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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 Musical by AVbyte
• Hunter Wolfe Prepares for Launch Day
• Survivor is Born Poster by JSWoodhams
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I’m back! As in back in the office after thirty incredible days
on the road in London, Moscow, and New York City. Read on for a recap
of each pit stop, and for new information on pre-order incentives and
Collector’s Edition details!
