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FESTIVAL ARCADIA MERGES FASHION AND VIDEOGAME INDUSTRIES WITH ‘VIRTUALLY FASHIONABLE’ – NOVEMBER 8, 2008
10 QUEBEC DESIGNERS OUTFIT LARA CROFT
FOR TOMB RAIDER: UNDERWORLD™ VIDEOGAME
Montréal, October 28, 2008 – In conjunction with Festival Arcadia, a Virtually Fashionable evening will be held at 9 p.m. on Saturday, November 8, at the Society for Arts and Technology [SAT].For this world first event that merges the fashion and videogame industries, ten of Quebec’s best-known fashion designers are creating costumes for famed videogame icon Lara Croft. Two of these outfits will be incorporated into Lara’s official wardrobe as downloadable content for Tomb Raider: Underworld™ post launch. At the show, Bodybag by Jude, Complexgeometries by Clayton Evans, Denis Gagnon, Helmer, Marie Saint Pierre, Philippe Dubuc, Tavân & Mitto, Travis Taddeo, Valérie Dumaine and Yso will unveil designs that have been made specifically for the heroine’s upcoming new adventure.
Attendees of Virtually Fashionable will get to see the designs on real life and virtual models as they strut down the catwalk to music mixed by event sound designer Frigid. After the show, a jury that includes Cynthia Cooper, Curator of the McCord Museum, Herby Moreau, host and journalist, Stephane Le Duc, Editor of Dress to Kill Magazine, and Sandrine Belleteste, fashion consultant, will decide on one outfit that will be incorporated into Lara’s official wardrobe, with the designer taking home a $3,000 purse. A second outfit will be chosen by the public and both will be made available for download via Xbox LIVE® (Marketplace for the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft®) so gamers will have the chance to play through the entire Tomb Raider: Underworld ™ experience in a new award-winning outfit.
“With the upcoming launch of the new Tomb Raider: Underworld™ game, we are sure this event will provide Quebec designers with international exposure,” noted Festival Arcadia producer François Décarie. “This unique event will give the public a good sense of how intimately the fashion arts are linked to the video and multimedia creation industry.”
The event is an initiative of the SAT and Festival Arcadia in collaboration with the Dress to Kill magazine, the City of Montréal, the Government of Québec and the McCord Museum. Tickets for the Virtually Fashionable evening are on sale for $25 on Ticketpro. For additional information about Festival Arcadia, please visit the website at www.festivalarcadia.com.
ABOUT FESTIVAL ARCADIA
Festival Arcadia is the most important public video game event in Canada. The Festival Arcadia has for mission to bring together fans of the digital culture, both novices and experts alike so they can discover the fantastic world of interactive entertainment while fostering contacts and communication among participants, in an environment that is worthy of the industry. Arcadia is a universe where fun is the only possible outcome.
ABOUT SOCIETY FOR ARTS AND TECHNOLOGY
Founded in 1996, the Society for Arts and Technology [SAT] is a transdisciplinary centre dedicated to research, creation, production, presentation, education and conservation in the field of digital culture. It brings together creators who work with digital technologies, fostering collaboration among diverse artistic and scientific disciplines, establishing partnerships with industry and educational institutions and promoting its members at home and abroad.
ABOUT EIDOS
Eidos Interactive Ltd, creators of some of the world's leading videogame properties, consists of several development studios including Crystal Dynamics, IO Interactive, Beautiful Game Studios and Eidos Montreal, plus sales and distribution offices in Europe and the US. The Group has a valuable portfolio of intellectual property including: Tomb Raider, Hitman, Deus Ex, Championship Manager and Just Cause. Eidos Interactive Ltd is part of SCi Entertainment Group Plc (SEG).
Tomb Raider: Underworld™ © Eidos Interactive Limited 2008. Tomb Raider, the Tomb Raider logo, Eidos and the Eidos logo are trademarks of Eidos Interactive Limited. Published by Eidos Interactive Limited. Co-published in North America by Eidos, Inc. and Warner Bros Home Entertainment, a division of Warner Bros. Home Entertainment Inc.
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Source: Festival Arcadia
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:D Proud to be a Quebecer, now! I hope I can go see it.
Wana b like Lara
28-10-08, 21:07
Oh yeah i saw that on Tombraider.com, i was going to post but couldn't be bothered! :D
sandygrimm
28-10-08, 21:07
I wonder how special :p
toxicraider
28-10-08, 21:11
Birthday suit ;)
Interesting concept...... too bad it means absolutley nothing to those that dont own an Xbox360....
Portugalraider
28-10-08, 21:25
and more exclusive DLC for xbox owners (but at least now it's only two outfits)
Legend of Lara
28-10-08, 21:27
Oh, I guess it's kinda intere...
...360 exclusive?
...
*turns on "don't care" mode*
Well this is coming after the "Microsoft came to us with the idea of extra downloadable levels" fiasco.......
Im really curious to hear what their ******** excuse is THIS time.......
