The latest round of layoffs have impacted 27 people at Eidos Montreal, the development studio behind Thief and Deus Ex: Human Revolution. Square Enix confirmed the unfortunate news today with RPS.
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Layoffs Hit Thief Developer Eidos Montreal
It is perhaps not that uncommon after a major title is shipped to see some additional help let go. Extra hands are brought on during development that are suddenly no longer needed once the game is released. It may be a common occurrence but it is no less sad to hear.
The latest round of layoffs have impacted 27 people at Eidos Montreal, the development studio behind Thief and Deus Ex: Human Revolution. Square Enix confirmed the unfortunate news today with RPS.
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Rocksteady Claims That a Single Character in Arkham Knight Has Same Polygon Count as Entire Arkham Asylum Environment
In an interview with Game Informer, Rocksteady shared some information about Batman: Arkham Knight. One of the things they shared was that a single character in Arkham Knight has the same polygon count as an "entire Arkham Asylum environment."
Lead character artist, Albert Feliu, shared some insight.
"At the beginning, we started making characters that were about three to four times the polygon count and texture sizes of Arkham city," Feliu told the magazine. "A... -
Humble Mobile Bundle 4 is Here
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Humble Mobile Bundle 4 is Here
Once again, you can pay what you want for up to six Android titles and in the process you can help out charity, the developers, or give a tip to the Humble staff.
Humble Mobile Bundle 4 features six unbeatable games for Android. Pay what you want to receive the legendary strategy game Catan, the free-running parkour-inspired chaser Vector, the stunt-filled hydro jet racing game Riptide GP2 and the apocalyptic sharp-shooter Zombie Gunship. If you pay more than the average, you'll... -
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The Business Update is Out Now for Grand Theft Auto Online
New cars, car horns, wheel smoke options, planes, weapons, and clothes are now available via The Business Update that was just released for Grand Theft Auto Online. Yes, as per usual, the latest update for GTA Online contains a lot of little things you can pick up. It also includes some new missions and a title update to the game.
Today we've also added 14 new Jobs to GTA Online, many of which are inspired by the new additions from The Business Update. There are four new Land Races... -
Hatsune Miku: Project Diva f for PlayStation Vita is Now Available
Vita owners can now get their rhythm game on as Sega's Hatsune Miku: Project Diva f is now available for download. There's even a special Cross-Buy promotion for the DLC packs if you own them already on the PlayStation 3.
SEGA of America, Inc. today announced that Hatsune Miku: Project DIVA f, the ultimate rhythm game where players can experience a concert with the virtual diva at any given moment on-the-go, is available for digital download on the PlayStation Vita handheld... -
Untold Legends DLC Released Today for Blackguards
Both the Untold Legends DLC and the 1.3 patch were released today for Blackguards. The Untold Legends DLC is the first DLC release for the game and it features a new story for you to enjoy.
Untold Legends sheds new light on the background and heritage of Takate, the former slave and arena fighter who joins the player’s party in chapter 2 of Blackguards. Players learn how Takate became a slave gladiator, and get the chance to take revenge on the slavers that caused him... -
Free Koenigsegg Agera One:1 Pack Released for Need for Speed Rivals
EA has released a new, free pack for Need for Speed Rivals. The Koenigsegg Agera One:1 may be the fastest car ever built at 1340bhp and it can be yours starting today on the Xbox One, Xbox 360, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 3, and PC platforms.
The name refers to the almost impossible and highly sought after ratio of one horsepower per kilogram. Nothing can challenge it. In short: it´s the fastest, most powerful and most agile production car ever conceived - and it's registered... -
More New Infamous: Second Son Screenshots
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A handful of additional screenshots for INFAMOUS: Second Son came out today through Gematsu. I wasn't able to re-host them all, so be sure to check out their site for the ones I couldn't upload.
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Batman: Arkham Knight Revealed for Current-gen from Rocksteady
Rocksteady is back at the controls for the finale to the Arkham series. Batman: Arkham Knight has been revealed in Game Informer's latest cover story and is slated to be available for only the Xbox One, PlayStation 4, and PC platforms.
The final game has the Scarecrow, Penguin, Two-Face, Harley Quinn, and "more" going against the Caped Crusader. Blah blah blah. The important addition here is the Batmobile! The iconic vehicle is now going to be a core element... -
PlayStation 4 Surpasses 6 Million Units Sold, Surpasses Pace Set by PlayStation 2
The PlayStation 4 has already sold through over 6 million units, according to Sony.
In the United States, more than 90% of PS4s are online, enabling gamers to connect, compete and share their greatness with friends and fellow gamers. There have now been more than 3.6 million live broadcasts, and more than 56 million spectate sessions on PS4 through Twitch and Ustream. In fact, since January 1st, PS4 gamers account for 20% of daily broadcasters on Twitch. PS4 owners are also em... -
First Ever Xbox One Twitch Broadcast to Air Tonight at 11PM ET
Xbox Live's Major Nelson and some from the Xbox crew will air the first ever live Twitch broadcast from the Xbox One later tonight. The event is slated to begin at 11PM (ET; 8PM PT).
They will be showing off the functionality of the new Twitch app that is coming to every Xbox One user next week. You can either watch the embedded stream below or head on over to Major Nelson's Twitch page once the event starts to chat up a storm. Oh, I'm sure that chat will be super civil for this. ... -
Free Call of Duty: Ghosts Multiplayer Demo Weekend on Xbox One and 360
This weekend, Activision will have a free weekend for Call of Duty: Ghosts on the Xbox 360 and Xbox One. This is, apparently, the first time such an event has taken place on the consoles. It is a fairly "common" occurrence on the PC platform however.
They are calling it a "demo" and will feature three maps (Strikezone, Warhawk, and Prison Break) across three game modes. Yes, you will still need an Xbox Live Gold subscription in order to play this demo.
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Watch Dogs Contains Black Jacks, Boobs, and Booze
The ESRB rating for Ubisoft's Watch Dogs went up the other day. It's been hit with a hard "M" for Mature rating for a variety of reasons. We're all interested to see what makes this game rated Mature, so let's see what the ESRB has to say.
This is third-person shooter/action game in which players assume the role of Aiden Pearce, a hacker trying to find an evil mastermind. Players use pistols, machine guns, assault rifles, and explosives to kill various human enemies (e.g., criminals,... -
Rumors and Fakes: Silent Hill: Otherworld, Dishonored 2, and DriveClub Release Date
Today must be the day for fakes and rumors. So far today we've had a leaked teaser trailer for Silent Hill: Otherworld pop up. Shortly after was a leaked image from the end of some Dishonored 2 reveal. The latest is a supposed release date for DriveClub Many are crying fake on the first two of these rumors, while others are still holding out hope. Neither game has been announced by their development studios or publishers yet. Yes, that means that until those happen (if at all), th... -
Yoshi 3DS XL Arrives March 14 for just $200
A special Yoshi themed 3DS XL is coming to consumers on March 14 for just $200 (USD).
This special 3DS XL will not come bundled with a copy of Yoshi's New Island. The game will be sold separately to the themed piece of hardware. If you get the game, it will run you an additional $39.99 (USD) on top of the price of the console.
Though you'd have to pay extra for Yoshi's New Island, you can still get a free copy of Pokemon X/Y if you register both your new 3DS...
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