According to the website VideoGamer.com, they have received word that TimeSplitters 4 is being made for the next Xbox console. Apparently TimeSplitters 4 was being shown privately at E3 to insiders and is being built with CryEngine 3.

This is not official and the information could easily be false. I doubt VideoGamer.com would fake the news but the Crytek developer, which they say is their source, may be wrong or was lying.

According to the website, TimeSplitters 4 is being made for the next Xbox console, which apparently will be announced soon and will include advanced graphics capabilities. There is no mention of a Playstation version but apparently Crytek is investing money in development for the next Playstation console. There is a risk it will not be available on the PS3 or Xbox 360.

The website says the game will not be “linear” and rather players will be able to find multiple paths and solutions to levels. The website states this is true to the series but TimeSplitters has not focused largely upon multiple paths and solutions to levels, in the previous games. “sandbox-style gameplay elements” are a “big priority” according to the website. That was not made clear. It could be referring to the mapmaker or perhaps advanced physics in the levels.

How much is true is unknown. Hopefully it is true TimeSplitters 4 is on the way and hopefully it will be made available for PS3 and Xbox 360.

According to a linked in profile, Crytek UK has been working on a single-player game. Perhaps they are working on a few titles and they are also working on TimeSplitters 4 with full multiplayer goodness.

The makers of GoldenEye come together to discuss the development of the game. Dave Doak, Steve Ellis, Karl Hilton and Graeme Norgate are including in this 6 page article.

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