All Eidos Interactive News
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Nosgoth a multiplayer game in the Legacy of Kain universe
But Square Enix's new game won't be appearing at this year's E3. Full Story
- Posted Jun 7, 2013 7:19 pm GMT
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Xbox One disappointment caused by 'lack of focus on games,' says Just Cause boss
Avalanche Studios founder Christofer Sundberg says negativity from Xbox One reveal is likely from a lack of focus on games rather than the console itself. Full Story
- Posted May 28, 2013 2:29 pm GMT
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Legacy of Kain game world name appears on Steam database and AMD patch logs
Patch logs and database made mentions "War of Nosgoth" and "Nosgoth". Full Story
- Posted May 27, 2013 10:01 am GMT
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Lucasfilm registers multiple Star Wars domain names - Report
The list of domain names registered by Lucasfilm includes Star Wars Alliance, Star Wars Rebels, and Wookie Hunters. Full Story
- Posted May 9, 2013 7:00 am GMT
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Arkham City's voice of Batman not returning for Arkham Origins
Developer wants to use a younger voice actor, as the game features Batman in his early years. Full Story
- Posted Apr 29, 2013 12:31 pm GMT
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Just Cause dev says PS4 will 'out-power most PCs for years to come'
Avalanche Studios co-founder says Sony's PlayStation 4 is "a perfect fit for the types of games we do." Full Story
- Posted Mar 11, 2013 3:20 pm GMT
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Hitman HD Trilogy confirmed
Murder-minded $40 three-pack arriving January 29 in North America for Xbox 360 and PS3; Europe and PAL regions February 1. Full Story
- Posted Dec 13, 2012 3:27 pm GMT
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Hitman HD Trilogy due January 29?
Amazon reveals new $40 bundle that will include Hitman 2: Silent Assassin, Hitman Contracts, and Hitman: Blood Money next month. Full Story
- Posted Dec 12, 2012 4:53 pm GMT
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Tomb Raider 1-5 hit Steam
Square Enix releases original action adventure games through Valve's online store for $10 each; Angel of Darkness missing. Full Story
- Posted Nov 29, 2012 3:55 pm GMT
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Soul Reaver to originally be new IP - Naughty Dog director/writer
Crystal Dynamics was initially reluctant to fully adapt original concept into Legacy of Kain franchise. Full Story
- Posted Oct 16, 2012 5:48 am GMT
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Layoffs at Rock Band 3 Wii studio
Backbone Entertainment suffers round of layoffs due to "lower demand for conventional console development"; studio will continue to operate at reduced size. Full Story
- Posted Oct 10, 2012 4:33 pm GMT
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Square Enix opens ad-supported streaming game service
Coreonline offers Mini Ninjas and Hitman: Blood Money in browsers for purchase or commercial breaks; more games planned for future. Full Story
- Posted Aug 29, 2012 7:20 pm GMT
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Rocksteady's next Batman game a stylized prequel - Report
North London developer supposedly adopting new art style for game that details Batman's first meeting with Joker, arriving in 2014 at earliest. Full Story
- Posted Jul 11, 2012 3:44 pm GMT
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Downloadable Final Fantasy VII PC announced
New version of the Square Enix role-playing game to feature achievements, cloud saves, and a cheat option to boost character stats. Full Story
- Posted Jul 5, 2012 4:53 am GMT
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No Final Fantasy VII remake until Square Enix tops original
Square Enix CEO says RPG series would be done for if a remake were made now; company first needs to make a game that beats FFVII in terms of quality, sales. Full Story
- Posted Jun 26, 2012 7:00 pm GMT
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Most FPS games lose money, says TimeSplitters dev
Free Radical founder says Call of Duty and Battlefield are only profitable shooters on market, publishers afraid to pursue projects that don't follow established formula. Full Story
- Posted May 2, 2012 8:32 pm GMT
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Crystal Dynamics rebooting Soul Reaver - Report
Source says Tomb Raider studio bringing back Legacy of Kain vampire action franchise, unannounced IP is an XBLA title. Full Story
- Posted Mar 20, 2012 5:14 pm GMT
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Lego Star Wars franchise sells 30 million
The Lego Group reveals new sales statistics for block-style platforming games based on popular sci-fi universe; contract extended through 2022 with Lucasfilm Ltd. Full Story
- Posted Feb 13, 2012 3:52 pm GMT
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Warren Spector getting Lifetime Achievement award at GDCAs
Thirty-year industry veteran noted for Deus Ex and Epic Mickey to be honored at next month's awards show in San Francisco. Full Story
- Posted Feb 3, 2012 10:26 pm GMT
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Bastion DLC arriving this week
Stranger's Dream DLC to include fully narrated sequence and two gameplay modes; out December 14; free on PC, $1 on XBLA. Full Story
- Posted Dec 12, 2011 5:11 am GMT
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Bastion begins Chrome browser gaming push
Supergiant Games launch indie action game on Chrome Web Store; Square Enix games coming soon. Full Story
- Posted Dec 9, 2011 7:42 pm GMT
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Shippin' Out October 16-22: Batman: Arkham City
WBIE deploys second installment in Caped Crusader-led action adventure as Professor Layton, Rocksmith, Rachet & Clank also head to market. Full Story
- Posted Oct 17, 2011 5:20 pm GMT
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Crytek UK reigniting Homefront
Nottingham-based studio responsible for Haze, TimeSplitters taking on development duties for as-yet-unnamed sequel. Full Story
- Posted Sep 20, 2011 1:04 pm GMT
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Age of Conan doubles revenue since going F2P
Funcom's fantasy MMORPG sees registrations surge by 300,000 since it relaunched as Unchained in May. Full Story
- Posted Aug 11, 2011 5:26 pm GMT
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Avalanche falling on New York
Just Cause developer setting up new, AAA-focused shop in Big Apple; original project for next-gen platforms due in 2014. Full Story
- Posted Jun 15, 2011 8:32 pm GMT
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Age of Conan relaunching free and unrated this summer
Funcom's fantasy MMORPG dropping subscription fee and adding "barbaric and sexy" content, in-game store; sales top 1.4 million; movie tie-in pack in development. Full Story
- Posted May 25, 2011 5:07 pm GMT
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Hitman Absolution confirmed for PC, PS3, Xbox 360
Square Enix launches teaser trailer for next installment in stealth action series; Io Interactive developing. Full Story
- Posted May 10, 2011 6:10 pm GMT
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'Hitman: Absolution' trademarked by Square Enix
Japanese publisher's UK arm files European application to lock down rights for title--is it the name of Hitman 5? Full Story
- Posted Apr 23, 2011 12:35 am GMT
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Deus Ex, Thief designer joins Valve
Half-Life studio adds developer with appropriately acclaimed first-person pedigree in Doug Church. Full Story
- Posted Mar 17, 2011 5:56 pm GMT
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Aussie customs to seize Mortal Kombat imports
Australian Customs and Border Protection Service adds refused classification fighter to blacklist; copies detected to be confiscated, fines up to A$110,000 issued. Full Story
- Posted Mar 15, 2011 7:58 am GMT
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Tomb Raider Trilogy bundles up March 22
PS3-exclusive Lara Croft compilation of Underworld, Anniversary, Legend priced at $40. Full Story
- Posted Jan 7, 2011 5:40 pm GMT
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PS3 Tomb Raider Trilogy unearthed
Crystal Dynamics confirms new Lara Croft three-pack; PlayStation 3 compilation due out next year to include HD Legend, Anniversary, as well as Underworld. Full Story
- Posted Dec 20, 2010 12:12 pm GMT
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New Conan games incoming
Licensing house Paradox Entertainment, talent agency DDM planning to enlist developer, publisher to create new titles based on classic fantasy property. Full Story
- Posted Dec 15, 2010 7:40 pm GMT
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Next Tomb Raider to be origin story
Crystal Dynamics says "forget everything you know about Tomb Raider"; new game will chronicle Lara Croft's first adventure. Full Story
- Posted Dec 6, 2010 5:01 pm GMT
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OnLive launches $10/month gaming plan
Flat-rate PlayPack plan to launch on Jan. 15, 2011; will allow complete access to 40 games, including Prince of Persia, Tomb Raider, F.E.A.R. 2, and more. Full Story
- Posted Dec 2, 2010 9:56 pm GMT
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Hitman studio hit by layoffs
[UPDATE] Industry veteran George Broussard claims Io Interactive has suffered staff reductions; Square Enix confirms. Full Story
- Posted Oct 30, 2010 12:10 am GMT
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Games for Windows Marketplace launches Nov. 15
New PC game store will feature redesigned interface, offer browser-based shopping, and accept Microsoft points from Xbox Live as payment. Full Story
- Posted Oct 22, 2010 5:23 pm GMT
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Just Cause film gets a screenwriter - Report
Turistas writer Michael Ross penning script for upcoming video game film; Eric Eisner’s L + E Pictures also on board alongside producer Adrian Askarieh. Full Story
- Posted Oct 4, 2010 5:04 pm GMT
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Soaking gamers in immersive worlds
QuakeCon 2010: Designers from Bethesda, Human Head, and Arkane talk about drawing players into games, the joys of Red Dead Redemption and Modern Warfare, and how 3D glasses suck. Full Story
- Posted Aug 13, 2010 9:03 pm GMT
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Global MMORPG revs hit $5 billion in 2009 - Study
Strategy Analytics finds Western online game growth slowing due to social, console games; Eastern interest blooms on free-to-play model. Full Story
- Posted Aug 12, 2010 7:10 pm GMT
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Arkham Asylum art director talks mistakes
Develop 2010: Rocksteady's David Hego bemoans detective vision, discusses uncanny valley, gameplay decisions, and how its future game will use more of "augmented reality." Full Story
- Posted Jul 14, 2010 7:16 pm GMT
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Warner Bros. registers 15 Batman domains
Dark Knight publisher goes on potential Arkham Asylum sequel registry spree; titles include "Arkham City," "Grand Delusion," "Ashes of Gotham," "Taste of Villainy," and many more. Full Story
- Posted Jul 12, 2010 9:16 pm GMT
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OnLive woos free Founding Members, launch lineup detailed
E3 2010: On-demand game-streaming service offering chance to get first year on the house; 23 titles slated for June 17 launch; Japanese pubs sign on. Full Story
- Posted Jun 15, 2010 11:39 pm GMT
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The Last Word: June 7-11
Publishers flood pre-E3 week with torrent of game announcements and release dates, while offering looks at the likes of Rock Band 3, DJ Hero 2, Enslaved, and Homefront. Full Story
- Posted Jun 12, 2010 2:03 am GMT
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Warner Bros. appoints head of digital gaming
Publisher creates new executive position to oversee online and downloadable endeavors, names Turbine, Rocksteady, Midway acquisition lead to post. Full Story
- Posted May 26, 2010 11:52 pm GMT
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Final Fantasy sells 5.5 million, Arkham Asylum commits 3.24 million
Square Enix financial report reveals record numbers; Japanese publisher posts profit of Ą9.51 billion ($102.7 million); Dragon Quest IX sells 4.26 million. Full Story
- Posted May 19, 2010 12:28 am GMT
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Shippin' Out May 9-15: Skate 3, Lost Planet 2
EA Sports' latest skateboarding effort joins Capcom's sci-fi shooter, Age of Conan expansion, Batman: Arkham Asylum GOTY edition in stores. Full Story
- Posted May 10, 2010 2:20 pm GMT
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Call of Duty: Vietnam 'confirmed,' debunked
[UPDATE] Silicon Valley blog VentureBeat claims to have learned title of suspected Treyarch installment in series, long rumored to be set in Southeast Asian conflict; Activision reveals title is actually Call of Duty: Black Ops. Full Story
- Posted Apr 29, 2010 10:07 pm GMT
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Halo 3, Tomb Raider: Legend going downloadable
Microsoft schedules weeks of Xbox Live Arcade and Games on Demand releases, headlined by digital debuts for Bungie's sci-fi shooter and Eidos' Lara Croft revamp. Full Story
- Posted Apr 6, 2010 11:05 pm GMT
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Batman: Arkham Asylum scores Best Game, Gameplay BAFTAs
Rocksteady's acclaimed Dark Knight action adventure collects top honors at British awards; Uncharted 2 also wins big with four gongs. Full Story
- Posted Mar 20, 2010 12:33 am GMT
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Arkham Asylum art director on rebooting Batman
GDC 2010: Rocksteady's David Hego explains the approach taken to polishing up the Caped Crusader's tarnished image in games. Full Story
- Posted Mar 13, 2010 12:50 am GMT
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Uncharted 2 scores five at GDC Awards, full video inside
GDC 2010: Naughty Dog's acclaimed shooter nets record number of statuettes, including Game of the Year; Batman: Arkham Asylum upsets in Game Design category; Scribblenauts top handheld; Flower and Farmville also win; Deus Ex 3 trailer debuts. Full Story
- Posted Mar 12, 2010 4:45 am GMT
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Eidos Montreal on designing Deus Ex 3, new trailer debuts
GDC 2010: Art director on how the Icarus myth influenced the cyberpunk prequel, trying to come up with a distinct visual look, and Heavy Rain's scary characters; full trailer and video developer interview inside. Full Story
- Posted Mar 12, 2010 2:57 am GMT
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Warner Bros. acquires majority stake in Rocksteady
Media conglomerate buys into Batman: Arkham Asylum developer to further expand its gaming holdings; studio to be charged with other WB IP. Full Story
- Posted Feb 23, 2010 6:00 pm GMT
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Uncharted 2 rules Interactive Achievement Awards, new Twisted Metal hinted at?
