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Arkham Asylum Behind The Scenes: Batman In A Box
Fan-favorite Batman writer Paul Dini neatly sums up Batman's plight in this behind the scenes video for Batman: Arkham Asylum. More »
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By Mike FaheyComment by dadeisvenm: I have only one feature/dlc request. Retro Pack - a some what full re-skin of the game with a uber-clean 1980's... 5 Responses | Other threads
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rumor
Next Hitman Game Due "Late 2010", Movie Sequel Will Tie In [UPDATE]
The sequel to the Hitman movie, which is still in its early stages, won't be just a sequel to a pretty crummy movie. It'll also be a marketing tie-in for the next Hitman game, which is due out next year. More » -
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Batman: Arkham Asylum Preview: A Thinker's Brawling Game
In the world of Gotham and The Joker, Batman's greatest strength isn't his fists, wealth or technology, it's his brain.
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Comment by n00b_pwner: I would call it a beat-em-up instead of a fighting game, but that's just me. Arkham Asylum looks great though. 18 Responses | Other threads
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video game movies
Second Hitman Movie Has A Writer
Love it or hate it, the movie adaptation of Eidos' Hitman series made 20th Century Fox a great deal of money, and now they've hired screenwriter Kyle Ward to make them some more. More »
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By Mike FaheyComment by BubbleF**kingBuddy: Hitman is a pretty cool guy. He could probably beat Metal Gear Solid in a fight. 57 Responses | Other threads
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square enix
Square Enix, Eidos Working On Something TOGETHER
Japanese publisher Square Enix now owns Eidos. While both will continue to operate independently, and both develop and release games independently, there's one project they'll be working on together. More »
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Comment by Dear_God: Fuck. How many games are they working on now? SE must have dozens of employees. :/ 17 Responses | Other threads
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disturbance in the workforce
Crystal Dynamics Loses Another 25 Jobs
San Francisco-based Crystal Dynamics again feels the lash of layoffs, as Eidos confirms with Kotaku that around twenty-five employees have been let go from the Tomb Raider development studio.
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By Mike FaheyComment by Masonvrocks: I'm sorry but just based on that box art that looks like a horrible, horrible game. 32 Responses | Other threads
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clips
This Is Why I Thought Just Cause 2 Was "Best In Show"
I called Just Cause 2 the best thing I saw at E3. That's a big call for a sequel to a so-so game. So, just in case you think I've gone mad, watch this. More »
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Comment by Bryagh: Looked like a generic, and especially gimmicky third person shooter to me. More evidence that Mr. Plunkett has horrible... 35 Responses | Other threads
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e3
Just Cause 2 Screenshots Jump Out Of A Helicopter, Then Explode
Fresh out of E3, Eidos have released some screenshots for their upcoming sandbox sequel Just Cause 2. That half of them feature explosions is not a coincidence. More »
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Comment by MaxDragon7 - Zombie Kotaku Outbreak!!!: Note to self: Don't leave home without grappling hook and parachute. This game is just awesome. The gameplay features implemented with... 3 Responses | Other threads
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Just Cause 2 Impressions: In Which Everything Explodes, Awesomely
I saw plenty of games this past week. Some good. Some bad. Some worse. But only one game could be the best-looking thing I saw all week. And that game was Just Cause 2.
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Comment by NightsirK has paws for typing: [i]Please[/i] also make regular shooting at least passably interesting. 16 Responses | Other threads
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Tiny Ninja Fights Flatulence
Mini Ninjas' Hiro continues to impress in these latest screens of upcoming adventure Mini Ninjas from Io Interactive. More »
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Comment by ieatchocolate: To the wii? I hope it's a port cos the graphics seem to be able to be dumbed down enough... 2 Responses | Other threads
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e3 2009
Eidos Brings A Fistful Of Action To E3
Eidos has confirmed the three major titles they'll be bringing to E3 2009, featuring three different types of agents of dark justice - small, medium, and Batman. More »
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By Mike FaheyComment by Strife Fox †: Batman, what happened to you? You look like you've been on the drink a bit too much these days. 7 Responses | Other threads
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Just Cause 2 Goes Gaga For Grappling
Just Cause 2 looks like it's more than merely Bionic Commando set in some banana republic. There's jet plane surfing! More »
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Comment by CannibalDan: I'll probably pick up a used copy after the inevitable price drop. Just not enough depth of play to... 6 Responses | Other threads
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imperial heat
What's Square Enix's Plan For Future Growth? Making You Happy
Some people say that the demand from video games has leveled off says Square Enix honcho Yoichi Wada. What to do, what to do. More »
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Comment by Archaotic: You know what would make customers happy? Faster game development and timely releases. Agreed. On both counts, agreed. Another... 48 Responses | Other threads
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Imperial Hot
Now Square Enix Will Milk Eidos Properties To Death, Too!
