Joystiq http://www.joystiq.com Joystiq http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/http://www.joystiq.com/media/feedlogo.gif Joystiq http://www.joystiq.com en-us Copyright 2013 Weblogs, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/<![CDATA[Thief sneaks onto Xbox One]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2013/05/21/thief-sneaks-onto-xbox-one/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/05/21/thief-sneaks-onto-xbox-one/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/05/21/thief-sneaks-onto-xbox-one/#commentsThief coming to Xbox One Eidos Montreal confirmed through its official Tumblr today that Thief will be coming to Xbox One. The game, first announced in 2009, was confirmed for PS4, PC and other next-gen consoles in March, which we can now take to mean the next-generation Xbox revealed today.

The Thief reboot reportedly suffered many setbacks during its five-year development period, including significant turnover in staff at Eidos Montreal. The developer included a "glimpse" at the next-gen game in its Tumblr post in the form of a screen with an alarming amount of fire in it.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>Eidos-MontrealmicrosoftscreenSquare-Enixthiefthief-2014thief-4xboxxbox-oneTue, 21 May 2013 17:55:00 EST<![CDATA[Report: Thief reboot suffered multiple setbacks]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2013/04/30/report-thief-reboot-suffered-multiple-setbacks/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/04/30/report-thief-reboot-suffered-multiple-setbacks/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/04/30/report-thief-reboot-suffered-multiple-setbacks/#comments Citing an anonymous source close to Eidos Montreal, Polygon reports that the team's planned reboot of the Thief series has run aground of several major issues over its troubled five-year development period.

According to the source, many senior members of Thief's team previously worked together at Ubisoft Montreal, and favoritism played a role in subsequent hiring practices, alienating fellow developers. High-ranking design roles saw an unusually quick turnover; some key members would leave the project less than two years after joining, and replacement designers would bog down the project by rebuilding or scrapping content.

Amidst office politics, the project was sidetracked by difficult-to-create press demos that strayed from initial concepts greenlit by publisher Square Enix. Polygon's source claims that Thief's production costs have inflated beyond initial estimates, and the project has changed so much over its development that content originally pitched to Square Enix no longer loads in the current build's heavily modified version of Unreal Engine 3.

Square Enix is expected to show off Thief at E3 in June.

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Perhaps you noticed, but Garrett has a new voice actor in Eidos' upcoming Thief. He goes by the name of Romano Orzari. For a guy portraying a master thief, ostensibly someone who spends most of his time being vewy quiet, he sure talks a lot.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>eidosEidos-Montrealmicrosoftpcsquare-enixthief-2014thief-4Fri, 05 Apr 2013 11:45:00 EST<![CDATA[Be an old-school creep in Thief]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2013/04/04/be-an-old-school-creep-in-thief/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/04/04/be-an-old-school-creep-in-thief/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/04/04/be-an-old-school-creep-in-thief/#comments Eidos Montreal's next-gen take on Thief will cater those who prefer their pickpocketing to be nice, quiet and devoid of visual noise.

According to Thief's Lead Level Designer, Daniel Windfeld Schmidt, the game will feature an old-school mode of sorts. Activating it will disable elements on the heads-up display and tone down master thief Garrett's special abilities. If you want to sneak through unseen - sans notifications, contextual helpers and slow-motion swipes - this will be the way to do it.

With modern recording and social sharing capabilities, you'll even be able to prove you finished the game ... without alerting anyone.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>daniel-windfeld-schmidteidos-montrealpcplaystation-4ps4thief-2014thief-4Thu, 04 Apr 2013 09:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Deus Ex Wii U improvements not planned for other platforms]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2013/04/02/deus-ex-wii-u-improvements-not-planned-for-other-platforms/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/04/02/deus-ex-wii-u-improvements-not-planned-for-other-platforms/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/04/02/deus-ex-wii-u-improvements-not-planned-for-other-platforms/#comments Deus Ex Human Revolution boss fights on Wii 'as they should have been'Eidos Montreal's Emile Pedneault, game designer on the Director's Cut of Deus Ex: Human Revolution, tells Penny Arcade Report the improvements planned for the Wii U version of the game aren't currently in the works for Xbox 360, PS3 or PC. Meanwhile, unused alternative headline to this article: "Square Enix passes on opportunity to sell Deus Ex twice."

The improvements include graphical updates, goodies like a strategy guide and - easily the most important tweak - a reworking of those abysmal boss fights. The farmed out boss fights have now been reworked in-house by Eidos Montreal, as was the case with "The Missing Link" downloadable content.

Gallery: Deux Ex: Human Revolution - Director's Cut

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>deus-ex-human-revolutionEidos-Montrealmicrosoftnintendopcplaystationps3wii-uxboxTue, 02 Apr 2013 15:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Thief cinematic trailer leaps into view]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2013/04/01/thief-cinematic-trailer-leaps-into-view/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/04/01/thief-cinematic-trailer-leaps-into-view/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/04/01/thief-cinematic-trailer-leaps-into-view/#comments

The premiere trailer for Thief breaks down the best ways to be a successful person in the occupation of stealing and stealth, before pulling down Garrett's ninja mask and revealing a distinctive five-o'clock shadow (and what sounds like a new voice actor). We're no experts in thievery, but that seems like a bold move for someone who makes a living ripping off rich people.

Thief is due out for PC, PS4 and "other next-gen platforms" in 2014.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>EidosEidos-MontrealpcSquare-Enixthief-2014thief-4Mon, 01 Apr 2013 19:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Deus Ex: Human Revolution boss fights on Wii U 'as they should have been']]>http://www.joystiq.com/2013/03/22/deus-ex-human-revolution-boss-fights-on-wii-u-as-they-should-h/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/03/22/deus-ex-human-revolution-boss-fights-on-wii-u-as-they-should-h/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/03/22/deus-ex-human-revolution-boss-fights-on-wii-u-as-they-should-h/#comments Deus Ex Human Revolution boss fights on Wii 'as they should have been'Eidos Montreal didn't mess around when it came to fixing one of the most widely criticized aspects of Deus Ex: Human Revolution in the upcoming Wii U Director's Cut.