Pretty soon theyre gunna announce that the game coming packaged is an XBOX360 exclusive..... if you want it on PS3 or PC, you get a blank disc in an unmarked jewelcase.....
xbox live DLC....how interesting......NOT
Well this is coming after the "Microsoft came to us with the idea of extra downloadable levels" fiasco.......
Im really curious to hear what their ******** excuse is THIS time.......
Pretty soon theyre gunna announce that the game coming packaged is an XBOX360 exclusive..... if you want it on PS3 or PC, you get a blank disc in an unmarked jewelcase.....
i wouldnt doubt one bit, publisher always want to reduce cost,and printing is one of the bigest after marketing,i'm surprised they haven't come up with a print your own cover esqueme.
More xbox live stuff?! COME ON!!!!!!!! :mad:
Legend of Lara
28-10-08, 21:47
More xbox live stuff?! COME ON!!!!!!!! :mad:
All €ido$ are doing is making their little game of playing favourites blatantly obvious.
Tomb of Legends
28-10-08, 21:48
360 exclusive again?
**** you Eidos. Sure you wanna release the game AT ALL for PS?
silver_wolf
28-10-08, 21:48
A second outfit will be chosen by the public and both will be made available for download via Xbox LIVE® (Marketplace for the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft®) so gamers will have the chance to play through the entire Tomb Raider: Underworld ™ experience in a new award-winning outfit.
what the hell??!! :hea: I usually don't care about outfits, but why the hell can't everyone get this??
Tomb of Legends
28-10-08, 21:52
This really makes me rethink the game. Because I bet later PS users will get royally screwed. When TRU needs a patch for a serious bug for PS3, 360 and PC...Guess who will miss out?
In time, this will become more serious me thinks. I dont care about the outfit, its just blatently obvious now that Eidos dont give a **** about anyone but Micro$oft.
EPIC fail again. ;)
AT least this time its only outfits. Not that big a deal
Although I'm not bothered about the DLC.. this just ticks my box. Seriously, I'm getting rather ****ed off. Microsoft rubbing it in Sonys face anyone? .. Yeah :rolleyes:.
I guess it's time Keir changes his avatar
EIDOS LOVES YOU to any of these:
£IDO$ LOVE$ MICRO$OFT
£IDO$ HATE$ PLAYSTATION 3 GAMERS
£IDO$ LOVE$ XBOX 360
:wve:
Lara Croft Fan Joe
28-10-08, 21:56
Another little extra we miss out on, thanks Eidos! Nice to see you are still shafting your customers.
I'd never pay to download an outfit, but christ Eidos, stop with the Microsoft fanfare already!
Legend of Lara
28-10-08, 21:56
I guess it's time Keir changes his avatar
EIDOS LOVES YOU to any of these:
£IDO$ LOVE$ MICRO$OFT
£IDO$ HATE£ PLAYSTATION 3 GAMERS
£IDO$ LOVE£ XBOX 360
:wve:
Or just plain:
£IDO$ JU$T DON'T CARE <3
Lara Croft Fan Joe
28-10-08, 21:57
I guess another deal was made with Micro****.
AT least this time its only outfits. Not that big a deal
Wait till end of year, dear. Something tells me this war is not finished yet. Just a chance Microsoft had to put Sony down to their knees, in thinking that Lara was a PlayStation girl.... *sighs* What happened to you, Eidos?? Money let you all blind?? That is worst blindness.
:wve:
New outfits!! I've been wanting outfits as DLC on XBOX LIVE since the day Legend was released. This is awesome. I'll be sure to buy both. I hope they make other outfits for XBL. :)
Pff. £id0$ strikes again. ;)
Nenya awakens
28-10-08, 22:01
""pictures microsoft rubbing there hands together and laughing Evily""
oh well, doesnt suprise me in the slightest. i still dont know if i'm going to buy an xbox or not
toxicraider
28-10-08, 22:02
Is the first one on all versions?
Wow. I guess Jay and Keir probably hates me right now for posting such a "positive" news. :D
*go hide*
People must bear in mind, that Sony didn't even bother doing a small move toward Eidos.... It's as much as their fault, as Eidos' fault.
Nenya awakens
28-10-08, 22:03
I wouldnt say it's a bad negative thing.... it's just.. dissapointing i guess..
Legend of Lara
28-10-08, 22:03
Is the first one on all versions?
Nope. Both are XBL exclusive, obviously.
We have a right to know! I say we march up to Eidos with a good ol' fashioned mob consisting of yells, fire and pitched forks. :hea:
AT least this time its only outfits. Not that big a dealThis time.. :rolleyes:
Poke Warrior
28-10-08, 22:08
Do we have to pay for else new outfits?
AT least this time its only outfits. Not that big a deal
YA IT IS A BIG DEAL:mad: NOT THE FACT THAT WE DONT GET EXTRA OUFETS BUT THE FACT THAT EDIOS IS PLAYING FAVORITS:mad::hea:
Wow interesting. Since Lara isn't a barbie, I shall have to pass. :p
Poke Warrior
28-10-08, 22:12
So when do we get to vote? :D
I would like fashion out of my TR experience thank you very much.
