While typically Microsoft has two waves of titles hitting Game Pass each month, December is being handled a bit differently. Due to the holidays, we're getting one big wave of games this month instead, all announced at once. Following on from a leak this morning, Microsoft has now confirmed December's …
Read More »This month’s Xbox Game Pass update has leaked
While we typically see leaks for monthly PlayStation Plus games and previously would regularly see leaks for Xbox's Games with Gold program, it is rare to see a month's Xbox Game Pass update leaked ahead of time. That has changed this month, with twelve games now confirmed to be joining …
Read More »Tomb Raider: The Legend of Lara Croft anime announced
Over the past many years, Netflix has adapted a whole bunch of video games into anime, including Castlevania; Dragon’s Dogma; Tekken; and of course Cyberpunk: Edgerunners. Now, the media giant has officially announced that they are working on an animated Tomb Raider series. Releasing a short ‘first look’ teaser trailer, …
Read More »Lara Croft is coming to Call of Duty
For the past few years Call of Duty has followed the footsteps of many other live service titles when it comes to crossing over with other franchises, brands and even real-life people. The latest addition to the ever-growing roster of skins will see the Tomb Raider herself Lara Croft join …
Read More »Crystal Dynamics may reveal next Tomb Raider game this week
Crystal Dynamics has been planning a new Tomb Raider game for a while now. Back in 2021, the studio stated it wanted to merge more elements of classic Tomb Raider into its next game and by the end of last year, it was announced that Amazon has signed on to publish the new game. …
Read More »The Lara Croft Collection announced for Nintendo Switch
Lara Croft is one of the earliest and most iconic video game mascots, with the character finding her way into many different creative mediums. Unfortunately, despite its popularity, no Lara Croft games have been released for the Nintendo Switch – until now with the aptly-named The Lara Croft Collection. First …
Read More »Embracer confirms plans for layoffs in effort to become ‘leaner and more focused’
Embracer Group has been buying up a lot of studios and expensive IP in recent years, with the most recent addition being ownership over the Lord of the Rings IP. Unfortunately, the company had a rough financial quarter after a multi-billion dollar deal failed to materialise. Now, Embracer is looking …
Read More »Amazon Studios reportedly working on Tomb Raider TV series
We've known for some time now that Amazon is teaming up with Crystal Dynamics to publish the next major Tomb Raider game, which will reportedly be officially unveiled later this year. As it turns out, the deal may reach beyond gaming, with rumours now claiming that Amazon is making a …
Read More »Crystal Dynamics reportedly gearing up to announce new Tomb Raider game
Crystal Dynamics has been planning a new Tomb Raider game for a while now. Back in 2021, the studio stated it wanted to merge more elements of classic Tomb Raider into its next game and by the end of last year, it was announced that Amazon has signed on to …
Read More »PowerWash Simulator to get free Tomb Raider DLC later this month.
Following delays into 2023, the Nintendo Switch and PlayStation versions of PowerWash Simulator were prematurely announced to be coming on the 30th of January. Now, we finally have official confirmation of the game’s (slightly different) release date alongside the surprise announcement of free Tomb Raider DLC. Making the announcement via …
Read More »Multiple Lara Croft games are coming to Nintendo Switch in 2023
The Lara Croft Tomb Raider series has had multiple identities over the franchise’s decades long history, with Croft tackling a whole host of genres – including co-op isometric shooters. Originally announced back in 2021 to be coming to Nintendo Switch this year, Lara Croft and the Guardian of Light (2010) …
Read More »Amazon will publish the next Tomb Raider game
Over the course of 2021, there were several indications that Crystal Dynamics has begun pre-production on the next major Tomb Raider game. In April, the studio has officially confirmed this, announcing that a new Tomb Raider game is in development using Unreal Engine 5. Now, the upcoming title also has a …
Read More »RTX 4080 overclocking and gaming benchmarks emerge
The RTX 4080 is less than a week away from launch and sure enough, we are starting to see more benchmark leaks. Despite the considerable spec difference between the 4080 and 4090, some early gaming benchmarks show that the performance gap between the two GPUs might not be as large as anticipated in certain titles.