"The boss fights are now as they should have been," Emile Pedneault, game designer on the Director's Cut told us today at PAX East. "We took them and completely rebuilt them. We couldn't change [the boss' character] model and the way they need to die because of the story telling, but we changed the level layout. We tweaked their AI and we've added tons of ways to deal with them."

He continued, "You can deal with a boss fight in a stealth way, you can deal with a boss fight in a hacking way. We even have for each boss fight a way to kill them without firing a single bullet."

Pedneault showed us the first boss fight, pointing out all the different ways that it could now be completed using other skills beyond "throw every grenade in your inventory and just keep shooting." There are several corridors now for stealth attacks and turrets for hacking, along with other goodies for players to discover.

The boss fights were widely criticized when Deus Ex: Human Revolution originally launched, with Eidos Montreal eventually admitting it farmed out that portion of the game to an outside developer. Deus Ex DLC "The Missing Link," bundled with the Wii U version, designed in-house at Eidos Montreal gave a far more flexible experience.

Gallery: Deux Ex: Human Revolution - Director's Cut

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>deus-ex-human-revolutioneidos-montrealnintendoPAX-East-2013straight-rightwii-uFri, 22 Mar 2013 12:10:00 EST<![CDATA[Deus Ex: Human Revolution Director's Cut announced for Wii U, 'coming soon' [Update: Straight Right developing]]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2013/03/20/deus-ex-human-revolution-directors-cut-announced-for-wii-u-c/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/03/20/deus-ex-human-revolution-directors-cut-announced-for-wii-u-c/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/03/20/deus-ex-human-revolution-directors-cut-announced-for-wii-u-c/#comments Deus Ex Human Revolution Director's Cut announced for Wii U, 'coming soon'Eidos Montreal officially announced Deus Ex: Human Revolution Director's Cut for the Wii U this morning, noting it as "coming soon" to the Nintendo console. The Wii U version includes Tong's Rescue mission and The Missing Link DLC, which the Square Enix studio says are integrated into the Director's Cut narrative.

Today's announcement reveals the Director's Cut employs a selection of GamePad features, such as "touchscreen hacking, interactive map editing, augmented sniping, grenade throwbacks, and many other neural hub enhancements." Eidos Montreal also says the Wii U version brings improvements to the game's boss fights, balance, combat, AI, and visuals, along with developer commentaries, in-game guides, and Miiverse integration.

DX:HR Director's Cut was leaked by Amazon yesterday, which listed the game's release date in the United States as May 7. While today's announcement comes via Eidos Montreal, the developer isn't yet specified. Australian studio Straight Right is reportedly bringing a major Square Enix game to the Wii U, so it may well be involved.

Update: According to a piece on Eurogamer, Straight Right - the same studio who ported Mass Effect 3 over to the Wii U - is co-developing this along with Eidos Montreal. Some more information is also provided about the retooled boss fights, which players can now overcome without having to fire a single bullet - alternate strategies and such will be put in place to offer players variety beyond direct conflict in Deus Ex: Human Revolution's three boss battles.

Gallery: Deux Ex: Human Revolution - Director's Cut

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>deus-ex-human-revolutioneidos-montrealnintendosquare-enixwii-uWed, 20 Mar 2013 09:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Deus Ex: Human Revolution Director's Cut listed for Wii U by Amazon [update]]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2013/03/19/deus-ex-human-revolution-directors-cut/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/03/19/deus-ex-human-revolution-directors-cut/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/03/19/deus-ex-human-revolution-directors-cut/#comments Deus Ex Human Revolution Director's Cut listed for Wii U by AmazonAn Amazon listing indicates a Director's Cut version of Deus Ex: Human Revolution is coming to the Wii U, with the release date for the United States denoted as May 7.

The listing notes the game features "additional content," including using the GamePad with a new augmentation called the "Neural Hub." While Square Enix is listed as the publisher, the listing doesn't mention which developer is behind the port, but it may well be Straight Right. The Australian developer ported Mass Effect 3 to the system, and has been reported as bringing a major Square Enix game the Wii U's way too.

Update 1: When approached, a Square Enix representative told Joystiq, "We don't comment on rumor or speculation."

Update 2: The Amazon page has now been taken down, but you can see a screencap of the listing below the break, along with the featured box art.

[Thanks, Steven]

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>amazondeus-ex-human-revolutioneidos-montrealnintendorelease-datesquare-enixstraight-rightwii-uTue, 19 Mar 2013 05:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Yes, you can play through Thief without killing anyone]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2013/03/18/yes-you-can-play-through-thief-without-killing-anyone/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/03/18/yes-you-can-play-through-thief-without-killing-anyone/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/03/18/yes-you-can-play-through-thief-without-killing-anyone/#comments Yes, you can play through Thief without killing anyoneThief just got its second unveiling last week, now retooled to be more traditional and in-line with the original games in the franchise versus the grammar grotesqueness of the announced-in-2009 Thi4f. Eidos Montreal offered further insight into Thief in a blog post, confirming that protagonist Garrett will be able to get through the entire sticky-finger adventure without taking lives.

Eidos Montreal's previous offering, Deus Ex: Human Revolution, also allowed players to make it through the game as a pacifist - save for bosses - a good example considering it too was a modern entry in a franchise that had been dormant for quite some time. Thief is currently slated to launch on PC, PS4 and "other next-gen platforms" in 2014.

