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Read More »Square Enix banks on the future of cloud gaming with Project Flare
Technology design to enable lag-free streaming and enhanced physics and AI processing
Read More »Eidos Montreal scraps mystery third game – report
Thief and Deus Ex studio cancels project, sources suggest it could have been new IP
Read More »PC players offered cut-price Deus Ex: Human Revolution Director’s Cut upgrade
Those who already own Deus Ex: Human Revolution on PC via Steam are being offered the chance to upgrade to the new Director’s Cut Edition at a discount. Those who already own a copy of the original game on Steam can buy the Director’s Cut for just 6.99/€7.99/$9.99. Gamers who …
Read More »Final Fantasy VI heading to iOS, Android
Square Enix will release a modified version of its classic RPG Final Fantasy VI this winter for iOS and Android devices. Producer Takashi Tokita toldKotaku the game won’t be a straight port, packing sharpened 2D graphics and other improvements. "It is basically like a remake of the original VI, but …
Read More »Square Enix to launch crowdfunding initiative
Publisher offers devs a community driven vetting process before launching a campaign
Read More »United Front announces new Sleeping Dogs game Triad Wars
Sleeping Dogs co-developer United Front Games has announced Triad Wars, a new title based in the same universe as the hit open-world action adventure game. The studio officially confirmed the news yesterday, following last week’s appearance of the title’s trademark filed by publisher Square Enix. "We’re super-excited that it’s another …
Read More »Ex-Square Enix technology director joins Konami
Julien Merceron working on Fox Engine at Windsor office
Read More »Former Square Enix tech boss joins Konami’s new European office
Julien Merceron has been named as Konami’s new worldwide technical director. Merceron had served as Square Enix’s worldwide technology director since early 2010, before which he was worldwide CTO at Eidos for nearly four years. Prior to this he worked in a similar role at Ubisoft. In his new role …
Read More »Deus Ex: Universe coming to next-gen consoles and PC
A brand new game in the Deus Ex series has been announced by Eidos Montreal. Deus Ex: Universe is in development by the team that created Human Revolution and is due for release on next-gen consoles and PC. Deus Ex: Universe is more than just a new game, however. The …
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