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Shadow of the Eternals asks for less money, promises PS4 and David Hayter

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By Hollander Cooper published 25 July 2013

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We're not sure if the lava is real or an insanity effect.

We're not sure if the lava is real or an insanity effect.

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The story will jump between different time periods, revealing more information on the modern campaign.

The story will jump between different time periods, revealing more information on the modern campaign.

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Precursor Games is a small studio, but still plans on making the game AAA.

Precursor Games is a small studio, but still plans on making the game AAA.

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The CryENGINE allows the developer to do more with less, according to Dyack.

The CryENGINE allows the developer to do more with less, according to Dyack.

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The era we were shown was the 1600s.

The era we were shown was the 1600s.

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There will be several hundred different insanity effects--but there may not be an actual meter.

There will be several hundred different insanity effects--but there may not be an actual meter.

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The 1600s era involves Erzebet Bathory, who inspired many of the modern Vampire mythos.

The 1600s era involves Erzebet Bathory, who inspired many of the modern Vampire mythos.

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Real historical figures are interweaved with the narrative to ground it in (magical) reality.

Real historical figures are interweaved with the narrative to ground it in (magical) reality.

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Bathory bathed in the blood of her victims to gain eternal youth--we don't think it worked.

Bathory bathed in the blood of her victims to gain eternal youth--we don't think it worked.

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...and she's super, super evil.

...and she's super, super evil.

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