All Crystal Dynamics 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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BioShock, Tomb Raider writer calls for 'thoughtful and complex' game stories
Susan O'Connor not content with advances thus far in game storytelling, says she is contemplating leaving industry altogether. Full Story
- Posted May 28, 2013 7:50 pm GMT
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Square Enix executive criticizes long game development periods
Senior executive managing director Yosuke Matsuda voices concerns about long game development periods and regional demands; praises Steam Greenlight and Early Access. Full Story
- Posted May 28, 2013 8:35 am 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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Square Enix America's CEO leaves for Amazon
Mike Fischer has been working at Square Enix since July 2010. Full Story
- Posted May 23, 2013 4:58 pm GMT
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Square Enix blasts 'oligopolistic' market for $134m loss
Despite posting a loss this year, Square Enix expects to return to profitability next year. Full Story
- Posted May 13, 2013 3:06 pm GMT
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UK Chart: Dead Island: Riptide scores third week at the top
Black Ops II rises to second, The Walking Dead charts at ninth, and Persona 4 Arena fails to make the top 10. Full Story
- Posted May 13, 2013 10:07 am GMT
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UK Chart: Dead Island: Riptide claims second week at the top
DC Comics fighter Injustice stays second, while Star Trek falls to 10th. Full Story
- Posted May 7, 2013 10:16 am GMT
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Layoffs hit Square Enix Europe
Square Enix layoffs to hit European and UK offices; exact employee numbers unknown. Full Story
- Posted Apr 30, 2013 5:07 am GMT
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UK Chart: BioShock Infinite claims third week at the top
Tomb Raider finishes second for the fourth week in a row. Full Story
- Posted Apr 15, 2013 10:17 am GMT
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Square Enix: 'Huge slump' in NA sales hurt Tomb Raider, Hitman, Sleeping Dogs
Publisher explains why, despite an increased effort on polish and quality, big-budget games fell short of expectation. Full Story
- Posted Apr 9, 2013 2:18 pm GMT
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Yoichi Wada: 'The huge loss was like a voice from the heavens'
Former Square Enix president Yoichi Wada says amid tough financial times, it was like a voice from above told him, "It's time to move on." Full Story
- Posted Apr 9, 2013 1:26 pm GMT
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UK Chart: BioShock Infinite stays top as Defiance enters third
Tomb Raider clings on to second place in the UK charts. Full Story
- Posted Apr 8, 2013 10:04 am GMT
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New Square Enix president promises a review of the company
Yosuke Matsuda says he'll look at the publisher and squeeze out what doesn't work. Full Story
- Posted Apr 3, 2013 2:56 pm GMT
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Tomb Raider 1939 Multiplayer Map Pack now available
Two new maps for Tomb Raider's multiplayer modes released on Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, and PC. Full Story
- Posted Apr 2, 2013 5:15 pm GMT
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UK Chart: BioShock Infinite soars to the top, Luigi's Mansion 2 lands fifth
BioShock Infinite enjoys the second biggest opening week of 2013 so far. Full Story
- Posted Apr 2, 2013 11:02 am GMT
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Tomb Raider sets franchise sales record
Crystal Dynamics reveals first-week sales of action adventure better than any other entry to date. Full Story
- Posted Mar 29, 2013 6:18 pm GMT
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Production on new Tomb Raider film to begin 'immediately'
MGM acquires rights to Lara Croft franchise, partners with GK Films for upcoming movie; casting details not announced. Full Story
- Posted Mar 28, 2013 5:01 pm GMT
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Tomb Raider needs to sell at least 5m to be a success, says analyst
Analyst says that Square Enix's focus on single-player IP could be problematic for the long-term prospects of the publisher. Full Story
- Posted Mar 27, 2013 3:58 pm GMT
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Tomb Raider fails to reach sales target
Square Enix reveals latest Lara Croft title, Hitman: Absolution, and Sleeping Dogs all underperformed. Full Story
- Posted Mar 26, 2013 4:11 pm GMT
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UK Chart: Gears of War: Judgment finishes top, The Walking Dead in third
Gears of War: Judgment finishes first, but can't match the success of Gears of War 3. Full Story
- Posted Mar 25, 2013 11:57 am GMT
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More Tomb Raider microtransactions revealed
Gamers can now spend $1 to purchase accuracy-boosting headshot reticle for single-player campaign. Full Story
- Posted Mar 20, 2013 4:21 pm GMT