DICE 2010: Naughty Dog's game takes home 10 trophies, including Game of the Year; Scribblenauts top portable, Batman, Modern Warfare 2, Brutal Legend, and Dragon Age also score; presenter David Jaffe says "soon" to drunken heckler demanding details of long-rumored project. Full Story
- Posted Feb 19, 2010 3:25 am GMT
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'Deus Ex: Human Revolution' trademarked
Square Enix registers title with USPTO, EU for use with games, likely revealing title of Eidos Montreal's reboot of sci-fi action RPG series. Full Story
- Posted Feb 10, 2010 1:44 am GMT
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Square Enix nine-month profits jump 48%
Publisher rides Final Fantasy XIII's Japanese launch, Eidos acquisition to ballooning net income of $87 million on $1.51 billion revenues. Full Story
- Posted Feb 9, 2010 7:42 pm GMT
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Uncharted 2 maps out 15 AIAS award noms
Assassin's Creed II, Modern Warfare 2, Batman also earn multiple nods; Activision CEO Bobby Kotick to deliver keynote address at ceremony-hosting summit next month. Full Story
- Posted Jan 22, 2010 7:50 pm GMT
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Uncharted 2 leads GDC Award noms
Naughty Dog's acclaimed action adventure scores seven nods; fellow GOTY hopefuls include Dragon Age, Assassin's Creed II, Batman: Arkham Asylum, Demon's Souls. Full Story
- Posted Jan 20, 2010 7:00 pm GMT
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Batman recommitted to Arkham Asylum
[UPDATE] Sequel to Rocksteady's 2.5-million-unit selling adaptation of iconic DC Comics series is in the works; full trailer inside. Full Story
- Posted Dec 13, 2009 2:45 am GMT
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PSN Store stuffed for Thanksgiving
PlayStation Store Update: Tekken 6, Little Big Planet hit PSP; Madden Arcade, Diner Dash, and Gravity Crash debut on PS3; PSone classics and PSP Minis each get six new games. Full Story
- Posted Nov 25, 2009 9:58 pm GMT
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GameStop Q3 profits hit $52 million, Modern Warfare 2 sets record
World's largest specialty retailer says Infinity Ward's shooter sold 2.5M units in 72 hours at its stores; quarterly earnings hit $1.8 billion. Full Story
- Posted Nov 19, 2009 6:45 pm GMT
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Age of Conan expansion due before July
Funcom says Rise of the Godslayer add-on for fantasy MMORPG will arrive during the first half of 2010; reports Q3 loss of $9.6M on revenue of $5.7M. Full Story
- Posted Nov 18, 2009 8:53 pm GMT
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Kane & Lynch 2: Dog Days due in 2010
Square Enix confirms Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, and PC sequel to 2007's Dead Men will be set in the Shanghai underworld. Full Story
- Posted Nov 18, 2009 3:28 pm GMT
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Square Enix sales jump 33.2%, profits fall 55.7%
Publisher takes in $998 million as Dragon Quest IX sells 4 million, Batman Arkham Asylum 2.63 million, Kingdom Hearts 385/2 1.22 million. Full Story
- Posted Nov 5, 2009 8:23 pm GMT
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ChartSpot: September 2009
Aion, Champions Online debut atop NPD's monthly PC rankings, while Kingdom Hearts 358/2, Scribblenauts, and NHL 10 and in bottom half of top 20; [UPDATE] Need for Speed Shift moves under 293K on PS3/360. Full Story
- Posted Oct 21, 2009 1:42 am GMT
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Sept. US game sales nearly flat, PS3 beats Wii, 360 - NPD
$1.28 billion haul, 1% growth ends months of double-digit decline; Sony's console sells 491,000 systems; Halo 3: ODST sells 1.52 million units; analyst split on implications. Full Story
- Posted Oct 20, 2009 12:10 am GMT
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PSP Go launch adds 100+ games to PSN
New handheld's debut accompanied by first PSP Minis, debuts of PixelJunk Monsters, Thexder Neo, sales on Puzzle Quest, Prinny, and more; full list and price breakdown inside. Full Story
- Posted Oct 1, 2009 6:20 pm GMT
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Age of Conan dev cutting staff by 20%, Secret World delayed
Following Canadian expansion announcement, Funcom "better aligns" workforce on financial concerns; modern-day magic-themed MMOG pushed "some months." Full Story
- Posted Sep 29, 2009 5:48 pm GMT
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Batman: Arkham Asylum commits 2.5 million
Eidos, WBIE, and Rocksteady's well-received action adventure secures double-platinum-plus milestone following last week's PC release. Full Story
- Posted Sep 21, 2009 9:55 pm GMT
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AU Shippin' Out September 21-25: Halo 3: ODST
Shock Troopers hit the ground with the launch of the latest Halo franchise instalment. Full Story
- Posted Sep 21, 2009 7:33 am GMT
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Tomb Raider creator departs Crystal Dynamics
Toby Gard leaves Square Enix studio after nine months leading development on unannounced project, establishes independent consultancy firm. Full Story
- Posted Sep 15, 2009 10:14 pm GMT
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ChartSpot: August 2009
Madden, Wii Sports Resort, Batman stand atop console top 20, while the Sims and World of Warcraft duke it out for PC supremacy...again. Full Story
- Posted Sep 14, 2009 9:43 pm GMT
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Shippin' Out: Sept. 13-19: Marvel UA 2, Need for Speed: Shift
Busy week sees Activision's action RPG sequel and EA's arcade-style racer slide into stores with Scribblenauts, NHL games, Wet, PC ports of Batman, Red Faction, Resident Evil 5. Full Story
- Posted Sep 14, 2009 2:11 pm GMT
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Aussie game charts: August 31-September 6
Gotham's Dark Knight falls short to a Frisbee dog and fitness game. Full Story
- Posted Sep 11, 2009 3:30 am GMT
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NPD: US game industry slips 16% in August, PS3 sales nearly double
1.9M units of EA's footballer couldn't prevent double-digit decline; analysts believe Sony has hit "sweet spot" with $299 PS3 Slim; Arkham Asylum, Wii Sports Resort score, while Wolfenstein, G.I. Joe flop. Full Story
- Posted Sep 11, 2009 12:07 am GMT
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Batman nears 2 million as Warner realigns DC
Production house reorganizes venerable comics publisher to better leverage characters across games, TV, film; Arkham Asylum already double-platinum. Full Story
- Posted Sep 10, 2009 7:20 pm GMT
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Analysts augur 10-14% August sales slide
Madden launch not expected to prevent sixth straight month of slumping software sales; Pachter predicts Wii price cut by November, industry-watchers split on impact of PS3 price drop. Full Story
- Posted Sep 9, 2009 7:49 pm GMT
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Shippin' Out Sept. 6-12: Beatles: Rock Band, Dirt 2
The Fab Four make their game debut alongside Codemasters' off-road racer, IL-2 Sturmovik, PS3 Trine, and Little Big Planet: GOTY edition. Full Story
- Posted Sep 7, 2009 4:48 pm GMT
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Funcom breaks ground in Montreal
Norwegian dev taps Canadian incentives for new studio to work on Age of Conan expansion, new MMORPG The Secret World. Full Story
- Posted Sep 1, 2009 11:39 pm GMT
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AU Shippin' Out August 31-September 4: Batman: Arkham Asylum
The Caped Crusader brings his vigilante justice to the PS3 and 360 this week. Full Story
- Posted Aug 31, 2009 6:58 am GMT
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Shippin' Out Aug. 23-29: Arkham Asylum, Dissidia
Eidos' comic-book action-adventure game committed to X360, PS3; Square Enix's Final Fantasy 3D fighter hits PSP, with Professor Layton rolling onto DS and Metroid Prime Trilogy for Wii. Full Story
- Posted Aug 24, 2009 12:21 am GMT
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Smash Cars peels out in PSN update
RC racer arrives with Bloody Roar and Warriors Orochi; Andy Dick in Pain, BlazBlue charges for downloadable colors. Full Story
- Posted Aug 21, 2009 1:17 am GMT
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Age of Conan expands with Rise of the Godslayer
First expansion to Funcom's M-rated PC MMO RPG will be playable during this week's GamesCom in Cologne, Germany. Full Story
- Posted Aug 19, 2009 12:27 am GMT
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Mini Ninjas infiltrates stores Sept. 8
Hitman developer IO Interactive's newest E10+-rated effort heads to 360, PS3, Wii, DS, and PC next month. Full Story
- Posted Aug 13, 2009 6:39 pm GMT
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Arkham Asylum dev attached to Hitman 5
Actor's online resume indicates Rocksteady Studios may have taken over development of new installment in IO's hired assassin franchise. Full Story
- Posted Aug 11, 2009 11:53 pm GMT
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Hitman film producer picks up Just Cause rights - Report
Variety says Adrian Askarieh has secured film license for Avalanche Software's free-roaming, adrenaline-filled action adventure. Full Story
- Posted Aug 11, 2009 2:13 am GMT
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PC Batman: Arkham Asylum confined until Sept. 15
Eidos confirms desktop installment in Dark Knight's upcoming action adventure will trail console editions; will integrate Nvidia's PhysX technology. Full Story
- Posted Aug 6, 2009 11:10 pm GMT
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Full XBL Games on Demand list, avatar wardrobe revealed
[UPDATE] Call of Duty 2, Elder Scrolls IV, and 22 other full 360 titles available at launch; Adidas, Quiksilver, Gears of War 2, Halo 3 duds added to virtual clothier. Full Story
- Posted Aug 5, 2009 8:57 pm GMT
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Square Enix retires Eidos publishing label
Japanese pub consolidates operations in Europe and NA, confirming some headcount reduction; British company's name will live on through dev studios. Full Story
- Posted Jul 7, 2009 7:15 pm GMT
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Epic likely not Natal-izing shooters - Bleszinski
Gears of War design director Cliff Bleszinski says his company will "likely" stick with "classic control interface," but thinks hybrid controller/motion-capture schemes have potential. Full Story
- Posted Jul 7, 2009 12:36 am GMT
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Square Enix launches teaser countdown
Latest attempt at viral marketing shows a pastoral view, faint MIDI music, and the number "4"--leading some to link page to "4 Warriors of Light" trademark. Full Story
- Posted Jun 27, 2009 2:26 am GMT
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'Most influential' Age of Conan update launches
Gangs of Tarantia patch adds new area, makes fundamental changes to Funcom's M-rated MMOG. Full Story
- Posted Jun 24, 2009 11:14 pm GMT
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Spot On: British game-ratings changes broken down
Restrictions to be harsher--and legally binding--under just-adopted PEGI system; new body being set up to focus on selecting which games will be banned in the UK. Full Story
- Posted Jun 18, 2009 9:00 pm GMT
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Tomb Raider creator leading Crystal Dynamics team
LinkedIn profile reveals Toby Gard has been named design lead on Lara Croft keeper's upcoming unannounced project. Full Story
- Posted Jun 18, 2009 6:50 pm GMT
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Nintendo, Blizzard, Ubi Montreal top game devs
Japanese, Californian, and Quebecois shops ranked as most powerful studios by Game Developer magazine; Rockstar North, EA Canada, Konami, Valve, Epic, EA Tiburon, and Treyarch round out top 10. Full Story
- Posted Jun 16, 2009 9:33 pm GMT
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Crystal Dynamics staffing up for 'AAA franchise'
Following two rounds of headcount cuts, Tomb Raider: Underworld dev posts job req for Senior Art Director to work on "one of the most prestigious" series. Full Story
- Posted Jun 16, 2009 6:45 pm GMT
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Batman: Arkham Asylum committed to Aug. 25
Eidos and WBIE's Rocksteady-developed action adventure swoops to retail on 360, PS3, PC this fall; Europe locked away August 28. Full Story
- Posted May 29, 2009 10:22 pm GMT
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AU Shippin' Out May 25-29: Guitar Hero: Metallica
Activision's second band-centric Guitar Hero comes down under. Full Story
- Posted May 25, 2009 8:39 am GMT
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Funcom Q1 profits rebound
Age of Conan developer income $1.47 million in the black as January-March earnings rise to $7.7 million. Full Story
- Posted May 19, 2009 1:45 am GMT
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Thief 4 officially uncloaked
Eidos Montreal crafting the cutpurse Garrett's new adventure; release date, platforms, gameplay details still under wraps. Full Story
- Posted May 11, 2009 3:45 pm GMT
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Shippin' Out May 10-16: Battlestations: Pacific, Sacred 2 360/PS3
Eidos' WWII naval-war sim and CDV's RPG join Pirates vs. Ninjas Dodgeball, Civilization IV: The Complete Edition, and Shin Megami Tensei: Devil Summoner 2: Raidou Kuzunoha vs. King Abaddon on the week's docket. Full Story
- Posted May 10, 2009 8:26 pm GMT
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Guitar Hero TV show, Call of Duty movie under consideration - Report
Activision looking to translate its rhythm game, war action series into small- and big-screen properties, claims the Hollywood Reporter; concert tour also a possibility. Full Story
- Posted May 8, 2009 7:07 pm GMT
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AU Shippin' Out April 27-May 1: X-Men Origins: Wolverine
Movie-related games dominate the week's releases down under. Full Story
- Posted Apr 27, 2009 7:52 am GMT
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Square Enix closes on Eidos, Final Fantasy sells 85 million
RPG-heavy Japanese company completes its acquisition of UK publisher; sales breakdowns also reveal Dragon Quest sells 47M, Tomb Raider 30M. Full Story
- Posted Apr 23, 2009 8:01 pm GMT
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GDC 2009: Fallout 3 lead opens game design vault
GOTY winner Emil Pagliarulo reminisces about Looking Glass, talks about playing Dead Rising with his 5 year old, and reveals the canceled level that was too big for the sprawling RPG. Full Story
- Posted Mar 27, 2009 10:23 pm GMT
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Eidos shareholders approve Square Enix buyout
Tomb Raider publisher easily secures majority of stock-owner approval for Japanese company's takeover bid. Full Story
- Posted Mar 27, 2009 5:40 pm GMT
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GDC 2009: Fallout 3, LBP win big at GDCAs, Modern Warfare 2 teased
[UPDATE] Media Molecule walks away with the most Game Developers Choice Awards, but Bethesda's postapocalyptic RPG takes the top prize; Infinity Ward's next game due Nov. 10; full video coverage inside. Full Story
- Posted Mar 26, 2009 2:05 am GMT
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Study: MMOG revs top $1.4 billion in 2008
Screen Digest research finds online gaming market rose 22 percent last year in NA, Europe; World of Warcraft leads top 10 list in terms of spending. Full Story
- Posted Mar 25, 2009 1:07 am GMT
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Battlestations: Pacific raises anchor May 12
Eidos confirms deployment papers for WWII sea-and-air combat game on the Xbox 360 and PC. Full Story
- Posted Mar 12, 2009 10:05 pm GMT
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Eidos to be Squared by May
Publisher lays out timeline for completion of Square Enix acquisition, expects to be wholly owned by Japanese RPG maker as of April 22. Full Story
- Posted Mar 4, 2009 9:44 pm GMT
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Tomb Raider buoys Eidos' six-month results
Crystal Dynamics' latest multiplatform Lara Croft adventure sells 1.5 million through December 31; publisher revs rise 27 percent to Ł80.3 million. Full Story
- Posted Feb 27, 2009 5:21 pm GMT
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Square Enix increases stake in Eidos
Japanese publisher's Ł9.39 million buyout of 29.35 million shares puts it in control of more than one third of financially lagging British publisher. Full Story
- Posted Feb 24, 2009 6:51 pm GMT
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Funcom CFO resigns as full-year losses hit $33.8 million
Executive exits as Age of Conan creator suffers $23 million fourth-quarter shortfall. Full Story
- Posted Feb 23, 2009 8:41 pm GMT
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Square Enix bids for Eidos
Tomb Raider publisher's board accepts £84.3 million offer, unanimously recommends deal to shareholders. Full Story
- Posted Feb 12, 2009 11:39 am GMT
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Call of Duty 4 tops BAFTA nominees
Modern Warfare nets seven nods in extended Brit game awards; GTAIV, Fable II, Little Big Planet. Full Story
- Posted Feb 11, 2009 1:06 am GMT
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Little Big Planet, Braid lead GDC Award noms
PS3 platformer leads Game Developers Choice Awards finalists with seven nods; puzzler takes five; Fallout 3, Left 4 Dead, MGS4 also nominated. Full Story
- Posted Feb 9, 2009 7:58 pm GMT
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Crytek metabolizes Free Radical
PC first-person-shooter developer acquires the remnants of studio behind TimeSplitters and Haze, redubs it Crytek UK. Full Story
- Posted Feb 4, 2009 5:47 pm GMT
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Little Big Planet tops AIAS noms
Sony Europe's sandbox platformer receives 10 nods for 12th Annual Interactive Achievement Awards, to be handed out Feb. 19 at the DICE Summit in Vegas. Full Story
- Posted Jan 23, 2009 11:09 pm GMT
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Io deploys Mini Ninjas
Hitman developer preps E10+ action adventure for release on 360, PS3, Wii, DS, PC this fall. Full Story
- Posted Jan 20, 2009 8:03 pm GMT
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Eidos in acquisition talks
Tomb Raider publisher says it has entered "very early stage" of buyout discussions with mystery suitor. Full Story
- Posted Jan 16, 2009 1:43 am GMT
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Tomb Raider dev trimmed, makeover planned?
