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Eidos Montreal continues 3 straight years of layoffs as the Deus Ex studio fires 124 devs and 12-year studio head…Eidos Montreal, known for the Deus Ex series, has announced another round of layoffs, impacting 124 employees and marking the third consecutive year of workforce reductions. Studio head David Anfossi, who has been with the company for 12 years, is also departing. The studio cited changing project needs and the need to concentrate efforts as reasons for the cuts.
Eidos Montreal lays off 124 staff, head of studio David Anfossi departsEidos Montreal has laid off 124 employees due to changing project needs, and longtime head of studio David Anfossi has departed. The studio is implementing a transition plan for new leadership and is prioritizing support for the affected employees.
Eidos Montreal Lays Off Over 100 Employees, Studio Head LeavesEidos Montreal has laid off 124 employees, citing "changing project needs" and a need to focus efforts where the studio can be "most effective." Additionally, studio head David Anfossi is departing the company after many years. This news comes amidst a wave of layoffs impacting the broader video game industry.
Deus Ex Dev Eidos-Montreal Conducts Mass Layoffs Affecting 124 PeopleEidos-Montreal has conducted mass layoffs, resulting in 124 employees losing their jobs and studio head David Anfossi departing. The developer cited changing project needs as the reason for the cuts, which affect various disciplines. This follows recent downsizing trends in the industry, including over 1,000 job cuts at Epic Games.
Deus Ex: Human Revolution could've had a track from the original game's composer but it was rejected for not being the 'right fit,' and in hindsight he says they were rightDeus Ex composer Alexander Brandon revealed that a track he composed for Deus Ex: Human Revolution was rejected by Eidos Montreal because it wasn't considered the 'right fit.' Brandon, who also discussed not being able to score Deus Ex: The Fall, ultimately agrees with the decision in hindsight, acknowledging Michael McCann's great work on Human Revolution.
22 Of The Best Stealth Games To Sneak Around In Right NowThis article highlights 22 of the best stealth games available, showcasing a diverse range of titles that blend stealth mechanics with other genres like action, puzzle, and RPG. The list includes classics and modern titles, emphasizing games that offer unique approaches to stealth gameplay, from direct combat avoidance to intricate puzzle-solving and cooperative heists.
A Big Shift For PlayStation Could Be Bad News For One Of Its Best StudiosSony is reportedly scaling back its PC porting strategy, potentially impacting its acquisition Nixxes, a studio known for its high-quality PC ports of PlayStation titles. This shift mirrors past issues with other acquired studios like Bluepoint Games, raising concerns about Nixxes' future role within Sony's first-party development structure.
UPCOMING GAME OF MARVEL’S AVENGERSMarvel's Avengers is an upcoming action-adventure game co-developed by Crystal Dynamics and Eidos-Montréal, and published by Square Enix. The game features a cinematic story with single-player and co-operative gameplay, allowing players to assemble a team of up to four heroes online, customize abilities and costumes, and defend Earth from threats. It will include free updates with new regions and characters, and costumes can be purchased as DLC.