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Chances are if you subscribe to this newsletter, Tomb Raider is in your hands now. Well, perhaps not physically in your hands as you’re reading this email, but I’m betting you rushed out on release day, picked up a copy, and soon after found yourself immersed in Lara Croft’s newest adventure. I hope you’ve enjoyed every second of your time with the Endurance’s crew and are now sharing your experience on Yamatai with friends online.
Before I get too sappy about what an incredible moment this is for the team, let’s cover off on some of the major announcements this past month.
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If you’re still on the fence about picking up Tomb Raider, perhaps some of the quotes below will help you make up your mind. We’re incredibly proud as a team to see a steady stream of high scores roll in from press, and are even more excited to start seeing the chatter from fans online.
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Game Informer: “Crystal Dynamics has nailed a pitch-perfect new vision for one of gaming’s most recognizable characters, and revitalizes her for what I hope will be many more installments.” – 9.25/10
Telegraph: “Tomb Raider sits comfortably as one of this generation’s best action games.” – 5/5
IGN: “Tomb Raider is well-written, sympathetic, exciting, beautiful and just incredibly well-made.” – 9.1/10
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You should also check out this clip. Conan O’Brien reviewed Tomb Raider, too. Sort of.
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Fact: Tomb Raider fans love goodies. Tomb Raider Tours is evidence enough of this. Many Croft collectors have been waiting patiently for us to reveal merchandise for our new title, so we went one step further and created our own Tomb Raider store. Consider it a one-stop-shop for clothing, multimedia, and collectables.
Keenly aware of our massive female fandom, I’m especially proud that our store also hosts a slew of items designed specifically for women. Head over to the Tomb Raider Store to check out the initial line-up now, ready to ship orders worldwide. Trust me, there’s much more to come in the near future.
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Speaking of goodies, this item deserves its own special callout. Sumthing Else Music Works has teamed up with Crystal Dynamics to publish Tomb Raider’s 20-track original score. Composed by BAFTA award-winning Jason Graves, the soundtrack released at retail alongside Tomb Raider, as well as for digital download via Amazon, iTunes, and other popular music portals. You can also purchase it at the official Tomb Raider store.
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Here’s another awesome announcement. Crystal Dynamics and AMD introduced TressFX last month – the first real-time hair rendering and physics system in a playable PC game. You can spy Lara’s trademark locks with and without treatment above, and read more about the technology on the AMD blog. Here’s to pioneering more industry advancements in the future!
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The Final Hours of Tomb Raider was an incredible behind the scenes look at the heart, soul, and guts of game design. While the video series has drawn to a close, the Final Hours of Tomb Raider app continues the unprecedented level of access to our studio. I’m talking early concept art of Lara with cropped hair, never-before-seen gameplay prototypes, and candid interviews with the team about the highs and lows of Tomb Raider’s development. You can download the Final Hours of Tomb Raider App for iTunes, Amazon, and Steam.
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Check out my favorites from February below! As the DeviantArt contest is still underway, I’m being careful not to highlight any participants so to remain unbiased. As a result, I had to get creative with my favorites this month! Remember, you can submit your own fan tributes to community@crystald.com.
• “Tomb Raider Facts” by Stephen Lunsford
• Tomb Raider Musical by AVbyte
• Hunter Wolfe Prepares for Launch Day
• Survivor is Born Poster by JSWoodhams
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