tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-61510471437391105892024-02-07T06:15:48.033-08:00Positively Tomb RaiderUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger223125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6151047143739110589.post-67240421735036669382021-10-30T04:00:00.012-07:002021-10-30T04:00:00.171-07:00"The Making of Tomb Raider" Launches Today<p>To mark twenty-five years since the launch of the original Tomb Raider game, Daryl Baxter has written a book examining what went into the creation of Lara's debut adventure. Excitingly, the highly anticipated, "The Making of Tomb Raider" book launches today.<br /><br />Published by White Owl, the unofficial record explores the process behind Lara's debut adventure from the pitch to designing the sequel. For the book, Daryl spoke to over twenty individuals including Shelley Blond, Ian Livingstone, Jeremy Heath Smith, Mike Schmitt, Susie Hamilton, Heather Stevens, Gavin Rummary, Nathan McCree and many more, to record the history of the original game's development.<br /><br />If you want to learn more about "The Making of Tomb Raider", we highly recommend checking out Raidercast's interview, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wqJC0_Zr6l0" target="_blank">HERE</a>! It's a really wholesome conversation between two passionate fans. There's also an exclusive excerpt on the Radio Times website, <a href="https://www.radiotimes.com/technology/gaming/tomb-raider-lara-croft-exclusive-rt-rewind/" target="_blank">HERE</a>! <br /><br />The 144 page book is available now through <a href="https://www.pen-and-sword.co.uk/The-Making-of-Tomb-Raider-Hardback/p/20165" target="_blank">Pen & Sword Books</a> for £20 (introductory offer).<br /><br /></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi9w6OOTYRw72D_W-GDsPgi21SqsscsxOIXSEbOFEMcvkvMbvqavIFWfPCQngc4HIR8mGuOKpMAL7zV9mw26jZAZ6gC63ybj8SaKlL_IIQAt5AieVnR5Byf-BHG8iJkPd-tRC7iwU2PxgTyTpYDD1CG905Bf_jeuiaua585N8_Momk4nRM82dpNtPHL=s772" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="457" data-original-width="772" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi9w6OOTYRw72D_W-GDsPgi21SqsscsxOIXSEbOFEMcvkvMbvqavIFWfPCQngc4HIR8mGuOKpMAL7zV9mw26jZAZ6gC63ybj8SaKlL_IIQAt5AieVnR5Byf-BHG8iJkPd-tRC7iwU2PxgTyTpYDD1CG905Bf_jeuiaua585N8_Momk4nRM82dpNtPHL=s16000" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Source: <a href="https://twitter.com/darylbaxter/status/1451965272131264517" target="_blank">@darylbaxter</a></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p><b>Official Synopsis: </b></p><p>Back in 1994 at the game company CORE Design' in Derby, Lara Croft was born. Through eighteen months of pure hard work from the team, Tomb Raider was released in 1996 and became the success that we see today; taking part in the mid-nineties celebrations of Brit-Pop and Girl Power. This is the story of the team who were involved in creating the first two games, then leaving the series to a new team in 1998. Lara Croft brought class, comedy, and a James Bondian role to the game, dreamt up by Toby Gard and helped to become a pitch with Paul Douglas. The game was a gamble, but because everyone at the company believed in it, it led to huge success for everyone, except for Toby and Paul. The Making of Tomb Raider' goes into detail of how Lara and the games were born, alongside why Toby Gard and Paul Douglas left before the sequel was released. Throughout eleven chapters of countless interviews, this book will tell you who was responsible for creating the first two games; from its levels, its music, the many voices of Lara Croft, and much more. The team also reveals all about the star of the second game; Winston the Butler, and how he came to be by Joss Charmet. Over twenty people were interviewed for this story; from the pitch for what would be Tomb Raider, alongside the challenges along the way, up until the release of Tomb Raider 2 in 1997.</p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6151047143739110589.post-13558292932584276292021-10-26T06:54:00.001-07:002021-10-26T18:43:51.424-07:00"Tomb Raider: The Official Cookbook and Travel Guide" Out Now!<p>Celebrating twenty-five years of the franchise, "Tomb Raider: The Official Cookbook and Travel Guide" is now available! <br /><br />Originally revealed in mid-March, the cookbook celebrates the adventure and diversity with culinary dishes from Lara's travels. There are forty recipes in total, including "power snacks for energy on the go, appetizers, entrees, drinks, desserts, and meals with franchise ties". Some of the revealed dishes include Ceviche from Peru, Kathi Rolls from India, and Beans on Toast from England.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhgTyIAtZaWNxsDEwr25KGoCMldZc3TceTvYdU0GH9xUx0znxA0DgzPGdRu9ynwiYyWmljIns46ZFE9GM6A8Gxti4bP9ILP1g6RamqkPbTTmJO09OaAa4fQGFwEB3JFTdsZRcY0QR8k4uRVb2EnSLnrTsVJvKu-C7Kfd_NyD3pHy8InsO1Ok-ttmn4v=s772" style="clear: left; display: inline; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="457" data-original-width="772" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhgTyIAtZaWNxsDEwr25KGoCMldZc3TceTvYdU0GH9xUx0znxA0DgzPGdRu9ynwiYyWmljIns46ZFE9GM6A8Gxti4bP9ILP1g6RamqkPbTTmJO09OaAa4fQGFwEB3JFTdsZRcY0QR8k4uRVb2EnSLnrTsVJvKu-C7Kfd_NyD3pHy8InsO1Ok-ttmn4v=s16000" /></a></p><p>Inspired by local cuisine, the recipes have been replicated by Tara Theoharis, the creator of The Geeky Hostess, and the author behind "The Minecrafter's Cookbook" and "Break an Egg! The Broadway Cookbook". The text is by Sebastian Haley and Meagan Marie, both very familiar names, with Meagan's name being a recent addition on the cover. The two also worked with Official Fansite Owners to create a travel guide, showcasing the best places to go while visiting their home countries.<br /><br />"Tomb Raider: The Official Cookbook and Travel Guide" is available now, published by Insight Editions. <br /><br /></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Official Synopsis: </span><br /><br />Tomb Raider: The Official Cookbook and Travel Guide is a thrilling and delicious tutorial on recipes based on the cultural history of the many locations Lara Croft has visited throughout her 25 years of global adventures-bringing the taste back home to you.<br /><br />Inspired by the hit Tomb Raider videogame franchise, this book features over 40 recipes from the many locations Lara Croft visits and explores across the globe, with food and drinks inspired by key characters and locations. Also included is expert information on the cultural history of the many beautiful cities and countries to which she travels. A global exploration, this unique cookbook and travel guide takes fans on an exclusive journey across the planet chasing the thrills and adventures of Lara Croft. Featuring beautiful full color photography as well as stunning art from the games, this is the ultimate gift for fans, travelers, and food aficionados alike.<br /><br /><b><a href="https://www.facebook.com/TombRaider/videos/297911968827924/" target="_blank">Book Launch Trailer</a> / <a href="https://twitter.com/TaraTheoharis/status/1453035214691659781" target="_blank">Tara Thoeharis Trailer</a></b><br /><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhJqcYhEC7Ar4_0Gnbn0K7bELlPmz0pmDtuBR6b-mkqKbl_kA0-TFVs4LUAsePOeCoVcnQDb1U11txSbImNxBwGRJsU3-H8b_z7xqzepZWdypnCbdfYp_8d1FlJmpIgHGBUEdrAK0wR8aUh-8T4-yWQabh7waTKaM34czTtiCubozJaS60S_U0TiIgu=s772" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="457" data-original-width="772" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhJqcYhEC7Ar4_0Gnbn0K7bELlPmz0pmDtuBR6b-mkqKbl_kA0-TFVs4LUAsePOeCoVcnQDb1U11txSbImNxBwGRJsU3-H8b_z7xqzepZWdypnCbdfYp_8d1FlJmpIgHGBUEdrAK0wR8aUh-8T4-yWQabh7waTKaM34czTtiCubozJaS60S_U0TiIgu=s16000" /></a></div><br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6151047143739110589.post-18740328795667869832021-10-19T03:30:00.001-07:002021-10-19T03:30:00.214-07:00Eidos Montréal & Eidos Sherbrooke Shifts To Four-Day Work Week<p>This month, Eidos Montréal and Eidos Sherbrooke announced on social media that they were shifting to a four day work week, allowing for a stronger work-life balance and, in the long term, better mental health.<br /><br />Stating on their <a href="https://www.eidosmontreal.com/news/eidos-montreal-and-eidos-sherbrooke-shifting-to-the-4-day-work-week/" target="_blank">website</a>, Eidos Montréal (the company behind Shadow of the Tomb Raider and Deus Ex), revealed that the studios will be "officially closed on Fridays, without changing the working conditions currently in place nor the salaries of employees" bringing the working week down to thirty-two hours.<b><br /><br /></b><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg1vazoxxqJ3Ax7PnnfPJ-K_a4cCxa06JiUvMcwfDehsyv1G9YhsrlUfkwFXX9gfXTYaNCGZxk8u6o1M5jZJOs7gt1-7PJSCaB1mWwpMXp3DuBkJiHNM0MqLnnxmdmB8ELFNMdQFmxNvc0wme7pRVmwVnz_JJPXW36Ii0HB39UZpAC5JOPr4-Xqt7Zx=s772" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="457" data-original-width="772" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg1vazoxxqJ3Ax7PnnfPJ-K_a4cCxa06JiUvMcwfDehsyv1G9YhsrlUfkwFXX9gfXTYaNCGZxk8u6o1M5jZJOs7gt1-7PJSCaB1mWwpMXp3DuBkJiHNM0MqLnnxmdmB8ELFNMdQFmxNvc0wme7pRVmwVnz_JJPXW36Ii0HB39UZpAC5JOPr4-Xqt7Zx=s16000" /></a></p><br /><p></p>
