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Tomb Raider Reboot
Raven
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Source: http://www.escapistmagazine.com/forum...ils-Emerge (Many Thanks Escapist! kiss)

Story so Far

"Story-wise, the new Lara is 21, and is eager to prove herself after leaving university. She signs up with Conrad Roth, a former British marine who now captains a salvage ship, and goes off in search of treasure on an island near Japan. The ship is torn apart by a terrible storm, and Lara is knocked unconscious. When she wakes, she finds herself tied up upside-down in front of a strange altar and has to burn her restraints - and herself - in order to escape. These exertions, and others besides, will take their toll on Lara, who will quickly find herself caked in grime and blood - quite a lot of it her own."

Design

"Crystal Dynamics has gone back to the drawing board when designing its new Lara. Certain elements of the old Lara had been retained, like her ponytail or the shape of her lips, but her improbable curves and enormous chest are gone. Her wardrobe too, has received an update, consisting of sturdy boots, cargo pants, and layered tanks tops - in other words, attire more suited to exploration than tight shirts and hot pants. Brian Horton, Crystal Dynamics' senior art director, says that the new Lara will still be attractive, but that the reboot wouldn't play up sexuality for its own sake. A lot of the new Lara's sex appeal, he says, will come from the mixture of toughness and vulnerability that Crystal Dynamics was infusing the character with."

Gameplay so far

"Crystal Dynamics has gone back to the drawing board when designing its new Lara. Certain elements of the old Lara had been retained, like her ponytail or the shape of her lips, but her improbable curves and enormous chest are gone. Her wardrobe too, has received an update, consisting of sturdy boots, cargo pants, and layered tanks tops - in other words, attire more suited to exploration than tight shirts and hot pants. Brian Horton, Crystal Dynamics' senior art director, says that the new Lara will still be attractive, but that the reboot wouldn't play up sexuality for its own sake. A lot of the new Lara's sex appeal, he says, will come from the mixture of toughness and vulnerability that Crystal Dynamics was infusing the character with."

There still have things to reveal such as weapons and other details, i havent touched any tomb raider games since tomb raider 3 on ps1, it sounds promising but then again still a way to go till the finished product and has tough competitors such as the uncharted series. Will keep an eye out but footage is needed.

Thoughts?
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Raven
Deubt Trailer is out and it looking good so far http://www.gametrailers.com/video/e3-...der/714561
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Mr G
boobtastic
 
wolflordandy
whos a dirty girl? Lara is a dirty girl!

Lol, I actually drive along Lara Croft Way when going to the shops, named after her! Wink
 
Raven
http://uk.ign.com/videos/2011/06/08/e...omb-raider

Actual demo shown at e3 very impressive so far
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