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Title: Eli Roth presents Lara Croft in National Lampoon's Japanese Vacation
Post by: Howard Alan Treesong on December 06, 2010, 05:02:59 PM
Forget everything you know about Lara Croft. Which may be difficult as the franchise was rebooted in 2006, had a well-received new game in 2008, and even a great download-only spinoff just a few weeks ago...anyway, forget it.

This is not your father's Lara Croft!

She's edgy and hip! She shops at American Apparel and checks in on FourSquare. She's 21 and looking for fun. But instead, she finds ... only death!

(http://cache.gawkerassets.com/assets/images/9/2010/12/500x_tomb_raider_game_informer_cover_art.jpg)

spoiler (click to show/hide)
(http://playstationinformer.files.wordpress.com/2010/12/jan2011_cover_b.jpg)
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- Lara is 21 in this game.
- It's not only a reboot of the franchise but a reboot of the entire brand. As a result there will be no "real" Lara model this time.
- They're doing performance capturing with this game.
- There are brutal deaths in the game this time. One is described as a deranged man stabbing Lara in the chest and then closing her eyes after she's dead. Another includes a boulder falling on her leg to trap her before another falls and crushes her head.
- CD won't talk specifics on weapons but concept art shows a bow, shotgun and pistol
- The lock on targeting system is gone and it now has a free aim system. CD says that it can compete with any of their competitors.
- "I think that the major difference between this game and the old is the concept of smoke and mirrors," begins Darrell Gallagher, the studio head at Crystal Dynamics. "There was an illusion of freedom because of streaming and loading that would pop you out in a different location, but this is absolutely real. You can literally go any direction that you see and carve your own way to the finish line instead of being guide."
- "It was important in the game to not only deliver the character arc of Lara Croft emotionally, but to deliver it in gameplay as well so the player gets to grow into a hardened survivor," says experienced director Noah Hughes. As the game unfolds, Lara will scavenge new tools and gear that augment her abilities. Lara's athletic prowess will also evolve. Some areas begin inaccessible due to physical limitations or scarce supplies. With the right skills and gear, however, the island is Lara's for the taking.
- There are base camps in the game. Here you can combine items to create something new and access a skill system to upgrade Lara's abilities. You'll also be able to use base camps to fast travel to different locations to minimize backtracking.
- You'll need to gather food and water in order to survive.
- There are humans in the game, including some of the crew members from the shipwreck off the coast of the island.

$10 on "no HUD for a more immersive experience." $20 on "meaningful moral choices."

From previous leaks:

http://www.escapistmagazine.com/news/view/103510-Rumor-Tomb-Raider-9-Sets-Lara-Free-on-Japanese-Island

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Tomb Raider 9 would incorporate a sandbox/open world feel could be true after all. The Spy writes that the game will be set on a Japanese island; its only level. However, it'll be large enough so that Lara can make her own way around its puzzles and take multiple paths.

The Spy also says that it'll be a prequel to earlier Tomb Raider games and will explore Croft's origins. She'll be "younger and inexperienced" instead of the seasoned tomb pilferer seen in previous titles.

What killed console games? I think it should be pretty clear at this point that console games committed suicide.
Title: Re: Eli Roth presents Lara Croft in National Lampoon's Japanese Vacation
Post by: Great Rumbler on December 06, 2010, 05:07:25 PM
Sounds awesome, will purchase with American dollars.
Title: Re: Eli Roth presents Lara Croft in National Lampoon's Japanese Vacation
Post by: MCD on December 06, 2010, 05:07:38 PM
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the game will be set on a Japanese island

Finally, a good Tomb Raider game.
Title: Re: Eli Roth presents Lara Croft in National Lampoon's Japanese Vacation
Post by: etiolate on December 06, 2010, 05:11:24 PM
sounds like Lost in Blue: Bro Version
Title: Re: Eli Roth presents Lara Croft in National Lampoon's Japanese Vacation
Post by: G The Resurrected on December 06, 2010, 05:12:42 PM
Just Cause 3 featuring Lara Croft? Awesome!
Title: Re: Eli Roth presents Lara Croft in National Lampoon's Japanese Vacation
Post by: Himu on December 06, 2010, 05:13:20 PM
holy fuck
Title: Re: Eli Roth presents Lara Croft in National Lampoon's Japanese Vacation
Post by: cool breeze on December 06, 2010, 05:13:38 PM
My highlighting of that list was better.  My glass is half full.  Your glass was shattered and used to give a pregnant woman a caesarean section just punt a baby into a volcano.

Sounds like it's going to be open in the same way that Metroid, Castlevania, Batman Arkham Asylum, etc etc. games are 'open'.
Title: Re: Eli Roth presents Lara Croft in National Lampoon's Japanese Vacation
Post by: Great Rumbler on December 06, 2010, 05:18:19 PM
My glass is overflowing, spilling all over the floor, while naked chicks lap it up and I'm sitting to one side on a golden throne playing Farmville on diamond-encrusted iPad.
Title: Re: Eli Roth presents Lara Croft in National Lampoon's Japanese Vacation
Post by: Robo on December 06, 2010, 05:19:39 PM
Takes place on a mysterious Japanese island, on the set of an underground porn shoot.  Explains the GI cover.
Title: Re: Eli Roth presents Lara Croft in National Lampoon's Japanese Vacation
Post by: Mr. Gundam on December 06, 2010, 05:20:04 PM
I've never played a Tomb Raider game, and I don't think this new game will change that.
Title: Re: Eli Roth presents Lara Croft in National Lampoon's Japanese Vacation
Post by: Raban on December 06, 2010, 05:21:00 PM
My highlighting of that list was better.  My glass is half full.  Your glass was shattered and used to give a pregnant woman a caesarean section just punt a baby into a volcano.

Sounds like it's going to be open in the same way that Metroid, Castlevania, Batman Arkham Asylum, etc etc. games are 'open'.

:rofl

My glass is overflowing, spilling all over the floor, while naked chicks lap it up and I'm sitting to one side on a golden throne playing Farmville on diamond-encrusted iPad.

:bow

I'm stoked for this game. Who gives a shit if they're rebooting it? If the game itself is good, reboot it 10,000 times. This isn't a TV show, nerds, it's video games.

