San
Francisco, CA (April 28, 2005) - Eidos plc (NASDAQ: EIDSY), one of
the world's leading publishers and developers of entertainment software,
today announces four of its key titles to be unveiled at this year's
Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3) in Los Angeles, California on May
18-20, 2005. Eidos games will be featured by exclusive appointment only.
"E3
2005 marks the unveiling of the latest instalments of three of the
industry's most successful franchises in addition to a first glimpse of
two of the most iconic characters, Lara Croft and Agent 47," said
Paul Baldwin, Vice President of Marketing, Eidos. "The Tomb Raider,
Hitman and Commandos franchises make highly anticipated returns
featuring new engines and dramatically enhanced gameplay features.
Additionally, Eidos will be presenting 25 To Life the first to market
urban shooter featuring timeless Cops and Robbers gameplay."
Lara
Croft Tomb Raider: Legend
Video gaming's leading lady returns backed by an all new developer,
engine, look and gameplay. Lara Croft Tomb Raider: Legend is grounded in
the series' tomb raiding roots and built to challenge even the most
accomplished serial adventurer. Eidos and Crystal Dynamics shaped Lara's
look and movements to be an inherent extension of her skills, motivation
and
personality.
An arsenal of modern equipment, such as a magnetic grappling device,
binoculars, frag grenades, personal lighting device and communications
equipment, allows gamers to experience tomb raiding as never before. New
character animations and controls allow her to move through stunning
environments with grace and precision, while an understanding of the
game's original appeal reinvigorates the fundamental explore-and-solve
adventure experience.
Lara Croft Tomb Raider: Legend is slated for release on the PlayStation®2
computer entertainment system, Windows PC and the Xbox® video game
system from Microsoft.
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Hitman:
Blood Money
The world's deadliest assassin, Agent 47, is back and this time he's
paid in cold, hard cash. How the money is spent will affect his passage
through the game and the weapons at his disposal, resulting in a unique
gameplay experience for each player. In Hitman: Blood Money, Agent
47 finds himself in the midst of a war between two rival contract
agencies. When assassins from his contract agency, the ICA, are
systematically eliminated in a series of hits, it seems a larger, more
powerful agency has entered the fray. Suddenly, Agent 47 loses contact
with the ICA. Sensing that he may be the next target, he travels to
America where he attempts to carry on with business as usual. Powered by
a new version of IO-Interactive's stunning Glacier engine, Hitman: Blood
Money will deliver the most brutal and realistic simulation of the life
of a merciless assassin.
Hitman: Blood Money will be available on the PlayStation®2 computer
entertainment system, Windows PC and the Xbox® video game system from
Microsoft.
25
To Life
25 To Life is an urban action third person shooter and the first true
cops and robbers game to hit the market. Players choose their side and
delve into intense online gameplay for up to 16 players, as well as a
rich single player experience. Witness the gritty lifestyles of
police task forces or strive to survive as a criminal fighting your way
out of the streets. Players can fully customize their own law
enforcement or criminal characters with the latest gear and take them
online to battle for their turf in an array of different play modes.
Urban youth culture veteran, P. Frank Williams lends his talents to 25
To Life with his involvement in writing not only the game's deep single
player story, but also all in-game dialogue. As an internationally
recognized journalist, TV producer, author and commentator, P. Frank
Williams brings a level of legitimacy to 25 To Life that is essential
for an authentic urban experience.
25 To Life will be available for the PlayStation®2 computer
entertainment system, the Xbox® video game system from Microsoft and
the Windows PC.
Commandos
Strike Force
In a new direction for the multi-million selling series, Commandos
Strike Force takes you right into the heart of the action from a first
person perspective. Gamers will take control of the three members
of the Strike Force unit, each with their own play style. Switch between
the Green Beret, always at the heart of the action with his expertise in
combat and the use of heavy weaponry; the Sniper with his nerves of
steel and expert marksmanship; and the Spy, stealthily striking at the
heart of the enemy. However, it is your choice how you execute plans of
attack by using the Commandos' unique skills. Set in war torn Europe
amid the backdrop of World War II, you must take your highly trained
group on a series of daring missions, deep behind enemy lines in France,
Norway and Russia. Taking control of a Nazi-occupied town, freeing
French Resistance prisoners and kidnapping a general are a few of the
large range of missions.
In addition to a compelling single player campaign, Commandos Strike
Force features a variety of online multiplayer modes.
