One of the most overlooked and best shooters of the year, EA and Cytek's Crysis 2, is on sale for $9.99 over at Best Buy. The deal is store pick up only but there are loads of store options available.

Check the deal here and grab a great game for 10 bucks. Yes, the deal kicks a**.

MechWarrior is coming back in 2012 as an MMO based game which we can't wait to play. Until then we have to make due with details like, the fact that is is build on the awesome CryENGINE 3 which powered Crysis 2.

Piranha Games licensed the engine from Crytek, the German based developer of the Crysis series. Look out for more coverage as it comes in for this 'premium free-to-play MMO'.

Remember Homefront guys? That Red Dawn-esque shooter from THQ and KAOS? Well, KAOS was shut down recently and the promising Homefront IP thought to be dead. Homefront sold well but review scores were on the lower end, unfortunately for KAOS.

There have been some new developments in the THQ camp. Today we received word that Crytek, developer of Far Cry and Crysis will be taking on the universe and create a sequel in the near future, we are talking 2013/14.

Press Release:

THQ AND CRYTEK COLLABORATE TO DEVELOP NEXT
HOMEFRONT TITLE

Legendary FPS Developer Set To Take THQ's Successful Original IP
To New Heights

AGOURA HILLS, Calif., September 20, 2011 - THQ Inc., (NASDAQ: THQI) today announced that the next title in its Homefront® franchise will be developed by multi-award winning FPS veterans Crytek.

"Selecting Crytek to take Homefront forward underscores our strategy of working with the industry's best talent," said Danny Bilson, EVP Core Games, THQ. "Homefront's unique setting and storyline captivated gamers the world over. With Crytek's industry leading technology and legendary experience in the FPS genre, we're supremely confident that the next Homefront will deliver that AAA-quality experience that players demand."

"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 Cevat Yerli, Founder, CEO and President of Crytek. "We believe that bringing our level of quality, creativity and production values to the next Homefront title creates an opportunity for both THQ and Crytek to deliver a truly blockbuster game. It's really important to us that THQ has the faith in giving us a lot of creative freedom over one of its most important properties to allow us to bring the Homefront world to life in a new and innovative way."

The first Homefront title was released in March 2011, and proved to be a commercial success for THQ. The yet-to-be-named sequel is scheduled for release in THQ's fiscal year 2014 on console and PC platforms.

About Homefront
The year is 2027. The world as we know it is unraveling after fifteen years of economic meltdown and widespread global conflict over dwindling natural resources.

A once proud America has fallen, her infrastructure shattered and military in disarray. Crippled by a devastating EMP strike the USA is powerless to resist the ever expanding occupation of a savage, nuclear armed Greater Korean Republic.

Abandoned by her former allies, the United States is a bleak landscape of walled towns and abandoned suburbs. This is a police state where high school stadiums have become detention centers, and shopping malls shelter armored attack vehicles. A once-free people are now prisoners ... or collaborators ... or revolutionaries.

Meanwhile, the splintered nations of Europe struggle to maintain peace at home, as the global economy continues its downward spiral, and civil order disintegrates. The world is teetering on the brink of ruin ...

About Crytek GmbH
Crytek GmbH ("Crytek") is one of the world's leading independent development studios for interactive entertainment. It is based in Frankfurt am Main (Germany) and has additional studios in Kiev (Ukraine), Budapest (Hungary), Sofia (Bulgaria), Seoul (South Korea) and Nottingham (UK). Crytek is dedicated to creating exceptionally high-quality video games for next-generation consoles and PC, powered by their proprietary cutting-edge 3D-Game-Technology, CryENGINE®.

Since its foundation in 1999, Crytek has created the multi-award winning PC titles Far Cry®, Crysis® (awarded best PC Game of E3 2007 and Best Technology at the 2008 Game Developers Choice Awards), Crysis Warhead® (awarded Best Graphics Technology at IGN Best of 2008 Awards) and Crysis® 2 (awarded Best Shooter of E3 2010 and Gamescom 2010).

Crytek, Crysis and CryENGINE are registered trademarks or trademarks of Crytek GmbH in the USA, Germany and/or other countries.

About THQ
THQ Inc. (NASDAQ: THQI) is a leading worldwide developer and publisher of interactive entertainment software. The company develops its products for all popular game systems, personal computers and wireless devices and the internet. Headquartered in Los Angeles County, California, THQ sells product through its global network of offices located throughout North America, Europe and Asia Pacific. More information about THQ and its products may be found at www.thq.com. THQ, Homefront, Kaos Studios and their respective logos are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of THQ Inc.

Microsoft, Xbox, Xbox 360, Xbox LIVE, the Xbox logos, and the Xbox LIVE logo are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the U.S. and/or other countries.

"PlayStation" is a registered trademark of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc.

All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

Creative Artists Agency, which represents Crytek, brokered the deal.