:piss haters :piss2
Title: Re: Eli Roth presents Lara Croft in National Lampoon's Japanese Vacation
Post by: demi on December 06, 2010, 05:22:26 PM
This concept art is sick. The queen is back - AGAIN
Title: Re: Eli Roth presents Lara Croft in National Lampoon's Japanese Vacation
Post by: Raban on December 06, 2010, 05:23:54 PM
This concept art is sick. The queen is back - AGAIN

:bow

I'm fapping right now looking for scans.
Title: Re: Eli Roth presents Lara Croft in National Lampoon's Japanese Vacation
Post by: pilonv1 on December 06, 2010, 05:26:02 PM
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- It's not only a reboot of the franchise but a reboot of the entire brand. As a result there will be no "real" Lara model this time.

Except for the one on the cover
Title: Re: Eli Roth presents Lara Croft in National Lampoon's Japanese Vacation
Post by: demi on December 06, 2010, 05:26:51 PM
I hope Lara snaps and freaks the fuck out like in Legend and Underworld

[youtube=560,345]qiFlkeNlFtE[/youtube]

[youtube=560,345]Oor_3fxgh8E[/youtube]
Title: Re: Eli Roth presents Lara Croft in National Lampoon's Japanese Vacation
Post by: Third on December 06, 2010, 05:27:31 PM
There isn't one Tomb Raider games I haven't liked.  Even Chronicles and Angel of Darkness were almost GOTY material to me.
Title: Re: Eli Roth presents Lara Croft in National Lampoon's Japanese Vacation
Post by: Raban on December 06, 2010, 05:32:36 PM
I hope Lara snaps and freaks the fuck out like in Legend and Underworld

[youtube=560,345]qiFlkeNlFtE[/youtube]

So fucking boss.
Title: Re: Eli Roth presents Lara Croft in National Lampoon's Japanese Vacation
Post by: demi on December 06, 2010, 05:51:50 PM
lmao. those arent scans.
Title: Re: Eli Roth presents Lara Croft in National Lampoon's Japanese Vacation
Post by: Great Rumbler on December 06, 2010, 06:09:08 PM
lmao. those arent scans.

Yeah, they're just horrible digital camera shots.  :yuck
Title: Re: Eli Roth presents Lara Croft in National Lampoon's Japanese Vacation
Post by: Third on December 06, 2010, 06:15:18 PM
I don't want to get hyped too much, but this might be the RE4 of the Tomb Raider franchise.
Title: Re: Eli Roth presents Lara Croft in National Lampoon's Japanese Vacation
Post by: Raban on December 06, 2010, 06:19:20 PM
Looks like a survival horror.

EDIT: I think I'm gonna go buy a copy and just scan it for you guys.
Title: Re: Eli Roth presents Lara Croft in National Lampoon's Japanese Vacation
Post by: Brehvolution on December 06, 2010, 06:28:17 PM
My highlighting of that list was better.  My glass is half full.  Your glass was shattered and used to give a pregnant woman a caesarean section just punt a baby into a volcano.

:rofl :bow
Title: Re: Eli Roth presents Lara Croft in National Lampoon's Japanese Vacation
Post by: Raban on December 06, 2010, 06:28:50 PM
My local Gamestop doesn't have them yet :(

EDIT: The GAF thread gives me such a fat fucking headache. "derp it's just liek Uncharted!" UNCHARTED WAS INSPIRED BY TOMB RAIDER YOU FUCKS. ARGH.
Title: Re: Eli Roth presents Lara Croft in National Lampoon's Japanese Vacation
Post by: magus on December 06, 2010, 07:00:22 PM
Best version of tomb raider evah!

[youtube=560,345]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M_cTA_kf-d8[/youtube]

spoiler (click to show/hide)
in case you are wondering the text is something like....
0:02 - to make me walk,push the analog stick up
0:22 - to make me walk,push the analog stick up
0:37 - do you have banana finger or what?
0:42 - while i'm here i might as well look around
0:52 - are you alone at home?
0:58 - couldn't you have phoned to one of your friends?
1:06 - if you push the action button i can move in stealth mode
1:21 - (male voice) who is it?
         (lara croft) dork!
1:27 - i was joking!
1:29 - (male voice) i have two entrance
         (lara croft) it's the terrible monster that's terrorizing the city!
1:35 - (male voice) who me?
1:37 - (male voice) i'm a good guy!
1:39 - (male voice) what a shitty attitude!
1:47 - Good! you are making progress,now to make me climb the trash can,push the analog stick left!
1:49 - left! you twat!
2:00 - fuck you and your friend!
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Title: Re: Eli Roth presents Lara Croft in National Lampoon's Japanese Vacation
Post by: demi on December 06, 2010, 07:17:48 PM
Why is this locked?
Title: Re: Eli Roth presents Lara Croft in National Lampoon's Japanese Vacation
Post by: Raban on December 06, 2010, 07:23:30 PM
Someone locked this? Leper immediately.
Title: Re: Eli Roth presents Lara Croft in National Lampoon's Japanese Vacation
Post by: Diunx on December 06, 2010, 07:50:15 PM
Why would I buy that when I have Uncharted ???
Title: Re: Eli Roth presents Lara Croft in National Lampoon's Japanese Vacation
Post by: Trent Dole on December 06, 2010, 07:54:26 PM
My local Gamestop doesn't have them yet :(

EDIT: The GAF thread gives me such a fat fucking headache. "derp it's just liek Uncharted!" UNCHARTED WAS INSPIRED BY TOMB RAIDER YOU FUCKS. ARGH.
...which was inspired by Indiana Jones. :teehee
Title: Re: Eli Roth presents Lara Croft in National Lampoon's Japanese Vacation
Post by: Howard Alan Treesong on December 06, 2010, 08:01:11 PM
LOL PATEL

???

