Entries in 'eidos' (139)

Lara Croft double pack swings onto PSP

Lara Croft double pack swings onto PSP

Eidos has revealed that it is to release a new Lara Croft software bundle on PSP next week, dubbed the Tomb Raider PSP Double Pack.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Apr 2nd 2009 at 1:11PM in News
Eidos UK avoids Square distraction

Eidos UK avoids Square distraction

With Square Enix's swoop for Eidos complete, the publisher's UK team is working hard to ensure success for its upcoming key releases.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Mar 30th 2009 at 4:03PM in News
Square completes Eidos swoop

Square completes Eidos swoop

Eidos will be under the formal control of Square Enix within weeks but jobs look safe, with the business running as an independent unit.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Mar 27th 2009 at 3:55PM in News
Championship Manager 2009 delayed

Championship Manager 2009 delayed

Eidos has delayed the newest addition to the Championship Manager franchise from its original April release date until some time after the end of the publisher’s financial year.

James Batchelor
by James Batchelor
on Mar 16th 2009 at 11:23AM in News

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Square Enix and Eidos agree buyout terms

Square Enix and Eidos agree buyout terms

Eidos has reached an agreement with Square Enix which will result in the Britsoft firm's complete share capital being purchased by the Japanese company in early May.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Mar 4th 2009 at 4:16PM in News
Eidos H1 losses narrow

Eidos H1 losses narrow

Eidos has posted a 26 per cent rise in revenues in its fiscal results for the first half of the fiscal year.

by Tim Ingham
on Feb 27th 2009 at 10:36AM in News
Square Enix’s buyout of Eidos draws closer

Square Enix’s buyout of Eidos draws closer

The seemingly inevitable buyout of Eidos by Japanese RPG developer and publisher Square Enix has come a step closer with the news that it has now acquired 11 per cent ...
Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Feb 24th 2009 at 1:40PM in News
Another Eidos shareholder backs Square Enix bid

Another Eidos shareholder backs Square Enix bid

Square Enix's bid for UK publisher Eidos took another step forward this morning with the news that it had secured the support of another major shareholder in the firm.

Michael French
by Michael French
on Feb 18th 2009 at 8:39AM in News

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Warner backs Square Enix's bid for Eidos

Warner backs Square Enix's bid for Eidos

Warner has thrown its weight behind Square Enix's bid to buy UK publisher Eidos.

Michael French
by Michael French
on Feb 16th 2009 at 7:44AM in News
Square Enix swoops for Eidos

Square Enix swoops for Eidos

It has been confirmed that Japanese publisher Square Enix has made a firm offer for Britsoft rival Eidos, estimated to be around £84mn – a total that represents a 129 ...
Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Feb 12th 2009 at 8:38AM in News
Eidos steps back from casual gaming

Eidos steps back from casual gaming

Britsoft publisher Eidos has parted ways with casual games developer Gimme5games, with Matt Spall’s outfit pledging to carry on operating as an independent web and casual studio.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Feb 9th 2009 at 12:56PM in News
Warner and Eidos cosy up over Lara Croft

Warner and Eidos cosy up over Lara Croft

It has emerged that Warner Bros is planning a brand new movie in the Tomb Raider franchise – leading some to wonder if this is the first move in the ...
Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Jan 28th 2009 at 12:07PM in News

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Manchester studio closed by Eidos

Manchester studio closed by Eidos

Eidos has confirmed to Develop that it has close its Rockpool Games studio in Manchester. Around 14 Rockpool staff have been made redundant as part of the move.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Jan 23rd 2009 at 12:10PM in News
Hitman developer unveils Mini Ninjas

Hitman developer unveils Mini Ninjas

In a stark sign of the times Eidos-owned Danish developer Io Interactive, the studio behind ultra-violent assassination series Hitman, has unveiled it’s latest title – super-cute adventure outing Mini Ninjas.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Jan 19th 2009 at 10:07AM in News
Eidos on verge of buyout?

Eidos on verge of buyout?

Eidos has confirmed that it is in early talks for a potential acquisition of the publisher.

Michael French
by Michael French
on Jan 15th 2009 at 6:17PM in News
Eidos considers Lara revamp to reverse sales slump

Eidos considers Lara revamp to reverse sales slump

After warning that sales of the latest Tomb Raider game were below expectations (despite shifting over 1.5m units globally), Eidos has admitted it might once again redesign the title's iconic ...
Michael French
by Michael French
on Jan 11th 2009 at 11:52AM in News

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SHAREWATCH: Eidos stock plunges 27.5%

SHAREWATCH: Eidos stock plunges 27.5%

Shares in Eidos PLC have tumbled 27.5 per cent on news that it has slashed its revenue forecasts for the year.

by Tim Ingham
on Jan 9th 2009 at 1:52PM in News
Eidos hit by sales downturn

Eidos hit by sales downturn

Publisher Eidos has lowered its full year forecasts following slow sales of its big 2008 release, Tomb Raider: Underworld.

Christopher Dring
by Christopher Dring
on Jan 9th 2009 at 10:17AM in News
Who will buy Eidos?

Who will buy Eidos?

Recent rumors have been circling that SCi/Eidos is on the block and the list of potential suitors includes EA, Ubisoft, Square Enix and Warner Brothers.

by Tim Ingham
on Dec 18th 2008 at 10:21AM in News
Warner snaps up 10m Eidos shares

Warner snaps up 10m Eidos shares

Time Warner has purchased ten million shares in Eidos PLC, bringing its total stake in the company up to over 19 per cent.

by Tim Ingham
on Dec 15th 2008 at 9:59AM in News
Square makes late Eidos bid – but Warner in pole position

Square makes late Eidos bid – but Warner in pole position

A battle between East and West looks set to decide the future of Eidos.

by Tim Ingham
on Dec 4th 2008 at 10:06AM in News
Eidos ‘in takeover talks’

Eidos ‘in takeover talks’

Eidos parent SCi Entertainment is reportedly in takeover talks once again – with Ubisoft and Electronic Arts.

by Tim Ingham
on Dec 1st 2008 at 9:47AM in News
Livingstone slams Government attitude to games

Livingstone slams Government attitude to games

Eidos creative director Ian Livingstone has hit out at the UK Government for its continued refusal to reward the British games development community with financial assistance.

by Tim Ingham
on Oct 24th 2008 at 12:15PM in News
Eidos opens Shanghai base

Eidos opens Shanghai base

SCi-owned Eidos is the latest to expand its operations into Asia with the opening a new office in Shanghai, China.

by Tim Ingham
on Sep 19th 2008 at 5:14PM in News
SCi plans major rebrand

SCi plans major rebrand

SCi Entertainment’s Board has recommended that the firm changes its name to Eidos PLC.

by Tim Ingham
on Sep 15th 2008 at 12:21PM in News