Crystal Dynamics reportedly lays off 30 as Eidos considers a new image after Underworld fails to meet goals. Full Story
- Posted Jan 12, 2009 11:32 pm GMT
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Funcom slashes Age of Conan servers
Norwegian MMOG developer plans to reduce Hyborian Age realm count from 49 to 18 beginning this week. Full Story
- Posted Jan 12, 2009 6:10 pm GMT
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Tomb Raider sales fall short, Eidos shares plummet
Underworld's 1.5 million units sold worldwide fails to meet publisher's expectations; stock price drops 30 percent in response. Full Story
- Posted Jan 9, 2009 12:53 pm GMT
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Warner Bros. snaps up more Eidos shares
US media conglomerate purchases 10 million shares of beleaguered UK publisher; takes overall stake to more than 19 percent. Full Story
- Posted Dec 15, 2008 12:14 pm GMT
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AU Shippin' Out December 8-12: Prince of Persia
Save the world and dance your way through high school--just a typical week in Australian game releases. Full Story
- Posted Dec 8, 2008 8:30 am GMT
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SCi renamed Eidos as buyout rumors swirl
British publisher assumes subsidiary's moniker as demi-tabloid The Daily Mail restokes EA, Ubisoft takeover speculation. Full Story
- Posted Dec 2, 2008 9:57 pm GMT
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AU Shippin' Out December 1-5: Grand Theft Auto IV PC
Get ready to break the law on the mean streets of Liberty City, solve puzzles to save the world, and reunite with some old animal friends with this week's Aussie game releases. Full Story
- Posted Dec 1, 2008 6:34 am GMT
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Age of Conan creator axes staff
Funcom confirms "cost efficiency and reorganization of certain teams" has led to an unspecified number of layoffs. Full Story
- Posted Nov 25, 2008 10:02 pm GMT
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Shippin' Out Nov. 16-22: Left 4 Dead, Animal Crossing
MK vs. DC Universe, Shaun White Snowboarding, Lips, Tomb Raider Underworld, NFS Undercover, Rabbids TV Party, New Xbox Experience all launch this week. Full Story
- Posted Nov 17, 2008 9:38 pm GMT
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Microsoft mulls full PC game downloads
GFW - Live interface update lands tomorrow, desktop Marketplace slated for December; Fallout 3 DLC first in the hopper. Full Story
- Posted Nov 13, 2008 1:57 am GMT
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Shippin' Out Nov. 9-15: Wrath of the Lich King
Retail shelves brace for impact, as headliners join Call of Duty: World at War, Mirror's Edge, WWE SmackDown vs. Raw, PES, Star Wars The Clone Wars, and more. Full Story
- Posted Nov 10, 2008 8:58 pm GMT
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Shippin' Out Nov. 2-8: Gears 2, Resistance 2
It's an explosive week, literally, as headliners join EndWar, James Bond: Quantum of Solace, AC/DC Rock Band Track Pack, and more. Full Story
- Posted Nov 3, 2008 7:06 pm GMT
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Report: Avalanche Studios to half staff
Just Cause outfit prepares to pink-slip 77 of 160 as two game contracts valued at $34 million fall through; Just Cause 2, The Hunter remain on track. Full Story
- Posted Oct 28, 2008 10:17 pm GMT
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Championship Manager moves to April kickoff
Next version of the football management simulator in development, set for 2009 release. Full Story
- Posted Oct 23, 2008 3:53 pm GMT
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Tomb Raider unearths exclusive XBL DLC
Eidos' Underworld will see Lara Croft exploring six hours' worth of additional content on Microsoft's platform beginning this holiday season. Full Story
- Posted Oct 6, 2008 8:24 pm GMT
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Age of Conan servers being consolidated
Funcom merging NA, Euro servers to ensure "more healthy populations"; DX10 support heads to external testing. Full Story
- Posted Sep 30, 2008 1:40 am GMT
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Market freefall drags down game stocks
Publishers not immune from biggest one-day Dow Jones Index drop in history; EA, Activision Blizzard hit in US, Ubisoft clobbered overseas. Full Story
- Posted Sep 29, 2008 11:59 pm GMT
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Warhammer OL hits 500K subscribers
Mythic's long-awaited massively multiplayer fantasy role-playing game gets a half-million sign-ups in just one week; EA claims game is "fastest-selling new MMO of all time." Full Story
- Posted Sep 26, 2008 5:25 pm GMT
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AGDC 2008: Q&A: Age of Conan battles on
Funcom product director Jorgen Tharaldsen sits down with GameSpot to provide a postlaunch update on the publisher's M-rated MMOG. Full Story
- Posted Sep 20, 2008 1:03 am GMT
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Age of Conan gets new king
Funcom cofounder and game director Gaute Godager resigns after 16 years with company; Anarchy Online producer named as replacement. Full Story
- Posted Sep 17, 2008 8:28 pm GMT
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Eidos racks up Ł99.1m in losses
London-based publisher puts troubled year of "transformation" behind it, recommits to releasing Tomb Raider Underworld in November. Full Story
- Posted Sep 15, 2008 5:51 pm GMT
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Age of Conan expanding in '09
Funcom tells Leipzig audience that it is "aiming" to release the first retail add-on to its popular fantasy MMORPG sometime next year; first teaser art raises possibility of Khitai addition. Full Story
- Posted Aug 22, 2008 8:15 pm GMT
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AU Shippin' Out August 18-August 22: Space Siege
Save the human race from extinction. Full Story
- Posted Aug 18, 2008 9:00 am GMT
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Funcom financials hail King Conan
MMOG developer's Q2 earnings see 694 percent surge in revenue--but sharply increased loss; 1.2 million units now shipped, 415,000 players online. Full Story
- Posted Aug 15, 2008 9:00 pm GMT
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Batman committed to Arkham Asylum
[UPDATE] Warner Bros., Eidos, and Rocksteady bringing Bioshock-like action game featuring the Joker to PS3, 360, and PC in 2009. Full Story
- Posted Aug 12, 2008 11:18 pm GMT
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Develop 08: Rockstar rocks award ceremony
Rockstar endowed with four gongs by UK industry magazine; Nintendo wins "publishing hero," Traveller's Tales best use of a license. Full Story
- Posted Jul 31, 2008 5:41 pm GMT
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Develop 08: Traveller's Tales on making children cry
The developers share some of the lessons learnt in developing Lego Star Wars, Indiana Jones, and Batman at the Brighton conference. Full Story
- Posted Jul 30, 2008 4:57 pm GMT
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AU Shippin' Out July 7-July 11: Devil May Cry 4
It's a quiet week for releases down under. Full Story
- Posted Jul 7, 2008 8:51 am GMT
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Shellshock 2 banned in Australia
Vietnam War-era horror FPS refused classification in Australia due to high levels of violence; Atari says no appeal currently planned. Full Story
- Posted Jun 30, 2008 7:47 am GMT
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Tomb Raider: Underworld due in November
Newly launched portal reveals Lara Croft's latest adventure will arrive on the 360, PS3, PS2, DS, Wii this holiday season. Full Story
- Posted Jun 24, 2008 12:48 am GMT
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Limbo of the Lost devs respond to plagiarism charges
Studio accused of stealing from other games apologizes, says it was unaware that outsourced talent was submitting copied content. Full Story
- Posted Jun 23, 2008 10:18 pm GMT
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Levine to keynote UK's Develop
BioShock's big daddy will deliver postmortem; Lionhead's Peter Molyneux, Traveller's Tales' Jonathan Smith, Frontier's David Braben also speaking. Full Story
- Posted Jun 20, 2008 3:09 pm GMT
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Wii owners must Escape the Museum
Hidden-objects PC game coming to Nintendo's console this holiday season for $19.99; Sierra sets Interpol after Xbox Live. Full Story
- Posted Jun 19, 2008 4:39 pm GMT
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Shippin' Out June 16-20: Secret Agent Clank, Spore CC
Console gaming takes a week off, as headliners joins classic gaming staples Space Invaders Extreme on DS, PSP, Arkanoid on Nintendo's handheld; free trial of Maxis' sim-everything. Full Story
- Posted Jun 16, 2008 8:10 pm GMT
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Limbo in limbo after plagiarism outcry
Tri Synergy pulls Majestic Studios' controversy-laden adventure game from online and retail stores after screenshot comparison furor. Full Story
- Posted Jun 12, 2008 12:12 pm GMT
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PC game accused of purloining Oblivion assets
Limbo of the Lost allegedly borrows environments from Bethesda's latest Elder Scrolls game; publisher caught unawares, developer unreachable. Full Story
- Posted Jun 12, 2008 12:52 am GMT
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AU Shippin' Out June 10-13: Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots
Two big console exclusives released on the same day. Full Story
- Posted Jun 10, 2008 8:23 am GMT
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Shippin' Out June 9-13: Metal Gear Solid 4
Guns of the Patriots locked and loaded for PlayStation 3 launch; Prizefighter 360 and Dragon Ball Z: Burst Limit also on tap. Full Story
- Posted Jun 10, 2008 1:49 am GMT
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Age of Conan ships 1 million
Unrepentantly bloody fantasy RPG lays claim to the title of "biggest MMO launch since World of Warcraft" after topping best-seller lists in the US and Europe. Full Story
- Posted Jun 6, 2008 10:17 pm GMT
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Bruce Willis to be Kane'd?
