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To the Fans, From the Fans.
This has been a little Work-in-Progress for a while, it's not fully completed but it's getting there. I asked a few fans, all for different reasons, to write a small essay on ten years of Tomb Raider - how it changed them, how it affected them and what it meant to them. And here they are for you to read and enjoy :).
Essay Index (http://www3.webng.com/anniversaryfaq/index.html), Rivendell's Essay (http://www3.webng.com/anniversaryfaq/Rivendell.html), Pipolinne's Essay (http://www3.webng.com/anniversaryfaq/pipolinne.html), Samsdad's Essay (http://www3.webng.com/anniversaryfaq/Samsdad.html), MickiZ88's Essay (http://www3.webng.com/anniversaryfaq/Mickiz88.html), Jin Uzuki's Article (http://www3.webng.com/anniversaryfaq/jin.html).
There's still more to come and hopefully some more of you would like to include something for the other fans :). Note: This will be moved towards the bottom of the FAQ so the main game information comes first. It is situated at the top for now because a lot of work has gone into these essays.
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Tomb Raider: Anniversary - What is it?
Inspired by the first Tomb Raider video-game, originally released in 1996, Lara Croft Tomb Raider: Anniversary is a totally new 2006 adventure for Lara, faithfully preserving the elements which made the original Tomb Raider such a classic.
Using an enhanced Tomb Raider Legend game engine, the graphics, technology, physics and engine bring Lara Croft's adventure and pursuit of a mystical artefact known only as the Scion right up to today's technology standards and will offer gamers a completely new gameplay experience.
The game is a remake of Tomb Raider, although it's not a 1:1 remake. Some areas are new.
The storyline of Anniversary.
After "discovering" the city of Vilcabamba in the mountains of Peru, Jacqueline Natla hires Lara Croft to find the three pieces of the Atlantean Scion. Years earlier, Lord Richard Croft had tried to do the same and now Lara is finishing what he started.
What are the moves in Anniversary?
Lara has retained many of her moves from Legend such as the auto-grab (which can be turned on and off at your liking), lateral jumping and grappling moves. The newest additions to Lara's repertoire is that she will be able to balance on narrow poles and she will also be able to use the grapple to climb and descend walls (think 'absailing'). Along with absailing, she can use the grapple to run along walls. Also, when Lara falls from a height into water she will go into a "dive bomb" instead of just normally falling. If Lara is attacked by an enemy, quickly tapping the "jump" button will allow Lara to recover more quickly.
Lara will also be able to access her journal which will include updates of what has happened and tips for those who want them.
Old friends and foes made new again.
The environment (or the levels for less posh people) could be your friend or foe in the original. Crystal Dynamics have remade the levels by including new paths - a challenging and easy way for some levels - and classic puzzles like the Lost Valley's cog puzzle have been given a redesign for a much bigger grand and scale and is now more logical in design (the waterfall actually powers the cogs to turn by using Legend's physics engine). According to Crystal Dynamics, Anniversary will have the biggest areas ever in any Tomb Raider game.
Also, the other foes of the game, the ferocious animals, have been given a graphical face (and body) lift and the AI of the enemies has been vastly improved (both from Tomb Raider, obviously, and Tomb Raider: Legend).
Most of the enemies will appear in swarms or packs like the bats, wolves and 'raptors. Bats will take one shot each to kill but will usually appear in a large swarm and the 'raptors taking much much more bullets before they fall.
The enemies now have a rage meter which Lara can use against them. When the rage meter is filled for an enemy, a small sign will flash above their heads and they will charge at Lara. If they hit her they will deal more damage to her. If, however, Lara dodges the attack before they hit her, she will be given the chance for a more damaging attack, usually a head shot which will kill them instantly.
The game will feature the multiple difficulty modes found in Legend. The 'Tomb Raider' difficulty will remove all hints, the auto-grab feature and more precise jumps will be needed.
The Quick Time Events (interactive cutscenes) return for Anniversary.
The reticules (red targets) from Legend return.
Colour me classic.
The Legend model of Lara has been given a tweak in the facial department to make her look slightly more like the original Lara.
For fans of the original (and who isn't?) the ring inventory is back in action complete with updates of those classic sounds as you turn around looking for those Dual Uzis, Pistols, Magnums or the Shotgun as they return as the only weapons of Anniversary.
And just like in the original there will be no vehicles. Crystal Dynamics are also keen to try and include the isolation atmosphere from the original game which they have been placing a lot of emphasis on.
Fans of swimming will be pleased to know that the underwater section have gotten more complex since Legend.
Croft Manor from Tomb Raider: Legend will make an appearence in place of the Classic mansion, although it's said to contain many references to the older model.
The secrets are back again in the form of relics and smaller artefacts but this time the special chime from Tomb Raider will accompany the finding of one. And in addition to this, the original music has been redone and updated, with microscores for each type of enemey to give it that extra flavour.
All the locations from the original have been merged together to give more fluid gameplay. This way, the levels aren't separated by load screens - only the different locations are.
Rumours...
Lara's Mansion has a bigger purporse than just a training level.
Jumps will be bigger than they were in Tomb Raider: Legend.
Jaywalker is a robot who will explode on the release date of TR:A.
What platforms will it be coming out on?
Playstation 2, Playstation Portable, PC and was recently announced for the Nintendo Wii.
There has been no word or any intention that the game will appear on any other consoles, nor made 'Next Gen'.
The PSP version will have a revised control system, it is unknown whether the PC and PS2 version will also get a control overhaul.
The PS2 version of Anniversary is really pushing to the system to its limits in its last year.
The Wii version will make use of the Wii's unique motion sensor controllers: The Wiimote and Nunchuck.
It's been ten years, will there be any bonus material?
Yes, there will be. There will be a director's commentary included with the game.
There will also be unlockable outfits including 'Bacon' Lara, the catsuit from Tomb Raider 3 and Tomb Raider Chronicles and the Tomb Raider II SOLA wetsuit. The original polygon model of Lara will also be unlockable after completing the game.
The PSP version will also see the return of the Wi-fi multiplayer PSP exclusive modes like Raid 'n' Seek. The PSP version will also feature exlcusive costumes, music and wallpapers amongst other things.
What is the release date of the Tomb Raider: Anniversary?
The game is to be released June 1st 2007 for Europe, June 5th 2007 for the USA, June 7th for Australasia and June 8th for Poland.
What about the 'Special Edition'?
The Collector's Edition will include a restrospective documentary on Tomb Raider; all the trailers for Anniversary; Lara renders, posters and advertisements from throughout the years; a gallery containing artwork, screenshots and renders from Anniversary and a collection of music from Legend and Anniversary. The Collector's Edition (CE) has so far been confirmed for the the whole of Europe, New Zealand and Australia. Note: The CE may be exclusive to specific retailers depending on the country you live in and are of limited stock.
What characters will be in Tomb Raider: Anniversary?
Lara Croft - Lara Croft, the british aristocrat who rebelled against her upper class life to become an archaeologist-adventurer. Famous for finding artefacts such as "The Dagger of Xian", "The Hand of Rathmore", "The Philosopher's Stone" and "Excalibur", we, the players, return to her first adventure to find out, how ten years later, she is known as video gaming's leading lady.
Keeley Hawes (http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0369954/) returns as the voice of Ms. Lara Croft. She voiced Lara in Tomb Raider: Legend and has had guest spots in The Vicar of Dibley and starred in After Thomas.
