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 2012 Weblogs, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/<![CDATA[Microsoft patent brings us one step closer to real-life Deus Ex]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/05/03/microsoft-patent-brings-us-one-step-closer-to-real-life-deus-ex/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/05/03/microsoft-patent-brings-us-one-step-closer-to-real-life-deus-ex/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/05/03/microsoft-patent-brings-us-one-step-closer-to-real-life-deus-ex/#comments In the Deus Ex universe, technology has advanced to the point where human beings are able to augment themselves with technology, enhancing their abilities and giving themselves raspy, chain-smoking truck driver voices. It's what came to mind after our pals at Engadget discovered a Microsoft patent for an EMG (electromyography) device.

The patent calls it the "Wearable Electromyography-Based Controller," which would potentially allow users to control their devices (smartphone, computer and the like) through movement - the device would monitor muscle movement, either through a wireless or wired connection. The patent suggests a variety of different devices on Microsoft's mind: the armband seen above; a shirt (smartshirt, we like to call it); and even a pair of sunglasses, though they appear less badass and expensive than Adam Jensen's or, heck, even the shades JC Denton rocks in the original Deus Ex.

We just hope one of those EMG devices has a built-in niceness chip, to prevent future cyber-people from freaking out over tiny problems.

JoystiqMicrosoft patent brings us one step closer to real-life Deus Ex originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 03 May 2012 02:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>controllerdeus-ex-human-revolutionemgemg-devicemicrosoftpatentusptoWearable-Electromyography-Based-ControllerThu, 03 May 2012 02:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Deus Ex: Human Revolution, Dungeon Siege 3 PC deeply discounted on Amazon this week]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/04/30/deus-ex-human-revolution-dungeon-siege-3-pc-deeply-discounted/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/04/30/deus-ex-human-revolution-dungeon-siege-3-pc-deeply-discounted/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/04/30/deus-ex-human-revolution-dungeon-siege-3-pc-deeply-discounted/#comments ImageDeus Ex: Human Revolution, one of the best games of 2011, is on super sale this week through Amazon's digital distribution service for PC. The Standard Edition of the cyber stealth thriller is $6.99, while the Augmented Edition, which includes art book and soundtrack, is a dollar more for $7.99.

Also on discount is Dungeon Siege 3, which has reviews that start in the 80s and go south from there (we thought it was good), but for $5 it's not a heavy investment to try out for yourself.

PC players who are interested in further discounts should check out Amazon's new "Weekly Deal Vote." PC titles were recently added and the hive mind decides what game will drop to $5 next week.

JoystiqDeus Ex: Human Revolution, Dungeon Siege 3 PC deeply discounted on Amazon this week originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 30 Apr 2012 14:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>deus-ex-human-revolutiondungeon-siege-3pcSquare-EnixMon, 30 Apr 2012 14:30:00 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[Steam weekend sale on Square Enix catalog, Hitman special deal today]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/03/22/steam-weekend-sale-on-square-enix-catalog-hitman-special-deal-t/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/03/22/steam-weekend-sale-on-square-enix-catalog-hitman-special-deal-t/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/03/22/steam-weekend-sale-on-square-enix-catalog-hitman-special-deal-t/#comments The entire catalog of Square Enix titles on Steam is half off for the entire weekend, with daily deals today through Sunday on top of that already ridiculous sale. Today, the complete Hitman franchise is 75 percent off, at $6.25 for Codename 47, Blood Money and Silent Assassin.

The Square Enix Hit Collection, which includes Deus Ex: Human Revolution, Lara Croft and the Guardian of Light, Thief: Deadly Shadows and more, is 76 percent off today, for $75 instead of the standard $314.

