IGN has released four new Far Cry 2 video’s all shot at the 2008 Tokyo Game show. The video’s are all showcasing the PC version of Far Cry 2. Since four embedded video’s take up quite some space, you will find direct links to the video’s below:

Video 1: Small Detour
Video 2: Ranch Assault
Video 3: No more health
Video 4: Rail Yard Assault

far cry 2 video channel

We are starting to get a lot of emails from you guys linking us to far cry 2 videos, so what we have done is uploaded all the far cry 2 videos up onto youtube (personally I’m not a big fan of youtube as the quality sucks) Never the less the far cry 2 readers are always right. So without further wait here is a Far Cry 2 youtube channel that has been set up so you can now watch all of your far cry 2 vids.

You Can View the Channel Here: http://www.youtube.com/user/Farcry2DOTorg

Any new far cry 2 videos that pop up we will be sure to upload them to that far cry 2 video channel on youtube.

Thanks to Jeremy who sent this in to us

Machete

Description:

The machete is a large cleaver-like cutting tool. The blade is typically 50–60 cm (18–24 in) long, usually with a thin blade under 3mm thick. The machete is normally used to cut through thick vegetation such as sugar cane or jungle undergrowth but it can also be used as an offensive weapon.

Desert Eagle

Specs

Varies on model.

Description:

The Desert Eagle is a large caliber gas-operated semi-automatic pistol manufactured primarily in Israel. Magnum Research, based in the USA, developed and patented the original Desert Eagle design, and built the first prototypes of the gun, but manufacturing was contracted out to Israel, who made the final refinements to the design and put the gun into production.

Beretta 92fs

Specs

Weight: 950 g

Description:

The Beretta 92 is a series of semi-automatic pistols designed and manufactured by Beretta of Italy. It is one of the most instantly recognisable firearm models in the world. The 92 was designed in 1972 and production of many variants in different calibers continues to the present day.

Makarov

Specs

Weight: 730 g

Effective range: 50 m

Description:

The Makarov PM is a semi-automatic pistol designed in the late 1940s and was the Soviet Union’s standard military side arm from 1951-1991. Today, the Makarov is a popular handgun for concealed carry in the U.S. Variants of the Pistol Makarova remain in production in Russia and Bulgaria.

6P9 silenced pistol

Specs

Weight: 970 g complete with silencer

Description:

The PB (Pistolet Besshumnyj – Silenced Pistol), also known for Soviet/Russian army as 6P9, has been developed by 1967 for Spetsnaz elements of the Soviet army, as well as for operatives of KGB. The pistol is based on significantly modified Makarov PM pistol, and features an unique integral two-part silencer.

Spas 12

Specs

Weight: 4.4 kg (9.7 lb)

Rate of fire: 4 rounds/s (semi-auto)

Effective range: 40 m

Description:

The SPAS-12 was designed during the 1970s as a semi-automatic military or law enforcement shotgun. The SPAS-12 can function on two settings. The first is semi-automatic—the foregrip is locked forward and a gas system serves to load the next round without further effort from the operator. The second setting is pump-action—the foregrip must be manually pumped back and forth after every shot to eject the spent shell and load a new round from the internal magazine.

Mac-10

Specs

Weight: 2.84 kg

Rate of fire: 900-1000 rounds/min

Effective range: 50-70 m

Description:

The MAC-10 is a highly compact, blowback operated, selective fire submachine gun. It is a simple, low-cost design with few moving parts, making it easy to manufacture and maintain. The compactness and high rates of fire for these weapons worked against them. Their small size made them difficult to hold, and this, when combined with their high rate of fire, made control challenging.

MP5SD

Specs

Weight: approx. 2.80 kg (6.2 lb) (depending on model)

Rate of fire: approx. 800 rounds/min (depending on model)

Effective range: 25 to 100 m

Description:

The MP5 is a 9 mm submachine gun of German design, developed in the 1960s by a group of engineers from the West German arms manufacturer Heckler & Koch. It is currently used by the armed forces and law enforcement units of over 40 different countries.

MC-51

Specs

Weight: 3.1 kg (6.83 lb)

Rate of fire: Approx. 600 rounds/min

Effective range: 300 m

Description:

The MC51 is a limited-production compact carbine designed as a compromise between an assault rifle and a submachine gun. MC51 was not a successful weapon. Extensive checks and maintenance were required almost every time after the gun was fired. The heavy recoil and pronounced muzzle blast of the 7.62x51mm round was vicious in the short weapon, making the gun very hard to control in full automatic fire.

Usas-12

Specs

Weight: approx. 6.2 kg

Description:

The USAS-12 is a gas-operated, selective-fire weapon which bears a certain resemblance to the M16 assault rifle and is designed to provide sustained firepower in close-combat scenarios. It accepts detachable 10-round box magazines or 20-round drum magazines.