Jacqueline Natla -The CEO of Natla Industries. She hires Lara Croft to search for three pieces of the artefact "The Scion". Natla, however, is not all she seems...
Official renders of Natla will be appearing sometime soon, keep your eyes open!
Natla will be voiced by Grey DeLisle (http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0217221/) who has experience in other video games such as Doom 3: Resurrection of Evil, X-Men: The Official Game, Ice Age 2: The Meltdown and Scooby Doo! Unmasked.
Tihocan and Qualopec - Two of the three Atlantean rulers. They imprisoned the third Atlantean ruler and hold pieces of the Scion within their tombs.
Tihocan's voice will be provided by Steven Blum (http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0089710/). His can be heard in: Just Cause, Metal Gear Solid: Portable Ops and Resistance: Fall of Man.
Qualopec's voice actor is Alistair Duncan (http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0241885/) who's voice credits include the previous Tomb Raider installment Tomb Raider: Legend and Onimusha: Dawn of Dreams.
Larson and Pierre DuPont are two of the five mercenaries that Natla has hired for personal reasons. They are also 'experienced' Tomb Raiders. When Natla wants something done, it is Larson and Pierre who she trusts most to get it done. Official renders of Larson and Pierre will be released sometime soon. Keep a lookout. You can find an unofficial, but real, render of Larson here: Larson Render (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v87/23456/larson_scan.jpg).
Larson's voice will be provided by Dave Wittenberg (http://www.imdb.com/name/nm1043186/). His voice credits include: Devil May Cry 3, Dead Rising and The Lord of the Rings: The Battle for Middle-Earth II. Pierre is being voiced by Jim Ward.
Winston, though he doesn't make his first appeareance until Tomb Raider II, will appear in the mansion as usual.
He is voiced by Alan Shearman (http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0790474/) who has worked on films such as Happy Feet and John Tucker Must Die.
Zip and Alister - Lara's assistants from Tomb Raider: Legend - have been done away for Anniversary but will be back for the next-generation Tomb Raider 8.
Additional characters are KOLD voiced by Dave Fennoy (http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0271965/), an unknown character believed to be another Atlantean ruler or the name of Natla's Cowboy mercenary, KID voiced by Phil Tanzini (http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0849910/) who rides his Skateboard in Natla's Mines and Lara's Peruvian Guide voiced by Dave Beron (http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0078588/).
Who is the model for Anniversary?
Karima Adebibe returns as the model for Anniversary. However, she is not the only model to return to celebrate the ten years of Tomb Raider and Lara Croft.
You can find a photoshoot of 5 of the models (Jill De Jong, Nell McAndrew, Lara Weller, Lucy Clark and Karima Adebibe) here: Lara Croft Tomb Raider: Anniversary Lara Croft Model Photoshoot (http://www.tombraiderchronicles.com/tombraideranniversary/laracroft_models_01.html).
How much of the game is completed?
The game has went "Gold" and is being mass produced. Yup, it's coming soon!
Any possibility of a Tomb Raider II remake?
The question has been raised by the Crystal Dynamics team. While they are not working on it, there is a possibility that Tomb Raider II may get remade.
What's this about a leaked trailer?
The trailer - embargoed by Eidos - was the remake trailer of Tomb Raider by previous Tomb Raider developers Core Design. Core were originally intended to remake TR1 on PSP, PS2 and PC but their version was cancelled (reasons unknown). The Core trailer found its way onto the internet, most likely by train, was discovered and put up to debate by fans as to whether it was real or fake. As you probably know from reading this paragraph, it was real.
Eidos found out and they embargoed it and later released a press release stating that an Anniversary Edition was being made but it was being developed by Lara Croft Tomb Raider: Legend developers Crystal Dynamics.
Special Thanks to:
UNDERTAKER, Jaywalker, Rivendell, tlr_online, AnthonyShock1515, Bonez & to those who have contributed and replied to the FAQ!
Sources:
Tomb Raider Chronicles, Tomb Raider Forums, Eidos, Playstation Magazine US, Official Playstation 2 Magazine UK, PLAY, Game Informer, Official Playstaion 2 Magazine US, Game Industry, IGN.com, Gamespot.com, 1up.com, Eurogamer.net, Official Playstation Portable Magazine, AOL
Websites:
Tomb Raider Anniversary Microsite (http://www.tombraiderchronicles.com/tombraideranniversary/index.html), Official Tomb Raider: Anniversary Website (http://www.tombraider.com/anniversary/index.html)
Lara Croft Tomb Raider: Anniversary Reviews and Review Scores:
GamesDay: 96%
Italian GamesRadar: 9.5/10
Official Spanish Playstation Magazine: 9.3/10
German Play3: 91%
Official Playstation Magazine: 9/10
Gamesmaster: 88%
German GamePro: 87%
Play Magazine: 85%
French Playstation 2 Magazine: 17/20
PC Zone Magazine 8.3/10
Gamers TV: 4/5
French Jeux Vidéo Magazine: 16/20
Official UK Playstation 2 Magazine: 8/10
Tilt.tv: 8/10
French Joystick Magazine 8/10
PC Jeux: 7.8/10
Edge: 7/10
GamesTM Magazine: 6/10
Lara Croft Tomb Raider: Anniversary Demo:
Available Now:
Tomb Raider: Anniversary PC Demo (http://www.tombraiderchronicles.com/tombraideranniversary/demo.html).
Anniversary controls:
PS2
Move Lara: Left Analogue Stick
Move Camera: Right Analogue Stick
Jump: X
Roll: Circle
Interact/Action: Triangle
Grapple: Square
Inventory: Select
Pause: Start
Large Medipack: Up D-pad
Small Medipack: Down D-pad
Draw Guns: L1
Shoot: R1
Centre Camera: L2
Manual Grab: R2
Official Music:
Official Anniversary Theme (http://www.tombraiderchronicles.com/tombraideranniversary/soundtrack.html)
Official Trailer(s):
First Official Anniversary Trailer (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7PFIhhjBsqg), Second Official Anniversary Trailer (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bdntu3g_ENo)
Gameplay Videos:
Peru, Outside Caves (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vMvKvdmcP6o)
Peru, Caves (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PtdBnz6Lxtw)
Official Screenshots and Concept Art:
HQ Screenshots (http://www.tombraiderchronicles.com/tombraideranniversary/screenshots.html)
PSP Screenshots (http://www.tombraiderchronicles.com/tombraideranniversary/screenshots_psp_01.html)
Official Concept Artwork (http://www.tombraiderchronicles.com/tombraideranniversary/concept_01.html)
Fan Art:
Rivendell
Valley Waterfall (http://www.myimagehub.com/files/447/TRAE1.jpg), Atlantic Monster (http://www.myimagehub.com/files/447/TRAE2.jpg), Atlantic Monster 2 (http://www.myimagehub.com/files/447/TRAE3.jpg), Valley Temple (http://www.myimagehub.com/files/447/TRAE4.jpg), Waterfall (http://www.myimagehub.com/files/447/TRAE5.jpg)
tha_mattser
Lara's Evolution (http://www.myimagehub.com/files/447/traefaq.jpg)
Everything seems to be there!
I suggest it be made a sticky :tmb: And I've never suggested that before!
