Gaming News - April 2005
San Francisco, CA (April 28, 2005) - Eidos today announced four
of its 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.”
From Eidos:
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, Windows PC and the Xbox video
game system from Microsoft.
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, Windows PC
and the Xbox 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, the Xbox 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.
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