UK's top publisher to create 350 positions within three years
MONTREAL, Feb. 15 /CNW/ - Eidos Interactive, one of the world's leading
publishers and developers of entertainment software, today announced an
initiative to create a new development studio in Montreal, Québec to work on
new undisclosed next-generation projects.
"This is a really exciting time for Eidos, we are actively looking for
opportunities to further our drive to become a major force in global
videogames publishing. Montreal is the ideal location to open a new studio
because of its thriving game development community and favourable economics,"
said Bill Ennis, Commercial Director, Eidos.
"We are very happy to welcome Eidos, the largest video games publisher in
the United Kingdom to Québec. Our talented workers, competitive operating
costs and the support of our government have enabled Québec to become the
sector leader in Canada and attract industry's major players, like Eidos,"
said Raymond Bachand, the Québec Minister of Economic Development, Innovation
and Export Trade.
Eidos has recruited Stéphane D'Astous as General Manager of Eidos
Montréal. D'Astous will be responsible for setting up the new studio and
recruiting the development team.
"I'm really delighted to be joining Eidos who deserve their worldwide
recognition for some fantastic games. I look forward to establishing a brand
new studio that will continue this legacy and develop AAA, next-generation
titles that will demonstrate once again the expertise and knowledge we have in
Montreal," said Stéphane D'Astous, General Manager, Eidos Montréal.
In the past year, Eidos has established two new studios in Eidos Sweden
and Eidos Studios Hungary - who have just completed the development of
Battlestations: Midway which is currently No.1 in the UK charts - to add to
the internal studios; Crystal Dynamics, IO Interactive, Pivotal Games and
Beautiful Game Studios.
About Eidos Interactive Ltd
Eidos Interactive Ltd is part of SCi Entertainment Group Plc (SEG) one of
the world's leading publishers and developers of entertainment software. Eidos
consists of publishing operations across Europe and the US and several
development studios including Crystal Dynamics, IO Interactive, Beautiful Game
Studios, Eidos Studios Hungary, Eidos Sweden and Pivotal Games. The Group has
a valuable combined portfolio of intellectual property including: Tomb Raider,
Hitman, Deus Ex, Championship Manager, Carmageddon, the Conflict series and
Just Cause.
Some of the titles currently in development include: Kane & Lynch: Dead
Men, Tomb Raider: Anniversary, Crossfire and Highlander.
For further information: media only: Nathalie Bergeron, High Road
Communications for Eidos Montréal, (514) 908-0110 ext. 308,
nbergeron@highroad.com