Square Enix are notorious for bleeding their intellectual properties dry. You like Final Fantasy? Here's 119 Final fantasy games, etc etc. And now that Square owns Eidos, things are only going to get worse. More »
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Comment by Outi: Umm... Great business move! Except for the fact that nobody gives a rat's ass about Tomb Raider or Hitman (see, that's... 17 Responses | Other threads
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Trophy Support
Tomb Raider: Underworld Unearths Trophies Next Week
PlayStation 3 owners tired of playing Tomb Raider: Underworld and getting nothing in return find relief next week, as Eidos readies a patch to add trophy support to Lara's latest. More »
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By Mike FaheyComment by excel_excel: And meanwhile those waiting for trophies for MGS4 sit...and wait... 17 Responses | Other threads
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Batman: Arkham Asylum
Meet Poison Ivy, Arkham Asylum's Newest Inmate
The Batman: Arkham Asylum is co-ed facility, housing many of the caped crusader's most legendary adversaries, including the Joker and Bane, as well as more feminine foes, like Harley Quinn and Poison Ivy. More »
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Comment by Dragooncancer: 43? Didn't remember her character being that old... Certainly doesn't look that old in this or TAS which is what I... 13 Responses | Other threads
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Comment by nworobes: The guy who played that demo seems like the most ridiculously skilled playtester I've ever seen. 8 Responses | Other threads
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eidos
When Game Announcements Go Bad: Thief 4
So, Thief 4 (we are not calling it Thi4f) has been announced! You happy? Can't see why. It's not like Eidos actually announced anything. More » -
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Thief 4: It's Official
Eidos-Montreal are in the early development stages for Thief 4, the developer confirmed this morning. More »
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Comment by Archaotic: So basically they announced they're JUST STARTING to make Thief 4? Shouldn't they have waited to announce it until... 16 Responses | Other threads
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sequels part deux
Eidos: Sequels, and Sequels to Sequels
Eidos' Ian Livingstone, recently named Wookiee Life President or Square Enix Proconsul or something, gave a kitchen-sink interview in which sequels for nearly every major Eidos IP were tipped, teased or confirmed. More »
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By Owen GoodComment by Doctor1337: Hitman: Blood Money was an amazing game, so I'm really looking forward to any news on a new Hitman game! 24 Responses | Other threads
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delay of game
Batman: Arkham Asylum Officially Delayed
The rumors from earlier today unfortunately prove to be true, as Eidos announces that Batman: Arkham Asylum will miss its original June release date. More »
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By Mike FaheyComment by Sir_Pennyworth: BATMAN BEGINS... with the delays :) 26 Responses | Other threads
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rumor
Batman: Arkham Asylum Delayed?
According to "sources close to the game", the upcoming Batman: Arkham Asylum has been pushed back from its planned June release date to sometime later in the year. More »
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Comment by umiman: I bet that the reason this is delayed is just to increase sales during the holiday season. 8 Responses | Other threads
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clips
Batman's Absolutely Brutal In Arkham Asylum
Batman shows off his ferocious fighting moves in this latest trailer for Eidos and Rocksteady's Batman: Arkham Asylum. More »
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By Mike FaheyComment by Archaotic: Looks decent; I still think UE3 has resulted in the characters looking WAY too bulky and it kills some of... 29 Responses | Other threads
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square enix
Eidos President For Life
In the wake of British game company Eidos being acquired by Japan's Square Enix, Order of the British Empire honoree Ian Livingstone has been awarded a new title. More » -
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Batman: Arkham Asylum PC Specs Revealed
Like every other big-name multiplatform game these days, Batman: Arkham Asylum will be appearing not only on console, but on PC as well. Here's what you'll need to run it. More »
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Comment by Abel: Console Requirements: Minimum: Xbox 360 or PS3Recommended: Xbox 360 or PS3 I am glad I don't have to dump money into keeping... 36 Responses | Other threads
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concept art
Video Games Are The Forefront Of Futuristic City Design
Shanghai in the year 2027 glimmers with life, setting the Huangpu river ablaze with reflections, in this image from Eidos' long-awaited game Deus Ex 3. Are video games the cutting edge of imagining future cities? [io9]
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Comment by strideo: I really like that double decker look on that first city but I bet the people who live or work... 12 Responses | Other threads
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Square Eidos
Square Enix Lets Eidos Be Eidos
Following the successful completion of its £84 million acquisition last week, Square Enix has announced that UK publisher Eidos shall remain UK publisher Eidos. More »
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By Mike FaheyComment by Tom Clancy's Samuraidino: They should have let Eidos be some other company....one that releases good games....how about letting them be Capcom instead? 11 Responses | Other threads
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business
Square Enix Admit They Take Too Damn Long To Make Games