Action star in negotiations to appear in the movie of the Eidos game; Billy Bob Thornton rumoured to be Lynch. Full Story
- Posted Jun 4, 2008 12:29 pm GMT
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Shippin' Out May 26-30: Console Quake Wars, PC Mass Effect
Cross-platform ports loom large in retailer lists for holiday-shortened week; Lost Planet Colonies and Death Jr. Wii also hit stores. Full Story
- Posted May 27, 2008 11:15 pm GMT
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Age of Conan slays 400,000
Funcom's Hyborian Age-themed MMOG for PC hits milestone one week after official launch. Full Story
- Posted May 27, 2008 6:44 pm GMT
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AU Shippin' Out May 19-23: Luxor: Pharaoh's Challenge
Codemasters launches its casual-games range. Full Story
- Posted May 26, 2008 7:43 am GMT
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UK Shippin' Out May 23: Rock Band
Blighty finally gets Harmonix' multiperipheral rhythm game--but only on the 360; PS3s get Haze'd, and Age of Conan storms onto PCs. Full Story
- Posted May 23, 2008 11:22 am GMT
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Shippin' Out May 19-23: Wii Fit, Age of Conan, Haze
Headliners join Penny Arcade Adventures on XBLA, SingStar on PS3, and Lost Planet redux on 360, PC. Full Story
- Posted May 19, 2008 11:40 pm GMT
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Age of Conan fans plunder Collector's Edition
Special edition of massively multiplayer online game has sold out, with 111,000 copies destined to reach gamers' hands at launch. Full Story
- Posted May 19, 2008 5:53 pm GMT
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AU Shippin' Out May 19-29: Haze
Ubisoft's long-awaited shooter finally arrives on the PS3. Full Story
- Posted May 19, 2008 8:58 am GMT
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Funcom: Everything going 'according to plan'
Age of Conan developer not concerned with pretax losses, boasts 1 million signups for the game's beta. Full Story
- Posted May 13, 2008 4:25 pm GMT
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Codemasters snags F1 licence
British publisher in pole position for the 2009 Formula One season with exclusive deal to develop F1-licensed titles. Full Story
- Posted May 9, 2008 12:43 pm GMT
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Shippin' Out May 5-9: Boom Blox
Nintendo puzzlers loom large as Spielberg-supervised Wii game arrives alongside Crosswords DS and Virtual Console Pokemon Puzzle League. Full Story
- Posted May 6, 2008 1:33 am GMT
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NCsoft, Foundation 9 bypass E3 '08
[UPDATE 2] Following Activision/Vivendi's departure from the ESA, more studios say they will not be attending this year's E3 Media & Business Summit; id status unclear. Full Story
- Posted May 2, 2008 8:33 pm GMT
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SCi rebuffs Infogrames' advances
Atari's parent company confirms offer for Eidos parent, which declined to entertain current proposal. Full Story
- Posted Apr 30, 2008 3:20 pm GMT
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Shippin' Out April 27-May 2: Grand Theft Auto IV
Rockstar Games' highly anticipated open-world action game finally arrives at retail, scares off most of the competition. Full Story
- Posted Apr 29, 2008 1:04 am GMT
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AU Shippin' Out April 28-May 2: Grand Theft Auto IV
GTAIV launches down under. Full Story
- Posted Apr 28, 2008 12:17 pm GMT
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SCi raises $119M in share sale
Warner Bros. increases stake in ailing publisher to 20 percent, enters NA distribution agreement following substantial placing and open offer. Full Story
- Posted Apr 25, 2008 7:21 pm GMT
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PC Age of Conan golden, priced
[UPDATE] Funcom confirms classic-fantasy-inspired MMORPG in production prior to May 20 launch; $50 game will cost $15 per month to play. Full Story
- Posted Apr 24, 2008 1:12 am GMT
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SCi rebuffs mystery suitor
Eidos parent refuses offer from unnamed third party, saying it undervalued the company and wouldn't fix finances. Full Story
- Posted Apr 23, 2008 8:59 pm GMT
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AU Shippin' Out April 21-April 25: Mario Kart Wii
Can you handle 150cc of raw power? Full Story
- Posted Apr 21, 2008 7:47 am GMT
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Hitman devs go solo with Reto-Moto
Denmark-based studio that begat IO Interactive reforms to focus on "innovative online entertainment software." Full Story
- Posted Apr 11, 2008 7:18 pm GMT
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Kane and Lynch ads belatedly banned in UK
Advertising Standards Authority upholds complaints about the UK advertising campaign for Eidos' violent shooter...months after its release. Full Story
- Posted Apr 9, 2008 5:07 pm GMT
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Wacky Races boosts onto DS, Wii
Eidos announces plans to resurrect the popular cartoon into a new video game coming this June. Full Story
- Posted Mar 12, 2008 1:03 pm GMT
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SCi slashes 200 jobs, 14 games
CEO says "SCi is in need of immediate change" as company sheds 25 percent of headcount, drops more than a dozen in-development projects. Full Story
- Posted Feb 29, 2008 7:03 pm GMT
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Eidos reassumes Battlestations
Sequel to Eidos' tactical strategy game expands beyond Battle of Midway with US- and Japanese-specific single-player campaigns. Full Story
- Posted Feb 28, 2008 8:08 pm GMT
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AU Shippin' Out February 18-February 22: Unreal Tournament 3
M-m-m-m-monster kill! Full Story
- Posted Feb 18, 2008 5:57 am GMT
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Shippin' Out February 11-15: Lost Odyssey, Professor Layton
Japanese RPG and puzzle-mystery games lead a wave of new releases including Wipeout Pulse for PSP, 360 Dark Messiah of Might and Magic. Full Story
- Posted Feb 12, 2008 12:06 am GMT
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Eidos bounds onto brain-bending bandwagon
Dr Reiner Knizia's Brainbenders set to take gamers on a "mental journey." Full Story
- Posted Feb 8, 2008 12:17 pm GMT
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Funcom revenues fall on Age of Conan delay
The Oslo, Norway-based company reports increased losses over last year's fourth quarter, but insists this was "anticipated." Full Story
- Posted Feb 6, 2008 4:39 pm GMT
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Lara Croft's Underworld descent confirmed, detailed
Eidos' new Tomb Raider game will feature iconic heroine exploring Mayan ruins in Mexico. Full Story
- Posted Feb 1, 2008 5:00 pm GMT
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Spot On: Guinness World Records Gamer's Edition
The legendary book of records' compilation of game factoids is due out next month; GameSpot samples some of its interesting informational tidbits. Full Story
- Posted Jan 30, 2008 4:38 pm GMT
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Eidos creating Monster Lab for Wii, DS
The Tomb Raider publisher is hard at work on a new action RPG game. Full Story
- Posted Jan 30, 2008 2:43 pm GMT
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AU Shippin' Out January 22-January 1: Rez HD
Another cult hit makes its way to Xbox Live Arcade. Full Story
- Posted Jan 29, 2008 4:29 am GMT
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Funcom announces further Conan delay
The barbarian's Hyborian Adventures is set back once more to add the final "polish"; PC edition due out May 20. Full Story
- Posted Jan 21, 2008 2:59 pm GMT
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SCi CEO quits
Eidos parent chief Jane Cavanagh resigns after buyout talks crumble and major title delays, shares spike after replacement publicly named. Full Story
- Posted Jan 18, 2008 5:09 pm GMT
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Highlander officially quickening PS3, 360, PC
Following numerous leaks, Eidos announces its forthcoming fantasy-action game, inspired by the film and television series of the same name. Full Story
- Posted Jan 18, 2008 12:29 am GMT
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Report: SCi execs in peril
Sunday Times says investors want the Eidos parent company's founder/CEO and other upper management to step down. Full Story
- Posted Jan 14, 2008 6:51 pm GMT
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SCi shares plummet
Eidos parent company's stock falls to an 18-year low after takeover talks end. Full Story
- Posted Jan 11, 2008 12:49 pm GMT
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SCi ends takeover talks
UK-based publisher terminates sell-off talks due to unlikeness to achieve "full value"; Tomb Raider: Underworld confirmed for Q4 2008. Full Story
- Posted Jan 11, 2008 12:43 am GMT
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Spot On: GameSpot on Gerstmann
SPECIAL REPORT: Following days of controversy and the first post-Jeff podcast, GameSpot answers burning questions about the most controversial staff change in its history. Full Story
- Posted Dec 5, 2007 6:25 pm GMT
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AU Shippin' Out December 3-December 7: Uncharted: Drake's Fortune
Two big games for the PlayStation 3 in Australia this week. Full Story
- Posted Dec 3, 2007 6:46 am GMT
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Vivendi merges with Activision in $18.9B deal
Game industry sees paradigm shift as number two and number three independent game publishers ally to form "Activision Blizzard"; Vivendi to control 52 percent stake. Full Story
- Posted Dec 2, 2007 6:14 pm GMT
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Eidos trademarks Tomb Raider Underworld
Publisher lays claim to seedy and/or subterranean sounding name for upcoming Lara Croft adventure. Full Story
- Posted Nov 30, 2007 11:20 pm GMT
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Q&A: Assassin's Creed composer Jesper Kyd
Danish soundtrack producer and writer talks about creating intense and epic tracks for Ubisoft's latest, as well as Eidos' violent shooter Kane & Lynch. Full Story
- Posted Nov 13, 2007 11:24 pm GMT
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Shippin' Out November 12-16: Super Mario Galaxy, Assassin's Creed, Crysis
Trio of games headlines crowded week alongside Kane & Lynch, new entries for Need for Speed, Area 51, WWE SmackDown, Rayman Raving Rabbids. Full Story
- Posted Nov 12, 2007 8:29 pm GMT
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Warner Bros. telling Traveller's Tales
Cash-flush game arm of multimedia conglomerate acquires British developer of Lego Star Wars, Lego Batman, and Bionicle Heroes. Full Story
- Posted Nov 8, 2007 10:02 pm GMT
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Kane & Lynch's gold heist moved up to Nov. 14
Eidos announces that Io's cooperative crime shooter has stormed the factory, and will arrive on the PS3, PC, and Xbox 360 nearly a week early. Full Story
- Posted Oct 31, 2007 7:09 pm GMT
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AU Shippin' Out October 29-November 2: Naruto, TimeShift, and Hellgate: London
TimeShift finally comes out. Full Story
- Posted Oct 29, 2007 7:30 am GMT
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GameCity '07: Smith disassembles Lego Star Wars
TT Games producer drops into Nottingham to talk about Lego Star Wars: The Complete Saga, the forthcoming installment in the toy/sci-fi crossover franchise. Full Story
- Posted Oct 28, 2007 1:18 pm GMT
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Lara Croft raiding Wii Nov. 13
10th anniversary edition of iconic heroine's classic adventure hits Nintendo's console next month. Full Story
- Posted Oct 25, 2007 1:33 am GMT
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Shippin' Out October 22-26: Ratchet & Clank, Jericho, Conan, Phoenix Wright
The week's headliners joined by Namco Bandai's Ace Combat 6, Naruto on the Wii and DS, Eye of Judgment, and Zack & Wiki, among many others. Full Story
- Posted Oct 22, 2007 10:35 pm GMT
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Tomb Raider: Anniversary 360 dated
Retail version of revamped game hits North American shelves October 23, with European release set for three days later. Full Story
- Posted Oct 17, 2007 8:33 pm GMT
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Games for Windows reenLivening November
PC-oriented online service getting offline achievements and UI revamp next month. Full Story
- Posted Oct 10, 2007 1:20 am GMT
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AU Shippin' Out October 8-October 12: Project Gotham Racing 4, The Legend of Zelda: The Phantom Hourglass
Link's latest adventure makes its way down under. Full Story
- Posted Oct 8, 2007 9:37 am GMT
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SCi reveals lower revs, new Hitman, Tomb Raider
Eidos parent SCi touts sequels during downbeat earnings report, says PS3 price cut needed. Full Story
- Posted Sep 27, 2007 8:25 pm GMT
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Kane & Lynch breaking and entering Nov. 20
Eidos to bring third-person action game to Xbox 360, PS3, and PC shelves on same day as Mass Effect, Uncharted: Drake's Fortune. Full Story
- Posted Sep 26, 2007 6:43 pm GMT
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Report: Eidos parent draws more suitors
The Times suggests Time Warner and an unnamed Chinese company have joined Ubisoft in placing bids to acquire SCi Entertainment. Full Story
- Posted Sep 24, 2007 10:14 pm GMT
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Spot On: PAX 2007
Penny Arcade Expo brings entertainment in spades as average-Joe attendees dig into playable previews, Q&A-style developer panels, and nerdcore musicfest. Full Story
- Posted Aug 28, 2007 1:14 am GMT
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GC '07: Best of GC winners revealed
Awards from the Leipzig Games Convention set Crysis, BioShock, PES 2008, Mario & Sonic on top of their respective platforms. Full Story
- Posted Aug 27, 2007 11:18 pm GMT
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PAX '07: Day 1 wrap-up
The comic-strip-inspired gaming festival kicks off in Seattle for the fourth time, drawing a record crowd. Full Story
- Posted Aug 25, 2007 7:59 pm GMT
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Games Convention award noms named
Konami's Pro Evolution Soccer 2008 receives only multiplatform nomination in German trade show's "Best of GC" awards. Full Story
- Posted Aug 22, 2007 10:05 pm GMT
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NewsSpots: BioShock demo, Crysis, Tabula Rasa, Conflict: Denied Ops
Sample of 2K's critically lauded shooter now online; EA's shooter and NCsoft's MMORPG get collector's editions, and Eidos' forthcoming shooter is renamed. Full Story
- Posted Aug 21, 2007 3:18 am GMT
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Ian Livingstone: We need more Laras
The Eidos executive thinks that the games industry needs more iconic characters to compete with movies, TV, and comics. Full Story
- Posted Aug 13, 2007 10:55 pm GMT
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Funcom delays Age of Conan
The oft-delayed action online role-playing game put back once more; now coming March 2008 after "analysis of recent beta feedback." Full Story
- Posted Aug 10, 2007 3:39 pm GMT
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Shippin' Out August 6-10: Boogie, Mega Man Star Force
The calm before the storm arrives as Electronic Arts releases its Wii dancing game; retailers brace for next week's Madden launch. Full Story
- Posted Aug 6, 2007 10:31 pm GMT
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Next wave of XBLA releases exposed
Hexic 2, War World, Track & Field set for this month, with Space Giraffe, Puzzle Quest, Super Puzzle Fighter II "in the coming weeks." Full Story
- Posted Aug 6, 2007 7:58 pm GMT
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Doctor Who video game materialising
The popular sci-fi BBC TV show will be getting a video game in time for the holiday season. Full Story
- Posted Jul 31, 2007 7:13 pm GMT
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Shippin' Out: Mario Strikers Charged, Marathon: Durandal
Mustachioed plumber dons his soccer cleats and leads Nintendo-loaded lineup this week; Halo forerunner blasts onto Xbox Live. Full Story
- Posted Jul 30, 2007 9:21 pm GMT
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Daily Downloads: Civ IV: Beyond the Sword demo
New demo for Civilization expansion debuts, World of Warcraft user interface mods updated, and more Metal Gear wallpaper packs appear. Full Story
- Posted Jul 26, 2007 1:06 am GMT
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Shippin' Out: Guitar Hero Encore, Civ IV: Beyond the Sword