<br /><span style="color: white;">.</span><br />The decision was made in reaction to the pandemic with the statement going on to say that, "with remote working which has transformed the way we collaborate, we had already started an important cultural transition with the implementation of a rest period, access to a personal financial advisor, access to a telemedicine platform, reimbursement of mental health care and physical activity costs."<br /><br />The aim is to allow employees to be able to disconnect from the stress of work, "the idea is not to condense the working hours into 4 days, but rather to review our ways of doing things and our quality time invested, with the aim of working better! Above all, we want to increase the productivity and well-being of our employees." As a side note, another change to schedules is one-hour meetings reduced to thirty minutes, allowing more time for effective collaborations and less time attending meetings.<br /><br /><b>You can read the full announcement, <a href="https://www.eidosmontreal.com/news/eidos-montreal-and-eidos-sherbrooke-shifting-to-the-4-day-work-week/" target="_blank">HERE</a>!</b>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6151047143739110589.post-63301466781035968292021-10-18T03:30:00.001-07:002021-10-18T03:30:00.221-07:00Tomb Raider 25 Charity Initiative To Launch In Coming Months<p>Crystal Dynamics recently wrapped up their celebrations of the Legend, Anniversary, and Underworld trilogy frequently referred to as "LAU". As October began, some of their final celebrations carried over from community articles on <a href="https://tombraider25.square-enix-games.com/en-us/tru/blog/fan-films-lau/" target="_blank">fanfilms</a> and <a href="https://tombraider25.square-enix-games.com/en-us/tru/blog/btc-tru/" target="_blank">box artwork</a>, to <a href="https://tombraider25.square-enix-games.com/en-us/tru/blog/tr-tru-cosplay/" target="_blank">outfit designs</a>, and livestreams, the latter revealing some interesting information about a future charity project. <br /><br />Speaking during the <a href="https://youtu.be/GQELniVJ8XU" target="_blank">Tomb Raider Underworld livestream</a>, Meagan Marie (Director of Community at Crystal Dynamics) revealed that "everybody is going have a chance to buy prints of these for a charity initiative at the end of the year," but later added that, "it might be early January" due to the holidays posing potential delays. <br /><br />At the moment, the team has located a potential printer, with the goal of delivering the full Tomb Raider 25 art range. "The hope is that we'll be able to offer all - it's going to be about fifteen prints - at a very affordable rate that will still allow us to make pretty darn big donations to the charity we're looking at." There are still five pieces of artwork left to be revealed; Rise of the Tomb Raider, Shadow of the Tomb Raider, Lara Croft and the Guardian of Light, Lara Croft and the Temple of Osiris, and Angel of Darkness. The chosen charity and artwork bundles have yet to be announced.<br /><br />Keep an eye out for further information about this charity initiative coming in the coming months!<br /><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgKKAh2fRXLA_zkvru4b6evcG9hszMKZdaIDuKycP9Fn0rWt5lcMNYQfW8OSIGui7DXEvxj9u-6uOjPQqOWpWsAk5fKvyc9j7y-fze_1kvkH-pKFT9BUXUUv9FD8XL5tYEEVVRHURqGjJ77gpq1kB08qXVVeHhN6bXPvXqZKLDD-kagXm9YDPI5Ri0y=s772" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="457" data-original-width="772" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgKKAh2fRXLA_zkvru4b6evcG9hszMKZdaIDuKycP9Fn0rWt5lcMNYQfW8OSIGui7DXEvxj9u-6uOjPQqOWpWsAk5fKvyc9j7y-fze_1kvkH-pKFT9BUXUUv9FD8XL5tYEEVVRHURqGjJ77gpq1kB08qXVVeHhN6bXPvXqZKLDD-kagXm9YDPI5Ri0y=s16000" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6151047143739110589.post-23784450289742924822021-10-11T18:21:00.002-07:002021-10-11T18:21:35.295-07:00Yoshitaka Amano's Raw Reimagined Take On Tomb Raider (2013) <p>To celebrate twenty-five years of Tomb Raider, Crystal Dynamics have teamed up with a group of artists who would bring their own reimagined twist to the game covers we all love and grew up with. For October, we start a brand new trilogy with Tomb Raider (2013). To celebrate the game, the studio has teamed up with legendary artist, Yoshitaka Amano to recreate Lara in his own style.</p><p><br />Released in 2013, Tomb Raider is a darker reimagined take on Lara's origin story. While on a research mission searching for the lost island of Yamatai, the crew of the Endurance is shipwrecked and its crew must fight for survival on a deadly, strange land where believed mythological concepts are now real. The experience can be described as "raw" and "harsher" than what fans had seen before, a description that the artist conveys in his work too. For his work, Amano only paints and draws on canvas, making him one of the few artists using traditional techniques for the celebrations. <br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEilzhmJtH25OhDIvpWF-TBNrRbIZzvFQbIbDuQIwUBefUhMEbt0G50nKWcrGQeczvuS38r6jq2oclmk1KjtWhEJiB8YMqxVi-xz2mC8cLUWESCozx2MmYro8VzFQOS7lT4wavBA031whCl_apCEJIu1DZ120rHq-PrYxK45RprCSgGDgK-C56E__A=s772" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="457" data-original-width="772" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEilzhmJtH25OhDIvpWF-TBNrRbIZzvFQbIbDuQIwUBefUhMEbt0G50nKWcrGQeczvuS38r6jq2oclmk1KjtWhEJiB8YMqxVi-xz2mC8cLUWESCozx2MmYro8VzFQOS7lT4wavBA031whCl_apCEJIu1DZ120rHq-PrYxK45RprCSgGDgK-C56E__A=s16000" /></a></div><p></p>With the piece, Yoshitaka Amano also spoke about his latest piece in an interview translated for the Tomb Raider 25 website. Congratulations on 25 years of Tomb Raider. When working on the world-famous game character Lara Croft, I thought about how to express her features as a Japanese artist. I decided to create a sumi-e (ink wash painting) atmosphere with a dignified Lara. I also added a cherry blossom petal treatment in the background. I hope game development teams and fans will all enjoy it."<br /><br />Final additions were made to the final piece, the inclusion of the Tomb Raider logo by Franchise Art Director, Brenoch Adams.<div><b><br />You can learn more about Yoshitaka Amano and his work on the Tomb Raider 25 website, <a href="https://tombraider25.square-enix-games.com/en-us/tr2013/blog/tr2013-boxart/" target="_blank">HERE</a>. <br /><br /></b><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhbH72O3RskxAzQLq5g-3l6oeowe3kjanNe_mIujAMtSVARc3dVBtxWBjV-zIwdt1VLyRUcj5mjzbD7FYcf9sLDTVE9LIWuSB0Xn-7mhuJJkpGQNl5JJ9BVWeg-mf_vKMZIth2Yi17SafXYKKbaLGqZZt0S9726wUT7xxxVPZxQUv3WUkYn6Ej01g=s1920" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1920" data-original-width="1080" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhbH72O3RskxAzQLq5g-3l6oeowe3kjanNe_mIujAMtSVARc3dVBtxWBjV-zIwdt1VLyRUcj5mjzbD7FYcf9sLDTVE9LIWuSB0Xn-7mhuJJkpGQNl5JJ9BVWeg-mf_vKMZIth2Yi17SafXYKKbaLGqZZt0S9726wUT7xxxVPZxQUv3WUkYn6Ej01g=s16000" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6151047143739110589.post-3625816381656465862021-10-10T12:42:00.002-07:002021-10-10T12:42:21.510-07:00World Mental Health Day 2021<p>Today to mark World Mental Health Day, we wanted to talk about something a little different.<br /><br />The internet and particularly social media have become a huge part of our everyday lives. Particularly over this past year, I don't think anyone could have really predicted how heavily we would come to rely on it, whether we are just checking the news/advice, catching up with friends, or using it for work. It can be an incredible force of good, but it also has the power to negatively impact our mental well-being.<br /><br />2020 made a lot of us think about our "worth" as statistics or productivity. As remote working became the norm, it blurred the lines between home and work, reshaping our support structures and routines. Our worlds became reliant more than ever before on the internet for connection and direction. In a digital world, we are so focused on influencers, the dream of productivity, and our digital worth that we lose sight of things that really matter, such as our mental health. Before we can do good and do the things that we're happy and proud of, we need to make sure that we're okay. