'Fable' Scheduled For 2025, Adds Eidos Montreal As Co-Developer - Trailer
by Rainier on June 9, 2024 @ 6:38 p.m. PDT | Filed under News
Fable is an upcoming open-world Action/RPG and new beginning for the legendary and much-loved franchise.
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Embracer Group Cancels New 'Deus Ex' Resulting In 97 Jobs Losses At Developer Eidos Montreal
by Rainier on Jan. 29, 2024 @ 11:25 a.m. PST | Filed under News
Embracer Group reportedly canceled a new Deus Ex game in development at Eidos Montreal, leading to 97 jobs cut at the Canadian development studio.
Embracer Group Completes Acquisition Of Crystal Dynamics, Eidos-Montréal, Square Enix Montréal And IPs
by Rainier on Aug. 26, 2022 @ 9:05 a.m. PDT | Filed under News
Earlier this year Embracer Group entered into an agreement to acquire the development studios Crystal Dynamics, Eidos-Montréal, Square Enix Montréal, and a catalog of IPs including Tomb Raider, Deus Ex, Thief, Legacy of Kain and more than 50 back-catalog games.
'Saturnalia' Is A Kaleidoscopic Survival Horror Game, Shows Off Gameplay - Screens & Trailer
by Rainier on Aug. 4, 2022 @ 7:00 a.m. PDT | Filed under News
Saturnalia is a single-player horror-roguelite set in the Italian region of Sardinia, circa 1989.
Embracer Group Acquiring Eidos, Crystal Dynamics And Square Enix Montréal For $300 Million
by Rainier on May 2, 2022 @ 12:00 a.m. PDT | Filed under News
Embracer Group has entered into an agreement to acquire Crystal Dynamics, Eidos-Montréal, Square Enix Montréal, and a catalogue of IPs including Tomb Raider, Deus Ex, Thief, Legacy of Kain and more than 50 back-catalogue games from Square Enix.
Eidos-Montréal Collaborates With ADIDAS For 'Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy' Inspired Footwear Collection
by Rainier on Dec. 16, 2021 @ 2:43 p.m. PST | Filed under News
Play as Star-Lord with the unpredictable Guardians at your side. Blast your way from one explosive situation to another in a struggle for the fate of the universe.
Novaquark Opens New Studio In Montreal; Headed By Former Eidos-Montreal Exec
by Rainier on Feb. 12, 2019 @ 8:34 a.m. PST | Filed under News
Dual Universe developer Novaquark announces the creation of a new office in Montreal, Canada, as well as the hiring of founder and former head of Eidos-Montreal, Stéphane D’Astous, as General Manager.
Square Enix Offering Eidos IPs To Indie Developers
by Rainier on Feb. 17, 2015 @ 3:14 p.m. PST | Filed under News
Square Enix are offering the first three Eidos IPs for independent developers to pitch on in the shape of Gex, Fear Effect and Anachronox.
Eidos Montreal Developing Dawn Engine For Future 'Deus Ex' Titles
by Rainier on Dec. 4, 2014 @ 9:47 p.m. PST | Filed under News
Eidos-Montréal, known for Deus Ex: Human Revolution and THIEF, unveiled the Dawn Engine, their new state of the art game engine that will be the cornerstone to the development of the Deus Ex Universe projects at the studio.
Eidos Anthology Bundle Gets You 34 Games For Dirt Cheap
by Rainier on Sept. 25, 2014 @ 3:11 p.m. PDT | Filed under News
Square Enix is offering gamers up to 80% off the Eidos Anthology bundle, letting you buy 34 games + DLCs for
'Deus Ex: Human Revolution' (ALL) - A Day At Eidos Montreal - Update #5
by Adam Pavlacka on Aug. 11, 2011 @ 1:00 p.m. PDT | Filed under Previews
In Deus Ex: Human Revolution you play Adam Jensen, a security specialist, handpicked to oversee the defense of one of America's most experimental biotechnology firms. But when a black ops team breaks in and kills the scientists you were hired to protect, everything you thought you knew about your job changes.
Stainless Games Recruits Former Eidos Exec
by Rainier on March 5, 2010 @ 6:20 a.m. PST | Filed under News
Following on from the signing of a new deal between the UK’s download console experts Stainless Games and Wizards of the Coast, and the announcement of further line extensions for Duels of the Planeswalkers, Stainless is continuing to bolster its senior management team with the appointment of ex-Eidos Development Director, Darren Barnett.
Eidos Fully Assimilated, Now Called Square Enix
by Rainier on Nov. 11, 2009 @ 12:00 a.m. PST | Filed under News
Square Enix and Eidos Interactive announced that the reorganization of the two companies' operations has been completed. The combined business in the UK will operate under the name of Square Enix Ltd. and is part of the Square Enix Europe business unit.
'Hitman 5' Still At IO Interactive, Claims Eidos
by Rainier on Aug. 17, 2009 @ 12:01 a.m. PDT | Filed under News
While a fifth installment in the Hitman franchise is not really much of a surprise, Eidos has yet to officially announce its existence. With last year's movie having done quite well and rumors of a second one in the planning stages, CEO Ian Livingstone revealed a few months ago that IO Interactive would be in charge of Hitman 5. Last week, actor Mark Sloan's resume stated that he did Hitman mo-cap at UK-based Rocksteady Studios for Hitman 5, but a new statement from Eidos' Livingstone says that the Batman developer is not working on the game, and as far as he knows, IO is still on the job.
