Exploring the archaeology, myths, locations, and art of Tomb Raider.
Spooky Season is upon us once more! And to celebrate it, I’d like to talk about the most terrifying levels and places from the Tomb Raider Survivor Trilogy.** From heart-stopping jump scares to supernatural demons, from rancid pools of blood to claustrophobic underwater passageways, the Tomb Raider games have always …
The 10 Most Terrifying Levels of the Tomb Raider Survivor Trilogy Continue Reading
Many moons ago, I put together a wish list for a sequel to Tomb Raider (2013) and, oddly enough, most of the items on that list ended up being gameplay features in Rise of the Tomb Raider, Shadow of the Tomb Raider, or both. And while a new Tomb Raider game …
10 Things I’d Like to See in the Next ‘Tomb Raider’ Game Continue Reading
Mark your calendars! The Archaeology of Tomb Raider will be taking part in VALUE’s upcoming live-stream event, “Streaming the Past: Fortune & Glory”, which will delve into the topics of treasure hunting and the misrepresentation of archaeology in the Tomb Raider series. The VALUE team and I will be joined by archaeological ethics scholar Meghan …
Talking Treasure Hunting & ‘Tomb Raider’ in VALUE’s ‘Streaming the Past: Fortune & Glory’ Live-Stream Continue Reading
In their first major announcement of 2017, Crystal Dynamics announced that Rhianna Pratchett, the lead writer for the best-selling games Tomb Raider (2013) and Rise of the Tomb Raider, will be parting ways with the Tomb Raider franchise to focus on new projects. The team thanked Rhianna for her dedication …
Rhianna Pratchett Bids a Fond Farewell to the ‘Tomb Raider’ Franchise 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
Tracking down Easter eggs in video games is one of the joys of gaming and the ‘Blood Ties’ DLC is rife with references and amusing nods to Lara’s past adventures, making it a real treat for long-time fans of the Tomb Raider series. Whether it’s a familiar object or a subtle …
The Secrets of Croft Manor: ‘Blood Ties’ Easter Eggs Continue Reading
The Blood Ties DLC gave Tomb Raider fans a glimpse into Lara Croft’s childhood and her family history. Not only did we learn a little more about her enigmatic parents, we also found out what the younger Croft used to do in her spare time. One of the collectable documents …
Arte-Factual: Lara’s Hieroglyphs Worksheet Continue Reading
In the recently released Croft Manor DLC, “Blood Ties”, Tomb Raider fans get the chance to take some time out from pillaging ancient sites to delve deep into Croft family history and learn more about Lara Croft’s enigmatic parents and childhood, one aging document at a time. When Lara’s maternal uncle Atlas de …
Croft Manor DLC Delves Deep Into Croft Family History Continue Reading
Crystal Dynamics treated Tomb Raider fans to their first look at the upcoming ‘Blood Ties’ DLC at Gamescom 2016, which was held in Cologne, Germany, earlier this week. This highly-anticipated story-driven DLC, which will allow gamers to explore a dust-ridden, run-down Croft Manor in search for clues that will legitimise Lara’s …
‘Blood Ties’ Croft Manor DLC Makes Debut at Gamescom 2016 Continue Reading
In Rise of the Tomb Raider, Lara Croft explores a hidden oasis in Syria and a centuries-old settlement in Siberia in her quest to uncover the lost city of Kitezh and the secrets that lie within. Along the way, you. the gamer, will come across countless Byzantine murals, awe-inspiring ruins, …
Review: Rise of the Tomb Raider: The Official Art Book Continue Reading
If you’ve been wondering when Rise of the Tomb Raider will be released for the PS4, wonder no more! Crystal Dynamics and Square Enix have confirmed that the game *will* be coming to the PS4 and that it’ll be released worldwide on October 11, 2016, as part of their ongoing …
‘Rise of the Tomb Raider’ Landing on PS4 This October Continue Reading
As you probably know by now, The Archaeology of Tomb Raider has just returned from a three-month hiatus. Granted, I didn’t physically go anywhere but I gave myself a much-needed break from monitoring and relaying Tomb Raider franchise news to my readers and social media followers. Time and tide wait …
8 Things I Missed While on Hiatus Continue Reading
In her quest to find Kitezh in the frozen hinterlands of Siberia, Lara Croft stumbles upon the remains of the ancient armies and intrepid explorers who have tried – and failed – to conquer this once glorious and remote city. One of the artefacts Lara discovers throughout the course of the …
Arte-Factual: Mongolian Tug Continue Reading
With less than a week to go before Rise of the Tomb Raider is out for the PC, Crystal Dynamics has released some information concerning the recommended specs for getting the most out of Lara’s latest adventure. OS: Windows 10 64 bit Processer: Intel Core i7-3770K GPU: NVIDIA GTX 980Ti 2560×1440 …
‘Rise of the Tomb Raider’ PC Specs & Screenshots Continue Reading
There have been times where I’ve come across an object in a Tomb Raider game that caught my eye but I didn’t write an article about it because it didn’t quite fit the scope of my Arte-Factual series. So to remedy this, I’ve decided to launch a new series that will tackle …
Tomb Raider Tidbit: Truth Behind Myth 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 …
‘Rise of the Tomb Raider’ Narrative Designers Talk Tombs, Tomes, & Treasures Continue Reading
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