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No plans for single-player Tomb Raider DLC
Crystal Dynamics confirms all upcoming expansions for action-adventure game will be multiplayer-focused. Full Story
- Posted Mar 20, 2013 3:54 pm GMT
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UK Chart: Tomb Raider first, God of War: Ascension sells half of predecessor
Tomb Raider tops chart for second week running, while StarCraft II: Heart of the Swarm launches in third place and SimCity drops down to fifth. Full Story
- Posted Mar 18, 2013 10:55 am GMT
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Tomb Raider PC patched to ease Nvidia and Intel woes
Latest Tomb Raider patch contains various gameplay and bug fixes, while Nvidia works on a new driver to improve performance. Full Story
- Posted Mar 11, 2013 1:33 pm GMT
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UK Chart: Tomb Raider finishes top, SimCity enjoys strong launch
Tomb Raider reboot sets new sales record for the series and enjoys the best-selling opening weekend of the year so far. Full Story
- Posted Mar 11, 2013 10:41 am GMT
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Tomb Raider logs 1 million players
Latest Lara Croft game from Crystal Dynamics sees seven-figure player base in under 48 hours following launch. Full Story
- Posted Mar 8, 2013 12:44 pm GMT
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Tomb Raider timed-exclusive DLC revealed for Xbox 360
Tomb Raider's Caves & Cliffs Multiplayer Map Pack coming to Xbox 360 on March 19. Full Story
- Posted Mar 6, 2013 6:00 pm GMT
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New Tomb Raider film coming from The Departed studio
Crystal Dynamics working with GK Films on new Lara Croft film that will not be continuation of Angelina Jolie movies. Full Story
- Posted Mar 5, 2013 1:47 pm GMT
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AU Shippin’ Out March 4-8: Tomb Raider, SimCity
Discover Lara Croft's origin story in Tomb Raider, or build a bustling urban empire in SimCity this week. Full Story
- Posted Mar 4, 2013 4:40 am GMT
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Tomb Raider PC specs revealed
PC version of upcoming action game features increased detail tessellation, post-filter effects, and Steamworks integration. Full Story
- Posted Feb 22, 2013 2:46 pm GMT
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Square Enix stung by 'increasingly difficult' console market
Publisher blames the console market for its ¥5.7 billion ($914 million) loss for the nine months ending December 31, 2012. Full Story
- Posted Feb 5, 2013 2:50 pm GMT
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Why Tomb Raider skipped Wii U
Creative director says upcoming action game not coming to Nintendo system due to ambition to deliver same experience across platforms. Full Story
- Posted Jan 28, 2013 4:27 pm GMT
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No Tomb Raider online pass, demo
Crystal Dynamics confirms upcoming action game will not force secondhand players to pay for online access; no prerelease demo to avoid spoiling story. Full Story
- Posted Jan 18, 2013 1:35 pm GMT
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Lara Croft Xbox 360 controller unveiled
New Tomb Raider-themed 360 wireless controller unveiled at CES 2013. Full Story
- Posted Jan 11, 2013 1:24 am GMT
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Tomb Raider multiplayer details
Upcoming reboot to include standard Team Deathmatch mode, as well as "Rescue" and "Cry For Help" gametypes. Full Story
- Posted Jan 3, 2013 4:05 pm GMT
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Tomb Raider gets multiplayer
Crystal Dynamics confirms upcoming Lara Croft reboot will feature a head-to-head mode. Full Story
- Posted Dec 29, 2012 11:44 am GMT
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Dead Space composer working on Tomb Raider
Jason Graves chosen to craft score for Square Enix's new Lara Croft action game. Full Story
- Posted Nov 30, 2012 6:52 pm GMT
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Tomb Raider campaign spans 12-15 hours
Developer confirms estimated length of new action game; protagonist Lara Croft has regenerative health; sequel dependent on success of first game. Full Story
- Posted Nov 26, 2012 3:20 pm GMT
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Square Enix first Unreal 4 licensee
Final Fantasy, Tomb Raider publisher signs "sweeping" deal with Epic to use new engine, becoming first publicly known third-party using the tech. Full Story
- Posted Oct 23, 2012 4:31 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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Tomb Raider dev wants moments that 'make you cry'
Crystal Dynamics brand manager says players' journey with upcoming iteration of Lara Croft more akin to a TV series than a blockbuster movie; multiplayer originally planned but not implemented. Full Story
- Posted Aug 30, 2012 12:33 am GMT
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Mirror's Edge writer penning Tomb Raider
Rhianna Pratchett has been at work on Lara Croft's new incarnation for two years, plans to comment on game's gender controversies soon. Full Story
- Posted Jul 12, 2012 6:48 pm GMT
