News

Tomb Raider News (Xbox360)

Tomb Raider goes gold, on target for 5th March launch

Posted: 07.02.2013 by JonahFalcon

Comments: 1
 
Crystal Dynamics studio head David Gallagher has announced on the Tomb Raider Facebook page that the game has achieved gold master status, and is on target for its 5th March launch date.

Square Enix in ¥5.7bn loss, due to "increasingly difficult" console market

Posted: 05.02.2013 by Technet2k

Comments: 3
 
Publisher Square Enix has posted a ¥5.7bn loss for the nine-month period ending December 31st, 2012. This is despite video game sales increasing from ¥95.7bn to ¥102.7bn.

This fiscal year has so far seen Hitman: Absolution, Sleeping Dogs and Final Fantasy XIII-2. Square still holds out hope for their end of year report, as Tomb Raider releases in early March.

Tomb Raider not a 'lonely Lara' adventure, NPCs 'made multiplayer possible' Poll

Posted: 23.01.2013 by Technet2k

Comments: 1
 
The inclusion of other characters that young Lara Croft must deal with in Crystal Dynamics' Tomb Raider, whether allies or enemies, created the opportunity for multiplayer, explains Eidos Montreal's Joe Khouri.

In our interview with the Multiplayer Producer, he assures us that Tomb Raider benefits from having his 'specially picked team' handling online, leaving Crystal to focus purely on Lara's solo trials.

Multiplayer accounts for 25% of Tomb Raider's Achievements

Posted: 21.01.2013 by Technet2k

Comments: 0
 
According to a list of Xbox 360 Achievements, Crystal Dynamics' Tomb Raider reboot will have a quarter of its total Gamerscore locked away. They can only be earned through multiplayer.

This is the first time that a multiplayer element is being introduced to the Tomb Raider series. Achievements cover winning in every mode, reviving others, and being a sole survivor.

Episode 4 of 'The Final Hours' showcases Tomb Raider multiplayer

Posted: 08.01.2013 by Technet2k

Comments: 2
 
The latest episode of the Zac Levi hosted behind-the-scenes documentary for Crystal Dynamics' Tomb Raider focuses on multiplayer. Online gamplay is a collaborative work with Eidos Montreal.

The Deus Ex: Human Evolution studio has a special team dedicated to working on the first ever multiplayer treatment for the Tomb Raider series. Guardian of Light 'opened the door'.
12...45678...1415