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 Posted: Mon, 21st Nov 2011 18:16 Post subject: Hitman 6 (Square Enix Montreal) [cancelled] |
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| Quote: | Square Enix to expand further in Montréal
LEADING INTERACTIVE ENTERTAINMENT COMPANY CREATES 250 NEW JOBS THROUGH GROWTH AT EIDOS- MONTRÉAL STUDIO AND CREATION OF SECOND STUDIO SQUARE ENIX MONTRÉAL IN PROVINCE
MONTREAL, Nov. 21, 2011 /CNW Telbec/ - The Square Enix Group, an integrated entertainment group, has today announced plans for further expansion in Montréal with the growth of its Eidos-Montréal studio and the creation of a new second studio, Square Enix Montréal, to open in 2012.
Eidos-Montréal, a studio which was established in 2007, released its first game, DEUS EX: HUMAN REVOLUTION™; to critical acclaim (Metacritic score of 90% for PC and 89% for PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 as of November 20, 2011) earlier this year. DEUS EX: HUMAN REVOLUTION, which has to date shipped over 2 million units worldwide, firmly cemented the studio's credentials in global development and delivered on its promise to produce AAA games. Eidos-Montréal will now create an additional 100 new jobs, driving work on a third AAA project at the studio, alongside the DEUS EX® and THIEF® franchises. The studio will also expand its state-of-the-art facilities, including in-house audio recording and motion tracking studios and a mini-theatre.
Plans unveiled today also confirmed the creation of Square Enix Montréal, a new second studio for the Square Enix Group in Montréal, which will open in 2012 and create 150 jobs. Tasked with building AAA games for tomorrow's audiences, the studio will be led by Lee Singleton, currently general manager of Square Enix London Studios. Singleton brings over 20 years studio management as well as direct development experience to this role.
The first project at Square Enix Montréal will be to work on a new premium quality game in the award-winning HITMAN® franchise. This further investment will expand the vision for the HITMAN franchise and mean that two studios will now be working on future HITMAN games: IO Interactive, a Square Enix studio based in Copenhagen, creator of the HITMAN franchise is currently developing HITMAN ABSOLUTION™ and now Square Enix Montréal also.
"Montréal is a vibrant centre of game creators with industry-leading talent, and one of the most important bases of our global network of game development within the Square Enix Group," said Yoichi Wada, president and chief executive officer, SQUARE ENIX HOLDINGS CO., LTD.
"We believe in creating studios where passion for our games and gaming runs throughout and Eidos-Montréal is testament to this vision. The start up of a second studio brings a huge advantage to our business; we will nurture two separate studios with their own strengths, culture and appeal," said Phil Rogers, president and chief executive officer of Square Enix Europe. "All of this has been made possible by our fantastic partners in Invest Quebec and Montréal International and we look forward to continuing our excellent working relationship with them."
Montréal International, whose mission includes attracting foreign investment to the Greater Montréal region, assisted the company at every key project step. "We will continue to support the development of both Square Enix studios and contribute to their success and growth in Greater Montréal, particularly by helping them recruit the talent they need," noted President and CEO of Montréal International, Jacques St-Laurent.
"In just four years Eidos-Montréal has achieved great success in delivering a top-selling and highly acclaimed first game, a feat only few other development studios share," said Stéphane D'Astous, general manager, Eidos-Montréal. "We look to continue this high level of quality with future studio titles by providing our employees with a dynamic working environment, compelling projects and cutting edge resources and facilities, with the support of strong governmental partners."
"I've worked in games all of my life, it's what I know and what I love and to be able to bring that passion and experience to Square Enix Montréal is very exciting," added Lee Singleton, general manager of Square Enix Montréal. "I want to create a studio that attracts passionate people, encourages innovation and gets the best out of the studio talent by empowering teams to make a difference."
To check out the latest studio news and to see and apply for open positions, please visit: www.eidosmontreal.com and www.square-enix-montreal.com respectively. |
http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2011-11-21-another-hitman-game-announced
| Quote: | A trusted source has told Eurogamer that the new Hitman game is for next-gen platforms.
We've approached Square for confirmation and will update if it responds. |
http://www.gamasutra.com/view/news/38662/Interview_Inside_Square_Enixs_Major_Montreal_Expansion.php
| Quote: | | That doesn't mean that the series is done at IO, however. "Square Enix Montreal will work in step with IO Interactive so we can both contribute great games to the Hitman franchise in the future. We will increase the frequency of game releases, but we have no plans to migrate the franchise to Montreal in its entirety," says Singleton. (...) Three IO developers are moving to Montreal to start the studio alongside Singleton, who plans to recruit up to 150 people. |
Shame it's not Eidos Montreal  but as mentioned above EM are expanding in size to make a new AAA title (alongside Thief 4) that as has been said a year ago or so it's a new IP.
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tonizito
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| Posted: Mon, 21st Nov 2011 18:19 Post subject: |
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| consolitis wrote: | | Shame it's not Eidos Montreal |
Fuck Hitman!
