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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
London (5, March 2013) –
Square Eni x today announces that Tomb
Raider™, developed by Crystal Dynamics®, is now available
in stores for Microsoft Xbox 360®, Sony PlayStation® 3. The
PC version is also available in stores and via online platforms
including Steam.
“Creating something truly special is incredibly
challenging. You have got to really want it: you have to be
passionate; you have to care about it, and you have to dedicate
yourself.” said Darrell Gallagher, Head of Studio at Crystal
Dynamics. “We have a studio full of talented people who have
put their hearts into making this game - this is not just a game on
their resumé, speak to any one of them, they’ve been
on a journey. We hope that the game we’ve built will endure
and that this is a well deserving renaissance for Lara
Croft.”
Written by Rhianna Pratchett and John Stafford, with music
composed by Jason Graves, Tomb Raider explores the intense origin
story of Lara Croft and her ascent from an untried and untested
young woman to a hardened survivor. Armed only with raw instincts
and the ability to push beyond the limits of human endurance, Lara
must fight to unravel the dark history of a forgotten island to
escape its relentless hold. Featuring for the first time a bespoke
multiplayer campaign developed by Eidos Montréal™.
In addition, the game has been accompanied by a wealth of
companion items and interactive media, including Brady®
Strategy Guides and beautiful companion art book (Tomb Raider: The
Art of Survival), a Dark Horse Comic, written by game writer,
Rhianna Pratchett, (Tomb Raider: The Beginning), an Official
Soundtrack, Tomb Raider online
store, and a The Final Hours of Tomb Raider App
available on
iTunes and the
Amazon store.
In celebration of the release, please follow the link below to
view our latest trailer:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vhh0AiAH_To
Related Links
Official Homepage:
www.TOMBRAIDER.com
Official Twitter:
@TOMBRAIDER
Official Facebook page:
http://facebook.com/TOMBRAIDER
Official Tumblr:
http://officialTOMBRAIDERblog.tumblr.com/
Official YouTube Channel:
http://youtube.com/TOMBRAIDER
About Square Enix Ltd.
Square Enix Ltd., a part of the Square Enix Europe business
unit, develops, publishes, distributes and licenses SQUARE
ENIX®, EIDOS® and TAITO® branded entertainment content
in Europe and other PAL territories as part of the Square Enix
Group. Square Enix Ltd. also has a global network of leading
development studios such as IO Interactive™, Crystal
Dynamics® and Eidos Montréal. The Square Enix Group
boasts a valuable portfolio of intellectual property including:
FINAL FANTASY, which has sold over 100 million units worldwide,
DRAGON QUEST® which has sold over 61 million units worldwide
and TOMB RAIDER® which has sold over 35 million units
worldwide; and the legendary SPACE INVADERS®. Square Enix Ltd.
is a London-based, wholly-owned subsidiary of Square Enix Holdings
Co., Ltd.
More information on Square Enix Ltd. can be found at
http://www.square-enix.com/eu/en/.
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