Exploring the archaeology, myths, locations, and art of Tomb Raider.
After a relatively disappointing 2022, it seems that Tomb Raider fans may finally have reason to celebrate. Just days after the PowerWash Simulator Croft Manor DLC was announced, The Hollywood Reporter claimed to have some exclusive information about the franchise’s future, which includes a new Amazon TV series to be …
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The Tomb Raider franchise is no stranger to unusual collaborations but who could have seen this one coming? On January 18, Square Enix and the official Tomb Raider social media channels announced the result of their latest collaboration: a Croft Manor-themed expansion pack for PowerWash Simulator! Your mission: To clean …
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Lara Croft has often been described as a modern-day Amazonian heroine, so it seems only natural that the next Tomb Raider game should be published by Amazon Games. Crystal Dynamics and Amazon Games announced their collaboration on December 15, much to the surprise of Tomb Raider fans, many of whom …
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Writer Belinda Garcia has joined Crystal Dynamics’ growing team of talent. She recently celebrated her first day as the studio’s new Game Writer and Narrative Designer, where she will be “working on the future of Tomb Raider“. Garcia’s resumé includes Sledgehammer Games’ 2021 first-person shooter Call of Duty: Vanguard and …
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Whether you’re looking for a fun birthday gift for a friend or a little something for your own collection, this year’s Tomb Raider gift guide has something to suit most tastes and budgets! From cookbooks to action figures, from mugs to gift cards, you can find a wide range of …
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Are you a student or researcher looking for research papers and articles on Tomb Raider, Lara Croft, or archaeogaming? Then you’re in luck. Here you will find an archive of articles and theses that analyse the franchise and its heroine from an academic point of view. Please note that not …
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Years ago, I wrote a piece about the West African nation of Mali and how it had been one of the locations considered for Tomb Raider: Legend. But did you know that Mali wasn’t the only location that had been considered for inclusion in the game and then scrapped? Last …
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On January 27, 2021, Netflix announced that it would be teaming up with Legendary Entertainment to produce a new Tomb Raider anime series for the streaming service. This won’t be Lara’s first foray into the world of animation; that would be the 2007 anthology series Re\Visioned. But unlike its predecessor, …
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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 …
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During their 25th anniversary celebration last October, Crystal Dynamics announced that the Storyworld museum in Groningen, the Netherlands, would be hosting a special exhibition – “The World of Lara Croft – 25 Years of Tomb Raider” – which would detail the history of the Tomb Raider games and highlight Lara …
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2021 was a big year for Tomb Raider fans as the popular video game (and film) franchise celebrated a new milestone: its 25th anniversary. The Crystal Dynamics community management team did a commendable job of commemorating this special occasion with a year-long program of online events, fan spotlights, and merchandise …
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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 …
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The Royal Mail is celebrating the best of British retro gaming and software ingenuity with a special collection of postage stamps. Designed by Supple Studios and Bitmap Books and created in conjunction with the UK Interactive Entertainment Association, the stamp collection is a heartfelt tribute to the early days of …
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Can you believe it’s been 23 years since Lara Croft made her debut in a little game called Tomb Raider? Over two decades later, this iconic heroine shows no real signs of slowing down and continues to entertain and inspire gamers, artists, writers, and cosplayers across the world. She may …
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What better way to count down to the release of the new Tomb Raider film than with a weekly dose of brand new content? Warner Bros teamed up with actress Alicia Vikander to announce #TombRaiderTuesdays, a weekly social media event that invites fans to join them on an epic adventure …
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British film magazine Total Film recently published a seven-page exclusive feature on the upcoming Tomb Raider film, which includes a slew of new stills, behind-the-scenes photos, and on-set interviews with director Roar Uthaug and stars Alicia Vikander (Lara Croft), Dominic West (Lord Richard Croft), and Walton Goggins (Mathias Vogel). Lara …
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