Thanks for the sellout, Eidos.
Birthday suit ;) I'm with you. :mis:
Black boxed? :p
Though I don't care much for the xbox exclusiveness, I think the idea is really cool. It sounds like one of the challenges on Project Runway! :cln:
Psychos'Я'Us
28-10-08, 22:17
First 2 EXCLUSIVE downloadable episodes for Xbox 360 and now 2 EXCLUSIVE outfits? WTF?! :hea:
Seriously, this is just retarded, I understand Eidos needs money and stuff but c'mon! It's not fair, we, the PS3 players deserve the same content the 360 players are getting! :mad:
And besides, wouldn't Eidos make even more money with DLC for the PS3 too?
Wait till end of year, dear. Something tells me this war is not finished yet. Just a chance Microsoft had to put Sony down to their knees, in thinking that Lara was a PlayStation girl.... *sighs* What happened to you, Eidos?? Money let you all blind?? That is worst blindness.
:wve:
What with this PS girl BS ? Us PCers made Lara famous !! cos she was diferent from all the mindless macho crap on pc, i doubt TR would had such recognition if it was never released on PC.
Legend of Lara
28-10-08, 22:20
First 2 EXCLUSIVE downloadable episodes for Xbox 360 and now 2 EXCLUSIVE outfits? WTF?! :hea:
Seriously, this is just retarded, I understand Eidos needs money and stuff but c'mon! It's not fair, we, the PS3 players deserve the same content the 360 players are getting! :mad:
And besides, wouldn't Eidos make even more money with DLC for the PS3 too?
EX ACT LY!
Mi***$oft "approaching them with a ridiculously unfair deal for 6 additional hours" is one thing but not even giving us the option for anything downloadable is just cruel!
EX ACT LY!
Mi***$oft "approaching them with a ridiculously unfair deal for 6 additional hours" is one thing but not even giving us the option for anything downloadable is just cruel!
I don't think Microsoft cares.
They just want to see Sony dies, they'll try to rob all their exclusive if they could.
Crazy what business can do, huh?
Psychos'Я'Us
28-10-08, 22:22
This is really unfair. It's like they're putting down the PS3 players. We didn't get the demo and we don't get DLC.
Legend of Lara
28-10-08, 22:24
I don't think Microsoft cares.
They just want to see Sony dies, they'll try to rob all their exclusive if they could.
Crazy what business can do, huh?
I'm not talking about Mi***$oft. I'm talking about €ido$. It's €ido$ who don't give the slightest hint of a damn about us!
I'm not talking about Mi***$oft. I'm talking about €ido$. It's €ido$ who don't give the slightest hint of a damn about us!
Well, I would like to blame Eidos just as much as you, honestly, but I don't think it really is their fault in someway. Sure, they're not angel... But they needed this money, of that I'm sure. I think they had heavy pressure.
The problem is that it really is a pain in the ass for some users, and I completely understand that.
Psychos'Я'Us
28-10-08, 22:27
Well, I would like to blame Eidos just as much as you, honestly, but I don't think it really is their fault in someway. Sure, they're not angel... But they needed this money, of that I'm sure. I think they had heavy pressure.
The problem is that it really is a pain in the ass for some users, and I completely understand that.
Well wouldn't they get even more money with DLC for the PS3 too?
Eidos is full of ****.
Legend of Lara
28-10-08, 22:28
Well wouldn't they get even more money with DLC for the PS3 too?
Eidos is full of ****.
That's my point! They could! But the fact they won't even bother is a sign of them playing teh favourites.
Poke Warrior
28-10-08, 22:29
First 2 EXCLUSIVE downloadable episodes for Xbox 360 and now 2 EXCLUSIVE outfits? WTF?! :hea:
Seriously, this is just retarded, I understand Eidos needs money and stuff but c'mon! It's not fair, we, the PS3 players deserve the same content the 360 players are getting! :mad:
And besides, wouldn't Eidos make even more money with DLC for the PS3 too?
Then get Sony to do something then!....
Well wouldn't they get even more money with DLC for the PS3 too?
Eidos is full of ****.
I just think the check was humongous.... It probably made them go:
http://78.img.v4.skyrock.net/787/fredou27/pics/1276324934_small.jpg
This suxs.
I wonder why everybody is so mad at Edios & Microsoft. Sony is as much to blame as Edios & Microsoft.
Proub to be from QUEBEC !
Normally Tomb Raider do not have a lot of exposure in Canada, that is cool.
:jmp:
Wow. I guess Jay and Keir probably hates me right now for posting such a "positive" news. :D
*go hide*
People must bear in mind, that Sony didn't even bother doing a small move toward Eidos.... It's as much as their fault, as Eidos' fault.
1. Not your fault......
2. Im tired of hearing that excuse.... Eidos should have pushed something like this to be available to its ENTIRE fanbase..... and I dont believe Sony would say, "No thanks, were not interested in releasing DLC for a game that will sell hundreds of thousands of copies".
