formerly known as Very High) http://www.pcaction.de/screenshots/original/2008/07/1217330800486.jpg
Rest of the 6 new pics: http://www.pcaction.de/?article_id=653827
No DX10 required for Very High details in Warhead: http://www.pcgameshardware.com/aid,653869
Also... lol @ "some blogger"
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New logo:
"EA: Its in our pockets"
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As it stands, if you want to run something like Crysis well, you can build your own machine for under $1000, or spend over $2000 on some boutique ripoff from HP or Dell (or their newly-acquired gaming-oriented subsidiaries). If EA were to mass produce pre-configured models at low prices, this could be a great step in bringing PC gaming back to the masses.
I would love to get some details from EA. Let's hope for a press release and an interview soon, if this is all legit.
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