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To: Jeff Lins who wrote (1199)	8/7/1998 1:25:00 PM
From: Andrew C.R. Biddle	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 1773

From fgnonline: fgnonline.com >> November 20th - Sony's Big Day? Playstation 2: If the armies of industry-chatterers are to be believed, nothing is more certain than a large-scale publicity strike by Sony to coincide with the launch of Sega's Dreamcast in Japan on November 20th. Few would like to bet against a crafty, devious and brilliant PR scoop by Sony to spoil its rival's big day. The only question remaining is the scale of Sony's strike. It's become the lunchtime topic for many in the business. Optimistic views speculate on actual photographs of the PlayStation 2 box, or a prototype, leaked to the Japanese press. There's also a possibility of an official announcement of some kind. Or Sony could play safe with some market-research and stats proving its dominance in the games business. Lara's New Charm Offensive Multi: Core is set to persuade cynical journos of the merits of Tomb Raider III, using a simple but effective method. Hacks - especially those who were less than impressed by the game's demonstration at E3 - are being invited to Core's offices in Derby, England. They are duly seated in front of three screens. The first shows Tomb Raider, the second shows Tomb Raider II, and the third shows Tomb Raider III. The firm hopes to dispel the notion that the game has not advanced sufficiently. Results thus far are said to be encouraging. << Andrew

To: Jeff Lins who wrote (1199)	8/7/1998 1:36:00 PM
From: Brendon Woirhaye	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 1773

Friday August 6, 8:30 Eastern Time Company Press Release Eidos announces new Tomb Raider game for DreamCast and N64. SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--August 6, 1998--Fans of Lara Croft and the Tomb Raider games will have an opportunity to see the Tomb Raider III technology on new platforms by the end of the year. Tomb Raider III will only be availably for computers and Sony game consoles, but Raider's Butler will be available for multiple game platforms, including the Nintendo 64 and Sega Dreamcast. Raider's Butler places the player in the role of the staggering old butler with a nasty palsy, challenging the player to keep up Ms. Croft's estate while she is away from home on high adventure. As the butler, players will visit quaint shops in the local village, take the limosine to the service station and negotiate with greedy mechanics, and spend a great deal of time folding linens. "We're quite proud of the fact that we have over 36 different types of linens for the butler to fold," commented Mike McGarvey, COO of Eidos Interactive. "Whether it is bedsheets, curtains, cloth napkins with funky little napkin holders, or Lara's undergarments, the Butler will face different challenges with each one." Raider's Butler will feature the same game engine being developed for Tomb Raider III, offering the greatest resolution and detail. With Raider's Butler, Eidos plans to cash in on other game platforms which were formerly off limits due to an exclusive deal with Sony. "Originally we felt good about our exclusive Tomb Raider deal with Sony, but then we figured, "Why in the world did we do that? Our product sells without Sony's help!" With Raider's Butler, we will get around the agreement, and make loads of money." says Charles Cornwall, CEO. "Although Lara Croft herself does not appear, you'll feel as if she'll show up at any moment. The player will encounter a comb with her hair, a glass with a lipstick print, her toothbrush, even her treasured teddy bear. All the while, you'll be expecting her to enter the room." Mr. Cornwall did not comment on rumours of network play options which would allow Tomb Raider III and Raider's Butler to connect, enabling Lara Croft and the butler to interact directly. Eidos Interactive is a leading developer and publisher of interactive entertainment products for the PC, Sony PlayStation, Nintendo 64 as well as the Internet. Eidos Interactive is part of London-based Eidos plc (Nasdaq:EIDSY - news), with additional offices in San Francisco; Paris; and Hamburg, Germany. Eidos plc also includes Eidos Technologies, a software-based video compression company, Glassworks, a state-of-the-art post production facility specializing in digital special effects for the television, feature film and advertising industries. More information on Eidos Interactive's line of products can be found on the Internet at eidosinteractive.com. The recipient acknowledges that Eidos is unable to exercise control over the content of information contained in transmissions made via the Internet. Eidos hereby excludes any warranty as to the quality of accuracy of any information contained in this message and any liability of any kind for the information contained in it, or for its transmission, reception, storage or use in any way whatsoever.