I didn't lock this! I've been in meetings for the past hour.
Title: Re: Eli Roth presents Lara Croft in National Lampoon's Japanese Vacation
Post by: Raban on December 06, 2010, 08:09:22 PM
My local Gamestop doesn't have them yet :(

EDIT: The GAF thread gives me such a fat fucking headache. "derp it's just liek Uncharted!" UNCHARTED WAS INSPIRED BY TOMB RAIDER YOU FUCKS. ARGH.
...which was inspired by Indiana Jones. :teehee

That's fine. You don't see Tomb Raider fans saying how "Indy 4 is just like TR:U ololol!", right?
Title: Re: Eli Roth presents Lara Croft in National Lampoon's Japanese Vacation
Post by: Bebpo on December 06, 2010, 08:14:41 PM
I'm really stoked about this.  All the TR games since the reboot by Crystal Dynamics have been great (not counting underworld which I still can't play due to the spazzy camera in the first level).  So a new TR by these guys in lovely retail-game environments combined with the horror aspect of SILENT HILL my favorite spooky franchise and the gameplay of RE4 meets TR platforming/puzzles/exploration with JUST CAUSE freedom of full island to explore sounds like the best thing ever.

Might be let down when real footage comes out, but I'm hoping it lives up to my imagination.
Title: Re: Eli Roth presents Lara Croft in National Lampoon's Japanese Vacation
Post by: demi on December 06, 2010, 08:24:06 PM
LOL PATEL

???

I didn't lock this! I've been in meetings for the past hour.

I dont know why it was locked, I saw you lurking it last and it had a lock so I figured u had a reason. Oh well no harm
Title: Re: Eli Roth presents Lara Croft in National Lampoon's Japanese Vacation
Post by: Howard Alan Treesong on December 06, 2010, 08:25:25 PM
My local Gamestop doesn't have them yet :(

EDIT: The GAF thread gives me such a fat fucking headache. "derp it's just liek Uncharted!" UNCHARTED WAS INSPIRED BY TOMB RAIDER YOU FUCKS. ARGH.
...which was inspired by Indiana Jones. :teehee

That's fine. You don't see Tomb Raider fans saying how "Indy 4 is just like TR:U ololol!", right?

Allan Quartermain > Indiana Jones > Lara Croft > Nathan Drake > Nu Lara > Old Indiana Jones
Title: Re: Eli Roth presents Lara Croft in National Lampoon's Japanese Vacation
Post by: Diunx on December 06, 2010, 08:47:19 PM
I will never get the image of Allan Quartermain naked body off my head.

:bow Alan Moore :bow2
Title: Re: Eli Roth presents Lara Croft in National Lampoon's Japanese Vacation
Post by: bork on December 06, 2010, 08:53:28 PM
All the TR games since the reboot by Crystal Dynamics have been great (not counting underworld which I still can't play due to the spazzy camera in the first level)

 ???

Play it already.
Title: Re: Eli Roth presents Lara Croft in National Lampoon's Japanese Vacation
Post by: Great Rumbler on December 06, 2010, 09:21:07 PM
TRU is awesome, still haven't beaten it yet though.
Title: Re: Eli Roth presents Lara Croft in National Lampoon's Japanese Vacation
Post by: tiesto on December 06, 2010, 10:50:52 PM
All the dirt and grime plus that haircut make Lara look like a dude on the Game Informer cover.

Not sure how much I'm feeling the whole open-ended island design, though if it's set up like Arkham Asylum that could be good. I just hope they don't add a ton of needless combat to it, I just want puzzles and platforming and pretty environments. I'd be more than happy if it was set up like Underworld with a much better camera and more refined combat.
Title: Re: Eli Roth presents Lara Croft in National Lampoon's Japanese Vacation
Post by: Bebpo on December 06, 2010, 10:59:13 PM
All the dirt and grime plus that haircut make Lara look like a dude on the Game Informer cover.

I dunno.  She looks like the hottest Lara yet, but maybe I'm just into dude look.
Title: Re: Eli Roth presents Lara Croft in National Lampoon's Japanese Vacation
Post by: Great Rumbler on December 06, 2010, 11:23:31 PM
All the dirt and grime plus that haircut make Lara look like a dude on the Game Informer cover.


A dude from a JRPG maybe.
Title: Re: Eli Roth presents Lara Croft in National Lampoon's Japanese Vacation
Post by: MCD on December 06, 2010, 11:34:50 PM
I'd hit that dude so hard.
Title: Re: Eli Roth presents Lara Croft in National Lampoon's Japanese Vacation
Post by: Sho Nuff on December 06, 2010, 11:39:32 PM
All the dirt and grime plus that haircut make Lara look like a dude on the Game Informer cover.

If that looks like a dude then I looooove men
Title: Re: Eli Roth presents Lara Croft in National Lampoon's Japanese Vacation
Post by: Stoney Mason on December 06, 2010, 11:41:33 PM
I liked the most recent Tomb Raider games but I'm fine with the reboot. Sounds interesting.

 Even though it seems like every few years they are trying to reboot this series.
Title: Re: Eli Roth presents Lara Croft in National Lampoon's Japanese Vacation
Post by: MCD on December 06, 2010, 11:57:02 PM
TR just need better graphics.

And remove shooting or improve it, it's dull.
Title: Re: Eli Roth presents Lara Croft in National Lampoon's Japanese Vacation
Post by: Bebpo on December 07, 2010, 01:16:17 AM
TR just need better graphics.

And remove shooting or improve it, it's dull.

what?

TR games are some of the nicest looking games out there.  Guardian of Light is probably the best looking downloadable game you'll see this gen.  Legend had some really impressive stuff for its time on the X360 version.  Anniversary was silky smooth 60fps and looked great.  And Underworld looked fairly nice too.

