Entries in 'eidos' (141)

Warner publishing Arkham Asylum 2

Warner publishing Arkham Asylum 2

Such was both the critical and commercial success of this year’s Batman: Arkham Asylum that the announcement of a sequel at last night’s VGA awards arguably overshadowed the reveal of ...

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Dec 13th 2009 at 11:41AM in News
Batman: Arkham Asylum 2 revealed

Batman: Arkham Asylum 2 revealed

A sequel to Batman: Arkham Asylum was teased during the Spike VGAs.

Christopher Dring
by Christopher Dring
on Dec 13th 2009 at 2:46AM in News
Kane & Lynch 2 unveiled

Kane & Lynch 2 unveiled

Square Enix Europe has finally issued its official confirmation of Danish studios IO Interactive’s adult action game sequel Kane & Lynch 2: Dog Days, which will be published under the ...

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Nov 18th 2009 at 2:20PM in News
Square Enix Europe rebirth complete

Square Enix Europe rebirth complete

Square Enix has completed its transformation, following the acquisition of Eidos in February.

by Tim Ingham
on Nov 10th 2009 at 4:55PM in News

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Square Enix sales rise 33%, profits fall 55.7%

Square Enix sales rise 33%, profits fall 55.7%

Square Enix has seen its sales rise 33.2 per cent for the six months ending September 30th.

by Ed Fear
on Nov 6th 2009 at 1:27PM in News
Square Enix axing Japanese staff?

Square Enix axing Japanese staff?

In what is fast appearing as the game industry’s largest ever mass-migration from East to West, mega-publisher Square Enix is rumoured to be reducing as many as 300 staff from ...

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Sep 29th 2009 at 11:40AM in News
‘I’d be mad to ignore retail’ says Jacobson

‘I’d be mad to ignore retail’ says Jacobson

Sports Interactive studio head Miles Jacobson has insisted he is fully committed to retail partnerships – after announcing that the Steam edition of FM10 will come with exclusive bonus content.

by Rob Crossley
on Sep 28th 2009 at 11:15AM in News
Batman sneaks onto PC this week

Batman sneaks onto PC this week

It’s topped the charts and won almost universal critical acclaim following its release on consoles – and now Eidos’ Batman: Arkham Asylum is preparing to woo PC gamers.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Sep 15th 2009 at 6:13PM in News

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Bob Burridge joins 505

Bob Burridge joins 505

505 Games has strengthened its growing team with the impressive appointment of former Activision and Eidos stalwart Bob Burridge as UK sales director.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Sep 14th 2009 at 11:12AM in News
US: Batman shifts 2 million units

US: Batman shifts 2 million units

Batman: Arkham Asylum has sold almost 2 million units in the US.

James Batchelor
by James Batchelor
on Sep 11th 2009 at 11:13AM in News
UK CHARTS: Batman swoops to No.1

UK CHARTS: Batman swoops to No.1

Batman: Arkham Asylum is this week's UK number one.

Michael French
by Michael French
on Sep 1st 2009 at 10:58AM in News
AGE RATINGS: Blunder 'an opportunity', says Eidos

AGE RATINGS: Blunder 'an opportunity', says Eidos

Eidos has called the new age ratings 'loophole' an "opportunity for the industry to show how responsible it is".

by Tim Ingham
on Aug 25th 2009 at 3:13PM in News

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Batman: Arkham Asylum free online

Batman: Arkham Asylum free online

nVidia is offering consumers a free downloadable version of Batman: Arkham Asylum with some of its newest graphics cards.

James Batchelor
by James Batchelor
on Aug 24th 2009 at 10:53AM in News
Mini Ninjas set for marketing assault

Mini Ninjas set for marketing assault

Eidos has unveiled plans for the promotional blitz backing upcoming kids title Mini Ninjas.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Aug 20th 2009 at 1:09PM in News
Square Enix suffers gaming losses

Square Enix suffers gaming losses

Square Enix has announced a mixed bag of results in its latest financial report, with the climb in net games sales being offset by a drop in both net and ...

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Aug 10th 2009 at 6:29PM in News
Fewer games, higher prices this Xmas

Fewer games, higher prices this Xmas

The ghost of unprofitable Christmas past will hit consumers this Q4 – as retailers keep software prices high and publishers shunt more triple-A titles than ever to next year.

by Tim Ingham
on Aug 6th 2009 at 11:04AM in News

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Square and Eidos finalise UK team

Square and Eidos finalise UK team

The combined Eidos and Square Enix has named the team staffing its European office. 

by Tim Ingham
on Jul 23rd 2009 at 10:41AM in News
Square Enix Europe born

Square Enix Europe born

Britsoft publisher Eidos is to be absorbed as part of a brand new European arm for new owners Square Enix – costing both British and European jobs in the process.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Jul 7th 2009 at 3:05PM in News
Championship Manager 2010 dated

Championship Manager 2010 dated

Eidos has announced that the next instalment in its noteworthy football management series, dubbed Championship Manager 2010, will be released this September.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Jun 22nd 2009 at 11:18AM in News
Toby Gard takes charge of Tomb Raider

Toby Gard takes charge of Tomb Raider

Toby Gard, the creator of the Tomb Raider series, has once again shifted his role at Crystal Dynamics.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Jun 19th 2009 at 12:31PM in News
Thief 4 emerges from the shadows

Thief 4 emerges from the shadows

It’s been known for really quite a long time now, but the official announcement of Thief 4, or Thi4f as Eidos would like us to refer to it, will still ...

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on May 11th 2009 at 5:37PM in News
Livingstone drops info bomb

Livingstone drops info bomb

The recently appointed Life President at Square Enix-owned Eidos, Ian Livingstone, has opened the floodgates on his company’s current projects.

by Rob Crossley
on May 11th 2009 at 2:02PM in News
Eidos promotes Ian Livingstone

Eidos promotes Ian Livingstone

Ian Livingstone OBE has been promoted by new Eidos owners Square Enix to the role of Life President, MCV can reveal.

by Tim Ingham
on Apr 28th 2009 at 5:49PM in News
Square: Japan’s game industry ‘almost xenophobic’

Square: Japan’s game industry ‘almost xenophobic’

As Square Enix expands its presence in the west with the £84.3 million acquisition of Eidos, global president Yoichi Wada has criticised Japan's development culture for being too inwardly-focused.

by Rob Crossley
on Apr 28th 2009 at 9:00AM in News
Square wants Eidos money back by 2012

Square wants Eidos money back by 2012

The firm that saved Eidos believes it will have a return on its £84.3m purchase within three years.

Christopher Dring
by Christopher Dring
on Apr 27th 2009 at 9:57AM in News