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Eidos unveils SolaRola, a unique physics-based puzzle game created exclusively for mobile phones this November

Eidos Interactive, one of the world's leading publishers and developers of interactive software, has announced an exciting new title for its mobile phone range. SolaRola is an engrossing physics-based puzzle game set within a gaudy game world and will be released in October through to November 2007.

The first of its kind for mobile phones, SolaRola introduces two cute heroes - Wiz and Waz - who are charged with bouncing their way across 25 planets using whatever comes to hand to get them from one side to the other. The pair have joined forces to thwart the plans of their nemesis Ping the Unmerciless who has kidnapped the six guardians of SolaRola's universe. Thus, the duo explore the colourful play area to recover their captured overlords and eventually defeat the evil Ping.

With each planet inhabited by all manner of enemies and natural hazards, SolaRola's clever gameplay sees the player guiding Wiz and Waz across the scrolling play area, navigating rocks, bombs, trampolines and the like to create a safe path to the end of each. Both Wiz and Waz are susceptible to the gravity of each planet, so items must be strategically placed to guide them past the many obstacles and creatures that patrol the game maps. However, as the game progresses, so the creatures get more aggressive, while the addition of volcanic worlds and razor-sharp hazards are a constant threat to the air-filled pair.

SolaRola represents a new landmark in mobile games. Its originality is matched by its stunning production values. The SolaRola universe is brought to vibrant life as the pair traverse the colourful worlds, while the intuitive control system is balanced with tough, danger-filled stages. The game also enjoys a specially-created soundtrack, with seven original songs accompanying Wiz and Waz as they attempt to restore balance to their universe.

For full details of SolaRola for mobile phone and release dates, please visit http://www.eidosmobile.com/ for more information.

For samples and press materials please contact

· David Bancroft - Naked Ape PR

Tel: 07792 945 004 -

· Gavin Spicer - Naked Ape PR

Tel: 07779 612 982

About Eidos New Media

Eidos New Media is a division of Eidos Interactive Ltd, created in 2003 to focus on emerging platforms and technologies. The division has successfully launched award-winning mobile games based on a number of Eidos' intellectual properties including: Tomb Raider, Hitman, Championship Manager, and Thief along with a host of other licensed titles. Eidos New Media also distributes games through digital distribution via its own sites and partner channels as either individual consumer downloads or subscription services. In 2007 Eidos New Media acquired mobile development and content providers Rockpool Games, Ironstone Partners and SoGoPlay, online distribution specialist Bluefish Media and award-winning mobile and casual games developer Morpheme Game Studios to strengthen internal company resource and expertise.

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, Battlestations: Midway, the Conflict series and Just Cause.

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