Deux Ex: The Eyeborg Documentary is a preview of our augmented future

We may be a decade or two away from equipping real world Reflex Boosters, Sarif Series 8 Energy Converters and Icarus Landing Systems, but as Square Enix's newly released documentary on modern day cyborgs demonstrates, the futuristic world of Deus Ex: Human Revolution may be way more science than fiction.

Deus Ex: The Eyeborg Documentary was produced to augment the arrival of Square Enix's Deus Ex: Human Revolution. It was made by Toronto filmmaker Rob 'Eyeborg' Spence who ? as his name subtly suggests ? became something of a first generation cyborg himself after replacing a lost eye with a rudimentary camera system that transmits wireless RX signals to a nearby receiver, allowing him to live stream and record everything he sees.

The doc is a refreshing detour from Deus Ex's marketing campaign, as it trades slick fuax-Sarif Industries ads for an uplifting look at real people benefitting from advances in prosthetic limbs, augmented reality and artificial sight restoration. Still, child-like wonder aside, one can't help get the creepy feeling Eyeborg's interviews will one day resurface as stock footage in a future documentary on ?The Leaders of the Cyborg Armageddon?.

Aug 26, 2011

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Torchlight II Will Only Cost $20

Just like its predecessor, Runic Games' new action-RPG, Torchlight II, will cost only $19.99 upon release. Although it might be more expensive than your average downloadable game, with everything that's been added, that sounds like a real bargain.

"It's always been our goal to provide exceptional value for the price," said Runic CEO Max Schaefer. "Everyone who wants to play Torchlight II will be able to comfortably afford to do so, and they'll be able to play with their friend online or via a LAN, or play single player offline, all with no further purchases."

Online multiplayer, after being a glaring omission in the original, is the big addition in the sequel. Many of the first game's strong points -- randomly-generated dungeons and the basic gameplay -- will make a return, which is precisely what many fans would hope for.

Joining the three character classes we already know of (the Engineer, Berserker, and Outlander) is the Embermage, who was announced alongside the price today. Some of the spellcaster's backstory can be read about on the official website; the important thing to note is, despite the "ember" part of the name, the class has access to ice and electric attacks in addition to fire.

Torchlight II is still without a release date. It's only scheduled to come to PC and Mac, with the PC version set to come before the end of the year. PAX attendees will be able to check it out for themselves at Runic's booth this weekend.

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The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim DLC coming first to Xbox 360

Bethesda will be giving Xbox 360 owners a sizeable jump on The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim DLC when it begins arriving after the game's launch this November. Today, the studio confirmed it has partnered with Microsoft for a timed exclusive DLC deal that will see Xbox 360 RPG'ers enjoying Skyrim's add-ons 30 days before anyone else.

?Xbox LIVE will be the first to bring players the experience of Skyrim?s add-on content in this revolutionized open-world fantasy epic where players can explore any way they choose,? reads today's announcement, repeating, ?If you?d like to be the first to break new ground in Skyrim, Xbox LIVE is the only destination that won?t keep you waiting.?

The release makes reference to ?the first two add-on content drops? arriving first on Xbox 360, but offers no details on what they might be. In hisrecent interview with AUS Gamers, director Todd Howard did say the DLC will allow players to continue exploring Skyrim after completing the main mission. He also said while the team is still working on the expansions' specifics, they intend to make the add-ons a step above standard DLC, noting, ?We?d like to do less DLC but bigger ones -- you know, more substantial. The Fallout 3 pace that we did was very chaotic. We did a lot of them -- we had two overlapping groups -- and we don?t know what we?re going to make yet, but we?d like them to be closer to an expansion pack feel.?

The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim - in all its pure, un-expanded form - arrives November 11 for PS3, Xbox 360 and PC.

Aug 26, 2011

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Penny Arcade Adventures Will Get a Third Episode After All

We thought the ridiculously long-titled, episodic Penny Arcade Adventures had come to an end with two games. Luckily for fans of Penny Arcade and fans of RPGs with a dash of humor, Penny Arcade Adventures: On the Rain-Slick Precipice of Darkness will get a third entry, this one from a different developer.

Zeboyd Games is at work on Episode 3, according to RPGamer. Zeboyd is a relatively new developer, having been formed in 2010, but it made a name for itself with its quality RPGs Breath of Death VII and Cthulu Saves the World. Both started out as Xbox Live indie games and have since made their way onto PC.

The first two Penny Arcade RPGs were developed by Hothead Games. Last year, it announced that it wouldn't be working on a third game because "it just doesn't make sense for us as a company to complete the next installment."

At the time, it was busy working on DeathSpank. Penny Arcade's Jerry Holkins stated that Episode 3 would have suffered as a result of another game being developed on at the same time.

