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TOMB RAIDER UNDERWORLD
SHIP DATE
Copyright 2008 Eidos plc Press Release
[ July 15th 2008 ]
Eidos
Interactive, creator of some of the world's
leading videogame properties, today announces
the November 18th, 2008 ship date for the highly
anticipated, upcoming entry to the illustrious
Tomb Raider
franchise, Tomb
Raider: Underworld, throughout North America
with the European ship date following on November
21st, 2008.
The game
will ship to retailers simultaneously for the
Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system,
PLAYSTATION 3 computer entertainment system, Wii,
PlayStation 2, Nintendo DS, and PC Games for Windows
platforms. With development led by Crystal Dynamics,
developers of the recent Tomb Raider blockbusters,
Tomb Raider:
Legend and Tomb
Raider: Anniversary, Tomb Raider: Underworld
takes players on an epic adventure, where they
will face greater challenges and choices than
ever before.
Tomb
Raider: Underworld marks the first game in this
flagship series that is designed specifically
for next generation consoles. Lara
Croft uncovers proof of the existence of the
mythical hammer of the Norse God Thor, a weapon
rumored to have the power to smash mountains into
valleys and destroy the Gods themselves.
Setting
an epic journey around the globe in motion, Lara
visits the ruins of ancient civilizations, collecting
clues that lead her to a forgotten power that
could lay waste to all civilization. Exploiting
the power and capabilities of next generation
consoles, Lara must hunt for clues across larger
than life environments, seen with exquisite, detailed
clarity. Solving multifaceted puzzles, facing
foes both animal and supernatural, players have
the aid of enhanced weapons and abilities, as
they explore the secrets of the past.
Also
coming to the Wii and Nintendo DS consoles, Tomb
Raider: Underworld for these systems features
exclusive additions not included on other platforms.
The Wii version includes an archaeological toolkit
exclusive to this console that allows players
to excavate hidden areas and secrets with the
aid of a compressed air gun, acetylene torch,
chisel and pliers.
"Tomb
Raider: Underworld takes the franchise to places
it has not yet been, in terms of action, visual
fidelity, technical achievement, and overall fun,"
commented Robert Lindsey, Executive Vice President
of Sales and Marketing, Eidos Inc. "Tomb Raider
has never looked, acted or played so life-like
before; built for next generation systems, and
next generation gamers, Lara Croft will traverse
massive, detailed, environments, with all the
skills and abilities she would have in real life."
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