JoystiqSteam weekend sale on Square Enix catalog, Hitman special deal today originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 22 Mar 2012 17:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>deus-ex-human-revolutionHitmanHitman-Blood-Moneylara-croft-and-the-guardian-of-lightmicrosoftpcplaystationps3PublishersaleSquare-EnixSTEAMthief-deadly-shadowsweekend-salexboxThu, 22 Mar 2012 17:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Sine Mora, Rayman 3 HD, Human Revolution, more this week on XBLM]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/03/20/sine-mora-rayman-3-hd-human-revolution-more-this-week-on-xblm/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/03/20/sine-mora-rayman-3-hd-human-revolution-more-this-week-on-xblm/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/03/20/sine-mora-rayman-3-hd-human-revolution-more-this-week-on-xblm/#comments Digital Reality's super-serious shooter Sine Mora arrives on XBLA this week, along with Rayman 3 HD, starring a character with unrealistic digits. Those will be here tomorrow; meanwhile, today on Games on Demand, you can get Deus Ex Human Revolution (a game about augmented-reality digits) and Kinect Sports. But we suggest hanging on to your Microsoft Points, as the service will host some kind of "Games on Demand Sale" next week, starting March 27. This week, it's half off "certain" THQ content and BioShock 2 DLC.

DLC for existing retail games includes Operation Raccoon City's exclusive "Nemesis Mode," Kingdoms of Amalur's "Legend of Dead Kel," and -- oh yeah -- the first Call of Duty Modern Warfare 3 Collection.

JoystiqSine Mora, Rayman 3 HD, Human Revolution, more this week on XBLM originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 20 Mar 2012 14:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>deus-ex-human-revolutiongames-on-demandmicrosoftrayman-3-hoodlum-havoc-hdrelease-datesine-moraxblaxblmxboxTue, 20 Mar 2012 14:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Ex-Deus Ex writer Sheldon Pacotti on massive reactions in Cell: emergence]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/03/01/ex-deus-ex-writer-sheldon-pacotti-on-massive-reactions-in-cell/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/03/01/ex-deus-ex-writer-sheldon-pacotti-on-massive-reactions-in-cell/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/03/01/ex-deus-ex-writer-sheldon-pacotti-on-massive-reactions-in-cell/#comments

Sheldon Pacotti, principal writer for the original Deus Ex and its sequel, Invisible War, leads a quietly explosive life. He teaches game writing at the University of Texas, is a software architect at a business design, marketing and consulting firm called frog (capitalization is apparently out this year), and he recently founded New Life Interactive, which this year released Cell: emergence.

Cell is a tricky beast to peg down, fusing voxel-based, strategic gameplay with mechanics that appear to be AI-driven, but are in fact "cellular automata," or the direct result of each player's organic style -- and all of this taking place inside the body of a sick child.

This all may sound vague or convoluted (or both), so we'll let Pacotti fill in the remaining details on Cell and his influence on Deus Ex: Human Revolution -- though we can't promise you'll understand his terms any better, we do believe you'll feel intellectually enlightened regardless:

Continue reading Ex-Deus Ex writer Sheldon Pacotti on massive reactions in Cell: emergence

JoystiqEx-Deus Ex writer Sheldon Pacotti on massive reactions in Cell: emergence originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 01 Mar 2012 10:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>Cell-emergenceDeus-Exdeus-ex-human-revolutiondeus-ex-invisible-warmassively-reactivemicrosoftpcSheldon-PacottixboxThu, 01 Mar 2012 10:00:00 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[Deus Ex: Human Revolution still coming to Mac, ESRB reassures]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/02/28/deus-ex-human-revolution-still-coming-to-mac-esrb-reassures/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/02/28/deus-ex-human-revolution-still-coming-to-mac-esrb-reassures/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/02/28/deus-ex-human-revolution-still-coming-to-mac-esrb-reassures/#comments Square Enix has a little less than a month to meet the planned "winter 2011/2012" release date for Deus Ex: Human Revolution on Mac. There's no cybernetic implant that can foresee the future but, thanks to the ESRB, we do have at least one sign that Deus Ex is still on the way to Apple machines.

The organization has posted a rating for an "Ultimate Edition" of the game for Mac, which is presumably even more ultimate than the Augmented Edition released on other platforms last year. The game has been rated M for egregious pheromone usage. Or killing. Probably killing.

JoystiqDeus Ex: Human Revolution still coming to Mac, ESRB reassures originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 28 Feb 2012 11:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>deus-ex-human-revolutiondeus-ex-human-revolution-ultimate-editionEidosesrbmacsquare-enixTue, 28 Feb 2012 11:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Big Square Enix Xbox Marketplace sale includes Deus Ex, Lara Croft]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/02/08/big-square-enix-xbox-marketplace-sale-includes-deus-ex-lara-cro/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/02/08/big-square-enix-xbox-marketplace-sale-includes-deus-ex-lara-cro/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/02/08/big-square-enix-xbox-marketplace-sale-includes-deus-ex-lara-cro/#comments Square Enix is holding a sale this week on the Xbox Marketplace, taking half off DLC for Deus Ex: Human Revolution and Just Cause 2, along with discounts on several of Lady Croft's adventures and its associated DLC.

