Sony Ericsson deal brings Lara Croft to Xperia Play
Sony Ericsson is to add more titles to Xperia Play smartphone, including ‘Tomb Raider and the Guardian of Light’ through a partnership with Square Enix.
The titles will run on Android through Xperia Play from November, with more established titles by Square Enix expected to follow in the following months.
Ben Cusack, head of mobile for Square Enix Europe, commented: "With a unique control pad and immersive graphics that enable an enriched gaming experience, Xperia(TM) PLAY is bringing a unique and exciting dimension to smartphone gaming.
"This is just the start of what we plan to do together, but right now, we are delighted to be able to show off the full potential of our games with this innovative smartphone, bringing them to life as our creators intended."
Tim Harrison, head of content and marketing strategy for Sony Ericsson, added: "Xperia PLAY continues to redefine smartphone gaming. By bringing some of the world's most popular console games to the Xperia(TM) PLAY we're delivering an unrivalled smartphone gaming experience. And this is still really only just the beginning - we will continue to push the boundaries of what is possible with new games and new experiences optimized for Xperia PLAY, ensuring that consumers have the best gaming possible experience on a smartphone, whatever games they are in to."