Worldwide Blockbuster Game Hitman Contracted for Third Hit
December 16 2003 - 8:01AM
PR Newswire (US)
Worldwide Blockbuster Game Hitman Contracted for Third Hit IO
Interactive's Agent 47 Returns With Heavy-Hitting Stealth Action
This Spring SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 16 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Eidos
, one of the world's leading publishers and developers of
entertainment software, today announced the eagerly awaited return
of the world's deadliest assassin in Hitman: Contracts. The game is
the third installment in the critically acclaimed, multi-million
selling Hitman series. Hitman: Contracts is being developed by Io
Interactive and will be available for PlayStation(R)2 computer
entertainment system, the Xbox(R) video game system from Microsoft,
and PC in spring 2004. 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 wounded and 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. Janos Flosser, managing
director of Io Interactive says: "Hitman: Contracts will reveal a
new side to Hitman. The game will be epic, highly disturbing, but
most importantly an enjoyable experience. The technology we are
employing will make it one of the most advanced games on the
market." Mike McGarvey, CEO of Eidos says: "The Hitman series has
massive mainstream appeal and is already well established as one of
the industry's biggest original intellectual properties. Hitman:
Contracts is a sure-fire hit for 2004." Check out the new web site
-- http://www.hitmancontracts.com/ for updated game information and
newly-released Hitman: Contracts trailer. 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(TM) video game system from Microsoft. For
more information on Eidos and its products visit
http://www.eidos.com/ NOTE: "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, or Kjell Vistad, both of Eidos US,
+1-415-547-1200, or Web site: http://www.hitmancontracts.com/ Web
site: http://www.eidos.com/
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