The highlights of the sale are certainly the Deus Ex's Missing Link DLC and co-op adventure Lara Croft and the Guardian of Light for 600 MSP ($7.50). There's also some attempted discounts on full downloads of Battlestations: Pacific, Just Cause 2 and Tomb Raider: Underworld; but chances are you can find better in your local bargain bin.

Another game worth checking out is updated original Tomb Raider: Legend: Anniversary, available in two chunks at 400 MSP ($5) apiece (caveat is you'll need to own TR: Legend since it's the DLC). So, try the first two levels before you buy the whole thing. Find the full list of discounts after the break.

Continue reading Big Square Enix Xbox Marketplace sale includes Deus Ex, Lara Croft

JoystiqBig Square Enix Xbox Marketplace sale includes Deus Ex, Lara Croft originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 08 Feb 2012 08:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>deus-ex-human-revolutionDLCgames-on-demandJust-Cause-2lara-croft-and-the-guardian-of-lightmicrosoftSaleSquare-EnixTomb-Raider-AnniversaryXBLMxboxxbox-live-marketplaceWed, 08 Feb 2012 08:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Square Enix thanks games for 2011's rise in revenue, profit]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/02/04/square-enix-thanks-games-for-2011s-rise-in-revenue-profit/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/02/04/square-enix-thanks-games-for-2011s-rise-in-revenue-profit/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/02/04/square-enix-thanks-games-for-2011s-rise-in-revenue-profit/#comments Deus Ex is leading the revenue revolution for Square Enix, whose digital entertainment -- games -- department in April-December 2011 grew 6.2 percent from the previous fiscal year, totaling $704.7 million in net sales. Games now comprise 56 percent of Square Enix's total revenue, where in the same period of 2010 they made up just 52 percent.

The company's operating profit rose 11.5 percent to $169.4 million and its net income ended at $65 million, up 175.2 percent from the previous period. Square Enix cited Deus Ex: Human Revolution and its online and social titles as the main factors behind its financial progress.

JoystiqSquare Enix thanks games for 2011's rise in revenue, profit originally appeared on Joystiq on Sat, 04 Feb 2012 02:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>androiddeus-ex-human-revolutionfinancialsiosipadiphonemicrosoftmobilepcplaystationprofitps3revenueSquare-EnixxboxSat, 04 Feb 2012 02:00:00 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.

Continue reading Joystiq Top 10 of 2011: Deus Ex: Human Revolution

JoystiqJoystiq Top 10 of 2011: Deus Ex: Human Revolution originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 03 Jan 2012 20:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>deus-ex-human-revolutionEidos-Montrealjoystiq-best-of-2011microsoftpcplaystationps3Square-EnixxboxTue, 03 Jan 2012 20:45:00 EST<![CDATA[Deus Ex, Civ 5, GTA series on sale today on Steam]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/12/30/deus-ex-civ-5-gta-series-on-sale-today-on-steam/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/12/30/deus-ex-civ-5-gta-series-on-sale-today-on-steam/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/12/30/deus-ex-civ-5-gta-series-on-sale-today-on-steam/#comments We know you're probably exhausted both mentally and financially by the onslaught of Steam Holiday Sales, but try to steel yourself: Today's righteous offers include Deus Ex: Human Revolution, Civilization 5 and all of the Grand Theft Auto games in the world. (Well, most of them.)

Continue reading Deus Ex, Civ 5, GTA series on sale today on Steam

JoystiqDeus Ex, Civ 5, GTA series on sale today on Steam originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 30 Dec 2011 17:40:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>Civilization-5deus-ex-human-revolutiongrand-theft-autopcsteamsteam-holiday-sale-2011Fri, 30 Dec 2011 17:40:00 EST<![CDATA[Portal 2 crowned best game of 2011 by the Associated Press]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/12/20/portal-2-crowned-best-game-of-2011-by-the-associated-press/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/12/20/portal-2-crowned-best-game-of-2011-by-the-associated-press/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/12/20/portal-2-crowned-best-game-of-2011-by-the-associated-press/#comments The AP has unleashed its list of top ten games this year and ... it's a pretty competent list. Not only did Bastion make the cut, but so did Rayman Origins and, as you may have guessed from the headline to this very post, Portal 2.