Yuna´s Wish
22-07-06, 17:03
It´s a good summary!:tmb: I agree with Rivendell...Sticky
Thanks Rivendell and Yuna's Wish :hug: And thanks to all underneath if anymore post :D*hugs downwards*
mizuno_suisei
22-07-06, 17:13
The trailer can still be found... Hey you, there's a tube, watch out!
:vlol: :vlol: :vlol: That kinda gives it away :p
A definate sticky :)
tha_mattster
22-07-06, 17:15
lay it out better :ton:
[EDIT: nice work :D ]
ROFL! :vlol: This thread should be stickied.:)
[A pretty picture will soon find its way here but for now you'll have to deal with this message]
The first screenshot perhaps? :whi:
:vlol: :vlol: :vlol: That kinda gives it away :p
A definate sticky :)
Shhhhhh, don't tell them, they might find out... :p
lay it out better
Dizzone. The original layout was always weird looking, then you posted and I saw why. I hadn't centred it and it wasn't colourful. So, thanks :D
ROFL! This thread should be stickied.
:hug:
The first screenshot perhaps?
Maybe I could convince Eidos... I could give them money, they seem to like that, LoL.
Sp: lemme=let me
:tea:
And to all who said it should be sticked (which was most of you) have a(nother) hug and kiss :hug: :gki:
illuminati30
22-07-06, 19:35
Nice idea, its cool thanks, although do you know what you have started? If it is made sticky you will have to keep updating it, and thats a lot of work? :tea:
Stop trying to put me off :ton: I'll do fine... I hope :p
LOL, I love what you did with our usernames. :D That pic is nic, but the size is weird. :) 3 more posts till 2000 :D.
LOL, I love what you did with our usernames. :D
AHHRRRRR, ditto ;)
tha_mattster
22-07-06, 23:23
at least your new names are not insults!! :D
WhosaidAODwasbad
23-07-06, 03:08
Dingaling could you post that both PSM and Game Informer have confirmed that TRAE is TR 1 remake in there August issues! Although Eidos has yet to announce it officially!
I see detail coming really soon how about you guys!?
illuminati30
23-07-06, 11:44
Stop trying to put me off :ton: I'll do fine... I hope :p
Not trying to, i am sure you will do fine, and i am sure we can all help :D
Peyn_OTHfan
23-07-06, 13:12
Finally I could find the movie - it sux. I'm gladCore's version is cancelled.
Well you didn't like the classics, so... :rolleyes:
Fantastic work with this! :tmb:
I like the phrase 'legend it' :tmb:
illuminati30
23-07-06, 13:40
I like the phrase 'legend it' :tmb:
Do you remember the advert that said, 'from Tomb Raider, to hero, to Legend!'
Well at least they admit she is not longer a Tomb Raider, nor a hero :rolleyes:
Maybe the slogan was actually refering to the old lara of the classics:
She was a Tomb Raider, she was a hero, and now she's become a legend - a myth that some can remember and speak of in amazing stories..
Just like those stories of 'trashy fiction' regarding Lara and Area 51! *Scoffs* How rubbish! :rolleyes:
Dingaling could you post that both PSM and Game Informer have confirmed that TRAE is TR 1 remake in there August issues! Although Eidos has yet to announce it officially!
I see detail coming really soon how about you guys!?
I presume (with my excellent presumption skills lol) you're talking about the US issues? If it is I can't as I don't live in the US but maybe someone else can? I can however scan the Official PS2 Magazine and PLAY mag :) Gimme about half an hour and I'll do it, have to go do something.
EDIT: Scans are finally up. Click on the underlined magazine names under sources to get the pics. Any magazine not underlined doesn't have a scan.
Gothlegend
23-07-06, 20:27
i read about this on another site and they said it could possibly be released this year in September but they also said any "true" TR fans new that TR came out in October
just thought i might tell :D
October 30th odd for Sega Saturn wasn't it? Something like that. I'll just keep to November tho' :p
Thanks for the scans. :hug: :tmb:
Yuna´s Wish
25-07-06, 19:42
Pierre and Larson faked their deaths![/center]
:vlol: :vlol: :vlol:
Any chance of this being stickied then? :)
It's being thought about as far as I know :) So how are you Rivendell and all others? To think, I've been here about a year and still don't know any of you very well, might as well give it a go now :D
And to stay on topic, if anyone has any scans to do with the AE please PM or post them here and I'll add them to the FAQ :tmb:
Hey Dingaling :wve:
Hopefully it will be made a sticky, there's quite a few people joining nowadays and posting the link to ex:TR:AE, so it's probably best this is up for all to see.
Checkit! I made some promo pics :D
http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j307/RivendellHylia/TRAE1.jpg
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http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j307/RivendellHylia/TRAE2.jpg
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http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j307/RivendellHylia/TRAE3.jpg
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http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j307/RivendellHylia/TRAE4.jpg
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http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j307/RivendellHylia/TRAE5.jpg
:D
are them screens from Cores version or Crystal Dinamics version?
They're "legend flashback Lara" photoshopped onto screenshots from the 10 year old TR1 :D (Core)
With the exception of the last one- that's a google image search result of "Waterfall".
illuminati30
28-07-06, 13:05
They're "legend flashback Lara" photoshopped onto screenshots from the 10 year old TR1 :D (Core)
With the exception of the last one- that's a google image search result of "Waterfall".
Nice work! I had a feeling that might be why you wanted flash back Lara in the request thread. They are nice, perhaps you are warming to the Crystal idea :whi:
perhaps you are warming to the Crystal idea :whi:
Hardly ;) That's the lara model I figure they'll use, so I nabbed them. They're actually screens from a thread you made ages ago!
illuminati30
28-07-06, 13:16
Hardly ;) That's the lara model I figure they'll use, so I nabbed them. They're actually screens from a thread you made ages ago!
LOL :tmb:
Just give-us-a-sign, Crystal! Anything!
fondantcookie
28-07-06, 13:24
http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j307/RivendellHylia/TRAE5.jpg
:D
WOW !!!
This looks stunning !!!!
Funny how the best Lara model in Legend was the one that most resembled classic lara. Its as if CD changed everything that didn't need changing...
I sincerely hope they include this model (or a slightly improved one) in the TR1 remake...
Those pics are awesome! :tmb: :D
Note from Dingaling:
If anyone finds pics of TR:AE / related image-like material that they'd like posted in the FAQ, simply post them in this thread and ask Dingaling to add them to the original post. Make sure you have permission from whoever the picture belongs to though :)
I will do if I find any! :)
:cln: :cln: :cln: woo~~~~
you are great!you let me know more about tr:ae!
I just remembered something, more speculation from a while ago that you might want to add to the "What is it?" section:
Perhaps the TR:AE isn't a remake, and not a selection of levels from 1-4, but a game based on the style of the classics, to commemorate the 10 years in that way.
I have just read the first post in this topic about the Anniversary Edition, and I am rather excited about, as it could see some of the games from the Playstation being turned in to PS2 Graphics, you never know.
tha_mattster
30-07-06, 17:29
found this on gamespot
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Eidos Confirms 10th Anniversary Edition of Tomb Raider
Press Release -- This Content Was Not Created By GameSpot
Posted Jun 16, 2006 5:47 pm GMT
June 16, 2006 - Eidos Interactive, one of the world's leading publishers and developers of entertainment software, confirms today that they are developing a special '10th Anniversary Edition' of Tomb Raider.
