Sources inside ION Storm indicate that earlier rumors of a major investment in ION Storm by Eidos Interactive may soon be confirmed.

　　The informed source says that Eidos is negotiating for a 51-percent ownership position in the Dallas-based developer. The source also says that ION brass are preparing themselves and others for the imminent fallout of such a move by Eidos, including the possibility that ION's marketing, quality assurance, and business development teams could suffer either deep staff cuts or complete elimination. Sources tell GameSpot News the above departments are composed of about 14 staffers.

　　The source also said that if the investment is completed, changes affecting top-level management at ION were also likely.

　　When asked for a comment, ION Storm CEO Todd Porter denied that Eidos was making such an investment.

　　In related ION news, E3 attendees can expect to see playable levels of Deus Ex, Daikatana, and Anachronox on the show floor. In addition, an ION source stated that Daikatana was on schedule for a summer release - although no specific date was mentioned.