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Square Enix has highest salary average among game companies in Japan
Final Fantasy publisher holds top spot, above Sony, Nintendo, and Sega. Full Story
- Posted Jun 29, 2012 7:30 am GMT
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Tomb Raider sequel teased
Crystal Dynamics global brand director says "It's not just one game" in reference to Lara Croft's origin story. Full Story
- Posted Jun 27, 2012 5:18 pm GMT
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Lara Croft voice actress revealed
William & Kate, Californication actress Camilla Luddington lending her voice and performance skills to the upcoming Tomb Raider reboot. Full Story
- Posted Jun 26, 2012 12:49 pm GMT
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Crystal Dynamics denies Tomb Raider attempted rape scene
[UPDATE] Crystal Dynamics explains in interview that this scene represents a "huge step in [Lara Croft's] evolution" and is an attempt to strengthen the game's narrative; developer now saying, "Sexual assault of any kind is not a theme that we cover in this game." Full Story
- Posted Jun 13, 2012 3:55 pm GMT
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Tomb Raider due March 5, 2013
New trailer for Crystal Dynamics' Lara Croft origin story reveals game to ship worldwide in early March for Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, and PC. Full Story
- Posted Jun 1, 2012 3:29 pm GMT
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Tomb Raider delayed to 2013
Lara Croft origin story pushed back to allow Crystal Dynamics to "fully deliver the very highest quality game"; new screenshot teasing upcoming E3 content. Full Story
- Posted May 14, 2012 6:47 am 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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God of War II director joins Tomb Raider dev
[UPDATE] Square Enix confirms action series director Cory Barlog hired on at California studio to work on Tomb Raider reboot and unannounced title. Full Story
- Posted Mar 2, 2012 2:53 pm GMT
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Tomb Raider skipping Wii U
Crystal Dynamics believes "it would not be right" to bring latest Lara Croft revamp to Nintendo's next console as a port, leaves possibility for building one from scratch. Full Story
- Posted Jan 26, 2012 6:29 pm GMT
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Crystal Dynamics working on new IP
Tomb Raider developer teases fresh body of work; Lara Croft origin story on schedule for fall bow. Full Story
- Posted Jan 4, 2012 8:51 pm GMT
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E3 2011: BioShock Infinite scores at Game Critics Awards
Irrational's action adventure lands four trophies, including Best of Show; Battlefield 3, Sound Shapes, Elder Scrolls V nab two each; Bastion, Forza 4, PS Vita also honored. Full Story
- Posted Jun 28, 2011 6:13 pm GMT
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E3 2011: BioShock Infinite, Uncharted 3 lead Game Critics Awards nominations
Batman: Arkham City, Battlefield 3, Skyrim, Star Wars: The Old Republic, From Dust, Tomb Raider also lead nods from critics' panel. Full Story
- Posted Jun 22, 2011 12:50 am GMT
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E3 2011: Tomb Raider due fall 2012
Crystal Dynamics announces release window for reboot Lara Croft game; coming to Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, and PC next year. Full Story
- Posted Jun 6, 2011 6:09 pm GMT
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AU Shippin' Out March 28-April 1: 3DS bonanza
There are plenty of Nintendo 3DS games being released this week to coincide with the local launch, but it's not all about Nintendo's shiny new toy. Full Story
- Posted Mar 28, 2011 4:58 am GMT
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Shippin' Out March 20-26: Crysis 2, Lego Star Wars III, Dissidia 012
New release slate championed by Crytek's multiplatform shooter, TT Games' latest block game, and Square Enix's fighting game; The Sims Medieval, Ghostbusters: SOS, Tomb Raider, Splinter Cell Trilogies, and Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood PC also out. Full Story
- Posted Mar 21, 2011 12:17 pm 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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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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Square Enix six-month earnings falter
Publisher sees April-Sept. revenues sink 25% to $836 million, as profit falls 36% to $21 million; DQ Monsters: Joker 2, Kane & Lynch 2 sell 1 million. Full Story
- Posted Nov 5, 2010 7:49 pm GMT
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Square Enix slashes six-month forecast by 10%
Japanese publisher says "smaller growth" of new software spurred revenue revision down to $843 million, profit to $21 million. Full Story
- Posted Nov 1, 2010 7:14 pm GMT
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Shippin' Out Sept. 26-Oct. 2: Dead Rising 2, FIFA 11
Capcom zombie action game and EA Sports footie sim lead new releases including Guitar Hero: Warriors of Rock, Final Fantasy XIV, Front Mission Evolved, and more. Full Story
- Posted Sep 24, 2010 11:44 pm GMT
