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If the market demands a weird FPS, Crytek UK is ready for it photo

If demand for another quirky FPS arises, Crytek UK (once known as Free Radical) is primed to deliver it. Speaking with Develop, Crytek UK’s Karl Hilton wouldn’t rule out a fresh TimeSplitters title, even though the studio is now tackling Crysis 2 and shifting focus to new IP. It’s all about the market’s desires, according to Hilton.

In the interview, Hilton said it was up to Crytek UK to talk to publishers and see what the want from the studio -- be it something realistic or curious.

“Like with all businesses, content is dictated by the desires of the market,” Hilton said. “These days the mass-market shooters tend to be aimed at the hyper-realistic stuff. If developers had free reign with the CryEngine, they would easily be able to produce really bizarre, wacky wonderful stuff.”

“We have artists who can make super-realistic games but we also have a team that has experience making completely bizarre stuff too. If the time comes, if there is a demand for that type of game, I’m confident we’d be ready for it.”

So, market, what say you? Are you ready for another TimeSplitters? We're down with any game that may have nuns with chainsaws. Just sayin'.


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PhazonYoshi's Avatar - Comment posted on 08/17/2009 08:45
PhazonYoshi
Still can't get over the name. Free Radical is a much better name than "Crytek UK" :(

Still, Crytek are a great developer, so it's not like the name implies wrong things. Just... no free radical :(
D-503's Avatar - Comment posted on 08/17/2009 08:54
D-503
As long as it's not realistic I am very happy. Realism is boring.
ShuperShawn's Avatar - Comment posted on 08/17/2009 08:57
ShuperShawn
Do it Crytek!
Sexualchocolate's Avatar - Comment posted on 08/17/2009 08:58
Sexualchocolate
They don't give a shit what WE want. They want to know what cock-sucking middle men like Activision want.

Publishers are the fucking leaches of this industry.

As the Consumers what they want, fuck the Publishers.
dj-anon's Avatar - Comment posted on 08/17/2009 09:12
dj-anon
As long as it is not about a post-apocalyptic future or about a war with other humans or aliens, I'm in.
jawshoeuh's Avatar - Comment posted on 08/17/2009 09:16
jawshoeuh
Bring on some Splitters!
Jordan Devore's Avatar - Comment posted on 08/17/2009 09:18
Jordan Devore
TS2 is still one of my favorites FPSs ever. Do it!
CrocBox's Avatar - Comment posted on 08/17/2009 09:24
CrocBox
Hawt. I totally want another TimeSplitters.
Quistnix's Avatar - Comment posted on 08/17/2009 09:40
Quistnix
If I would want realism, I would just look out of the window. Bring on the weird stuff!
StingingVelvet's Avatar - Comment posted on 08/17/2009 10:05
StingingVelvet
@Sexualchocolate

No, no... you have the wrong enemy there (not that I love publishers or anything).

They don't care what WE want, true, but they do care about what gamers want... the average, somewhat casual Madden/Halo fan though, not the more niche market within gaming that likes more innovative titles (or in my case, deeper and more complex games).
Xzyliac's Avatar - Comment posted on 08/17/2009 10:06
Xzyliac
I may be a retard but wasn't something or other "official" said regarding a new Timesplitters? I seem to distinctly remember seeing some art or something on Joystiq and the commenters simultaneously having orgasms.
Shirley Temple's Avatar - Comment posted on 08/17/2009 10:08
Shirley Temple
Timesplitters Future Perfect is still one of my favorite games. We need more fun stuff and less cock measuring contest shit.
Seven Bells's Avatar - Comment posted on 08/17/2009 10:31
Seven Bells
Timesplitters 2 was so fun with 4 players splitscreen! So many good modes to play. Oh have great memories with this game.
Freefall's Avatar - Comment posted on 08/17/2009 10:39
Freefall
The majority of people have voted: Make another Timesplitters.

Do.
It.
NOW!
Sexualchocolate's Avatar - Comment posted on 08/17/2009 10:42
Sexualchocolate
@StingingVelvet - true it is all about the mass market sheep to them, however it's the publishers who care about them and Crytek will no doubt be talking to publishers (even says so) rather than even the mass market gamers.

The Publishers will push them towards whatever promises the most income, which, in a world flooded by Wii'ng parents and Halo loving 12 year olds is not what a real "gamer" wants.

They should do actual market research, speak to actual gamers not just the publishers.

People our name "Gamer" has been hijacked by kiddies and elderly people on their wii's and by an army of 12 year olds in their room calling each other ghey while playing halo.
Darkhalen's Avatar - Comment posted on 08/17/2009 11:08
Darkhalen
Less realism more fun, thats what games should be about, Timesplitters is my favorite FPS series, Crytek make another one...NOW!
Minamu's Avatar - Comment posted on 08/17/2009 11:36
Minamu
Even though I won't buy C2 or a new TP, I'd prefer a new TP, tbh.
DanlHaas's Avatar - Comment posted on 08/17/2009 11:58
DanlHaas
WE DEMAND IT.
Holyetheline's Avatar - Comment posted on 08/17/2009 12:22
Holyetheline
I'd buy it if done right.
Dexter345's Avatar - Comment posted on 08/17/2009 16:36
Dexter345
I don't get it. Hasn't TimeSplitters 4 already been announced? Did I miss the announcement where they said they stopped working on it?
lazyhoboguy's Avatar - Comment posted on 08/17/2009 18:57
lazyhoboguy
I want timesplitters 4!
masterninja's Avatar - Comment posted on 08/17/2009 19:31
masterninja
Timesplitters 4 or I cry and I hate crying but i feel so much love for the original 3 games that i can't imagine a world where i will never see a 4th Timesplitters game.

Please Crytek UK you could charge me a 100 euro's for just that game and i would even buy 2 copies.

R108 for life!
GunSlap's Avatar - Comment posted on 08/22/2009 14:26
GunSlap
Crytek UK, please listen to me. I PERSONALLY DEMAND TIMESPLITTERS 4! I am part of the market, isn't that good enough?
The Amazing Shenazin's Avatar - Comment posted on 08/23/2009 06:47
The Amazing Shenazin
DOOOOO IT! I've been dreaming about a new Timesplitters ever since the new console generation came out
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