The new game is being developed by Crystal Dynamics, who recently launched Lara Croft Tomb Raider: Legend on Xbox 360, PS2, Xbox, PC and PSP, with versions on Nintendo DS, GBA and GameCube later in 2006.
"Our '10th Anniversary Edition' of Tomb Raider, is a one-off title to celebrate both Lara and Tomb Raider, it will appeal not only to the loyal fans of the Tomb Raider series but will also attract a totally new audience." Said Larry Sparks, Head of Brands Management at Eidos.
Tomb Raider originally launched in 1996 and is still one of the best selling videogame franchises of all time, with over 30 million copies sold.
The special '10th Anniversary Edition' of Tomb Raider will be available on PlayStation 2, PSP and PC.
About Eidos Interactive Ltd
Eidos Interactive Ltd is part of SCi Entertainment Group Plc (SEG) one of the world's leading publishers and developers of entertainment software. Following the acquisition of EIDOS Plc in May 2005, the Group has a valuable combined portfolio of intellectual property including: Tomb Raider: Legend, Conflict: Global Storm, Hitman: Blood Money, Championship Manager, Just Cause, Battlestations: Midway, Urban Chaos: Riot Response and the interactive rights to Reservoir Dogs and Highlander.''
http://uk.gamespot.com/ps2/adventure/tombraider10thanniversaryedition/news.html?sid=6152839
I remember when tlr made a thread with that as first post, around the time Core said that they weren't doing the remake anymore.
:(
Yeah, that's the original press release Matt, but thanks anyway :) :tmb:
Updated the first page to include the other speculation that Rivendell posted :)
EDIT: Updated the FAQ with art from tha_mattser!
Still, the one line, " '10th Anniversary Edition' of Tomb Raider" makes it sound like a remake rather than a series of levels from random games. Let's hope so... :hug:
Maybe they haven't said anything to confirm or deny it being a remake is because they assumed we'd think it is a remake. All speculation has always said 'Remake', so perhaps they simply assume we know it's a remake, hence why they're not saying anything about that.
WhosaidAODwasbad
01-08-06, 16:48
Still, the one line, " '10th Anniversary Edition' of Tomb Raider" makes it sound like a remake rather than a series of levels from random games. Let's hope so... :hug:
It is odd, but true almost every source says its a remake of both TR1 and II or just TR1 only GAmesradar has said it to be just a collection from all the games! Further I thought CD and Toby Gard hate the later TR's at least TRIII through AOD! maybe they like the third game too, but it just seems werid, its like you wear the pink shirt you hate, why in the world would you do that!?
I can only say this speculation and vague info is either going to hurt Eidos or help them a bunch! IF it isn't a remake of either one or two TR's then people are going to go crazy and be outraged but if it is a remake, then people are going to go crazy in the good way and tell everybody! I would expect no more than Twice the amount of copies sold by legend if it is a TR remake!
ONe question do you see there being more than one different copy for the game for example, a special edition TRAE and a regular one! I can only hope, that would be really cool, TR Art, movies all kinds of stuff! I am wondering considering that FInal Fantasy XII is doing a Collecter's Edition which I would really also like to get!:)
I am excited yet wary!
Too hard to second guess them right now with so little information. We just have to wait for them to show their hand, or at least throw us some hints... ;)
illuminati30
01-08-06, 17:26
Maybe they haven't said anything to confirm or deny it being a remake is because they assumed we'd think it is a remake. All speculation has always said 'Remake', so perhaps they simply assume we know it's a remake, hence why they're not saying anything about that.
Why is it i can hear Jack Sparrow saying that :whi: ;)
Lol! It works in that voice :vlol: :tmb:
illuminati30
01-08-06, 17:32
Lol! It works in that voice :vlol: :tmb:
Hide the Rum! He has had enough ;)
WhosaidAODwasbad
02-08-06, 04:06
Lol! It works in that voice :vlol: :tmb:
at the end instead of 'that' change it to 'remake' then you have jack even more so:)
ARe you sure your not also singing at the moment 'yo ho yo ho a pirates life for me' and by now you are saying that you love that song! Typical pirate!:)
aH NEW iDEA LARA should go to a sunken pirate ship that would be awesome kinda like the Maria Doria but better!
Cool this sounds exciting i cant wait. :tmb: Especially as my tr2 disk is not working so i cant complete it. :hea:
my tr2 disk is not working so i cant complete it. :hea:
Gutted!! :(
Being forced to by Mr. R. Dell I thought I should tell you all that the FAQ has been updated with new information from the Ian Livingstone interview from Game Industry.
Make this a sticky!
:tmb:
*Coughpleasemakeitstickycough*
:D
Peyn_OTHfan
16-08-06, 21:02
By the way has anyone noticed the word "remake" hasn't been said in any official statement. We started using it.
Yep Peyn!
It's always AE, which could mean anything. Even though 'remake' is assumed, we just don't know. I think that was what started speculation whether or not it'd be a remake, a collection of levels or such.
Hmm... yeah, either they want us to speculate (read: suffer), or they are cooking up something else.
verena xeventus
13-10-06, 01:26
IF ITS ON PC OR PS2 IM HAPPY! WHatever it may be... but heres hoping for a remake anyways.
For now it's unknown. The only details of the game are rumours - it will either be a remake of Tomb Raider (and possibly Tomb Raider II) or it's a collection of levels from Tomb Raiders I - V. Magazines are reporting it is a remake but Eidos have still not officially confirmed this. [b]Speculation is also on Crystal Dynamics making a game in the style of the older games
Oh, not a definite remake of TR1/2 eh?
Suppose a collection of levels would be cool. The game could be structured TR Chronicles stylie, though I'd want to see alot more than 4 levels...
:wve:
If it's not a remake I won't bother.
I'm not gonna buy Tomb Raider Chronicles 2.
If it's not a remake I won't bother.
I'm not gonna buy Tomb Raider Chronicles 2.
Really?
Wouldn't you like to see a remake combo of...
London TR3, Venice TR2, Cairo TR4 with another three or four on top?
Agreed, the FMVs would take some thought for the levels to blend...
:wve:
pizzabob18
14-10-06, 20:50
well, i for one truely hope that, this is a TRUE remake of tr1, and maybe tr2.
here's what i want, and don't want
- The FULL original game remade. (NOT a collection of various tomb raider game levels. If that's the case, then me, along with millions of tomb raider fans will be very ****ed.) all original 15 levels with better graphics, and similar designs. The shapes of rooms and areas can be altered slightly, and a few new areas would be nice to have as well.
- The same types of enemies. Wild beasts and mutant atlantian creatures. Leave Larson, Piere, the "3 stooges" in natla's mines, and natla herself, as the only human enemies. It would be a crime to see commandos storming the lost valley by hellicopter, or henchman swimming in the cistern's green waters.
- Ambient backround music. While some long tunes are ok, i would mostly like to hear the familiar echoing sounds in peru, and the creepy heartbeats in atlantis revamped to be even more spine chilling.
- Same storyline, with a few small twists.
- New moves, but not so many new ones that the gameplay is drastically altered
- no grid system! i want this to be realistic tomb raiding!
- secrets!!!!!!!!!