In an admission that will no doubt mean...something to frustrated Final Fantasy fans the world over, Square Enix boss Yoichi "Imperial Hot" Wada has confessed that the company takes too long to make a game. More »
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Comment by Helba: But that level of polish is *exactly* why we are willing to wait! Don't sacrifice quality! Don't turn into EA! 28 Responses | Other threads
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Tomb Raider Lifetime Sales Show Off Lara Croft's Biggest Hits
Lara Croft's many adventures have seen numerous highs and lows—from a sales standpoint, that is. After debuting strong with 1996's Tomb Raider, the series has had some hits and misses. What was Lara's biggest miss? More »
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Comment by everygoodusernameistaken: I've played every one but Legend, and the tie for worst lies between Angel of Darkness and the abominable 'III'.... 6 Responses | Other threads
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Play As The Joker In Arkham Asylum PS3
A new advertisement appearing earlier than expected in Sony's PlayStation Home reveals the ability to play as The Joker in PlayStation 3 exclusive challenge levels for Batman: Arkham Asylum. More »
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By Mike FaheyComment by Hey_Blinkon: I HATE this exclusive bullshit. Eat my balls Sony. 72 Responses | Other threads
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Imperial Hot
How Square Enix's Eidos Take Over Changes The Landscape
Square Enix is officially taking over UK publisher Eidos. Not only will Square Enix acquire Eidos properties like Tomb Raider and Hitman. Oh no, Square Enix will get much more. More »
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Comment by Stikasasn: Just something about Square owning Tomb Raider that seems sooo wrong. 25 Responses | Other threads
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Imperial Hot
Tomorrow, Eidos Is Square Enix's
Square Enix inches closer to its take over of Tomb Raider publisher Eidos, and the takeover is expected to go into effect tomorrow morning. More »
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Comment by Mr. Tambourine Man: LARA CROFT IN FFXIII CONFIRMED! no, but really, how big is too big? 8 Responses | Other threads
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eidos
Battlestations: Pacific Ups The Cheesecake Factor
Eidos sexes up World War II quite a bit, with the inclusion of award-winning burlesque artist Miss Polly Rae as aircraft nose art in Battlestations: Pacific. More »
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By Mike FaheyComment by BubbleF**kingBuddy: Do you know why 21st century girls can't pull off 20th century sexiness? Because that just isn't considered "sexy" anymore.... 17 Responses | Other threads
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eidos
Batman: Arkham Asylum Collector's Edition Is Definitely Bat-tastic
Remember that extra pricey Batman: Arkham Asylum Collector's Edition we told you about last month? You know, the one with the Batarang? Well, here it is, old chum, in all its bat-glory. More » -
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Eidos: Batman Is "As Close To Perfect As We've Ever Come"
Eidos kicks the hype engine for Batman: Arkham Asylum into overdrive, preparing a massive marketing campaign for what they are predicting will be one of the stand-out titles of the year. More »
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By Mike FaheyComment by killah101: Let's just hope they decide not to use their influence to have reviewers/editors fire... 17 Responses | Other threads
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screens
Snowbound Mini Ninja Screens
A ninja is at home in any environment, as evidenced by these frosty screens for Eidos' Mini Ninjas for the Nintendo Wii, DS, and Xbox 360. More »
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By Mike FaheyComment by EDGE: Not that it matters but I believe the game is coming to PS3 as well (unless something has changed). 3 Responses | Other threads
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screens
Just Cause 2 Screens Fall Out Of Plane And Explode
Eidos shows off a bit of what Square Enix is about to own with a gallery's worth of explosive new screenshots for Just Cause 2. More »
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By Mike FaheyComment by killah101: Just Cause 2: Better graphics, same gameplay 5 Responses | Other threads
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takeover
Square Enix Eidos Takeover Is Go
Tomb Raider publisher Eidos will officially become part of Square Enix in May, as shareholders cast an overwhelming majority of votes in favor of the propsed takeover. More »
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By Mike FaheyComment by xxXX_Insanities_Birth_XXxx: Why are these 2 merging again? I see no point except to force eidos to publish games in the west... 20 Responses | Other threads
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Batman: Arkham Asylum Collectors Edition Has A Batarang, Bruce Wayne Budget Price
The upcoming release of Eidos and Rocksteady's Batman: Arkham Asylum is getting the collector's edition treatment. The bad news? It's a cool $100, forty dollars more than the standard edition. The good news? Batarangs!! More »
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Comment by UltimatePancakeSensation: Just wait until someone gets killed by one of these and the media explodes... 13 Responses | Other threads
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Batman: Arkham Asylum Gameplay Trailer Is Mighty Stealthy
Eidos and Rocksteady's Batman: Arkham Asylum game looks good. Possibly good enough to help me overcome my crippling fear of stealth gameplay and unique phobia of millionaire playboys in tights. More »
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Comment by Clave: Ya know, when i heard about this game, i didn't even raised an eyebrow Now, i can't bring my chin up... 6 Responses | Other threads
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