[Art from the official Thief Facebook page]

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>eidos-montrealgarrettpacifismpacifistpcplaystation-4ps4square-enixthief-2014thief-4Mon, 18 Mar 2013 22:45:00 EST<![CDATA[Deus Ex: The Fall trademarked, while Human Defiance points toward film]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2013/03/06/deus-ex-the-fall-trademarked-while-human-defiance-points-towar/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/03/06/deus-ex-the-fall-trademarked-while-human-defiance-points-towar/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/03/06/deus-ex-the-fall-trademarked-while-human-defiance-points-towar/#comments Square Enix trademarked and registered domains for something called 'Deus Ex: The Fall' this week, adding to the speculation of what's up next for the franchise. Meanwhile, it's emerged Deus Ex: Human Defiance, which the publisher trademarked last week, is likely the name of the film in production; after associated domains were registered by CBS Films.

In the case of Deus Ex: The Fall, however, Square Enix Europe filed both the trademark and the domain registrations. Square Enix hasn't announced a sequel to Human Revolution, while developer Eidos Montreal, who unveiled the Thief reboot this week, is working on an unannounced third project alongside the Deus Ex and Thief franchises.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>deus-ex-human-defiancedeus-ex-human-revolutiondeus-ex-the-falleidos-montrealsquare-enixWed, 06 Mar 2013 09:00:00 EST<![CDATA['Thief' graces cover of latest Game Informer]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2013/03/05/thief-2014/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/03/05/thief-2014/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/03/05/thief-2014/#comments 'Thief' graces cover of latest Game Informer The Thief reboot announced back in 2009 re-emerges from the shadows as the cover of next month's Game Informer magazine. The game is planned for PS4, PC and "other next-gen platforms" in 2014.

Game Informer mentions Thief finds series hero Garrett returning to the "Gothic, industrial metropolis" known as the City in the midst of social tension and a plague. Hopefully Garrett can make it through his adventure without becoming Dishonored.

The previous update we had about the project were rumors from last summer that development was in trouble.

The best news of all: It's not called Thi4f anymore.

Joystiq'Thief' graces cover of latest Game Informer originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 05 Mar 2013 11:20:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>Eidos-Montrealpcplaystationps4Square-Enixthiefthief-2014thief-4Tue, 05 Mar 2013 11:20:00 EST<![CDATA[Deus Ex: Human Defiance trademarked by Square Enix [update]]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2013/02/27/deus-ex-human-defiance-trademarked-by-square-enix/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/02/27/deus-ex-human-defiance-trademarked-by-square-enix/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/02/27/deus-ex-human-defiance-trademarked-by-square-enix/#comments Deus Ex Human Defiance trademarked by Square EnixSquare Enix trademarked the name 'Deus Ex: Human Defiance' yesterday, suggesting a follow-up to 2011's Deus Ex: Human Revolution. Square Enix Europe filed the trademark, and the list of goods associated with it heavily indicates a game in development.

Square Enix hasn't announced a sequel, and Human Revolution developer Eidos Montreal is understood to be working on an unannounced third project that's "alongside" the Deus Ex and Thief franchises. Straight Right, the Mass Effect 3 developer for Wii U, is reportedly porting a major Square Enix game to the Nintendo console, and if that's accurate Human Revolution is a contender and Human Defiance may relate to that.

At this moment, however, Square Enix has kept any upcoming entries in the Deus Ex franchise as stealthily hidden as Adam Jensen in an air vent - perhaps until now, that is. We've reached out to the company for comment.

Update: A company representative tells us, "Square Enix does not comment on rumor and speculation."

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>deus-ex-human-defiancedeus-ex-human-revolutioneidos-montrealsquare-enixWed, 27 Feb 2013 08:13:00 EST<![CDATA[Borrowing campaign-crafted viciousness for Tomb Raider's multiplayer mode]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2013/01/14/borrowing-campaign-crafted-viciousness-for-tomb-raiders-multipl/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/01/14/borrowing-campaign-crafted-viciousness-for-tomb-raiders-multipl/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/01/14/borrowing-campaign-crafted-viciousness-for-tomb-raiders-multipl/#comments Tomb Raider multiplayer and how to do itWe caught wind of rumors that the latest Tomb Raider might include multiplayer late last month, right before the rumors were officially confirmed by Square Enix. During the 2013 Consumer Electronics Show, the shrink wrap officially came off, and Square Enix allowed members of the press to sit down and play the two multiplayer modes they're currently willing to reveal from the upcoming Lara Croft reboot.

Team Deathmatch was the first, but its clash of warring sides offered nothing fresh on the staple multiplayer mode. The other mode, however, offered much more promise. In the mode dubbed Rescue, two teams are tasked with separate goals. Lara Croft's faction, the Scavengers, is sent after a medpack item in the level, and given a goal zone to bring it back to, scoring five times to win. The opposing team, called the Solarii, is given a kill goal (20 in the current build, though that may change), with the trick being that shooting the other side will only down them, making it necessary for the trigger-happy team to run to and finish off their wounded enemy in order to score a point.

While Team Deathmatch is more or less standard multiplayer chaos, the balance of goals in Rescue makes the mode vastly more interesting. And while the screenshots will probably bring plenty of suggestions that Eidos is borrowing a page from the Uncharted playbook, the complexity hints that there's something new here.

Gallery: Tomb Raider (2013) multiplayer

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The groundwork for Tomb Raider's multiplayer was laid some time ago with Lara Croft and the Guardian of Light. This episode of The Final Hours of Tomb Raider explores that and how multiplayer was an afterthought that eventually snowballed into a realized game mode.