"So we'd rather not do it than do it half-assed and so we're going to finish that story but it's going to be on our website," he said last March.

The original plan was for there to be four games in total. For the third game, Zeboyd will be taking things in a different direction than the first two; it'll apparently be styled after 16-bit RPGs and will look to be released on "as many systems as we can." The first two games were released on PC, Mac, Xbox 360, and PlayStation 3.

Zeboyd's two staffers, Robert Boyd and Bill Stiernberg, were found at PAX Prime wearing Penny Arcade Episode 3 shirts. A 2012 date was printed on the back, so it looks like there's still going to be some waiting before we get our hands on it. We'll definitely be learning more by the time PAX East rolls around in April.

Source: Joystiq

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Postcard from PAX: The Best Revenge is Living Awkwardly

One thing I've always appreciated about PAX is that the attendees are so darned normal. We're all nerds, sure, but the show is packed with folks who are basically just regular dudes and ladies chilling out and having a good time with friends. Unlike E3, Comic-Con, or even TGS, you rarely come into contact with high-strung basement-dwellers who are more concerned with racking up a suitcase full of free swag than with trivialities like "bathing" or "basic social graces." PAX is the essence of "laid back."

That said, you stick this many geeks together and you're bound to encounter your share of awkward moments. Like here on the plane, where the aisle seat of my row went unoccupied, yet the guy in the middle seat didn't scoot over to give us both more elbow room. Instead, he set up the empty outside seat as his personal snack bar, stretching out in luxury while leaving me uncomfortably wedged between him, the window, and the fully reclined dude in front of me.

I wondered to myself, "Who on earth would fail to observe such basic airplane etiquette? Who wouldn't spread out, given the chance? Who does that?" Then he whipped out a DS Lite and started playing Sonic Colors, and I realized this was a disgruntled Sonic fan getting back at me for that episode of Retronauts. Well played, Internet.

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'Rage' Video Shows Off Art, Sound, And John Goodman

The behind-the-scenes videos on the creation process behind id Software's upcoming "Rage" are still ? er, raging on. Today, the team gives us our sixth installment in the series, this time taking a look at the art and sound design of what looks like a promising new property. There's some developer commentary on the designer's thought process, but perhaps more appealing, there's video of none other than John "Walter Sobchak" Goodman recording his lines for the game.

Check out the video right after the jump.

With few exceptions, John Goodman is absolutely one of my favorite actors. I will pretty much stay glued to almost anything that man is involved in, thanks to his commanding presence in both his on-screen charisma and immediately recognizable voice. Somehow, I was completely unaware that Goodman was involved in "Rage" up until this point, but I'm really excited to see what he does with the character. Previously, if wanted to play as Goodman in a video game, I had to play "Cars Race-O-Rama," so ? yeah I think I'll stick with "Rage."

While the aural experience is definitely heightened with great voice talent, what's been shown of "Rage" from a visual standpoint looks gorgeous, as well. While the post-apocalyptic setting is about as original an idea as exploding barrels, the game does look really sharp. The level of detail in the toppled buildings and scrap-strewn path shown in the video is really impressive.

"Rage" releases for PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, and PC on October 4.

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Fallout New Vegas Skill Books Location Guide

Fallout New Vegas features Skill Magazines and Skill Books as items that increase player stats.

The difference between Skill Books and Skill Magazines is, the effect of using Skill Magazine is temporary while the effect of using a Skill Book is permanent.

That makes finding Skill Books more important and useful in our quest to survive in Post Apocalyptic Wastelands of Las Vegas.

For more on Fallout New Vegas read our walkthrough, unique weapons, unique armor and outfits and Perks.

I have listed down every Skill Book you can find in the wastelands of New Vegas categorized by each type in name, location, description format.

Table of Contents

Big Book of Science

Big Book of Science #1
Location. Brewer?s Beer Bootlegging
It is in the backroom lying on a table just on the right side of the chem kit.

Big Book of Science #2
Location. Camp Forlorn Hope
Look at the right corner-desk in the Command Center.

Big Book of Science #3
Location. Executive Suites
Go to the Sierra Madre Casino and head towards its Executive Suites area, get into Vera?s room and search her book shelf.

Big Book of Science #4
Location. HELIOS ONE
You?ll get this as a reward once you run the power of the network (That Lucky Old Sun)

Big Book of Science #5
Location. Nipton Hall
On the top floor of the Mayor?s office, on a desk. (Joseph Steyn)

Big Book of Science #6
Location. Repconn HQ
Go inside the door which is next to the radioactive barrel, then go past the 2nd door and you?ll see it on the table.