Harmonix and RedOctane's final duet rocks out this week with the latest expansion from Sid Meier's classic strategy game and fistful of portables. Full Story
- Posted Jul 23, 2007 8:18 pm GMT
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Eidos joins with Double Fusion
Tomb Raider publisher signs three-year deal with in-game advertising company. Full Story
- Posted Jul 23, 2007 3:32 pm GMT
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E3 '07: UFC main events THQ conference
Publisher shows off Xbox 360 Destory All Humans! and Darksiders: Wrath of War, brings in Quentin "Rampage" Jackson to present UFC. Full Story
- Posted Jul 12, 2007 5:29 pm GMT
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ESRB slips, Dies Hard
Ratings board leaks news of summer blockbuster film-to-game adaptation for Xbox 360. Full Story
- Posted Jul 11, 2007 7:17 am GMT
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Quantic Dream working on PS3 exclusive
The developer of The Indigo Prophecy and Omikron: The Nomad Soul teams up with Sony to work on next-gen title. Full Story
- Posted Jul 3, 2007 6:00 pm GMT
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Age of Conan developer loots $30M
Funcom secures major funding for its upcoming Robert E. Howard-inspired MMOG; microtransactions headed to Anarchy Online. Full Story
- Posted Jun 28, 2007 1:05 am GMT
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Shippin' Out June 25-29: Transformers, Harry Potter, Ratatouille
Movie-based games headline a heavy week of releases alongside Pokemon's Wii debut and 2K Games' The Darkness for PS3, Xbox 360. Full Story
- Posted Jun 25, 2007 11:16 pm GMT
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Shippin' Out June 18-22: RE4 Wii, Hot Brain, BIA & SimCity DS
Resident Evil 4 debuts on the Wii, Midway's PSP puzzler sizzles craniums, and Brothers In Arms and EA's urban-management game build up Nintendo's handheld. Full Story
- Posted Jun 20, 2007 2:01 am GMT
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Hitman trifecta whacking PS2, PC
Three-game compilation set for Io's Hitman series arriving June 20; Kane & Lynch preview disc bundled in. Full Story
- Posted Jun 19, 2007 8:47 pm GMT
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Lara gets episodic on the 360
Tomb Raider: Anniversary will be available to download in bite-size chunks, starting in September. Full Story
- Posted Jun 18, 2007 5:31 pm GMT
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Shippin' Out June 11-15: Fantastic 4, Tenchu Z, Naruto 2, Big Brain
Take-Two takes on Fantastic 4; Tenchu Z and Naruto: Ultimate Ninja 2 leap from the shadows; Nintendo heads back to school. Full Story
- Posted Jun 13, 2007 2:34 am GMT
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NewsSpots: GTA IV, Spector, mtvU, .hack
Second Grand Theft Auto IV trailer dated; Junction Point Studios' new game teased; Darfur Is Dying getting worldwide release; single-player MMOG ending this fall. Full Story
- Posted Jun 12, 2007 2:12 am GMT
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Shippin' Out June 4-8: Tomb Raider: Anniversary, Call of Juarez
Eidos' remake joins Ubisoft's Western on the week's docket along with Pac-Man Championship Edition, Zelda II, and Dragon Ball Z DS. Full Story
- Posted Jun 6, 2007 1:51 am GMT
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AU Shippin' Out June 4-8: Mario, Lara, and Shrek
Lara Croft and Shrek dominate this week's releases down under. Full Story
- Posted Jun 4, 2007 9:21 am GMT
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NewsSpots: Company of Heroes, Call of Duty 3, Hour of Victory, Tomb Raider, BIGS
[UPDATE] THQ's RTS gets DX10, WWII shooter gets mapped, Midway demo reposted, Eidos remakes Steam'd, 2K slugger soundtracked. Full Story
- Posted Jun 1, 2007 2:03 am GMT
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AU Shippin' Out May 28-June 1: Impossible Mission, Spidey and ponies
PSP and DS titles, kid-friendly games dominate releases Down Under. Full Story
- Posted May 28, 2007 9:03 am GMT
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Shippin' Out May 21-25: Pirates of the Caribbean, Halo 2 delayed
[UPDATE] The Master Chief's Vista debut is pushed to May 31 as Captain Jack Sparrow's multiplatform swashbuckler dominates the week's release slate. Full Story
- Posted May 22, 2007 3:31 am GMT
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NewsSpots: PS3 downloadables, Godfather 2, Full Auto PSP, Tomb Raider cartoons
Sony introduces Pain and High Velocity Bowling, analyst says EA sequel is on the way, Sega lets gamers take vehicular combat racer for a test lap, and GameTap goes gaga for Lara Croft. Full Story
- Posted May 18, 2007 2:23 am GMT
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Lara Croft raiding Wii
Eidos confirms a tweaked Tomb Raider: Anniversary that will take advantage of Wii Remote and Nunchuk controls. Full Story
- Posted May 15, 2007 8:53 pm GMT
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BizSpots: MI6 Awards, PSP movie pack, Deadline Games a Kynogon-er
SF game-marketing expo honors its own, Sony releases new 2GB Memory Stick-film bundle, Florida slaps restrictions on used-game sales, and a Danish developer chooses next-gen middleware. Full Story
- Posted May 11, 2007 4:01 am GMT
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GameTap to sell games, offer ad-supported play
Online subscription gaming service to offer Tomb Raider: Anniversary on game's release date, will include Metal Slug, Tomb Raider: Legend, and more in a new free-to-play section. Full Story
- Posted May 1, 2007 9:45 pm GMT
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Shippin' Out April 23-27: Pokémon DS duo, LOTR Online
Two more Pokémon games to catch, Middle-earth challenges Azeroth; also, F.E.A.R. hits PS3, Rabbids hit 360. Full Story
- Posted Apr 24, 2007 11:21 pm GMT
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Kane & Lynch catch PS3 in Crossfire
Two Eidos titles now coming to Sony's console; former set for "pre-Christmas" multiplatform release, latter due in "early 2008." Full Story
- Posted Apr 24, 2007 8:29 pm GMT
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Lara's Anniversary dated
Eidos shipping Lara Croft Tomb Raider: Anniversary to North American stores on June 5 for PlayStation 2, PC. Full Story
- Posted Apr 24, 2007 7:41 pm GMT
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Lara Croft 'birthplace' gets blue plaque
Virtual Tomb Raider star to receive a commemoration on a block of flats built on the site of the creator's old office. Full Story
- Posted Apr 24, 2007 2:58 pm GMT
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Conan MMO game crushes open beta sign-ups
Barbaric online role-playing game now accepting applicants to help test pillaging, plundering; 500 slots reserved for GameSpot users, sign-up link inside. Full Story
- Posted Apr 3, 2007 6:08 pm GMT
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SCi revs up almost $50m
Eidos' parent company reports on next financial year's plans; sequel to Battlestations: Midway en route, PS3 titles waiting for installed base. Full Story
- Posted Mar 29, 2007 1:40 pm GMT
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Daily Downloads 3/28: Genesis Rising patch patched
Sci-fi real-time strategy update gets updated; new mods for Final Fantasy VII, Europa Universalis now on GameSpot. Full Story
- Posted Mar 29, 2007 1:41 am GMT
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Hitman movie targets filming
Xavier Gens to begin shooting game adaptation in Bulgaria this week says Variety; Desperate Housewives star confirmed as villain. Full Story
- Posted Mar 29, 2007 12:04 am GMT
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Battlestations: Midway gets reinforcements
Iowa Mission Pack features new multiplayer map, new single-player mission, five new units; download now available for 400 Microsoft points ($5). Full Story
- Posted Mar 28, 2007 9:43 pm GMT
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Pocket Pool stripped of Girls Gone Wild license
Eidos says agreement with controversial line of videos for racy PSP billiards game was never formally signed. Full Story
- Posted Mar 23, 2007 8:31 pm GMT
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Eidos building up Steam
British publisher will digitally distribute Tomb Raider, Hitman, Commandos, Just Cause, Battlestations: Midway, and Championship Manager via Valve's online service. Full Story
- Posted Mar 16, 2007 12:49 am GMT
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Shippin' Out 3/12-16: God of War II, Wii Tiger Woods
Ancient gods battle links legends for retail supremacy alongside PSP Call of Duty, PS3 College Hoops, and Sonic Spinball for the Wii. Full Story
- Posted Mar 13, 2007 11:43 pm GMT
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Wii Pokémon, DS browser coming in June
First US Wii game to use Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection, DS connectivity coming to US; other Nintendo games dated. Full Story
- Posted Mar 8, 2007 2:43 am GMT
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Anaconda goes, like, So Blonde
German company announces new adventure written by Broken Sword author Steve Ince. Full Story
- Posted Mar 2, 2007 4:48 pm GMT
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Q&A: Tantalus execs Tom Crago and David Giles
Aussie developers Tom Crago and David Giles from Tantalus Interactive talk about Pony Friends for the Nintendo DS, the company's next-gen plans, and more. Full Story
- Posted Mar 1, 2007 4:28 am GMT
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Shippin' Out 2/26-3/2: Baseballing, snowboarding, and Ocarina-ing
New releases MLB 2K7, SSX Blur, DDR 360, Sims expansion get competition from a legendary game. Full Story
- Posted Feb 28, 2007 2:19 am GMT
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Q&A: Cookin' Chili with Deadline CEO Chris Mottes
Head of Danish developer that created Chili Con Carnage and Total Overdose gives European perspective on the industry in a candid interview. Full Story
- Posted Feb 28, 2007 1:29 am GMT
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UK game chart: February 11-17
Battlestations: Midway plummets as the franchises take control once more; Supreme Commander debuts well. Full Story
- Posted Feb 20, 2007 11:39 am GMT
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Kane & Lynch headed to Hollywood
Variety reports that Eidos has sold the rights to its forthcoming shooter to indie studio Lionsgate. Full Story
- Posted Feb 13, 2007 8:36 pm GMT
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UK game chart: February 4-10
Battlestations: Midway flies straight in at number one, while Little Britain beats the football games into second. "Yeah, I know." Full Story
- Posted Feb 13, 2007 12:18 pm GMT
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Q&A: Lego Star Wars producer Jonathan Smith
TT Games exec talks to GameSpot about the creative process of Lego Star Wars, the new Lego game, and why he thinks that making games for kids means making games that everyone will love. Full Story
- Posted Feb 9, 2007 12:58 pm GMT
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Girls Gone Wild gets into gaming
Conspiracy Entertainment's PSP Pocket Pool will carry the license of controversial video series. Full Story
- Posted Feb 5, 2007 10:30 pm GMT
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Shippin' Out January 29-February 2: Rogue Galaxy, Vanguard
Eidos' WWII RTS Battlestations: Midway hits PCs, 360s, Sonic rolls onto PS3, and FUUUUZION FRENNNNNZY! Full Story
- Posted Jan 31, 2007 1:05 am GMT
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Vista's shipping out
New Windows operating system goes on sale worldwide after years of delays; allows PC gamers to connect to Xbox Live. Full Story
- Posted Jan 30, 2007 4:02 pm GMT
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Conan's pillage delayed
Hyborian Adventures MMO game from Funcom gets another release date; PC version now set to hit retail in late October, no date for Xbox 360 version. Full Story
- Posted Jan 26, 2007 7:56 pm GMT
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SCi revenue to hit Ł70 million
British publisher says success of Just Cause, Lego Star Wars, Justice League is reason for profits spike; confirms more Just Cause, Hitman, Tomb Raider on the way. Full Story
- Posted Jan 24, 2007 12:47 pm GMT
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Nintendo lays out Q1 Wii slate
A dozen more games expected to arrive on store shelves through March; Mario Kart 64 powerslides onto VC next week. Full Story
- Posted Jan 23, 2007 9:22 pm GMT
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Battlestations: Midway demo touches down Thursday
Sample of Eidos' WWII game hits XBL this week; sneak peek available during GameSpot's live developer interview tomorrow. Full Story
- Posted Jan 17, 2007 2:19 am GMT
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2006 UK game sales break records
The British games industry celebrates, as last year was the best ever for game software. Full Story
- Posted Jan 11, 2007 7:14 pm GMT
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Final Game On events announced for UK
January and February schedule announced for London's Science Museum event, including presentation by Lego Star Wars creator Jonathan Smith. Full Story
- Posted Jan 3, 2007 9:19 am GMT
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Nintendo details Euro Q1 releases
WarioWare: Smooth Moves, Excite Truck, and Star Fox Command all coming to the continent and UK at the start of 2007. Full Story
- Posted Dec 20, 2006 9:40 pm GMT
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Age of Conan dawning on 360
Funcom to bring sword-and-sorcery PC MMORPG to Microsoft's console next year. Full Story
- Posted Dec 12, 2006 6:28 pm GMT
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Brit bookies taking bets on top holiday game
Online gambling site announces odds for the Christmas top slot; Need for Speed the current fave. Full Story
- Posted Dec 4, 2006 8:37 pm GMT
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Q&A: Ian Livingstone on 10 years of Lara
Eidos' product acquisition director thinks the Tomb Raider series can continue "for many years to come" and predicts the next-gen console war's winners. Full Story
- Posted Nov 15, 2006 2:13 am GMT
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Eidos bets on ponies
Virtual-pet games for DS now a dog-and-pony show with Pony Friends; six breeds of minihorses coming to handhelds in 2007. Full Story
- Posted Nov 2, 2006 11:34 pm GMT
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UK Game Charts: October 15-21
Football Manager 2007 knocks FIFA 07 off the top spot; The Sims 2: Pets and Battlefield 2142 among other new entries. Full Story
- Posted Oct 24, 2006 5:05 pm GMT
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Eidos practices Zendoku
Number-arranging craze once again coming to PSP, DS; game includes head-to-head battles set against a martial arts theme. Full Story
- Posted Oct 20, 2006 11:00 pm GMT
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UK Game Charts: October 7-14
FIFA 07 still holding on to the top slot for a third week, Scarface: The World Is Yours debuts at number two. Full Story
- Posted Oct 17, 2006 10:41 pm GMT
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Eidos dates Justice League Heroes
Publisher wants gamers to save the day for the PlayStation 2 and Xbox releases of its superhero action RPG. Full Story
- Posted Oct 13, 2006 10:56 pm GMT
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UK game charts: October 1-7
Fifa 07 retains the top spot for second week; Lego Star Wars II: The Original Trilogy climbs back up; Tiger Woods and Kingdom Hearts II hold steady. Full Story
- Posted Oct 10, 2006 8:06 pm GMT
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Eidos spills beans on Chili Con Carnage
Total Overdose developers cook up another Mexican dish for the PSP; gunfights, exploding chickens headed to stores next spring. Full Story
- Posted Oct 4, 2006 11:35 pm GMT
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UK Game Charts: September 24-30
EA's FIFA 07 hits the top spot in its first week of release; Kingdom Hearts II, Company of Heroes also enter the top 10. Full Story
- Posted Oct 3, 2006 5:01 pm GMT
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PCs, 360s caught in Eidos' Crossfire
Two-player cooperative first-person shooter coming to North America in 2007; destruction heads to PC, Xbox 360. Full Story
- Posted Sep 27, 2006 11:05 pm GMT
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UK game charts: September 17-23
Lego Star Wars II stays at the top for a second week, but it's all change elsewhere in the top 10. Full Story
- Posted Sep 26, 2006 10:05 pm GMT
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Lego SW demo leads XBL content
Day seven of Microsoft's Bringing It Home promo sees demo of LucasArts' top seller, trailers for Forza 2, Sonic, Shrek 3. Full Story