JoystiqTomb Raider survives with friends in first multiplayer footage originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 08 Jan 2013 16:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>crystal-dynamicseidos-montrealmicrosoftpcplaystationps3tomb-raider-2011tomb-raider-2012tomb-raider-2013xboxTue, 08 Jan 2013 16:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Deus Ex: Human Revolution live-action teaser augments our interest]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/12/26/deus-ex-human-revolution-live-action-teaser-augments-our-intere/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/12/26/deus-ex-human-revolution-live-action-teaser-augments-our-intere/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/12/26/deus-ex-human-revolution-live-action-teaser-augments-our-intere/#comments
Deus Ex: Human Revolution had some impressive trailers, and this live-action teaser for a short flick by DCode Films isn't bad either. The Miami-based production company boasts a portfolio of big name clients, so that experience should culminate in a production as eye-catching as its teaser.

[Thanks, Saeddine]

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>dcode-filmsdeus-ex-human-revolutioneidos-montrealfan-filmsquare-enixWed, 26 Dec 2012 20:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Steam deals: Shatter on sale today; Deus Ex and Sam & Max this weekend]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/09/13/steam-deals-shatter-on-sale-today-deus-ex-and-sam-and-max-this-w/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/09/13/steam-deals-shatter-on-sale-today-deus-ex-and-sam-and-max-this-w/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/09/13/steam-deals-shatter-on-sale-today-deus-ex-and-sam-and-max-this-w/#comments Steam is making it easier on the wallet this weekend with some sales on Shatter and the Deus Ex and Sam & Max series. Serieses.

For today only, developer Sidhe's retro-inspired brick-breaker, Shatter, is 75 percent off, bringing it down to $2.49. That's less than the cost of a Monster energy drink and, really, everyone agrees you need to stop drinking those things anyway.

Over the weekend, every game in the Deus Ex series, including Eidos Montreal's prequel, Deus Ex: Human Revolution, is 75 percent off - that's $14.99 for the whole bunch, including some item packs and "The Missing Link" DLC for Human Revolution. You can also buy each game piecemeal.

If you like your protagonists a little less gritty, Telltale's Sam & Max games are also on sale for 66 percent off this weekend - $14.99 for seasons one and two, and The Devil's Playhouse.

JoystiqSteam deals: Shatter on sale today; Deus Ex and Sam & Max this weekend originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 13 Sep 2012 21:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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There are more than a few ways to play through Hitman: Absolution's "Streets of Hope" mission, as two expert drivers showcase in the latest, lengthy playthrough video. Poor Lenny never saw it coming.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>eidoseidos-montrealgameplayhitman-5hitman-absolutionmicrosoftpcplaystationps3square-enixtrailerxboxThu, 12 Jul 2012 11:15:00 EST<![CDATA[Deus Ex film rights picked up by CBS]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/07/10/deus-ex-film-rights-picked-up-by-cbs/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/07/10/deus-ex-film-rights-picked-up-by-cbs/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/07/10/deus-ex-film-rights-picked-up-by-cbs/#comments CBS Films has picked up the rights to Square Enix's Deus Ex franchise, and plans on producing a movie based on the latest game in the series, Deux Ex: Human Revolution. Developer Eidos Montreal will have a stake in the film, Variety reports, with CBS Films working "closely" with Eidos Montreal on adapting the game for the big screen.

"No one knows Human Revolution like the team that created it, and we look forward to working with them from day one to make a film adaptation worthy of the 'Deus Ex' name," CBS Films co-president Terry Press said. Adrian Askarieh will act as one of the producers, a name you may recognize if you're still waiting for that sequel to Hitman.

JoystiqDeus Ex film rights picked up by CBS originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 10 Jul 2012 13:20:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>adrian-askariehcbs-filmsdeus-exdeus-ex-human-revolutioneidos-montrealhollywoodmicrosoftpcplaystationps3square-enixxboxTue, 10 Jul 2012 13:20:00 EST<![CDATA[Get your robotic hands on the Deus Ex series for $15 on Steam]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/06/21/get-your-robotic-hands-on-the-deus-ex-series-for-15-on-steam/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/06/21/get-your-robotic-hands-on-the-deus-ex-series-for-15-on-steam/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/06/21/get-your-robotic-hands-on-the-deus-ex-series-for-15-on-steam/#comments Deus Ex series 75 percent off on SteamThe entire Deus Ex series is 75 percent off on Steam through June 25, as individual titles or as a package deal. Deus Ex: Human Revolution (Augmented Edition) is $7.50, and the original Deus Ex Game of the Year edition and Invisible War each run $2.50.

Grab all of these, plus The Missing Link DLC, Tactical Enhancement Pack and Explosive Mission Pack DLCs for Human Revolution for $15 in the collection sale.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>deus-ex-human-revolutionEidos-MontrealpcsaleSquare-EnixSTEAMThu, 21 Jun 2012 18:45:00 EST<![CDATA[Report: Thief 4 development in trouble]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/06/14/report-thief-4-development-in-trouble/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/06/14/report-thief-4-development-in-trouble/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/06/14/report-thief-4-development-in-trouble/#comments As disconcerting as it may be that we haven't heard or seen anything regarding Thief 4 in quite a while, recent career changes for several key folks at Eidos Montreal suggest there may be trouble with the game's development. After all, it took Eidos Montreal four years to bring Deus Ex: Human Revolution to retail - almost how long Thief 4 has been in development.

According to a report on Kotaku from internet sleuth Superannuation, not only did audio director and composer Paul Weir leave Eidos Montreal, but so did lead level designer Adam Alim, senior concept artists Nicolas Ferrand and Dan Blomberg, senior technical level designer Eugene Kuczerepa, senior animator Marie-Chantal Larocque and senior level designer Patrick Garon. In addition to the departures, there's also apparently a completed CG trailer created by Goldtooth Creative - the same firm responsible for Deus Ex: Human Revolution's CG and cutscenes - that never saw the light of day, and was planned for a December 2011 unveiling, according to this resume.

