After Embracer Group's recent acquisition of Tomb Raider and more, it's looking like "remakes, remasters, and spinoffs," are on the table.
]]>The Embracer Group has embraced a host of new studios. The holding company on purchasing spree has agreed to acquire three of Square Enix's Western studios, along with their franchises and back-catalogues. That's Tomb Raider's Crystal Dynamics, Guardians of the Galaxy (and Deus Ex) developer Eidos Montreal, and Square Enix Montreal (Hitman Go, Lara Croft Go).
]]>GOG is hosting a week long sale on Square Enix classics and all are 75% off.
]]>There is no new Thief in development.
]]>As you know, there's a Thief movie in the works, and it appears a new entry in the game franchise will be released "in step" with the film adaptation.
]]>Unless you're a fan of Someone Marry Barry.
]]>Straight Up Films has acquired the rights to bring the Thief franchise to the big-screen.
]]>In a parallel universe, this is the Thief reboot we would have gotten - Thief 4: Dagger of Ways.
]]>Microsoft has announced the free games Xbox Live Gold members will be able to pick up through the Games with Gold initiative in June.
]]>A Valentines's sale is live on the Square Enix Store, but trust us: there's nothing lovey-dovey about any of these PC titles.
]]>Sony has announced your free PlayStation Plus games for the month of February.
]]>Have $208/£160 burning a hole in your wallet? Then you might want to spend it on the Eidos Anthology which is available through Steam.
]]>There are quite a few discounts available on the US PS Store this week and the European end of the store has also added more PS4 titles to the Summer Sale. Head below for some highlights.
]]>Thief is going to be a movie. Optimistically, let's all imagine a romping medieval heist film with some vague supernatural elements and not a grimdark exploration of Garrett's feelings.
]]>Ubisoft's just posted a big sale in celebration of E3 2014 next week, and it's cut the cost of games from big publishers like Bethesda, Square Enix, Sega and more.
]]>Thief and Deus Ex: Human Revolution team member Stephane D'Astous, has explained why he quit Eidos Montreal to pursue a career outside the AAA sector.
]]>Square Enix has posted its financial report for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2014, highlighting profits of ¥6.5 billion / $65 million.
]]>Square Enix has yet to publish its financial results for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2014, but it has raised its net sale projection considerably, suggesting it's had a bumper year.
]]>Square Enix is hosting a digital sale through its online store, and various titles have been discounted to 50% off or more. Thief: Master Thief Edition on PC will run you €26.49 compared to €52.99, Tomb Raider GotY Edition is now €14.99, Final Fantasy 8 is €6.49 on PC and more. Hit up the link for more savings.
]]>Thief players have reported save file corruption issues on both PC and PlayStation 4, apparently relating to the date - which is, of course, deeply suspicious. Despite our incredulity, GameInformer reports Square Enix is taking the matter seriously, and has launched an investigation to try and sort it out.
]]>Sony has posted a Square Enix sale on the EU PS Blog, noting that from today through March 31, you can save some money on both Thief and Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition.
]]>Publisher Square Enix has confirmed that the AMD Mantle update for their stealth actioner Thief, will be released March 18.
]]>Thief developer Eidos Montreal has confirmed a number of lay-offs at the studio.
]]>Follow these steps to completing all six Client Jobs, the Thieving Challenges and solve all of the puzzles in Square Enix' new release, Thief.
]]>The final Client Job only has one Thieving Challenge but it's no walk in the park. Let us help even the odds.
]]>In this walkthrough we help you distract four Threats and return Ysabella to Vittori.
]]>In this Client Job you'll complete Aerial Takedown and No Kills or Knockouts challenges, as well as walk away with the Octopuss.
]]>Want to Steal the Automaton's Voice Box and complete all four Thieving Challenges? Read on...
]]>In this section you can complete the Remain Undetected and two Combat Takedown Thieving Challenges.
]]>Thief has launched into the top of the UK game charts, while fellow newcomer Plents vs Zombies: Garden Warfare enters at fourth.
]]>Guilt Has Black Wings, The Statuesque Lady and the Mechanical Hand are all ripe for the picking in this walkthrough.
]]>Thief has been given the comparison treatment by Digital Foundry. To see how the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One versions stack up against each other, and for information on PC comparisons, watch the video below and read the full report over on Eurogamer. Also, don't forget we're giving away a copy of the game on PS4. Try your luck at winning one here.
]]>This article first appeared on USgamer, a partner publication of VG247. Some content, such as this article, has been migrated to VG247 for posterity after USgamer's closure - but it has not been edited or further vetted by the VG247 team.
]]>Thief is out in the UK and Europe today, and we've got three PS4 copies to give away to gamers.