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgJU9bqzcz22UIfjMTWXmt6LdNu_1GozPMKIUJBNiIzi4DVmx3EQpu5HyETfnMvm9BF0rcL6YQM27gtgR61AV4usmbthgvN0gxFSE_x93KQYekQSuMV40oJA8Ldl6V3AVamM39q8x5nVFY5gJLSgiJXmYJ4uw9X4XGXF-fBw6BiM2PRRjtSB93FzA=s772" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="457" data-original-width="772" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgJU9bqzcz22UIfjMTWXmt6LdNu_1GozPMKIUJBNiIzi4DVmx3EQpu5HyETfnMvm9BF0rcL6YQM27gtgR61AV4usmbthgvN0gxFSE_x93KQYekQSuMV40oJA8Ldl6V3AVamM39q8x5nVFY5gJLSgiJXmYJ4uw9X4XGXF-fBw6BiM2PRRjtSB93FzA=s16000" /></a></div><p>Naturally, if you have any concerns about your mental health, the best place to get advice is from your GP or local mental health organisation. Making that first step can feel daunting but you're not expected to know all the answers, just to know how you feel.<br /><br />There are a number of groups that can help you understand mental health better, how to take steps to improve yours, and where to go if you need further advice...</p><p><br /></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Every Mind Matters</span><br /><br />First up is Every Mind Matters, a project run by the NHS to help you pinpoint which areas of your life you want to improve (e.g better sleep) and how to get there by building your "Mind Plan". While the NHS is part of the healthcare system in England, the website doesn't look to be location-restricted, allowing you to start to create a free mental health plan wherever you are in the world. </p><p><b>Start your Mind Plan, <a href="https://www.nhs.uk/every-mind-matters/" target="_blank">HERE</a>!<br /><br /></b></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Safe In Our World</span><br /><br />Safe In Our World is a mental health charity focused on helping to spread awareness within the games industry. Video games can be an incredible source of escapism, but it's also an industry where crunch isn't uncommon for developers and so much of its presence is online. As well as featuring an <a href="https://safeinourworld.org/find-help/" target="_blank">extensive directory of mental health organisations</a>, SIOW also offers training (including free mental health first aid training to Community Managers), and shares stories of mental health from those in the industry. </p><p><b>You can learn more about Safe In Our World, <a href="https://safeinourworld.org/" target="_blank">HERE</a>! <br /><br /></b></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Take This</span><br /><br />Another mental health organisation situated in the games industry is Take This. As well as holding panels on mental health at conventions, they also set up the AFK Room which gives the gaming community an area to escape to when stressed or overwhelmed at expos. While the organisation is based in the US, its website is filled with research accessible anywhere in the world. <br /><br /><b>Visit the Take This website, <a href="https://www.takethis.org/" target="_blank">HERE</a>.<br /></b><br /></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Mind</span><br /><br />Up next is Mind, an organisation that not only provides advice for people with mental health issues but also lobbies the government to make a greater impact on lives. While it's an England and Wales-based group, the advice they give is universal. Not only does it provide clarity into what worsen mental health (including societal issues), but also on how you can support others who are having a difficult time. <br /><br /><b>Visit the Mind website, <a href="https://www.mind.org.uk/" target="_blank">HERE</a>!</b><br /><br /></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">WHO (World Health Organisation)</span></p><p>The final organisation that I wanted to spotlight is WHO, and chances are that after this past year you're already incredibly familiar with them if you weren't before. WHO has a fantastic page providing advice on how to deal with stress, depression, and feelings of suicide. </p><p><b>Visit the WHO website, <a href="https://www.who.int/teams/mental-health-and-substance-use/mental-health-and-covid-19" target="_blank">HERE</a>. </b></p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6151047143739110589.post-61515171066346631402021-09-30T14:13:00.002-07:002021-10-03T14:21:25.316-07:00 Final Fantasy Brave Exvius' Tomb Raider Collaboration Now In-Game! Make sure to check out Final Fantasy Brave Exvius this month as their Tomb Raider-themed collaboration has just begun, allowing players to summon Lara Croft -Neo Vision- for a limited time.<br /><br />The first raid, "Tomb Raider: Lost Valley" has just gone live and will last until October 20th. The event will be split into three parts; the main raid with rewards upon completion, the daily battles with a familiar foe, and a new challenge called "Tomb Raider: The Great Pyramid". The latter will go ahead in the second week of the collaboration starting on September 7th, and successful players will obtain special event-exclusive items including the Scion.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiUPc_RjWJo3CeASOnPCSBXa-bWTbxKrIKpQNAnfhnO6U7ZzyNrJrbvtDpNlrXG_0pOeBekzKOUAjiLo4vd6twOs7dVYP9HHehzKV12r2WqCkIo6x5SlHDBE4LvYHktd2Msfd_3xESxnntdk90OTIrkeejKDUPEsqub8iL7ZfC0A3eHMUzInl-Fizlj=s772" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="457" data-original-width="772" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiUPc_RjWJo3CeASOnPCSBXa-bWTbxKrIKpQNAnfhnO6U7ZzyNrJrbvtDpNlrXG_0pOeBekzKOUAjiLo4vd6twOs7dVYP9HHehzKV12r2WqCkIo6x5SlHDBE4LvYHktd2Msfd_3xESxnntdk90OTIrkeejKDUPEsqub8iL7ZfC0A3eHMUzInl-Fizlj=s16000" /></a></div><br />There's also a vision card special called "A Dino-Mite Battle" featuring pixel artwork with Lara and her iconic T-Rex encounter. <br /><br />If you're interested in learning more, the Final Fantasy Brave Exvius YouTube Channel has published an extensive twenty-two-minute long video that explores all facets of the new update from Lara's bonuses to her equipment. You can check out the video below! <br /><br />
<iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="325" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/bkNpRiOyQQ0?start=1" title="YouTube video player" width="600"></iframe><div><br /></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6151047143739110589.post-51716206006036279812021-09-29T13:30:00.001-07:002021-09-29T17:57:02.483-07:00Tomb Raider Legend Returns For Special Manga Box Art By Nagu<p>To celebrate twenty-five years of Tomb Raider, Crystal Dynamics have teamed up with a group of artists who were each tasked with bringing their own reimagined twist to the game covers we all love and grew up with. <br /><br />As celebrations for the anniversary were delayed at the start of the year, throughout August, the studio was celebrating both "Tomb Raider Legend" and "Tomb Raider Anniversary", to ensure that each game received coverage. For Anniversary, we saw a reimagined take by <a href="http://positivelytombraider.blogspot.com/2021/08/brenoch-adams-returns-for-special.html" target="_blank">Brenoch Adams</a> featuring our favourite enemies. However, eagle-eyed fans may notice that we never saw the Legend piece. Complications arose with the piece, and an alternative artist was selected, but today, we finally have a finished piece! <br /><br />To celebrate the game, Crystal teamed up with Nagu to create a manga-themed design for Lara. If you play mobile games such as "Azur Lane", "Fate Grand Order" or "Arknights", chances are that you've seen some of her work already.<br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgYfDGUQ67f-v5v__Eys2BWr2bFnyEd1EDF9b42whNFXIOX9M-EZc8lG30c-Ge2I_JVmzG41qqkg5DcssPqfQLyY4l1-98FCAx-bJT5_FqziSsju7CxebHRGF3qSxj9Gh435HGweCXVyeZii8-sFfeLxZiMIqD_oXbHVI8fxzJZpjNBwGKqyQ62yg=s772" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="457" data-original-width="772" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgYfDGUQ67f-v5v__Eys2BWr2bFnyEd1EDF9b42whNFXIOX9M-EZc8lG30c-Ge2I_JVmzG41qqkg5DcssPqfQLyY4l1-98FCAx-bJT5_FqziSsju7CxebHRGF3qSxj9Gh435HGweCXVyeZii8-sFfeLxZiMIqD_oXbHVI8fxzJZpjNBwGKqyQ62yg=s16000" /></a></div><p>Her piece captures the fluidic movement of the game. "Tomb Raider Legend" is a fan favourite for many people, with the game's vast amount of diverse landscapes, stylish outfits, vehicle sections, and puzzles. It is just a bundle of fun! Nagu's artwork perfectly captures that energy and grace that Legend is associated with. The vines, which also played a big part of the game's multi-level transversal, neatly spells out "25" to honour the year. <br /><br />Talking about her work on the <a href="https://tombraider25.square-enix-games.com/en-us/trl/blog/trl-box-art/?utm_source=twitter_tombraider&utm_campaign=boxartreimagining:nagu_blog_SQEXSOCIAL" target="_blank">Tomb Raider 25th website</a>, Nagu stated that "there is always something magical and unreal about being able to draw for a series you grow up with, and I am honored to be a part of the celebration! For this piece, I wanted to draw Lara swinging on a vine while exploring the ruins. I thought it would be nice for the vines to add into the energy of the illustration and to also represent the 25th anniversary. Thank you very much again for the opportunity and I look forward to seeing more of Lara's adventures in the future!"