Gaming News - May 2006

San Francisco, CA (May 2, 2006) - Eidos Interactive today announced Lara Croft Tomb Raider: Legend for Nintendo GameCube, Nintendo DS, and Game Boy Advance.

From Eidos:

Available this fall, the handheld versions will faithfully capture the detail and breadth of Lara Croft Tomb Raider: Legend for the PlayStation 2 computer entertainment system, Xbox video game and entertainment system from Microsoft and the soon-to-be-released Nintendo GameCube version.

Lara Croft Tomb Raider: Legend on the Nintendo platforms will deliver the same innovative level of gameplay and high production value experience that has helped the PlayStation 2 and Xbox  versions rise to the top of the sales charts all over North America and Europe. Nintendo fans will be able to experience Tomb Raider’s dynamic controls, Lara’s fluid movement system, engaging puzzles, and gorgeous environments.

“There are a host of new and exciting features for Lara on the Nintendo platforms,” said Senior Brand Manager Kathryn Clements. “With the stunning graphics of the original games optimized to Nintendo’s platforms, Legend will further extend the reach of the Lara universe.”

Lara Croft Tomb Raider: Legend is the seventh title to be released in the Tomb Raider series, which originally launched in 1996 and is still one of the best selling videogame franchises of all time, with over 28 million copies sold.

For further information visit: www.tombraider.com