Exploring the archaeology, myths, locations, and art of Tomb Raider.
It’s been ten years since Tomb Raider (2013) was released and changed the lives of countless fans. And it’s been ten years since Tomb Raider Horizons was launched. Mere days after the game was released, I finally set out to do something I had been brainstorming for years: launch a …
Tomb Raider Horizons: The End of an Era Continue Reading
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
Lara Croft will be making her epic return to the world of mobile gaming this month in the action-packed and highly stylized Tomb Raider Reloaded! The game was originally announced back in November 2020 and has only been available in a handful of countries until now. Tomb Raider Reloaded will …
Tomb Raider Reloaded Launching on February 14 Continue Reading
Earlier this year, the Noclip documentary crew teamed up with Crystal Dynamics developers and staff to tell the story of one of the gaming industry’s most prestigious studios in their crowdfunded documentary “30 Years of Crystal Dynamics”. From Crystal Dynamics’ humble beginnings in Silicon Valley in 1992 to its best-selling …
“30 Years of Crystal Dynamics” Documentary Continue Reading
It’s been a ridiculously long time since the last Arte-Factual deep dive. I’d almost forgotten how much I enjoyed researched and writing these articles! So without further ado, let’s take a look at one of the many Mesoamerican-inspired artefacts Lara Croft found in Paititi’s Hidden City: the metatl. To begin …
Arte-Factual: Metatl Continue Reading
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 …
Belinda Garcia Joins Crystal Dynamics Continue Reading
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 …
Tomb Raider Gift Guide 2022 Continue Reading
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 …
Tomb Raider Research Papers & Articles for the Academic Gamer Continue Reading
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 …
Storyworld’s “The World of Lara Croft” Exhibition Continue Reading
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 …
25 Ways ‘Tomb Raider’ Fans Celebrated Its 25th Anniversary Continue Reading
Looking for ways to bring some Tomb Raider flair to your island in Animal Crossing: New Horizons? Well, thanks to the creative efforts of the Crystal Dynamics community management team, your Animal Crossing character will soon be able to don a number of Lara Croft-inspired outfits and decorate their island …
Lara Croft Meets ‘Animal Crossing: New Horizons’ Continue Reading
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 …
Fans Celebrate Tomb Raider’s 23rd Anniversary Continue Reading
Square Enix has announced that a definitive edition of Shadow of the Tomb Raider will be released on November 5, 2019, and will contain all available content to date as well as some brand new content and gameplay features. Those who already own a copy of the Croft Edition and …
‘Shadow of the Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition’ Announced Continue Reading
In our latest guest article, South Africa-based writer, cosplayer, and Tomb Raider fan Noelle (aka Pfangirl) shares her thoughts on Dan Abnett and Nik Vincent’s recent novel, Lara Croft and the Blade of Gwynnever. Please note that the following review may contain some very minor spoilers. Lara Croft and the Blade …
Review: Lara Croft & the Blade of Gwynnever 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
Tomb Raider’s 20th anniversary celebrations are still in full swing as Square Enix Montréal announced today that their immensely popular, award-winning turn-based puzzle game Lara Croft GO is now available for the PlayStation 4 and PS Vita and is fully compatible with the recently released PS4 Pro. The game’s PS4 release …
‘Lara Croft GO’ Released for PlayStation 4 & PS Vita, Gets a New Expansion Continue Reading
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