Pony Friends Set For Release On May 18th
Eidos interactive, one of the world's leading publishers and developers of entertainment software, can confirm that Pony Friends on Nintendo DS will be released throughout Europe on May 18th 2007.
Developed exclusively for Nintendo DS by Melbourne-based studio Tantalus Interactive, Pony Friends is set to become the must-have title for the summer. Using the touch screen and voice commands you must care for, compete with and create your perfect pony.
Customise your pony by choosing its favourite colour and food, groom and care for it daily. Take your pony out and explore over 15 different trails trekking through mountains, wetlands, farmland, towns, forests, along beaches and more. Daily play will ensure that your pony is the prettiest, healthiest, fastest, most talented, and best pony, scooping you first prize in the prestigious 'perfect pony competition'.
Pony Friends features an intuitive play style and an accessible learning curve, taking full advantage of the capabilities of the Nintendo DS stylus, microphone and dual screens.
Pony Friends will be available throughout Europe on May 18th.
For further information, please contact:
Chris Glover - Head of Communications - Eidos Interactive
Tel: +44 (0) 20 8636 3000; chrisg@eidos.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. 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.
Some of the titles currently in development include: Kane & Lynch: Dead Men, Crossfire and Highlander.
About Tantalus Interactive
Founded in 1994, Tantalus is one of Australia's leading game developers, and among the world's best regarded handheld studios. The Melbourne based studio employs 45 people, spread across three teams. For more information visit www.tantalus.com.au