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Deus Ex: Human Revolution video documents different play styles
You could shoot guys in Deus Ex: Human Revolution, we guess. Or you could punch dudes to death with Adam Jensen's metal arms. This video walkthrough shows how you can play the game multiple ways but, honestly, what good are metal arms if you're not punching dudes dead with 'em? Kinda takes the choice out of the equation, if you ask us.
Square Enix planning new Canadian studio for 2012
Square Enix is reportedly negotiating with several Canadian provincial governments to open a second studio in the country. Squeenix already has Eidos Montreal (Deus Ex: Human Revolution), which it acquired in the buyout of the publisher in 2009. According to La Presse, the new studio would employ "at least" 100 people, with Vancouver, Toronto and Montreal up for potential locations. Square is expected to determine the location of the second studio by the end of May, with offices opening in 2012 to develop games for "the new consoles from Microsoft, Sony and Nintendo," which will require more attention and staff, according to Eidos Montreal Director Stéphane D'Astous. And the "Canadian shift" marches ever onward.
Deus Ex: Human Revolution ignites August 23 [Update 2: Square Enix confirms!]
Deus Ex: Human Revolution has yet to receive its latest official release date from Square Enix, but it appears retailers around the globe are doing it for the publisher. Major video game shops in North America, Australia and the UK have updated today to show August 23, 25, and 26 launch dates, respectively. Eurogamer contacted GAME and was told the August listing is the "confirmed UK release date." We are currently following up with Square Enix and GameStop for official confirmation. Update: GameStop confirms US date, as does Sony. Update 2: Square Enix has confirmed the August 23 launch date. Better start saving up for those shiny metal arms you've had your eye on!
Deus Ex: Human Revolution preview: Humane decisions
When Deus Ex: Human Revolution launches, two things are going to happen: 1) People are going to inevitably compare it to Mass Effect 2 and 2) Fans of the original game are going to find a prequel that carefully and methodically takes its cues from Warren Spector's masterpiece. I know it's not actually out and I didn't get to toy around with the final product, but my near three hours playing through the beginning of the game and its first major mission were incredibly telling of what Eidos Montreal is trying to accomplish here. This is going to be a special game. %Gallery-115455%
Deus Ex: Human Revolution trailer details Adam Jensen's past
He may have a name like a dentist, but Adam Jensen is actually the star of the forthcoming Deus Ex: Human Revolution (and totally not a dentist). The game's latest trailer takes us on a walk through Jensen's recent past, and in doing so shows off a short clip of its gorgeous gameplay. Publisher Square Enix also sent over a handful of screens, which we've dropped into a gallery below. Find out more about Jensen's motivations beyond the break.%Gallery-115670%
Deus Ex: Human Revolution pushed out of Q1 2011
Square Enix has decided to delay the release of Deus Ex: Human Revolution, the ambitious cyberpunk shooter in development at Eidos Montréal. Originally scheduled for the first quarter of 2011, the Deus Ex launch has been pushed into the Japanese publisher's next fiscal year, which runs from April 1, 2011 through March 31, 2012. According to a corporate announcement, the delay will allow Eidos more time to "further polish" the project. The demand for greater quality isn't unprompted, as the news came alongside a revision to the company's consolidated results forecast for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2011. Forecast net sales were lowered from 160 billion yen to 130 billion, and operating income is expected to drop from 20 billion yen to 8 billion. Square Enix blamed weak sales performance from console games and "harsh market feedback" regarding a key title. The title in question may be the lambasted MMO Final Fantasy XIV, which triggered a dramatic reorganization in development staff and an indefinite delay for the PlayStation 3 version.
Deus Ex: Human Revolution trailer is five minutes of 'wow'
The latest trailer for Deus Ex: Human Revolution may be five minutes of pure cinematic CGI, but we'll take something like this over that worthless Batman: Arkham City trailer anytime. It may not be in-game footage, but it is gorgeous.
Deus Ex: Human Revolution's viral 'Sarif Industries' website discovered
What is an upcoming video game without a viral marketing website? Nothing, that's what. Enter the website for Sarif Industries, which appears to be nothing more than your average site for a cybernetic implant manufacturer (you know the type). After a few minutes of fooling around with the site, however, a hacking minigame begins, tasking users with avoiding security measures and retrieving data files. The reward: Images and information about the cybernetic augmentations available in Deus Ex: Human Revolution. As marketing sites go, it's pretty nifty. If you're in the market for some new robotic limbs, check it out.
Deus Ex: Human Revolution 'Augmented Edition' and pre-order packs revealed
Square Enix has announced pre-order bonuses and an "Augmented Edition" for Deus Ex: Human Revolution. The Augmented Edition is "augmented" with a 40-page artbook; a bonus DVD with trailers, trailer storyboards, a making-of featurette, and the soundtrack; a motion comic; and, of course, a fancy box to hold it all. It will be released at a $69.99 price point for Xbox 360 and PS3, and $59.99 for PC. The two pre-order bonus packs each contain a selection of new in-game weapons, all with impressive-sounding names. The GameStop-exclusive "Explosive Mission Pack" comes with a mission featuring "a special cameo appearance of original Deus Ex character," along with the Linebacker G-87 Grenade Launcher and the M-28 Utility Remote-Detonated Explosive Device (yes, "UR-DED"), while the "Tactical Enhancement Pack" offered at unspecified "participating retailers" includes the Longsword Whisperhead Suppressed Extreme Range Sniper Rifle and the Huntsman Silverback Double-Barrel Shotgun. Both include "extra credits for augmentations and upgrades."%Gallery-108516%%Gallery-108517%
New Deus Ex: Human Revolution trailer shows the tools of the trade
Man, the genetically altered protagonist of Deus Ex: Human Revolution has it easy, doesn't he? Sure, he has to perform some tricky tasks, but considering the depth of his nanotechnological utility belt -- as shown by the new gameplay trailer -- we doubt he ever runs into any unsolvable problems.
