Far Cry 2 is going to be talked about for a long long time, Some of the features implemented into far cry 2 are nothing short of amazing, when you look around at some of the games available today, you can question why some of these developers have even bothered. Here are just a few of many reasons why far cry 2 & UBISOFT are onto a winner:  Far Cry 2 sports a dynamic lighting system real time lighting (morning, midday,afternoon,night time cycles) not many games have achieved this. far cry 2 has a dynamic weather system that effects different aspects of the game in many ways, now not only have they included these features into the far cry 2 single player campaigns, they have also included these features into far cry 2 multiplayer mode, this will effect the way multiplayer games are carried out.  for an example lets say you are defending you base in the far cry 2 capture the diamond mode and you assign players to use the flamethrower kit ,  the flamethrower can be used for strategic use also and not just for fragging / burning enemies so should you chose to use the flamethrower to prevent the enemies getting into your base and it rains that will cause a bit of a headache. Not many games have as many features as far cry 2, so this is a case of expect the unexpected.

But with that said far cry 2 is expected so sell lots and lots of copies and many investors are looking at purchasing shares into this game, so in the long run we should see lots of far cry 2 mods and far cry 2 map packs  being released in the future. we will be writing an article on the map editor as soon as we can get some more information on this.

You can get far cry 2 (limited edition) if your pre order from our partners at GameStop
or EB Games

The Far cry 2 achievements list will have players coming back for more, i am a big fan of achievement lists as the do make things more interesting, Well without to much blabber heres the current confirmed list:

48 achievements with a total of 1000 points.

Stickin’ it to the man:(10 points)

Kill a Faction Captain in Leboa-Sako – the Northern Territory.

Wages of Conflict:(10 points)

Aquire all conflict diamonds in the game available through payment or exploration.

Making friends:(10 points)

Save a Buddy from captivity.

The best laid plans:(10 points)

Work with a Buddy to subvert a mission offered by a faction.

Wanderer:(10 points)

Find all the Safe Houses in Leboa-Sako – the Northern Territory.

Orienteer:(10 points)

Find all the Safe Houses in Bowa-Seko – the Southern Territory.

Investigative Reporter:(10 points)

Turn over the first set of the Jackal’s audio logs to the Journalist.

Messenger:(10 points)

Complete all the available Underground side-quests in both the North and the South.

Supply:(10 points)

Unlock new weapons by hitting a Convoy.

On the run:(10 points)

Escape the Town.

Down but not out:(10 points)

Escape to Bowa-Seko – the Southern Territory.

Weapon Specialist:(10 points)

Purchase the manuals and acquire the bandolier for one weapon.

Bagman:(10 points)

Deliver stamped travel documents to the Underground in exchange for medicine.

Lineman:(20 points)

Complete a Mission intercepted from a cellular tower signal.

Dawa ya moto ni moto:(20 points)

Break the ceasefire and reignite the conflict.

Lent a hand:(20 points)

Complete a Buddy side quest.

Out of the frying pan:(20 points)

Get rescued by a Buddy.

Dr Livingston, I presume:(20 points)

Enter every 1 square kilometer map region of the world.

Pulitzer material:(20 points)

Turn over all of the Jackal’s audio logs to the Journalist.

Weapons Expert:(20 points)

Purchase the manuals and acquire the bandoliers for every weapon.

Playing both sides:(20 points)

Switch sides in Leboa-Sako – the Northern Territory.

Against the middle:(20 points)

Switch sides in Bowa-Seko – the Southern Territory.

Demand:(20 points)

Unlock all weapons by hitting every Convoy.

Prison escape:(20 points)

Escape torture at the old slave outpost.

Last man standing:(30 points)

Wipe out the senior leadership of both Factions and determine who will be the new Warlords.

Into the fire:(30 points)

Save a Buddy from a mortal wound.

The third faction:(30 points)

Rescue all the Buddies from their respective predicaments.

Ruthless:(30 points)

Subvert all the main faction missions in Leboa-Sako – the Northern Territory.

Cold Blooded:(30 points)

Subvert all the main faction missions in Bowa-Seko – the Southern Territory.

Utility Man:(30 points)

Complete all Missions intercepted from cellular tower signals.

Good night sweet prince:(40 points)

Comfort a Buddy and ease his passing.