Valve's game took top honors, followed by Skyrim and then Deus Ex: Human Revolution. Rounding out the top five are Bastion and Rocksteady's sequel, Batman: Arkham City. In a year so full of great games, we envy AP's finished list -- for us, the work of choosing our favorite games of 2011 is only about to begin.

JoystiqPortal 2 crowned best game of 2011 by the Associated Press originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 20 Dec 2011 19:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>bastionbatman-arkham-citydeus-ex-human-revolutiongoty-2011microsoftnintendopcplaystationportal-2ps3rayman-originsskyrimsonywiixboxTue, 20 Dec 2011 19:00:00 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[Amazon discounts PC versions of Witcher 2, Deus Ex and more]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/12/01/amazon-discounts-pc-versions-of-witcher-2-deus-ex-and-more/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/12/01/amazon-discounts-pc-versions-of-witcher-2-deus-ex-and-more/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/12/01/amazon-discounts-pc-versions-of-witcher-2-deus-ex-and-more/#comments You think because Cyber Monday has come and gone, Amazon's going to stop offering preposterous discounts on games? No, stupid: Check out today's Amazon discount round-up, which cleaves the prices of PC games like Witcher 2, Deus Ex: Human Revolution and so, so many more.

Continue reading Amazon discounts PC versions of Witcher 2, Deus Ex and more

JoystiqAmazon discounts PC versions of Witcher 2, Deus Ex and more originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 01 Dec 2011 10:55:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>amazondead-islanddeus-ex-human-revolutionpcthe-witcher-2Thu, 01 Dec 2011 10:55:00 EST<![CDATA[Steam Autumn Sale: Deus Ex, Dead Island half off]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/11/25/steam-autumn-sale-deus-ex-dead-island-half-off/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/11/25/steam-autumn-sale-deus-ex-dead-island-half-off/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/11/25/steam-autumn-sale-deus-ex-dead-island-half-off/#comments Investing in ostentatious sword-arms is a lot easier today, with Steam chopping 50 percent off the price of Deus Ex: Human Revolution in its Autumn Sale. That lowers it to $24.99, alongside The Missing Link DLC -- also discounted to $7.49.

Dead Island receives its own dramatic reversal in price ($24.99), as does Telltale's Back to the Future series ($9.99). The Serious Sam HD double pack is quite the temptation at $2.99, but we've vowed to do something more constructive this weekend. Why not administer intravenous therapy to an ailing patrician for $6.79?

JoystiqSteam Autumn Sale: Deus Ex, Dead Island half off originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 25 Nov 2011 13:44:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>back-to-the-futuredead-islanddeus-ex-human-revolutionpcserious-sam-hdsteamsteam-autumn-saleFri, 25 Nov 2011 13:44:00 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.

Continue reading Square Enix Montreal opening in 2012, working on Hitman; Eidos Montreal adds 100, working on 'third AAA project'

JoystiqSquare Enix Montreal opening in 2012, working on Hitman; Eidos Montreal adds 100, working on 'third AAA project' originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 21 Nov 2011 11:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>deus-ex-human-revolutioneidos-montrealHitmanLee-Singletonsquare-enixsquare-enix-montrealMon, 21 Nov 2011 11:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Grab some collector's editions on Amazon, collect some savings]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/11/16/grab-some-collectors-editions-on-amazon-collect-some-savings/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/11/16/grab-some-collectors-editions-on-amazon-collect-some-savings/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/11/16/grab-some-collectors-editions-on-amazon-collect-some-savings/#comments Amazon's running a pretty enticing promotion well before the Black Friday onslaught begins. If you've had your eye on a collector's edition version of a recent game, Amazon's probably got it discounted right now. Some of these bad boys are marked down up to 75 percent. Crazy, right?

