Eidos, one of the world’s leading publishers and developers of entertainment software, today announced it has secured a development partnership deal with Highway 1 Productions, Inc., a newly founded independent production company.

Eidos and Hwy 1 have recently begun development on a third person, urban action game with an online component for the PlayStation 2 computer entertainment system and Xbox video game system from Microsoft. The game will be formally announced and showcased in the Eidos’ booth at this year’s Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3), held annually in Los Angeles, CA from May 12-14, 2004.

"Eidos has partnered with Highway 1 because it is committed to developing
high-quality, innovative video game brands," said Rob Dyer, President of Eidos North America. "Highway 1 has proven that it offers a profound understanding of the evolving consumer in addition to impressive development and technological capabilities sure to impress in this upcoming title."

"We couldn’t be more pleased to be working with Eidos; their dedication to delivering edgy, innovative product makes them a perfect partner to showcase Highway 1’s capabilities, said John Miller, President and co-founder of Hwy 1 Productions, Inc.