Eidos Interactive Announces E3 Product Line-Up.
Eidos Interactive announces its exciting PC and console line-up for this year’s Electronic Entertainment Expo
102 Dalmatians: Puppies to the Rescue:
Format: PlayStation, Dreamcast, PC
Release Date: Q4 2000.
It’s puppy power to the rescue! With the help of your animal friends, rescue your puppy brothers and sisters from the evil clutches of Cruella De Vil and her army of pet-napping toys.
Anachronox
Format: PC
Release Date: Q3 2000
Anachronox is a breath-taking Sci-Fi Fantasy RPG from ION Storm. Control up to three characters at a time, from an eventual cast of seven, as you explore the galaxy and three different dimensions. Investigate bizarre, futuristic environments, melee with galactic foes, and discover unique weapons and objects that aid you on your quest to find the truth. As an epic story line unfolds, control your own destiny by choosing the characters you play and the manner in which you accomplish tasks.
Commandos 2
Format: PC
Release Date: Q4 2000
The dirty half dozen are back in a sequel to the highly successful WWII strategy game. Commandos 2 features new commandos along side a new game engine with a wider range of difficulty levels, enhanced highly detailed graphics, fluid character animations, and improved enemy AI.
Deus Ex
Format: PC
Release Date: Q3 2000
Developed by ION Storm, this game incorporates role-playing, action, adventure, and the 1st person shooter genres into a chaotic blend of real world conspiracies, cliffhangers and plot twists.
F1 World Grand Prix 2000
Publisher: Video System
Distributor: Eidos Interactive
Format: PlayStation, PC
Release Date: Q4 2000
Featuring all the Teams and Circuits from the FIA Formula One World Championship, F1 World Grand Prix 2000 puts you in the driving seat of the most hi-tech racing series in the world.
Fear Effect: Retro Helix
Format: PlayStation
Release Date: Q1 2001
Fear Effect: Retro Helix is the prequel to the critically acclaimed hit Fear Effect developed by Kronos Digital Entertainment. In this chapter, we delve into the colorful histories of the original cast of three mercenaries as well as the extraordinary circumstances that brought them together.
Hitman: Codename 47
Format: PC
Release Date: Q3 2000
Hitman: Codename 47 sets the new standard for thinking shooters. Gorgeous and realistic graphics from a new ground-breaking 3D engine sets the stage for the most immersive cinematic action of 2000. As the enigmatic Hitman you must use stealth and tactical problem solving to enter, execute and exit your assignment with the minimum of attention and with maximum effect.
Project IGI
Format: PC
Release Date: Q3 2000
Developed by Innerloop Studios this 1st person action/strategy game sends you deep into Eastern Europe on a solo mission where your skills in thievery, computer hacking, sabotage, and reconnaissance can hopefully save the world from nuclear terror.
Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver II
Format: PlayStation, PC, Dreamcast
Release Date: Q4 2000
As Raziel, travel back through the currents of time in pursuit of your creator and nemesis – Kain, to uncover the mysteries surrounding Nosgoth’s past and the extinction of the vampire clans.
Project Eden
Format: PC
Release: Q3 2000
Designed by the team that created the original Tomb Raider, Project Eden strikes into the action-adventure genre with a radical combination of action and adventure featuring interchangeable 1st and 3rd person viewpoints. With control over a team of four characters, gameplay relies heavily on character interaction and is either single player (co-operative) or four player (network).
Startopia
Format: PC
Release Date: Q4 2000
Developed by Mucky Foot, you must build and maintain a series of space stations across the galaxy to peacefully house up to nine alien races while turning a profit. This strategy simulation features beautiful 3D environments spanning several simultaneous levels of play.
Sydney 2000 “The official video game of the Olympic Summer Games”
Format: PC, PSX, Dreamcast
Release Date: Q3 2000
Sydney 2000 is a graphical showcase bringing every aspect of the Olympic Games to video games players around the world. No detail has been spared to produce the most realistic sports game ever, while retaining a great feeling of fun and frantic multi-player competition. The game features high-resolution graphics incorporating the latest motion capture technology, provided by Olympic athletes, and accurate models of all the Olympic facilities. Choose between a variety of gaming modes including Olympic, Arcade and Coaching. Olympic mode enables you to take a team of athletes and train them up through lower ranking competitions and lead them ultimately to compete for Gold.
Three Kingdoms: Fate of the Dragon
Format: PC
Release Date: Q4 2000
Developed by Overmax Studio in China, this highly detailed real-time strategy game is based on the famous 14th Century novel entitled Romance of the Three Kingdoms.
Walt Disney World Quest: Magical Racing Tour
Format: Dreamcast
Release date: Q2 2000
Walt Disney World Quest: Magical Racing Tour is an exhilarating multi-player racing adventure that brings players back into the Walt Disney World experience as Jiminy Cricket, Chip & Dale, and other all-new Disney Characters. The game features eight authentic Disney tracks based on popular Walt Disney World attractions including: Pirates of the Caribbean, Haunted Mansion and Space Mountain.
For further information, please contact:
Steve Starvis (PR Manager) or Eva Whitlow (Assistant PR Manager) at:
Eidos Interactive, Wimbledon Bridge House, 1 Hartfield Rd, Wimbledon, London SW19 3RU. Tel: 0181 636 3000; Fax: 0181 636 3001; E-mail: steve.starvis@eidos.co.uk / eva.whitlow@eidos.co.uk
Format: PlayStation, Dreamcast, PC
Release Date: Q4 2000.
