Core joins the Rebellion

15th June 2006

For immediate release.



Rebellion has reached an agreement with SCi Entertainment Group plc to purchase the staff and physical assets of Core Design.

The deal will see Rebellion acquire the Derby studios and staff of Core Design, who will continue to work with Eidos on a new project and will be re-named.

The Core Design name and IPs will be retained by Eidos.

The acquisition forms an important part of Rebellion's strategy to maintain its position as one of Europe's leading independent studios.

Jason Kingsley, CEO and Creative Director of Rebellion said, " Core is one of the UK industry's major success stories and we're delighted to have completed the deal with Eidos. With Next-Gen development upon us now, and publisher requirements changing, this studio's deep and experienced talent allows us to continue to compete at a global level."

Jason continues, "We are in a position where our products such as Sniper Elite^TM and Rogue Trooper^TM are receiving critical acclaim and our reputation for innovative, quality titles is in the ascendant. This acquisition is a major component in maintaining this progress, and together with our business plan for 2006, it's our goal to develop Rebellion further."

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Editors Notes

Rebellion
UK-based computer games super-developer Rebellion was established in 1991 by brothers Jason and Chris Kingsley. Recent releases include Rogue Trooper with Eidos world wide and Sniper Elite^TM in September 2005 on PlayStation®2, Xbox® and PC DVD , securing critical acclaim, global sales success and winning the TIGA game of the year award. Lauded as 'The Gran Turismo of War games' by the gaming press, it has built upon the collection of Rebellion owned IP's which includes World War ZeroTM on PlayStation®2.

In June 2000 Rebellion purchased the UK sci-fi comic 2000 AD and its entire character portfolio.

2000 AD and Judge Dredd are registered trademarks. Rogue Trooper and Sniper Elite are TM & ® 2005 Rebellion. All Rights Reserved.

Website: www.rebellion.co.uk

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. Following the acquisition of EIDOS Plc in May 2005, the Group has a valuable combined portfolio of intellectual property including: Tomb Raider: Legend, Conflict: Global Storm, Hitman: Blood Money, Championship Manager, Just Cause, Battlestations: Midway, Urban Chaos: Riot Response and the interactive rights to Reservoir Dogs and Highlander.

For further information please contact:
Chris Glover | Head of Communications | Eidos
T: + 44 (0) 208 6363 3000 E: chrisg@eidos.co.uk

For further press information relating to Rebellion, please contact:

Mr. Kristien Wendt
Head of Communications
Rebellion Development Ltd.

Tel (Main): 01865 200601
Tel (Mobile): 07876 252811
Fax: 01865 792254
Email: kristien@rebellion.co.uk