That's my point! They could! But the fact they won't even bother is a sign of them playing teh favourites.
This reply isn't just for you Legend of Lara, it's for all people complaining and claiming Eidos hates them.
Sorry guys, your actually embarassing yourselves. You think a big company like Eidos has personally grudges against fans who play on PS3 and PC.
First of all.. That's just stupid.
Second of all.. They're making these games for money, you know to pay their employees who can then go home, feed their families, live normal lives ect..
It's strictly business. Microsoft is doing what's called "Hostile Take Over".. Maybe that's a bit extreme. But they are trying to get the biggest share of the market.
Clearly your just ****ed cause you people aren't getting what you want and want to have someone to blame and point fingers at.
When in reality it's the company producing the game who wants to keep doing what they do so they are dealing with Microsoft.
1. Not your fault......
2. Im tired of hearing that excuse.... Eidos should have pushed something like this to be available to its ENTIRE fanbase..... and I dont believe Sony would say, "No thanks, were not interested in releasing DLC for a game that will sell hundreds of thousands of copies".
"No thanks, we now have Lara without boobs, aka Nathan Drake, and guess what? Gamer loves him even more, now!" ---- this is probably what they would have said.
Psychos'Я'Us
28-10-08, 22:34
This reply isn't juts for you Legend of Lara, it's for all people complaining and claiming Eidos hates them.
Sorry guys, your actually embarassing yourselves. You think a big company like Eidos has personally grudges against fans who play on PS3 and PC.
First of all.. That's just stupid.
Second of all.. They're making these games for money, you know to pay their employees who can then go home, feed their families, live normal lives ect..
It's strictly business. Microsoft is doing what's called "Hostile Take Over".. Maybe that's a bit extreme. But they are trying to get the biggest share of the market.
Clearly your just ****ed cause you people aren't getting what you want and want to have someone to blame and point fingers at.
That's where your post fails. If they're making these games for money why don't they give the PS3 users the same content the 360 users are getting? It would bring them even more money.
Psychos'Я'Us
28-10-08, 22:37
Then get Sony to do something then!....
Yeah, let's write a bunch of angry letters and see where that gets us...I'll tell you where...nowhere. Sony don't really care either but I'm sure that if Eidos proposed DLC for PS3 they wouldn't have refused it.
Legend of Lara
28-10-08, 22:38
Then get Sony to do something then!....
Perhaps you missed it, but a member here (dinahcat, if I'm not mistaken) mailed Sony about this mess and she got an automated reply. :rolleyes:
I'm not a 360 owner, but a couple of outfits are hardly anything to be missing out on. I'll be missing out on PC and PS3 with the rest of you. ;)
This is a great idea. It gives these designers attention for their work and it alleviates some of Eidos' money issues. A smart choice on behalf of both parties, and it'll give Lara the attention she deserves as well.
Yeah, let's write a bunch of angry letters and see where that gets us...I'll tell you where...nowhere. Sony don't really care either but I'm sure that if Eidos proposed DLC for PS3 they wouldn't have refused it.
Someone at Eidos said they tried to talk with them, but Sony never responded. ;)
That's where your post fails. If they're making these games for money why don't they give the PS3 users the same content the 360 users are getting? It would bring them even more money.
Because Microsoft has been faster and made a deal to get exclusives content to their console.
Doing different exclusive content without being paid by Sony would be dangerous (with the contract between Eidos and Microsoft + the cost of making these levels).
TRhalloween
28-10-08, 22:47
I'm getting tired of this.
Oh not Eidos being unfair.
But "fans" constantly blaming Eidos and Microsoft and abusing the angry smiley button (:mad::mad::mad::mad:)
Stop making up your own little stories like "Eidos is doing this because they don't like their fans and only want money".
They made a deal with a company who had a keen idea and decided to make a move.
OH but I know how painful it must be for a console to have exclusive material. Quite a few TR games were console exclusives but that doesn't matter. But OUTFITS?! They've gone too far.
Acting like babies wont benefit you.
And you may as well reply to this post saying "Epic Fail!" or something and see how many "lol" comments you will generate.
That's where your post fails. If they're making these games for money why don't they give the PS3 users the same content the 360 users are getting? It would bring them even more money.
No that's where you fail.
Currently there are a lot more XBOX 360's in homes around the world then PS3's.
Microsoft has also got a lot more money then sony so they can support and finance Tomb Raider a lot more then what Eidos would get from PS3 DLC in the long run.
It's not as simple as product for money like you seem to think. It's not one for one. There are a lot of variables and factors.
Currently the amount of money Eidos is recieving from their contract with microsoft most likely doubles or triples what they would make if they did not have the contract with microsoft and DLC was on PS3 as well as 360.
It's not as simple as..
DLC on XBOX - X amount of money
DLC on PS3 - X amount of money
Meaning they get more money. It doesn't work like that.