- the original theme music redone.
well, let's all hope that this is really a remake, and not a level sampling, like i said above. Feel free to give more opinions of what you all want, and don't want
Although l doubt they would bother with a collection on non related levels after the lacklustre performance of Chronicles, l am not expecting a true remake of the original games either, why be limited to the level design and creations of 10 years ago when there is so much more scope for improving the way the story could be told with the technolgy available now. Even if they did remake them with exactly the same levels, merely updated graphics and a few changes to make the games harder, it would be mainly the old fans who would be interested, and even they complain so much these days they would not be happy, it would be to easy, or it would not look like they had hoped, or Lara had the wrong hair color or some other petty complaint. l think CD would be more likely to use the same story but with all new levels leaving in some of the more favorite creations from the old games, and perhaps some of the better level layouts from the originals. That way their new Tomb Raider fans get a game they will like and there is still something in there for the fans of the old games
thanks for posting, it's alot of good info.
it should be made sticky so that newcomers to the forum don't make a thread asking about it.
it should be made sticky so that newcomers to the forum don't make a thread asking about it.
May I ditto that again? :D
OMG i have been out of the loop for so long...thanks for that update. I am so excited. I cant believe its been 10 years.....since i first played Tomb Raider. I was mesmorised at the age of 11. Its my 21st Birthday coming up in february so i hope that i can pay it on the day. Would be fantastic.
Crofty_Tomb
15-10-06, 13:33
Core Design made a TR1 remake... But they stopped so CD can make it.. It's obvious that it's a remake!
That seems to be what everything points to, but as we've still not had confirmation on if it is a remake (all we know really '10th anniversary edition based on Lara Croft' whatever it may be).
If you really want a remake, just don't get your hopes up yet!
May I ditto that again? :D
Can I get an A-MEN!?
I think that a remake of TR1, with the addition of Legend-ish Lara (but with braid), CD graphics and an updated version of old-style TR score would be widely received by old and new fans. I really can't imagine anything else that could be called a "10th Anniversary Ed." Anything else would not be an anniversary commemoration.
The original games were the best, and for those who felt they were too hard and too "grid", the technological updates that CD offers to the franchise should address all those old complaints about TR.
What exactly does "one-off title" mean? :confused:
One off title suggests it's going to be just a single game, unrelated to *something* (probably legend plot). However, one off title could also suggest something completely new!
However, one off title could also suggest something completely new!
That was what I was thinking....and fearing.
One-off means that there will be one single game, and that's it. There are apparently no plans to make an AE2.
You never know Mona - we could be having a TRAE2 in 10 years time or 15 years.
I know I shouldn't be asking but has there been any news to update the FAQ with? Or any new fan pics or even fan fiction to do with the Anniversary Edition? Scans even?
You never know Mona - we could be having a TRAE2 in 10 years time or 15 years.
Yeah, of course. I was just trying to explain what the expression "one-off" means. Wouldn't be the first time Eidos have promised us one thing and given us another.
You mean like Legend? :D
:whi:
Actually, I liked Legend, even though we were promised something else ("back to the roots"). I was thinking about all the stuff that was released ("leaked") and that had to be removed again.
Thank u for that - I neded that info :)
Ward Dragon
16-10-06, 04:43
That was what I was thinking....and fearing.
Why are you afraid of the AE being a completely new game? I'm kind of afraid of what they'd do with a remake, so I guess I'm kind of hoping that the AE will be a new stand-alone game so that it doesn't rewrite TR1. I haven't really thought the idea of a new game through, though, so I'm wondering what problems you've foreseen so far :)
tomb_raider_roks
16-10-06, 09:10
right heres an anser the new tomb raider IS a remake of the 1st game :ton: lol
A new game to celebrate the original game? To me, that doesn't relate.
Ward Dragon
17-10-06, 03:10
A new game to celebrate the original game? To me, that doesn't relate.
Oh, okay. I understand now :)
A new game to celebrate the original game? To me, that doesn't relate.
Nobody has said it was to celebrate the original game, it is to celebrate 10 years of Tomb Raider and Lara Croft, could just as easily be a game showing some of the highlights of Lara's adventures both seen and unseen, a showcase of what made Lara Croft the Tomb Raider she is. But yes l do think it will actually be based on the first game, although still possibly different enough to be classed as a new game
...could just as easily be a game showing some of the highlights of Lara's adventures both seen and unseen.
Like how did Lara escape from The Great Pyramid at the end of Revelation?
Yeah, such a game could work...
:wve:
Dingaling, you may want to edit the first post, as the Ex-AE trailer is no longer available on Hey You there's a Tube!
Thanks Riv, didn't know that. Got the FAQ updated. I've prolly missed some stuff though.
Updated again with the IGN, 1up and Gamespot pages for the Anniversary. I'd have linked to the direct news but decided people could easily find it for themselves. Also got some characters in (not entirely accurate I think).
Is it possible for a moderator to move this to the Anniversary board? Thanks in advance (if you do of course :p).
UNDERTAKER
04-11-06, 23:42
Moving to Anniversary board now :wve:
Excellent thread by the way. Good work :tmb:
Any chance of it becoming a sticky yet? I think now TR:A has been announced properly and we're receiving information on it, it will save newcomers a lot of hassle of making new threads about the same thing! :wve:
UNDERTAKER
04-11-06, 23:58
Sure I'll sticky it :wve:
Thank you very much UT! :D
Finally!!! Huzzah! :yah:
Hmmm, was looking over the cast of characters and noticed winston is listed. Actually, we don't meet winston in TR1... :wve: And you forgot the cowboy that steals lara's guns and the scion and the skateboard kid with the uzis.... :whi: And of course all the animals, mummies and atlatians... :cln:
I know Winston wasn't in TR1 but I added him due to his popularity, plus Winston and Lara's mansion go together like fish and chips, can't have one without the other :D
And I'll get round to the others... I never added them cos I was never really fond of them, LoL :p
And yay for this being stickied :D
whataperfecttombraider :hug:
I know Winston wasn't in TR1Youre joking right, the farting butler was in TR1 ;)
Youre joking right, the farting butler was in TR1 ;)
No he wasn't.
Shark_Blade
07-11-06, 09:43
he's just testing dingaling:p
Are you guys sure, he really wasent in TR1, but was first introduced in TR2.
Winston wasn't included in TR1 but I would love to be able to lock him in the fridge to remember the good old times :D Its an annyversary edition so it shouldn't just have TR1... Though I want a remake only of tr1.... :rolleyes: I Want to have a remake of the 1st game but with little easter eggs from all the games. So that the old fans feel special lol. The fridge thing is a good example of what I mean :D
BTW: Shark Blade, your avatar scares me....
And I love the ideas about extras where we get the answers we never got answered. I want to knw what happened after she got buried in the pyramid (and how she got out of it) So much! The amulet of power did nothing! and I also want a bit of a material (I dont minfd if its a interview or text or whatever) that explains what happened after the end of aod. Cause its really mean to just ditch everything built so far and a astory that has been developed since tr3.
xcrushterx
07-11-06, 21:12
omg AOD story has been built up since TR 3
WhosaidAODwasbad
08-11-06, 03:21
Just so you know Winston wasn't in TR tell TRII! he is non exsistent in Tomb Raider 1. But I would like him in Anniversary, but not zip or Alister.
Shark_Blade
08-11-06, 04:32
yeah. they should make them being eaten by the lake monster and never return to the series.
