Eidos Announces Addictive Puzzler Zendoku

Eidos Announces Addictive Puzzler Zendoku

October 19, 2006 - Eidos Interactive, one of the world's leading publishers and developers of entertainment software, is pleased to announce ZENDOKU, a new puzzle game for PSP (PlayStation Portable) system and Nintendo DS platforms. Developed by Zoonami Ltd, ZENDOKU blends exciting puzzle battle action with addictive Sudoku gameplay.

Set against a whimsical Far Eastern backdrop with a light-hearted martial arts theme, ZENDOKU offers a variety of colorful characters and a comprehensive range of single-player and wireless multi-player game modes.

Players choose a character and use the unique controls of the handheld console to attack or defend against a challenger, or race against the clock, all while completing one of an infinite number of ZENDOKU's puzzle permutations.

With an intuitive play style, an accessible learning curve, and entertaining character storylines, audiences everywhere can find the path to enlightenment with ZENDOKU.

"We're excited about working with Zoonami and bringing ZENDOKU to the handheld gaming audience. ZENDOKU brings a new and fresh perspective to the enormously popular Sudoku puzzle craze," said Matt Gorman, Director of Marketing, Eidos Interactive.

"ZENDOKU's focus is fun and innovation," said Martin Hollis, CEO, Zoonami. "We've turned a familiar paper and pencil game into a puzzling, battling, micro-gaming, fighting extravaganza."

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.

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