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Far Cry The Wild Expedition announced

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Did you know that the Far Cry franchise is now a decade old? Oh it’s true! And a video game birthday just wouldn’t be complete without some form of celebration, now would it? In other words, open your wallets, because the ultimate collection is on the way.

Far Cry Classic, Far Cry 2, Far Cry Bro 3 and Far Cry 3: Blood Dragon are all getting shoved into one package this year, much like a university attempt to fit as many small students as possible into an Opel Corsa and oxygen be damned.

It’ll be out on Valentines Day, February 14th and is currently priced at £29.99, or according to the latest exchange rate figures R7.2 Million (Citation needed). Far Cry Classic will also be available as a standalone download on February 12 for £7.99 on XBLA and the Sony PlayStation Network. The full collection will hit Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 and PC.

As far as games go, no two Far Cry titles are alike. Far Cry 1 was a massive shooter back in the day, with players taking on the role of Jack Carver and shooting it out with mercs and mutants. Far Cry 2 is the guilty pleasure locally, due to the fact that it had copious amounts of skiet die bliksem, while Far Cry 3 was technically brilliant but narratively lacking.

And there’s Far Cry 3: Blood Dragon, which is one of the best standalone games ever created. It’s pure 1980s style with even more cringe-worthy leather suits, cybernetics and some of the best writing ever encountered in gaming. It’s the game that Far Cry 3 should have been, but it shows just how versatile a game studio can be when a gamble of a chance is taken.

But enough gushing, here’s the cover art for the game, on various platforms homie:

Far Cry (3)187 ROD PS2 Inlay UKFar Cry (2)

Valentines day release huh? Trust me, a multiplayer session of this is way more romantic than diamonds or wedding proposals.

Last Updated: January 10, 2014

85 Comments

  1. Even if I have 3 of 4 games will buy d*nm just to get blood dragon!!!!

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    • Gareth L (That Guy)

      January 10, 2014 at 08:18

      Blood Dragon is less than R200 on Steam. 😉

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      • BacchusZA

        January 10, 2014 at 08:21

        Do it, it’s huge amounts of embarrassingly cheesy and over the top retro fun> It’s pretty much what DNF could have, SHOULD have, been.

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        • Alien Emperor Trevor

          January 10, 2014 at 08:30

          You are so right, they should have just embraced the cheese.

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          • RinceThis2014

            January 10, 2014 at 08:41

            Have you played Blood Dragon?

          • Alien Emperor Trevor

            January 10, 2014 at 08:58

            Yes. trollol!

          • RinceThis2014

            January 10, 2014 at 09:02

            HAHAHAHAHAHA! Are you going to bring me any cool series/movies tomorrow?

          • Alien Emperor Trevor

            January 10, 2014 at 09:06

            Can do. I actually “streamed” something the other day I think might be really perfect to watch while getting lubricated, if only for nostalgia & cheese value.

            I’ll give you a hint – it’s an early 80’s comic book movie.

          • TiMsTeR1033

            January 10, 2014 at 09:07

            BATMAN!

          • Alien Emperor Trevor

            January 10, 2014 at 09:08

            Not even close!

          • TiMsTeR1033

            January 10, 2014 at 09:09

            give me another clue..

          • RinceThis2014

            January 10, 2014 at 09:08

            Oh jesus, Jason will go postal!

          • TiMsTeR1033

            January 10, 2014 at 09:08

            what is it?

          • RinceThis2014

            January 10, 2014 at 09:09

            No clue!

          • Alien Emperor Trevor

            January 10, 2014 at 09:19

            That’s part of the fun. This is something we could really rip apart.

          • RinceThis2014

            January 10, 2014 at 09:09

            Spawn? 🙂

          • TiMsTeR1033

            January 10, 2014 at 09:09

            IT IS!!!

          • RinceThis2014

            January 10, 2014 at 09:10

            Is it?

          • TiMsTeR1033

            January 10, 2014 at 09:10

            The hulk?

          • Alien Emperor Trevor

            January 10, 2014 at 09:11

            Nope.

          • Alien Emperor Trevor

            January 10, 2014 at 09:10

            Again, not even close!

          • TiMsTeR1033

            January 10, 2014 at 09:11

            does this person have super powers?

          • Alien Emperor Trevor

            January 10, 2014 at 09:13

            No, normal person. It’s a sci-fi adventure.

          • TiMsTeR1033

            January 10, 2014 at 09:14

            Aliens.

          • RinceThis2014

            January 10, 2014 at 09:16

            Mmm. The Crow? 😛

          • TiMsTeR1033

            January 10, 2014 at 09:17

            How is that Scifi?

          • RinceThis2014

            January 10, 2014 at 09:18

            He said comic book movie, not scifi…

          • TiMsTeR1033

            January 10, 2014 at 09:19

            Read he said Scifi!

          • RinceThis2014

            January 10, 2014 at 09:20

            Not that I can see. His first post says comic boo movie. Maybe disqus not working properly!

