Eidos Interactive

Eidos Interactive at a Glance

Eidos Interactive operated as a major force in the gaming industry from its founding in 1996 until it ceased operations under that name in 2010. Based in the United Kingdom, the publisher released 158 games and developed six titles directly. Their catalog spans 162 entries on PlayPile, showing a clear shift in output volume over the years. The company published only 42 games during the 1990s but ramped up production significantly to release 109 titles throughout the 2000s. Activity slowed sharply by the 2010s with just four releases before the brand transitioned into Square Enix Europe. The studio covered a wide range of genres, with Adventure and Shooter games tied for the top spot at 48 releases each. They also focused heavily on Simulators with 27 titles, followed by Puzzles, Strategy, and Sports games. Their platform reach was extensive, with PC (Microsoft Windows) being the dominant target at 89 ports. Consoles like the PlayStation 2 and original PlayStation saw 39 and 33 releases respectively, while later systems like the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 received fewer titles in comparison. Quality control varied throughout their history. The average IGDB rating across 105 rated titles sits at 68.3 out of 100. The breakdown shows 26 great games with scores above 80 and 52 good titles scoring between 60 and 79. However, the catalog also includes 24 mixed entries and three poor games rated below 40. Their strongest era produced acclaimed hits like Gangsters 2: Vendetta and TimeSplitters 2, both scoring 90.7. Other high points included Championship Manager: Season 02/03 and Thief II: The Metal Age. Later years showed a decline in consistent quality. Recent releases from the end of their run include Just Cause 2, which managed an 81 rating, but also America's Next Top Model, which scored a dismal 20. The company eventually merged with Square Enix in 2009 and rebranded as Square Enix Europe after being acquired by SCi in 2005.

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