Continue reading Grab some collector's editions on Amazon, collect some savings

JoystiqGrab some collector's editions on Amazon, collect some savings originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 16 Nov 2011 11:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>amazondeus-ex-human-revolutionelder-scrolls-5microsoftnintendopcplaystationps3skyrimthe-elder-scrolls-v-skyrimwiixboxWed, 16 Nov 2011 11:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Deus Ex: Human Revolution sales show who will dominate in the cyborg future]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/11/05/deus-ex-human-revolution-sales-show-who-will-dominate-in-the-cy/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/11/05/deus-ex-human-revolution-sales-show-who-will-dominate-in-the-cy/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/11/05/deus-ex-human-revolution-sales-show-who-will-dominate-in-the-cy/#comments Square Enix's revolution was successful, so grab your metal limbs and augmented-reality eye implants -- Deus Ex: Human Revolution sold 2.18 million copies across all platforms, Square's bi-annual fiscal report says. Just 800,000 of that total was sold in the U.S., while Human Revolution sold 1.38 million copies across Europe. Which means only one thing: Europe is prepared for the future, while the U.S. remains blissfully unaware of the impending transhumanist movement. Which side of the electrified fence do you want to be on?

Dungeon Siege 3 sold better in Europe as well, racking 480,000 sales, while the U.S. bought 320,000 and Japan a mere 20,000. When the transdragonists begin to rain neon hellfire from above, we'll know where to go.

JoystiqDeus Ex: Human Revolution sales show who will dominate in the cyborg future originally appeared on Joystiq on Sat, 05 Nov 2011 13:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>deus-ex-human-revolutionfinancialmicrosoftpcplaystationps3Square-EnixtransdragonistsxboxSat, 05 Nov 2011 13:30:00 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."

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>david-anfossideus-ex-human-revolutionEidoseidos-montrealgrip-entertainmentmicrosoftpcplaystationps3square-enixxboxFri, 04 Nov 2011 08:40:00 EST<![CDATA[Deus Ex boosts Square Enix's half-year forecast [update: official results posted]]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/11/02/deus-ex-boosts-square-enixs-half-year-forecast/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/11/02/deus-ex-boosts-square-enixs-half-year-forecast/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/11/02/deus-ex-boosts-square-enixs-half-year-forecast/#comments Square Enix issued a change to its most recent six-month forecast of earnings, now that it's had the benefit of actually experiencing those six months (April-September 2011). That has a tendency to make predictions a bit more accurate.

The revision is a slight increase in net sales, from ¥56 billion ($718 million) to ¥57 billion ($730 million), and a whopping 146.7% increase in net income. These increases come thanks to the success of Deus Ex: Human Revolution and "increased billing revenue" from web, social, and mobile games.

Thanks to the unusually strong yen, Square Enix had the misfortune of marking an additional "foreign exchange loss" of ¥2.1 billion ($27 million). That's a lot of money to just have disappear.

Update: Square has posted its official results and the predictions, unsurprisingly, were right on the money. Net sales reached ¥57.5 billion and net income of ¥3.7 billion ($47.4 million).

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The transhumanism revolution sounds like electric raindrops falling across the desolate graveyard of our flesh-and-bone forefathers, backlit by the rumble of two giant clockwork cogs rotating slowly against one another. Or it's an elongated mix of Daft Punk's Tron and Tyler Bates' 300 soundtracks -- you can decide for yourself what the sound of cyberkinetics truly is when the Deus Ex: Human Revolution original soundtrack drops on Nov. 15 in physical and digital forms.

Composer Michael McCann wrote almost 200 pieces for Human Revolution, which have been arranged into a 25-song tracklist representing the "arc of the game's story," McCann said. See below for the official list, listen to a taste of the game's music style above, and prepare your fleshy human eardrums for some serious cyborg tunage in November.

