Generally, the first rule when it comes to rescuing hostages is ‘don’t let everybody get horribly done in.’ But sadly, this proves too much of a stumbling block for many game heroes. Be it accidentally killing geriatrics with a killer virus or letting the damsel in distress get crushed by a cow, the following rescue missions all get botched. Spectacularly. &# ... » Read More

29 Apr 2009

Far Cry 2 Fortune’s Pack - review

PC Feature | Far Cry 2

You get three new weapons, two new vehicles and five new multiplayer maps in Fortune’s Pack. The best news is that Far Cry 2’s famously explodey action sequences are now augmented by an explosive-launching crossbow that packs more of a punch than the in-game rocket launcher. ... » Read More

18 Feb 2009

These games are not what you think they are

PC Feature | Far Cry 2

Why Sonic isn't a platformer and Final Fantasy isn't an RPG at all. ... » Read More

10 Feb 2009

Far Cry 2: Epic chain reaction of explosive doom

PC Feature | Far Cry 2

A Domino Rally of pyromania, crafted by Radar in FC2's level editor. ... » Read More

6 Feb 2009

Warning: This article definitely contains spoilers

PC Feature | Far Cry 2

Right, Darth Vader is Luke’s father, Bruce Willis is dead in the Sixth Sense, Brad Pitt and Edward Norton are the same person in Fight Club. There, we’ve just ruined three movies for you. We’re fairly sure you won’t care about us ruining these plot twists by the end of this article, though, as we’re about to spill the beans on 80 (some potentially game-ruining) spoilers. ... » Read More

7 Jan 2009

GamesRadar's Anti-Awards 2008

PC Feature | Far Cry 2

Just a few weeks ago we celebrated the very best of 2008 with our Platinum Chalice Awards.Today though, we must temper our merriment with disdain and head-sagging shame, for these are the moments that truly made our stomachs turn. ... » Read More

23 Sep 2008

Play 2008's hottest games early!

PC Feature | Far Cry 2

The biggest UK gaming event this year is just days away ... » Read More

7 Jul 2008

Next-Gen's 30 most anticipated games of E3

PC Feature | Far Cry 2

In choosing games for this list, we kept an eye on games most likely to succeed at the market. We also tried to keep in mind potential critical reception based on developer track record, previous franchise performance, and how the titles have been presented in the media thus far. Naturally we also picked the titles we are most excited to play at the show, but in short, these are the games to keep an eye on, because these are the games that ... » Read More

28 May 2008

Far Cry 2: Exclusive dev team interview

PC Feature | Far Cry 2

Far Cry 2 dazzled eyes and blew minds when it was unveiled at the Leipzig Games Convention last year, and its blend of open world gameplay, stunning visuals and exciting new environmental mechanics have made it one to watch intently ever since. Read on, as we interview Producer Louis-Pierre Pharand, Tech Director Dominic Guay and Creative Director Clint Hocking about why Africa is going to be the place to be later this year. ... » Read More

20 Nov 2007

It came from Africa

PC Feature | Far Cry 2

Nov 20, 2007 In March 1898, two maneless Tsavo man-eating lions preyed on workers during the construction of the Ugandan railway. The pair, part of a testosterone-charged sub-species of lion local to the area, killed an estimated 135 people - their efforts later immortalized in the Val Kilmer film The Ghost and the Darkness. In late July of this year five men from Ubisoft Montreal were spending a night under canvas in the same area. “We couldnt see anything - we just heard an elephant ... » Read More

21 Aug 2007

Far Cry 2 - interview

PC Feature | Far Cry 2

Three years. It's been three whole years since a the little known German developer called Crytek amazed the PC first-person shooter world with its debut game Far Cry. It came out of nowhere, and proceeded to blow everyone away. But despite its critical and commercial success, the game's publisher Ubisoft then decided to focus its efforts on console development where the franchise was concerned, and it was only last month that it finally announced the long-awaited return of Far Cry to the ... » Read More

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