WhosaidAODwasbad
08-11-06, 16:44
Yeah I think they are great in Legend sometimes, but they just ruin the atmosphere they yap your head off, its like play the adventures of Bob and steve,(Splinter Cell spoof on G4). I don't mind if they are in TR8 but shut them up a little!
omg AOD story has been built up since TR 3
Nah, TR4.
Nephilim were on the cards since pre-production TR1 though :tmb:
Shark_Blade
08-11-06, 17:59
^really?:eek: any links/pic rivendell?:hug::hug::hug:there, how many hugs do you need until you spill it?:p
^really?:eek: any links/pic rivendell?:hug::hug::hug:there, how many hugs do you need until you spill it?:p
Check the aod mysteries investigation unit ;)
BTW: your avatar still scares me :p
Nah, TR4.
What I meant was - since they finished tr3 cause y starting tr4, in whch theres a drastic change in the franchise, they should have had an idea of what will happen after :p
omg AOD story has been built up since TR 3
Yeah... but it has been changed a few times
not zip or Alister.
Amen :D
^really?:eek: any links/pic rivendell?:hug::hug::hug:there, how many hugs do you need until you spill it?:p
Here you go! (http://www.tombraiderforums.com/showpost.php?p=1334781&postcount=800)
It's the bottom left scanned image. Wowness, still makes me shiver to read!
If there is headset, zip or alister in the Anniversary game, I may just have to give up on Tomb Raider (and that would be a life altering experience)
Have mercy, CD.
^
As much as I found them amusing (but still not as amusing as Hilary and Bryce) I agree - I don't really think they should be in AE.
WhosaidAODwasbad
09-11-06, 03:15
If there is headset, zip or alister in the Anniversary game, I may just have to give up on Tomb Raider (and that would be a life altering experience)
Have mercy, CD.
Exactly, CD should be a little creative with the original gameplay and levels, keep to the main story and add some stuff unknown. But one big no, no is adding stuff that makes no sense to have there for example the head set and zip and alister. YOu have to dump them in this game. TR 1 is about lara and lara only her adventure. I think if they keep to those few rules they should be fine.
OH yeah, no mercs is another one! If I have to play the lost valley with Mercs in them i'll Scream. It ain't a lost valley if 20,000 mercs are already there before you!
Shark_Blade
09-11-06, 06:05
BTW: your avatar still scares me :p
What?Is it too upclose?
Thanks rivendell.:)
in these arms
11-11-06, 09:01
Great Fanart! :tmb: Looks like TRA might be a success!
WhosaidAODwasbad
12-11-06, 14:35
Just want to say that once I have some previews (I am a suscriber to PSM and Game Informer) So once I have some info I'll post. Hopefully it will be new!
Ugh, we gotta wait forever.
Larson didn't fall off a rocking horse, he got kicked in the head by one. A real one, I presume, as rocking horses don't have feet. :p
Ah, thanks Natla'd, I couldn't remember it in exact but I knew it was something to do with a horse. I'll correct that in the next update along with adding the characters and enemies (well, y'know, considering CrystalD stick to TR's storyline completely).
Cool stuff Ding!
Get ready for more updates, I've a funny feeling we might get more stuff tonight... ;)
xcrushterx
17-11-06, 13:10
i do hope your right Rivendell
I'm just going by the thread in Future TR games, where Krycek asked when we'll be seeing more footage, and Justin replied 'Soon...' and then closed the thread.
Never know though - Soon could quite well mean a couple of weeks!
xcrushterx
17-11-06, 14:44
who can wait a couple of weeks.
Even the people who say they dont want that much media will eventually burst if they take about 2 months in-between each bit
Ah, thanks Natla'd, I couldn't remember it in exact but I knew it was something to do with a horse.
That's okay. I thought I'd missed something about a rocking horse in Tomb Raider! ;)
I'd love to see some more into about TRAE tonight. But you're right, soon could be any time. :D
illuminati30
17-11-06, 16:47
That's okay. I thought I'd missed something about a rocking horse in Tomb Raider! ;)
I'd love to see some more into about TRAE tonight. But you're right, soon could be any time. :D
Yes, tonight you will, apparently!
Yes, tonight you will, apparently!
Really? According to whom?
I'm just going by the thread in Future TR games, where Krycek asked when we'll be seeing more footage, and Justin replied 'Soon...' and then closed the thread.
Never know though - Soon could quite well mean a couple of weeks!
^ There.
Yeah, but illuminati30 said 'tonight'. That just says 'soon'. :p
xcrushterx
17-11-06, 18:01
we supposedly get new info every Friday at 10
laralauraxxx
17-11-06, 21:34
wow!!Thats groovy definatly getting that !!!
We'll soon see if 'soon' meant tonight anyway :)
TombRaiderLover
17-11-06, 21:57
Dingaling, you may want to edit the first post, as the Ex-AE trailer is no longer available on Hey You there's a Tube!
It is! :whi:
Ah yes, you're right! It's just changed name from what it used to be :D
TombRaiderLover
17-11-06, 22:03
I just re-watched it. The graphics and locations in Core's remake just look so gorgeous. It's like the Tomb Raider game every fan ever wanted. *drools* Urm, anyway . . .
It makes we want to see a trailer of CD's version, so I can compare. :pi:
It makes we want to see a trailer of CD's version, so I can compare. :pi:
They will look something like these:
http://www.tombraiderchronicles.com/tr7/hdtv_movies_08.html
Darn it, I guess 'soon' meant not today then!
Darn it, I guess 'soon' meant not today then!
BOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!:( HISSSSSSSSSSSSS!!!!http://www.storagebin.us/smilies/smilies/cry3.gif
illuminati30
17-11-06, 22:23
Darn it, I guess 'soon' meant not today then!
Oh but there is still time! But i am guessing not! But i have seen media come out before 12.
Maybe tlr is out on a Friday night :)
TombRaiderLover
18-11-06, 09:05
They will look something like these:
http://www.tombraiderchronicles.com/tr7/hdtv_movies_08.html
I meant the trailer for the Crystal Anniversary game, although those trailers do give a good idea how the Anniversary trailer will bw. Thanks anyway.
No Friday Goodness? :( Noooooooooo.
Tomb Raider 1 was released on 18/11/1996 which means today is the 10th anniversary of the game so the news must be for today
Lol how many 'Today is the 10th Anniversaries' are we going to have? :D
Some say it was halloween, some the week before, some the week after..
Personally I say the more the better - why not just make November the 10th Anniversary? :D
LaraLover32
18-11-06, 19:55
I absolutely cannot wait until AE is released!:cln:
Lol how many 'Today is the 10th Anniversaries' are we going to have? :D
I've got it down as next wednesday. ;)
Hey Dingaling! Update the FAQ with the info from the article Legendluvr24 posted :wve:
And while you're at it put up this picture (http://img93.imageshack.us/img93/5220/discussimagestreambl0.jpg) about the Grapple, as people still seem to not know about it.
WhosaidAODwasbad
23-11-06, 22:18
Sweet Rivendell is that what I think it is a real life like grapple not some magnetic one. if it is this is awesome. I always thought the grapple to be a great idea, but a real one is the best, maybe she can repell from buildings( Ala Natla Tech.) and caveren walls!
That was quick! Nicely done!
xcrushterx
25-11-06, 14:15
update it with the new concept art too.
