Eidos has decided to use the Tomb Raider: Legend engine for the much-anticipated Deus Ex 3. The move is entirely unexpected, given most FPS developers are jumping on the Unreal Engine 3. Eidos Montreal’s general manager, Stephane D’Astous had this to say about the companies choice to run with the Legend engine:

“We chose the Crystal engine because we plan to help develop this engine more and then share it back with the rest of the company, the other Eidos studios. Having that technology from the start gives us a great advantage and foundation for our coders - there are no doubts about the approach, and we have few uncertainties.”

Things are also looking good on the gameplay side of thing because Eidos are using the original game as inspiration and not its disappointing sequel. D’Astous is also pleased about the level of talent such a project attracts.

“Deus Ex 3 is an incredible title to be working on, and will also help us attract talent. Real gamers, serious gamers. It’s a big mandate we have received - and we take it very seriously. We have done our homework and we have done a lot of research into it. Our proof of concept was approved last month on our first try - I think we’ve impressed our colleagues back in the UK.”

Sounds good, now finish it quickly!

via Gaming Today

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