SAN FRANCISCO, May 1 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ --
Eidos Interactive (Nasdaq: EIDSY), one of the world's leading publishers and
developers of entertainment software, today announced its groundbreaking
console and PC game line-up for the upcoming 2003 Electronics Entertainment
Expo held May 14-16 in Los Angeles, California. Eidos will feature several
games in South Hall booth #824 this year including Lara Croft Tomb Raider: The
Angel of Darkness for the PlayStation(R)2 computer entertainment system and
PC; Backyard Wrestling: Don't Try This at Home for the PlayStation(R)2 and
Xbox(R) video game system from Microsoft; Deus Ex: Invisible War for Xbox and
PC; Commandos 3: Destination Berlin for the PC; and Republic: The Revolution
for the PC.
In addition, Eidos will debut several new titles at the show including Ion
Storm's Thief for Xbox and PC; Crystal Dynamics' Legacy of Kain: Defiance and
Chain Gang; and Climax's Italian Job, based on the upcoming film release from
Paramount Pictures on May 30, 2003.
"Eidos' partnerships with companies such as Paramount, Sony, and Microsoft
are testament to the company's capacity to create strong content that has mass
appeal across multiple entertainment mediums," said Rob Dyer, president of
Eidos Interactive, US. "Eidos' fully loaded 2003 E3 lineup is an impressive
combination of both groundbreaking content and industry-leading technology."
At E3 2003, Eidos reinforces its dedication to developing platform-
leading, content-rich brands. Among the games highlighted during the show are:
Backyard Wrestling: Don't Try This At Home (PS2, Xbox) -- Backyard
Wrestling: Don't Try This At Home breaks gamers free from the stale
wrestling genre, and puts them into a groundbreaking new world of open-
ended gameplay. Punish opponents in highly interactive sprawling
environments implementing instruments of pain, including thumbtacks,
barbed wire, light bulbs, stop signs, baseball bats, tables, fire and the
environment itself. Prepare to endure inhuman amounts of pain, take
incredible risks, and leap from breathtaking heights to squash opponents
and be crowned "The King Of Hardcore." Developed by Paradox Development.
Chain Gang (PS2, Xbox) -- Eidos' Chain Gang unleashes total animal
anarchy! Shackled and forced to work together, Spanx and Redmond are
fugitives on the run from an unscrupulous product-testing lab before they
undergo one more demented animal experiment. Playing Spanx, gamers will
use the disgruntled Redmond as their tool and weapon not to only escape,
but also to free other enslaved animals and sabotage the evil
corporation. Providing an innovative approach to the character-based
action genre, Chain Gang combines a unique "chain" gameplay mechanic with
in-depth enemy and environment interaction, rich combat and slapstick
humor. The result? Player choice triggers an unscripted chain of chaotic,
humorous events. Developed by Crystal Dynamics.
Commandos 3: Destination Berlin (PC) -- Developed by Pyro, the
development studio that created the Commandos series, Commandos 3:
Destination Berlin is a game of real-time tactics that places gamers in
command of an elite unit of Special Forces behind enemy lines during
WWII. From the shores of France to the heart of the Third Reich, gamers
can strike fast from land or sea with a small squad of guerrilla
fighters, infiltrating hostile territories and conducting raids to
disrupt the German war machine. For the first time in the Commandos
series, gamers can engage in multiplayer combat with up to eight other
players via LAN and the Internet.
Deus Ex: Invisible War (Xbox, PC) -- Invisible War is the sequel to Ion
Storm's award-winning Deus Ex. This first person thriller with intense
shooter and stealth gameplay elements begins 15 years following the
events depicted in the original game. Playing anti-terrorist agent Alex
Denton, gamers take advantage of the most advanced go-anywhere-do-
anything freedom to fight numerous militant factions bent on violently
reshaping the world to suit their own agendas. Equipped with high-tech
gadgetry and bio-mods that can induce superhuman powers, travel the globe
chasing the conspirators, those out to get you and truth behind your own
origins.
The Italian Job(R) (PS2, Xbox, GameCube) -- Based on this summer's
blockbuster movie, The Italian Job(R) puts you in the driver seat as you
and your band of thieves pull off the ultimate heist. This high-octane
arcade racer will get your adrenaline pumping as you attempt a frantic
getaway with your souped-up MINI Cooper fully loaded with stolen gold.
Gamers tear through subway stations, rip apart golf courses and plow
through storm drains with the cops hot on their tail. Developed by
Climax.
Lara Croft Tomb Raider: The Angel of Darkness (PS2, PC) -- The gaming
world's most famous heroine, Lara Croft, like you've never seen her, in a
Tomb Raider like you've never experienced. Lara returns as both hunter
and hunted relying on her ingenuity, athleticism and a new edge to her
personality. The game also introduces a new playable character, Kurtis
Trent, who works alongside Lara to help clear her name and clean up a
most desperate situation. Players must traverse an intricately detailed
world, taking them from the back streets of Paris to the depths of
Prague. The Angel of Darkness employs a brand new engine built from the
ground up to fully utilize the power of PlayStation 2 and the latest PC
graphics cards. Developed by Core Design.
Legacy of Kain: Defiance (PS2, Xbox) -- This game is the next chapter in
the epic Legacy of Kain series. Legacy of Kain: Defiance is an action
adventure game featuring more action and intense combat then ever before,
including thrilling combo moves and telekinetic powers that manipulate
the environment and enemies. Gamers take control of two powerful and
highly evolved vampires: Kain, an all-powerful demigod, and Raziel, a
demonic angel of death. Each character is equipped with a legendary
sword, and the two must battle through a world loaded with conflict and
intrigue as they attempt to unravel their destinies and defeat the dark
forces that seek to condemn their world to eternal damnation. Developed
by Crystal Dynamics.
Republic: The Revolution (PC) -- Described as "one of the most ambitious
games ever conceived" by games industry bible Edge magazine, Republic
places gamers in the role of a faction leader intent on becoming the
President ... by fair means or foul. Starting with a single loyal
supporter, a tiny secret HQ and a very small base of local support, you
must build up a nationwide party powerful enough to oust the President
and rule the Republic of Novistrana. Developed by Elixir Studios.
Thief (Xbox, PC) -- In this next chapter of the Thief series, gamers once
again take on the role of the master thief Garrett. The stealthy
character is rarely seen, never caught, a master of the ambush and
capable of breaking into the most ingeniously secured places. Garrett
steals from the wealthy and gives to himself, making his living in the
dark and foreboding City. Although Garrett would prefer to be left alone
to ply his trade, the prophecies of an impending Dark Age dictate a
different plan for the thief. Thief pioneered the concept of stealth
action on the PC, and gives gamers the opportunity to truly play a thief.
Take advantage of Ion Storm's groundbreaking dynamic lighting and shadow
systems -- every character and object, including Garrett, cast realistic,
movable shadows that effect stealth gameplay.
About Eidos Interactive
Eidos Interactive is one of the world's leading publishers and developers
of entertainment software. Eidos develops and publishes a diverse mix of
titles for the PC, PlayStation(R)2 computer entertainment system, Nintendo
GameCube(TM) and the Xbox. For more information on Eidos and its products
visit http://www.eidos.com
*"PlayStation" and the "PS" Family logo are registered trademarks of Sony
Computer Entertainment Inc.
** Xbox is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States
and/or other countries.
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