Damn I'm out of the loop, I had no idea there was a remake of the original.
I just saw the Core trailer over at http://www.gamevideos.com who don't seem to have any problem showing it (every other sites seems not to want it) and all I can say is that they didn't seem to have learned anything from the past 10 years. The movement and actions seemed the same as the old games. Although I'd prefer good old Core to do a remake, I'd rather have Crystal Dynamics do a good version. I had no real complaints with the controls of TRL.
The old ring inventory and game menu will be brought back for Tomb Raider: Anniversary.
The Ring Menu was confirmed? Where? :confused:
In the most recent article - as was the suspension of Zip and Alister, and the hint that we might get some sort of big jump and perhaps no autograb. :)
In the most recent article - as was the suspension of Zip and Alister, and the hint that we might get some sort of big jump and perhaps no autograb. :)
Wow! Awesome.
Hyper_Crazy
03-12-06, 19:02
Since her house will most obviously be on it if her Butler Winston is, will it be like the original or like Legend?
Personal I like the original. [ But in TR1 theres nowhere to go so all the rooms should be opened. ]
navinloveslara
04-12-06, 15:46
Everything seems to be there!
I suggest it be made a sticky :tmb: And I've never suggested that before!
I agree!
WhosaidAODwasbad
07-12-06, 02:40
Just got the January issue of Gameinformer in the U.S.! Its great and has a small preview of the upcoming TRA with I believe some newer screens, I am not sure I should post any, but one is a great view of the broken bridge from ground level and the other is lara using the grapple, I believe the only thing is that the object on her belt is still there from the very first screen we got, I wonder if its a different add on device to the grapple or just a total different gadget. They did have one new thing to say that her grapple will have some new ways to use it! Thats all I see if I can post the newer screens, all are still from the lost valley!
Lara does look so much better, than legend not only style but graphically more detailed enviroments and lara's character!
IT also has an underwater screen!
Looks Great! :)
Just got the January issue of Gameinformer in the U.S.! Its great and has a small preview of the upcoming TRA with I believe some newer screens, I am not sure I should post any, but one is a great view of the broken bridge from ground level and the other is lara using the grapple, I believe the only thing is that the object on her belt is still there from the very first screen we got, I wonder if its a different add on device to the grapple or just a total different gadget. They did have one new thing to say that her grapple will have some new ways to use it! Thats all I see if I can post the newer screens, all are still from the lost valley!
Lara does look so much better, than legend not only style but graphically more detailed enviroments and lara's character!
IT also has an underwater screen!
Looks Great! :)
Oooooooooooooooooohhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!!! I wanna see! :jmp: I'd like to see how the grapple works this time. They probably goofed and leave the grapple on her belt while she is also using it, like they left her guns in the holsters even though she was shooting in legend, oops! :rolleyes: A better shot of the broken bridge? And an underwater shot??? :eek: NOW I HAVE TO SEE THEM! :yah:
l would also be interested in seeing the screenshots please, l mean the worse that can happen is that they can ask for them to be removed, and most of us would have seen them by then :)
fondantcookie
07-12-06, 09:38
IT also has an underwater screen!
Looks Great! :)
PLEEEEAAASSSSSSEEEEE SHOW US !!!!!!!
Tomb of Legends
07-12-06, 11:07
For The Love Of God, Post Em!!!
If we see that under water screen then we will no if the swimming is the same or not. And I want to see her face and the way she uses her grapple!!!
Tomb of Legends
07-12-06, 11:12
If you put them on we can save all the pics and later Eidos will want them off, thats usually 2-3 days, so please!!
I can't take this!!
:D :) ;) :p :cln:
pleeeeeeeeeeeease post the new screens!! i cant wait anymore!!!!!!:jmp: :D
i wnat to see it!!
WhosaidAODwasbad
07-12-06, 13:49
I am going to need some help which is the best place to put them up on and then I'll send a link! Gotta go but will be back later to post them thanks!
Whosaid!
tlr online
07-12-06, 13:49
If you wanna email them to me, I'll upload them to my PhotoBucket account.
Thanks for that, I didnt know some of those points.
Also, you may want to update the "release date" Its being said everywhere Ive looked lately "Spring '07"
.:Tirivol:.
07-12-06, 14:06
I want them!!!!!:cln:
Woohoo! :D
Damn time, it's just not fast enough sometimes! Hurry up!
Can you come back online. TRL said its ok for you to post them or you send them to him and he'll make them look better. Can you post them please?
Lara's Boy
07-12-06, 14:40
:eek: new pics! I must see :D
(I haven't gotten my GameInformer in the mail yet :()
I won't be able to get it over in my country. Can you post screens. This will be my last request as I'm annoyin myself now :D
Just got the January issue of Gameinformer in the U.S.! Its great and has a small preview of the upcoming TRA with I believe some newer screens, I am not sure I should post any, but one is a great view of the broken bridge from ground level and the other is lara using the grapple, I believe the only thing is that the object on her belt is still there from the very first screen we got, I wonder if its a different add on device to the grapple or just a total different gadget. They did have one new thing to say that her grapple will have some new ways to use it! Thats all I see if I can post the newer screens, all are still from the lost valley!
Lara does look so much better, than legend not only style but graphically more detailed enviroments and lara's character!
IT also has an underwater screen!
Looks Great! :)
sounds good...post em please :jmp:
.:Tirivol:.
07-12-06, 14:51
please WhosaidAODwasbad...don't kill us:( :p
I guess he is just playing with our minds!
Or he's in work / school ;)
Lara's Boy
07-12-06, 20:13
I get off work in about an hour and a half, I will run by Barnes and Nobles to see if they have it. If they do, I'll post the scans when I get home if WhoSaidAODWasBAd hasn't already.
I get off work in about an hour and a half, I will run by Barnes and Nobles to see if they have it. If they do, I'll post the scans when I get home if WhoSaidAODWasBAd hasn't already.
you're sweet =)
Lara's Boy
07-12-06, 20:23
guys, check out this thread:
New Pictures! (http://www.tombraiderforums.com/showthread.php?t=80196)
The images are likely to be the same as in the US version of the GameInformer. I'll still check, but this should make you all happy :D
Tomb Raider 5194
07-12-06, 20:27
Wow, I didnt saw that thread, Thanks for posting Lara's Boy, Lara looks gorgeus. :tmb:
Come on LB! :jmp: Hopefully you've got some new stuff for us ;)
WhosaidAODwasbad
07-12-06, 22:34
Sorry Guys, was at school and yesterday didn't get my magazine until late after work, here let me set them up. I'll get them going and also some quotes!
:yah: WooHOO! :D :hug: Thanks!
Tomb Raider 5194
07-12-06, 22:41
Sorry Guys, was at school and yesterday didn't get my magazine until late after work, here let me set them up. I'll get them going and also some quotes!
:jmp: Cant wait.
Lara's Boy
07-12-06, 22:46
Sorry Guys, was at school and yesterday didn't get my magazine until late after work, here let me set them up. I'll get them going and also some quotes!
Good, because I searched WalMart, Gamestop, and Barnes and Nobles without finding the new magazine! I am subscribed to GameInformer, and I haven't received it in the mail yet either :( Oh well, can't wait to see your scans :tmb:
WhosaidAODwasbad
07-12-06, 23:05
http://img296.imageshack.us/img296/48/trakj5.jpg
Here it is, see the one where lara is still on the rope, the object from the first scene is still on her belt wonder what it really is used for maybe an attachment or another gadget?