Deus Ex: Human Revolution preview: talking up the possibilities
I have an admission to make: I have never played a Deus Ex game. But I wish I had, after experiencing a brief encounter with Deus Ex: Human Revolution. The first game promised a game world centered around the consequence of your actions -- and a decade later, the concept is still fascinating. To showcase the versatility of the game world, I got to see one level, played three different ways. Set in a futuristic Detroit, you'll assume the role of Adam Jensen. There's a chip you must recover, but it's hidden in a corpse locked away in the police station's morgue. How are you going to retrieve the data? Shooting your way in is the last resort, you're told over a communication device. Considering the number of (innocent) police officers stationed there, that's wise advice. You can walk into the front door, but only if you have the right conversational skills. A former partner of Jensen's is the receptionist, demoted for something related to your past. Somehow, you'll have to gain his favor by choosing the appropriate dialogue commands. When given a choice in the conversation, you'll see big key words appear on the screen, not unlike in Mass Effect. A quick glance should give you an idea of the end result, but Human Revolution goes a step further by providing your full response at the bottom of the screen. That way, there's no confusion over what your character will say when selecting an option.%Gallery-95677%
Deus Ex: Human Revolution TGS trailer is hard to understand, easy on the eyes [update: now in English!]
We've got a new Deus Ex: Human Revolution trailer fresh from TGS, but we can't understand much of what these people are talking about. Thankfully, the language of kicking ass and looking good while doing it is universal. [Update: Now in English!]
Deus Ex: Human Revolution footage is more than meets the eye
Boy, the future sure looks violent. And it looks like everything in the future can transform into something else. At least, that's the impression left by this Deus Ex: Human Revolution gameplay trailer. That's right, it's finally time to see what the actual game looks like. Fans of the previous pre-rendered trailer will be happy to hear that, yes, you can punch through a wall and snap a dude's neck.
New Deus Ex: Human Revolution screens look great, very gold
Hey -- new Deus Ex: Human Revolution screenshots! Don't look yet, though. Let's guess what's in them based on what the Art Director said about the game at E3. Lots of black and gold! Heavy Blade Runner influence! Someone is probably wearing sunglasses! And robots! (Or at least a robot-style arm) Look at that, we were exactly right. Not that these look bad -- mind you. Aside from this concept piece, they're all in-engine and they all look very impressive (and that's a nice security camera interface, too). But when Jonathan Jacques-Belletête said he wanted the game to have a distinct style, he wasn't kidding around.%Gallery-98936%
Deus Ex: The Icarus Effect flies onto bookshelves in 2011
Del Rey Books announced today it will publish Deus Ex: The Icarus Effect, a novel set in the universe of the upcoming video game Deus Ex: Human Revolution. The Icarus Effect currently has a launch date of "2011" for North America and Europe, which is roughly the same window the video game is launching under. The book will be written by James Swallow, who has penned several sci-fi books, including those set in the Warhammer 40K and Stargate 'verses. More information on the novel will be provided on the official Deus Ex: Human Revolution site as it self-upgrades to become an A.I. that'll kill us all ... but not before sharing details on the book first. %Gallery-96232%
Preview: Deus Ex: Human Revolution
We're still a good long way away from the release of Deus Ex: Human Revolution, so keep in mind that it's hard to say if what I saw inside Square-Enix is truly representative of what we'll get when the game finally releases. But the small sliver of combat and social puzzle solving I saw looked extremely promising for series stalwarts and newcomers alike. %Gallery-95677%
Video Interview: Eidos Montreal producers talk Deus Ex: Human Revolution
Eidos Montreal producer and lead game designer David Anfossi and Jean-François Dugas may have difficult-to-pronounce names (see the beginning of our video) but they've got an even more difficult job, convincing gamers that the Deus Ex franchise can work without designer Warren Spector. The duo chatted with us about that challenge, plus how Deus Ex: Human Revolution differentiates itself, in the video interview you'll find just after the break.
God is in the new Deus Ex: Human Revolution trailer
digg_url = 'http://www.joystiq.com/2010/06/04/deus-ex-human-revolution-trailer/'; Let's not spoil anything. Instead, let's just say that Square Enix's CGI work for Deus Ex: Human Revolution is really paying off. You should watch the trailer above right now. And then watch it again. Now that you've done that, we've got some actual news: It looks like Deus Ex: Human Revolution has been confirmed for Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 and PC. The game will be released in 2011, and is now available for pre-order from the usual suspects.
Exploring a 'Cyber Renaissance' in Deus Ex: Human Revolution
When Art Director Jonathan Jacques-Belletête sat down to design the overarching look of Deus Ex: Human Revolution, he had two big criteria for his designs to meet. First, he wanted to choose "illustration over simulation" -- rather than creating something exactly real, he wanted to make a game that had a definite style. And second, he adhered to the theory that "design distinction creates desire" -- if a game (he used Bioshock and Team Fortress 2 as examples) has a distinct art style, it will already start to stand out in players' imaginations. And so, from all of the various genres and settings for the third Deus Ex game, Belletête and the team landed on the phrase "Cyber Renaissance" to describe the look they chose. In a pre-E3 presentation this week, Belletête talked about "Cyber Renaissance," and how it defined the art and architecture of Square Enix's Deus Ex title.
Deus Ex: Human Revolution trailer makes the rounds
And just like that, hours after its debut at the Game Developers Choice Awards, we've got the Deus Ex: Human Revolution trailer for you to enjoy after the break. There's not a lot to see so, instead, let's talk about what we hear. Is that Christian Bale or just a Batman soundalike?