]]>To find many of the rare items in Thief you'll need to do a lot of exploration. If that seems like too much of a chore we've cracked them for you. Read on for techniques and the combinations to all 12 safes.
]]>We take you through every level, reveal the locations of all the collectable loot and tell you how to win both boss fights.
]]>Thief launches today in the States, and Eidos Montreal's Nick Cantin has stressed that there's already scope for a sequel.
]]>Eidos Montreal, developer of the upcoming Thief reboot, has promised an optimised PC version of the game, adding that "it's not a port."
]]>Thief reviews have begun and as always we're emerging from the shadows to knife all the scores in the back before dragging them off to our critique lair.
]]>Thief is Eidos Montreal's second attempt at rebooting a classic first-person franchise for modern sensibilities. Can Square Enix hit two for two? Brenna takes a break from burglary to nod enthusiastically.
]]>This article first appeared on USgamer, a partner publication of VG247. Some content, such as this article, has been migrated to VG247 for posterity after USgamer's closure - but it has not been edited or further vetted by the VG247 team.
]]>How to find both collectible loot items and get past the Freaks.
]]>How to find all four collectible loot items and kill all four Freaks in the Hidden City.
]]>We show you how to crack the Baron's safe and acquire the Heart of the Lion.
]]>We show you the location of all six collectibles, including the Flowers Eternal Rose Brooch.
]]>Beat the chapter, finding all collectible loot items and stealing the architect's plans.
]]>Includes all collectible loot items and how to escape the ancient ruins.
]]>We show you how to beat the chapter and find all five pieces of collectible loot.
]]>How to find all four collectible loot items and complete all Thieving challenges.
]]>A step-by-step walkthrough to unlocking The Drop trophy and achievement.
]]>Thief's launch trailer has been released by Square Enix. It's posted below. The game is out next week for PC, PlayStation 3, PS4, Xbox 360 and Xbox One on February 25 in North America and February 28 in Europe.
]]>Our cousins at Eurogamer have confirmed with Square Enix that once again a multiplatform release will run at a higher native resolution on the PS4 than on Xbox One, though the difference is slighter here than usual.
]]>Thief has a new video walkthrough available, which was posted by Eidos Montreal overnight.
]]>The Thief "Stories from The City" video series continues today with Part 3: The Thief Taker General’s Hunt.
]]>Thief has to be more playable than its precursors - but without sacrificing the unforgiving stealth simulation that is the franchise's core. The result is unforgiving and challenging, but doesn't require octopus-level dexterity.
]]>Titanfall, inFamous: Second Son and Thief could be yours for under £15 each thanks to a new trade-in deal at GameStop.
]]>If it looks like a duck, and it walks like a duck, then it's probably not Eidos Montreal's Thief reboot. VG247's Brenna Hillier is unfairly disappointed to learn Thief is not Dishonored 2.0, despite the initial visual similarities.
]]>Thief developer Eidos Montreal is bringing out its reboot in a matter of weeks so naturally the game's Xbox One achievement list has leaked ahead of time. BEWARE SPOILERS.
]]>Thief developer Eidos Montreal has showcased the reboot's game customisation options in a new video, which enables gamers to tailor their experience using many parameters. This also allows fans of the original games to ramp up the difficulty for a more 'classic' experience.
]]>From pacifist play-through to Iron Man mode, Stace Harman goes hands-on with Eidos Montreal’s upcoming stealth title and examines the myriad ways to customise your Thief experience.
]]>Thief has received a new batch of screens and art, following another wave of pre-release previews.
]]>Thief's system requirements have been released for PC by Eidos Montreal. Find out if your system is up to par below.
]]>Thief technical art director Jean-Normand Bucci has played down the reboot's rumoured development issues, suggesting the project's rough patches are par for the course in triple-A development.
]]>Thief developer Eidos Montreal has released a new 'Stories of the City' trailer, this time focusing on the Queen of Beggars. Watch it here.
]]>Thief was given a new trailer during VGX this evening after the pre-show, which is also posted below, discussed the game.
]]>Thief's art technical director Jean-Normand Bucci has stated in a new interview that the gap between PC and next-gen consoles has become "massively reduced." He's given a technical insight into the reboot's features across PC, PS4 and Xbox One. Get the skinny inside.
]]>Thief developer Eidos Montreal has ditched the reboot's controversial QTE mechanics, after a negative reaction from fans.
]]>Thief screenshots and concept art taken from a mission at the beginning of the game called Lockdown have been released by Square Enix and Eidos-Montréal. Plus, if you are curious as to how DualShock 4 features have been implemented, there's news on that as well.