- Posted Sep 26, 2006 8:40 pm GMT
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Shippin' Out 9/25-9/29: NBA trifecta, Just Cause, Valkyrie Profile 2
Sony, EA, and 2K Sports hit the hard court this week as Eidos offers up over-the-top action and Square Enix brings a long-awaited sequel to retail. Full Story
- Posted Sep 26, 2006 1:11 am GMT
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F.E.A.R. demo leads XBL content
Sierra's spooky shooter now available on Marketplace; Bringing It Home content includes loads of trailers, videos. Full Story
- Posted Sep 25, 2006 6:17 pm GMT
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Eidos' Battle of Midway set for 2007
Xbox 360, PC combat game Battlestations: Midway won't deploy until early next year; release to coincide with 65th anniversary of Battle of Midway. Full Story
- Posted Sep 19, 2006 11:48 pm GMT
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UK game charts: September 10-16
Lego Star Wars II: The Original Trilogy jumps up from number three to number one, pushing Dead Rising off the top spot. Full Story
- Posted Sep 19, 2006 10:40 pm GMT
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M'soft brings TGS, X06 to XBL
Flood of content from Tokyo Game Show and X06 to hit Xbox 360 from September 20-29; game from "major franchise" headed to Xbox Live Arcade. Full Story
- Posted Sep 18, 2006 9:47 pm GMT
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Shippin' Out: 9/18-9/22: Okami, Pokemon, Godfathers, Xbox Vision camera
This week's release calendar features wolf gods, pocket monsters, vicious mobsters, and your mug. Full Story
- Posted Sep 18, 2006 9:16 pm GMT
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BAFTA announces game-award noms
LocoRoco, GRAW top list for high-profile UK event with eight nominations across a total of 17 categories; We Love Katamari, Guitar Hero also prove popular. Full Story
- Posted Sep 12, 2006 5:10 pm GMT
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UK game charts: August 27-September 2
Saints Row overtakes Cars for pole position on this week's UK game charts, making it a double whammy for publisher THQ. Full Story
- Posted Sep 5, 2006 7:10 pm GMT
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Reservoir Dogs recalled in UK
Xbox version of Eidos' shooter pulled from shelves across the pond after printing error fails to place proper rating on disc. Full Story
- Posted Aug 30, 2006 9:43 pm GMT
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US console charts: August 14-20
It's a mad, mad, Madden world as EA's exclusive football franchise dominates the Best Buy charts. Full Story
- Posted Aug 24, 2006 8:20 pm GMT
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Just Cause demo dated
Sampling of Eidos's open-ended action game due for Xbox 360s, PCs later this month says developer Avalanche. Full Story
- Posted Aug 15, 2006 3:31 pm GMT
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Eidos imports Ford game to US
Bold Moves Street Racing to hit the road this fall on Xbox, PS2, PC with 18 licensed vehicles, team racing gameplay feature. Full Story
- Posted Aug 10, 2006 10:20 pm GMT
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MTV honors game music
"Best Video Game Score" added to this year's MTV Video Music Awards alongside "Best Video Game Soundtrack." Full Story
- Posted Aug 4, 2006 7:15 pm GMT
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Golden Joystick noms announced
British gaming awards show reveals nominations; game of the year nominees include Oblivion, Animal Crossing: Wild World, and 50 Cent. Full Story
- Posted Aug 2, 2006 8:05 pm GMT
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ChartSpot: June 2006
New Super Mario Bros. staves off drive-bys from Liberty City Stories and Cars; World of Warcraft and Half-Life 2: Episode One top PC list. Full Story
- Posted Jul 29, 2006 1:01 am GMT
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UK five-O want Reservoir Dogs deep-sixed
British police say Eidos' game based on Tarantino film goes too far with violence toward policemen. Full Story
- Posted Jul 28, 2006 11:47 pm GMT
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Eidos confirms Kane & Lynch: Dead Men
New IP from Hitman developer targets 2007 release on Xbox 360, PC; first screens inside. Full Story
- Posted Jul 27, 2006 6:26 pm GMT
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Eidos picks up delayed Conan MMORPG, developing console version
British publisher to distribute Age of Conan: Hyborian Adventures in the US and Europe; game now pushed to mid-2007--and confirmed for unnamed consoles. Full Story
- Posted Jul 24, 2006 6:26 pm GMT
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Hitman maker contracts new shooter
Io Interactive is working on Kane & Lynch: Dead Men, a new third-person action game; future of Freedom Fighters 2 in doubt. Full Story
- Posted Jul 18, 2006 12:32 am GMT
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Tomb Raider, Blood Money go multiplatinum
Strong sales of new Hitman, latest Lara Croft adventure beat expectations; SCi now predicts $45.4 million annual profit. Full Story
- Posted Jul 17, 2006 8:59 pm GMT
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UK game charts: July 2-8
Grand Theft Auto continues its chart domination this week, with Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest becoming this week's highest new entry. Full Story
- Posted Jul 11, 2006 6:51 pm GMT
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Empire expands FlatOut to 360
Company set to bring reckless rag-doll race to next generation with Total Carnage; PSP development includes Taito Legends, Ford Street Racing. Full Story
- Posted Jul 6, 2006 11:18 pm GMT
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UK game charts: June 25-July 1
Grand Theft Auto continues to tell its story, but Nintendo enjoys a super showing from debutant Mario. Full Story
- Posted Jul 4, 2006 1:52 pm GMT
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Eidos orders Diner Dash for handhelds
Publisher makes deal with PlayFirst to bring hit casual game to PSP, DS, Game Boy Advance in 2007. Full Story
- Posted Jun 28, 2006 9:48 pm GMT
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Australian ratings board explains Reservoir Dogs ban
Office of Film and Literature Classification points to scenes of torture, violence, bullet-time as reasons for refusing classification for the game. Full Story
- Posted Jun 27, 2006 6:50 pm GMT
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UK game charts: June 18-24
Grand Theft Auto takes liberties as football titles lose their edge; DS games continue to surge as DS Lites hit retail channels. Full Story
- Posted Jun 27, 2006 6:15 pm GMT
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Reservoir Dogs game banned in Australia
Eidos' interactive take on Quentin Tarantino's classic crime-caper film is refused classification. Full Story
- Posted Jun 27, 2006 1:42 am GMT
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US console sales charts: June 11-17
DS titles take up half of Bestbuy.com bestseller chart; Hitman, GTA, GRAW, and FIFA split the rest. Full Story
- Posted Jun 21, 2006 3:05 am GMT
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UK game charts: June 11-17
The World Cup continues to exert influence, with 2006 FIFA World Cup at the top of the pile again, and four other football titles featuring in the top 10. Full Story
- Posted Jun 20, 2006 8:43 pm GMT
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Shippin' Out June 19-23: NFL Head Coach, Alexander, Tomb Raider PSP
EA offers first stat-minded NFL management sim and Sega digitally distributes Rome: Total War add-on as flow of new releases narrows to trickle. Full Story
- Posted Jun 20, 2006 12:50 am GMT
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First Lara Croft game gets a face-lift
Eidos has Crystal Dynamics working on a 10th Anniversary Edition of Tomb Raider for PS2, PSP, PC. Full Story
- Posted Jun 16, 2006 5:46 pm GMT
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Rebellion finalizes Core buyout
Studio purchased wholesale, although Eidos to retain name and intellectual property. Full Story
- Posted Jun 16, 2006 4:48 pm GMT
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Xbox 360 BC list updated
Twenty-one more Xbox games now playable on Xbox 360; Doom 3, Lego Star Wars, Silent Hill 4 lead pack. Full Story
- Posted Jun 13, 2006 11:50 pm GMT
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UK game charts: June 4-10
Football fever causes EA's 2006 FIFA World Cup to rise to the top, while three new entries make an appearance in the top 10. Full Story
- Posted Jun 13, 2006 11:03 pm GMT
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US console sales charts: June 4-10
Crime pays (but not that much) as the $20 PS2 GTA: Liberty City Stories leads list; DS holds tough, 360 takes majority of top 10. Full Story
- Posted Jun 13, 2006 9:53 pm GMT
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Lara's date with PSP announced
Tomb Raider: Legend for Sony's handheld will be released later this month; exclusive PSP content includes multiplayer, skins, wallpaper. Full Story
- Posted Jun 13, 2006 7:54 pm GMT
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Shippin' Out June 12-16: MotoGP 06, Civilizations at War, Metal Gear PSP comic
PC and PS2 release lists reasonably robust while the rest of the systems see few new games, if any. Full Story
- Posted Jun 12, 2006 9:33 pm GMT
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Justice League hits Nintendo portables
DC Comics' supergroup arrives this fall with a DS prequel to the console title and a GBA solo story featuring the Flash. Full Story
- Posted Jun 7, 2006 7:15 pm GMT
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US console sales charts: May 28-June 3
Agent 47 takes out Mario for top spot on retailer's top-seller list; Xbox new 360 adopters push four next-gen titles to top 10. Full Story
- Posted Jun 6, 2006 8:28 pm GMT
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UK game charts: May 28-June 3
Hitman: Blood Money stares down the opposition as Eidos keeps hold of the top of the UK charts. Full Story
- Posted Jun 6, 2006 6:53 pm GMT
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Lara, Agent 47 hit casino
Video slot games based on Tomb Raider: Legend and Hitman: Blood Money spinning reels soon. Full Story
- Posted Jun 2, 2006 12:53 am GMT
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UK game charts: May 21-27
Hitman: Blood Money makes a killing on the chart, with Rockstar Games Presents Table Tennis also making its debut. Full Story
- Posted May 31, 2006 6:47 pm GMT
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Shippin' Out May 29-June 2: Half-Life 2: Episode One, Hitman: Blood Money
Valve brings its famous franchise into episodic territory, and Agent 47 looks to add to his greatest hits in a holiday-shortened week of releases. Full Story
- Posted May 31, 2006 2:17 am GMT
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Funcom locks down Conan MMORPG license
Norwegian developer now holds exclusive rights to make PC, next-gen console massively multiplayer games based on classic fantasy fiction character. Full Story
- Posted May 31, 2006 1:59 am GMT
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GameShadow goes gratis
Game updates and other content will be available for free download from now on. Full Story
- Posted May 25, 2006 12:09 pm GMT
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Blood Money demo cashed on Xbox Live
Taste of 360 edition of new Hitman lets players steer Agent 47 through his first mission. Full Story
- Posted May 25, 2006 1:11 am GMT
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Hitman targets May 26 Euro-release
Eidos confirms Hitman: Blood Money will be on European shop shelves this Friday on the Xbox 360, PC, PS2, and Xbox. Full Story
- Posted May 24, 2006 12:31 pm GMT
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Blitz opens doors to educators
UK developer orgainising open day for lecturers and teachers involved in educating potential video game developers. Full Story
- Posted May 24, 2006 11:30 am GMT
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Championship Manager goes international
International management update on June 2, 2006, for Eidos' Championship Manager 2006. Full Story
- Posted May 24, 2006 9:57 am GMT
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Shippin' Out May 22-26: Heroes of M&M V, Table Tennis
Quartet of PSP games command midfielders, Field Commanders, homicidal monster hunters, suicidal critters; Jaws finally breaks surface. Full Story
- Posted May 23, 2006 8:43 pm GMT
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UK game charts: May 13-20
Ahead of the World Cup in Germany, football titles dominate the top five; X-Men: The Official Game is the highest new entry. Full Story
- Posted May 23, 2006 10:48 am GMT
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Hitman: Blood Money goes gold, gets demo
GameSpot hosting premiere of Io Interactive's single-player PC demo; all versions finish development, release May 30. Full Story
- Posted May 18, 2006 6:45 pm GMT
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Fear Effect film plans updated
Supercop director Stanley Tong in talks to bring franchise to the big screen; Hollywood Reporter claims next-gen sequel in works. Full Story
- Posted May 17, 2006 11:39 pm GMT
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Rogue Trooper marches on factory
Eidos' comic-inspired sci-fi shooter for the PC, Xbox, and PS2 is golden, on track to ship next Tuesday. Full Story
- Posted May 17, 2006 7:07 pm GMT
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Championship Manager goes online in Europe
The popular football franchise begins its transition to massively multiplayer online in time for the World Cup, with its launch today in Nordic. Full Story
- Posted May 17, 2006 3:25 pm GMT
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NPD: April's sweet 16 gives temporary reprieve
Industry leaps to 16 percent increase over April '05, but most analysts don't see trend continuing through summer; Kingdom Hearts II, MLB 2K6, Xbox 360 availability spur sales. Full Story
- Posted May 16, 2006 9:18 pm GMT
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UK Game Charts: May 7-13
FIFA World Cup and Tomb Raider: Legend hold on to the top spots, with a football theme running through the rest of the chart. Full Story
- Posted May 16, 2006 12:22 pm GMT
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E3 06: Walled-off Wiis draw crowds at Nintendo booth
Attendees can fill up on DS Lite or wait in a lengthy line to see the Wii; playable Wii games include Super Mario Galaxy, Zelda, Wii Sports. Full Story
- Posted May 10, 2006 11:42 pm GMT
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UK Games Charts: April 30-May 6
FIFA World Cup 2006 and Tomb Raider: Legend hold onto top spots, Metroid Prime: Hunters only new entry. Full Story
- Posted May 9, 2006 12:18 am GMT
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E3 06: Eidos pieces together new Bionicle
Bionicle Heroes scheduled for release on PS2, PC, GBA, DS, GameCube this fall; TT Games brings Lego experience to development. Full Story
- Posted May 6, 2006 2:48 am GMT
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E3 06: Reservoir Dogs, Michael Madsen to grab E3's ear
Eidos announces that the star of Quentin Tarantino's classic crime drama will be stuck in the middle of next week's expo promoting its PC, Xbox, and PS2 adaptation. Full Story
- Posted May 4, 2006 9:29 pm GMT
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E3 06: Eidos picks up Justice League
Publisher reaches agreement with Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment to distribute Justice League Heroes in North America and Europe. Full Story
- Posted May 3, 2006 6:35 pm GMT
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UK Game Charts: April 23-29
EA's FIFA World Cup enters at number one, knocking Tomb Raider off after three weeks. Full Story
- Posted May 3, 2006 4:53 pm GMT
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US PC Game Charts: April 16-22
The Sims 2: Family Fun Stuff stays put on top, followed by Oblivion, Age of Empires III, and...more Sims! Full Story
- Posted May 3, 2006 3:01 am GMT
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Lara gets date with Nintendo
Latest Tomb Raider game makes Legendary series debut on GameCube, DS this fall; Game Boy Advance version also shipping out later this year. Full Story
- Posted May 2, 2006 11:38 pm GMT
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UK Game Charts: April 16-22
Tomb Raider: Legend claims the top spot for the third week in a row, with Ice Age 2: The Meltdown another non-mover in second place. Full Story
- Posted Apr 27, 2006 12:50 pm GMT
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E3 06: Battlestations: Midway headed to 360s
Eidos' WWII combo of action and strategy dive bombs onto Microsoft's next-gen console this fall in addition to PC; developer Milthis MIA. Full Story
