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New Tomb Raider Movie Gains Notable Film Partner

Submitted by Ian Fisher on Wed, 03/27/2013 - 18:29
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More progress has been made on the forthcoming theatrical reboot of the Tomb Raider franchise.  Under the creative eye of GK Films, the latest attempt to bring Ms. Lara Croft to life now has a major distributor/backer to help bring the tomb raiding exploits to the big screen.

Tomb Raider Signature Series and Limited Edition Strategy Guides from BradyGames [Product Review]

Submitted by Ian Fisher on Mon, 03/11/2013 - 11:09
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Overall Feeling: 

The action may be the forefront of this latest reimagining of the Tomb Raider franchise, but there are still plenty of secrets to find and the new strategy guides from BradyGames do an excellent job at making the quest both easier and more manageable.  Filled with information that is actually useful to the quest provided by the game, the strategy guides may be a more old-school way of tackling things but they’re nonetheless effective compared to more modern offerings.

The Pros: 

+ Layout of the guide is easy to read and is presented well thanks to good in-game screenshots.
+ Specific breakdowns of enemies, weapons, and multiplayer abilities is nice.
+ Tagged maps do an excellent job at showing where every secret on Yamatai is.

The Cons: 

- The Limited Edition guide is missing some of the more unique extra content one usually associates with BradyGames past efforts.

ShogunGamer.com Rating : 
8

No matter how long we’ve been playing games for, there always comes a time in which we’re utterly stumped once we come across a particular section.  While the possibility of entering a cheat code may have entered the minds of gamers during the heyday of items such as the Game Genie or the Game Shark, one ever trusty standby has come in the form of strategy guides.

Tomb Raider [Review]

Submitted by Ian Fisher on Mon, 03/11/2013 - 09:14
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Overall Feeling: 

The direction may be new and somewhat unexpected, but the experience delivered in Tomb Raider is one that is thoroughly enjoyable and doesn’t stray away from the essence of the franchise so much that it’s only a Tomb Raider game in name only.  Filled with unexpected moments that are exciting to experience, Tomb Raider is a well-crafted game that goes in some interesting directions all while maintaining and evolving the core elements of the Tomb Raider franchise.

The Pros: 

+ Atmosphere on the island is superb thanks to some stunning visuals and art direction.
+ Lara controls wonderfully as she doesn’t feel too automated whilst platforming.
+ Combat sections feel cohesive and feature different ways to tackle things.
+ Narrative is good in providing believable characters and building the mythos of the universe.

The Cons: 

- Certain parts of Lara’s character could’ve been built up better.
- QTE scenarios are hit and miss.
- Multiplayer mode is rather terrible and seems tacked on.

ShogunGamer.com Rating : 
8

When something becomes legendary it’s often for good reason. Whether it’s in the mediums of literature, film/TV, or in this case video games, the connection made within an experience and the immediate appeal of it is often what helps propel something to a level that people often dream of. 

Small Update Given For New Tomb Raider Movie

Submitted by Ian Fisher on Tue, 03/05/2013 - 07:45
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Perhaps poised to go nowhere due to the politics of making a film and whether or not the game is truly a success, a minor update has been given concerning the new Tomb Raider movie.

After two live-action entries featuring Angelina Jolie as Lara Croft were released during the original heyday of the Tomb Raider franchise, production company GK Films announced their plans to do a new Tomb Raider movie to coincide with Square Enix’s video game reboot.

Tomb Raider Trailer Shows More Action and Lara In Distress

Submitted by Ian Fisher on Mon, 12/10/2012 - 09:44
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Once again the Spike VGAs gave gamers and the ultra mainstream audience a “taste” of the games industry, or a very small piece of it, in addition to an array of new glimpses of existing games.  Most of us may still be trying to wrap our heads around what Hideo Kojima did with The Phantom Pain, but there were some more direct and less trollish trailers such as the extended look at the new Tomb Raider reboot.

The Voice Of The New Lara Croft Is Officially Announced

Submitted by Ian Fisher on Tue, 06/26/2012 - 03:41
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This may be old news to some, but now Square Enix has made it “official” by announcing which actress has the honor to provide both the voice and mocap for Lara Croft in the new Tomb Raider game. The voice acting for Lara Croft in the latest reboot of Tomb Raider has been the source of contention amongst some as it has been a bit heavy on the moaning, which may either be your thing or simply an annoyance that could ruin an otherwise great game and character.

Tomb Raider Preview [E3 2012]

Submitted by Ian Fisher on Tue, 06/12/2012 - 15:59
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Video games may not have been around for as nearly as films have been or even classic literature, but there are a few characters as iconic as protagonists like Hamlet or film icons like Han Solo.  Characters like Link and Mario are timeless video game characters who have manage to stay relevant as the years have gone by.  One character who in a lot of ways broke a few of the longtime molds of the video game industry was none other than Lara Croft, the star of the Tomb Raider franchise.  For nearly twenty years Ms.

Former God of War Director Joins Crystal Dynamics

Submitted by Ian Fisher on Fri, 03/02/2012 - 05:23
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A longtime industry veteran has now found a permanent home in a somewhat unlikely place.  God of War 2 Director Cory Barlog has now joined Crystal Dynamics (Tomb Raider) in a yet to be revealed capacity.  The man behind the second God of War game left Sony Santa Monica shortly after the game released to pursue greener pastures, one of which was working on a Mad Max video game.

A Small But Important Update On The New Tomb Raider

Submitted by Ian Fisher on Wed, 01/25/2012 - 08:16
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Details may have been scarce since the game was unveiled and shown behind closed doors at E3 last year, but things are progressing well with the new Tomb Raider reboot. In fact things at Crystal Dynamics have been going so smoothly that it has been revealed that Tomb Raider has now reached the all-important Alpha stage which could mean we’ll see Lara Croft return sooner rather than later.

Crystal Dynamics Teases New IP for 2012

Submitted by Casey White on Tue, 01/03/2012 - 20:44
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Well the New Year is already off with a running start. Along with plenty of scandal amongst the gamer’s universe in the form of SOPA and BioWare bans, 90s platforming/action favourite dev. Crystal Dynamics has teased a bit of information concerning a new IP in 2012, via Community and Communications Manager Megan Marie’s Member Blog on Square Enix.

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