Big Book of Science #7
Location. Research Center
Look between the Xander Plants, just next to the skeleton. South of the Y-O building.

Chinese Army: Special Ops Training Manual

Chinese Army: Special Ops Training Manual #1
Location. Camp Searchlight
It is in the basement, lying just next to the metal shelves. (East Chapel)

Chinese Army : Special Ops Training Manual #2
Location. Goodsprings
You will find it inside the house of Trudy and Sunny Smiles, east from the schoolhouse. You will find it on the book shelf. You need to steal it.

Chinese Army: Special Ops Training Manual #3
Location. NCR Sharecropper farms
The barracks are located near the four water towers; it is inside them next to some files and papers.

Chinese Army: Special Ops Training Manual #4
Location. Puesta del Sol switching station
There is a big machine in the eastern most room ? go towards the south of the room to find it. That machine has a catwalk and the book is on it.

Chinese Army: Special Ops Training Manual #5
Location. Vault 3
Go to the Living Quarters and go below the stairs from the recreation area, turn right and look on the shelves.

Chinese Army: Special Ops Training Manual #6
Location. X-13 Research Facility
It is in the room where you get the chest plate, just opposite to the door lying on the floor.

Chinese Army: Special Ops Training Manual #7
Location. X-13 Research Facility
It is given to you once you?ve completed the stealth suit tests.

D.C Journal of Internal Medicine

D.C Journal of Internal Medicine #1
Location. Followers Safehouse
Go to the second room and look the bed-side table.

D.C Journal of Internal Medicine #2
Location. Helios One
Go to the main building, 1st floor. It is lying on the bed of the room which had the Eastern terminal?s password.

D.C Journal of Internal Medicine #3
Location. Mesquite Mountains Crater
Check out the table beneath the Hat-like globe, Hell?s Motel.

D.C Journal of Internal Medicine #4
Location. Villa Clinic
Get to the basement and find the fire extinguisher, the book is in the cabinet just next to it.

Deans Electronics

Deans Electronics #1
Location. Abandoned Bunker
There is a reloading bench just next to the office; there is a metal sill on its opposite where the book can be found.

Dean?s Electronics #2
Location. Nellis AirForce Base
It?s on the big counter, Loyal?s house.

Dean?s Electronics #3
Location. Puesta del Sol Switching Station
It is next to the terminal which shuts off the power of the speakers, 2nd level of the station. Christine is recommended to be used in this one because her perk lowers the speaker power.

Dean?s Electronics #4
Location. Sloan
Look at the top left shelf just after you enter into the Worker Barracks.

Dean?s Electronics #5
Location. Southern Nevada Wind Farm
It is on the table which has the scrap metal.

Duck and Cover

Duck and Cover #1
Location. Mojave Outpost
Get in to the barracks and look beneath the bar?s counter, on the shelf.

Duck and Cover! #2
Location. Nellis AirForce Base
Get into the Pearl?s Barracks and find the grenade rifle, there is a book shelf just above to it.

Duck and Cover! #3
Location. Residential District
Go to the room where you meet Dean Domino, it is underneath the bed. You will have to use explosives and throwing spears to get the book though.

Duck and Cover! #4
Location. Sloan
It is on the shelf just beneath the first aid kit, Worker Barracks.

Grognak the Barbarian

Grognak the Barbarian #1
Location. Cannibal Johonson?s Crave
Just next to the fire, lying on the mattress.

Grognak the Barbarian #2
Location. Cottonwood Cove
1st floor, next to the bed of the nightstand ? Headquarter building.

Grognak the Barbarian #3
Location. Hidden Supply Cave
Get into the cave and find it near the metallic crates.

Grognak the Barbarian #4
Location. Jacobstown
Head towards the lodge and enter the first house at the Eastern side and you will find it near the oven.

Grognak the Barbarian #5
Location. Police Station
Get to the northwest far-corner of the basement; it is in front of the filing cabinets.

Guns and Bullets

Guns and Bullets #1
Location. Gomorrah
Go to the upper floor and look on the left side, it is on the first book shelf. Big Sal?s office.

Guns and Bullets #2
Location. Nevada Highway Patrol Station
Search the desks.

Guns and Bullets #3
Location. Raul?s Shack
There is a crate just next to a door.

Guns and Bullets #4
Location. Sierra Madre Casino
You?ll have to get into the cashier?s area, get to the 2nd floor and jump onto the beams so you can enter into the caged area. Search for it near the cashier?s table.

Guns and Bullets #5
Location. Vault-34
Go to the lounge (armory level) and find it near the pool table which is just next to the reloading bench.

