Hitman, Tomb Raider, 25 to Life, More..

This morning at their E3 press conference, Eidos released information on four of their upcoming games. We've once again gathered together information on these games and present it to you in a readable fashion. Here we go:

25 to Life
Format: PlayStation 2, Xbox, PC
Release Date: Summer 2005

25 to Life is the first true Cops and Robbers game. Choose your side in this urban action third person shooter. The game delivers intense online game-play for up to 16 players, as well as a rich single player experience. Witness the gritty lifestyles of police task forces or strive to survive as a gangster fighting your way out of the streets.

The story unfolds through the eyes of Detective Lester Williams of the local Police Department and Andre "Freeze" Francis, the street "lieutenant" of the 22nd St D-Boys, a well established street gang whose greedy philosophy keeps their enemies in fear. Their gritty journeys are conveyed through four intertwined chronicles that culminate into true life lessons.

Freeze, a young twenty-something hustler is trying hard to get out the game, stay down with his lifelong crew and avoid his third strike. But when Calderon, Freeze's lifetime homeboy, double crosses him on the last Job; it forces Freeze to get revenge, save his only son from a life of crime and survive a series of deadly shootouts. Along the way, Freeze faces-off with Detective Williams and his deadly partner, Maria Mendoza. Freeze must also step to a legion of haters out to kill him...

Features:

• Build a clan and take it online. Battle with up to 16 players in this intense urban battlefield.
  
  
• Fully customizable characters. Display your ranking by unlocking and customizing your gear.
  
  
• Compelling single player game-play allows you to see the story unfold from the unique perspective of both criminals and law enforcement.
  
  
• Take down your opponents with both lethal and non lethal methods.
  
  
• Over 40 weapons to choose from including Shotguns, Machine Guns, Stun Guns, and Tear Gas.
  
  
• Blazing Soundtrack features music from the pioneers of yesterday and the biggest names of today: 2Pac, Xzibit, Public Enemy, DMX, Shyne, KRS-ONE, Geto Boys, Tech N9ne and more ... Plus FIVE custom tracks inspired by and created exclusively for 25 To Life the game!!
  
  

Commandos Strike Force
Format: PlayStation 2, Xbox, PC
Release Date: 2005

In the most fearsome war ever fought, emerged the most fearless soldiers - the Commandos. Have you got what it takes to join the original elite Special Force in the World War II shooter Commandos Strike Force?

In a new direction for the multi-million selling series, Commandos Strike Force takes you right into the heart of the action from a first person perspective. Take control of the three members of the Strike Force unit, each with their own play style. Switch between the Green Beret, always at the heart of the action with his expertise in combat and the use of heavy weaponry; the Sniper with his nerves of steel and expert marksmanship; and the Spy, stealthily striking at the heart of the enemy. However, it is your choice how you execute plans of attack by using the Commandos' unique skills.

Set in war torn Europe amid the backdrop of World War II, you must take your highly trained group on a series of daring missions, deep behind enemy lines in France, Norway and Russia. Taking control of a Nazi-occupied town, freeing French Resistance prisoners and kidnapping a general are a few of the large range of missions. As well as a compelling single player campaign, the game features a variety of online multiplayer modes.

Features:

• Commandos goes first person shooter - taking you right into the heart of the action.
  
  
• Take control of the three members of the 'Strike Force' unit - Green Beret, Sniper and Spy - each with their own play style.
  
  
• Three linked campaigns in France, Norway and Russia.
  
  
• Non-linear gameplay - it's your choice how you execute plans of attack with multiple routes for completing missions.
  
  
• Mixture of gameplay styles - including infiltration, sabotage, demolition, stealth, assassination, espionage, kidnapping and reconnaissance.
  
  
• Multiplayer modes with support for 16 players on PC and 8 on PS2 & Xbox
  
  
• Authentic weaponry and special equipment.
  

Hitman: Blood Money
Format: PlayStation 2, Xbox, PC
Release Date: Autumn 2005

Are you ready to making a killing? Hitman: Blood Money sees the return of the world's deadliest assassin and takes killing for money to a whole new level.

Agent 47 is back and this time he's paid in cold, hard cash. How the money is spent will affect his passage through the game and the weapons at his disposal, resulting in a unique gameplay experience for each player. Powered by a new version of IO-Interactive's stunning Glacier engine, Hitman: Blood Money will deliver the most brutal and realistic simulation of the life of a merciless assassin.

In Hitman: Blood Money, Agent 47 finds himself in the midst of a war between two rival contract agencies. When assassins from his contract agency, the ICA, are systematically eliminated in a series of hits, it seems a larger, more powerful agency has entered the fray. Suddenly, Agent 47 loses contact with the ICA. Sensing that he may be the next target, he travels to America where he attempts to carry on with business as usual.

Features:

• 'Blood Money' system - the cleaner the 'hit' the more money you receive which can be spent on reducing your notoriety, weapon customisation, specialist equipment and information.
  
  
• Customisable weapons - modify Agent 47's custom weapons in a variety of ways including sound, recoil, rate of fire, damage, reload speed, accuracy and zoom.
  
  
• Gripping narrative - who is wiping out the ICA and what is their motivation?
  
  
• New engine - the world of the assassin has never been so interactive and looked so good!
  
  
• New gameplay techniques - including distraction, accidents, body disposal, human shield, decoy weapons etc.
  
  
• New control and camera system - Agent 47 now moves independently of the camera.
  
  
• New moves - Agent 47 can now climb, hide, scale ledges and automatically pass low obstacles.
  
  
• Improved AI - guards will follow blood trails, investigate suspicious items and behaviour. New pathfinder engine provides improved tracking and movement with realistic enemy behaviour and interaction.
  
  
• Soundtrack by BAFTA-winning composer Jesper Kyd.
  

Lara Croft Tomb Raider: Legend
Format: PlayStation 2, Xbox, PC
Release Date: Fall 2005

Gaming's most famous heroine makes her triumphant return in Lara Croft Tomb Raider: Legend! Lara Croft travels the globe in search of an ancient English artifact and is pitted against rival forces led by a nemesis from her past...long thought dead.

Features:

• Lara comes to life - the dual-pistol, wielding adventurer's polygon count and animation set has been increased significantly, presenting Lara in the finest fidelity to date
  
  
• Return to the Tombs: Lara's new quest brings her to lost ancient realms that guard Secrets of the Past
  
  
• Fluid movement: the revamped control system provides intuitive and fluid character movement
  
  
• Dynamic animation system puts focus on continuous motion, giving Lara the ability to seamlessly handle any obstacle and interact dynamically with any surface
  
  
• Move and shoot. Lara uses her physical prowess to combine gunplay with unique signature moves
  
  
• Variety of player choice - intelligently use the environment, technical gear and weapons to overcome challenging situations.
  
  
• Physics, Water and Fire systems bring the perilous environments of Lara's world alive, and challenge the player to improvise solutions to obstacles
  
  
• Visit a vast array of cinematic & exotic locations including ancient tombs, dangerous jungles, snowy mountain ruins and numerous unexpected surprises in between!
  

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