Graphics have always been TR's strong point since the first game :P


I agree about the combat though.  It's pretty sucky in all of them except Guardian of Light.  The platforming/puzzles are why people play the games.
Title: Re: Eli Roth presents Lara Croft in National Lampoon's Japanese Vacation
Post by: Phoenix Dark on December 07, 2010, 01:22:17 AM
Koshiba Kroft: Electric Dudebrogaloo
Title: Re: Eli Roth presents Lara Croft in National Lampoon's Japanese Vacation
Post by: Eel O'Brian on December 07, 2010, 02:00:28 AM
:lol
Title: Re: Eli Roth presents Lara Croft in National Lampoon's Japanese Vacation
Post by: Raban on December 07, 2010, 02:18:11 AM
Koshiba Kroft: Electric Dudebrogaloo

- Koshiba is 21 in this game.
- It's not only a reboot of the poster but a reboot of the entire NeoGAF post-your-pic thread. As a result there will be no "real tits" on Koshiba
- Koshiba's performance of the year
- There are brutal deaths in the game this time. One is described as a deranged stalker raping Koshiba and putting her to sleep when he finishes. Another includes Koshiba slipping on the dance floor and snapping her neck.
- "I think that the major difference between this game and the old is the concept of smoke and mirrors," begins Phoenix Dark, the studio head at Chubby Dynamics. "There was an illusion of real beauty because of streaming and loading that would pop you out, but this is absolutely fake. Anything that you see is probably fake and much uglier in person, without a guide."
- "It was important in the game to not only deliver the character arc of Koshiba emotionally, but to deliver it in gameplay as well so the player gets to grow into a street hooker turning tricks for money," says experienced transsexual, Himumu. As the game unfolds, Koshiba will scavenge bits of dignity and empty attention-whoring that augment her abilities. Koshiba's athletic prowess will also evolve. Some areas begin inaccessible due to physical limitations or a strict no-penis policy. With the right skills and gear, the island is Koshiba's for the taking.
- You'll need to gather trolls and nubs in order to survive.
- There are humans in the game, including some of the GAF members that fell for Koshiba's pity party.
Title: Re: Eli Roth presents Lara Croft in National Lampoon's Japanese Vacation
Post by: T-Short on December 07, 2010, 05:21:20 AM
proper scans

http://playstationinformer.wordpress.com/2010/12/07/tomb-raider-reboot-gameinfomer-scans/ (http://playstationinformer.wordpress.com/2010/12/07/tomb-raider-reboot-gameinfomer-scans/)
Title: Re: Eli Roth presents Lara Croft in National Lampoon's Japanese Vacation
Post by: Great Rumbler on December 07, 2010, 10:12:34 AM
proper scans

http://playstationinformer.wordpress.com/2010/12/07/tomb-raider-reboot-gameinfomer-scans/ (http://playstationinformer.wordpress.com/2010/12/07/tomb-raider-reboot-gameinfomer-scans/)

Hype +1,000
Title: Re: Eli Roth presents Lara Croft in National Lampoon's Japanese Vacation
Post by: Himu on December 07, 2010, 10:24:49 AM
:bow RESIDENT EVIL 4 LIKE DEATHS :bow2
Title: Re: Eli Roth presents Lara Croft in National Lampoon's Japanese Vacation
Post by: MCD on December 07, 2010, 10:32:18 AM
TR just need better graphics.

And remove shooting or improve it, it's dull.

what?

TR games are some of the nicest looking games out there.  Guardian of Light is probably the best looking downloadable game you'll see this gen.  Legend had some really impressive stuff for its time on the X360 version.  Anniversary was silky smooth 60fps and looked great.  And Underworld looked fairly nice too.

Graphics have always been TR's strong point since the first game :P


I agree about the combat though.  It's pretty sucky in all of them except Guardian of Light.  The platforming/puzzles are why people play the games.
Graphics can be a lot better and from the scans, this look better already.
Title: Re: Eli Roth presents Lara Croft in National Lampoon's Japanese Vacation
Post by: T-Short on December 07, 2010, 12:17:25 PM
I think it's time Airwolf got a reboot.

And Reboot

(http://img151.imageshack.us/img151/4241/rbcast24mu.jpg)
Title: Re: Eli Roth presents Lara Croft in National Lampoon's Japanese Vacation
Post by: Great Rumbler on December 07, 2010, 12:22:45 PM
I think it's time Airwolf got a reboot.

:bow

I think it's time Airwolf got a reboot.

And Reboot

(http://img151.imageshack.us/img151/4241/rbcast24mu.jpg)


:bow :bow
Title: Re: Eli Roth presents Lara Croft in National Lampoon's Japanese Vacation
Post by: Himu on December 07, 2010, 12:28:50 PM
:bow
Title: Re: Eli Roth presents Lara Croft in National Lampoon's Japanese Vacation
Post by: Howard Alan Treesong on December 09, 2010, 08:03:19 PM
[youtube=560,345]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ktNgVmySQ5k[/youtube]
Title: Re: Eli Roth presents Lara Croft in National Lampoon's Japanese Vacation
Post by: demi on December 09, 2010, 08:18:06 PM
That is probably the most unfunny thing ever. More Rocco shirtless please.
Title: Re: Eli Roth presents Lara Croft in National Lampoon's Japanese Vacation
Post by: Robo on December 09, 2010, 08:45:40 PM
I made a terrible scat joke about this days ago.  Way to be lame, Mega64.
Title: Re: Eli Roth presents Lara Croft in National Lampoon's Japanese Vacation
Post by: Stoney Mason on June 03, 2011, 09:09:36 AM
[youtube=560,345]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0bqB-pg2FCQ[/youtube]
Title: Re: Eli Roth presents Lara Croft in National Lampoon's Japanese Vacation
Post by: Cerveza mas fina on June 03, 2011, 09:17:33 AM
So fucking hot.

SE CGI :drool
Title: Re: Eli Roth presents Lara Croft in National Lampoon's Japanese Vacation
Post by: chronovore on June 05, 2011, 05:54:38 AM
That YouTube isn't working any more, but this IGN one does:
[youtube=560,345] nFBrgeSjj-0[/youtube]
Title: Re: Eli Roth presents Lara Croft in National Lampoon's Japanese Vacation
Post by: The Sceneman on June 05, 2011, 08:48:03 AM
Tomb Raider: Origins, huh? Looks fucking awesome
Title: Re: Eli Roth presents Lara Croft in National Lampoon's Japanese Vacation
Post by: Akala on June 05, 2011, 09:31:32 AM
fall 2012? really?
Title: Re: Eli Roth presents Lara Croft in National Lampoon's Japanese Vacation
Post by: cool breeze on June 06, 2011, 01:16:30 AM
I like that she's setup as this glory seeking preened girl that gets reality smacked into her

