Embracer Group, Lara Croft’s new corporate overlord, sees “great potential” in Tomb Raider, including sequels, remakes, remasters, and even “transmedia projects.” Earlier this month, Embracer acquired Tomb Raider developer Crystal Dynamics and all corresponding IP from Square Enix in a deal worth a massive $300 million. This week, the company …
Read More »Deus Ex: Mankind Divided – How much fun can you have while ignoring your main objective?
I recently had a chance to play a chunk of Deus Ex: Mankind Divided (opens in new tab). A big chunk. Let loose on the game’s first real act – set in the new Eastern European area, which we’d previously only seen in hands-off demos – I had four hours …
Read More »Will old and new Deus Ex ever meet up? I think we could totally connect
We’re getting more than a little excited for the latest entry in the Deus Ex franchise, Deus Ex: Mankind Divided (not least because its narrative choices will shape the story around you and because it’s shaping up to be a better shooter than most actual shooters), but we still can’t …
Read More »The one issue Deus Ex wont touch? Religion
The Deus Ex games have never been afraid to tackle sensitive or taboo subjects, so it seems fitting the latest instalment, Deus Ex: Mankind Divided, will take on the Apartheid-esque theme of social segregation. And while Eidos Montreal is pushing the boat out even further with a narrative that will …
Read More »Deus Ex reboot nearly ruined its first big decision
So it turns out that developing a game that gives people choice and lets them leave an impact on the game world isn’t easy. What a turn up for the books. Speaking to GamesMaster (opens in new tab) magazine for its new cover feature on Deus Ex Mankind Divided (opens …
Read More »The End(s): Does Deus Exs changed ending really matter?
Small sections of the internet were set ablaze this week amidst reports that Deus Ex: Mankind Divided (opens in new tab) would not allow for save game transfers, all but invalidating the wider consequences of players’ actions in the last game – not least when it comes to Human Revolution’s …
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