- Posted Apr 21, 2006 11:48 pm GMT
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Spot On: Reviving a brand
Eidos' global brand manager talks about breathing life back into Tomb Raider and making people forget (or at least forgive) Angel of Darkness. Full Story
- Posted Apr 20, 2006 7:49 pm GMT
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UK game charts: April 16-22
Lara Croft reigns supreme for the second week in a row; Ice Age 2 debuts strong. Full Story
- Posted Apr 19, 2006 1:27 pm GMT
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Wave of new content hits Marketplace
New downloads for eight games and movies now available on Xbox 360; new demo, themes, gamer pics, in-game items offered. Full Story
- Posted Apr 14, 2006 10:45 pm GMT
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Hitman's killing spree to start in May
Agent 47's Blood Money will be earned late next month in Eidos' action game on Xbox 360, Xbox, PlayStation 2, and PC. Full Story
- Posted Apr 12, 2006 8:17 pm GMT
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ChartSpot: Anarchy in the UK, 4/2-4/8
Lara Croft unseats the Godfather; FIFA Street 2 kicks down Elder Scrolls IV, and GRAW snipes Animal Crossing. Full Story
- Posted Apr 11, 2006 11:19 pm GMT
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Shippin' Out 4/10-4/14: Tomb Raider, Auto Assault, Odama
Lara Croft returns with guns blazing, NCsoft hits roads with guns blazing, and Yoot Saito's latest arrives on GameCube with strategic military pinballs rolling. Full Story
- Posted Apr 10, 2006 10:18 pm GMT
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Justice League Heroes site launches
Minimal Web presence shows off teaser trailer for forthcoming superhero action-RPG. Full Story
- Posted Apr 7, 2006 9:04 pm GMT
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Lara Croft earns Guinness World Record
Tomb Raider star named most successful human video game heroine. Full Story
- Posted Apr 7, 2006 3:50 pm GMT
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Lara raids Xbox Marketplace
[UPDATE] Tomb Raider: Legend content now downloadable from Xbox Live Marketplace; picture pack, themes, exclusive trailer, and demo kick off Ms. Croft's return. Full Story
- Posted Apr 5, 2006 2:13 am GMT
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Tomb Raider PC demo available
The new Lara Croft bounces onto PCs with free sampling of Tomb Raider: Legend; demo features one mission in Bolivia. Full Story
- Posted Apr 4, 2006 9:15 pm GMT
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Tomb Raider: Legend getting GameCubed
Eidos confirms Lara Croft is coming to Nintendo's current-generation console this fall. Full Story
- Posted Apr 3, 2006 7:42 pm GMT
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Hitman has 360 in sights
Microsoft's next-gen console added to Agent 47's "to do" list; 360 version will ship same time as current-gen editions. Full Story
- Posted Apr 3, 2006 6:29 pm GMT
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Diabolique renamed Infernal
Lengthy sinful name goes, battle between good and evil stays; re-dub intended to reflect shooter's serious mood. Full Story
- Posted Mar 30, 2006 11:02 pm GMT
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Tomb Raider: Legend golden
Lara Croft now all set to make her return to PS2 and PC, debut on Xbox and Xbox 360 on April 11. Full Story
- Posted Mar 30, 2006 8:49 pm GMT
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Eidos pleads Just Cause for 360
Avalanche Studios' first game to fall on next-generation platform as well as PS2, Xbox, and PC. Full Story
- Posted Mar 22, 2006 2:11 am GMT
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Snowblind behind Justice League games
Warner Bros. reveals developer of DC Comics-based action adventure; now planned for PSP release, as well as PS2 and Xbox. Full Story
- Posted Mar 20, 2006 7:49 pm GMT
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Carmack, Meier, Lara make the Walk of Game
[UPDATE] Revered developers, titillating game characters, and enduring games join second class of inductees into industry-honoring attraction. Full Story
- Posted Mar 17, 2006 8:37 pm GMT
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UK TV actress voicing Lara Croft
Keeley Hawes, star of BBC series MI-5, will be the Tomb Raider heroine's new voice; game due in April. Full Story
- Posted Feb 24, 2006 3:55 pm GMT
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Commandos demo invades GameSpot
Single-player sampling of Eidos' first-person shooter and stealth hybrid now available for download from GameSpot. Full Story
- Posted Feb 16, 2006 9:20 pm GMT
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New Commandos strikes in April
Pyro Studios' series takes new direction, abandons strategy genre for first-person action and stealth. Full Story
- Posted Feb 11, 2006 1:06 am GMT
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Championship Manager 2006 confirmed for consoles
Latest entry in Eidos' strategic soccer sim series to arrive on PS2, Xbox this spring. Full Story
- Posted Feb 8, 2006 10:32 pm GMT
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Zero Tolerance overtaken by Urban Chaos
Third title for Eidos' riot-ridden game revealed; American release date set for spring on PlayStation 2, Xbox, PC. Full Story
- Posted Feb 7, 2006 12:06 am GMT
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Lara Croft hitting PS2, Xbox, and PC April 11
Eidos finally firmly dates Tomb Raider: Legend for current-gen consoles and PC; PSP and Xbox 360 versions to come "shortly after." Full Story
- Posted Feb 2, 2006 4:56 pm GMT
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Conan destroys Web
Funcom opens new portal for Age of Conan: Hyborian Adventures; developer pegs Q4 as release date. Full Story
- Posted Jan 25, 2006 2:37 am GMT
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Lego Star Wars lifts SCi earnings
Eidos owner exceeds six-month sales target by $26.8 million; stock rises, guidance remains unchanged, as takeover rumors persist. Full Story
- Posted Jan 23, 2006 4:59 pm GMT
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25 to Life on the loose
Eidos' controversial cops-vs.-criminals shooter ships for PlayStation 2, Xbox, and PC. Full Story
- Posted Jan 17, 2006 11:05 pm GMT
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25 to Life blinged out, goes gold
Eidos' lawful/lawless shooter hits the streets January 18 on the PC, Xbox, and PS2. Full Story
- Posted Jan 11, 2006 12:59 am GMT
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Report: Midway eyeing SCi, VUG not
[UPDATE] Unconfirmed reports say the Mortal Kombat-maker and WOW house is courting the new owner of Tomb Raider; Other publisher shoots down takeover reports. Full Story
- Posted Dec 22, 2005 12:31 am GMT
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Funcom hitting Norwegian stock market
Nordic MMO-maker behind the Age of Conan will soon be listed on the Oslo Stock Exchange. Full Story
- Posted Dec 14, 2005 11:35 pm GMT
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Ubi to publish new Free Radical game
Next-gen release from developers of TimeSplitters to mix moral dilemmas with strategic choices. Full Story
- Posted Nov 22, 2005 11:20 pm GMT
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THQ licenses Conan
Publisher strikes deal with Paradox to develop console, PC, handheld, and mobile games based on the legendary fantasy character. Full Story
- Posted Nov 11, 2005 2:36 am GMT
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Championship Manager 2006 preps to take the pitch
Euro gamers can once more finagle with their favourite footie franchise's financials next spring. Full Story
- Posted Nov 10, 2005 1:40 am GMT
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Warren Spector clarifies GTA critique
The esteemed Deus Ex designer explains and expands on his now-controversial comments at the Montreal Game Summit. Full Story
- Posted Nov 9, 2005 8:46 pm GMT
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25 to Life to be paroled in January
Dispelling cancellation rumors, Eidos announces its controversial cops-versus-robbers shooter will ship early next year. Full Story
- Posted Nov 3, 2005 5:37 pm GMT
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Eidos has Zero Tolerance for consoles
The game formerly known as Roll Call gets new name, release date for Europe; shooter takes on gang-filled mean streets. Full Story
- Posted Oct 31, 2005 7:16 pm GMT
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Lego Star Wars lands on GameCube
Eidos' fusion of building blocks and film franchise now on Nintendo's console months after other console versions. Full Story
- Posted Oct 27, 2005 2:52 am GMT
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SCi in play
Eidos purchaser now on the block itself; Viacom, Electronic Arts, Apax named as potential bidders. Full Story
- Posted Oct 24, 2005 7:19 pm GMT
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Eidos dates Lara Croft for Xbox, Xbox 360
Publisher confirms spring 2006 release for next Tomb Raider game on Microsoft's consoles. Full Story
- Posted Oct 5, 2005 8:57 pm GMT
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Total Overdose crosses retail border
Dusty Latino barrios, Mexican wrestlers, and crazy old women wielding machetes... It's all in Eidos' new shooter for the Xbox, PC, and PS2. Full Story
- Posted Sep 30, 2005 2:14 am GMT
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25 to Life pushed back until 2006
Eidos announces its urban shooter won't be armed until next year due to "business review." Full Story
- Posted Sep 26, 2005 8:06 pm GMT
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Total Overdose demo available ahora
Gunslingin', tequila poppin', drug dealin' south-of-the-border demo now available on GameSpot DLX. Full Story
- Posted Sep 21, 2005 9:49 pm GMT
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Playlogic signs Diabolique
Metropolis' demonic action game finds a worldwide publisher; PC game to descend on retail fall 2006. Full Story
- Posted Sep 20, 2005 1:36 am GMT
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Total Overdose shoots up September
La vida loca de Ram and Tommy Cruz begins September 28 on the Xbox, PlayStation 2, and PC. Full Story
- Posted Aug 2, 2005 11:08 pm GMT
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Tomb Raider: Legend Web site updated
Lara's online house gets some new screenshots, concept art, and an interview with Toby Gard. Full Story
- Posted Jul 26, 2005 8:42 pm GMT
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June game sales up, fueled by GTA, MoH, Sith
$388 million at retail adds to year-to-date increase of 12 percent growth, despite across-the-board slowing of console sales. Full Story
- Posted Jul 22, 2005 10:25 pm GMT
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25 to Life locked up until October
Eidos' gangland shooter now shipping this fall on the PC, PlayStation 2, and Xbox. Full Story
- Posted Jul 19, 2005 10:18 pm GMT
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No Tomb Raider, Hitman until 2006?
Online reports say Eidos' two top franchises won't arrive until next year; American reps say publisher's release schedule is under review. Full Story
- Posted Jul 19, 2005 12:27 am GMT
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Justice League of America RPG announced
Warner Bros. Interactive to bring DC Comic to PlayStation 2 and Xboxes in fall 2006; developer's identity remains secret. Full Story
- Posted Jul 7, 2005 9:08 pm GMT
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NPD: May sell-through spikes skyward
Sith scores with gamers as May heats up hotter than expected; $319M at retail tops previous May's tally by 30 percent. Full Story
- Posted Jun 24, 2005 10:18 pm GMT
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CNN's Nancy Grace guns for 25 to Life
Legal analyst joins debate; adds her firepower to fury over gritty urban title. Full Story
- Posted Jun 23, 2005 12:38 am GMT
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Senator blasts Eidos' 25 to Life
New York Senator Charles E. Schumer claims upcoming shooter is an "all-time low" and teaches "Little Johnny" to kill cops. Full Story
- Posted Jun 21, 2005 2:50 am GMT
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Vin Diesel starring in Hitman movie, possibly game
[UPDATE] Chronicles of Riddick Star to play Agent 47 in Fox's adaptation of Eidos and Io Interactive's actioner; Tigon Studios in talks to work on next game. Full Story
- Posted Jun 15, 2005 4:21 pm GMT
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SCi seals Eidos deal
Eidos board quits as SCi acquisition takes last steps toward its final resolution. Full Story
- Posted May 19, 2005 10:27 pm GMT
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Eidos booms about 25 to Life soundtrack
KRS-One, Public Enemy, and Ghostface Killah among those contributing urban-flavored beats to the upcoming PC, Xbox, PS2 crime game. Full Story
- Posted May 13, 2005 10:38 pm GMT
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Imperial Glory goes gold
Pyro Studio's Napoleonic real-time strategy game finishes testing and heads to factory; game hits shelves May 17. Full Story
- Posted May 11, 2005 1:09 am GMT
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Tomb Raider: Legend trailer debuts
Eidos releases first look at the new Lara Croft in action in a variety of urban, rural, and subterranean locales. Full Story
- Posted May 3, 2005 1:46 am GMT
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Smart Bomb goes gold
Eidos lights release fuse on its puzzler; game set to explode onto PSPs May 10. Full Story
- Posted May 2, 2005 10:33 pm GMT
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Eidos reveals E3 lineup
The house that Lara built will have new Tomb Raider, New Hitman, 25 to Life, and new Commandos on display. Full Story
- Posted Apr 30, 2005 12:22 am GMT
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Championship Manager 5 dated for consoles
Soccer manager sim scores on the Xbox and PS2 May 13; game will be developed by Gusto Games, not Sports Interactive. Full Story
- Posted Apr 29, 2005 9:20 pm GMT
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Elixir drinks the Kool-Aid
Republic and Evil Genius developer, founded by Molyneux protégé Demis Hassabis, shuts its doors. Full Story
- Posted Apr 28, 2005 9:55 pm GMT
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Conan the Barbarian to battle online in '06
Funcom's action RPG/MMORPG hybrid based on Robert E. Howard's classic fantasy stories will arrive early next year. First screens inside. Full Story
- Posted Apr 21, 2005 1:34 am GMT
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Eidos releases Project: Snowblind Xbox Live map, PC demo
Eidos spruces up one console version of its squad-based shooter while making a new PC demo available. Full Story
- Posted Apr 14, 2005 1:43 am GMT
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Tomb Raider: Legend Web site goes up
The new Lara Croft now has an online home--albeit a bare-bones one that requires registration--which features first in-game screenshot. Full Story
- Posted Apr 13, 2005 4:25 am GMT
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Lego Star Wars in stores
Eidos' latest game targets both children and nostalgic adults; chronicles first three episodes in building-block form. Full Story
- Posted Apr 6, 2005 10:24 pm GMT
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Eidos unveils new Lara Croft
First official details released on Tomb Raider: Legend, Lara's seventh adventure; Xbox version confirmed. First shots inside. Full Story
- Posted Apr 5, 2005 10:30 pm GMT
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SCi gets upper hand in Eidos scramble
Reports state all-stock offer from SCi gains backing; necessary shareholder approval seen as likely. Full Story
- Posted Mar 30, 2005 7:54 pm GMT
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SCi, Eidos discuss takeover
[UPDATE] Execs from both companies meet in London to discuss rival offer to Elevation Partners' all-cash bid. Full Story
- Posted Mar 29, 2005 9:03 pm GMT
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Lego Star Wars pieces together gold
Childhood building blocks meet sci-fi's hottest property in Eidos' third-person action game. Full Story
- Posted Mar 23, 2005 9:34 pm GMT
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SCi counteroffer derails Eidos buyout
Conflict: Vietnam maker tops Elevation Partners with $144 million bid for the house that Lara Croft built. Full Story
- Posted Mar 22, 2005 7:23 pm GMT
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Elevation Partners acquires Eidos
UK publisher accepts $135 million bid from US venture capital firm partly run by Irish rocker Bono. Full Story
- Posted Mar 22, 2005 12:46 am GMT
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SCi scooping up Eidos?