<br /><br />You can continue to follow Nagu on <a href="https://twitter.com/wooperfuri" target="_blank">Twitter</a> and <a href="https://www.pixiv.net/en/users/316388" target="_blank">Pixvi</a>!<br /><br />Download the full artwork on the Tomb Raider 25th website, <a href="https://tombraider25.square-enix-games.com/en-us/trl/blog/trl-box-art/?utm_source=twitter_tombraider&utm_campaign=boxartreimagining:nagu_blog_SQEXSOCIAL" target="_blank">HERE</a>! </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh01LIfR0AQnbu07PVPaKEFxpW-OX9TNxRezEHXeEfa5lfeF8VfG2hEXzwBwFTUfRYlfhYM2Xbst31BWWE1SpBGSWNR_PwYRH8qU2ZwVG45sU3KD-E6tSf5sLqmPK4GlRCqpQemUGups-ktvVDnYv7KPjaVOAXJlHYkC4eyICFcn6htSfnflYEQ0Q=s1920" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1920" data-original-width="1080" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh01LIfR0AQnbu07PVPaKEFxpW-OX9TNxRezEHXeEfa5lfeF8VfG2hEXzwBwFTUfRYlfhYM2Xbst31BWWE1SpBGSWNR_PwYRH8qU2ZwVG45sU3KD-E6tSf5sLqmPK4GlRCqpQemUGups-ktvVDnYv7KPjaVOAXJlHYkC4eyICFcn6htSfnflYEQ0Q=s16000" /></a></div><br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6151047143739110589.post-12546617218017800032021-09-27T01:30:00.001-07:002021-09-27T01:30:00.208-07:00Crystal Dynamics Reveals Collaboration With The Initiative On "Perfect Dark"<p>A bit of unusual but exciting news today! Crystal Dynamics has started begun a development collaboration with Santa-Monica-based studio, <a href="https://www.theinitiative.com/" target="_blank">The Initiative</a>. The two have been working on a reboot of "Perfect Dark", a title only <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S--lFTxAVs8" target="_blank">announced at The Game Awards</a> last year. <br /><br />The person in charge of The Initiative is Darrell Gallagher, who may also be a familiar name to those in the Tomb Raider community. Originally the Director of Art on "Tomb Raider Legend", "Anniversary" and "Underworld", Gallagher became Head of Studio at Crystal Dynamics before his departure in late-2015. His tenure as studio lead oversaw the start of the reboot of the franchise in 2013.<br /><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8aahamb6xiQmmJRJZOevB7bc_I7SY9j7jDAgriH70fDfRnnNQP_gRIlncafPs6xEqDxkEPJvcXkwL-rpV5L7KrWfdJCQ6oa8QJI_CzrVQ3qJro2X7YPC-2LvuXiz-INNHWWKMlPBJNlw/s772/Perfect+Dark.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="457" data-original-width="772" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8aahamb6xiQmmJRJZOevB7bc_I7SY9j7jDAgriH70fDfRnnNQP_gRIlncafPs6xEqDxkEPJvcXkwL-rpV5L7KrWfdJCQ6oa8QJI_CzrVQ3qJro2X7YPC-2LvuXiz-INNHWWKMlPBJNlw/s16000/Perfect+Dark.png" /></a></div><br />The Initiative is also a fairly newly established studio, which only opened its doors in 2018. The original game that they're rebooting is a science-fiction, first-person shooter, originally developed by Rare, and published in 2000 for the Nintendo 64. A sequel was developed by the same developers five years after for Xbox 360, titled "Perfect Dark Zero". The latest game in the "Perfect Dark" series is a remastered edition of the original for the Xbox 360, which came out in 2010... So, it's certainly been a while! <br /><br />Speaking about the collaboration, The Initative stated on Twitter that, "The teams couldn’t pass up a chance to work together. We’re still early in development, but incredibly excited to use this unique opportunity to deliver on the vision for Perfect Dark!"<br /><br />While we don't know to what extent Crystal Dynamics is providing support, we're looking forward to learning more further down the line and seeing what's next for the series!<br /><br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6151047143739110589.post-65234184304298687132021-09-26T00:30:00.007-07:002021-09-26T00:30:00.208-07:00Tomb Raider Underworld Community Livestream Starts October 1st<p>It's almost time for the Tomb Raider Underworld livestream, signifying the end of Crystal Dynamics' month-long celebrations of the 2008 title. The broadcast will begin at 7am on Friday, October 1st on the Crystal Dynamics channel.<br /><br />Following an introduction from the Crystal crew, the controls will be handed over to <a href="https://twitter.com/lomadia" target="_blank">Lomadiah</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/wawa_cwoft" target="_blank">Wawa_Cwoft</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/Hedteur" target="_blank">Hedteur</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/terenete" target="_blank">Terenete</a>, and CalypsisGames. They will be exploring the Mediterranean Sea, Coastal Thailand, Croft Manor, Southern Mexico, Jan Mayen Island, Andaman Sea, and Arctic Sea. (It's a game filled with islands and seas!)<br /><br />You can watch the full livestream over on Twitch, <a href="https://t.co/mAQ5dlhnJj?amp=1" target="_blank">HERE</a>, starting at 7am PDT (2pm BST / 3pm GMT) on Friday, October 1st.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjd_dkLNBmsnNHNx1q7kg_L05UBhtgw7bFj2aNCW3Va97XmG1-7PHPFG-Pt0q9v1lJceVgT7KzvwcCVsXDSLDYNVgxuIthbg4aBWASnUdUzBFS3bOcX_vQZA49nRTYumiuOgwPVhL-hu5k/s772/TRUlivestream.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="457" data-original-width="772" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjd_dkLNBmsnNHNx1q7kg_L05UBhtgw7bFj2aNCW3Va97XmG1-7PHPFG-Pt0q9v1lJceVgT7KzvwcCVsXDSLDYNVgxuIthbg4aBWASnUdUzBFS3bOcX_vQZA49nRTYumiuOgwPVhL-hu5k/s16000/TRUlivestream.png" /></a></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6151047143739110589.post-77751429563218204532021-09-25T05:02:00.001-07:002021-09-25T05:02:31.751-07:00Hayley Atwell To Voice Lara Croft In Upcoming Netflix Series[13th September 2021] At the start of the year, Netflix announced that they are working on a brand new Tomb Raider anime series in collaboration with Legendary Television and dj2 Entertainment. This month, we heard the exciting news that Hayley Atwell will be voicing the iconic heroine. <div><br />Hayley Atwell is a name that a lot of nerds will recognize as the beloved Peggy Carter in Marvel's Cinematic Universe. Originally her character debuted in "Captain America" film before going on to star in the lead in "Agent Carter" Netflix series. In addition to her roles with Marvel, she has worked on "Conviction", "Black Mirror", "Doctor Who", "Howards End", and "3Below: Tales of Arcadia".<br /><br />The announcement was made on the <a href="https://twitter.com/NetflixGeeked/status/1437415830942277632" target="_blank">Netflix Geeked Twitter</a> account. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFVY6Tcvm2h_CYDhdPmtgQ4Qx-Favb4fdAJoYJ9EUx57YRNacEanXgvjVajkrcz7SnhJ5I__R-5MM_lTwkB_Xhc9jYE4PEQa9RLv4nCna7AMeNkaT5AF2aiFUB4fMZt0fAqFeG1CT96TU/s772/Hayley+Atwell.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="457" data-original-width="772" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFVY6Tcvm2h_CYDhdPmtgQ4Qx-Favb4fdAJoYJ9EUx57YRNacEanXgvjVajkrcz7SnhJ5I__R-5MM_lTwkB_Xhc9jYE4PEQa9RLv4nCna7AMeNkaT5AF2aiFUB4fMZt0fAqFeG1CT96TU/s16000/Hayley+Atwell.png" /></a></div><div><div>Long-time Tomb Raider fans may remember Gametap's animated series which celebrated the tenth anniversary of the series back in 2006. For the series, they worked with numerous artists, writers, and voice actors to create storylines with very different themes and styles for the iconic character. The previous series, and the love still generated by it, likely paved the way for the new Netflix to be greenlit. </div><div><br /></div><div>Best known for "The Witcher: Blood Origin" and "Red Sonja", Tasha Huo will be writing and producing the series, which will continue Lara's adventures following the reboot trilogy. </div></div><div><br /></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6151047143739110589.post-6907484532960652622021-09-20T04:30:00.000-07:002021-09-20T04:30:00.195-07:00RaiderCast Turns To Legend & Anniversary In New Interview Collaboration[8th September 2021] This month, RaiderCast was back with another exciting collaboration with Crystal Dynamics, this time celebrating the Legend and Anniversary. <br /><br />Chris was joined by Neha (CM & Social Media Manager for Tomb Raider) as co-host for the forty-five-minute interview, this time with two fellow Crystal devs who worked across the 2006 and 2007 games.<br /><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgahX_fL3G5gIxYNN3OTYxxZAHcqpLTz63X_mgX-CoDS8-pusvVtKWg-7LxGak8LA8nyS63e3IyS-KTTm64qN52jjOnt8_ReEuAwzWgE35PyIxKntVx9lMV-h_0k21nlu-sSC-irXI2mFU/s772/LegendRaiderCast.png" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="457" data-original-width="772" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgahX_fL3G5gIxYNN3OTYxxZAHcqpLTz63X_mgX-CoDS8-pusvVtKWg-7LxGak8LA8nyS63e3IyS-KTTm64qN52jjOnt8_ReEuAwzWgE35PyIxKntVx9lMV-h_0k21nlu-sSC-irXI2mFU/s16000/LegendRaiderCast.png" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div>In the interview, Chris and Neha talked to Jason Botta (Lead Technical Artist on Legend and Creative Director on Anniversary) and Noah Hughes (Director of Design on Legend and Anniversary). Both developers are also still part of the studio, now working on the newly launched Marvel Avengers. <br /><br />During the in-depth interview, Noah and Jason talk about their reactions to discovering that they would take on the next Tomb Raider, the influence of the Tomb Raider movies, why the team was wary to continue the Angel of Darkness storyline, and the new physics system. It's a really fantastic interview!<br /> <br />Check out the interview below or directly on YouTube <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O25IaLsTwhc" target="_blank">HERE</a>.