          • Alien Emperor Trevor

            January 10, 2014 at 09:18

            EARLY 80’s.

          • TiMsTeR1033

            January 10, 2014 at 09:19

            Its ALIENS!

          • Alien Emperor Trevor

            January 10, 2014 at 09:20

            There are aliens involved, but it’s not Alien aliens 😛

          • TiMsTeR1033

            January 10, 2014 at 09:20

            ET? ROLF

          • RinceThis2014

            January 10, 2014 at 09:22

            Give up 😛 You can risk showing it to Jason, what’s the worst he can do? 0-O http://frenz1964.files.wordpress.com/2010/07/oie_fullmetaljacket2.gif

          • Alien Emperor Trevor

            January 10, 2014 at 09:28

            GORDON’S ALIIIIIIIIIIIVVVVVVEEEEEEEEE

          • RinceThis2014

            January 10, 2014 at 10:03

            I was actually about to call that. Jason LOVES Flash, really. Did you ever see the new series? I think it was cancelled after the first season but quite fun.

          • Alien Emperor Trevor

            January 10, 2014 at 10:07

            I think I watched the 1st episode a couple of years ago, but did not think it looked good.

          • RinceThis2014

            January 10, 2014 at 10:09

            You realise if you ruin the memories of Flash for Jason you may see his darker side?

          • Alien Emperor Trevor

            January 10, 2014 at 10:12

            Yes, but I can leave. mwuhahahaha.

            Flash was the boss when we were kids, I really do want to see it again. Don’t think it’ll ruin the good memories because I know it’s (very) dated, but that’s what’ll make it fun.

          • RinceThis2014

            January 10, 2014 at 10:13

            Next you’ll be suggesting we watch Buck Rogers 😉

          • Alien Emperor Trevor

            January 10, 2014 at 10:15

            Only if it’s in the original dubbed Afrikaans. lol.

          • RinceThis2014

            January 10, 2014 at 10:15

            Oh man! If you have it, bring it! LOL

          • Alien Emperor Trevor

            January 10, 2014 at 10:19

            No I don’t. I actually wondered just the other day whether I should obtain it or not.

          • Alien Emperor Trevor

            January 10, 2014 at 10:16

            Beedee beedee beedee oh oh!

          • BacchusZA

            January 10, 2014 at 13:40

            One of the best movies EVAH! Or at least the original one was, the others were blech. And we will not ever, EVER, mention the utterly shiiiiiiite tv adaptation……

            That first movie had some of the best lines in a movie, ever, such as

            “Somebody stuck Tin-Tins’ blades in each of his internal organs in alphabetical order”, & “I feel like a little worm on a big fucking hook!”, and the all time classic “Maybe we should record this on video tape, and then play it back later in slow-motion….”

            Man, I need to dig up my DVD & watch that movie again…..

          • RinceThis2014

            January 10, 2014 at 13:44

            I love it man. I cannot recall how many times I have seen it, must be over 40 at least. Watched it 2 months ago via youtube. Whole movie was on there (though probably not now). No, don’t mention the other attempts! I loved the card game too.

        • Gareth L (That Guy)

          January 10, 2014 at 08:31

          I love it to bits. The language and music, oh my word.

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      • Uberutang

        January 10, 2014 at 08:47

        It was less than R100 during the sale 😛

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  2. Admiral Chief in Vegas

    January 10, 2014 at 07:56

    I got FC3BD, its my first to play after I’m done in FO:NV

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    • Hammersteyn

      January 10, 2014 at 08:26

      Enjoy! It’s short but a ton of fun.

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      • Admiral Chief in Vegas

        January 10, 2014 at 08:53

        So its like Darryn?

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        • Hammersteyn

          January 10, 2014 at 09:16

          LOL, haven’t tried Darryn yet but obviously you have 😛

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          • Alien Emperor Trevor

            January 10, 2014 at 09:18

            lol zing!

          • Admiral Chief in Vegas

            January 10, 2014 at 09:20

            Well he is fun to mock, but I suspect you have a different way of having fun with a man…

            O_O

          • Hammersteyn

            January 10, 2014 at 09:22

            Hahaha.

    • Alien Emperor Trevor

      January 10, 2014 at 08:29

      I just finished it, it’s so much fun. I laughed my arse off.

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      • RinceThis2014

        January 10, 2014 at 08:42

        Ah, ignore last comment. It is truly brilliant hey?! Couldn’t stop laughing, ‘I have fucking lazers for eyes!’

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        • Alien Emperor Trevor

          January 10, 2014 at 08:48

          I try to ignore all your comments, I’m not so sure about that one though.. I mean, you did ask a question I already answered. ;P

          “I’m just a man.”
          “No Rex, you’re a hero!”

          The hints on the loading screens & descriptions in the data console made me laugh. Especially:

          Your character has health. When his health runs out, the game will alert you with “Game Over.”