The statements contained in this press release that are not historical facts may be "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements are based on current expectations, estimates and projections about the business of THQ Inc. and its subsidiaries (collectively referred to as "THQ"), including, but not limited to, expectations and projections related to the release of Homefront, and are based upon management's current beliefs and certain assumptions made by management. Such forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements, including, but not limited to, business, competitive, economic, legal, political and technological factors affecting our industry, operations, markets, products or pricing. Readers should carefully review the risk factors and the information that could materially affect THQ's financial results, described in other documents that THQ files from time to time with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal period ended March 31, 2011, and subsequent Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, and particularly the discussion of trends and risk factors set forth therein. Unless otherwise required by law, THQ disclaims any obligation to update its view on any such risks or uncertainties or to revise or publicly release the results of any revision to these forward-looking statements. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date of this press release.

I hope people are still enjoying Crysis 2 because it is a good game. If you are playing the multiplayer mode of EAs scifi shooter you may want to check the DLC area.

Crytek and EA released the previously announced Decimation Pack today which entails 5 new maps and 2 new weapons to play with. The DLC is 800 MSP or 10 Dollars depending on the platform. The Pack should come to PS3 on June 28th.

MAPS

* 5th Avenue
* Chasm
* Plaza
* Prism
* Apartments

WEAPONS

* FY71 Assault Rifle
* Smoke Grenade

What are you waiting for... MAXIMUM DLC!

I love these rumors, I really do. Especially when they revolve around new console hardware.

As if it was a scripted response from Microsoft to combat the Nintendo Wii U hype. Today Videogamer.com ran a story that rumors a new Xbox console being launched in 2012 and revealed at E3 that year.

The reason for the rumor is Crysis developer Crytek. The studio ran some demos behind closed doors at E3 last week talking about TimeSplitters 4 which is being developed for the Xbox follow up.

The rumored console will be running Direct X 11 but specifics have not been nailed down just yet according to the sources.

TimeSplitters 4 will run on CryEngine 3 and currently is only confirmed for the next gen Xbox, however Crytek will be investing into next gen PlayStation development also.

What is your take on this? Will Microsoft launch a console in 2012 and take the wind out of Nintendo's and Sony's sails? Are you ready for Xbox 720? NextBox?

You didn't think EA would let Activision take all the DLC Map Pack glory, right? Today the publisher revealed that Crytek is readying the first downloadable content for Crysis 2 multiplayer called 'Retaliation'. The content pack is expected on May 17th.

In the Retaliation Pack the multiplayer battlefield is expanded with 4 brand new maps supporting all game modes - Park Avenue, Transit, Shipyard, and Compound.

What do you guys think?

I am sure by now you guys are well aware of Crysis 2 and that it will release in just a few days. Crytek's follow up to the nano suit adventure is set to drop on March 22nd and will be available on PS3, Xbox 360 and PC. The final gameplay video entitled 'Gate Keepers' shows Alcatraz navigate the urban city environments and battle CELL troopers.

One thing is certain, there has been no shortage of Crysis 2 trailers lately. Today, we can bring you another trailer showing off the invisibility capabilities of Nano Suit 2.0 - Enjoy.

Ever since Crysis 2 was announced for all three HD platforms, the press and fans alike, have been speculating about the quality of the game across PS3, Xbox 360 and PC. While the PC version has been shown to press and gamers everywhere played the Xbox 360 Multiplayer Beta, no one really saw the PS3 version running.

Today Crytek is showing off a pure gameplay video of the title running on PS3. The level shown here is called “Semper Fi or Die.”

Electronic Arts and Crytek have just put out a brand new trailer for Crysis 2 today featuring the multiplayer leveling up system, perks, and most importantly the Nanosuit. You can check the awesomeness out below!

We have been playing the Crysis 2 Multiplayer Demo a Lot lately and are looking forward to the full release on March 22nd. EA has dropped the 'Be Strong' trailer in our mailbox, so get ready to watch it.

Crysis 2 has been in development for a while now and Crytek has done a lot of work to create a great shooter experience which builds on CryEngine 3. Here is a new multiplayer trailer to show off what you can expect from EA's latest shooter.

Yes, Crysis 2 has been delayed to March 2011 but that does not mean we won't get to at least 'see' the game. EA and Crytek showed off

some damn good looking multiplyer footage at gamescom this week. The clip displays the level 'Rooftops' and presents some fine looking

verticality along with clogue and other abilities. 'Be the weapon' is the motto here. The footage shows fast paced gameplay involving the nano suit capabilities which look very fun to use. Players will be getting points for kills which presumably will be used for upgrades as in MW2. The clip also reveals that there will be 6 modes, 12 NYC locations, 80 ranks and 60 nano suit upgrades. Take a look.

The guys over at 1Up and Gamevideos posted an off screen capture of CryTek's latest engine running the sequel to the PC only blockbuster of past years. Crysis 2 is shown off with different environments, lighting effects, hit detection and facial animation. The game was sampled in a compilation video providing a nice comparison of PC and console footage all designed and run on CryEngine 3.