The Deus Ex movie is really happening. Based on the recently-released Human Revolution, the upcoming film adaptation has just signed a writer and director.
Scott Derrickson will write and direct the film. Best known for his work on the recently-released Sinister, the director's resume includes The Day the Earth Stood Still and The Exorcism of Emily Rose.
It's been three years since Thief 4 was announced by Deus Ex: Human Revolution developer Eidos Montreal yet we still have seen neither hide nor hair of the sneak 'em up revival. Some had speculated that the game was in trouble, and now rumours are whirling around that development has switched to next-generation consoles.
Read more: Sparked from gossip, then supposedly confirmed by shadowy sources »
CBS Films has secured the movie rights to Deus Ex: Human Revolution, the futuristic steampunk game from Square Enix. According to reports, developer Eidos Montreal will remain closely consulted on the project.
Read more: 'No one knows Human Revolution like the team that created it' »
Thief 4 seems to be utilizing some form of online features, if the CVs of some Eidos Montreal employees are any indication. If these early hints are true, Thief 4 will be the first game in the series to go online. Details are scant, and online features haven't been officially announced. However, given the proliferation of online passes and DLC, it seems like a reasonable expectation these days.
You can't resurrect a widely-adored classic franchise a decade later, common wisdom goes. The game lives in nostalgia now; you can never come close to matching recollections and expectations. Besides, games have moved on. If you change nothing it will feel dated, but any changes will ruin what fans loved. And if it's being made by different people, well, that really won't work. Somehow, developers Eidos Montreal and Nixxes Software didn't succumb to its doomed fate: Deus Ex: Human Revolution recaptures much of the essence of the original, while updating it for modern audiences.
Square Enix CEO Yoichi Wada has reportedly said that Deus Ex has become a core intellectual property (IP) for the company, promising the franchise will continue.
Wada reportedly made the comments during a financial briefing earlier today, where he outlined the company is aiming to establish "ten IPs" that are capable of making "a continuous profit contribution" to the company.
Read more: Two to three new IPs announced in next few years »
Deus Ex: Human Revolution producer David Anfossi has admitted that the boss sequences in the Eidos Montreal-developed title were a misstep, noting: "We knew that would be a weakness for the game."
Eidos Montreal outsourced the boss battles to crowd AI specialist Grip Entertainment; however, Anfossi says blame for the issues surrounding sequences should be put on Eidos Montreal alone.
Arranging "close to 200 pieces of music," Deus Ex: Human Revolution composer Michael McCann has paired down his work on the title into a 25 track soundtrack, available on November 15.
The soundtrack will be available as a digital download on iTunes and Amazon and in physical media form from Sumthing Else Music Works worldwide.
Starting today, players can finally find out what happened during the missing three day span in Deus Ex: Human Revolution. New downloadable content, dubbed 'The Missing Link,' is now available on the PC, Xbox 360, PS3, and via OnLive.
The content is priced at $15 / 1200MS points and can be accessed from the menu at any point during the game.
As promised, Deus Ex: Human Revolution's first downloadable add-on is coming later this month. Developer Eidos Montreal announced a date and price today. "The Missing Link" will be available on October 18th for $14.99, or 1200 Microsoft Points. And, although a Mac version of the game is coming soon, the DLC will not be ready for that platform until a later date.
If you want to spoil yourself a bit, make sure you read our preview. If you want even more spoilery goodness, check out a video walkthrough:
There's an estimated five hours of new Deus Ex: Human Revolution content coming this month in the downloadable content 'The Missing Link,' though if publisher Square Enix keeps releasing five-minute chunks in trailers there may not be too many surprises left. Still, if you love sneak-peaks, here's another narrated gameplay walkthrough for the DLC.
The true measure of any video game is, of course, the number of weapons it has, but sadly some of Deus Ex: Human Revolution's were tied up in retailer-exclusive pre-order bonuses. Not so anymore, as they're now being sold separately as downloadable content. By my calculations, the game just got 18.2% better.
As mentioned in our preview that launched earlier today, developer Eidos Montreal is putting the finishing touches on the upcoming Deus Ex: Human Revolution downloadable content 'The Missing Link.' Scheduled to launch sometime in October, the DLC will take place during a three-day span missing from the life of protagonist Adam Jensen during the main campaign of the game.
Edios Montreal game designer Antoine Thisdale visited the Shacknews office to discuss some of the changes made for 'The Missing Link,' the corporate culture at the Montreal studio, and more.
Watch: Video interview with Deus Ex designer Antoine Thisdale »
Late in Deus Ex: Human Revolution, protagonist Adam Jensen goes dark, leaving the player to wonder what happened to the gritty-voiced hero. Eidos Montreal's upcoming DLC for the game, The Missing Link, looks to fill in the blanks, as it takes place during that missing fragment of Jensen's life.
According to Eidos Montreal game designer Antoine Thisdale, The Missing Link will last for up to five hours. (Of course, the content's length is based on your play style and skill level.) My preview of the content showed off about half of what the full expansion is supposed to offer.
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