Gaming News - October 2006
San Francisco, CA (October 30, 2006) - Eidos today announced that the
title of the next Tomb Raider game will be Lara Croft Tomb Raider: Anniversary.
From Eidos:
Inspired by the first Tomb Raider videogame, originally released in 1996,
Lara Croft Tomb Raider: Anniversary is a totally new 2006 adventure for Lara,
faithfully preserving the elements which made the original Tomb Raider such a
classic, selling over 7 million copies worldwide. Using an enhanced 'Tomb Raider
Legend' game engine, the graphics, technology and physics bring Lara's adventure
and pursuit of a mystical artifact known only as the Scion right up to today's
technology standards and will offer gamers a completely new gameplay experience.
"Lara Croft is more than just a video game character -- she is a digital-
celebrity and icon for the video game industry, as well as a strong, powerful
character that people of all ages connect with," said Director of Marketing Matt
Gorman, Eidos. "We are re-telling an incredible story using today's technology,
we've taken all of the key moments from the original game and put them into the
context of a brand new Tomb Raider adventure."
The puzzles are now more in depth and incorporate environmental interaction and
physics driven solutions. The level design and flow of gameplay are inspired by
the original videogame making Lara Croft Tomb Raider: Anniversary a brand new
experience in gaming, while still invoking the nostalgia of the first adventure
in Tomb Raiding.
"We've captured the essence of what made the original game so special and with
today's technology, created a game that pushes the boundaries of the current
gaming consoles. Tomb Raider: Anniversary is a special celebration of Lara's
reign as videogaming's leading lady," said Ian Livingstone, Eidos Interactive.
Lara Croft Tomb Raider: Anniversary is currently in development by Crystal
Dynamics and will be available in spring 2007.
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