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<iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="325" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/O25IaLsTwhc" title="YouTube video player" width="600"></iframe>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6151047143739110589.post-24150025635822150582021-09-20T02:30:00.001-07:002021-09-20T02:30:00.179-07:00Tomb Raider Legend Community Artwork Showcase<p>We're just speeding through 2021! If you've been following the 25th-anniversary celebrations, you will know that August was Tomb Raider Legend month. To wrap up their month-long tribute, Crystal Dynamics published a new community showcase featuring all of the Legend-themed artwork, cosplays, crafts and more, that were submitted during the four weeks. <br /><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHhnJkJN2rwp9rtrh1PMGnRGvrZtmpdeNxXiqPT2qHnYzQh26Ptr7MML26En9Uq1rdbtlNInHmVxhiJqJIt77UkOpi4B46W8uOjO1vKnvsiBtDarmKGh6LbjiUAIQ1UXD8uPHBg4q7H1s/s772/TombRaiderLegendShowcase.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="457" data-original-width="772" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHhnJkJN2rwp9rtrh1PMGnRGvrZtmpdeNxXiqPT2qHnYzQh26Ptr7MML26En9Uq1rdbtlNInHmVxhiJqJIt77UkOpi4B46W8uOjO1vKnvsiBtDarmKGh6LbjiUAIQ1UXD8uPHBg4q7H1s/s16000/TombRaiderLegendShowcase.png" /></a></div><p></p>Hundreds of submissions were made for the video, which spans over thirteen minutes. You can watch the full video below or on the Tomb Raider YouTube Channel, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A46V-duVSKg" target="_blank">HERE</a>! <br /><br />If you submitted something, where did you spot your creation! <br /><br />
<iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="325" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/A46V-duVSKg" title="YouTube video player" width="600"></iframe>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6151047143739110589.post-87275347153216184382021-09-19T00:00:00.002-07:002021-09-19T00:00:00.201-07:00Laura H Rubin Takes On Lara's Shadow In New Box Art Reimagining<p>[7th September 2021] To celebrate twenty-five years of Tomb Raider, Crystal Dynamics teamed up with a group of artists who would bring their own reimagined twist to the game covers we all love and grew up with. For September, the studio has been focusing on Tomb Raider Underworld (2008) and teamed up with Switzerland-based artist, <a href="https://www.laurahrubin.com/" target="_blank">Laura H. Rubin</a>. <br /><br />Tomb Raider Underworld is considered to be one of the grittier of the series, featuring a deeper emotional depth than we had sometimes seen before, and with buried tombs with dark secrets. Darkness plays a huge part in the experience, from more realistic weathering on Lara's skin to the sometimes limited use of light for the atmosphere. For the piece, Laura represented Lara's dual personality, showing both the adventurer and her doppelganger but also representing that darkness, both in the feel of the piece and in Lara's look. <br /><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMzoLKLROW1-jFidP7w3Xl_g93S8hDoKDDYfJe5AXCYEaNW81iU8pQGVPOh6rQ5XewXWmgK02uyE4r1ZBNhyphenhyphen4JxCBs6WxM1VjuXKLTVBCJY1Y0-tqudPxmCyd0HYu6i7lHsa2F-L11uqE/s772/LaurasShadow.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="457" data-original-width="772" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMzoLKLROW1-jFidP7w3Xl_g93S8hDoKDDYfJe5AXCYEaNW81iU8pQGVPOh6rQ5XewXWmgK02uyE4r1ZBNhyphenhyphen4JxCBs6WxM1VjuXKLTVBCJY1Y0-tqudPxmCyd0HYu6i7lHsa2F-L11uqE/s16000/LaurasShadow.png" /></a></div><p></p><br /><span style="color: white;">.</span><br />Talking about her inspiration behind the piece, Laura states on the Tomb Raider 25 blog that "the big challenge in reinterpreting the artwork for "Tomb Raider Underworld" was Lara in combination with her evil doppelganger. Both look almost the same, but are fundamentally different, and it also had to be clear that this is not a 'psychological doppelganger', (i.e. the dark side of Lara herself), but that this is an independent character in the game.<br /><br />Inspired by old movie posters, I moved the two characters close together, creating a classic "adversary" look. However, I slightly offset them so that they are perceived as two different people. The stone fragment in the background shows various Norse runes, which refer to the main relic (Thor's Hammer) in the game.<br /><br />So my goal was to depict two strong female characters: Lara Croft, as brave and courageous as we know her, and Lara's evil doppelganger, who watches her from the darkness."<br /><b><br />You can learn more about Laura's piece, <a href="https://tombraider25.square-enix-games.com/en-us/tru/blog/box-art-redesign-tru/" target="_blank">HERE</a>! <br /><br /></b><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMjOeybEpTM4pbX5IqW8N-RmGDpH8yed3GmM9BKbJCyw0QCjzN-k8q7cY8tj4aJ_vtkw40t8U2DSJkatdANJS19MIhVxpt7ZZyTXIdRxsyoOhiGUMjBonOTdJciok4P-T7zVx_gyh5HMY/s1366/1366x768_TRU_BoxArt.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="768" data-original-width="1366" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMjOeybEpTM4pbX5IqW8N-RmGDpH8yed3GmM9BKbJCyw0QCjzN-k8q7cY8tj4aJ_vtkw40t8U2DSJkatdANJS19MIhVxpt7ZZyTXIdRxsyoOhiGUMjBonOTdJciok4P-T7zVx_gyh5HMY/s16000/1366x768_TRU_BoxArt.jpg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Full piece. Click to enlarge.</td></tr></tbody></table><br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6151047143739110589.post-7266933815998958112021-09-18T09:26:00.006-07:002021-09-30T16:33:00.103-07:00Crystal Dynamics Shares New Underworld Storyboards & Assets [Updated 1st October]<p>As part of Crystal Dynamics' ongoing celebrations for Tomb Raider's 25th anniversary, the Community team has been delving into the archives to reveal never-before-seen material that the studio had created while building Tomb Raider Underworld. These have ranged from concept artwork to storyboards. <br /><br />The team has collected the newly discovered art and compiled a series of videos showing the progress, incorporation, or progression of the work in the game. <br /><br />So far, five videos were created and uploaded to YouTube. In case you missed any of the videos, check out the list below for the complete set! We'll continue to add to this post as more are uploaded.<br /><br />Underworld Development: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q4zMa1bBVdc" target="_blank">Freinds and Foes Concepts</a><br />Underworld Development: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9BakplHv_7U" target="_blank">Environment Concepts</a><br />Underworld Development: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ScYyfUNLOxY" target="_blank">Creature Concepts</a><br />Underworld Development: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qa-OSfAPGfs" target="_blank">Artifacts Concepts</a><br />Underworld Development: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sLHgRgAw_yE" target="_blank">Storyboards</a><br />Underworld Development: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HDdixkXBZ4o" target="_blank">Motion Capture</a><br />Underworld Development: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zFggdiqA1Z8" target="_blank">Render Process</a><br />Underworld Development: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x9qVsD3NyLo" target="_blank">Pre Alpha & Alpha</a><br />Underworld Development: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WNZvyvSuq3U&t=13s" target="_blank">Alison Carroll Showcase</a><br />Underworld Development: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=smj9SbkC-38" target="_blank">Cut Content</a></p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEin4A-SdFXsbS452MU7HfVdyut9zakY8h5AMyp5PDYzS6ogGlqZp82Uyri5agUuhU4IvEWIDqx49wDgCdDkvsuJ3ya8yxku10FPL1i1MrB37zCif-6Q0wOtywWUJk67LLQwixFgX4J-Kxk/s772/Kraken.png" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="457" data-original-width="772" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEin4A-SdFXsbS452MU7HfVdyut9zakY8h5AMyp5PDYzS6ogGlqZp82Uyri5agUuhU4IvEWIDqx49wDgCdDkvsuJ3ya8yxku10FPL1i1MrB37zCif-6Q0wOtywWUJk67LLQwixFgX4J-Kxk/s16000/Kraken.png" /></a></div><br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6151047143739110589.post-23383398915584816552021-09-18T07:03:00.001-07:002021-09-18T07:03:47.905-07:00Four Recipes Previews From "Tomb Raider: Official Cookbook and Travel Guide"[3rd September 2021] In early September, Tara Theoharis, author of the upcoming book, "Tomb Raider: Official Cookbook and Travel Guide", <a href="https://twitter.com/TaraTheoharis/status/1433885488327266309" target="_blank">shared four game-inspired recipes</a> from her latest collection! <div><br />The recipes included in the preview details Lomo Saltado (Peru), Beans on Toast (England), Vada Pav (India), and Okonomiyaki (Japan) as they would feature in the book. The layout looks incredible, with full-colour photos featuring the dishes on the left, and recipes on the right. If you've not seen the previews. scroll down and click the scans below!