Heart of Darkness:(40 points)

Enter the Heart of Darkness.

The horror… the horror:(40 points)

Resolve your conflict with the Jackal to facilitate the exodus.

First Response Team:(10 points)

Get highest revives count in a ranked match.

Hired Gun:(20 points)

Reach Rank 5 (Ranked Match).

Superior Captain:(10 points)

Win a round as the Captain in Uprising mode (Ranked Match).

Best in Class:(20 points)

Get highest xp total in one match (Ranked Match).

War Party:(20 points)

Win a match with 16 players (Ranked Match).

Upgraded Player:(20 points)

Upgrade one class 3 times (Ranked Match).

Safari Tour:(20 points)

Play at least one full round in every Official Map (Ranked Match).

Battle Hardened:(20 points)

Play at least one full round in every Game Mode (Ranked Match).

Professional:(30 points)

Reach Rank 10 (Ranked Match).

Mercenary:(30 points)

Reach Rank 20 (Ranked Match).

Field Hospital:(40 points)

Get 500 revives (Ranked Match).

Warlord:(40 points)

Achieve Rank 30 (Ranked Match).

Soldier of Misfortune:(40 points)

Unlock field manuals for all weapons (Ranked match).

Mapper:(10 points)

Create a map and get it validated in all game modes.

Adventurer:(20 points)

Download and rate 25 usermaps.

Far Cry 2 achievements wrap up, Well as you can see there is going to be one hell of a lot to do in this game, from all far cry 2 news and reviews so far, Far cry 2 will be a huge hit this summer and best of all the developers have really listened to there users this time around, credit should go to UBISOFT for this making such a great game. Well that is it for now soon as some more far cry 2 news comes to hand you will be sure to hear it here first.

The official quote from our partners at GameStop & EB Games.

” Reserve / pre order Far Cry 2 and you will automatically be upgraded to receive the FREE Limited Edition upgrade. This is a reservation-only offer. While supplies last.

Pre-Order Edition:

• 6 Bonus Missions (3 hrs of game play)
• Full-Size Fold-Out Map “

This is a must have if your are a far cry 2 fan, and even if your not such a big far cry fan, I cant say i know a gamer who would knowck back extra far cry 2 maps and missions. The Full size far cry 2 fold out map will come in very handy, I used the same style map on GTA and i muct say it does really come in handy. Far Cry 2 release date is getting closer & closer, Now there are only a limited number of these available so you will need to get in fast.

For those of you who dont know what far cry 2 is and why there is so much buzz about this game here is a little info: “Far Cry 2 is the next-generation PC first-person shooter from Ubisoft, discover the real sequel to the award winning PC game. More than just a visual and technological achievement, Far Cry 2 will make you take part in a brand new gaming experience. Discover one of the most beautiful but also most hostile environments in the world, AFRICA”

” Diamonds are not forever in Far Cry 2, but they are persistent. In the single-player campaign, the precious stones are mined by the warring factions and sold to fund their civil war. In the multiplayer mode, blood diamonds are rewarded as persistent upgrades as you increase in rank and unlock new weapons. In both cases, diamonds fuel the explosive action of Ubisoft Montreal’s upcoming shooter.

We recently paid a visit to Ubisoft Montreal to finally get our hands on the four multiplayer game modes in Far Cry 2. In addition to Deathmatch and Team Deathmatch, you can also do battle in team-based Capture the Diamond–after all, if you had to choose between snatching a flag or a diamond, which would you go for? To win, you steal the enemy faction’s briefcase of diamonds from its headquarters and bring it back to your base. You can score a point only if your own diamonds are secure in your headquarters. The diamond carrier is easily identified on the map because each briefcase gives off bright green or red smoke, depending on which faction you play for. After a point is scored, a new briefcase will spawn. There are a few interesting strategies that play into this mode. One player grabbed the diamonds and hightailed it back to his base, but instead of scoring the point, he hid in a nearby hut. While the opposing team was off trying to hunt down the diamond carrier, his teammate stealthily made his way to the enemy headquarters, and waited for the carrier to score so he could grab the new briefcase when it respawned–dirty!