Currently it's probably..
DLC on XBOX - X amount of money
Contract with Microsoft - 3x amount of money
There are such thing as financial planners. That's their job. They wouldn't have taken the contract with Microsoft if they would lose out on money opportunitys in the future. They aren't stupid contrary to what you and a lot of others think.
No that's where you fail.
Currently there are a lot more XBOX 360's in homes around the world then PS3's.
Microsoft has also got a lot more money then sony so they can support and finance Tomb Raider a lot more then what Eidos would get from PS3 DLC in the long run.
It's not as simple as product for money like you seem to think. It's not one for one. There are a lot of variables and factors.
Currently the amount of money Eidos is recieving from their contract with microsoft most likely doubles or triples what they would make if they did not have the contract with microsoft and DLC was on PS3 as well as 360.
It's not as simple as..
DLC on XBOX - X amount of money
DLC on PS3 - X amount of money
Meaning they get more money. It doesn't work like that.
Currently it's probably..
DLC on XBOX - X amount of money
Contract with Microsoft - 3x amount of money
There are such thing as financial planners. That's their job. They wouldn't have taken the contract with Microsoft if they would lost out on money opportunitys in the future. They aren't stupid contrary to what you and a lot of others think.
:vlol: :vlol: :vlol: :vlol::vlol: :vlol::vlol: :vlol::vlol: :vlol::vlol: :vlol::vlol: :vlol:
Trigger_happy
28-10-08, 22:49
I'm not a 360 owner, but a couple of outfits are hardly anything to be missing out on. I'll be missing out on PC and PS3 with the rest of you. ;)
This is a great idea. It gives these designers attention for their work and it alleviates some of Eidos' money issues. A smart choice on behalf of both parties, and it'll give Lara the attention she deserves as well.
Not from me it won't. I assume that Eidos though we'd all roll over and accept what they are doing: I'm not. All excitement I had for the game has gone: I'm not giving Eidos my money just so they can stick me next tim. If I get the game, I'm getting it off of Ebay- I'll give my money back to someone ekse.
I'm getting tired of this.
Oh not Eidos being unfair.
But "fans" constantly blaming Eidos and Microsoft and abusing the angry smiley button (:mad::mad::mad::mad:)
Stop making up your own little stories like "Eidos is doing this because they don't like their fans and only want money".
They made a deal with a company who had a keen idea and decided to make a move.
OH but I know how painful it must be for a console to have exclusive material. Quite a few TR games were console exclusives but that doesn't matter. But OUTFITS?! They've gone too far.
Acting like babies wont benefit you.
And you may as well reply to this post saying "Epic Fail!" or something and see how many "lol" comments you will generate.
You'd feel our pain if you were a PS3 player. :(
(Are yah?)
Psychos'Я'Us
28-10-08, 22:51
Not from me it won't. I assume that Eidos though we'd all roll over and accept what they are doing: I'm not. All excitement I had for the game has gone: I'm not giving Eidos my money just so they can stick me next tim. If I get the game, I'm getting it off of Ebay- I'll give my money back to someone ekse.
If we don't deserve DLC then Eidos doesn't deserve out money :o
You'd feel our pain if you were a PS3 player. :(
(Are yah?)
I am a PC gamer, I won't get the DLC and the outfit. All I get is the demo on Friday + the game on the 18th.
And I still agree with TRhalloween. You're mostly overreacting.
This reply isn't just for you Legend of Lara, it's for all people complaining and claiming Eidos hates them.
Sorry guys, your actually embarassing yourselves. You think a big company like Eidos has personally grudges against fans who play on PS3 and PC.
First of all.. That's just stupid.
Second of all.. They're making these games for money, you know to pay their employees who can then go home, feed their families, live normal lives ect..
It's strictly business. Microsoft is doing what's called "Hostile Take Over".. Maybe that's a bit extreme. But they are trying to get the biggest share of the market.
Clearly your just ****ed cause you people aren't getting what you want and want to have someone to blame and point fingers at.
When in reality it's the company producing the game who wants to keep doing what they do so they are dealing with Microsoft.
I have to say that I agree with this, although I can understand why people would be annoyed.
At least for the pc players you can mod your own outfits, so I'm sure you can make similar ones, and more as well. That's got to be better than a couple of downloadable outfits on the xbox :tmb:
Different consoles are always given more attention at one time or another. Either way though, it's not the end of the world, the game is the most important thing and we're all getting that, regardless of platform! :D
TRhalloween
28-10-08, 23:03
You'd feel our pain if you were a PS3 player. :(
(Are yah?)
No, but I doubt I'll even be playing the downloadable content. I really want to play it but I'll get over it since it's not such a big deal. It's a very small part of someone's life.:o
If we don't deserve DLC then Eidos doesn't deserve out money :o
That's not why it's exclusive.
It's because Microsoft asked Eidos.
