Deus Ex creator Warren Spector blasts executives over BioWare closure
The gist
Deus Ex creator Warren Spector criticized executives over BioWare's closure, asking "Do those culture-killers pay any price?"
His remarks come as a fan rebuild of the 2000 game reaches Steam Deck.
How it unfolded
- Jun 2000Ion Storm releases Deus Ex; reviews range from cautious to wildly positive, with PC Powerplay calling it The Best Game Ever.
- Oct 31, 2026Fan-made rebuild DX RUST releases a preview adding a switch between original visuals and optional enhancements.
- Nov 2, 2026DX RUST preview is reported to bring the full 2000 game to Steam Deck and Linux with gamepad controls and a new engine, still requiring players' own Game of the Year Edition files.
Key terms
- immersive sim
- A video game genre emphasizing player choice through simulated systems that support creative, emergent solutions to problems.
- Steam Deck
- A handheld gaming computer by Valve that runs Steam games on a Linux-based operating system.
Source: Wikipedia