The final mode, Uprising, is a hybrid of VIP and a Battlefield-style point capture. There are three control points that can be captured only by each team’s captain. One team must capture all three points, after which the game will end when the other team’s captain is assassinated. This mode takes the most coordination and teamwork to succeed. Points must be defended after they are captured, and grabbing new points requires a carefully organized attack. In either case, your team will be spread thin across the entire map.

Whereas vehicles are more of a simple mode of transportation in the single-player game, they play a strategic role in multiplayer. Most vehicles (including the officially licensed Jeeps) can carry multiple passengers. In Capture the Diamond, we preferred to drive a Jeep with a mounted machine gun. One teammate manned the gun as another fired from the front passenger seat. When we reached the enemy base, both passengers ran out to capture the diamond, while we smoothly executed a three-point turn to get the Jeep ready for the return trip. We popped the hood and applied the monkey wrench to repair the engine, then sped away, this time with diamond in tow. One desert map featured a one-passenger dune buggy, whereas a mountain map had hang gliders perched on cliffs, which were perfect for reaching a capture point quickly in Uprising. In any case, cars and Jeeps can be quickly dispatched with a grenade or RPG, and nothing earns experience points faster than an exploding car full of rebel insurgents.

You receive experience for capturing points, sharing vehicles with friends, stealing diamonds, healing teammates, and, of course, capping fools. This experience improves your rank and it rewards conflict diamonds that can be spent on upgrading six different player classes: the commando, rebel, guerilla, sharpshooter, gunner, and saboteur. The only real difference between each class is the weapon loadout. The saboteur can unlock remote-controlled IEDs, perfect for planting next to your briefcase of diamonds. As soon as someone steals it, you hit the button. The commando is a balanced character who uses machine guns, and the rebel starts out with the powerful flamethrower. Each class has three levels of upgrades, and each costs one conflict diamond. You can upgrade any class, regardless of which class you played as in the past. Unfortunately, there are no personal-customization options such as costumes or camouflage, but there are 30 ranks and plenty of powerful weapons to unlock, such as the six-pack grenade launcher. The more you use an individual weapon, the more proficiency you gain, eventually unlocking field manuals and bandoliers that increase weapon accuracy, reliability, and ammunition quantity. You can swap out your weapon loadout or class in-between each respawn. If you want to play with the more advanced weaponry sooner, you can host a player match with friends in which you level up much faster than in ranked matches. Alas, all upgrades in player matches are lost when you leave the server.

Diamonds are a rebel insurgent

The 14 maps represented all of the environments from the single-player game, including jungle, savannah, desert, urban areas, and mountains. Some maps are small and encourage close-quarters combat in enclosed areas, whereas others are huge and perfect for vehicles as well as sniping. A great touch is the ability to change the time of day and play under the blazing sun or the cover of darkness, which drastically changes the gameplay experience on each map. And if you don’t like any of these maps, pop into the map editor and create your own. Each custom map will support all four game modes and up to 16 players.

As in the single-player campaign, you will have a health meter. Instead of using first-aid kits in multiplayer, you can hit a heal button that triggers a long-winded animation (for instance, digging a bullet out of your thigh with a knife). It’s best to find cover whenever you heal because the animation will take you out of the action for several seconds. If you do fall in the heat of battle, a teammate will have several seconds to run over and heal you. It’s always a fun strategy to shoot an enemy from cover, wait for his teammate to rush over, and then take them both out. It’s even more fun using remote mines. If you don’t have patience for such a maneuver, feel free to shoot a wounded player and kill him instantly.

In Far Cry 2, this is the only way to fly. Really.

Between the persistent upgrades and the map editor, multiplayer in Far Cry 2 is fairly deep.”

Now that is certainly a fair scoop, Far cry 2 is certainly looking to shape up as one of the best ever xbox 360 games for sure, the detail they have gone into is incredible, For a game “far cry 2,far cry2, farcry 2, farcry2″ that was not even considered for the console scene until early last year this is a very impresive effort.

Far Cry 2 will ship very soon to obtain your copy of far cry 2 check out these specials:
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It is however only “YouTube” quality but it gives you a good indication of just what to expect. Far cry 2 dot org (US) will be implementing a video script shortly that will support HD streaming, far cry 2 really needs to be viewed in all its glory for you to get an understanding of just how great far cry 2 is going to be.