Exploring the archaeology, myths, locations, and art of Tomb Raider.
It feels like only yesterday that we found ourselves stranded on those storm-battered shores of Yamatai but it’s actually been a whole decade since Square Enix and Crystal Dynamics’ critically acclaimed reboot Tomb Raider (2013) ushered in a new era of Tomb Raider gaming and fandom. So, to celebrate the …
What Tomb Raider (2013) Means to Fans Continue Reading
The 2001 blockbuster Lara Croft: Tomb Raider was one of the first commercially successful films based on a video game series, but many fans might not be aware of the film’s troubled development. From numerous script revisions to Angelina Jolie’s initial reluctance to take on the role to a rushed …
“The Widescreen Adventures of Lara Croft” – Q&A With the Series’ Creator Continue Reading
As part of its “Tomb Raider Week” celebrations last November, gaming news site TheGamer published an article about the Tomb Raider franchise and how it had inspired fans to follow in Lara’s footsteps… including yours truly! Writer Stacey Henley reached out to me and several other Tomb Raider fan community …
Tomb Raider Horizons Featured in TheGamer Article on ‘Tomb Raider’ and Travel Continue Reading
In the absence of any substantial Tomb Raider news, I thought I’d devote some time to getting in touch with other fan community members to learn more about their projects and how they feel about the current state of the Tomb Raider franchise and fan base. I decided to interview …
#LiveMoreLara: An Interview With Noelle ‘Pfangirl’ Adams Continue Reading
Tomb Raider fans never cease to find creative new ways to celebrate their fandom and pay tribute to the games that inspire them, and Jason Chester is no exception. For the past few months, Jason has designed and created low-poly models of each of Tomb Raider I’s levels, which can …
Jason Chester’s Low-Poly ‘Tomb Raider’ Models Continue Reading
Tomb Raider fans may have got their very first glimpse of Alicia Vikander’s Lara Croft back in early February when the Daily Mail Online published a number of photos from the South Africa-based set but it wasn’t until earlier this week that we got the first official publicity shots and …
First Official Pics of Alicia Vikander as Lara Croft, Official Synopsis Released Continue Reading
The Tomb Raider video game series has always drawn inspiration from real-world archaeology and mythology as well as classic works of literature and cinema. In the well-received Rise of the Tomb Raider DLC, Baba Yaga: Temple of the Witch, gamers were invited to explore the Wicked Vale, a nightmarish landscape …
Cameron Suey Talks Horror, Baba Yaga, and Tomb Raider Continue Reading
Two narrative designers who worked on Rise of the Tomb Raider recently talked with the guys from Spawn on Me podcast and shared their thoughts on working as writers within the game industry as well as some personal stories about the game’s development process (their segment begins at approximately 00:16:50). John Stafford (Lead …
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E3 has been a somewhat hectic time for the Crystal Dynamics team but Rise of the Tomb Raider’s Creative Director Noah Hughes managed to find some time in his busy schedule to take part in a community Q&A session with the E3 Ambassadors earlier this week. You can find a …
E3 Community Interview with Creative Director Noah Hughes Continue Reading
As part of their month-long online coverage of Rise of the Tomb Raider, Game Informer have published a video in which Creative Director Noah Hughes talks about some of the game’s new gameplay and combat features. Click on the image below to watch this exclusive video interview! Short on time? Here’s …
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For decades, Hollywood and other entertainment outlets have depicted archaeologists as globe-trotting treasure hunters with a thirst for adventure, a taste for shiny trinkets, and a flagrant disregard for the integrity and safety of the ancient sites they’re trespassing on. Lost cities are a staple plot point of your average …
Pillagers of the Past and an Interview with Author Jordan Jacobs Continue Reading
Last week, I posted the first part of a two-part fan interview with Ana and Inna, the two talented ladies behind the popular and ever-growing DeviantArt group, Tomb Raider Empire. So here’s Part 2, where they talk about Lara’s image, their favourite (and least favourite) Tomb Raider games, and their hopes …
In the Spotlight: Ana & Inna (Part 2) Continue Reading
Our first fan interview of 2015 is a bumper edition that will be published in two parts due to its length. Meet Ana & Inna, the two talented ladies behind the popular DeviantArt group, Tomb Raider Empire! Here’s what they have to say about the Tomb Raider franchise, their fan …
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So, tell us a little about yourself. I’m Stella and I live in upstate New York, about 100 miles north of New York City. I’m in my 40’s and married, with a soon-to-be 21-year-old son. I run several walkthrough sites. You may be familiar with Stella’s Tomb Raider Site, though I also …
Interview: Stella from Stella’s Tomb Raider Site Continue Reading
So, tell us a little about yourself. My name is Kelly M, I’m originally from Gibraltar, but now living in the Netherlands, and I’m the admin of Tomb Raider Horizons. My background is actually in Chinese Studies and international relations but archaeology has always been my one true love. Hobbies …
Interview: Kelly M of Tomb Raider Horizons Continue Reading
This week’s fan interview turns the spotlight on one of my favourite Tomb Raider fan fiction writers and cosplayers. Say “hello” to Noelle, aka Pfangirl! So, tell us a little about yourself. I’m Noelle Adams, a professional writer, blogger and cartoonist living in Durban, South Africa. I’m 32 years old …
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