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JoystiqDeus Ex: Human Revolution soundtrack to install in your aural orifices Nov. 15 originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 28 Oct 2011 14:55:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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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)

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>deus-ex-human-revolutionDLCEidos-Montrealmicrosoftpcplaystationps3Square-EnixSteamthe-missing-linkxboxTue, 18 Oct 2011 10:37:00 EST<![CDATA[Deus Ex: Human Revolution - The Missing Link review]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/10/14/deus-ex-human-revolution-the-missing-link-review/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/10/14/deus-ex-human-revolution-the-missing-link-review/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/10/14/deus-ex-human-revolution-the-missing-link-review/#comments As grim as Adam Jensen's predicament is in The Missing Link, which sees him captured aboard a militaristic ship and stripped of his defining augmentations, it's easy to envision more inhospitable scenarios. An informed nemesis would solder shut every air vent, train his minions to peek around corners, and make sure that pocket secretaries stayed in their damn pockets. But where would our protagonists be if not for life-saving conveniences and bouts of enemy ineptitude?

That's why it shouldn't surprise you to learn that Adam quickly makes his escape and becomes involved in a new mini conspiracy, adequately shaped for what feels like a condensed run through Deus Ex: Human Revolution. As before, you'll start out weak and inclined to move stealthily, and eventually shape yourself biologically to accommodate new tactics. What Deus Ex: Human Revolution - The Missing Link provides in its narrative isolation is a creeping tension and a sense of uncertainty.

Gallery: Deus Ex: Human Revolution - The Missing Link (10/14/11)

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JoystiqDeus Ex: Human Revolution - The Missing Link review originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 14 Oct 2011 11:31:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>deus-ex-human-revolutiondeus-ex-human-revolution-the-missing-linkdlcmicrosoftpcplaystationps3square-enixthe-missing-linkxboxFri, 14 Oct 2011 11:31:00 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)

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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.

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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[El Shaddai $37 today on Amazon, Deus Ex $40 all week]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/09/26/el-shaddai-37-today-on-amazon-deus-ex-40-all-week/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/09/26/el-shaddai-37-today-on-amazon-deus-ex-40-all-week/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/09/26/el-shaddai-37-today-on-amazon-deus-ex-40-all-week/#comments Amazon's Deal of the Day discounts El Shaddai, dropping the price to a one-day-only $36.99. If you have yet to see the most beautiful game this year, or the one in which a pre-fall devil has his most prominent role ever, well, consider yourself tempted.

The retailer has also updated its Deals of the Week, which are pretty interesting this time. Deus Ex is $39.99 on Xbox 360 or PS3 all week (the Augmented Edition is $50); Dungeon Siege 3 is $29.99 on Xbox 360 and PS3, and $19.99 on PC; and Dead Island is $45.99 on Xbox and PS3, and 36.99 on PC. Next time you're considering buying a new game, remember that it takes less than a month for it to go on sale at Amazon!

JoystiqEl Shaddai $37 today on Amazon, Deus Ex $40 all week originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 26 Sep 2011 13:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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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?

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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.

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Another unexpected development on the charts: Warhammer 40K Space Marine maintained its second place position again this past week. Despite a 52 percent drops in sales, the Emperor's fist kept the aliens of Resistance 3 in third.

The only "new" title to break the Top 40 last week was God of War Collection Volume 2, which bludgeoned everything below the 35th spot. Price promotions moved Red Faction: Armageddon up 246 percent into 11th, while Kinect's Rise of Nightmares had a better second week, running up from 37th place to 18th.

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JoystiqDead Island, Warhammer 40K: Space Marine continue fight atop UK charts originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 19 Sep 2011 09:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>Britainchart-trackchart-track-weeklydead-islanddeus-ex-human-revolutiondriver-san-franciscomicrosoftpcplaystationps3Resistance-3UKwarhammer-40k-space-marinexboxMon, 19 Sep 2011 09:30:00 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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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 coming to Mac this 'winter 2011/12']]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/09/12/deus-ex-human-revolution-coming-to-mac-this-winter-2011-12/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/09/12/deus-ex-human-revolution-coming-to-mac-this-winter-2011-12/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/09/12/deus-ex-human-revolution-coming-to-mac-this-winter-2011-12/#comments Deus Ex: Human Revolution on Mac In the future, the world is split between augmented superhumans and boring, meat-based humans. In the present, our technological distinctions are a little more pedestrian: Xbox or PS3? Mac or PC? While the former has already been addressed by the multiplatform release of Deus Ex: Human Revolution, the latter is a decidedly PC-only affair.