It's not like Eidos is going to approach Sony and say "Many fans are unhappy about the DLC being exclusive so give us some money and we'll give you the content"
ajrich17901
28-10-08, 23:04
Honestly dont care, they can keep the barbie outfits:wve:
Not from me it won't. I assume that Eidos though we'd all roll over and accept what they are doing: I'm not. All excitement I had for the game has gone: I'm not giving Eidos my money just so they can stick me next tim. If I get the game, I'm getting it off of Ebay- I'll give my money back to someone ekse.
Eidos isn't trying to "stick it" to anyone. They're doing what is best for their company. They know people are upset, but they have to float the company right now. There's not enough money to fanservice everyone. Building video games is expensive, not to mention running the entire company, the traveling expenses, and the advertising expenses.
Eidos are real people with home lives and kids and worries of their own. They're doing their jobs and some of them are doing more than they were ever asked. Jay does not get paid to be here. He listens to us praise and complain because he enjoys being here/having a relationship with the fans. That's awesome.
The people at Microsoft are just doing their jobs too. They're investing in TR because they feel it's important. They're not trying to shaft you either.
I'm sorry you feel that way, but things just happen. I don't expect you to roll over and accept it, but I do expect you to open your mind and have some understanding. It's unfortunate and like you, I'm being left out as well -- but I can understand it isn't personal. People are doing their jobs. To get paid. To pay their bills. To live their lives.
Eidos isn't trying to "stick it" to anyone. They're doing what is best for their company. They know people are upset, but they have to float the company right now. There's not enough money to fanservice everyone. Building video games is expensive, not to mention running the entire company, the traveling expenses, and the advertising expenses.
Eidos are real people with home lives and kids and worries of their own. They're doing their jobs and some of them are doing more than they were ever asked. Jay does not get paid to be here. He listens to us praise and complain because he enjoys being here/having a relationship with the fans. That's awesome.
The people at Microsoft are just doing their jobs too. They're investing in TR because they feel it's important. They're not trying to shaft you either.
I'm sorry you feel that way, but things just happen. I don't expect you to roll over and accept it, but I do expect you to open your mind and have some understanding. It's unfortunate and like you, I'm being left out as well -- but I can understand it isn't personal. People are doing their jobs. To get paid. To pay their bills. To live their lives.
Amazing post :tmb:
Very well said.
I think the idea of this is really ridiculous. :vlol: Honestly, who's going to buy outfits for Lara on XBL? :p Although, I can appreciate the fact that Lara's getting the star treatment with her authentic designer outfits. :D
da tomb raider!
28-10-08, 23:22
Exclusive outfits? I'm green with envy.
As I've suggested above, I don't care about outfits, but this really shows you how Eidos don't give a dead cuss about their customers. After all the negative feedback they got regarding the 360 exclusive DLC, you'd think they wouldn't do something like this again. Clearly not, though...
I think the idea of this is really ridiculous. :vlol: Honestly, who's going to buy outfits for Lara on XBL? :p Although, I can appreciate the fact that Lara's getting the star treatment with her authentic designer outfits. :D
You think they are there for no reason?
The sad truth is,that there are many people out there who really like this function.
I'm sure Eidos/Crystal did their homework about who their consumers are and what they want.;)
AHH! I can't wait! I bet the outfits are gonna be EPIC!
fanoflaracroft
28-10-08, 23:38
Special - i bet it's for the X360 players.
I think the idea of this is really ridiculous. :vlol: Honestly, who's going to buy outfits for Lara on XBL? :p Although, I can appreciate the fact that Lara's getting the star treatment with her authentic designer outfits. :D
Your's truly. A.K.A me.:)
Honestly dont care, they can keep the barbie outfits:wve:
haha :D
If only THIS was the exclusive content...
http://www.tombraiderforums.com/showthread.php?t=121457
This forum can be considered a microcosm of the hardcore TR fanbase.....
Sure a small amount of people who arent at the core of TRs fanbase will buy this downloadable content....
But considering that only around 23% of hardcore TR fans were plannin on playing Underworld on the 360, it doesnt seem smart to me.
Q. Whos going to spend $10 on alternate outfits for Lara Croft???
A. Hardcore TR fans.......(unfortunatley 70% of them will buy TRU on PS3 or PC.....)
Dosent make a lot of sense to me...
I honestly thought this would go with the PSN OR the PC even....whatever I'm still alive. But I think I speak for a few when I say they're not happy about what they're hearing.
spelunking
29-10-08, 01:24
http://www.tombraiderforums.com/showthread.php?t=121457
This forum can be considered a microcosm of the hardcore TR fanbase.....
Sure a small amount of people who arent at the core of TRs fanbase will buy this downloadable content....
But considering that only around 23% of hardcore TR fans were plannin on playing Underworld on the 360, it doesnt seem smart to me.
Q. Whos going to spend $10 on alternate outfits for Lara Croft???
A. Hardcore TR fans.......(unfortunatley 70% of them will buy TRU on PS3 or PC.....)
Dosent make a lot of sense to me...
Does it seem smarter or make any more sense that they're only offering extra levels (6 hours' gameplay) to that 23% and screwing over the rest?
