TOMB RAIDER ANNIVERSARY
PRESS BLAST
Copyright 2006 Eidos plc Press Release
[ October 30th 2006 ]
Eidos
Interactive Ltd., one of the world's leading
publishers and developers of entertainment software,
today confirms that the next Tomb
Raider game will be entitled; Lara
Croft Tomb Raider: Anniversary and is set
for release on PlayStation 2, PlayStation Portable
(PSP) and PC in 2007.
Inspired
by the first Tomb Raider videogame, originally
released in 1996, LARA CROFT TOMB RAIDER: ANNIVERSARY
is a totally new 2006 adventure for Lara, faithfully
preserving the elements which made the original
Tomb Raider such a classic, selling over 7 million
copies worldwide.
Using
an enhanced 'Tomb
Raider Legend' game engine, the graphics,
technology, physics and engine bring Lara's adventure
and pursuit of a mystical artefact known only
as the Scion right up to today's technology standards
and will offer gamers a completely new gameplay
experience.
"Over
the years we have had literally thousands of requests
to re-make the original Tomb Raider for today's
gamer, we have gone a step further, we have taken
the original story and made a completely new version
for Tomb Raider: Anniversary." said Kathryn Clements,
Senior Brand Manager, Eidos.
"We are
re-telling an incredible story using today's technology,
we've taken all of the key moments from the original
game and put them into the context of a brand
new Tomb Raider adventure which will make fans
of the franchise extremely happy but also attract
a completely new audience."
"We've
captured the essence of what made the original
game so special and with today's technology, created
a game that pushes the boundaries of the current
gaming consoles. Tomb Raider :Anniversary is a
special celebration of Lara's reign as videogaming's
leading lady" said Ian Livingstone, Eidos.
Lara
Croft Tomb Raider: Anniversary is currently in
development by Crystal
Dynamics and will be available in 2007 on
PlayStation 2, PSP and PC.
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