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| TOMB RAIDER NEWS CHANNEL - NEWS STORY |
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Eidos Announces North American and European Shipping Date for 'Tomb Raider: Underworld'
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Date: July 15th, 2008
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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(TM)
video game and entertainment system, PLAYSTATION(R)3 computer entertainment
system, Wii(TM), PlayStation(R)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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