Tomb Raider I-II-III Remastered Announced!

AAAAHHHHHH!!!!! I literally cannot contain my excitement!!! They've done it!!! Aspyr and Crystal Dynamics announced Tomb Raider I-II-III Remastered!!! I have dreamed of this day for so long and it's finally here! They have really done our girl justice too. Lara is gorgeous and the environments are stunning while keeping true to the originals. 

The classic trilogy of games have been bundled together in a beautiful package with enhanced visuals, a new character model, all expansions and secret levels, and more. Switch between the classic look and updated graphics on the fly at any time.

Pre-Orders are open now on Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, and PC/Steam/GOG.

More details on what to expect in this collection can be found on Crystal Dynamics' site.

Tomb Raider I-II-III Remastered launches on Lara's Birthday February 14th, 2024.

Unreal Engine 5 Tomb Raider Game Announcement

 

During Epic Games Unreal Engine 5 release showcase, Crystal Dynamics officially announced the next Tomb Raider game is in development and is powered by the engine.

A new logo has been revealed as well and fans are speculating if this will indeed be the new aesthetic of the future game.

Marvel's Avengers Game by Crystal Dynamics

Crystal Dynamics along with Crystal Northwest and Eidos Montreal are working hard on a new Marvel's Avengers game and it is looking pretty fantastic! I know my site is dedicated to the Tomb Raider Franchise, but I just couldn't resist posting about this game. I am so excited for it and can't wait to play! I am not a massive Avengers or Marvel fan, but I do like the characters and movies. This game has me all sorts of hyped to play as super heroes solo and with my friends. The narrative storytelling looks like its going to be great and in the style of the latest Tomb Raider Trilogy which I love.

The characters and their outfits have so much detail it's kind of astounding. The customization of their skills and abilities should be really fun. Kamala Khan seems like a really interesting and unique character that I can relate to and how about those dual pistols eh Natasha?? Better be some foreshadowing for the next Tomb Raider installment!

I have collected all the media down below as well as some info-graphics on pre-order bonuses and editions. GameStop is offering an exclusive pin set, Best Buy has a special steenbok, Walmart gets a neat set of patches, and PlayStation gets exclusive content. Marvel's Avengers is set to release September 4th, 2020.

More to come. Visit the Official Avengers Site for more info and to pre-order.

Shadow of the Tomb Raider: The Forge DLC

The first of seven DLC's for Shadow of the Tomb Raider is dropping tonight! It is titled The Forge and introduces a brand new story, a lava filled tomb, the Brocken Outfit and an alternate version, Umbrage 3-80 Weapon, Grenadier Skill, Score Attack, Time Attack, and Co-op modes! There is a lot to be had over the next seven months and I can't wait to see what surprises are in store!

Shadow of the Tomb Raider 48 Hour Early Access Starts Now!

If you haven't pre-ordered your copy of Shadow of the Tomb Raider yet... what are you waiting for?! Do it now! If you pre-order the "Croft Edition" now you will be able to play instantly, two days before release! I guarantee you will not be disappointed! It's a fantastic game for the hardcore fans and casual gamers alike. Become the Tomb Raider you were meant to be today!

The "Croft Edition" includes:

Available on Xbox One, Xbox One X, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 4 Pro, PC and Steam. "Croft Edition" available digitally without the steelbook or physically with the steelbook.

My Experience at the Shadow of the Tomb Raider Reveal Event

I recently returned from the Shadow of the Tomb Raider Reveal Event held at The Mayan in Los Angeles,  California and.... all I can say is WOW! The entire experience was absolutely phenomenal! Square Enix sponsored my travel and accommodations for this event. I am very grateful and I feel very lucky to have had this opportunity. A big shout out to Crystal Dynamics for making this dream a reality.

I met other long-time Tomb Raider fans and cos-players from around the world for the very first time after following them for years online! It was very humbling and everyone welcomed me in as if I were family. I was able to chat with some of the developers and get some more insight on the new game. I even met Earl Baylon! The voice and motion capture actor for Jonah! He is a very cool, down-to-earth guy and I had a great time chatting with him.

Now let's talk about the game! Upon first walking into The Mayan I came to the pre-order display showcasing all the editions of the game! There's quite a few different editions including regular, digital, Croft, and ultimate. I will delve deeper into the editions in a later post.

Now, the demo....OMG the demo! I played a segment from the beginning of the game that was about an hour in length. I was awe-struck! I won't go into too many details because I want you all to be as mesmerized as I was.

I will say that the game looks beautiful. It has quite a darker tone than "Rise" and that's a good thing! Lara is a lot stronger and you can tell just by looking at her! The muscle definition is off the chain! The acting feels so much more organic in this entry as well. The location, tombs, and puzzles feel a lot more involved and dangerous and Lara will have to face the repercussions of her actions.

I can't wait for you all to see what I've seen! You'll be blown away! 

They could not have picked a better venue for this event! The whole place looked like a Maya temple and it felt like you were dropped right into the game! The bar served themed cocktails and delicious Mexican food. There was an awesome photo wall with stellar props too!

All in all, the night was a complete blast! I made so many new friends that all share a common passion and I can't wait to see what's in store for the future! It's an amazing time to be a Tomb Raider fan!