]]>Though we're still months away from the Thief reboot arriving in our homes, Square Enix is getting that marketing ball rolling with a series of animated videos called Stories from The City -- "The City" being what they call where the game takes place. The first of said tales is told by Basso, who you could say is Garrett's only real bro in the world.
]]>Thief will no longer make use of an experience points system, Eidos Montreal has confirmed, after series fans made their opinion on the matter loud and clear.
]]>Broken Glass Studios has announced that its homage to Thief, The Dark Mod, is now a completely standalone stealth game, meaning you no longer need Doom 3 to play it.
]]>Thief producer Joe Khoury has predicted that "fan resistance" will be overcome once Eidos Montreal launches the game launches in February. It comes as games still hold reservations about the reboot living up to its predecessors. That, and some folk still don't like new Garrett.
]]>The last time Stace Harman visited Square Enix to see Thief he had an issue with its doors; after a more recent hands-on session he has a different axe to grind.
]]>Thief publisher Square Enix has published a new set of images and concept art showcasing the game's city hub area.
]]>Thief 4: Master Thief Edition is a digital download option on PC available for pre-order, Square Enix has announced.
]]>Those who pre-order Thief 4 will get the Bank Heist mission as a bonus. Video and details are below.
]]>Thief 4 producer producer Stephane Roy has discusses the game's AI component with the PS Blog, stating that thanks to PS4 architecture, the team could push the immersion further than with PS3.
]]>Thief star Garrett may be a cold, calculating trickster, but what happens when he finally starts caring about someone? VG247's Dave Cook talks to Eidos Montreal to find out.
]]>Square Enix has revealed its Tokyo Games Show line-up, which includes Thief, Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy 13, Call of Duty: Ghosts and The Evil Within.
]]>These screenshots showing of Eidos Montreal's upcoming Thief reboot were released in honour of gamescom. That is to say, square Enix emailed them out - they did not sneak, stealth, creep or any other outrageously easy pun.
]]>This article first appeared on USgamer, a partner publication of VG247. Some content, such as this article, has been migrated to VG247 for posterity after USgamer's closure - but it has not been edited or further vetted by the VG247 team.
]]>Thief Publisher Square Enix has dated Eidos Montreal's reboot for a February launch. We've got a new trailer here.
]]>Thief publisher Square Enix has revealed Eidos Montreal's official box-art. It shows master thief Garrett stealing things as per normal.
]]>Square Enix has confirmed its playable line-up of titles for gamescom 2013, as well as special guest slots and demonstrations.
]]>Thief is heading to current and next-gen formats, suggesting there will be some sort of technical difference between versions. However, producer at Eidos Montreal Stephane Roy has cautioned that the Xbox One build isn't just about adding more polygons into the mix.
]]>This article first appeared on USgamer, a partner publication of VG247. Some content, such as this article, has been migrated to VG247 for posterity after USgamer's closure - but it has not been edited or further vetted by the VG247 team.
]]>Thief hasn't had as many development issues as gossip suggests, according to former Eidos Montreal boss Stephane D'Astous.
]]>Thief developer Eidos Montreal has released a new dev diary video, which digs deep into the reboot's narrative, and explains Garrett's motivation for being a scurvy stealer of shiny things.
]]>Thief's senior producer Stephane Roy has told OPM that combat in the game was a challenge for the team at Eidos Montréal.
]]>Thief will release on PC, current and next-gen consoles simultaneously, Eidos Montreal has announced.
]]>Thief might look shiny on PS4, but Phil Owen played it at E3 and found the game's stealth mechanics to be quite disappointing. Producer Stephane Roy told him why realistic stealth wouldn't be all that fun in a game setting.
]]>Thief developer Eidos Montreal has published a 33-minute presentation of its next-gen stealth title running on PS4. The clip has insight from the team and plenty of gameplay to tide you over for now.
]]>If you get caught by guards in Thief, you won't just be able to hole up in a nearby bin and wait out the alert; if you don't know the level layouts you could be in a lot of trouble.
]]>Thief has received a plethora of new information thanks to its recent closed door E3 showing.
]]>Thief has received a new batch of E3 screens care of Eidos Montreal, and they show Garrett about to clobber some poor bobby round the napper with a weighted club. Duck mate!
]]>Square has released the E3 trailer for Thief. It's below. Thief is out next year on next-gen consoles and PC.
]]>Square Enix has announced it will be announcing next-gen, current gen, PC and mobile title at E3 next week.
]]>Xbox One will see the launch of Eidos Montreal's Thief reboot, publisher Square-Enix has confirmed.
]]>The industry is abuzz with rumours that Eidos Montreal has had a pretty rough time of it during development of the new Thief.
]]>Thief fans are petitioning Eidos Montreal for the return of original Garrett voice actor Stephen Russell, and the campaign has already amassed some 1,800 names.
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