British newspaper reports that two of the UK's biggest publishers could soon become one. Full Story
- Posted Mar 21, 2005 8:11 pm GMT
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Project: Snowblind out for PCs
Eidos' futuristic FPS in stores now; game features techno-soldier equipped with state-of-the-art weaponry. Full Story
- Posted Mar 18, 2005 10:42 pm GMT
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Total Overdose Web site shoots up
SCi and Deadline Games' renamed Grand Theft Auto-esque crime game goes online; screens and trailer inside. Full Story
- Posted Mar 17, 2005 1:57 am GMT
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Tomb Raider coming to next Xbox, PSP
Buried in Eidos' annual report is mention of next-gen and handheld versions of Lara Croft's next adventure. Full Story
- Posted Mar 16, 2005 10:46 pm GMT
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Tomb Raider, Hitman: Blood Money, and 25 to Life delayed
Three of Eidos' heaviest hitters won't see store shelves until July--at the earliest. Full Story
- Posted Mar 11, 2005 1:56 am GMT
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Championship Manager goes online
Eidos' "footy" simulation series now playable online with subscription; Championship Manager 5 for PC dated. Full Story
- Posted Mar 2, 2005 9:08 pm GMT
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News Corp. eyeing Eidos?
Game-industry sources in the UK say the multimedia conglomerate is close to a "wholesale acquisition" of the Tomb Raider publisher. Full Story
- Posted Feb 23, 2005 8:31 pm GMT
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Project: Snowblind store-bound
Eidos' future shooter for the PlayStation 2 and Xbox invades retail. Full Story
- Posted Feb 23, 2005 2:31 am GMT
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Smart Bomb blasting PSPs
Puzzle game from Eidos challenges players to diffuse bombs; game will feature single-player and multiplayer action. Full Story
- Posted Feb 16, 2005 11:08 pm GMT
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Project: Snowblind golden
Eidos' near-future squad shooter has invaded the factory; due for the PlayStation 2 and Xbox on February 23. Full Story
- Posted Feb 15, 2005 2:06 am GMT
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Take-Two takes three from SCi
2K Games attains North American publishing rights for Carmageddon, Conflict: Global Terror, and Reservoir Dogs. Full Story
- Posted Feb 10, 2005 9:04 pm GMT
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Ion Storm closes its doors
The legendary development studio behind the Deus Ex and Thief: Deadly Shadows series is no more. Full Story
- Posted Feb 10, 2005 7:43 pm GMT
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Lego Star Wars Web site launches
Cross-platform game re-creates scenes from recent Star Wars movies in full Lego style. Full Story
- Posted Feb 3, 2005 9:42 pm GMT
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PSP launching March 24
Single-SKU $249 "Value Pack" to include 32MB Memory Stick Duo; 24 games confirmed for launch, including Need for Speed Rivals, Metal Gear Acid, and Tony Hawk's Underground 2 Remix. Full Story
- Posted Feb 3, 2005 5:59 pm GMT
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Project: Snowblind official site open for business
Eidos has launched the official site for its upcoming action game. Full Story
- Posted Jan 18, 2005 12:08 am GMT
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Project: Snowblind dated
Eidos will ship the game formerly known as Deus Ex: Clan Wars on February 23; game's site revamped. Full Story
- Posted Dec 16, 2004 10:37 pm GMT
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25 to Life gets time on the Web
Eidos launches the official Web site for its upcoming cops-and-gangsters shooter. The site features game details, screenshots, and music from the game. Full Story
- Posted Dec 10, 2004 4:07 am GMT
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Thief sneaking onto mobiles
Eidos' stealth adventure coming to phones in January; game will be released in two parts. Full Story
- Posted Dec 1, 2004 12:24 am GMT
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Midway acquires Shaolin Monks developer
Publisher's studio buying spree continues with the purchase of Paradox Development, makers of the next Mortal Kombat game. Full Story
- Posted Nov 30, 2004 9:44 pm GMT
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Backyard Wrestling 2 gets golden takedown
Eidos' extreme wrestling title is set to crawl into the ring November 16 for the Xbox and PS2. Full Story
- Posted Nov 10, 2004 3:30 am GMT
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Crash 'N' Burn smashes into factory
Eidos' Xbox and PS2 car-wrecking racer is set to hit the starting line November 16 for just $19.99. Full Story
- Posted Nov 10, 2004 3:25 am GMT
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Warren Spector exits Eidos
Veteran developer leaves his position at Ion Storm Entertainment "to pursue personal interests." Full Story
- Posted Nov 8, 2004 8:00 pm GMT
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Fourth Hitman working for Blood Money
Ailing publisher Eidos names the fourth installment in its assassin series, due next spring. Full Story
- Posted Nov 4, 2004 4:48 pm GMT
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Backyard Wrestling 2 preorder goodies revealed
Snag Eidos' over-the-top brawler at EB Games, GameStop, or Best Buy and get a free collector's DVD. Full Story
- Posted Nov 3, 2004 11:04 pm GMT
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No online body-slamming for Backyard Wrestling 2
Eidos reveals that its taboo-tweaking brawler will no longer have online functionality. Full Story
- Posted Oct 28, 2004 11:08 pm GMT
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Backyard Wrestling 2 dated
There Goes The Neighborhood will arrive in your neighborhood on November 16; new trailer ready for your viewing pleasure. Full Story
- Posted Oct 28, 2004 12:42 am GMT
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Eidos announces Just Cause
The publisher teams up with Sweden's Avalanche Studios to deliver an action game for the PC, Xbox, and PS2 in 2005. Full Story
- Posted Oct 23, 2004 1:24 am GMT
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More tunes for Backyard Wrestling 2
Eidos adds eight more songs to the already huge soundtrack for its unorthodox wrestling game. Full Story
- Posted Oct 20, 2004 12:02 am GMT
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Athens 2004 for PC leaps into stores
Eidos brings back the spirit of the 2004 summer games starting today. Full Story
- Posted Oct 12, 2004 10:00 pm GMT
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SCi announces new publishing agreements
A North American publisher is picked for the next Conflict and Carmageddon titles; SCi properties to head to Gizmondo and mobile phones. Full Story
- Posted Oct 11, 2004 7:24 pm GMT
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Athens 2004 takes the gold
Relive the Olympics when Eidos' slightly late PC collection of summer games ships on October 12. Full Story
- Posted Oct 8, 2004 11:41 pm GMT
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Singles flirts into retail
Retail version of Eidos' cohabitation simulator ready for action. Full Story
- Posted Oct 6, 2004 7:13 pm GMT
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PS2 Get On Da Mic gets on da shelves
Eidos' rappin' karaoke game ships for the Sony console; Xbox version due out next week. Full Story
- Posted Oct 6, 2004 12:12 am GMT
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Eidos reveals more Get On Da Mic tracks
10 "new-school" tracks added to the rappin' karaoke house party. Full Story
- Posted Sep 30, 2004 1:11 am GMT
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SCi signs rights to Highlander game
The UK-based publisher will work with franchise creators to bring the property to the PC. Full Story
- Posted Sep 28, 2004 8:14 pm GMT
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Singles flirting up retail soon
Eidos' adults-only spin on The Sims has gone gold and will bare all on October 5. Full Story
- Posted Sep 24, 2004 11:08 pm GMT
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Eidos reveals partial Get On Da Mic track list
The rappin' karaoke game will feature 40 hip-hop tracks spanning four decades. Full Story
- Posted Sep 17, 2004 8:52 pm GMT
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Eidos sees red in 2004, has high hopes for 2005
The British publisher blames the soft market in the US for its 2004 fiscal year loss, confirms a PSP title in the works, and says Tomb Raider VII is due next summer. Full Story
- Posted Sep 16, 2004 2:49 am GMT
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Snowblind now Project: Snowblind
Eidos gives the shooter once intended to be Deus Ex: Clan Wars another moniker. Full Story
- Posted Sep 14, 2004 12:15 am GMT
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ShellShock: Nam '67 ships
Less than 24 hours after it goes gold, Eidos' Vietnam-set shooter marches on to stores. Full Story
- Posted Sep 11, 2004 7:57 pm GMT
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Rumor Control: Xbox 2 pictures, Spector defects, and Carmack retires
Also this week: Jade Empire coming to the PC, and the PSX's drastic discounting. Full Story
- Posted Sep 11, 2004 7:13 pm GMT
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ShellShock: Nam '67 goes gold
After a two-and-a-half-month delay, Eidos and Guerrilla Games' shooter is finally sent to production. Full Story
- Posted Sep 10, 2004 12:45 am GMT
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Get On Da Mic Web site live
Internet crib of Eidos' hip-hop karaoke game is up and running. Full Story
- Posted Sep 8, 2004 12:24 am GMT
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Eidos, Diamond Multimedia collaborate on bundle
Viper and Stealth graphics cards to ship with Deus Ex and other Eidos titles. Full Story
- Posted Aug 31, 2004 10:03 pm GMT
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Eidos to publish Lego Star Wars game
Multiplatform game to be based on the prequel trilogy of films, due in April 2005. Full Story
- Posted Aug 23, 2004 8:40 pm GMT
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Lara Croft creator rejoining Tomb Raider team
Designer Toby Gard hired by Eidos to "complement" development staff of Lara Croft's seventh adventure. Full Story
- Posted Aug 6, 2004 7:37 pm GMT
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ShellShock: Nam '67 set for September
Eidos to release the Vietnam action game in Europe and North America for the PlayStation 2, Xbox, and PC. Full Story
- Posted Aug 4, 2004 5:39 pm GMT
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Eidos "in preliminary discussions" for takeover
Eidos shares climb in London as media reports say major publishers are looking to buy the ailing company. Full Story
- Posted Aug 3, 2004 8:27 pm GMT
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Backyard Wrestling 2 Web site updated
New information, downloads, and music added for Eidos' upcoming brawler. Full Story
- Posted Aug 3, 2004 6:33 pm GMT
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Championship Manager 5 announced for the PS2 and Xbox
Eidos announces that PlayStation 2 and Xbox versions of Championship Manager 5 are currently in development at Gusto Games. Full Story
- Posted Aug 2, 2004 6:35 pm GMT
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Soundtrack announced for Backyard Wrestling 2
Score for Eidos' upcoming wrestling game to feature more than 50 hardcore artists and bands. Full Story
- Posted Jul 28, 2004 9:26 pm GMT
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Square Enix planning FFVII spin-off?
A new game featuring Vincent from Final Fantasy VII will join a new mobile title and Advent Children game as part of the Final Fantasy VII Compilation project. Full Story
- Posted Jul 22, 2004 7:26 pm GMT
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Tomb Raider VII coming summer 2005?
Creators of the Lara Croft comic book say the game heroine's next adventure is a year away; Eidos refuses to comment. Full Story
- Posted Jul 19, 2004 9:55 pm GMT
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Security hole spotted in Unreal engine
Research firm Secunia warns of a "critical" flaw in a widely used piece of game software. Full Story
- Posted Jun 23, 2004 10:14 pm GMT
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Championship Manager 5 site opens
Eidos launches an official Web site dedicated to Beautiful Game Studios' upcoming soccer management sequel. Full Story
- Posted Jun 19, 2004 1:55 am GMT
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Eidos releases Thief: Deadly Shadows patch
New update fixes widely reported level-difficulty reset bug in the PC version of the game; no plans for Xbox update announced. Full Story
- Posted Jun 18, 2004 8:43 pm GMT
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Eidos delays ShellShock: Nam '67
Eidos delays the release of Guerrilla's Vietnam War-themed action game until September. Full Story
- Posted Jun 17, 2004 12:36 pm GMT
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Snowblind was Deus Ex: Clan Wars
Sources close to the development of Eidos' upcoming tactical shooter confirm that it started out as a Deus Ex game. Full Story
- Posted Jun 17, 2004 1:58 am GMT
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Backyard Wrestling 2 site opens, trailer debuts
Eidos' rough-and-ready fighting-game sequel opens up its Web presence with the game's first trailer. Full Story
- Posted Jun 17, 2004 1:06 am GMT
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Thief: Deadly Shadows bug reported
Reported glitch in the PC and Xbox versions of the game causes saved expert games to revert to default difficulty. Full Story
- Posted Jun 9, 2004 1:47 am GMT
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Deep Silver announces Singles: Threesomes
Deep Silver announces that development is under way on the first Singles expansion pack, scheduled for release in 2005. Full Story
- Posted Jun 4, 2004 12:16 pm GMT
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ShellShock: Nam '67 soundtrack details emerge
Eidos announces that its upcoming Vietnam War-themed action game will feature a number of music tracks from the '60s. New screens inside. Full Story
- Posted Jun 3, 2004 6:13 pm GMT
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SCi publishing Rogue Trooper in 2005
SCi reveals that it will publish Rebellion's 2000 AD-inspired action game during its next financial year. Full Story
- Posted Jun 3, 2004 1:13 pm GMT
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Eidos confirms Commandos Strike Force
Eidos updates its UK Web site with the first information on Pyro Studios' upcoming World War II first-person shooter. Full Story
- Posted Jun 2, 2004 12:07 pm GMT
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Hitman: Contracts soundtrack released
Composer Jesper Kyd announces the release of his Hitman: Contracts soundtrack on the Sumthing Else Musicworks record label. Full Story
- Posted Jun 1, 2004 12:33 pm GMT
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Eidos: Warren Spector still at Ion Storm
Executive at publisher denies reports that the legendary game creator has jumped ship. Full Story
- Posted May 28, 2004 8:08 pm GMT
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Singles: Flirt Up Your Life now available
Randy gamers can now download Eidos' AO-rated dating sim for $29.99 or a four-hour trial version for free. Full Story
- Posted May 26, 2004 2:58 am GMT
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Thief: Deadly Shadows steals away to stores
The third installment of Eidos' stealth-action trilogy heads out to retail on schedule. Full Story
- Posted May 25, 2004 7:28 pm GMT
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Eidos issues profit warning
Though Hitman: Contracts is atop the charts, reorders fail to materialize, prompting the publisher to issue a profit warning to investors. Full Story
- Posted May 21, 2004 1:16 am GMT