So what could be the situation? One level designer still at Eidos Montreal says he designed the last level in the game - take from that what you will. In light of all this, we've followed up with Eidos Montreal and Square Enix for official comment.

JoystiqReport: Thief 4 development in trouble originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 14 Jun 2012 17:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>eidos-montrealreportsquare-enixthi4fthiefthief-2014thief-4Thu, 14 Jun 2012 17:45:00 EST<![CDATA[Deus Ex: Human Revolution sneaks to Mac on April 26]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/04/04/deus-ex-human-revolution-sneaks-to-mac-on-april-26/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/04/04/deus-ex-human-revolution-sneaks-to-mac-on-april-26/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/04/04/deus-ex-human-revolution-sneaks-to-mac-on-april-26/#comments Square Enix is preparing Deus Ex: Human Revolution for an April 26 launch on Mac, finally bringing raspy cyber-puncher Adam Jensen to the platform.

The Deus Ex: Human Revolution "Ultimate Edition" contains the retail game along with the Missing Link DLC, and the Mission and Tactical Enhancement packs. In addition to those perks, the Ultimate Edition also comes with the soundtrack, an art book, a making-of documentary, motion comic, animated storyboard and CGI trailer.

In other words, it's the "Augmented Edition" with the Missing Link DLC.

JoystiqDeus Ex: Human Revolution sneaks to Mac on April 26 originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 04 Apr 2012 18:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>deus-ex-human-revolutiondeus-ex-human-revolution-ultimate-editioneidos-montrealmacmissing-linksquare-enixWed, 04 Apr 2012 18:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Deus Ex: Human Revolution PC players complain of stuttering, request patch]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/03/01/deus-ex-human-revolution-pc-players-complain-of-stuttering-req/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/03/01/deus-ex-human-revolution-pc-players-complain-of-stuttering-req/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/03/01/deus-ex-human-revolution-pc-players-complain-of-stuttering-req/#comments Several users have complained about a persistent issue in Deus Ex: Human Revolution on the PC -- an issue that Square Enix and Eidos Montreal have not addressed yet, according to emails from our readers. Users have complained of in-game stuttering, even with lowered graphical settings, and say these issue have persisted since launch.

Threads on the Steam and Eidos forums have languished since being posted in August, with no official response from Eidos despite each still being active with user complaints. We've contacted Square Enix, who acquired Eidos back in 2009, to find out if there are any plans to address ongoing complaints.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>deus-ex-human-revolutioneidos-montrealglitchpatchpcsquare-enixstutteringThu, 01 Mar 2012 03:45:00 EST<![CDATA[Rumor: Thief 4 features online play, runs on Unreal Engine]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/01/17/rumor-thief-4-features-online-play-runs-on-unreal-engine/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/01/17/rumor-thief-4-features-online-play-runs-on-unreal-engine/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/01/17/rumor-thief-4-features-online-play-runs-on-unreal-engine/#comments ThorfThief 4 remains (appropriately) shrouded in mystery, but Linkedin profiles spotted by NeoGAF users suggest the game will be running on Unreal Engine 3, and will feature an online multiplayer component.

Several of the profiles state that Thief 4 runs on Unreal Engine 3, which isn't too surprising given Square Enix's recent UE3 licensing deal. Among the profiles is an online programmer who is "involved in many aspects, such as networking, gameplay, debugging online and offline tools on Thief 4." The programmer in question specializes in game networking (matchmaking, etc.), so online play may be a consideration.

We haven't heard an official peep out of Thief 4 since November of 2009, so who knows what form the game has taken by now?

JoystiqRumor: Thief 4 features online play, runs on Unreal Engine originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 17 Jan 2012 12:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>eidos-montrealsquare-enixthief-2014thief-4Tue, 17 Jan 2012 12:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Joystiq Top 10 of 2011: Deus Ex: Human Revolution]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/01/03/joystiq-top-10-of-2011-deus-ex-human-revolution/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/01/03/joystiq-top-10-of-2011-deus-ex-human-revolution/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/01/03/joystiq-top-10-of-2011-deus-ex-human-revolution/#comments Skyrim is going to get tons of accolades all over this year, and deservedly so, but Deus Ex: Human Revolution pulled me into its world more effectively than any other game in 2011.

It didn't do everything right. Obviously, there were the boss battles. They required a narrow combat approach, playing to some of Deus Ex: Human Revolution's weakest elements. But those encounters were only disappointing insofar as they contradicted the fluidity of gameplay styles and approaches the rest of Human Revolution offered.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>deus-ex-human-revolutionEidos-Montrealjoystiq-best-of-2011microsoftpcplaystationps3Square-EnixxboxTue, 03 Jan 2012 20:45:00 EST<![CDATA[Deus Ex: Human Revolution now available on European PSN]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/12/02/deus-ex-human-revolution-now-available-on-european-psn/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/12/02/deus-ex-human-revolution-now-available-on-european-psn/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/12/02/deus-ex-human-revolution-now-available-on-european-psn/#comments Deus Ex: Human Revolution is available now for download on the European PlayStation Network. Interface with the standard version for £39.99 / €49.99, while the "complete edition," which includes all the DLC and "The Missing Link" mission, is £47.99 / €59.99. Neither Sony nor Square have anything to share about the stealth action title hitting the North American PSN.

*Activating personal encryption protocol*

We are now speaking directly, away from prying eyes. We feel obligated to mention that the title is currently £11.99 at Game and £17.51 at Amazon.uk for the PS3. We trust if you're savvy enough to figure out the PSN, you're surely slick enough to recognize the savings.

