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Marti Noxon to Write 'Tomb Raider' Reboot

Damon Houx — Thu, 13 Jun 2013 01:31:37 +0000

Until recently, the video game character Lara Croft was as well known for her bust as she was for any tomb raiding she took part in. And though her video game franchise 'Tomb Raider' was very popular and spawned two movie spin-offs, the creators were aware that it might be time to not make her such a fetish object for their latest game. That thought process is also being applied to the new movie version of 'Tomb Raider,' as the producers have hired Marti Noxon to work on the script.

Tomb Raider Review

Stephen Blackwell — Fri, 22 Mar 2013 18:01:44 +0000

Tomb Raider is the next-gen reboot of the critically acclaimed blockbuster series that launched in the mid-90s, most notably on the PlayStation. Since then, we’ve seen the release of roughly 10 Tomb Raider video games and two feature-length films starring Angelina Jolie. Though developers Crystal Dynamics released a spin-off title in August 2010, the entertaining [...]

Tomb Raider Logs 1 Million Players Only Two Days After its Release

Angelo Dargenio — Fri, 08 Mar 2013 21:54:49 +0000

Everyone knew that the release of Tomb Raider was going to be a big success, but could anyone have predicted how big of a success? Karl Stewart, Tomb Raider’s global brand director, recently tweeted that over one million gamers have played Tomb Raider in its first 48 hours. It’s not particularly clear what that figure [...]

'Tomb Raider' Reboot: How Closely Will It Follow the New Game?

Eric Walkuski — Tue, 05 Mar 2013 15:35:21 +0000

Today sees the release of the new and improved Lara Croft. Crystal Dynamics' Tomb Raider is a reboot of the enduring character, introducing a 17-year-old Croft to a new generation of gamers. And so it's only natural that an upcoming film reboot is being mapped out and will closely follow the game's lead; it has been revealed that the producers of the game and the film will collaborate on the upcoming project.

Tomb Raider's First Disc, Hot Off The Press

John Llewellyn Martin — Wed, 13 Feb 2013 16:21:08 +0000

It’s always a good sign when a game goes through the certification process and finally goes gold. Let’s give a big ol’ congratulatory fist-bump to Lara Croft and the team at Crystal Dynamics for getting Tomb Raider ready for our consumption. Karl Stewart, Global Brand Director at Crystal Dynamics and Square-Enix, tweeted a picture of [...]

Lara's Worse for the Wear in the Latest Tomb Raider Video

Luke Brown — Mon, 11 Feb 2013 23:05:33 +0000

In the first of a new series of commentated gameplay videos, we get a great look at the pain Lara will endure in the new Tomb Raider. Just a few weeks away from release, Crystal Dynamics is ramping up the hype machine for the upcoming Tomb Raider reboot. We’ve seen countless trailers and videos detailing [...]

Tomb Raider Video Explores How to Survive

John Llewellyn Martin — Wed, 06 Feb 2013 22:58:26 +0000

Episode Two of Tomb Raider: Guide to Survival has been posted on YouTube, giving us mere, non-adventuring mortals a look at how Lara’s going to keep her butt alive as she explores the island. The video focuses on two major aspects of the game: fast travel and gear gating. Fast travel can be accessed through [...]

Tomb Raider Prequel Comic Coming from Dark Horse

Luke Brown — Fri, 01 Feb 2013 15:20:05 +0000

Crystal Dynamics and Dark Horse are teaming to bring Lara Croft back to the world of comic books. There have been Tomb Raider comics in the past, but it has been quite some time since Lara graced the pages of a graphic adventure. Starting with Tomb Raider: The Beginning, Dark Horse is looking to return [...]

Wii U Too Unique for Tomb Raider Port

Luke Brown — Mon, 28 Jan 2013 20:37:14 +0000

Crystal Dynamics’ Noah Hughes said there would be no Wii U version of Tomb Raider because the developer wanted to deliver the same experience for all platforms. Tomb Raider’s creative director Noah Huges spoke with True Gaming (video below), about the new reboot, and why the game wouldn’t be making its way to the Wii [...]

Lara Croft – Cosplay of the Day

John Llewellyn Martin — Mon, 21 Jan 2013 21:36:36 +0000

Happy Monday to all of you Arcade Sushi readers out there! Today we’ve got one of gaming’s most recognizable female figures, Lara Croft, as she appears in her new game! Gone are the ridiculous, gravity-defying proportions and overtly sexy outfits, because this Lara comes from the gritty new reboot! This outfit is worn by cosplayer [...]

Tomb Raider Won't Have A Pre-Launch Demo

John Llewellyn Martin — Fri, 18 Jan 2013 16:55:45 +0000

Want to try Tomb Raider before it’s released? Too bad, because there won’t be a pre-launch demo. Karl Stewart, Global Brand Director at Crystal Dynamics/Square Enix, has responded to fans’ questions on Twitter and revealed that a demo will no be available before launch. That’s not to say that a demo won’t pop up some [...]

Tomb Raider Limited Edition Xbox 360 Wireless Controller Up For Grabs

John Llewellyn Martin — Thu, 10 Jan 2013 23:40:14 +0000

Want to have a weapon in your hand as cool as Lara Croft’s makeshift climbing axe? Your chance is here, now that Microsoft has announced a limited edition wireless controller for Tomb Raider! Larry Hryb, otherwise known as Major Nelson, has revealed the controller on his blog today, complete with a video that gives us [...]

Tomb Raider: The Final Hours – Episode 4 Looks Behind the Scenes of Multiplayer

John Llewellyn Martin — Wed, 09 Jan 2013 18:09:14 +0000

The latest episode of Tomb Raider: The Final Hours has been posted. Its focus? A look at the multiplayer portion of the game! In this installment of the Zac Levi-hosted behind-the-scenes look at the final hours of development of Tomb Raider, we’re taken to chilly Montreal to check out the team behind the multiplayer. He [...]

Tomb Raider's Multiplayer in Development at Deus Ex Studio

Luke Brown — Wed, 02 Jan 2013 18:46:58 +0000

The rumors are true. Tomb Raider will include a multiplayer component, but it won’t be developed by Crystal Dynamics. While the news was broken by Official Xbox Magazine just after Christmas, Tomb Raider community manager Meagan Marie revealed a few more details about the multiplayer in the upcoming reboot on the game’s official forums. “Tomb [...]