Don't know if it was the same for the other tomb raider games.  All I remember from those stories was like thor's hammer and angels and dinosaurs and clones...
Title: Re: Eli Roth presents Lara Croft in National Lampoon's Japanese Vacation
Post by: The Sceneman on June 06, 2011, 01:20:18 AM
well she was already established as a hardened adventurer at the start of the first game. In the instructional manual it explained that her parents died when she was young and she inherited a fortune (hence the Croft Manor training stage), but her thirst for adventure got her set-up in the situation we saw from this CG trailer. iirc this new adventure was hinted at back in the original TR manual.
Title: Re: Eli Roth presents Lara Croft in National Lampoon's Japanese Vacation
Post by: Great Rumbler on June 06, 2011, 01:14:30 PM
Gameplay video from E3:

[youtube=560,345]xeI0qQ9JO3E[/youtube]
Title: Re: Eli Roth presents Lara Croft in National Lampoon's Japanese Vacation
Post by: archie4208 on June 06, 2011, 01:22:40 PM
Looks like Heavy Rain :piss2
Title: Re: Eli Roth presents Lara Croft in National Lampoon's Japanese Vacation
Post by: Great Rumbler on June 06, 2011, 01:23:34 PM
Looks like Heavy Rain :piss2

Uh...no.
Title: Re: Eli Roth presents Lara Croft in National Lampoon's Japanese Vacation
Post by: Trent Dole on June 06, 2011, 02:41:53 PM
shit sux
Title: Re: Eli Roth presents Lara Croft in National Lampoon's Japanese Vacation
Post by: Diunx on June 06, 2011, 02:53:01 PM
lol Uncharted haters annihilated.
Title: Re: Eli Roth presents Lara Croft in National Lampoon's Japanese Vacation
Post by: MCD on June 06, 2011, 02:59:01 PM
This was the best thing out of MS's conference.

Uncharted :lol
Title: Re: Eli Roth presents Lara Croft in National Lampoon's Japanese Vacation
Post by: Howard Alan Treesong on June 06, 2011, 03:03:10 PM
rape fans rejoice
Title: Re: Eli Roth presents Lara Croft in National Lampoon's Japanese Vacation
Post by: Tieno on June 06, 2011, 03:06:21 PM
so much heaving, panting and screaming :hyper
Title: Re: Eli Roth presents Lara Croft in National Lampoon's Japanese Vacation
Post by: Great Rumbler on June 06, 2011, 03:52:35 PM
lol Uncharted annihilated.

:smug
Title: Re: Eli Roth presents Lara Croft in National Lampoon's Japanese Vacation
Post by: BobFromPikeCreek on June 06, 2011, 06:31:20 PM
ouch this hurts: the game
Title: Re: Eli Roth presents Lara Croft in National Lampoon's Japanese Vacation
Post by: MCD on June 09, 2011, 02:02:05 PM
(http://i56.tinypic.com/a2qkpk.jpg) (http://www.mediafire.com/imageview.php?quickkey=pi4c72k9o8fswhu)
Title: Re: Eli Roth presents Lara Croft in National Lampoon's Japanese Vacation
Post by: Stoney Mason on June 09, 2011, 02:14:44 PM
It's hard to really gather anything from that demo which is mainly just a cinematic opening but I'm optimistic about this one.
Title: Re: Eli Roth presents Lara Croft in National Lampoon's Japanese Vacation
Post by: Stoney Mason on May 14, 2012, 12:58:48 AM
delayed

Quote
“When Crystal Dynamics first set out to reboot the Tomb Raider franchise, there were two goals that we were extremely passionate about,” said Gallagher in a message to the community. “The first was to create a modern Tomb Raider game that would surprise and excite gamers. The second was to make this the best game of our careers, something we would be really proud to be a part of. We truly believe that we have something very special on our hands and we can’t wait to share it with you.

“Our priority now is to make sure we fully deliver the very highest quality game. In order to do this, we have decided to move the game’s release date by a few months, from Fall 2012 to the first quarter of 2013.

“We’re doing things that are completely new to Tomb Raider in this game and the additional development time will allow us to put the finishing touches into the game and polish it to a level that you deserve. We believe this is the right choice and I guarantee it will be worth the wait. The game is looking amazing and we can’t wait to show it to everyone at E3 in a few weeks.”
Title: Re: Eli Roth presents Lara Croft in National Lampoon's Japanese Vacation
Post by: maxy on May 14, 2012, 01:33:29 AM
 :zzz
Title: Re: Eli Roth presents Lara Croft in National Lampoon's Japanese Vacation
Post by: chronovore on May 15, 2012, 11:20:45 AM
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the game will be set on a Japanese Korean Chinese Russian Japanese Korean Chinese Russian Japanese Korean Chinese Russian Japanese Korean Chinese Russian Japanese Korean Chinese Russian Japanese Korean Chinese Russian American island

So... Guam?
Title: Re: Eli Roth presents Lara Croft in National Lampoon's Japanese Vacation
Post by: cool breeze on June 01, 2012, 02:19:00 AM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ol_-QGlwRqc

Title: Re: Eli Roth presents Lara Croft in National Lampoon's Japanese Vacation
Post by: Purple Filth on June 01, 2012, 03:02:22 AM
Uncharted is that you?
Title: Re: Eli Roth presents Lara Croft in National Lampoon's Japanese Vacation
Post by: Huff on June 01, 2012, 03:27:41 AM
This laura has the sexiest scream. I'll play just for that
Title: Re: Eli Roth presents Lara Croft in National Lampoon's Japanese Vacation
Post by: Cerveza mas fina on June 01, 2012, 03:34:07 AM
If they can combine Uncharted scripted shit with some actual open gameplay and danger of exploration and puzzles we got a winner.
Title: Re: Eli Roth presents Lara Croft in National Lampoon's Japanese Vacation
Post by: Great Rumbler on June 01, 2012, 11:14:36 AM
If they can combine Uncharted scripted shit with some actual open gameplay and danger of exploration and puzzles we got a winner.

Exactly. There's nothing wrong with some scripted scenes here and there, as long as the rest of the gameplay isn't solely comprised of shooting a thousand bullet-sponge bad guys in the face over and over. Puzzles, exploration, platforming, as long as those things are there this game's got a shot at being really, really good.

