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The True Professional Returns With Eidos' 'Hitman: Contracts'
Hitting Store Shelves Across North America Today
Sequel to Worldwide Multi-Million Unit Seller Hitman 2: Silent Assassin Ships
to Retail for PlayStation(R)2 Computer Entertainment System, Xbox(R) Video Game
System and PC
SAN FRANCISCO, April 20 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Eidos , one of the world's
leading publishers and developers of entertainment software, today announced
that its highly-anticipated, action-stealth game Hitman: Contracts, developed
by IO Interactive, has shipped to stores across North America for the
PlayStation(R)2 computer entertainment system, the Xbox(R) video game system
from Microsoft and the PC and will be available at retail beginning April 21,
2004 in North America.
"Hitman: Contracts serves as Eidos' largest North American video game launch
since 1998," said Rob Dyer, president of Eidos US. "We are very pleased with
the excellent work IO interactive have done to further establish Hitman as one
of the premier video game brands."
Hitman: Contracts delivers more action-packed and suspenseful missions, with a
greater variety of ways to make the perfect hit and an increased arsenal of
firearms and close-combat weapons. A new graphics engine showcases Hitman's
"work" in brutal detail and brings new locations to life. An improved control
system and more gradual learning curve will ensure that the game is accessible
to all aspiring hitmen.
Hitman: Contracts takes you into the mind of Agent 47, the most ruthlessly
efficient contract killer in history. The game begins in Paris as Agent 47
finds himself in a trapped in what is a dangerous situation, even for him.
Hitman: Contracts explores the dark psychology of killing for a living and
promises to be the darkest, most disturbing episode in the series.
About Eidos
Eidos plc is one of the world's leading publishers and developers of
entertainment software with a diverse mix of titles for the PC, PlayStation(R)2
computer entertainment system, Nintendo GameCube(TM) and the Xbox(R) video game
system from Microsoft. For more information on Eidos and its products visit
http://www.eidos.com/
About Xbox
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brings people together for the most exhilarating game and entertainment
experiences. Xbox delivers an expansive collection of breakthrough games,
powerful hardware and the unified Xbox Live online service. The new tagline,
"it's good to play together," captures the spirit of Xbox as the social hub of
the new digital entertainment lifestyle. Xbox is now available in North
America, Asia, Europe and Australia.
* "PlayStation" and the "PS" Family logo are registered trademarks of
Sony Computer Entertainment Inc.
** Xbox is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United
States and/or other countries.
DATASOURCE: Eidos plc
CONTACT: Michelle Seebach Curran, Kjell Vistad, Denny Chiu or Loretta
Stevens, all of Eidos, +1-415-547-1200, or
Web site: http://www.eidos.com/