Does it seem smarter or make any more sense that they're only offering extra levels (6 hours' gameplay) to that 23% and screwing over the rest?
It's buisness, they are getting more money in the long run. We're just not seeing it at face value because we don't have all the numbers. They aren't stupid, they wouldn't be dealing with Microsoft if it was going to cost them financially.
spelunking
29-10-08, 01:29
It's buisness, they are getting more money in the long run. We're just not seeing it at face value because we don't have all the numbers. They aren't stupid, they wouldn't be dealing with Microsoft if it was going to cost them financially.
If that's the case for the exclusive levels, then it would also be the case for the outfits.
Consequently, they could have offered true add-on stuff like outfits as the exclusive DLC and provided the game to everyone on all platforms.
*laralover*
29-10-08, 02:05
Geesh i guese nothing else gets any extras :rolleyes: The outfits are stupid though i wouldnt even pay for that maybe the extra levels though.
Birthday suit ;)
lol. Nice suggestion.
The_Arimaspian
29-10-08, 02:14
:vlol:
I'm sorry, but really? Lara Croft: Supermodel?
Just when I thought it might be safe again to tell people I'm a Tomb Raider fan without being embarassed....
I have a sneaking suspicions that few but the most hardcore TR fans will be paying to download them, though. Or will even if they are free.
http://www.tombraiderforums.com/showthread.php?t=121457
This forum can be considered a microcosm of the hardcore TR fanbase.....
Sure a small amount of people who arent at the core of TRs fanbase will buy this downloadable content....
But considering that only around 23% of hardcore TR fans were plannin on playing Underworld on the 360, it doesnt seem smart to me.
Q. Whos going to spend $10 on alternate outfits for Lara Croft???
A. Hardcore TR fans.......(unfortunatley 70% of them will buy TRU on PS3 or PC.....)
Dosent make a lot of sense to me...
Well if it is an XBox Live exclusive Microsoft obviously believe they have enough Tomb Raider players to make it worth while, its their money and they do seem to know how to make a profit. Besides it seems it is not the hardcore fans who are most interested in extra outfits, but the casual players, most of whom would never sign up on a forum.
Obviously some people are mad with another X360 exclusive, but I'm looking foward to see the outfits :D and I will buy them for sure
Obviously some people are mad with another X360 exclusive, but I'm looking foward to see the outfits :D and I will buy them for sure
well can you put yourself in our place? WOuldnt you be mad if you didnt have an xbox?
Ryan Croft
29-10-08, 08:49
Just save some money and buy you one :D
Just save some money and buy you one :D
easy for you to say :rolleyes:
I don't really care about new outfits to be honest, besides nothing can surprise me now, Eidos could announce that the PS3 version had been canceled & I don't think I'd feel strongly either way.:vlol:
What can I say apart from enjoy dressing Lara up to those few that have access.;)
Well, what can I say - not too surprising actually.
At least this time I don't care at all - dressing lara up in "award winning outfits" is not that kind of game experience I expect, when I play Tomb Raider.
But hey, those of you who are lucky enough to have an X360 and acutally care: Enjoy!
Lara_Zoz2006
29-10-08, 09:36
Just save some money and buy you one :D
I dont think thats the point here, our point is imagine how let down we feel everything has gone to xbox 360 and nothing to ps3, im not strating a row im just saying this in a nice way, just put urself in our shoes for a moment think how let down u would feel
Ryan Croft
29-10-08, 10:15
after all the game was developed on 360 and is ported to PS3 (nixxes software)
So, If you bought a PS3 for TRU, you made the wrong choice because it is made for 360
It's buisness, they are getting more money in the long run. We're just not seeing it at face value because we don't have all the numbers. They aren't stupid, they wouldn't be dealing with Microsoft if it was going to cost them financially.
I think it's the other way around, I think this deal is better for them in the short term. Long term, they might feel the blow of PC+PS people who simply won't bother.
:vlol:
I'm sorry, but really? Lara Croft: Supermodel?
Just when I thought it might be safe again to tell people I'm a Tomb Raider fan without being embarassed....
I have a sneaking suspicions that few but the most hardcore TR fans will be paying to download them, though. Or will even if they are free.
Yes I agree! I honestly don't think I would PAY to buy extra costumes for a character I wasn't even a fan of...
But yes, fashion designers and Lara Croft is borderline ridiculous... :o
xXhayleyroxXx
29-10-08, 10:32
@ Ryan Croft
^^^^ umm but tomb raider has always been associated with sony....
remember the angel of darkness interview?
im sure lara said something like that.
And really? i've never heard that, i'm buying a ps3 because
1. the controls are easier for me since i've been a playstation lover since i was really young
2. i like the look of the ps3 better
i still thinks its unfair
I'm not getting at you by the way, i'm just having my say :)
:hug:
If the Lara's Wardrobe collection can be downloadable and expandable, isn't this good news for our talented modders as they no longer have to "overwrite" certain outfits in order to play theirs?