Lying, Congressional Style

Lying, Congressional Style #1
Location. Brooks Tumbleweed Ranch
Go upstairs, into the room where the chessboard is located. It is a locker.

Lying, Congressional Style #2
Location. Cerulean Robotics
Next to the office desks, lying on the floor.

Lying, Congressional Style #3
Location. Lucky Jim Mine
It is inside the house (Lucky Jim Mine)

Lying, Congressional Style #4
Location. NCR CF
Get to the 2nd floor of the administration office, it is on the desk.

Lying, Congressional Style #5
Location. The Tampico
Opposite to the projector.

Nikola Tesla and You

Nikola Tesla and You #1
Location. Hidden Valley
Go to Schuler?s office, it?s in the white dust-bin. Just next to his desk.

Nikola Tesla and You #2
Location. Old Nuclear Test Site
It?s on the table, next to the exit door ? Irradiated shack

Nikola Tesla and You #3
Location. Repconn HQ
Go to the first floor, and get to the top of the safe. You can either go via the security door or get to the 3rd floor and grab the key which is next to the skeleton, in a suitcase.

Nikola Tesla and You #4
Location. REPCONN HQ
Get to second floor and enter into the first room of your right side, check the computer table.

Nikola Tesla and You #5
Location. Sierra Madre Casino Vault
There are few pipes just before the vault?s door, jump onto them and go past the walkway. Check the bag.

Pugilism Illustrated

Pugilism Illustrated #1
Location. Fisherman?s Pride Shack
Get into the shack and check on the bedside table.

Pugilism Illustrated #2
Location. Nipton Road Reststop
There is a shelf at the center of the room, of the store.

Pugilism Illustrated #3
Location. The Tops
Go to the casino and enter into the Presidential suite, there is a pool room, check the corner table.

Pugilism Illustrated #4
Location. Vault 11
Go to the female dorm -1 of the living quarters, just next to the wardrobe.

Pugilism Illustrated #5
Location. Villa
Just next to the fountain.

Tales of a Junktown Jerky Vendor

Tales of a Junktown Jerky Vendor #1
Location. Allied Technlogies Offices
Go to the biggest room of the area, and find it infront of the Nuka-Cola vending machine.

Tales of a Junktown Jerky Vendor #2
Location. Cap Counterfeiting Shack
It is in the small cellar room, just next to the bed on a suitcase.

Tales of a Junktown Jerky Vendor #3
Location. Primm
Go to the giftshop and search behind its counter ? Bison Steve Hotel.

Tales of a Junktown Jerky Vendor #4
Location. Salida del Sol
Check out the book shelf of the building which is opposite to the Salida del Sol House. (South)

Tales of a Junktown Jerky Vendor #5
Location. Vault 22
Go to the Pest Control and look on the table. (Laboratory)

Tumblers Today

Tumblers Today #1
Location. Bitter Springs Recreation Area
There are two rooms inside the office area, get into the smaller one and look on the table.

Tumblers Today #2
Location. Sierra Madre Casino
There is a room at the SE side of the casino?s floor area which has an auto doc in it, there is a tool cabinet behind the bar, it?s on it.

Tumblers Today #3
Location. Silver Peak Mine
Get into the shack, at the right side of the entrance there are two tables, it is behind them lying on the floor.

Tumblers Today #4
Location. The Prospector?s Den
Enter into the big barracks room of the caves. It is lying on the floor on the right side. (Caves)

Tumblers Today #5
Location. Wolfhorn Ranch
There is a fridge without its door, check beneath it. (Inside Farmhouse)

Wasteland Survival Guide

Wasteland Survival Guide #1
Location. Lone Wolf Radio
Next to the mattress (In Radio? Trailer)

Wasteland Survival Guide #2
Location. Matthews Animal Husbandry Farm
Next to the barrel crate of the top balcony ? North Barn

Wasteland Survival Guide #3
Location. Mesquite Mountains Camp Site
Get into the western tent and you?ll find it lying on the ground just next to the toolbox.

Wasteland Survival Guide #4
Location. Scavenger Platform
Go to the northern platform and check the broken metal bookshelf.

Workbench Crate

Workbench Crate #1
Location. Angel Cave
Check out the right side of Joshua Graham just when you enter in the cave for the first time

Workbench Crate #2
Location. Cueva Guarache
You can go the Survivalist?s room by walking into the corridor, and then past the pile of wood and then triggering the locked door by causing some damage to it, the book is in the room.

Workbench Crate #3
Location. Fallen Rock Cave
This is in the room from where you get the Compliance Regulator, enable the frag mines and get to the bottom.

Workbench Crate #4
Location. Stone Bone?s Cave
It is in the same room from where you collect the Desert Ranger combat Armor.

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