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In the latest Guide To Survival Episode for Tomb Raider, the developers show how Lara can use the basecamp system as a way to “explore the island and unlock some of its many secrets.” Watch it below. Tomb Raider is due on PC, PS3 and Xbox 360 in early March.

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Tomb Raider developer Crystal Dynamics is going localisation crazy lately, with a string of blogs dedicated to Lara Croft’s voice actor in different regions. Next up is Italian Lara actor Benedetta Ponticelli.

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Dark Hose and Square Enix have teamed up to deliver a prequel comic for Crystal Dynamics’ new Tomb Raider game. Called Tomb Raider: The Beginning, the comic was penned by the game’s writer, Rhianna Pratchett, and Destructoid reports pre-orders at US Best Buy stores will score a hardcover version for free. This isn’t Lara’s first go-round with comics; Top Cow produced a Tomb Raider comic series which began in the late 1990′s and ran for 50 issues, as well as spawning crossovers with Witchblade and Fathom.

Tomb Raider is due on PC, PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 in early March.

Tomb Raider developer Crystal Dynamics isn’t bringing its reboot to Wii U, according to creative director Noah Hughes. He has explained exactly why in a new interview.

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Tomb Raider, a franchise with an iconic look dating back to 1996, is due a makeover. We chat with art director Brian Horton about the process of refreshing such a closely-guarded property.

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Fancy getting 1000G when Lara returns? If so, you’ll need to sharpen up those competitive skills.

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Crystal Dynamics has confirmed a Tomb Raider demo isn’t on the cards, nor is the inclusion of a Season or Online Pass when the full game hits.

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Tomb Raider has a multiplayer aspect so you have a reason to stay in Lara Croft’s world a little longer, according to Eidos Montreal’s Daniel Bisson.

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Tomb Raider: Underworld, the final Crystal Dynamics Tomb Raider game prior to the this year’s reboot, is now available free-to-play on Core Online, Square Enix’s cloud gaming portal. Underworld is a curious beast as it was the most ambitious project of the second wave Tomb Raider games but fell remarkably flat, triggering a dramatic retooling of the franchise. It’s got some pretty terrific shark bits, as I recall. Get ye to the free game.

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Tomb Raider’s colour palette may edge more towards the other end of the spectrum in promotional artworks, but given the vast quanitites of red sauce Lara spurts as you carelessly fling her onto spikes and underneath falling rocks, the colouring of this special edition Xbox 360 controller is quite appropriate.

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Tomb Raider’s lead writer, Rhianna Pratchett, has said the brouhaha over the supposed “attempted rape” scene involving Lara Croft by one of the rapscallions inhabiting the island she’s shipwrecked on was the result of “limited information” available at the time.

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Tomb Raider’s late-announced multiplayer will include at least two different modes, as well as character and loadout customisation.

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Tomb Raider is just a few months away but Square Enix saved a substantial reveal for the holidays: the core series’s multiplayer debut.

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Tomb Raider developer Crystal Dynamics has launched a series of dev diary videos that cover core elements of the game. The first is a look at how smart and resourceful Lara can be, and how her skills tie back into gameplay. See her braving the jungle below.

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Tomb Raider senior art director, Brian Horton, discusses the reboot of the classic franchise including Lara’s past, the game’s mature flavour and additions that update the game.
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Tomb Raider received a new trailer at the weekend courtesy of the VGA awards and Crystal Dynamics. It’s a lengthy clip that shows Lara taking down enemies on the game’s perilous island, battling the elements and – of course- fighting gravity every step of the way. We’ve now got the full HD version. Watch it below.

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Tomb Raider is one of many big games being showcased in Spike TV’s VGA awards this weekend. The game will receive a new trailer at the show, but a short teaser clip has been released ahead of the big day.

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Tomb Raider art director Brian Horton has discussed the rebooted Lara’s position as the game’s leading lady, and has suggested that too-few games place emphasis on their leading ladies. Horton has also discussed ‘that’ scene, and the issues of femininity and vulnerability surrounding Crystal Dynamics’ lead.

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Early next year, Crystal Dynamics will release one of the most radical reboots gaming’s ever seen. Devoted Tomb Raider fan Brenna Hillier has held her diplomatic tongue long enough. It’s time to judge.

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Stace Harman takes a spoiler-free look at the first three hours of Tomb Raider and speaks to Crystal Dynamics about the reinvention of one of gaming’s best-loved action heroes. New gameplay footage included.

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