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Square Enix summons Earnings Report; Final Fantasy XIII Sales Projections evade attacks
Original at Joystiq
• Fri, Nov 6
By David Hinkle The statement also talks about the acquisition and assimilation of Eidos in direct proportion to Square Enix's games group division -- which includes video games across all platforms and online games for personal computers. Through the aid of titles like Batman: Arkham Asylum, Kingdo...
Spector talks initial Disney pitches, hints at spiritual successor to Deus Ex
Original at Joystiq
• Tue, Nov 3
By Xav de Matos While Spector says there are still stories in the Deus Ex universe he would like to tell, the upcoming prequel, Deus Ex 3 -- helmed by developer Eidos Montreal -- will be the first title in the franchise without the original creator's watchful eye. "That story is not done for me," Spector sai...
OK, Japan, you can have Batman: Arkham Asylum Jan. 14
Original at Joystiq
• Mon, Nov 2
By Randy Nelson Hey Japan. Remember all those games you made for, oh, decades that we couldn't wait to get our hands on in the West? Well, we thought for once we'd give something back. We know you like Batman. And Batman: Arkham Asylum is really wonderful. So of course you've wanted it. Ever since it came out here i...
Hitman 2 may recast lead, Kane and Lynch still coming
Original at Joystiq
• Tue, Oct 20
By Justin McElroy His main focus right now is a Just Cause film, which he's producing independently, so don't be surprised if it doesn't quite hit that same level of Hitman polish. Look for that to start shooting next year. Also next year, Kane and Lynch is finally set to start filming in March -- after plenty of...
Batman: Arkham Asylum Notches Up 2 Million Sales News
Original at Total Video Games
• Fri, Sep 11
Reports indicate that Eidos' Batman: Arkham Asylum has already sold a plentiful 2 million copies...
Two Batman: Arkham Asylum DLC packs releasing over two weeks
Original at Joystiq
• Thu, Sep 10
By Andrew Yoon Hope you haven't gotten your fill of Batman: Arkham Asylum, because Eidos is planning not one -- but at least two DLC packs for release in the next two weeks. According to SCEE's Mike Kebby, next week's free DLC will be entitled "Insane Night." "Prey in the Darkness" will follow one week later...
Batman: Arkham Asylum Review
Original at Total Video Games
• Fri, Aug 21
Eidos and Rocksteady Studios emerge from the Batcave with Arkham Asylum...
Rocksteady 'not involved' in the development of Hitman 5
Original at Joystiq
• Sun, Aug 16
By Ben Gilbert Despite the recently discovered resume indicating that Batman: Arkham Asylum developer Rocksteady Studios may be working on a game titled Hitman5 (yes, without a space), Eidos "Life President" Ian Livingstone flat out denies the possibility. Talking to Prey's World Gaming Magazine...
Megan Fox tipped for Lara Croft from Angelina Jolie in Tombraider
Original at Melbourne Herald Sun
• Sun, May 31
Australia Game producers Eidos recently said the next Tomb Raider video game may be given a mature rating, making it more adult-orientated than the teen rating the ailing franchise is currently classified at. Creative director Eric Lindstrom explained: "The teen ...
Game review: Battlestations Pacific for Xbox 360 and PC
Original at Guardian Unlimited
• Tue, May 26
Xbox 360/PC; £49.99/£39.99; cert 12+; Eidos With a large array of co-op and team-based online options, Battlestations: Pacific is a marked ... www.guardian.co.uk
Review: inFAMOUS
Original at Dose.ca
• Mon, May 25
Canada And from what we've seen of Eidos' all-original Batman: Arkham Asylum, it's looking like playing the Dark Knight has never been this good. Also promising is the PS3 exclusive inFAMOUS, a game that introduces us to Cole, ...
Eidos announces Playstation 3 Trophy Patch for Tomb Raider: Underworld coming May 28th!
Original at www.tombnews.com
• Thu, May 21
Today Eidos has announced the long-awaited Trophy Patch, for enabling trophy support for Tomb Raider Underworld on Playstation 3, will be released on 28th May 2009 worldwide.
Eidos announces Tomb Raider Underworld Playstation 3 trophy patch coming 28th May
Original at Tomb Raider Chronicles
• Thu, May 21
Eidos has confirmed the release of a patch for PS3 owners of Underworld in May.
Batman: Arkham Asylum Free Flow Combat Trailer
Original at Gamers Hell
• Sun, May 17
UK Eidos has released a new trailer from Batman: Arkham Asylum, a dark, action adventure game developed for PC, PS3 and Xbox 360. In Batman: Arkham Asylum, the player assumes the role of Batman as he delivers The Joker to Arkham Asylum. ...
