UK universities to get CryEngine for free

Speaking to GamesIndustry.biz, managing director of Crytek UK Karl Hilton said that it's a commitment the company is keen to take on in a effort to give students and graduates vital hands-on experience.

"Universities are looking to foster creativity and send people out into the industry who have lots of ideas, but it's also about that practical hands-on training so that they know what the limitations are," said Hilton. "It's very easy for students to come out of the academic world and not have a grasp on the realities of making a videogame.