Crackdown 2 to feature 4 player co-op

June 9th, 2009 2 Comments   Posted in Action, Adventure, E3, Multiplayer, News, Xbox 360


In a recent update on the official Xbox.com page of Crackdown 2, it was revealed that the game will support 4 player co-op, in addition to 16 player multiplayer. Developed by Ruffian Games, Crackdown 2 was revealed in a teaser trailer form at E3.

The original Crackdown only supported 2 player co-op, which was in itself quite entertaining, taking on the whole city of criminals with a friend. Crackdown 2 is slated for release in the first half of 2010.

More Crackdown 2 details emerge

June 1st, 2009 No Comments   Posted in E3, Microsoft, Xbox 360

Just as we promised, more Crackdown 2 details for you to sink your teeth into — Microsoft and Ruffian Games have recently announced that Crackdown’s sequel will in fact include both cooperative and competitive multiplayer, a feature that was absent from the first title.

They also say that “you and your friends with the complete freedom to explore, destroy and play as you return to restore justice and peace to Pacific City – by any means necessary.” Soun

Expect Crackdown 2 to hit store shelves sometime in 2010.

Read (Kotaku)

Ruffian games expands by 15, still won’t say what they’re working on

May 22nd, 2009 1 Comment   Posted in PC, PlayStation 3, Wii, Xbox 360

It seems that a game studio founded by developers working on Fable II, Crackdown and GTA entitled Ruffian Games, has announced their expansion. 

The infant game studio will expand their employee base by 15 but still are unable to let the world know what they are working on. Joystiq quoted Ruffian exec Gaz Liddion as saying “Now we’re in full production, we’re itching to share the fantastic work these guys have been producing,” going on to say that the announcement “won’t bee to far away”.

Hmm, I wonder what the project could be? Crackdown 2 anyone?