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Shippin' Out August 15-21: Kane & Lynch 2
Square Enix's gritty crime sequel leads retail pack next to action role-playing PSP game Ys Seven. Full Story
- Posted Aug 16, 2010 5:04 pm GMT
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Lara Croft Xbox 360 launching without online co-op
Multiplayer feature to be patched into Crystal Dynamics adventure game on September 28, the same day full game arrives on PlayStation 3 and PC. Full Story
- Posted Aug 6, 2010 11:35 pm GMT
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Crystal Dynamics on Lara Croft's new direction
Q&A: Developer's global brand director explains the thinking behind the new co-op focused, arcade-inspired, isometric downloadable take on Tomb Raider. Full Story
- Posted May 20, 2010 6:26 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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Lara Croft goes downloadable for Guardian of Light
Square Enix drops Tomb Raider name to focus on the face of the franchise; new Crystal Dynamics-developed installment due this year. Full Story
- Posted Mar 4, 2010 6:33 pm 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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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 £80.3 million. Full Story
- Posted Feb 27, 2009 5:21 pm GMT
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Square Enix increases stake in Eidos
Japanese publisher's £9.39 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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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 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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Eidos racks up £99.1m 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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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 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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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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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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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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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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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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Crystal Dynamics back on Tomb Raider
Eidos rep confirms the studio that revitalized Lara Croft in Tomb Raider: Legend will be handling her next excursion as well. Full Story
- Posted Nov 15, 2006 6:27 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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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It's official: Lara Croft is skipping E3
Eidos confirms the new Tomb Raider won't be on display at this year's game expo. Full Story
- Posted Apr 23, 2004 12:41 am GMT
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New Commandos, Freedom Fighters, and Deus Ex titles planned
Eidos financial reports indicate sequels and spin-offs for several series are in the works. Full Story
- Posted Apr 6, 2004 8:22 pm GMT
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Whiplash comes under fire in the UK
Reports from the UK suggest that Eidos' animal-testing-themed platformer could be the next Grand Theft Auto, at least in terms of how many people disapprove of it. Full Story
- Posted Feb 19, 2004 12:37 pm GMT
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Legacy of Kain: Defiance shipping early
Latest installment in Crystal Dynamics' vampire series will start sucking blood on November 11. Full Story
- Posted Oct 24, 2003 9:50 pm GMT
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2003 Fall College Tour kicks off
EA, Eidos, Midway, Ubisoft, and the US Army go back to school with Game Live's video game 2003 Fall College Tour Full Story
- Posted Sep 12, 2003 10:50 pm GMT
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Kain: Defiance site goes live
Official Web site sets stage for November release on the PS2 and Xbox. Full Story
- Posted Sep 4, 2003 1:30 am GMT
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Whiplash site now open
Eidos opens an official site for its animal action game. Full Story
- Posted Aug 7, 2003 12:40 am GMT
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Eidos Announces Whiplash
Eidos Interactive confirms that it will publish Crystal Dynamics' previously unannounced action game later this year. Full Story
- Posted May 12, 2003 7:07 pm GMT
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Eidos announces E3 lineup
Legacy of Kain: Defiance and Thief will be among the games at Eidos' E3 booth. Full Story
- Posted May 2, 2003 12:27 am GMT
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Midway Unleashes Gex
Gex: Enter the Gecko ships to stores nationwide today. This sequel to Gex's first adventure features full 3D gameplay in a variety of different TV and film-based environments. Gex should be landing in stores by the end of the week. Full Story
- Posted Feb 26, 1998 12:07 am GMT