Square Enix/Eidos' GamesCom 2009 Lineup
by Rainier on July 28, 2009 @ 5:38 a.m. PDT | Filed under Gamescom - Gamescom 2009
Square Enix Europe and Eidos announced its line-up of combined titles which will be on show at GamesCom 2009 (August 19th – 23rd), such as Supreme Commander 2, Order of War, FF XIII, Mini Ninjas, Batman, and many more...
Eidos' E3 2009 Lineup, Dates 'Batman:Arkham Asylum'
by Rainier on May 29, 2009 @ 10:41 a.m. PDT | Filed under News
Eidos has revealed its lineup of titles that it will have on display at the 2009 E3 Expo taking place at the Los Angeles Convention Center on June 2 - 4, 2009, such as Batman: Arkham Asylum, Just Cause 2, Mini Ninjas and others...
Eidos Working on 'Hitman 5' and 'Kane & Lynch 2'
by Rainier on May 11, 2009 @ 11:30 a.m. PDT | Filed under News
It seems that Eidos means business these days, as not only is it working on high-profile titles like Deus Ex 3, Batman: Arkham Asylum, Just Cause 2 and the just-announced Thief 4, but CEO Ian Livingstone revealed in a recent interview that it is also planning on releasing a new installment in the popular Hitman series (developed by IO Interactive as usual) and, oddly enough, a sequel to the not-so-well-received Kane & Lynch.
Square Enix Acquisition Will Not Change Eidos Brand
by Rainier on April 27, 2009 @ 2:55 a.m. PDT | Filed under News
Eidos will remain as an independent operation, following the completion of the £84 million acquisition by Square Enix last week.
Court Approves Square Enix Acquisition of Eidos
by Rainier on April 21, 2009 @ 7:31 p.m. PDT | Filed under News
On Feb. 12, 2009, the boards of Eidos and Square Enix reached an agreement on acquisition terms, and on March 27, 2009, 85% of Eidos shareholders gave their approval. Earlier today, a UK Court sanctioned the acquisition, followed by suspension of the Eidos shares on the London Stock Exchange. By tomorrow, Eidos will officially be part of Square Enix.
Square Enix and Eidos Merger Approved by Shareholders
by Rainier on March 27, 2009 @ 7:32 a.m. PDT | Filed under News
Earlier this month, Square Enix and Eidos agreed to buyout terms, although approval was required by the shareholders, who were to vote at a meeting that was held earlier today. Today, Eidos and Square Enix announced that the merger was approved by the required majority of shareholders. On April 21-22, Eidos and Square Enix will implement various principal events to prepare for the merger to be official on May 6, pending court approval.
Eidos And Square Enix Set Terms for Buyout
by Rainier on March 4, 2009 @ 10:17 a.m. PST | Filed under News
Last month, we reported that Square Enix was making a move to acquire Eidos, with the backing of Eidos' board. Both companies have agreed to the buyout terms, pending approval of the shareholders, which will be put to a vote at a meeting in late March. If all goes well, and the court approves the dates, Eidos shares will be suspended on Apr. 21, with the settlement to be reached on May 6.
Warner Bros. Supporting Square Enix Offer for SCi/Eidos
by Rainier on Feb. 16, 2009 @ 8:36 a.m. PST | Filed under News
Last week we reported that Square Enix and Eidos had reached a preliminary agreement for the Japanese developer/publisher to acquire Eidos. The question was how Warner Bros., which already owns 20% of Eidos, would react. As it turns out WBIE is not going to counter offer, but has instead issued a statement saying it is "supportive," and will vote in favor of the takeover.
Square Enix Makes Offer for SCi/Eidos, Preliminary Acceptance
by Rainier on Feb. 12, 2009 @ 3:49 a.m. PST | Filed under News
The Square Enix Directors and the Eidos Directors announced that they have reached agreement on the terms of a recommended Offer under which Square Enix will acquire the entire issued and to be issued ordinary share capital of Eidos.
Eidos Shuts Down Rockpool Games Studio
by Rainier on Jan. 23, 2009 @ 5:52 a.m. PST | Filed under News
Acquired by Eidos in 2007, in order to boost its casual mobile gaming market share, Rockpool Games employees have been made redundant and the Manchester development studio has been shut down according to Bill Harbison, a former employee. Eidos has now confirmed the closure blaming the "incredibly challenging and competitive times" so it can keep its costs under control. Earlier this year Eidos had already laid off a number of Crystal Dynamics (Tomb Raider) employees, and last year shut down Pivotal.
'Tomb Raider: Underworld' (ALL) Sales Disappoint, Eidos Shares Plummet
by Rainier on Jan. 9, 2009 @ 6:41 a.m. PST | Filed under News
Tomb Raider: Underworld is an epic adventure game that delivers exploration-based gameplay giving players a new level of challenge and choice as they solve mysteries from exotic locations around the world. Tomb Raider: Underworld has so far sold 1.5 million copies, below Eidos' internal forecasts, primarily due to a slow start in North America. As a result Eidos has revised its revenue downward, which in turn made its stock values drop 25%.