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16 March 2009

Revised launch date for the next edition of Championship Manager

Eidos plc, ('Eidos' or the 'Company') announces the rescheduled launch date for the PC edition of Championship Manager.

In line with Company's strategy of developing the highest quality games, we have decided to delay the release of Championship Manager from April 2009 to ensure we deliver the best game to our customers and maximise the potential for this franchise. As a result, the release date will move into the Company's next financial year. 

This decision will have limited impact on the Company's profitability for the year ended 30 June 2009 as we had built in conservative expectations for this version of the game to reflect the re-establishment of the franchise. We expect to meet our previously stated revenue forecast. 

Phil Rogers, Chief Executive Officer, Eidos plc, said:

'Eidos has a total commitment to producing the highest quality games and we believe by moving the release date of Championship Manager we will give the product the additional time needed to deliver a more polished and highly competitive game within the genre.' 

'We will not compromise on quality and we are confident that this decision is right for consumers and will benefit the continued popularity of this franchise.'

For further information:

Eidos plc

Robert Brent - Chief Financial Officer            +44 20 8636 3000

Chris Glover - Director of Communications

Madano Partnership

Matthew Moth / Mark Way                          +44 20 7593 4000

www.madano.com

About Eidos

Eidos plc is the creator of some of the world's leading videogame properties. The Group consists of several development studios including Crystal Dynamics, Io Interactive, Beautiful Game Studios, Eidos Game Studios and Eidos Montreal as well as sales and distribution offices in Europe and the US. The Group owns a valuable portfolio of intellectual property including:Tomb Raider, Hitman, Deus Ex, Championship Manager and Just Cause.

www.eidos.co.uk

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