336.   Tomb Raider Chronicles - ELEVATION AGREES EIDOS EXTENSION

Elevation Partners, the company at the center of a bidding war for beleaguered Tomb Raider publisher Eidos plc, has agreed an extension to post its offer document for Eidos, despite the computer games publisher's board withdrawing support for the bid, www.sharecast.com is reporting this morning.

Last Updated: Apr 17, 2005  

337.   Tomb Raider Chronicles - GENO PROJECT LAUNCHED BY GEOGRAPHIC

New DNA studies suggest that all humans descended from a single African ancestor who lived some 60,000 years ago. To uncover the paths that lead from him to every living human, the National Geographic Society today launched the 'Genographic Project' at its Washington, D.C., headquarters.

Last Updated: Apr 14, 2005  

338.   Tomb Raider Chronicles - TOMB RAIDERS UNCOVER ROMAN CEMETRY

A team of British archaeologists has uncovered yet more remains thought to belong to an early Roman settlement in York. The skeletons, numbering 50 adults and 7 children, are being excavated by the York Archaeological Trust at a site in Driffield Terrace, reports The Yorkshire Post. Archaeologists are now confident the bodies will provide perhaps the clearest indication yet on the Roman attitude to death.

Last Updated: Apr 14, 2005  

339.   Tomb Raider Chronicles - UK GAMES INDUSTRY IS NOW IN SESSION

ELSPA (Entertainment and Leisure Software Publishers Association) today confirmed the appointment of political affairs expert PSA public affairs to aid with its UK government and parliamentary lobbying. PSA public affairs will work with ELSPA's lead agency Barrington Harvey and will handle public affairs strategies around key issues to the industry such as age rating, codes of practise, piracy and education along with communicating the essential contribution the games industry makes to the UK economy.

Last Updated: Apr 14, 2005  

340.   Tomb Raider Chronicles - ACCLAIM EUROPE ASSIMILATED BY F4G<

Project management and funding specialists Fund4Games has acquired the assets of videogames publisher Acclaim Europe, which went into administration in 2004. Two titles which were in production at Acclaim's Manchester Studio are now being completed and Fund4Games is actively seeking publishing partners for Interview With A Made Man and ATV3.

Last Updated: Apr 14, 2005