Friday Downtime - 15/5/09 Feature
Original at Total Video Games
• Fri, May 15
UK Speaking of soothsaying, it seems Eidos Montreal has been doing some of its own with Thief 4 (which was announced earlier in the week, as expected). The studio's General Manager, Stephane D'Astous, seems to be unsure whether the title will see release ...
Eidos Montreal wants to bring Thief 4 to "another level"
Original at pc.qj.net
• Tue, May 12
By Karl B. Eidos Montreal GM Stephane D'Astous has let Thief fans in on some of the studio's plans for Thief 4. I refuse to type out that stupid logo with the 4 in it because "4" =/= "E" and the game is not called THIAF damn it. Ehem. Anyway, it seems Eidos Montreal is looking for that magic middle ground betwe...
Battlestations: Pacific drops to Xbox 360, PC
Original at Punch Jump
• Tue, May 12
G4 TV CA by Marcus Lai Eidos Interactive, Inc. and Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment this week said that Battlestations: Pacific is now available for Microsoft Corp.'s Xbox 360 and the PC. The sequel to Battlestations: Midway includes two naval campaigns ...
Eidos Discusses Future Plans
Original at Cubed3
• Tue, May 12
UK Following the takeover by Square Enix, Eidos has gone over its future plans. Ian Livingstone, President of the company and former co-author of the Fighting Fantasy books, has confirmed that a new Hitman title is indeed being worked on at the moment and ...
Championship Manager update will tweak UI and access French and ...
Original at Pocket Gamer
• Mon, May 11
UK MYFC and Soccer Manager both managed to sneak onto the App Store before Championship Manager 2009 Express, but now the Eidos-published and Dynamo Games-developed title is out, the real game will kick off. "We're pretty happy with the early feedback," ...
Eidos President confirms Tomb Raider 9, Hitman 5, Kane and Lynch 2
Original at Gaming Target
• Sun, May 10
Eidos Interactive's President closed with a few other confirmations including strongly hinting that Eidos Montreal is working on Thief IV and revealing that their other project, Deus Ex 3, won't be released until 2010 (but that's hard a surprise). ...
Opinion: CrunchArcade Roundup
Original at CrunchGear
• Tue, Mar 10
First up is Eidos’ second DLC for Tomb Raider: Underworld dubbed “Lara’s Shadow. “ It’s available now for the Xbox 360 platform and costs 800 MS points. This one seems crazy as you’re Lara’s doppelganger with some extreme powers. ... Tomb Raider Underworld Review IGN
Patch: Eidos ponies up new Lara's Shadow Xbox screenshot
Original at Tomb Raider Chronicles
• Thu, Mar 5
UK Eidos has released a new screenshot showcasing Lara Croft in Lara's Shadow. The second extended chapter is due for release March 10th and will be available to download via Xbox Live. Beneath The Ashes is already available. Stepping into the shoes of ...
Trophies to be patched into Tomb Raider: Underworld
Original at Joystiq
• Mon, Feb 16
We've contacted Eidos for comment on the patch and an expected release date. We'll update as soon as we receive word. Tomb Raider: Underworld disponivel na Europa eNe3 New Tomb Raider Installer for Vista now available Tomb Raider Chronicles
New Trailer And Screens Herald Battlestations: Pacific WebsiteOriginal at Kotaku
• Tue, Jan 6
By Mike Fahey Tuesday 6th January/... Eidos Interactive, creator of some of the world’s leading video game properties, today announced the launch of a new community-focused destination site for Battlestations: Pacific™. Battlestations: Pacific™ is set for release on Xbox 360® video game and entert...
Opinion: New Tomb Raider Underworld Downloadable Goodies
Original at Softpedia
• Mon, Jan 5
The series has been a very successful one for Eidos, the company behind it, as it has guaranteed sales on each iteration. Now, with Tomb Raider Underworld, ... NextGen Player Review: Tomb Raider: Underworld NextGen Player Tomb Raider: Underworld Review PALGN
Tomb Raider: Underworld Patch v1.1
Original at Gameguru Mania
• Wed, Dec 17
Eidos Interactive has issued a new patch (direct link) for Tomb Raider: Underworld, updating the PC version of the latest installment in the Tomb Raider franchise developed by Crystal Dynamics to version 1.1. A little over 100 MB, this update allows to set the use of the mouse buttons, corr...