JoystiqDeus Ex: Human Revolution now available on European PSN originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 02 Dec 2011 12:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>deus-ex-human-revolutionEidos-Montrealeuropeplaystationps3psnSquare-EnixFri, 02 Dec 2011 12:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Square Enix Montreal opening in 2012, working on Hitman; Eidos Montreal adds 100, working on 'third AAA project']]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/11/21/square-enix-montreal-opening-in-2012-working-on-hitman-eidos-m/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/11/21/square-enix-montreal-opening-in-2012-working-on-hitman-eidos-m/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/11/21/square-enix-montreal-opening-in-2012-working-on-hitman-eidos-m/#comments Following the strong reception of Deus Ex: Human Revolution, one report indicated Square Enix planned to expand developer Eidos Montreal by as many as 350 additional employees, while earlier reports suggested that Square would establish a new studio elsewhere in Canada in 2012. Turns out, both were half right. Square Enix announced today plans to add 250 new jobs in Canada, with 100 going to the team at Eidos Montreal, and 150 being dedicated to a new studio named, cleverly enough, Square Enix Montreal.

The 100 new employees at Eidos Montreal will be "driving work on a third AAA project at the studio" alongside the existing Deus Ex and Thief franchises, while the "first project at Square Enix Montréal will be to work on a new premium quality game in the award-winning Hitman franchise," adding a second studio to augment Copenhagen-based IO Interactive's work on the series.

The new studio will be under the guidance of general manager Lee Singleton, who's "been leading Square Enix London Studios, a UK-based team which focuses on shaping and bringing to market great games from some of the world's most talented independent development teams." Those games include Just Cause 2 and Batman: Arkham Asylum which you've probably never heard of.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>deus-ex-human-revolutioneidos-montrealHitmanLee-Singletonsquare-enixsquare-enix-montrealMon, 21 Nov 2011 11:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Eidos Montreal fesses up to poor boss fights in Deus Ex: Human Revolution]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/11/04/eidos-montreal-fesses-up-to-poor-boss-fights-in-deus-ex-human-r/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/11/04/eidos-montreal-fesses-up-to-poor-boss-fights-in-deus-ex-human-r/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/11/04/eidos-montreal-fesses-up-to-poor-boss-fights-in-deus-ex-human-r/#comments Even though the recent release of "The Missing Link" DLC featured a more appropriate boss encounter, the majority of Deus Ex: Human Revolution's boss fights force players to forgo whichever strategy they employed throughout the game and, you know, just shoot 'em in the face. Unless that is your strategy, in which case all we have to say is: you monster.

Eidos Montréal producer David Anfossi told Edge that farming out the boss fights to Grip Entertainment was a mistake -- not because Grip failed, but because the implementation and design of boss encounters was poor. "We knew that it would be a weakness for the game, that we had to make a compromise to deliver it [on] two levels. First, the boss fights were forced, which is not the Deus Ex experience. Second, there is no mix [of] solutions to tackle the boss fights, which is not Deus Ex either. We knew that before the release of the game, but there had to be some compromise. It [was] our decision."

That's not to say Anfossi isn't proud of Deus Ex -- he's quite content with the hacking, stealth, social and combat aspects of the game -- but if he had a chance to do it all again, he'd handle the boss fights differently rather than taking them out entirely. "There are two options: no boss fights, or do boss fights correctly. I'm pretty sure that now we have the knowledge to do it correctly."

JoystiqEidos Montreal fesses up to poor boss fights in Deus Ex: Human Revolution originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 04 Nov 2011 08:40:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>david-anfossideus-ex-human-revolutionEidoseidos-montrealgrip-entertainmentmicrosoftpcplaystationps3square-enixxboxFri, 04 Nov 2011 08:40:00 EST<![CDATA[PSA: Deus Ex 'The Missing Link' DLC available now; major discount on full game at Amazon, Steam]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/10/18/psa-deus-ex-the-missing-link-dlc-available-now-major-discoun/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/10/18/psa-deus-ex-the-missing-link-dlc-available-now-major-discoun/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/10/18/psa-deus-ex-the-missing-link-dlc-available-now-major-discoun/#comments

Deus Ex-cellent DLC "The Missing Link" is available today for PC, Xbox 360 and, once the update occurs later today, PSN. The five- to six-hour campaign finds augmented security agent Adam Jensen on a mother lovin' boat, but not the kind you see in rap videos. Check out our review to find out what you'll receive for $15.

For those who haven't picked up the game of the year contender yet, Amazon and Steam have some significant discounts on the game for a limited time. On PC, Valve's platform has the title at 25 percent off for $37.49 as part of its "midweek madness" sale, while Amazon's downloadable version is 40 percent off and $29.99. Console owners can grab Deus Ex: Human Revolution for $36 from Amazon as part of the site's "deal of the week" promotion.

Gallery: Deus Ex: Human Revolution - The Missing Link (10/18/11)

JoystiqPSA: Deus Ex 'The Missing Link' DLC available now; major discount on full game at Amazon, Steam originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 18 Oct 2011 10:37:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>deus-ex-human-revolutionDLCEidos-Montrealmicrosoftpcplaystationps3Square-EnixSteamthe-missing-linkxboxTue, 18 Oct 2011 10:37:00 EST<![CDATA[Deus Ex 'Missing Link' DLC finds launch date, price]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/10/14/deus-ex-missing-link-dlc-finds-launch-date-price/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/10/14/deus-ex-missing-link-dlc-finds-launch-date-price/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/10/14/deus-ex-missing-link-dlc-finds-launch-date-price/#comments If you aren't busy creeping through the shadows for other reasons, the Deus Ex: Human Revolution DLC, "The Missing Link," should be ready to play on October 18 in North America. Eidos Montreal also confirmed the DLC will launch on PS3, Xbox 360 and PC for $14.99 (1200 MSP).

