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The first set of paid downloadable content has arrived today for Deus Ex: Human Revolution in the form of ’Missing Link,’ a new, separate adventure for Adam Jensen that will see our augmented hero stripped of his powers and forced to survive in an all-new (hostile) environment with brand new characters who will eke out information on a new conspiracy.
‘New’ is the key word here.
The weekend always catches us by surprise here at El33tonline, but somehow we’re always prepared for it with stacks of games and activities planned.
Of course, the Rugby World Cup is still on-going which means a good portion of time sat in front of the telly watching people crash into one another at top speed (with expected consequences), but we won’t only just be watching colours move on a screen, we’ll also be directing them in a few videogames.
What are select members of El33tonline busying themselves with in front of the TV this weekend?
Sales tracking and research firm The NPD Group recently released its latest monthly report regarding the performance of the US videogame industry, this time for the month of August 2011, revealing that sales across all segments of the market (hardware, software and accessories) were down compared to August 2010, with overall sales dropping by a whopping 23% to $669.9 million in revenue.
It’s business as usual at the top of the Xbox LIVE Activity Chart this week, as Call of Duty occupies No. 1 and No. 2 and Halo: Reach and FIFA Soccer 11 follow closely behind
But.
New to the listing this week is Madden NFL 12 and Deus Ex: Human Revolution, which appear in the mix with GTA IV, Gears of War 2 and Battlefield: Bad Company 2.
We’re counting the days until the release of Battlefield 3 and Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 in October and November respectively to inject some fresh blood at the top of the chart, but until then, let’s look at some other activity on Xbox LIVE.
The teased bit of downloadable content for Deus Ex: Human Revolution has received a few extra details today with screenshots, a quick-fire trailer and a confirmed release month (October).
There’s also a description of the story events included in the DLC, but it could be a bit spoilery, so if you’re currently playing Deus Ex: Human Revolution, or you intend playing it (read Oltman’s review over here if you don’t), rather skip over the text and watch the trailer (which doesn’t contain spoilers as far as we’re aware…).
Deus Ex has always held a special place in my heart. It was the first game I played where stealth was not only a valid option, but in most places required. It is also the first first-person game where the story was of real consequence and more meaningful than just ‘shoot this guy, run here, jump there.’ Finally, it was the first game where I had a choice in what actions I took, and those affected the outcome of not only the level, but the story.
Eleven years later and the third game in the series, Deus Ex: Human Revolution, lands on my desk. It was developed by an all-new team, it’s available on consoles, and finally it’s not a sequel, but a prequel. Yes, the game had a proper sequel, and it was not half bad, but it lacked a lot of the innovative punch the original carried. So how does this third game stack up? Very well!
Continue reading El33tonline’s review of Deus Ex: Human Revolution.
Despite a whopping 46% drop in sales compared to the week previous, Deus Ex: Human Revolution has once again claimed the top spot on Chart Track’s UK Software Sales listing, ahead of the newly released Driver: San Francisco.
Ubisoft’s Driver, however, had enough success to land it in No. 2 on the chart - as 53% of the game’s sales were seen on Xbox 360, while 46% were recorded on PS3 - effectively pushing the previous sales monster Zumba Fitness down by one place to No. 3, as that title’s sales dropped by 19% from the previous week.
Sales of Rugby World Cup also fell, this time by 30%, forcing the game down to No. 4 from No. 3, while LEGO Pirates of the Caribbean (sales down 16%) stepped down one place to No. 5.
We’re only a little ways away from the official start of the weekend, and El33tonline is taking a break from all of this gaming nonsense.
Wait, no… that’s a lie. We’re still going to be playing a bunch of games, but we’ll also be stopping for a few brief moments to relax and catch up with humanity. So what are select members of El33tonline planning for the next two days?
You asked for it:
Deus Ex: Human Revolution launched around the world last week to an incredible reception by rapturous gamers, and if reports doing the rounds are to be believed, this first-person sci-fi action game is a more than worthy continuation of the classic series.
Megarom and El33tonline teamed up to give you a chance of winning a copy of Deus Ex: Human Revolution on Xbox 360, as well as a Deus Ex-themed t-shirt, and we’re pleased to be able to announce the winners today!
The undisputed ‘UK Software Chart Champion,’ Zumba Fitness, has finally had its position on Chart Track’s sales listing put into dispute with the release of Deus Ex: Human Revolution, as the latest first-person action game from Square Enix and Eidos Montreal has managed to climb to the top of the chart during its first week on sale.
Interestingly, Chart Track notes that in only two days worth of sales, Deus Ex: Human Revolution was only 26 000 units short of outdoing the lifetime sales of the latest series entry, Deus Ex: Invisible War. Massive!
Today is the day.
The day we finally get to indulge in Deus Ex: Human Revolution, and the prequel follow-up to what many consider to be the finest PC game of all time, Deus Ex.
El33tonline and Megarom are giving you a chance to win Deus Ex: Human Revolution, as well as Deus Ex-themed shirts, but you’ll need to be quick about it! The competition closes at the end of Monday, August 29th, so there’s only a limited amount of time remaining to enter.
Make your way over to El33tonline’s Deus Ex: Human Revolution Competition page, answer an easy question, and you might just net yourself the game and a shirt!
Good luck!
(PS. In case you needed it spelled out for you, Deus Ex: Human Revolution is now available worldwide, across Xbox 360, PS3 and PC - hurray!)
Deus Ex: Human Revolution releases around the world this week, and to herald the launch of this brand new, high-action, sci-fi first-person RPG from Eidos Montreal, El33tonline has once again teamed up with Megarom to give away a copy of the game on Xbox 360, as well as two Deus Ex-themed t-shirts!
Billed as an open-ended action RPG with “hybrid gameplay,” Deus Ex: Human Revolution follows the story of the cybernetically-enhanced Adam Jensen as he (and you) attempt to crack open a global conspiracy, while using his augmentations to approach challenges and obstacles in many different ways, each of which resulting in real and lasting consequences.
To stand a chance of winning the game on Xbox 360, simply head on over to El33tonline’s Deus Ex: Human Revolution Competition page and answer an easy question - simple!
Which approach will you take to entering this competition?
Square Enix and Eidos Montreal have just announced that the publisher and developer’s upcoming Deus Ex: Human Revolution has gone gold ahead of its worldwide August release, which means that the first-person action adventure game is finished and ready for mass production!
General manager of Eidos-Montreal, Stephane D’Astous enthused:
It’s been obvious from the very first teaser images and trailers that Deus Ex: Human Revolution has been injected with very strong direction, both in terms of art and visuals, as well as story and history, all of which has culminated in the creation of an incredibly believable and immersive world.
In the run up to the release of Deus Ex: Human Revolution at the end of August, Eidos Montreal game director Jean-Francois Dugas and IGN have together released a 12-minute video packed to the rafters with in-game action from the first-person adventure game, providing commentary on the different situations and paths that you’ll encounter along the way
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