Eidos releases Patch for Tomb Raider Underworld Windows PC version
Original at www.tombnews.com
• Tue, Dec 16
Eidos Interactive has released a Patch -version 1.1- for the Windows PC version of Tomb Raider Underworld, that address a number of issues while playing the latest installment.
Eidos releases new PC patch for Tomb Raider Underworld
Original at Tomb Raider Chronicles
• Tue, Dec 16
In January 2009, Eidos will release Tomb Raider Underworld on Playstation 2, completing a multi-console line-up. The game is already available on Games for ... Games | Tomb Raider: Underworld Brick Weekly Tomb Raider: Underworld GamePro.com
Patch: Classic outfits for free on Xbox Live courtesy of Eidos
Original at Tomb Raider Chronicles
• Mon, Dec 15
There has been some talk of bringing additional content to Games for Windows and Playstation 3 but so far no plans have been formally announced by Eidos. ... Tech Test Drive: Tomb Raider: Underworld (PS3, XBOX 360, Wii) San Jose Mercury News Tomb Raider: Underworld GamePro.com
Patch: Eidos resolves bug in Tomb Raider Underworld on Nintendo Wii
Original at Tomb Raider Chronicles
• Wed, Nov 26
Eidos plc has issued a patch for the Nintendo Wii version of Tomb Raider Underworld.
Review Scores-gate: Eidos Tells Reviewers to Hold Off on Tomb Raider Reviews Unless they Were Positive
Original at Techcrunch
• Wed, Nov 26
By Nicholas Deleon Go to Metacritic, which is destroying the video game industry, by the way, and check out the Tomb Raider: Underworld's metascore. Right now it's 78. That's not good enough, apparently. It's like this: Eidos, which publishes the game, instructed its PR firm to ask sites to hold off on publish...
Monster Lab Review (Wii) | Games Blog | UGO.com
Original at ugo.com
• Tue, Nov 25
In Eidos Interactive’s new ‘fighter’ for the Wii players step into the shoes of an honest to Igor mad scientist. Hopefully this title will flourish even without being stamped by The Plumber or any of his pals. ...
Frankenreview: Tomb Raider: Underworld [Tomb Raider: Underworld]
Original at Kotaku
• Mon, Nov 24
By Mike Fahey Now the on their third Tomb Raider game following the solid Legend and Anniversary releases, Crystal Dynamics takes Lara to greater depths than ever before in Tomb Raider: Underworld, and while we know our opinion of Lara as a virtual woman (rawr), for opinions on the game we turn to the as...
Opinion: 1UP Show: Tomb Raider Underworld Impressions HDOriginal at YouTube
• Sat, Nov 22
By rss@youtube.com (GamertagDarkSorrow14) The past Tomb Raider games have been well received and Tomb Raider Underworld is looking to keep that tradition going. What can we expect from Lara's new adventure?Click"watch in high quality"If available. Keywords: 1UP Show 11/21/08 Tomb Raider Underworld Eidos Crystal Dynamics Acti...
Eidos Trying to Delay Negative Tomb Raider: Underworld Reviews
Original at 1up.com
• Sat, Nov 22
By Kris Pigna Tomb Raider: Underworld hit stores this week, and in an effort to craft a high early ranking on Metacritic, Eidos has tasked a PR firm to try and convince publications to hold off on their reviews if the scores are below a certain threshold (via Shacknews).
Eidos attempts to fix Tomb Raider Metacritic scores
Original at That VideoGame
• Fri, Nov 21
• 4 related articles
By Lee Bradley This one makes me feel grubby just typing it. It seems Eidos UK’s PR firm are attempting to control the Metacritic score of Tomb Raider: Underworld. The news originated when Gamespot UK journalist Guy Cocker revealed (via twitter) that Eidos was requesting reviews of less than 8.0 for the ga...
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Opinion: Of Metacritical importance: UK Tomb Raider PR firm called out for "trying to fix Metacritic scores," Issues statement in reply
Original at Wii
• Fri, Nov 21
By Jon G. This story first broke last Wednesday when a UK journalist wrote on his twitter account that Eidos British PR firm Barrington Harvey sought to prevent any review lower than 8.0/10 for Tomb Raider: Underworld (PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, Wii, DS, PC, PS2) from getting published until three d...
Eidos UK blocks Tomb Raider Underworld reviews below 8/10
Original at Joystiq
• Fri, Nov 21
By Justin McElroy Reps from the UK PR firm for Eidos have confirmed that they're asking publications not to release any reviews for Tomb Raider: Underworld below an 8/10 until Monday. The firm says they're doing so at the request of Eidos, which is trying to manage the scores for as long as it can. The game is cur...