Obviously the cinematic stuff is what they're going to show off the most in that trailer.
Title: Re: Eli Roth presents Lara Croft in National Lampoon's Japanese Vacation
Post by: cool breeze on June 01, 2012, 01:07:06 PM
The leaked video from last E3 showed more old Tomb Raider gameplay where you're exploring a large area, doing some platforming, and no one's trying to rape you.  Platforming looked more "realistic" than Legends-Anniversary-Underworld Tomb Raiders, more like Uncharted.

Title: Re: Eli Roth presents Lara Croft in National Lampoon's Japanese Vacation
Post by: demi on June 01, 2012, 06:38:12 PM
New trailer is FUCKING AMAZING

I am so hyped for this fucker
Title: Re: Eli Roth presents Lara Croft in National Lampoon's Japanese Vacation
Post by: choco parfait on June 01, 2012, 11:41:02 PM
That voice!!
Title: Re: Eli Roth presents Lara Croft in National Lampoon's Japanese Vacation
Post by: Stoney Mason on February 22, 2013, 02:31:54 PM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DMGiMIKWIxU
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AxfQ0OrxcO8
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sZwBZpeBa9o
Title: Re: Eli Roth presents Lara Croft in National Lampoon's Japanese Vacation
Post by: Raban on February 22, 2013, 03:17:51 PM
I wanted to make a post defending this game but it seems I'm all over this thread already.

This game is gonna be awesome.
Title: Re: Eli Roth presents Lara Croft in National Lampoon's Japanese Vacation
Post by: demi on February 22, 2013, 03:19:37 PM
I'm very interested in this game too. Unfortunately I still havent even played games from these past two months : (
Title: Re: Eli Roth presents Lara Croft in National Lampoon's Japanese Vacation
Post by: MCD on February 22, 2013, 03:21:14 PM
I'm very interested in this game too. Unfortunately I still havent even played games from these past two months : (
Welcome to the club!

I have like...8 games still wrapped.

I will try to beat MG Rising tonight and fuck cheevos, must clear this backlog.
Title: Re: Eli Roth presents Lara Croft in National Lampoon's Japanese Vacation
Post by: Stoney Mason on February 22, 2013, 03:39:57 PM
I wanted to make a post defending this game but it seems I'm all over this thread already.

This game is gonna be awesome.

Game looks fun to me. It probably helps that I wasn't a hardcore fan of the older games though.
Title: Re: Eli Roth presents Lara Croft in National Lampoon's Japanese Vacation
Post by: Great Rumbler on February 22, 2013, 05:02:11 PM
I enjoyed some of the previous games in the series, but it's not a series that I have any kind of real attachment to. I'd probably have this preordered already, but missing the mark so badly with Aliens: Colonial Marines has left me gun-shy and so I'll wait to see what the reviews/forum impressions say. None of the preorder stuff really sounds all that amazing anyway.
Title: Re: Eli Roth presents Lara Croft in National Lampoon's Japanese Vacation
Post by: maxy on February 24, 2013, 01:37:40 PM
http://gamingeverything.com/41144/tomb-raider-gets-first-review/
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Tomb Raider has received its first review, courtesy of this month’s issue of GamesMaster.

Crystal Dynamics’ latest earned a 90% score. The magazine had high praise for Tomb Raider’s visuals – the title was given a 95% rating in the category.

Players can look forward to 10-15 hours for the main story, though GamesMaster notes that it’ll take 20 to fully explore the island.

The magazine also enjoyed the “vivid” hubs and final third of the game “with its spectacular bombast”. GamesMaster wished Tomb Raider included more side tombs, but the ones present in the game are a joy to discover. For those wondering: there aren’t many quick time events.

GamesMaster sums up:

“Sitting back exhausted we were left with just one question dribbling forth from our gaping jaws. How on earth are they going to top this in the sequel? Because of one thing there can be no doubt. Lara is back.”

Look out for a whole slew of Tomb Raider reviews early next week. Square Enix will be ending the game’s embargo on Monday – over a week before the game launches.

Thanks to joclo for the tip.

(http://gamingeverything.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/tomb_raider_gamesmaster.jpg)
Title: Re: Eli Roth presents Lara Croft in National Lampoon's Japanese Vacation
Post by: chronovore on February 24, 2013, 07:21:57 PM
Game is quality in SP, fer sure. Not as sanguine about multi.
Title: Re: Eli Roth presents Lara Croft in National Lampoon's Japanese Vacation
Post by: Great Rumbler on February 24, 2013, 07:23:20 PM
Haters destroyed. :bow

Game is quality in SP, fer sure. Not as sanguine about multi.

I don't care one bit about multi, good or bad.
Title: Re: Eli Roth presents Lara Croft in National Lampoon's Japanese Vacation
Post by: Joe Molotov on February 24, 2013, 07:38:00 PM
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Sitting back exhausted we were left with just one question dribbling forth from our gaping jaws.

 :shaq
Title: Re: Eli Roth presents Lara Croft in National Lampoon's Japanese Vacation
Post by: Stoney Mason on February 25, 2013, 12:09:51 PM
Most of the reviews hit. They seem to be pretty good.
Title: Re: Eli Roth presents Lara Croft in National Lampoon's Japanese Vacation
Post by: Don Flamenco on February 25, 2013, 12:13:41 PM
if they don't release a demo, the reviews at least got me to pirate-demo it.  i will dl and have a look!

I realize this is a bonafide reboot, but seriously, the past 3 or 4 TR games have had the buzz of "Lara's back!  The redesign gives her more personality, she's not just a sex symbol anymore."   
Title: Re: Eli Roth presents Lara Croft in National Lampoon's Japanese Vacation
Post by: AdmiralViscen on February 25, 2013, 12:26:00 PM
Yea, the last Tomb Raider that wasn't some reboot or reimagining or dark chapter or origin was on the Dreamcast
Title: Re: Eli Roth presents Lara Croft in National Lampoon's Japanese Vacation
Post by: ManaByte on February 25, 2013, 12:30:11 PM
Can't be any worse than the first PS2 one.
Title: Re: Eli Roth presents Lara Croft in National Lampoon's Japanese Vacation
Post by: Don Flamenco on February 25, 2013, 12:38:43 PM
i should snag an iso of that, I'm really curious how bad that game is.  there's a PC version too!
Title: Re: Eli Roth presents Lara Croft in National Lampoon's Japanese Vacation
Post by: demi on February 25, 2013, 12:40:37 PM
Angel of Darkness was suuuuper bad, lol. The controls ruined that game completely.