But yes, fashion designers and Lara Croft is borderline ridiculous... :o
You didn't saw when Lara apperead on The Face magazine, don't you? ;)
She's been related to fashion designers since 1997! ("Black bikini by Gucci. Red and black print dress by Jean Colonna. Black jacket and trousers by Alexander McQueen")
http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u252/kcmraz/Tomb%20Raider/TheFace_2.jpg
http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u252/kcmraz/Tomb%20Raider/TheFace_3.jpg
http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u252/kcmraz/Tomb%20Raider/TheFace_4.jpg
ajrich17901
29-10-08, 10:47
You didn't saw when Lara apperead on The Face magazine, don't you? ;)
She's been related to fashion designers since 1997! ("Black bikini by Gucci. Red and black print dress by Jean Colonna. Black jacket and trousers by Alexander McQueen")
http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u252/kcmraz/Tomb%20Raider/TheFace_2.jpg
http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u252/kcmraz/Tomb%20Raider/TheFace_3.jpg
http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u252/kcmraz/Tomb%20Raider/TheFace_4.jpg
Bwah i remember them from when i was younger O_o creepyness
The FACE Magazine was a general culture magazine & not a fashion magazine, although fashion was covered in it.;)
You didn't saw when Lara apperead on The Face magazine, don't you? ;)
She's been related to fashion designers since 1997! ("Black bikini by Gucci. Red and black print dress by Jean Colonna. Black jacket and trousers by Alexander McQueen")
http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u252/kcmraz/Tomb%20Raider/TheFace_2.jpg
http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u252/kcmraz/Tomb%20Raider/TheFace_3.jpg
http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u252/kcmraz/Tomb%20Raider/TheFace_4.jpg
THAT IS SO LAME. :vlol:
(though "9 mm gun by Uzi" is fun :D)
After the two exclusive levels on Xbox 360, now two exclusive outfits made by creators on Xbox 360... What's next ? :rolleyes:
I feel very deceived again honestly... :(
jeremyANDROGYNY
29-10-08, 13:56
It sucks that PS3 or PC players probably won't be getting the outfits but hey, at least Lara seems to be getting popular again. They're designing outfits for her, I remember the ones back in the 90s. I have the saved on my laptop. :D
I know, it's not the fact that we're missing out on outfits, it's just another thing on the list.:( Lets just hope the PS3 game is really as nice as they are in the screens we've seen.;)
I'm sure us PCers will be able to get the outfit if someone is good enough to hack it out of 360.
yeah i think so
or recreate
but still its so unfair
are the PC users **** or what?
bonus levels for PC would be easy to add aswell as new outfits for downloading
navinloveslara
29-10-08, 14:10
I know, it's not the fact that we're missing out on outfits, it's just another thing on the list.:( Lets just hope the PS3 game is really as nice as they are in the screens we've seen.;)
Keeping my fingers crossed:o!
I'm not extremely happy about the build-up right now, but in the end, it's the game that matters;).
Of course, a bit of extra stuff wouldn't hurt, but...:(
Kitty_pi314
29-10-08, 14:10
Its cool that this is happening Quebec! It would be a long drive from Southern Ontario....and school doesn't give me that time to spare :( Or I would be there in a heart beat.
On another note I do agree with the most of you with the whole download content thing....it only outfits that she be widely available to everyone. I know PC users will be able to mod theirs....but the people with Sony and Nintendo deserve a little something as well. Hopefully something will be worked out. :o
laracroft4eva
29-10-08, 14:30
What was that again? Oh right yeah for the 360!
I own both but hell am I favouring the 360 over the PS3.
Eido$ this is really getting ridiculous now!
I guess it's time Keir changes his avatar
EIDOS LOVES YOU to any of these:
£IDO$ LOVE$ MICRO$OFT
£IDO$ HATE$ PLAYSTATION 3 GAMERS
£IDO$ LOVE$ XBOX 360
:wve:
Exactly :mad:.
I just can't believe it. It's not really about the outfits. But they saw the reaction of the people after the 360 exclusive DLC was announced. And they just ignore it and continue with this crap.
**** YOU, EIDOS!
spelunking
29-10-08, 20:50
What more is there to say? I agree with NightWish, Encore, Alex Fly, and Zebra. What a buzz-kill.
Poke Warrior
29-10-08, 21:19
When do we get to see these outfits then and vote for them?
Exactly :mad:.
I just can't believe it. It's not really about the outfits. But they saw the reaction of the people after the 360 exclusive DLC was announced. And they just ignore it and continue with this crap.
**** YOU, EIDOS!
That was probably made a long time ago. ;)
*sarcasm* Oh, I'm sooooooooo excited...
Poke Warrior
29-10-08, 21:28
Does anyone know when its voting time? :D
Trigger_happy
29-10-08, 21:54
So really, as well as giving MS exclusivity over parts of the game, they are giving them exclusivity over the players as well? I take it us PS3 players will not get to vote on something we won't get?
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