Read More »Embracer completes acquisition of Tomb Raider, Deus Ex and studios behind them
It has only been a few months since Square Enix announced that it was selling off multiple western studios and their IP to Embracer Group in a deal worth $300M. While some larger deals take a year or more to complete, this one was wrapped up pretty quickly, with Embracer …
Read More »Square Enix DMCA claim may confirm recent Tomb Raider leak
Last weekend, the Sacred Symbols podcast claimed to have obtained a leaked script for the next major Tomb Raider game, sharing some details about what we can expect from Lara Croft's next adventure. We weren't sure how legitimate the leak was at the time, but a recent DMCA takedown request …
Read More »Leaked casting script reveals details on next Tomb Raider game
Even prior to being sold to Embracer Group, Crystal Dynamics has been working on its next big Tomb Raider game. Nothing else is known officially, but a potential leak has revealed a few details. The Sacred Symbols Podcast (via VGC) claimed to have obtained leaked script pages from the new …
Read More »Crystal Dynamics will still co-develop Xbox’s Perfect Dark reboot
It has been six months since The Initiative announced that Tomb Raider and Marvel's Avengers studio, Crystal Dynamics, would also be a development partner on Xbox's Perfect Dark reboot. Now, Crystal Dynamics is splitting off from Square Enix, having been sold to Embracer Group, along with the Tomb Raider IP. …
Read More »Square Enix sells off western studios, Tomb Raider, Deus Ex and other IP for $300 million
It has been just over a year since we first learned that Square Enix was shopping itself around and looking to sell. As it turns out, Square Enix will be sticking around, but the Japanese publisher is essentially pulling out of western game development for now, selling off its major studios and IP, like Tomb Raider and Deus Ex.
Read More »Days Gone Game Director joins Crystal Dynamics
Jeff Ross is an industry veteran known best for having worked on 2019’s Days Gone. Following his public departure from the company in late 2020, Ross has now announced that he is joining Square Enix’s Crystal Dynamics. Making the announcement on Twitter, Jeff Ross said “I'm excited to announce I …
Read More »The next Tomb Raider game is in the works, and it’ll use Unreal Engine 5
Over the course of 2021, there were several indications that Crystal Dynamics has begun pre-production on the next major Tomb Raider game. Today, the studio has officially confirmed this, announcing that a new Tomb Raider game is in development using Unreal Engine 5. A few studios have revealed plans to …
Read More »Epic Games ends the year with 3 free games
Each day, the Epic Games Store has been offering a new title for free as part of the storefront’s 15 days of free games. To conclude 2021, Epic is giving away the complete Tomb Raider Trilogy for free. Available to purchase for free from now until the 6th of January …
Read More »Control, Tomb Raider and more are free with Prime Gaming
While not viewed in the same echolon as services such as PlayStation Plus and Xbox Games with Gold, Twitch’s Prime Gaming service offers many titles for free each and every month to all those with a Twitch Prime subscription. November is looking to be the service’s best month yet, with …
Read More »There is another Tomb Raider game on the way
Crystal Dynamics had a lot of success with the Tomb Raider reboot trilogy and it looks like the studio won't be leaving Lara Croft behind anytime soon. Currently, the studio looks to be hiring for a new Tomb Raider game, calling for candidates that can match the cinematic style of …
Read More »Xbox’s Rise of the Tomb Raider exclusivity deal cost $100 million
In the wake of the success of the 2013 Tomb Raider Reboot, many fans were looking forward to what was next in store for this renewed Lara Croft. Unfortunately, half of the game’s fans would not find out for almost a year thanks to an exclusivity agreement between Xbox and …
Read More »Shadow of the Tomb Raider now runs at 4K/60FPS on next-gen consoles
The Tomb Raider Reboot trilogy came to an end a couple of years ago with Shadow of the Tomb Raider and while we weren't expecting to see next-gen console enhancements for this title, it looks like Square Enix has begun rolling them out. In a surprise update for Shadow of …
Read More »Crystal Dynamics hiring for next project – new Tomb Raider on the way?
Crystal Dynamics appears to be staffing up for its next game. This week, the Tomb Raider and Avengers developer began hiring for a new Triple A game, sparking rumours that the studio is returning to the Tomb Raider franchise. Over on Crystal Dynamics' website, a number of job positions have …
Read More »Tomb Raider: Definitive Survivor Trilogy leaks on Microsoft Store
The Microsoft Store has become a good source of leaks over the last year. This time around, an early listing revealed Tomb Raider: Definitive Survivor Trilogy, indicating that we're getting a re-release of the Tomb Raider reboot trilogy soon. The listing was eventually removed, but not quickly enough to keep …
Read More »Crystal Dynamics wants to unify classic Tomb Raider with reboot trilogy in next game
After releasing Shadow of the Tomb Raider, Crystal Dynamics turned its attention to Square Enix's Marvel initiative, putting its development resources behind The Avengers. That game hasn't really taken off and now it seems that Crystal Dynamics is turning its attention back to Tomb Raider for a while. As part …
Read More »A Tomb Raider anime has been announced
In recent years, Netflix has shown support for a number of video game properties, expanding their worlds through anime adaptations. Though previous efforts have released to mixed responses, the streaming service is continuing to adapt more video games. Following on from the Resident Evil, Castlevania and Dragon's Dogma adaptations, Netflix …
Read More »Cancelled Tomb Raider game resurfaces online with playable alpha build
Back in 2006, Core Design was hired to work on a remake of the original Tomb Raider. The remake would have released on Sony's PSP, celebrating the game's 10th anniversary. The project was ultimately cancelled in a near-completed state. Now, the development build has leaked, giving us a look at …
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