E3 09: Eidos Interactive's Lineup @ Gaming Target

Written by John Scalzo on May 29, 2009

News: More importantly, Eidos confirmed Batman: Arkham Asylum will be released on August 25.

E3 (that's the Electronic Entertainment Expo) is just a few days away. The 2009 edition of the ultimate video game trade show runs from June 2 through June 4 and companies putting the finishing touches on the demos and details of the new projects they'll have on hand. Such as this announcement from Eidos Interactive about what they plan to spotlight at the show.

While the President of Eidos Interactive may have talked up a ton of new games the company has in development a few weeks ago (including Tomb Raider 9, Hitman 5 and Deus Ex 3), they only plan to show off three games at this year's E3.

But those games include Batman: Arkham Asylum (which now has a confirmed release date of August 25, woo!), Mini Ninjas and Just Cause 2. For Eidos' take on those three games, see below:

Featuring the world-renowned characters of DC Comics, Batman: Arkham Asylum, developed by Rocksteady Studios, will be playable on The PlayStation 3, offering show visitors a journey into the depths of Gotham City's psychiatric asylum for the criminally insane as Batman faces his greatest challenge yet. Visitors will have the chance to experience a selection of the game's extensive FreeFlow Combat and Invisible Predator Challenge Maps. Also playable for the first time will be one of the eight maps that will allow fans to play as The Joker, a character that is playable exclusively in the PlayStation 3 Challenge Maps that will be made available as a free download for owners of the game through PlayStation Network. Rated УTФ for Teen, Batman: Arkham Asylum will be co-published in North America by Eidos, Inc. and Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment for the Xbox 360, Games for Windows, and PlayStation 3. The game will be available in North America August 25th.

Mini Ninjas, from IO Interactive, will take you on a journey to feudal Japan where you'll join Hiro, Futo, and the rest of the ninja clan on their biggest ninja adventure ever, as they embark on an epic and electrifying quest to restore harmony to a world on the brink of chaos. Rated УE10+Ф for Everyone 10 and older, Mini Ninjas will be playable on Wii, Nintendo DS, Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3. The game will be co-published in North America by Eidos, Inc. and Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment and made available in September 2009.

Just Cause 2, from Avalanche Studios, will be showcasing the latest code demo of the hotly tipped action sequel. Set on an Island Paradise, Just Cause 2 is an explosive open-world adventure of insane, adrenaline-fuelled stunts and action. Using the grapple and parachute combo, Just Cause 2 has no vertical limit and takes to the air like no other game. Just Cause 2 will be behind closed doors and strictly by appointment only. Rating pending, Just Cause 2 will be available on the Xbox 360, Games for Windows, and PlayStation 3.