AR-15

Specs

Weight: 2.27 kg – 3.9 kg (5.5 – 8.5 lb)

Rate of fire: 800 rounds/min (fully automatic versions only)

Effective range: 550 m (600 yd)

Description:

The civilian-model AR-15 and its variations are manufactured by many companies and have captured the affection of sport shooters and police forces around the world due to their accuracy and modularity.

M16

Specs

Weight: 3.9 kg (8.5 lb)

Rate of fire: 800-900 rounds/min

Effective range: 550 m (600 yd)

Description:

The M16 is the U.S. military designation for a family of rifles derived from the ArmaLite AR-15 and further developed by Colt starting in the mid-20th century. With its variants, it has been in use by 15 NATO countries, and is the most produced firearm in its caliber.

AK-47

Specs

Weight: 4.3 kg (9.5 lb)

Rate of fire: 600 rounds/min

Effective range: 100–800 sight adjustments m

Description:

The AK-47 is a 7.62 mm assault rifle developed in the Soviet Union by Mikhail Kalashnikov. It was one of the first true assault rifles and, due to its durability and ease of use, remains the most widely used assault rifle in the world. More AK-type rifles have been produced than any other assault rifle.

G3KA4

Specs

Weight: 4.7 kg (10 lb)

Rate of fire: 500-600 rounds/min

Effective range: 100 to 400 m sight adjustments

Description:

The G3 is a 7.62 mm automatic rifle developed in the 1950s. The G3KA4 is the smallest of the line, it is a Karabiner, or carbine version of the G3. It features drum sights, a retractable stock, and a 315 mm (12.4 in) barrel.

L1A1 (or FN FAL)

Specs

Weight: 4.0–4.45 kg (8.8–9.8 lb)

Rate of fire: 650 rounds/min

Effective range: 500 meters

Description:

The Fusil Automatique Léger or FAL is a 7.62×51 NATO self-loading, with exceptions selective fire rifle. It has been adopted by many nations for their armed forces and has proven to be a popular civilian rifle for hunting and sport shooting.

M249 SAW

Specs

Weight: 7.5 kg (216.5 lb ) empty

Rate of fire: 750 rounds/min

Effective range: 1000 m

Description:

One of Far Cry 1′s favorite weapons, the M249 Squad Automatic Weapon (M249 SAW) is the United States military designation for a sub-family of the FN Minimi squad automatic weapon. In addition to its traditional use as an infantry weapon, the M249 is also sometimes used as a vehicle-mounted weapon, most often on Humvees, either in the normal roof mounting, or on a swing arm mounting accessible by the front passenger seat.

M2HB

Specs

Weight: 58 kg (128 lb) with tripod and T&E

Rate of fire: 450–600 rounds/min (M2HB)

Effective range: ?

Description:

The M2 Machine Gun, or Browning .50 Caliber Machine Gun is a heavy machine gun. It was nicknamed Ma Deuce by US troops or simply called “fifty-cal.” in reference to its caliber. It is effective against infantry, unarmored or lightly-armored vehicles and boats, light fortifications, and low-flying aircraft.

PKM

Specs

Weight: 7.5 kg (gun + integral bipod)

Rate of fire: 650 round/min

Effective range: 1000 m

Description:

The PK is a 7.62 mm general purpose machine gun designed in the Soviet Union and currently in production in Russia. One feature typical to Soviet machine guns is that the standard model feeds from the right and ejects its rounds via an ejection port on the left side of the weapon, as opposed to the usual right side ejection port seen in most western machine guns.

M1903 Springfield Bolt Action Rifle

Specs

Weight: 3.9 kg ( ~8.7 lb )

Effective range: ?

Description:

The Springfield M1903, formally the United States Rifle, Caliber .30, Model 1903, is an American magazine-fed, bolt-action rifle used primarily during the first half of the 20th century.

Dragunov

Specs

Weight: 4.30 kg (9.48 lb) (with scope and unloaded magazine)

Effective range: Maximum range 1300 m with scope/ 1200 m with iron sights

Description:

The SVD, “Dragunov sniper rifle”, is a 7.62 mm semi-automatic sniper rifle, developed in the former Soviet Union. Extensive testing of the rifles in variable environmental conditions resulted in E. F. Dragunov’s design being accepted into service in 1963. Since then, the SVD has become the standard squad support weapon of several countries, including those of the former Warsaw Pact, among them Poland.