It’s puppy power to the rescue! With the help of your animal friends, rescue your puppy brothers and sisters from the evil clutches of Cruella De Vil and her army of pet-napping toys.
Anachronox
Format: PC
Release Date: Q3 2000
Anachronox is a breath-taking Sci-Fi Fantasy RPG from ION Storm. Control up to three characters at a time, from an eventual cast of seven, as you explore the galaxy and three different dimensions. Investigate bizarre, futuristic environments, melee with galactic foes, and discover unique weapons and objects that aid you on your quest to find the truth. As an epic story line unfolds, control your own destiny by choosing the characters you play and the manner in which you accomplish tasks.
Commandos 2
Format: PC
Release Date: Q4 2000
The dirty half dozen are back in a sequel to the highly successful WWII strategy game. Commandos 2 features new commandos along side a new game engine with a wider range of difficulty levels, enhanced highly detailed graphics, fluid character animations, and improved enemy AI.
Deus Ex
Format: PC
Release Date: Q3 2000
Developed by ION Storm, this game incorporates role-playing, action, adventure, and the 1st person shooter genres into a chaotic blend of real world conspiracies, cliffhangers and plot twists.
F1 World Grand Prix 2000
Publisher: Video System
Distributor: Eidos Interactive
Format: PlayStation, PC
Release Date: Q4 2000
Featuring all the Teams and Circuits from the FIA Formula One World Championship, F1 World Grand Prix 2000 puts you in the driving seat of the most hi-tech racing series in the world.
Fear Effect: Retro Helix
Format: PlayStation
Release Date: Q1 2001
Fear Effect: Retro Helix is the prequel to the critically acclaimed hit Fear Effect developed by Kronos Digital Entertainment. In this chapter, we delve into the colorful histories of the original cast of three mercenaries as well as the extraordinary circumstances that brought them together.
Hitman: Codename 47
Format: PC
Release Date: Q3 2000
Hitman: Codename 47 sets the new standard for thinking shooters. Gorgeous and realistic graphics from a new ground-breaking 3D engine sets the stage for the most immersive cinematic action of 2000. As the enigmatic Hitman you must use stealth and tactical problem solving to enter, execute and exit your assignment with the minimum of attention and with maximum effect.
Project IGI
Format: PC
Release Date: Q3 2000
Developed by Innerloop Studios this 1st person action/strategy game sends you deep into Eastern Europe on a solo mission where your skills in thievery, computer hacking, sabotage, and reconnaissance can hopefully save the world from nuclear terror.
Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver II
Format: PlayStation, PC, Dreamcast
Release Date: Q4 2000
As Raziel, travel back through the currents of time in pursuit of your creator and nemesis – Kain, to uncover the mysteries surrounding Nosgoth’s past and the extinction of the vampire clans.
Project Eden
Format: PC
Release: Q3 2000
Designed by the team that created the original Tomb Raider, Project Eden strikes into the action-adventure genre with a radical combination of action and adventure featuring interchangeable 1st and 3rd person viewpoints. With control over a team of four characters, gameplay relies heavily on character interaction and is either single player (co-operative) or four player (network).
Startopia
Format: PC
Release Date: Q4 2000
Developed by Mucky Foot, you must build and maintain a series of space stations across the galaxy to peacefully house up to nine alien races while turning a profit. This strategy simulation features beautiful 3D environments spanning several simultaneous levels of play.
Sydney 2000 “The official video game of the Olympic Summer Games”
Format: PC, PSX, Dreamcast
Release Date: Q3 2000
Sydney 2000 is a graphical showcase bringing every aspect of the Olympic Games to video games players around the world. No detail has been spared to produce the most realistic sports game ever, while retaining a great feeling of fun and frantic multi-player competition. The game features high-resolution graphics incorporating the latest motion capture technology, provided by Olympic athletes, and accurate models of all the Olympic facilities. Choose between a variety of gaming modes including Olympic, Arcade and Coaching. Olympic mode enables you to take a team of athletes and train them up through lower ranking competitions and lead them ultimately to compete for Gold.
Three Kingdoms: Fate of the Dragon
Format: PC
Release Date: Q4 2000
Developed by Overmax Studio in China, this highly detailed real-time strategy game is based on the famous 14th Century novel entitled Romance of the Three Kingdoms.
Walt Disney World Quest: Magical Racing Tour
Format: Dreamcast
Release date: Q2 2000
Walt Disney World Quest: Magical Racing Tour is an exhilarating multi-player racing adventure that brings players back into the Walt Disney World experience as Jiminy Cricket, Chip & Dale, and other all-new Disney Characters. The game features eight authentic Disney tracks based on popular Walt Disney World attractions including: Pirates of the Caribbean, Haunted Mansion and Space Mountain.
For further information, please contact:
Steve Starvis (PR Manager) or Eva Whitlow (Assistant PR Manager) at:
Eidos Interactive, Wimbledon Bridge House, 1 Hartfield Rd, Wimbledon, London SW19 3RU. Tel: 0181 636 3000; Fax: 0181 636 3001; E-mail: steve.starvis@eidos.co.uk / eva.whitlow@eidos.co.uk
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