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Team Crytek’ gorgeous and uber resource intensive CryENGINE 2 (which is the engine that powers the visually stunning Crysis on the PC) is slowly making its way to consoles. But how well will the engine run on console hardware that equates to half of what Crysis demands? According to Crytek, surprisingly well.

In an interview with IGN about CryENGINE 2 and its performance on next-gen consoles, Crytek business manager Harald Seeley says that they “tailor the engine specifically to each platform” and that they “expect the final outcome will result in games that look like they’re running at high settings, or almost high settings, on a Personal computer.” An astonishing engineering feat if they have the ability to pull it off. So far, Crytek has yet to make their engine available to console developers as it’s still under development, but if the console tech demo video (embedded above) tells us anything, it’s that CryENGINE 2 reeks of promise. Just look at those colorful teapots roll!

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GamesIndustry.biz is reporting that most major on the web retailers in the UK including GAME, Gamestation and Play.com have been waiving their white pre-order flag lately regarding any new Grand Theft Auto IV pre-orders. The infectious demand for GTAIV is just too much and they can’t guarantee customers ordering after April 7th will get their GTAIV copy day one. So, to anyone who’s looking to cash in on those sweet UK Microsoft points pre-order deals, you’ll probably be out of luck. GTAIV is the hawtness right now and, as a result, pre-orders are getting hammered. Which we’re certain Rockstar has no problems with.

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Just as was announced last Friday, three new Rock Band tracks are available for purchase off the Xbox Live Marketplace with all three once being “OXM exclusives“. So, if you purchased OXM a few months back for those exclusive tracks, then swiftly turn your eyes away from this post before you cause yourself anymore heartache. Each master track will set you back 80 Microsoft points or can be purchased as a Harmonix Pack bundle for 240 points which really doesn’t save you any money. Click towards the break to get informed about today’s complete Rock Band DLC rundown and ponder whether or not “Sprode” should grace your DLC list.

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This day EA, MTV and Harmonix have confirmed the UK release of Rock Band is set for May 23. News of a release date has been expected for quite some time; however, in an unexpected coup Harmonix has announced the popular music rhythm game will be a timed exclusive for everyone’s favorite HD-platform.

In a press release early this morning Harmonix confirmed the Xbox 360 version Rock Band will hit the UK in “an exclusive launch window of Might 23,” while other platforms will see the title released later this summer. However, the news may not be as peachy as UK gamers would like.

The game will be sold separately from an “Instrument Edition,” which is only includes the drum set, guitar and microphone peripherals, priced at GBP 129.99 (EUR 169). When factoring in the price of the software the package will cost gamers roughly $360 US. Additionally, UK gamers will have the option of purchasing wireless guitars separately for GBP 59.99 (EUR 79.99), while the standard drum kit will go for GBP 69.99 (EUR 89.99).

The UK version of Rock Band will include all 58 tracks found in the North American release, as well as feature nine new tracks spanning German, French and UK hits.

Considering the popularity of the game Stateside, Microsoft has definitely stolen one of the biggest releases out from under Sony’s nose — in a heavily pro-Sony market. While the exclusivity might boost the sales of the Xbox 360 in the region we wonder how UK gamers will feel swallowing the steep price to get their rock on.

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