I want more Deus EX Eidos Montreal, get cracking! 
| boundle (thoughts on cracking AITD) wrote: | | i guess thouth if without a legit key the installation was rolling back we are all fucking then |
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| Posted: Mon, 21st Nov 2011 18:21 Post subject: |
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| Posted: Mon, 21st Nov 2011 18:21 Post subject: |
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Logo
TWIN PEAKS is "something of a miracle."
"...like nothing else on television."
"a phenomenon."
"A tangled tale of sex, violence, power, junk food..."
"Like Nothing On Earth"
~ WHAT THEY'RE TRYING TO SAY CAN ONLY BE SEEN ~
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CHTUOgYNRzY
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ixigia
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| Posted: Mon, 21st Nov 2011 18:26 Post subject: |
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There's still hope for a decent Hitman game 
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Hierofan
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| Posted: Mon, 21st Nov 2011 18:44 Post subject: |
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sounds like damage control to me
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zmed
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garus
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| Posted: Mon, 21st Nov 2011 21:07 Post subject: |
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| Hierofan wrote: | | sounds like damage control to me |
if damage control is starting up a brand new studio to make us a game, then that's some mighty impressive damage control
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Saner
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| Posted: Tue, 27th Nov 2012 15:25 Post subject: |
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urgh
fuck you square enix, go back to square only and finally make a decent new final fantasy game.
| ragnarus wrote: |
I saw things like that in here and in other "woman problems" topics so...... Am I the only one that thinks some authorities needs to be alerted about Saner and him possibly being a rapist and/or kidnapper ? |
Saner is not being serious. Unless its the subject of Santa!
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Ph3nom3n
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| Posted: Wed, 28th Nov 2012 00:29 Post subject: |
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fast...too fast for hitman it is a slow game.
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| Posted: Wed, 28th Nov 2012 02:07 Post subject: |
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So they're taking a page from Activision's book and releasing a new Hitman game every year?
What's next, a tacked on multiplayer mode?
"I think Call of Duty resonates because it's believable and relatable," Sledgehammer Games cofounder Michael Condrey says.
Believable and relatable...Yep, sounds like Call of Duty
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| Posted: Wed, 28th Nov 2012 05:31 Post subject: |
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I tnink they really killed Mr. 47 in the end of Blood Money. That funeral was the end of his story.
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| SubV wrote: | | I tnink they really killed Mr. 47 in the end of Blood Money. That funeral was the end of his story. |
It seems you never really finished the game!
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| Posted: Wed, 28th Nov 2012 08:12 Post subject: |
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ugh
people have been brainwashed by linear games not to question what the game is telling them
there's so many people who just accepted that the game ended
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Werelds
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| Posted: Wed, 28th Nov 2012 11:31 Post subject: |
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| ace2kx wrote: | | yay its hitmen |
Well done, sir 
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| Posted: Wed, 28th Nov 2012 11:36 Post subject: |
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| EyePatchLives wrote: | So they're taking a page from Activision's book and releasing a new Hitman game every year?
What's next, a tacked on multiplayer mode? |
Not necessarily every year, just shorter than how long it took them to make Absolution.
2 year dev cycle was the norm for the series anyway. Hitman 1: 2000, 2: 2002, 3: 2004, 4: 2006, 5: 2012
TWIN PEAKS is "something of a miracle."
"...like nothing else on television."
"a phenomenon."
"A tangled tale of sex, violence, power, junk food..."
"Like Nothing On Earth"
~ WHAT THEY'RE TRYING TO SAY CAN ONLY BE SEEN ~
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CHTUOgYNRzY |
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| Posted: Wed, 28th Nov 2012 12:16 Post subject: |
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It's the same cycle since two devs studios are working on it. It's not like the original games took a decade each to be developed.
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| Posted: Wed, 28th Nov 2012 12:22 Post subject: |
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And Hitman 7 might actually take longer.
Rumor has it IO is not doing the next Hitman because they want to make a TPS co-op game (think Kane & Lynch 3, but not named like that because the franchise died with K&L2). Who knows when they'll be available again.
TWIN PEAKS is "something of a miracle."
"...like nothing else on television."
"a phenomenon."
"A tangled tale of sex, violence, power, junk food..."
"Like Nothing On Earth"
~ WHAT THEY'RE TRYING TO SAY CAN ONLY BE SEEN ~
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CHTUOgYNRzY
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ixigia
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| Posted: Wed, 28th Nov 2012 17:23 Post subject: |
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These are incredibly cyberpunk  (which is always good, just not very Hitman-ish). It's kinda weird though, a Hitman world without Agent 47 doesn't make much sense 
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| madness wrote: | Yay mobile Hitman, I always dreamed of this  |
I never asked for this
TWIN PEAKS is "something of a miracle."
"...like nothing else on television."
"a phenomenon."
"A tangled tale of sex, violence, power, junk food..."
"Like Nothing On Earth"
~ WHAT THEY'RE TRYING TO SAY CAN ONLY BE SEEN ~
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CHTUOgYNRzY |
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| Posted: Mon, 6th Jan 2014 12:58 Post subject: |
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wait for 22 hrs to switch disguise, or pay 5 bucks to do it instantly.
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