<br /><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3L4mvoyoM7h_1C6THbMPyhRnZOMM6h_Z-ODPHA13MKRSzU2cWsnNGD0Vux8SX3ucPuYaUxawyF_rDhb_F4XxpmmqJwD0gswNHY_KYoYEYXfwJ8MT0xRv7B5t4PrzdlDLX0kam9YA2h90/s772/Beans+on+Toast+Tease.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="457" data-original-width="772" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3L4mvoyoM7h_1C6THbMPyhRnZOMM6h_Z-ODPHA13MKRSzU2cWsnNGD0Vux8SX3ucPuYaUxawyF_rDhb_F4XxpmmqJwD0gswNHY_KYoYEYXfwJ8MT0xRv7B5t4PrzdlDLX0kam9YA2h90/s16000/Beans+on+Toast+Tease.png" /></a></div>Originally revealed in mid-March, the cookbook celebrates the adventure and diversity with culinary dishes from Lara's travels. There are forty recipes in total, including "power snacks for energy on the go, appetizers, entrees, drinks, desserts, and meals with franchise ties". Some of the revealed dishes include Ceviche from Peru, Kathi Rolls from India, and Beans on Toast from England.</div><div><br /></div><div>Inspired by local cuisine, the recipes have been replicated by Tara Theoharis, the creator of The Geeky Hostess, and the author behind "The Minecrafter's Cookbook" and "Break an Egg! The Broadway Cookbook". The text is by Sebastian Haley and Meagan Marie, both very familiar names, with Meagan's name being a recent addition on the cover. The two also worked with Official Fansite Owners to create a travel guide, showcasing the best places to go while visiting their home countries.</div><div><br /></div><div>"Tomb Raider: The Official Cookbook and Travel Guide" is currently available for pre-order and is due to release on October 26th 2021, published by Insight Editions. </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhB40mbEWLZMkRTlfqyZR5rvHiO50zxdDonQx06IVc60CQXL4cySTQVYWMrJK7S5AFMvDyJ0pK6WRUnCmXkLfSF2sFhnuBfFJ-OXtlNFGLbcIQEB8jZxOhJFPPYN2zZCiXFjUrJ9Y0Ewio/s2048/BeansOnToast.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhB40mbEWLZMkRTlfqyZR5rvHiO50zxdDonQx06IVc60CQXL4cySTQVYWMrJK7S5AFMvDyJ0pK6WRUnCmXkLfSF2sFhnuBfFJ-OXtlNFGLbcIQEB8jZxOhJFPPYN2zZCiXFjUrJ9Y0Ewio/s16000/BeansOnToast.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiCXtdsi3t7G44OtCrv-s2Bk4hA83ptlz8KTyCe31f0P5KT6agKQAQtgN1fVqhQ9GvR8ezU4kMazyjERNpmz7z5yEKGRJ1jqBiiAngEorcVPKdP7iYOpQn_5AHwLdvfPa1wrJ0oKH_6VI/s2048/LomoSaltado.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiCXtdsi3t7G44OtCrv-s2Bk4hA83ptlz8KTyCe31f0P5KT6agKQAQtgN1fVqhQ9GvR8ezU4kMazyjERNpmz7z5yEKGRJ1jqBiiAngEorcVPKdP7iYOpQn_5AHwLdvfPa1wrJ0oKH_6VI/s16000/LomoSaltado.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbAX1ew9U2lC9Kjvgz4VtMZed2ubuNzhoTRA-vEMphyphenhyphenOz8hdV3tc8HNOP20mPF7qo15bf6VZCFMzypUTc1zpUvre0Gb5G_oR-7tCM1g2U7WJPZlVULH8rh_JCTWNdgoXolc40vrP3LGXU/s2048/Okonomiyaki.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbAX1ew9U2lC9Kjvgz4VtMZed2ubuNzhoTRA-vEMphyphenhyphenOz8hdV3tc8HNOP20mPF7qo15bf6VZCFMzypUTc1zpUvre0Gb5G_oR-7tCM1g2U7WJPZlVULH8rh_JCTWNdgoXolc40vrP3LGXU/s16000/Okonomiyaki.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzYZjoXQOJXsHhOJgIQNW5MfT-8EGI3lcd-9sLwZ0Ao2SmhdGAo4cvYcCrnd9qYIR3bAC8T9TA4kGh5KDuUiX5-5MMuG577EKKivc7q9jH6KTkV7NH0rE1QrdscHkRXEz6JjYt6kVFUPA/s2048/VadaPav.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzYZjoXQOJXsHhOJgIQNW5MfT-8EGI3lcd-9sLwZ0Ao2SmhdGAo4cvYcCrnd9qYIR3bAC8T9TA4kGh5KDuUiX5-5MMuG577EKKivc7q9jH6KTkV7NH0rE1QrdscHkRXEz6JjYt6kVFUPA/s16000/VadaPav.jpg" /></a></div><br /><br /></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6151047143739110589.post-34192727440613568202021-09-17T07:29:00.002-07:002021-09-17T07:29:30.374-07:00Level Editor Livestream Celebrating Legend, Anniversary & Underworld September 17th at 7am PDT<p>Throughout August and September, Crystal Dynamics has been celebrating the Legend/Anniversary/Underworld trilogy, more commonly referred to as LAU. Later today, a team of fans will be showcasing some of their favourite community-made adventures inspired by that three-year story arc. <br /><br />The livestream will begin with Terenete who will be playing "The Curse of the Sword Demo" (by Roli) and "The Sacred Plains Demo" (by Caesum). Hosting will them go over to mawia with "Ice Age 3 / Svalbard, Norway" (by Clara, Masha and Sponge) as well as "Ancient Artifact 2 / Brijett Lab Escape" (by Max).</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhj4ofgd2FRCf_4LEvzU7hqs2KGlmlykwF0p3Hu-PdKDMXIFwbpdabyk0b3K-FEgNrntmj9Np1IQ9qG8_2l6Velzwb9YACALmIOfGiTWUDnL66iM4GWrZt2BaMNl3KUmu1Dyg7vSeZfow/s772/LAU+LevelEditor.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="457" data-original-width="772" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhj4ofgd2FRCf_4LEvzU7hqs2KGlmlykwF0p3Hu-PdKDMXIFwbpdabyk0b3K-FEgNrntmj9Np1IQ9qG8_2l6Velzwb9YACALmIOfGiTWUDnL66iM4GWrZt2BaMNl3KUmu1Dyg7vSeZfow/s16000/LAU+LevelEditor.png" /></a></div>At 6pm CET, the towandaa will be exploring "Xumongkh" (by Titak) and "Braveheart's Sword" (by Lakota). Later in the day jimmybeon will explore "Mists of Avalon / Croft Manor" by Titak (Titak getting a lot of love this livestream!). <br /><br />Ending the livestream is izzynoodles with "Beyond the Scion / Dreamtime" (by EssGee) and Protected by the Dead (by Matie). <br /><br />As always, Meagan Marie and Neha will be the livestream guests, along with DJ Full, Michael P, and Nickelony. <br /><br />You can watch the full livestream over on Twitch, <a href="https://www.twitch.tv/crystaldynamics" target="_blank">HERE</a>, starting on September 17th at 4pm CET / 7am PDT (2pm GMT / 3pm BST).<br /><br /><p></p><br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6151047143739110589.post-28694871512264026702021-09-11T04:05:00.000-07:002021-09-11T04:05:00.841-07:00Ex-Core Design Developers Launch "Dream Cycle" On Steam [Early Access]<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="text-align: left;">[September 7th 2021] If you're looking for new adventures, y</span>ou might want to check out the newly released "Dream Cycle" by Cathuria Games!<br /><br />The title has a number of familiar names working behind it including Toby Gard, the creator of Lara Croft, and Nathan McCree, the original composer for the first three Tomb Raider games. <br /><br />Inspired by a series of short stories of the same name, written H.P Lovecraft, "Dream Cycle" follows the story of Morgan Carter, "a modern-day arcane apprentice". The game has just been released in Early Access on Steam (starting September 7th) and shows exciting gameplay filled with stealth takedowns, transformations, and platforming.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh51b5iq2ivTOM3NuRF1L151BSmUNB7GEgWHp5NRAK3Wb359ybyijWVScW6wnTTfARVQsyRwhpQoggLJVhP_VLZWp62evjwC_D5vbt7hs789mtNsV9sSeggCNh41Tm1b1i1b8v301up9Cs/s772/DreamCycle.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="457" data-original-width="772" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh51b5iq2ivTOM3NuRF1L151BSmUNB7GEgWHp5NRAK3Wb359ybyijWVScW6wnTTfARVQsyRwhpQoggLJVhP_VLZWp62evjwC_D5vbt7hs789mtNsV9sSeggCNh41Tm1b1i1b8v301up9Cs/s16000/DreamCycle.png" /></a></div>Gard and McCree's latest adventure is fantasy game at heart, designed to allow the player to use stealth, traps, spells, illusions and weapons to take down the corrupted enemies. On the brink of death and trapped in the Dark Realms, you play as Carter, tasked with tracking down your "legendary Great Great Grand Uncle Randolph Carter in order to take back her power, thwart his plan to become a God, and bring light to the [corrupted] Dreamlands." <br /><br />The team also promises that they are sticking with Carter's journey for a while to come with "new realms will become available, introducing new biomes, additional story chapters, weapons, enemies, skills, and powers" being planned in regular updates.<br /><br /><b>Check out the game on Steam, <a href="https://store.steampowered.com/app/1105590/Dream_Cycle/" target="_blank">HERE</a>! </b><p></p><br />