AS-50

Specs

Weight: 14.1 kg (27 lb) (no scope/sight, empty mag)

Rate of fire: est. at 5 rounds/1.5 seconds (semi-automatic)

Effective range: approx. 1800 m

Description:

The AS50 .50 BMG sniper/anti-materiel rifle is the latest creation of British firearms producer Accuracy International. The rifle was specially developed for the US SOCOM and is in use with the Navy SEALs. The AS50 enables operators to engage targets at very long range with high accuracy using explosive or incendiary ammunition.

M79 Grenade launcher

Specs

Weight: 2.93 kg (6.45 lb) loaded

Rate of fire: 6 rounds/min

Effective range: 350 m (383 yd)

Description:

The M79 grenade launcher also know as “the Thumper,” is a single-shot, shoulder-fired, break open grenade launcher which fires a 40 x46 mm grenade. Because of its distinctive firing sound, it earned the nicknames of “Thumper”, “Thump-Gun” or “Blooper” among American soldiers.

MGL 140

Specs

Weight: 5.9 kg (13 lb)

Rate of fire: 2 rounds/sec (rapid fire), 18 rounds/min (sustained)

Effective range: 375 m (400 yd)

Description:

The MGL is a grenade launcher manufactured in South Africa by the Milkor company. It is a clockwork (spring-driven) revolver multiple-shot weapon, intended to significantly increase a small squad’s firepower when compared to traditional single-shot grenade launchers. its introduction in 1983, the MGL was gradually adopted by over 30 countries; it has since proven its effectiveness in harsh environments ranging from jungles to deserts.

RPG-7

Specs

Weight: 7 kg (15 lb)

Effective range: ~ 920 m (self detonates)

Description:

The RPG-7 is a widely-produced, portable, shoulder-launched, anti-tank rocket propelled grenade weapon. The ruggedness, simplicity, low cost, and effectiveness of the RPG-7 have made it the most widely used anti-tank weapon in the world. Currently around 40 countries use the weapon, and it is manufactured in a number of variants by nine countries.

Carl Gustav Rifle

Specs

Weight: 8.5 kg

Rate of fire: 6 rounds per minute

Effective range: ?

Description:

The Carl Gustav is the common name for the 84 mm man-portable multi-role recoilless rifle produced in Sweden (!). The Carl Gustav was soon being sold around the world, and became one of the primary squad-level anti-tank weapons for many Western European armies. In recent years the weapon has found new life in a variety of roles. The British Special Air Service, US Special Forces and USA Rangers use M3s in the bunker-busting and anti-vehicle roles, while the German Bundeswehr maintains small numbers of M2s for battlefield illumination. Many armies continue to use it as a viable anti-armor weapon.

Dart Rifle

Specs

Unknown

Description:

A dart rifle, is a non-lethal rifle which shoots tranquilliser darts filled with tranquilliser that, when injected, make the target sleep. Tranquilliser guns have a long history of being used to capture wildlife without injury. Tranquilliser darts can also be fired by crossbow or breath-powered blowgun. The dart is propelled from the gun by means of compressed gas. Tranquilliser darts are not included in military or police less-than-lethal arsenals because no drug is yet known that would be quickly and reliably effective on humans without the risks of side effects or an overdose.

Flame Thrower

Specs

N/a

Description:

A flamethrower is a mechanical device designed to project a long controllable stream of fire. Some flamethrowers project a stream of ignited flammable liquid; some project a long gas flame. The flamethrower is in two elements: back pack and gun. The backpack element usually consists of two or three cylinders. One cylinder holds compressed, inert propellant gas (usually nitrogen), and the other two hold flammable liquid – typically petrol with some form of fuel thickener added to it. The flamethrower is a potent weapon with great psychological impact upon unprepared soldiers, inflicting a particularly horrific death i.e. being burnt alive.

Now that is a fair set of weapons, this would have to be up there with the best overal weapon sets. The far cry 2 weapons are going to be great fun to play with. Far cry 2 is going to be a huge hit this summer full credit should go to UBISOFT for taking this up to some of the other top notch games.

Ok well here is a brief run down of what we intent to do with this site & the features we will be implementing:

As fellow gamers we intend on setting up the largest far cry 2 community, far cry2 is going to be one kick ass game thats for sure and its about time people had a better choice of games and far cry 2 will deliver that for certain. Now over the coming weeks (but in time for the release date for far cry 2) we will be adding these features:

-Forums

-Clan-TV (much the same as our YooClips.com website, but dedicated to far cry 2 player & clans)

-Clan Website hosting

-Private / Clan servers to rent

-Game Server Tool (So you can hunt down your far cry 2 friends / clan members)

Far Cry 2 is a game that many predict will out last most others, So lets hope we can pull some people out of battlefield 2, Quake wars, TF2, call of duty world at war & all the other games people love, lets create a huge friendly far cry 2 community for all to enjoy.

Ok that’s me done for now.. again just bare with us for a week or so and we should be well on track.

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