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Rate Violent game-opposing UK politician ditches gaming debate

Original at Joystiq external link    Fri, Jan 22

By Griffin McElroy Image: Flickr user Steve Punter] Keith Vaz, a member of British parliament whose anti-mature game stance is well-known by his fellow politicians, recently backed out of a debate on violence in video games during the Westminster eForum without any explanation for his absence. Accordin...

Rate Eidos Life President Livingstone speaks out against mainstream media's game coverage

Original at Joystiq external link    Thu, Jan 21

By Ben Gilbert During the Westminster eForum this week, Eidos head (and Life President) Ian Livingstone had some less than favorable things to say about the mainstream media's coverage of the gaming industry. "People just couldn't accept that games are a great learning tool," Livingstone told the cr...

Rate Batman: Arkham Asylum GOTY edition outed by BBFC listing

Original at Joystiq external link    Thu, Jan 14

By David Hinkle We've turned on our 'stiq signal in the hopes of attracting Warner Bros., Eidos and Rocksteady for clarification. We'll let you know just as soon as they show up on our rooftop. Thanks, C.A.]Batman: Arkham Asylum GOTY edition outed by BBFC listing originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 14 Jan 2...

December of 2009

 

Rate Best iPhone Exclusives

Original at Game Daily external link    Tue, Dec 22

At the time, it all seemed experimental, similar to Eidos' port of Tomb Raider for the now defunct N-Gage. Little did we know that millions of customers ...

Rate IndustryGamers' Top 20 Stories of 2009

Original at GameDAILY BIZ external link    Mon, Dec 21

Tomb Raider publisher Eidos had been floundering for years as a mid-level publisher (see also Midway above) but the company found its white knight in Square ...

Rate Kane And Lynch 2: Dog Days Debut Trailer

Original at Cinema Blend external link    Thu, Dec 17

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Video Games Republic IO Interactive, Eidos and Square Enix released the debut trailer, which contains a bloody shootout and a brooding psychotic. What's sort of funny is that ... Kane & Lynch 2: Dog Days Reveal Trailer UnleashedPWN or DIE all 18 news articles »

Rate Eidos not involved in Batman sequel, Arkham Asylum has 'almost run its course'

Original at Joystiq external link    Tue, Dec 15

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By Alexander Sliwinski Noting that publisher Eidos' name was missing from the Batman: Arkham Asylum sequel's teaser trailer, we contacted Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment yesterday to ask if Eidos (Square Enix Europe) was involved with the game. A company representative informed Joystiq, "WBIE is pu...

Rate Revisited: Kane & Lynch, the best game that ever sucked

Original at Destructoid external link    Fri, Dec 11

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Revisited: Kane & Lynch, the best game that ever sucked Were reviews negatively influenced by Eidos' corrupt actions? Is Kane & Lynch a bad game, a good game, or a good game let down by bad design? ...

Rate PS3/X360/PC Review - 'The Saboteur'

Original at WorthPlaying.com external link    Wed, Dec 9

The climbing controls aren't as graceful as those found in Ubisoft's Assassin's Creed or Eidos' Tomb Raider: Underworld. It's a little too easy to walk off ... and more »

Rate No 'stone unturned

Original at MCV external link    Mon, Dec 7

A hero of British publishing and development for the past four decades, Ian Livingstone finds himself at the centre of Square Enix's 'new' Eidos. ...

Rate Tomb Raider studio seeking multiplayer devs for 'AAA title development'

Original at Joystiq external link    Sun, Dec 6

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By Ben Gilbert Considering this year's layoffs, we're not convinced that the developer could be working on another "AAA title" in addition to the Tomb Raider franchise. Given the leaked images of a "reboot" and assurance from Eidos "Life President" Ian Livingstone that Lara's next installment will "...

Rate 15 years of fun: Happy Birthday PlayStation

Original at Tech.co.uk external link    Thu, Dec 3

And let's not forget the game that really put PlayStation on the map (and on the cover of now defunct style bible The Face). Eidos' Tomb Raider created one ... and more »

Year 2009

 

Rate Spector talks initial Disney pitches, hints at spiritual successor to Deus Ex

Original at Joystiq external link    Tue, Nov 3

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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...

Rate Hitman 2 may recast lead, Kane and Lynch still coming

Original at Joystiq external link    Tue, Oct 20

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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...

Rate Batman: Arkham Asylum Review

Original at Total Video Games external link    Fri, Aug 21

Eidos and Rocksteady Studios emerge from the Batcave with Arkham Asylum...

Rate Rocksteady 'not involved' in the development of Hitman 5

Original at Joystiq external link    Sun, Aug 16

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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...

Rate Game review: Battlestations Pacific for Xbox 360 and PC

Original at Guardian Unlimited external link    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

Rate Eidos announces Playstation 3 Trophy Patch for Tomb Raider: Underworld coming May 28th!

Original at www.tombnews.com external link    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.

Rate Eidos announces Tomb Raider Underworld Playstation 3 trophy patch coming 28th May

Original at Tomb Raider Chronicles external link    Thu, May 21

Eidos has confirmed the release of a patch for PS3 owners of Underworld in May.

Rate PCWorld.ca's Canadian Gaming Beat May 2009

Original at PC World Canada external link    Fri, May 15

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 Canada Details are scarce at the moment, but Eidos Montreal, which is also currently producing Deus Ex 3, is currently scouring the game development community for the very best talent to join the Thief 4 team. If you think you've got what it takes, ...