The following trilogy (Legend -> Anniversary -> Underworld) was much much better.
Title: Re: Eli Roth presents Lara Croft in National Lampoon's Japanese Vacation
Post by: AdmiralViscen on February 25, 2013, 12:44:50 PM
I realized yesterday that they came out with a triple pack of those games for PS3, only $20. I will probably get that, I only have Legend on 360 and I really enjoyed it.
Title: Re: Eli Roth presents Lara Croft in National Lampoon's Japanese Vacation
Post by: Great Rumbler on February 25, 2013, 01:00:00 PM
Angel of Darkness was suuuuper bad, lol. The controls ruined that game completely.

The following trilogy (Legend -> Anniversary -> Underworld) was much much better.

That's the point where Crystal Dynamics took over control of the series from Core Designs.
Title: Re: Eli Roth presents Lara Croft in National Lampoon's Japanese Vacation
Post by: archie4208 on February 25, 2013, 01:10:28 PM
Honestly, the PS1 games are unplayable by modern standards.  The controls are just plain bad.

I'd still kill for remakes of 2 and 3 though.
Title: Re: Eli Roth presents Lara Croft in National Lampoon's Japanese Vacation
Post by: demi on February 25, 2013, 01:12:50 PM
Well Anniversary is a remake of 1, you're covered!

I think 2 is still the pinnacle of the series. Awesome awesome.
Title: Re: Eli Roth presents Lara Croft in National Lampoon's Japanese Vacation
Post by: Raban on February 25, 2013, 01:44:38 PM
:bow Square-Enix
:bow Crystal Dynamics
:piss himubaby
Title: Re: Eli Roth presents Lara Croft in National Lampoon's Japanese Vacation
Post by: Great Rumbler on February 25, 2013, 02:02:59 PM
Game is getting craaaazy good reviews. Big surprise here. NOT.

Based Square has given us:

- Just Cause 2
- Deus Ex: HR
- Sleeping Dogs
- Tomb Raider

this gen, all getting 9, 9+ scores.

:bow

Gonna go preorder from GMG now!
Title: Re: Eli Roth presents Lara Croft in National Lampoon's Japanese Vacation
Post by: Great Rumbler on February 25, 2013, 02:12:14 PM
Review stuff:

Quote from: The Escapist
This is the Tomb Raider you've wanted for years. It needs a few more puzzles, but that's a small gripe when cast against such a marvelous adventure. 5/5

Quote from: Game Informer
The lackluster multiplayer is absolutely no reason to avoid what is otherwise one of the best action adventures I’ve ever played. 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. Whether or not you’ve embraced the previous games that went by this moniker, this is the time to take another look at Lara Croft. 9.25/10

Quote from: IGN
Tomb Raider is well-written, sympathetic, exciting, beautiful and just incredibly well-made. The single-player rarely makes a mis-step, and though Lara's quick transformation into a hardened killer seems at odds with the narrative at first, the game quickly moves past it. It is a superb action game that brings a new emotional dimension to one of gaming's most enduring icons, and repositions her alongside Nathan Drake at the top of gaming's action-hero hierarchy. 9.1/10

Quote from: GameTrailers
The road to the triple-A summit hasn’t been reached in a single game, but there’s hope that Lara could reach greater heights in the inevitable sequel. 8.5/10

Quote from: EGM
Tomb Raider presents a conflict between what I expected and what I received, so to some degree, it’s hard not to be disappointed. However, even with its missteps and missed opportunities, the effort Crystal Dynamics presents here is a respectable first step in giving the Tomb Raider franchise a proper–and much-needed—reboot. 8/10

Quote from: Gamespot
But no matter; the single-player campaign here is the main attraction, and it is excellent. It doesn't try to rewrite the book on third-person action adventure games. But with its excellent controls, engaging heroine, thrilling combat, and fascinating setting, it doesn't need to. Lara may be covering some previously charted territory here, but Tomb Raider is so well-crafted, you won't mind at all. 8.5/10

Quote from: Destructoid
Tomb Raider could so easily have gone wrong, and its opening gambit looks like it's heading down a most erroneous path. It starts off with some ambushing QTEs and absolutely pummels Lara Croft into the dirt to such a degree, you'd almost suspect the developers were getting off on it. This first impression is an awkward obfuscation, however, one that soon erodes to reveal a savvy, thoughtful, and above all, immensely enjoyable game. In fact, I'm happy to go on record as saying this is the best Tomb Raider game I've played. Tightly produced, competent in both its puzzling and its combat, this is one reboot that manages to be unequivocally superior to its predecessors. 8.5/10

Quote from: OXM
But it’s all deftly anchored by a perceptive, nuanced narrative that helps fashion Croft into a convincing heroine who can weather extraordinary circumstances, while remaining convincingly human throughout. These quieter moments make what’s already a stunning ride even more worthwhile. 8.5/10
Title: Re: Eli Roth presents Lara Croft in National Lampoon's Japanese Vacation
Post by: Raban on February 25, 2013, 02:29:42 PM
GR, that post is like a delicious bukkake of win.