For more info on the 5-8 hour mini-campaign, check out our preview. Or, if you're the patient type, we'll have a review up very shortly.

Gallery: Deus Ex: Human Revolution (The Missing Link DLC)

JoystiqDeus Ex 'Missing Link' DLC finds launch date, price originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 14 Oct 2011 10:55:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>deus-ex-human-revolutionDLCeidos-montrealmicrosoftpcplaystationps3Square-Enixthe-missing-linkxboxFri, 14 Oct 2011 10:55:00 EST<![CDATA[Deus Ex: Human Revolution soundtrack available on Amazon Nov. 15]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/10/11/deus-ex-human-revolution-soundtrack-available-on-amazon-nov-15/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/10/11/deus-ex-human-revolution-soundtrack-available-on-amazon-nov-15/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/10/11/deus-ex-human-revolution-soundtrack-available-on-amazon-nov-15/#comments The Deus Ex: Human Revolution soundtrack is currently listed on Amazon with a November 15 release date and $12.95 price. Publisher Square Enix informs us that official details on other retailers providing the soundtrack should be available later this week.

The soundtrack was previously available in the "Augmented Edition" of the game, with a slight hiccup on the PS3 version. The Deus Ex conspiracy deepens when The Missing Link DLC augments the known story line later this month.

JoystiqDeus Ex: Human Revolution soundtrack available on Amazon Nov. 15 originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 11 Oct 2011 20:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>deus-ex-human-revolutionEidos-Montrealmicrosoftpcplaystationps3soundtrackxboxTue, 11 Oct 2011 20:15:00 EST<![CDATA[Take a walk through Deus Ex: Human Revolution's Missing Link DLC]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/10/10/take-a-walk-through-deus-ex-human-revolutions-missing-link-dlc/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/10/10/take-a-walk-through-deus-ex-human-revolutions-missing-link-dlc/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/10/10/take-a-walk-through-deus-ex-human-revolutions-missing-link-dlc/#comments
Eidos Montreal is so eager to prove that the "The Missing Link" offers a substantial, challenging addition to Deus Ex: Human Revolution, it'll let someone play a tiny bit of the DLC for you before it drops later this month.

JoystiqTake a walk through Deus Ex: Human Revolution's Missing Link DLC originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 10 Oct 2011 16:50:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>deus-ex-human-revolutiondlceidos-montrealmicrosoftpcplaystationps3the-missing-linkxboxMon, 10 Oct 2011 16:50:00 EST<![CDATA[Deus Ex DLC fixes boss fights (well, at least this one)]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/09/26/deus-ex-dlc-fixes-boss-fights-well-at-least-this-one/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/09/26/deus-ex-dlc-fixes-boss-fights-well-at-least-this-one/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/09/26/deus-ex-dlc-fixes-boss-fights-well-at-least-this-one/#comments As much as we loved Deus Ex: Human Revolution, we weren't crazy about being wedged into an irritating shootout whenever a boss reared its cyber-head. While we tried to roleplay as The Rock in The Rundown (you know, vow against guns, relying on our brains and fists), Human Revolution seemed intent on turning us into The Rock in -- well, pretty much every other movie he's in ... and the end of The Rundown, come to think of it.

Eurogamer reports that all changes in DLC "The Missing Link," which Eidos Montreal developed totally in-house, rather than (as in the case of Human Revolution) farming boss battles out to another studio. Missing Link producer Marc-Andre Dufort said, "You can actually not kill the boss. You can do a non-lethal takedown on him. And you can kill him from afar. You can even kill him without him seeing you. It's more of a bigger challenge than a standard boss fight like we have in many games."

Fine, Mr. Dufort. But will we be able to steal their teeth while they are asleep?

JoystiqDeus Ex DLC fixes boss fights (well, at least this one) originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 26 Sep 2011 11:35:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>deus-ex-human-revolutiondlcEidosEidos-Montrealmicrosoftpcplaystationps3xboxMon, 26 Sep 2011 11:35:00 EST<![CDATA[Finding The Missing Link in Deus Ex's First DLC]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/09/23/finding-the-missing-link-in-deus-exs-first-dlc/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/09/23/finding-the-missing-link-in-deus-exs-first-dlc/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/09/23/finding-the-missing-link-in-deus-exs-first-dlc/#comments
I'm not sure if Deus Ex: Human Revolution's first add-on, "The Missing Link", could have stumbled into view more clumsily than it did. A sort of alternate reality game revealed its existence, but clever players figured out more than Square-Enix and Eidos Montreal bargained for, leaking the premise and "The Missing Link's" primary gameplay conceit without any sort of context. It really hurt the general excitement levels for one of the most well-received games of the year.

I'm here to give you that context. And I might just be here to give you back some of that general excitement too.

Gallery: Deus Ex: Human Revolution (The Missing Link DLC)

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JoystiqFinding The Missing Link in Deus Ex's First DLC originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 23 Sep 2011 12:38:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>deus-ex-human-revolutiondlceidos-montrealmicrosoftpcplaystationps3the-missing-linkxboxFri, 23 Sep 2011 12:38:00 EST<![CDATA[Deus Ex 'Augmented Edition' soundtrack solution found for North America]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/09/16/deus-ex-augmented-edition-soundtrack-solution-found-for-north/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/09/16/deus-ex-augmented-edition-soundtrack-solution-found-for-north/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/09/16/deus-ex-augmented-edition-soundtrack-solution-found-for-north/#comments Deus Ex: Human Revolution's "Augmented Edition" for PS3 accidentally had the game's soundtrack on a Blu-ray disc, but customers in North American can now obtain an MP3 version from publisher Square Enix.

