Deus Ex Developer Hates Consolization

What do Eido’s Jean-Francois Dugas and PC Gamers have in common? Well, both of them hate consolization! Jean-Francois Dugas, in an Interview with EDGE, has expounded on “dumbing down” features and how they plan to keep the game to it’s roots while still tweaking the gameplay and design.

But he said developer Eidos Montreal would not attempt to dumb down the much-loved RPG-shooter franchise. “At this point we don’t know exactly which platforms we’re going to be out on. The PC, we’ll be there for sure. But for us, console-isation isn’t about dumbing down features. If we’re to go console we will want to keep the complexity alive. We want the menu interface and controller to feel simple without risking any of their potential”

Batman: Arkham Asylum Coming 2009

With the humongous success of The Dark Knight, it only makes sense to capitalise on the heat and earn some extra cash by selling an associated video game. And that’s exactly what WarnerBros have done. Developer Rocksteady Studios is cooking up a “dark” Batman game that takes place in…hold your breath…An Asylum! The title will be available on consoles as well as PC (Games for Windows) and is scheduled to hit retail in 2009. More info below: Read more

Tomb Raider: Underworld Screenshots

Eidos has released two new screenshots for Tomb Raider: Underworld. Check them out below:

Age of Conan: Hyborian Adventures shipped to retails

Eidos & Funcom have announced their anticipated MMO; Age of Conan has shipped to North American & Ocenia retail stores and is available for purchase. The game will be landing Euro stores on May 23rd.

Age of Conan: Hyborian Adventures Goes Gold

After four years of development co-publishers Funcom and Eidos are proud to announce that Age of Conan: Hyborian Adventures has gone gold. One of the most highly anticipated MMO games in history is about to hit the store shelves, and the gates to the world of the mighty barbarian will soon be open to the millions of gamers around the world.

“Even though it feels like this great adventure is coming to an end, it’s really not at all. The launch is just the beginning” says Game Director/Producer Gaute Godager. “I believe we have created a game that will stand the test of time by its own accord, but we are already busy planning future features and expansions. We want to continue expanding Conan’s world for many years to come, and we have great ideas on what to do!” Read more

Age of Conan gets ready for Launch

Funcom and Eidos announce that Age of Conan pre-order programs are now fully available in all major territories, including USA, Germany, France, Spain, UK, Oceania and the Nordic countries. Conan fans and MMO gamers are already raving about the incredible pre-order items, including the War Mammoth and Killer Rhino, and today Funcom ups the ante and confirms that everyone who pre-orders may access Hyboria several days prior to the retail launch. Read more

Age of Conan: Hyborian Adventures Developer Diary # 5

Funcom and Eidos have released the latest video in a series of behind-the-scenes “Developer Diaries” for Age of Conan: Hyborian Adventures. Top designers and directors from the Age of Conan team invite gamers to learn about what went into the unique real-time combat system that drives the upcoming MMORPG, along with the latest brutal in-game graphics and footage. Players can download the new video now and see the latest and bloodiest from Age of Conan, scheduled for release on May 20th, 2008. Flash and HD versions after the break. Read more