Exploring the archaeology, myths, locations, cultures, and art featured in the Tomb Raider franchise.
We’re ending this year’s batch of fan interviews by turning the spotlight on Steve, known to many within the community by his online alias, Rident. Here’s what he has to say about Tomb Raider, the fan community, and his SpecialEffect fundraising efforts. So, tell us a little about yourself. Hi, my name is …
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Thanks to what I can only assume was a slight boo-boo on my local game store’s part, I received my copy of Lara Croft & the Temple of Osiris (Gold Edition) almost a week ahead of its official release date and ended up spending part of my weekend playing through …
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It’s time for another fan interview! Today’s interviewee is Ivan, an IT student from Croatia who has been playing Tomb Raider since he was a toddler. What does he have to say about the Tomb Raider franchise and the upcoming Rise of the Tomb Raider? So, tell us a little …
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The Archaeology of Tomb Raider is kicking off a new round of fan interviews with this interview with Plexippus, one of my favourite Twitch broadcasters. Let’s hear what he has to say about the Tomb Raider franchise and its leading lady. So, tell us a little about yourself. I’m a …
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It’s been a couple of weeks since the Archaeology of Tomb Raider Extra Lifecharity livestream so I thought it was time to share my fundraising experience and favourite moments with you! Thanking the Donors: First of all, I’d like to thank everyone who made a donation and/or helped spread the word about my fundraising efforts …
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If you were to believe certain news outlets and religious organisations, video games are responsible for many of modern-day’s social ills. They glorify violence, promote sexism, and can turn us into dangerous loners who can go off on a murderous rampage at the drop of a hat. Not only are these absurd claims …
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After a somewhat disappointing first story arc, Dark Horse Comics’ Tomb Raider comic series kicked off a brand new story arc in August 2014 with Tomb Raider #7. Co-written by comic writer Gail Simone and acclaimed game writer and long-time Tomb Raider afficionada Rhianna Pratchett, “Losing Her Grip!” (or is …
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As the release date of the much-anticipated Lara Croft & the Temple of Osiris edges ever closer, Crystal Dynamics have finally released some more background information on the game’s main characters. While we’re all very familiar with Ms Croft (who seems to be in her early 30s in this incarnation), …
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When rumours of a new Tomb Raider film failed to come to fruition, fans wasted no time filling in the void in their fandom. Last year, we were treated to Croft, a 20-minute film shot in British Columbia, Canada, and starring Cassandra Ebner. And now there’s another fan-produced film on …
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So, tell us a little about yourself. My name is Eldin and I am from Bosnia and Herzegovina, a country in the heart of the Europe. I am 21 years old and a gamer from the heart, but, most of all, I am a big fan of Tomb Raider. In …
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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 …
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So, tell us a little about yourself. I’m 15 years old and, I’d imagine, one of the younger fans of the Tomb Raider series. I have an unhealthy addiction to video games (obviously Tomb Raider is among them), computers, and other types of technology. When and how did you learn …
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Back in 2003 and 2004, during the period I’ve come to call “The Dark Ages”, Del Rey published three spin-off novels based on the popular Tomb Raider video game and film series. Core Design’s last Tomb Raider game, The Angel of Darkness, and Paramount’s The Cradle of Life had both …
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This novel is now available to purchase on Amazon and Amazon UK. BradyGames have announced that a brand new Tomb Raider novel will be coming our way later this year. Written by the bestselling author and comic book writer Dan Abnett and his partner Nik Vincent, Tomb Raider: The Ten …
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So, tell us a little about yourself. Hi! My name is Gabriel and I’m a 13-year-old from the West Midlands, England. I love to draw a lot but my biggest passion is Tomb Raider! I think that I might be one of the youngest Tomb Raider fans out there. When and how did you …
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So, tell us a little about yourself. My name is Jason, I live in the south of England and I’m 14 years old so I am probably one of the younger Tomb Raider fans. I love playing games, cosplaying and talking to people with the same interests as myself. When and …
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So, tell us a little about yourself. I’m 28 years old and I’m a social sciences teacher and lawyer from Paraguay. When and how did you learn about the Tomb Raider series? I guess it was when I was about 13 years old. I played it at my cousin’s house …
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UPDATE: The game now has an official launch date, 9th December 2014, and Square Enix have confirmed that it will be available for the PC, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One only. A number of gameplay demos can be found over on IGN’s website. If the announcement about the follow-up to …
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Update: Crystal Dynamics’ Head of Studios has announced that Rise of the Tomb Raider will now be an Xbox exclusive (though perhaps only a timed exclusive). E3 2014 has gotten off to an exciting start for Tomb Raider fans everywhere! Square Enix announced today that Rise of the Tomb Raider, …
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So, tell us a little about yourself. I’m a freelance writer in my early 20s, spending too much money on comics, vinyl, games, movies, and milkshakes. When and how did you learn about the Tomb Raider series? Growing up in the 90s, it was inevitable that I’d come across Lara. …
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