Rate Eidos Montreal wants to bring Thief 4 to "another level"

Original at pc.qj.net external link    Tue, May 12

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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...

Rate Battlestations: Pacific drops to Xbox 360, PC

Original at Punch Jump external link    Tue, May 12

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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 ...

Rate Opinion: CrunchArcade Roundup

Original at CrunchGear external link    Tue, Mar 10

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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

Rate Patch: Eidos ponies up new Lara's Shadow Xbox screenshot

Original at Tomb Raider Chronicles external link    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 ...

Rate Trophies to be patched into Tomb Raider: Underworld

Original at Joystiq external link    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

Rate New Trailer And Screens Herald Battlestations: Pacific WebsiteVideo included in this story.  Click to view.

Original at Kotaku external link    Tue, Jan 6

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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...

Year 2008

 

Rate Tomb Raider: Underworld Patch v1.1

Original at Gameguru Mania external link    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...

Rate Eidos releases Patch for Tomb Raider Underworld Windows PC version

Original at www.tombnews.com external link    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.

Rate Patch: Classic outfits for free on Xbox Live courtesy of Eidos

Original at Tomb Raider Chronicles external link    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

Rate Patch: Eidos resolves bug in Tomb Raider Underworld on Nintendo Wii

Original at Tomb Raider Chronicles external link    Wed, Nov 26

Eidos plc has issued a patch for the Nintendo Wii version of Tomb Raider Underworld.

Rate Review Scores-gate: Eidos Tells Reviewers to Hold Off on Tomb Raider Reviews Unless they Were Positive

Original at Techcrunch external link    Wed, Nov 26

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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...

Rate Monster Lab Review (Wii) | Games Blog | UGO.com

Original at ugo.com external link    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. ...

Rate Frankenreview: Tomb Raider: Underworld [Tomb Raider: Underworld]

Original at Kotaku external link    Mon, Nov 24

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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...

Rate Opinion: 1UP Show: Tomb Raider Underworld Impressions HDVideo included in this story.  Click to view.

Original at YouTube external link    Sat, Nov 22

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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...

Rate Eidos Trying to Delay Negative Tomb Raider: Underworld Reviews

Original at 1up.com external link    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).

Rate Eidos attempts to fix Tomb Raider Metacritic scores

Original at That VideoGame external link    Fri, Nov 21

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...

Rate Opinion: Of Metacritical importance: UK Tomb Raider PR firm called out for "trying to fix Metacritic scores," Issues statement in reply

Original at Wii external link    Fri, Nov 21

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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...

Rate Opinion: Eidos Trying To Fix Tomb Raider: Underworld Metacritic Scores [Tomb Raider: Underworld]

Original at Kotaku external link    Fri, Nov 21

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By Mike Fahey Eidos UK's PR firm has confirmed that British sites planning on posting Tomb Raider: Underworld reviews with less than an 8.0 score are being asked to hold off posting them until Monday. The news originally game from a twitter post from Gamespot UK journalist Guy Cocker, relaying a call he r...

Rate Finished Hitman: Contracts by deiviuxs

Original at TV.com external link    Thu, Oct 9

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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...

Rate Podcast: Deus Ex 3 Detailed

Original at PCGamers external link    Mon, Oct 6

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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...

Rate Kane & Lynch devs talk pain of low scores

Original at Joystiq external link    Wed, Sep 10

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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...

Rate On the other side: why devs pressure journalists for good game reviews - and why it's right for them to do so

Original at pc.qj.net external link    Fri, Sep 5

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By Mabie A. When Jeff Gerstmann was fired from GameSpot for giving a less than raving review (to put it lightly) of Eidos Interactive's Kane & Lynch: Dead Men (Sony PlayStation 3, Microsoft Xbox 360, PC), the gaming industry went abuzz. A lot of speculation came out that he was fired because his re...

Rate DirectX10 Features in Age of Conan Exclusively Revealed at Games Convention

Original at TechWhack external link    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...

Rate Opinion: Eidos Announce ANOTHER Batman Game

Original at Kotaku external link    Tue, Aug 12

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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...

Rate Today in Joystiq: June 19, 2008Video included in this story.  Click to view.

Original at Joystiq external link    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

Rate Podcast: PCGP Episode 114: Lickable

Original at PC Gamer Podcast external link    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.

Year 2007

 

Rate Opinion: Did We Give Kane & Lynch 5 Stars? [Eidos]

Original at Kotaku external link    Mon, Dec 3

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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...

Rate Nintendo DS Review: Tomb Raider Legend

Original at Blogcritics external link    Mon, Jun 11

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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'...

Year 2006

 

Rate PSP Review: Tomb Raider Legend

Original at Blogcritics external link    Tue, Aug 15

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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...

Rate Tomb Raider 10th Anniversary Edition Cancelled, Announced

Original at Kotaku external link    Sat, Jun 17

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By Michael McWhertor The new game is being developed by Crystal Dynamics, who recently launched Lara Croft Tomb Raider: Legend on Xbox 360, PS2, Xbox, PC and PSP, with versions on Nintendo DS, GBA and GameCube later in 2006. The special '10th Anniversary Edition' of Tomb Raider will be available on PlayStatio...

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