Tomb Raider: Underworld - Review - play.tm
Original at Play.tm
• Fri, Nov 21
Lara's back, and if any increment in the long running series meant a lot to publisher Eidos, it is this one, the company relying heavily on Tomb Raider's return to make good of an otherwise disappointing year for the British game maker. ...
Finished Hitman: Contracts by deiviuxs
Original at TV.com
• Thu, Oct 9
HITMAN CONTRACTS (Eidos Interactive) The game is good. It has the same gameplay as the previous game (Hitman 2: Silent Assassin) which is good. I mostly like Hitman games because I like to assassinate people and do it secretely and quetly. Even though, some missions in this game I finished in...
Podcast: Deus Ex 3 Detailed
Original at PCGamers
• Mon, Oct 6
Eidos Montreal has released the first details on the second sequel to the monumental Deus Ex. It may not be created by Warren Spector, but it has approval by him, and the writer of the orginal's fantastic plot is back in. RPG functions are definitely still in the game, and stealth is set to keep...
Kane & Lynch devs talk pain of low scores
Original at Joystiq
• Wed, Sep 10
By Justin McElroy Kane & Lynch dev IO Interactive recently spoke to Games Radar about what getting negative reviews feels like, and you'll never guess the one that "really" hurt: "Then GameSpot reviewed the game. And they didn't like it one bit. I'm not quite sure why, but I remember that review hit the te...
DirectX10 Features in Age of Conan Exclusively Revealed at Games Convention
Original at TechWhack
• Sun, Aug 17
By Satan ABOUT EIDOS INTERACTIVE LTD - Eidos Interactive Ltd is part of SCi Entertainment Group Plc (SEG) creators of some of the world’s leading videogame properties. Eidos consists of offices across Europe and the US and several development studios including Crystal Dynamics, IO Interactiv...
Opinion: Eidos Announce ANOTHER Batman Game
Original at Kotaku
• Tue, Aug 12
By Luke Plunkett That's fine, EA. You take all the time you need before announcing your Batman game. In the meantime, we'll make do with this one. Announced today by the folks at Game Informer, Batman: Arkham Asylum is a new title currently in development at Rocksteady Studios (Urban Chaos: Riot Response), w...
New Tomb Raider In November
Original at Wired
• Mon, Jun 23
By Jean Snow The new game -- eighth in the series and third by developer Crystal Dynamics, following Tomb Raider: Legend and Tomb Raider: Anniversary -- continues Lara's treasure hunting quests, this time tying up with Norse mythology. Tomb Raider: Underworld will be hitting the Xbox 360, PS3, PS2,...
Today in Joystiq: June 19, 2008Original at Joystiq
• Thu, Jun 19
By Ross Miller uery A week with Spore Creature Creator: Day Three Counting Rupees: Bust Blox Metareview -- Don King Presents Prizefighter (Xbox 360) Off the Grid reviews Power Grid X3F Week in Review: June 13, 2008 - June 19, 2008 Wii Wheel + Balance Board = racing simulator
Podcast: PCGP Episode 114: Lickable
Original at PC Gamer Podcast
• Thu, Jan 3
Holiday reflections; Holiday Trivia Question; Derek Smart's Battlecruiser Millenium Gold & Universal Combat now free; Midway & Eidos in merger talks; Q&A! Plus, as a little present for your ears, we're giving the show a bitrate boost for the new year.
Opinion: Did We Give Kane & Lynch 5 Stars? [Eidos]
Original at Kotaku
• Mon, Dec 3
By Luke Plunkett With review integrity in crisis, who can you trust? Not those score whores at Kotaku, that's for sure. Not only did they give Kane & Lynch a glowing endorsement (read: "Kane & Lynch makes Grand Theft Auto look like the cartoon it is") in their exclusive review, they went and gave it a...
Nintendo DS Review: Tomb Raider Legend
Original at Blogcritics
• Mon, Jun 11
By Matt Paprocki It obviously took some work, yet Eidos has managed to squeeze the revitalized Tomb Raider series onto a DS cart. It's a wonderful piece of design, squeezing nearly the entire game into a 2-D based world, complete with nearly all the puzzles, though sometimes in severely condensed form. It'...
PSP Review: Tomb Raider Legend
Original at Blogcritics
• Tue, Aug 15
By Matt Paprocki Successfully reviving what was a dead franchise, Tomb Raider Legends is a near-classic. Of course, that depends on what console you're playing it on. The delayed PSP release is an example of the handhelds capabilities to replicate the high end parts of a game, but also showcases its inabil...