But like the original Deus Ex, which was ported to Mac OS shortly after its release, Human Revolution will enjoy a Mac OS release courtesy of the good people at Feral Interactive sometime this "winter 2011/12." Specifics on pricing, date, and system requirements will be announced "later this year."

Eidos Montreal general manager Stephane D'Astous says, "We are delighted to partner with Feral, a leading expert in development for the Mac platform, to bring the acclaimed Deus Ex: Human Revolution to Mac players." With two million units already shipped, a Mac release should help Eidos Montreal's surprise hit find an even larger audience.

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Love it or leave it zombie RPG Dead Island has consumed the top of the UK sales chart in its debut week. Another premiere expounded righteous force for the Emperor: Warhammer 40K: Space Marine. Chart-Track notes the PC sales for Space Marine were actually higher than Dead Island, which it believes is due to the former not being available on UK's Steam at launch.

Driver: San Francisco shifted down into third in its second week on the charts, while Resistance 3 invaded the UK, nabbing fourth place in its first week available. Deus Ex: Human Revolution, currently in fifth, is doing its part to suppress the Zumba Fitness conspiracy, by keeping the dance fitness simulator in sixth.

Other notable premieres were 3DS's Star Fox 64 3D and Kinect's Rise of Nightmares in ninth and a brisk 37th place, respectively. Check out the drying paint of a fresh UK top ten after the break.

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Deus Ex: Human Revolution kicked-off the season of big releases a couple of weeks ago, and along with it came no shortage of controversy. GameStop pulled PC copies and ended up giving purchasers a $50 voucher after removing the included OnLive codes. An interview with Shawn Freeman provides a look at one side of that story, and some insight into GameStop's future digital plans.

The retail situation was not the only source of controversy though. While Human Revolution was widely praised for the many elements it got right, there were a few divisive ones that couldn't be overlooked. Plenty of frustrations are shared in this week's roundtable, but remember, it comes from a place of love -- mostly.

Part 1 (3:02) - Interview: Shawn Freeman, SVP and General Manager, Digital Business - GameStop

Part 2 (20:39) - Roundtable: Deus Ex: Human Revolution

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Host: Richard Mitchell (@SenseiRAM)
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Producer: Jonathan Downin (@jonathandownin - Game Thing Daily)
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See the full guest list, and stream the show, after the break.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>Deus Ex: Human Revolutiondeus-ex-human-revolutionDeusEx:HumanRevolutiongamestopjoystiq-podcastjoystiq-showOnLivepodcastsFri, 09 Sep 2011 19:00:00 ESTThe Joystiq Show - 007: Digitally Augmented EditionJoystiq1:07:13podcasts<![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[August NPD: Annual sales drop again, Deus Ex augments the top spot]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/09/08/august-npd-annual-sales-drop-again-deus-ex-augments-the-top-sp/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/09/08/august-npd-annual-sales-drop-again-deus-ex-augments-the-top-sp/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/09/08/august-npd-annual-sales-drop-again-deus-ex-augments-the-top-sp/#comments We're starting to see a trend develop -- a super, super disheartening trend. According to the NPD group, total sales in the U.S. gaming industry dropped 23 percent year-over-year during the month of August; almost exactly the same amount sales declined in July. NPD's Anita Frazier explained, "the bulk of the decline can be attributed to the shift of the annual Madden release from August to September." (The NPD actually counts August 30 as part of September, which seems pretty zany.)

Gaming hardware saw an increase in sales over July, largely fueled by the price cuts endured by the 3DS and PlayStation 3. According to a memo sent out by Nintendo following the NPD report, the 3DS discount moved 185,000 consoles from August 12 through the end of the month. This wave managed to increase dollar and unit sales of handheld hardware to a year-over-year increase over August 2010, which bucks the downward trend followed by the rest of the industry. Hooray for discrete electronics!

Surprisingly, the top-selling game for August was Deus Ex: Human Revolution, which was only on store shelves for five days during the NPD's tracking window. The group doesn't expect the augmented title to rollover its reign into September, instead expecting Madden to reign supreme. Check out August's Top 10 software performers after the jump!

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>3dsaugustaugust-2011deus-ex-human-revolutiondsmicrosoftnintendonpdnpd-groupnpd-monthlyplaystationprice-cutps3pspsonywiixboxThu, 08 Sep 2011 19:06:00 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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