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          • RinceThis2014

            January 10, 2014 at 08:53

            I hadn’t seen your comment when I asked my question, you powder puff girl.

          • Alien Emperor Trevor

            January 10, 2014 at 08:57

            Like it’s my fault you’re a slow reader.

          • RinceThis2014

            January 10, 2014 at 09:12

            Shut it. Have you seen attack on Titan? Will was chatting with me about it last night.

          • Alien Emperor Trevor

            January 10, 2014 at 09:14

            No I haven’t. I’ve *cough* “streamed” *cough* a few episodes after someone here mentioned it a while ago, but haven’t gotten around to it.

          • RinceThis2014

            January 10, 2014 at 09:15

            Funnily enough Will actually did stream them. He says you can from their Anime site, free. I think tomorrow will have to include some Street Fighter challenges 😉

          • TiMsTeR1033

            January 10, 2014 at 09:17

            One can get anything for free on the internet, just need to know where to look.

          • RinceThis2014

            January 10, 2014 at 09:23

            I know that man. I was saying this is FREE, as in, you don’t need to worry about the ethics of pirating the thing.

  3. Alien Emperor Trevor

    January 10, 2014 at 08:31

    Oh, on the latest Humble Weekly sale you get Trine 1 & 2 for $6, plus a few others. If you haven’t played Trine, GET IT!

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    • Matthew Holliday

      January 10, 2014 at 09:14

      humble bundles are making it to 6$ now?

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      • Alien Emperor Trevor

        January 10, 2014 at 09:17

        No, the weekly sale is separate from the bundles themselves.

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  4. TiMsTeR1033

    January 10, 2014 at 08:42

    Will the games be getting a fresh lick of paint too? or just be Farcry 1 looking the same way? Farcry 2 was piece of shit game though wouldn’t buy that again.

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    • Alien Emperor Trevor

      January 10, 2014 at 08:43

      Far Cry 2 was good!

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      • TiMsTeR1033

        January 10, 2014 at 08:47

        Then you mad man! It was soo long winded, and getting malaria and having to get guys after you all the time was plain annoying, not only that the animals were dull as hell! Farcry 3 atleast had decent animals, not to mention a cover system of stealth that actually worked! oh oh and you got a bow to kill people like a BOSS!

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        • Alien Emperor Trevor

          January 10, 2014 at 08:56

          I like the malaria effects, it added some unpredictability to shoot outs which I really enjoyed. I quite liked the companion mercs too. The animals were just there to add some character to the bush & make it more alive.

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          • TiMsTeR1033

            January 10, 2014 at 08:58

            each to there own man..

    • Brenz

      January 10, 2014 at 08:55

      No way Timmeh, Far Cry 2 was awesome, loved it

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      • TiMsTeR1033

        January 10, 2014 at 09:00

        FarCry 2 if they remade it it like Farcry 3 with real animals and stealth that works and not have guys after you every so often would of been alot better. I enjoyed it for awhile at first but it got old.

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        • Brenz

          January 10, 2014 at 09:04

          As much as I enjoyed FC3 I dont think it was really that much of a step forward from 2.
          The AI was as clever as my ass crack for one.
          I mean it looked pretty and all, but had similar amount of depth as 2.

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          • TiMsTeR1033

            January 10, 2014 at 09:06

            I thought the Ai was a step up, some of the guys really gave you a hard time! It wasnt great Ai but was a great game, I cant say that about FC2 though.

          • Matthew Holliday

            January 10, 2014 at 09:12

            it was a step forward in the sense that it was actually playable.

    • Matthew Holliday

      January 10, 2014 at 09:11

      farcry 2 was amazing, but it was missing something, i never made it more than a few hours into the game… ive tried to play it like 3 or 4 times, and just cant get into it.
      amazing game, but just doesnt work, i dont get it at all.

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      • RinceThis2014

        January 10, 2014 at 09:12

        Agreed. The story was lacking some motivation.

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      • TiMsTeR1033

        January 10, 2014 at 09:14

        Was missing alot, if you couldn’t get into it ou cant call it a great game. It had a nice engine yes, the fire element was I great idea, was pretty to look at but the Ai was shit and incredibly repetitive like it was drive oh guys, kill guys, drive and drive so more do missions, drive oh guys, drive oh zebra drive over zebra drive so more oh bad guys!

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  5. Willem Swanepoel

    January 10, 2014 at 09:11

    Is it worth getting? Far Cry 3: Blood Dragon ?

    I love all 3 Far Cry games but not sure. 😉

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    • Alien Emperor Trevor

      January 10, 2014 at 09:15

      Yes, it’s really fun. Tone is so different from all the others.

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    • Kromas

      January 10, 2014 at 10:12

      You can not go wrong with Blood Dragon.By far the best Far Cry ever.

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  6. hairyknees

    January 10, 2014 at 12:48

    Far Cry 1 was epic! Needed an upgrade just to play that game 😛

    Reply

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