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Crackdown 2 in the making?

December 19, 2008 in Rumor comments 5

Ruffian Games is a new game developer that has recently formed, combining members of Realtime Worlds (Developer of the first Crackdown) and Xen Group, who helped make the first game as well. There have been tons of rumored reports flying about that this group is in the early stages of developing a sequel.

With several hints toward a Crackdown 2 from the GI magazine and a Microsoft exec, this could have a real possibility of being true.

A recent Flickr picture set shows a trio of Ruffian employees, including Xen Group veteran Gaz Liddon, surveying offices in the Dundee area.

In 2006 and 2007, Xen Group provided "core technology" for rendering and physics, artwork, design and managerial resources to the original Crackdown, which was developed by David Jones' Dundee-based Realtime Worlds.

In addition, Crackdown lead designer Billy Thomson, associated with Xen Group following his stint on the game, also appears to be a member of the new Ruffian team, which was in the process of moving into new permanent offices in October.
tyranitar24 via gamasutra.com »
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    TurMoiL911 Dec 19, 08
    It doesn't surprise me that a sequel is being made.

    The first game was a big hit and it most likely would have been without the Halo 3 multiplayer beta attached. Besides, I thought the ending of the first one set up a future franchise quite nicely.
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    DragoniteBallZ Dec 19, 08
    Yeah they should put a BETA of Halo 3 ODST on it so it will actually be worth something.
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      Deadman Rules Dec 20, 08
      Crackdown was more fun than Halo 3. The Halo 3 beta should feel privileged for being on that disc.
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        Storm Dec 20, 08
        I agree. The Co-Op was done nicely, fun just jumping great distances, hilarious physics, and the vehicles were kick-ass. Problem is that it was short-lived for me, didn't take long before I moved onto another game, so if they do something about it's length, I'm all up for a sequel.
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    streetcarp81 Dec 20, 08
    the game prob wont be out in time to attach an ODST beta if they are in the early stages of the sequel. Either way im going to purchase the game. The first crackdown was great.

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