<iframe width="600" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/3tPYJ4UT87M" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen></iframe>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6151047143739110589.post-25184696333836092832021-09-02T14:56:00.003-07:002021-09-25T05:15:16.651-07:00Join The Community Tomb Raider Legend Livestream Tomorrow September 3rd, 7am PDT<p>We're quickly speeding through 2021 and this week we're wrapping up the month-long celebrations for Tomb Raider Legend. Tomorrow, the Crystal Dynamics' Community Team is back for another fan-driven broadcast, this time with the first Tomb Raider game that the studio developed.<br /><br />Following an introduction from the Crystal crew, the controls will be handed over to <a href="https://twitter.com/Rhenyaa" target="_blank">Rhenya</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/Dutchyraider" target="_blank">dutchyraider</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/TheTombGayder" target="_blank">thetombgayder</a>, and <a href="https://twitter.com/croftgeneration" target="_blank">CroftGenerationTV</a> who will be exploring Bolivia, Peru, Japan, Ghana, Kazakhstan, England, and Nepal, and broadcasting their adventures on Twitch. <br /><br />You can watch the full livestream over on Twitch, <a href="https://t.co/mAQ5dlhnJj?amp=1" target="_blank">HERE</a>, starting at 7am PDT (2pm BST / 3pm GMT) on Friday, September 3rd.</p><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiY9nGJke9hRESzLbW5PFhuFTt0nVnZ1heI1zcr6buhH96jBkmDt0hn1bTBd55kUewyPZU46RSEEULavMTOGt8pyDr97ZsP14phWsmUiVQWnM32wxsJKjPty93eDMMfpbnHS3K0bkeH_30/s772/TRLlivestream.png" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="457" data-original-width="772" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiY9nGJke9hRESzLbW5PFhuFTt0nVnZ1heI1zcr6buhH96jBkmDt0hn1bTBd55kUewyPZU46RSEEULavMTOGt8pyDr97ZsP14phWsmUiVQWnM32wxsJKjPty93eDMMfpbnHS3K0bkeH_30/s16000/TRLlivestream.png" /></a></div><br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6151047143739110589.post-87769119666846324022021-08-31T17:18:00.000-07:002021-09-01T17:19:21.200-07:00Angela Song's Extra Life Campaign Raises $1250 [Donation Page Open With Second Livestream This December]<p>We love feel-good stories here, so here's a perfect one for your mid-week! If you've been a Tomb Raider fan for the past few years, chances are that you've seen Angela Song's incredibly sweet artwork. Commissioned by Crystal Dynamics, Angela has worked on numerous <a href="https://tombraider.tumblr.com/post/135726757631/happy-holidays-art-by-angela-song" target="_blank">Christmas</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/zOVUoaPPuc/?hl=en" target="_blank">Valentine's Day</a> and <a href="https://www.artstation.com/artwork/GYw0W" target="_blank">Birthday</a> cards, and celebrated the twentieth anniversary with a <a href="https://www.artstation.com/artwork/aVNP0" target="_blank">collage featuring all versions</a> of the heroine. This week, she posted about her Extra Life art livestream themed around adventure/D&D. <br /><br />While her first livestream round recently ended, there's still time to <a href="https://www.extra-life.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=donorDrive.participant&participantID=462113" target="_blank">donate</a> and <a href="https://www.twitch.tv/angelasongart" target="_blank">rewatch her broadcasts</a>. Angela also has a second art event in the books for later this year. The date for part two is still to be decided, it's possibly a Christmas themed round, and likely to be on a Saturday. <br /><br />So far she has absolutely smashed her year-wide goal of $1000, raising $1,250 in just the first stream. The money will be going towards her selected Miracle Network organisation, the <a href="https://phoenixchildrens.childrensmiraclenetworkhospitals.org/" target="_blank">Phoenix Children's Hospital</a>. The hospital was was founded in 1983 and has become of the largest children's hospital in the US with over seventy pediatric subspecialities.<br /><br />You can donate to Angela's Extra Life Campaign, <a href="https://www.extra-life.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=donorDrive.participant&participantID=462113" target="_blank">HERE</a>! <br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMGxPS-5U7qZsFBN47LPRFDpiD9_nKrpmORz2a2Po_M-DPyHJhdqcE-QE-D5BSwvJ5NrwzbfbiLq6uSk3R81bWNlpS1_-k0T_BUvVOLWr_P38wlg_wTsFqk8-cD5gAwgsy6DI8oL-szSs/s772/Angela+Song.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="457" data-original-width="772" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMGxPS-5U7qZsFBN47LPRFDpiD9_nKrpmORz2a2Po_M-DPyHJhdqcE-QE-D5BSwvJ5NrwzbfbiLq6uSk3R81bWNlpS1_-k0T_BUvVOLWr_P38wlg_wTsFqk8-cD5gAwgsy6DI8oL-szSs/s16000/Angela+Song.png" /></a></div><p><span style="font-size: medium;">About Extra Life</span></p><p><br />This year marks the thirteen anniversary of the Extra Life marathon initiative. Started in 2008, Extra Life began as a way of honouring Victoria Enmon who battled acute lymphoblastic leukaemia. After her passing in January of that year, the event was set up to raise money for the hospital (Texas Children’s Hospital) which had cared for her so that it can help other children facing similar situations. The following year, Extra Life expanded and in 2009, more than a hundred websites and 12,000 donors supported the campaign. In response to worldwide attention and support, the campaign turned its attention to raising money for the Children's Miracle Network Hospitals so that more children like Victoria can get the medical help they need.</p><p><br /></p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6151047143739110589.post-43717516121644497952021-08-25T15:18:00.001-07:002021-08-25T15:20:35.571-07:00Lara Croft To Join "War of the Visions: Final Fantasy Brave Exvius"While it's been a quiet year in terms of new Tomb Raider games, Lara has been keeping herself busy by exploring new crossovers, including "Fortnite" and "Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon Breakpoint". Next up on her list is a title a little closer to home, "War of the Visions: Final Fantasy Brave Exvius". <br /><br />Announced during the eighteen-month anniversary livestream, Lara will be joining the tactical RPG mobile game. The reveal was accompanied by a flashy twenty-five-second long trailer that showcases the adventure new anime look. (Check it out below or on YouTube, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7KvuKSr3JxQ" target="_blank">HERE</a>!)<br /><br />While we don't know too much about her involvement in the title or if there will be a special event, we do have a date! The crossover will begin 22nd September!<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1qUwXI0ceDmv2EK9lOQpVlUO5BimEWmheErS5chGbQ3_-G6G2gazGxnXH4TU4BD9UG1Qz15BlGDggANlk9fs501CXg1-reyg5XzD9QvVryOw1Pxw_eY98psUuWFRGj9dq1idJaBcCH00/s772/WOTV+FFBE.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="457" data-original-width="772" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1qUwXI0ceDmv2EK9lOQpVlUO5BimEWmheErS5chGbQ3_-G6G2gazGxnXH4TU4BD9UG1Qz15BlGDggANlk9fs501CXg1-reyg5XzD9QvVryOw1Pxw_eY98psUuWFRGj9dq1idJaBcCH00/s16000/WOTV+FFBE.png" /></a></div>
<iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/7KvuKSr3JxQ" title="YouTube video player" width="600"></iframe>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6151047143739110589.post-15146303131164066742021-08-25T14:22:00.001-07:002021-08-25T14:22:34.991-07:00Upcoming Tomb Raider Anniversary Community Stream, August 27th, 7am PDTThis Friday (August 27th), the Crystal Dynamics' community team will be joining fans for a new community-driven playthrough, this time with one of my favourite games, Tomb Raider: Anniversary.<br /><br />Following an introduction from the Crystal crew, the controls will be handed over to ArkRaiderMs, <a href="https://twitter.com/SteveOfWarr" target="_blank">SteveOfWarr</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/KrisNephilim" target="_blank">KrisNephilim</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/rap_wins" target="_blank">Rap_WiNs</a>, who will be exploring Peru, Greece, Egypt, and Atlantis, and broadcasting their adventures on Twitch. <br /><br />You can watch the full livestream over on Twitch, <a href="https://t.co/mAQ5dlhnJj?amp=1" target="_blank">HERE</a>, starting at 7am PDT (2pm BST / 3pm GMT).<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEC894ugNw1A9BMEY6Sdq_lp5Rpm67GgVfV98b_Sk8W3hg-tDR3q5coX9XoPaGOjGC9Or-6DQhDWBqdKtzew-zWR9re99zbrsuQmyTYtTu2nIkbrtrZbj6CKAvLGwN_znEULJLNZOjuQk/s772/TRALive.