Can't wait to pick-axe dudes in the dome.
Title: Re: Eli Roth presents Lara Croft in National Lampoon's Japanese Vacation
Post by: demi on February 25, 2013, 02:31:20 PM
Raban, are you happy to have a strong female lead you can relate to?
Title: Re: Eli Roth presents Lara Croft in National Lampoon's Japanese Vacation
Post by: Raban on February 25, 2013, 02:34:47 PM
Yes I am! Finally, a game where I can exact my furious revenge on the patriarchy by way of massive-scale gonadal mutilation.
Title: Re: Eli Roth presents Lara Croft in National Lampoon's Japanese Vacation
Post by: demi on February 25, 2013, 02:37:23 PM
I'd still fuck you in any form, Raban.
Title: Re: Eli Roth presents Lara Croft in National Lampoon's Japanese Vacation
Post by: Raban on February 25, 2013, 02:39:04 PM
Even in my abominable neo-vagina? Demi-chan~ :uguu
Title: Re: Eli Roth presents Lara Croft in National Lampoon's Japanese Vacation
Post by: Great Rumbler on February 25, 2013, 02:39:22 PM
Got my copy for PC for just $36. :rock
Title: Re: Eli Roth presents Lara Croft in National Lampoon's Japanese Vacation
Post by: demi on February 25, 2013, 02:40:14 PM
Especially in your Kuato looking nu-vag.
Title: Re: Eli Roth presents Lara Croft in National Lampoon's Japanese Vacation
Post by: Joe Molotov on February 25, 2013, 02:44:13 PM
Best Loli Rape Sim ever, Japan annihilated at it's own game, SE to close down it's Japanese studios to focus on superior western titles.  :bow2 :japancry
Title: Re: Eli Roth presents Lara Croft in National Lampoon's Japanese Vacation
Post by: cool breeze on February 25, 2013, 02:45:50 PM
has eidos/se said anything about a guardian of light sequel?

back when info about this game came out, they were talking about splitting the series into two; a separate Lara Croft and Tomb Raider series.  i don't know what happened to that.
Title: Re: Eli Roth presents Lara Croft in National Lampoon's Japanese Vacation
Post by: demi on February 25, 2013, 02:49:57 PM
Probably sold for shit. They were practically giving it away, even making it some F2P smeg.
Title: Re: Eli Roth presents Lara Croft in National Lampoon's Japanese Vacation
Post by: Stoney Mason on February 25, 2013, 02:50:12 PM
has eidos/se said anything about a guardian of light sequel?

back when info about this game came out, they were talking about splitting the series into two; a separate Lara Croft and Tomb Raider series.  i don't know what happened to that.

I wish. Guardian of Light was really good.
Title: Re: Eli Roth presents Lara Croft in National Lampoon's Japanese Vacation
Post by: Raban on February 25, 2013, 03:17:58 PM
Especially in your Kuato looking nu-vag.

It'll look better than that! I hope... :'(
Title: Re: Eli Roth presents Lara Croft in National Lampoon's Japanese Vacation
Post by: Himu on February 25, 2013, 03:40:17 PM
:bow Square-Enix
:bow Crystal Dynamics
:piss himubaby

???

I think the game looks good throughout this whole thread. SE's Eidos efforts are great.
Title: Re: Eli Roth presents Lara Croft in National Lampoon's Japanese Vacation
Post by: Raban on February 25, 2013, 03:46:40 PM
What's a Eidos?

:bow Square-Enix elder gods
Title: Re: Eli Roth presents Lara Croft in National Lampoon's Japanese Vacation
Post by: Himu on February 25, 2013, 03:50:21 PM
I find it funny someone who has never beaten a final fantasy is saying this but okay.
Title: Re: Eli Roth presents Lara Croft in National Lampoon's Japanese Vacation
Post by: Himu on February 25, 2013, 04:04:06 PM
Anyways id like this game but being a trans woman is expensive. First appointment to doc next month costs 80 bux. SAVE, SAVE, SAVE.

Game will be 20 during steam Xmas sale.
Title: Re: Eli Roth presents Lara Croft in National Lampoon's Japanese Vacation
Post by: Raban on February 25, 2013, 04:20:13 PM
I find it funny someone who has never beaten a final fantasy is saying this but okay.

Not true!
spoiler (click to show/hide)
I finished The Spirits Within :teehee
[close]
Title: Re: Eli Roth presents Lara Croft in National Lampoon's Japanese Vacation
Post by: Great Rumbler on February 25, 2013, 04:40:27 PM
That's generally not something that people brag about.
Title: Re: Eli Roth presents Lara Croft in National Lampoon's Japanese Vacation
Post by: Don Flamenco on February 25, 2013, 04:50:12 PM
Honestly, the PS1 games are unplayable by modern standards. The controls are just plain bad.

I'd still kill for remakes of 2 and 3 though.



I would kill this phrase if I could.  It usually only serves to knock something good, that isn't even close to "unplayable."  I played it on PC with a fucking keyboard like a month ago and it was fine after 5 minutes.  :lol

TR1 >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Anniversary

decent reboot but clearly the m.o. was to add a whole bunch more shooting and make it easy.   TR1 just throws you in a tomb and says go fuck yourself, which is great.
Title: Re: Eli Roth presents Lara Croft in National Lampoon's Japanese Vacation
Post by: chronovore on February 25, 2013, 07:52:54 PM
Angel of Darkness was suuuuper bad, lol. The controls ruined that game completely.

The following trilogy (Legend -> Anniversary -> Underworld) was much much better.

That's the point where Crystal Dynamics took over control of the series from Core Designs.

Yeah, I've found Crystal's TRs to be the only playable ones.

Core was all over the GDC the last year Angel of Darkness was in production; they had moody promotional vids which made them look like rock stars showing in the lunch room. It left a bad taste, and then AoD was utter crap. CORE: rest in pieces.
Title: Re: Eli Roth presents Lara Croft in National Lampoon's Japanese Vacation
Post by: Raban on February 25, 2013, 09:52:35 PM
The bulk of the studio is still making games under Rebellion. You can thank them for such classics as Alien vs. Predator(2010), NeverDead and Rouge fuckin' Warrior.
Title: Re: Eli Roth presents Lara Croft in National Lampoon's Japanese Vacation
Post by: chronovore on February 25, 2013, 11:29:30 PM
I hope this Tomb Raider sells like hotcakes. It'd be great if S-E's little American investment pays off for them, and Crystal keeps getting to make more games.
Title: Re: Eli Roth presents Lara Croft in National Lampoon's Japanese Vacation
Post by: Himu on February 26, 2013, 03:47:11 PM
I hope this Tomb Raider sells like hotcakes. It'd be great if S-E's little American investment pays off for them, and Crystal keeps getting to make more games.

Yup.

S-e needs to catch a break.
Title: Re: Eli Roth presents Lara Croft in National Lampoon's Japanese Vacation
Post by: Himu on February 26, 2013, 03:49:40 PM

TR1 >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Anniversary


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qoWjU8OAUaU?t=22s

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