EGM Rumors: Crackdown Sequel Squashed, EA Entering the Octagon

The juiciest tidbit from the April issue of EGM is kind of a bummer: A Crackdown sequel looks like it won't happen any time soon. Sure, Microsoft has danced around the idea of making another addictive orb-hunting shooter, but Quartermann says even if Crackdown 2 does come to fruition, original developer Realtime Worlds probably won't be making it.

It also seems like Sony's unique PSP game Patapon will have some sort of spin-off; rumor is something Patapon-related will pop up on the PlayStation Network.

[toughNAME]

wasn't it confirmed that there would be no sequel last year??

sucks...but I'll go for APB

[lodossrage]

But I don't see why they wouldn't have a crackdown sequel in the works.

It sure as hell sold decently. Financially, it would be poor decision making NOT to in on a sequel to crackdown.

[RecSpec]

I'm sure that had nothing to do with the Halo 3 demo being in there. Yep, absolutely nothing at all.

Crackdown was an awesome game, but it got a push, if you know what I mean.

[lodossrage]

But BECAUSE of that lil push from HALO 3, the game itself got out in the open. And it was well-received and considered a viable game for the 360.

So if they did make a sequel, it wouldn't need the extra push the second time around.

[Gondee]

If you think about it was a great idea. Now if they lanch another game they already have that "awsome title" that its following up. It may have its own big push

[gta_cb]

im glad you added

"Crackdown was an awesome game, but it got a push, if you know what I mean."

to the end of your comment otherwise i would have completely disagreed with you lol, yeah its a good game, i was one of the few that bought the game because of playing the demo from marketplace, nothing to do with Halo 3 beta as until Halo 3 i hadnt played the series.

[power of Green]

Never heard of such a claim. Hmmm.... Seems like APB be the focus.

[green]

i rather they concentrate on APB.Crackdown can come after that

[candystop]

I'm pretty sure we wont see crackdown 2 until sometime next year so for now I hope they stay focused on APB!

[Snukadaman]

It said some other studio was already working on crackdown 2 if I remember...anyone else remember that?

[name]

Crackdown 2 should just be bundled with halo 4 next year.

[permutated]

I'm sorry...didn't they squash the sequel about 3 months ago over at IGN in an interview?

How did this get approved?

[Gina-get-u]

MS needs all the good original IPs it can get its hands on to combat Sony's momentum this year. It has a hard enough time coming up with new hit franchises that it can't afford to allow what few proven exclusives it has to lie dormant. Having something like Crackdown II in the freezer would have been understandable if MS had a whole bunch of other pots cooking, but at this point we've heard of only four big exclusives on the 360 this year, and only one of them is actually an internal development. I'd love to hear that MS had been holding back on us with the big announcements, but right now I'm not getting that vibe. We should have been hearing about the new stuff right around now, if not officially then at least through the grapevine. But so far, zip.

[permutated]

I personally think that the 360 hs enough titles in 08' to at least last a while.

-Ninja Gaiden II
-Fable 2
-Too Human
-Alan Wake
-Gears Of War 2

Etc, etc, etc.

I'll be buying a PS3 in a few months, because 08' is a killer year to have one, but there are some MASSIVE titles on the 360 in the coming months.

[ElementX]

I agree. There are great games coming to both consoles. There's no need to pick just one. '08 will be great for gaming.

[gogators]

a long over due substaintial price drop.

[permutated]

Lol @ whatever moron disagreed with me.

[Gina-get-u]

I think you're absolutely right on all points. The 360's line-up isn't lame by any stretch. It just pales in comparison with the PS3's 2008 roster so far, and worse, with its own 2007 release list. It gives the impression of coasting or winding down just as the PS3 is up and coming.

I don't care much for MS, but just imagine what an awesome year in gaming 2008 will be if the 360 actually has an answer for everything the PS3 throws at it. It's not looking that way but one can always dream.

[ElementX]

I enjoyed Crackdown. In fact, I loaned my copy to a friend to check it out. Maybe I should ask for it back and go searching for more orbs...

[MK_Red]

So sad about Crackdown 2. And looks like the rumor about Dead Rising 2 was true. :(