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="457" data-original-width="772" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEC894ugNw1A9BMEY6Sdq_lp5Rpm67GgVfV98b_Sk8W3hg-tDR3q5coX9XoPaGOjGC9Or-6DQhDWBqdKtzew-zWR9re99zbrsuQmyTYtTu2nIkbrtrZbj6CKAvLGwN_znEULJLNZOjuQk/s16000/TRALive.png" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6151047143739110589.post-81593299900076793862021-08-24T11:16:00.003-07:002021-08-25T14:27:42.963-07:00Crystal Dynamics Shares New Legend Storyboards & Assets [Update 25th Aug]<p>As part of Crystal Dynamics' ongoing celebrations for Tomb Raider's 25th anniversary, the team has been delving into the archives to showcase brand new concept artwork, storyboards, beta animations, and more. Throughout August, the studio has the spotlight on Tomb Raider Legend revealing new material from the development of Crystal's first Tomb Raider adventure. <br /><br />So far, nine videos were created and uploaded to YouTube. In case you missed any of the videos, check out the list below for the complete set! If you're interested in game design, this is definitely the playlist for you.<br /><br /><b>Video Series:<br /></b>Legend Development: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HB8EDHiOI58" target="_blank">Movement in Combat</a><br />Legend Development: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oFWwqbUteas" target="_blank">Lara's Early Concepts</a><br />Legend Development: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4vZ-qCibfUU" target="_blank">Amanda Concepts</a><br />Legend Development: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kxeak8P6X5Y" target="_blank">Storyboards</a><br />Legend Development: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tp4lLG80H9M" target="_blank">Cover Concepts</a><br />Legend Development: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UYXoybsgNH8&t=2s" target="_blank">Early Location Scouting</a><br />Legend Development: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ovvI16TY1FU" target="_blank">Key Art Evolution</a><br />Legend Development: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nq_zdoJjmBg" target="_blank">Final Model</a><br />Legend Development: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Am7ILSdOlno&t=1s" target="_blank">Beta Footage</a><br />Legend Development: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QeD_U6CDKWA" target="_blank">Early Handheld Dev Footage</a></p><p><br /><b>Image Series:</b><br />Legend Development: <a href="https://twitter.com/tombraider/status/1429838759122464770" target="_blank">Unused Renders</a><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgihRbEEHznr7JYdZo32K3qmwwCeaFj3HwlvaTBBc3h4-LqpgdRZ-VojDn0YmHxc2dsG4J5-3wHXdF6_YT9s-nAUynNu79wdGV3L-HKy5dWgTVMHWEnKaom8KMo_wFcECwLr3JSbWAAQR0/s772/LEGENDrender.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="457" data-original-width="772" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgihRbEEHznr7JYdZo32K3qmwwCeaFj3HwlvaTBBc3h4-LqpgdRZ-VojDn0YmHxc2dsG4J5-3wHXdF6_YT9s-nAUynNu79wdGV3L-HKy5dWgTVMHWEnKaom8KMo_wFcECwLr3JSbWAAQR0/s16000/LEGENDrender.png" /></a></div><br /><center> <script async="" charset="utf-8" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script></center>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6151047143739110589.post-53021295665479985682021-08-24T09:23:00.000-07:002021-08-24T09:23:49.469-07:00Tomb Raider Spotlighted in GOG's Games Festival<p>Between August 19th to September 2nd, GOG is holding a special Games Festival on their website where players can find discounts on over 1200 games, build their own bundles, explore newly available games, and enter giveaways. Excitingly, Tomb Raider is at the heart of this year's event with...<br /><br /><b>New Tomb Raider Titles.</b> For the launch of the event, <a href="https://twitter.com/GOGcom/status/1428341914382778375" target="_blank">GOG has added</a> Tomb Raider Legend (2006), Tomb Raider Anniversary (2007), Tomb Raider Underworld (2008), and Tomb Raider: Game of the Year Edition (2013) to their DRM-free catalogue. <br /><br /><b>Giveaway. </b>If your Tomb Raider collection is incomplete, check out GOG's giveaway where fifteen players will win the full Tomb Raider series available through the storepage. All you have to do is respond to <a href="https://twitter.com/GOGcom/status/1428734315526033417" target="_blank">THIS</a> tweet with your answer to the question, " which ancient artifact or civilization would you like to unearth & why?" Make sure to also use the hashtag # #GOGxTombRaider as well as follow and <a href="https://twitter.com/GOGcom/status/1428734315526033417" target="_blank">retweet</a>. <br /><br /><b>Discounts. </b>The full series is available up to 89% off. You can purchase Tomb Raider 1+2+3 (£1.39), Tomb Raider The Last Revelation + Chronicles (£0.99), Tomb Raider: The Angel of Darkness (£0.69), Tomb Raider: Legend (£0.69), Tomb Raider: Anniversary (£0.79), Tomb Raider Underworld (£0.79), and Tomb Raider GOTY (£2.99) on the GOG store.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1EcLcBybS1croWnTRHLHROmJnEByCWqjoV29k8sXsDMSHM-MVgvxu231ZK4r8xjhMRe3HHdcskpSpf64WJ2QZfBHM0Idr0z1cynSEHgIps4aCv82-NBYE-vdsVIc3xdrXjUA0sak11Ks/s772/GOGcomp.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="457" data-original-width="772" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1EcLcBybS1croWnTRHLHROmJnEByCWqjoV29k8sXsDMSHM-MVgvxu231ZK4r8xjhMRe3HHdcskpSpf64WJ2QZfBHM0Idr0z1cynSEHgIps4aCv82-NBYE-vdsVIc3xdrXjUA0sak11Ks/s16000/GOGcomp.png" /></a></div><br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6151047143739110589.post-57432046398883626702021-08-15T15:10:00.001-07:002021-08-15T15:10:24.719-07:00Brenoch Adams Returns For Special Anniversary Box-Art Reimagining<p>[26th July 2021] To celebrate twenty-five years of Tomb Raider, Crystal Dynamics teamed up with a group of artists who would bring their own reimagined twist to the game covers we all love and grew up with. The project kickstarted with Brenoch Adams' incredible Tomb Raider (1996) piece featuring Lara in her classic outfit (including bun) preparing for her fight in The Lost Valley. For August and September, Crystal Dynamics will be celebrating Tomb Raider Legend, Tomb Raider Anniversary, and Tomb Raider Underworld. <br /><br />To kickstart August, the studio published their commissioned Anniversary piece first, with Legend's due to arrive near the end of the month. For Anniversary, Brenoch (Franchise Art Director at Crystal Dynamics) returned to deliver another mind-blowing piece!<br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyIAShrJGVJShaTCa4zTvuTpt_dEZI08EGpkTl__SD4i4HLLhC85xmNHUw2cCu3oOk7M-7ByDSPOoxXGGJ5kA8SBYYJUUWxWtMsQlO7xaNCpWqyUf58JuLwu5HER1iuNwqAyxncgri8DU/s772/TRAnniversaryBrenoch.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="457" data-original-width="772" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyIAShrJGVJShaTCa4zTvuTpt_dEZI08EGpkTl__SD4i4HLLhC85xmNHUw2cCu3oOk7M-7ByDSPOoxXGGJ5kA8SBYYJUUWxWtMsQlO7xaNCpWqyUf58JuLwu5HER1iuNwqAyxncgri8DU/s16000/TRAnniversaryBrenoch.png" /></a></div><p>The tribute takes on a vintage look, with Lara's original design used as the framework for her revised face. Old enemies make a return in the form of Natla, Larson, and Kold, with creatures lurking at the bottom. Whereas his debut piece took inspiration from the Peru levels, his latest tribute is a mix of all the levels with golden skies at the top of the piece and lush trees framing the base. <br /><br />Speaking on the Tomb Raider 25 website, Brenoch talks about his approach to his Anniversary artwork, stating that "as a young kid, there was nothing more exciting than going to purchase a new video game with my parents. The titles were not surrounded by trailers or hype, just a glorious piece of cover art and a few screenshots on the back of the box packaging. This Tomb Raider Anniversary piece is inspired by the retro cover art that I was continually captivated by when selecting a game."</p><p>"Lara is accompanied by my interpretation of Larson, Natla, Kold, and other prominent features from the game in a loosely styled approach. I often kept the box of the games as well, replacing the cartridge back after playing. The boxes would become creased and worn from hours of use, but I always treasured them as my most prized possessions."<br /><br />You can download all the artwork versions on the Tomb Raider 25th website, <a href="https://tombraider25.square-enix-games.com/en-us/trl/blog/reimagining-bren/" target="_blank">HERE</a>!<br /><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDh5TtqySiJp-Z7K7zx1-7Ew9DLKmNe1Qrx0c-1xEjR-9s-1wMl3N4U9u1pfgQO2197ax9xwPUTj2z4pi-QBpuwMyQHAXiQgzdbOJI4sUGAWRSRgOnU53LKNIvQPKh0wbUNy1k1WrOpcs/s1920/1080x1920_TR_BoxArt_Brenoch_Adams.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1920" data-original-width="1080" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDh5TtqySiJp-Z7K7zx1-7Ew9DLKmNe1Qrx0c-1xEjR-9s-1wMl3N4U9u1pfgQO2197ax9xwPUTj2z4pi-QBpuwMyQHAXiQgzdbOJI4sUGAWRSRgOnU53LKNIvQPKh0wbUNy1k1WrOpcs/s16000/1080x1920_TR_BoxArt_Brenoch_Adams.jpg" /></a></div><br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0