Square Enix contacted us this afternoon with instructions on how "Augmented Edition" purchasers can obtain a digital copy of the soundtrack by contacting customer support. After proving proof of purchase, the user will receive a "time-limited redemption download link" by email. If they enter the wrong code, a stealth operative will back-hack their computer and upload the Jersey Shore soundtrack. (No, not really. God, you're gullible.)

JoystiqDeus Ex 'Augmented Edition' soundtrack solution found for North America originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 16 Sep 2011 19:50:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>deus-ex-human-revolutionEidos-MontrealSquare-EnixFri, 16 Sep 2011 19:50:00 EST<![CDATA[Deus Ex PC patch now live on Steam]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/09/16/deus-ex-pc-patch-now-live-on-steam/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/09/16/deus-ex-pc-patch-now-live-on-steam/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/09/16/deus-ex-pc-patch-now-live-on-steam/#comments If, while playing the PC version of Deus Ex: Human Revolution, your heads-up display inexplicably disappeared, don't worry! Your techno-magical eyeballs haven't fallen out of your cyberhead -- that was a bug in the programming (the game's, not Adam's) which was fixed by a patch that recently launched on Steam.

Other fixes in the update include a remedy for a plethora of crashes, frame-stuttering issues and an option to skip the logo screens whenever you start up the game. We wish every video game valued our time in this manner. Check out all the updates after the jump.

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JoystiqDeus Ex PC patch now live on Steam originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 16 Sep 2011 13:20:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>deus-ex-human-revolutioneidos-montrealpatchpcsquare-enixsteamupdateFri, 16 Sep 2011 13:20:00 EST<![CDATA[Star Wars ads find their way into Deus Ex: Human Revolution loading screens]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/09/15/star-wars-ads-find-their-way-into-deus-ex-human-revolution-load/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/09/15/star-wars-ads-find-their-way-into-deus-ex-human-revolution-load/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/09/15/star-wars-ads-find-their-way-into-deus-ex-human-revolution-load/#comments Deus Ex: Human Revolution plays host to a wide assortment of advertisements for fictional future-products (like robot eyes and face-installed sunglasses) -- but the game now sports a promo for a real-life, purchasable thing. The game's loading screen occasionally includes a tiny banner announcing the launch of the Star Wars Blu-ray trilogy, as seen in the corner of the image posted above.

Some of the billboards built into the game's environment are equipped to sport dynamic advertisements, but we haven't noticed anything as unsubtle as this. We suppose it could be worse! The advertisement could just pop up during a climactic boss battle. Or Darth Vader could just make a totally out-of-place cameo in one of Detroit's seedy alleyways. Actually, no, wait. That would be rad.

[Thanks to everyone who sent this in.]

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>advertisingdeus-ex-human-revolutionEidos-Montrealin-game-advertisingmicrosoftpcplaystationps3square-enixstar-warsxboxThu, 15 Sep 2011 12:25:00 EST<![CDATA[Deus Ex: Human Revolution ships 2 million units]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/09/09/deus-ex-human-revolution-ships-2-million-units/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/09/09/deus-ex-human-revolution-ships-2-million-units/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/09/09/deus-ex-human-revolution-ships-2-million-units/#comments Deus Ex: Human Revolution has shipped 2 million copies across North America, Europe and PAL territories, Square Enix announced today. Although that's "shipped" and not "sold," the game is certainly no slouch in that department, having topped the UK charts since launch and the US sales chart for August.

Next up for Human Revolution is the "Missing Link" DLC, available next month. Square Enix is also certainly augmenting its development staff at Eidos Montreal to get more content out and fast-track that inevitable sequel.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>deus-ex-human-revolutionEidos-Montrealmicrosoftpcplaystationps3salesSquare-EnixxboxFri, 09 Sep 2011 12:40:00 EST<![CDATA[Deus Ex 'Missing Link' DLC gets a trailer, more details]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/09/08/deus-ex-missing-link-dlc-gets-a-trailer-more-details/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/09/08/deus-ex-missing-link-dlc-gets-a-trailer-more-details/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/09/08/deus-ex-missing-link-dlc-gets-a-trailer-more-details/#comments
Square Enix has shed some more light on Adam Jensen's retroactively mysterious disappearance covered in the upcoming "The Missing Link" downloadable content for Deus Ex: Human Revolution. As previously revealed, the DLC fills in a three-day chunk of Deus Ex, during which Jensen loses the use of his cybernetic augmentations.

We assumed the DLC would include new characters and story, but today Square officially revealed a much more interesting tidbit: The ability to "rebuild Adam's augmentation set." In other words, players will be able to reapply those wasted Praxis points on more useful augmentations. We're guessing Jensen is still stuck with his most useless augmentation, however, that being his permanent sunglasses.

"The Missing Link" will arrive next month.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>deus-ex-human-revolutiondlceidos-montrealmicrosoftmissing-linkpcplaystationps3square-enixthe-missing-linkxboxThu, 08 Sep 2011 12:50:00 EST<![CDATA[Deus Ex: Human Revolution's 'Missing Link' DLC due in October]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/09/06/deus-ex-human-revolutions-missing-link-dlc-due-in-october/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/09/06/deus-ex-human-revolutions-missing-link-dlc-due-in-october/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/09/06/deus-ex-human-revolutions-missing-link-dlc-due-in-october/#comments Though it's being outpaced by unglamorous leaks, the Deus Ex DLC drip-feed continues with a few more details on Human Revolution's upcoming add-on. Square Enix has announced that "The Missing Link" will be available in October, bringing with it new environments, characters and some narrative embellishment.

As we've already reported, the DLC will address a temporal gap in the storyline that has been made mysterious retroactively by the announcement of this DLC. From now on, become suspicious every time a protagonist takes a nap and the screen blacks out.

JoystiqDeus Ex: Human Revolution's 'Missing Link' DLC due in October originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 06 Sep 2011 14:20:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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