Cool! That rope bridge looks nice :tmb:
And notice that wall of cogs above her? That looks more like the original! :jmp:
I'm really puzzled about her 'grapple' now too!
Lara's Boy
07-12-06, 23:07
http://img296.imageshack.us/img296/48/trakj5.th.jpg (http://img296.imageshack.us/my.php?image=trakj5.jpg)
Here it is, see the one where lara is still on the rope, the object from the first scene is still on her belt wonder what it really is used for maybe an attachment or another gadget?
Amazing! Was there an article or other images?
interesting ... nice to see that that area ISN'T of a cut scene though .. i thought her dive was originally going to be that.
Hey! The grapple shot is facing the area she dives off isn't it!
fondantcookie
07-12-06, 23:12
http://img296.imageshack.us/img296/48/trakj5.jpg
Here it is, see the one where lara is still on the rope, the object from the first scene is still on her belt wonder what it really is used for maybe an attachment or another gadget?
The bottom picture of her using the grapple is the area where she swan dived in the earlier post...
She is grappling on the ring that was in the top right...
You can see the bridge infront of her that was near the grapple point...
And the cog and swing pole to the top right was on the left of the swan dive pic... :D:D:D
Lara's Boy
07-12-06, 23:12
Hey! The grapple shot is facing the area she dives off isn't it!
It certainly looks like it.
Lara's Boy
07-12-06, 23:14
what mag is this?
Game Informer. It's in the bottom right corner ;)
AnthonyShock1515
07-12-06, 23:17
The thing she is using to grapple is definatly the hook on the bakc of her belt. Its obviosuly a glitch that I am positive will be fixed.;)
Maybe.
But I think we'll have some new ways of using the grapple, so maybe not ;)
WhosaidAODwasbad
07-12-06, 23:18
Got Water comming too!
Lara's Boy
07-12-06, 23:19
Got Water comming too!
More?! Yay :jmp:
Got Water comming too!
huh. oh is it out in america?
Oh yeah! I forgot about that!
Sod my analasys retirement for a while then :D
FullmetalEd
07-12-06, 23:26
I'm just happy the rope swinging is back =D
It's the grapple apparently ;) Though rope swinging will undoubtebly be included!
I wonder if you can swing and then release, then you press a button where Lara makes a Dive, that would be cool or make a summersault.
george_croft
07-12-06, 23:31
It's the grapple apparently ;) Though rope swinging will undoubtebly be included!
Riv, haven't you noticed that the grapple is still attached to her belt:D That must be a rope she's swinging:)
Look at the comment on the picture, and compare the picture to the others we have of that area.
There's No Rope there. There is however, a pole to swing off, and a grapple point roughly where the 'rope' ends. ;)
fondantcookie
07-12-06, 23:42
Im craving these underwater screens !!!!
AHHHHH
And i want to go to bed.... zzzz :)
Lol ditto fondant! :D Must...stay...awake..
And i want to go to bed.... zzzz :)Me too, im so tired :p Must you People give out Scans and Good News at nearly 2am in the Morning, cant yu wait till morning. :D :p
Lara's Boy
07-12-06, 23:52
Must.....have....water.....screen................. ....
We're waiting for another screenshot of Lara swimming - WhoSaid is going to post it.
Right about............................................. ........Now.
*doh, that nearly always works ;) *
don-cotton
08-12-06, 00:02
thank you WhosaidAODwasbad.
why not open a new thread for this scan?
WhosaidAODwasbad
08-12-06, 00:03
http://img90.imageshack.us/img90/9788/tra2jq6.jpg
Here it is ..........................NOw!
Holy HELL!!!!
:jmp: The Valley! :hug: :D
WhosaidAODwasbad
08-12-06, 00:04
My bad the scans are not better my computer has been outdated for 3 years!
Hmm now I think L Lara could make the jump over that bridge..
I admit the backdrop to the Lost Valley is stunning.
Lara's Boy
08-12-06, 00:06
YES :jmp: I am loving the media onslaught :D
So far they have given us plenty to look at without spoiling anything :D
Props to WhoSaid :yah:
Tomb Raider 5194
08-12-06, 00:06
THose scans are great thanks for posting. :)
huh is this sarcasam?
I cant see it :(
WhosaidAODwasbad
08-12-06, 00:07
Isn't thus far I am really am proud of CD, the game actually looks large and dynamic and not as cramped as Legend. I'll post some quotes of what they said too!
i cant see it nooooooooooooo.
Thanks very much WhoSaid! :D
Damn I need to sleep. Something tells me I'm going to find a Rex in my dreams tonight! :cln:
i cant understand all this grapple stuff.... she doesn't have the magnetic grapple like in legend....does she carry it in her backpack:confused: :confused:
and in the scans of game informer the grapple hook is not in use
http://img171.imageshack.us/img171/2450/grapple2ur8.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
Whosaid - when you've written some of the comments etc, could you please PM me the link to this page? I'm going to bed, and I'm sure this thread will be about 15 pages bigger by the time I wake up! :D
Thanks!
WhosaidAODwasbad
08-12-06, 00:17
Quotes from Game Informer:
"The new Tomb Raider looks truly phenomenal, even several months away from its spring release."
"The game is being made exclusively for Sony's second console, (PS2) in part so that the team can focus on the best possible product on a single system"
"The levels that emerge are a strange mix of new puzzles and familiar locations, with less combat than in Legend and a return to the exploration focus that the original idea."
"In contrast to last year's game, your path is much less linear, offering players the freedom to explore more freely."
"While no one is saying anything concrete, we see a hidden agenda behind the choice to bring Anniversary only to the PS2."
All This is Quoted from the Janurary 07' Game Informer.
don-cotton
08-12-06, 00:18
WhosaidAODwasbad could you please open a new thread for these impressive scans and the text you are going to add? i think some people will miss this otherwise.
WhosaidAODwasbad
08-12-06, 00:20
Okay, but not tell later tonight for me about 5 hours or tomorrow morning! I sure will do that don-cotton. Now you won't miss much Rivendell!
don-cotton
08-12-06, 00:23
ok, thank you. and thanks a lot for scanning them, they're awesome. :hug:
Ahhhhhhhhhh, finally, the pics! Awesome! Thank you, thank you WhosaidAODwasbad!!! :yah: :gki:
http://img296.imageshack.us/img296/48/trakj5.jpg
http://img90.imageshack.us/img90/9788/tra2jq6.jpg
Love seeing the bridge, the under water shot, even how she is using the grapple! :tmb: I am drooling so bad to play it right now!!!! All these pics popping up everywhere! :eek: Must... control... myself... :tea:
Great pictures! I get Game Informer so hopefully it comes tomorrow! :yah:
I just noticed (I didn't mind the other one) that the braid is as long as TR 4 and 5. Some people were complaining abut things like that! :o
i cant understand all this grapple stuff.... she doesn't have the magnetic grapple like in legend....does she carry it in her backpack:confused: :confused:
and in the scans of game informer the grapple hook is not in use
http://img171.imageshack.us/img171/2450/grapple2ur8.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
Obviously in-game face looks very different to Legend one and render one we've seen before in other threads(a little disappointment).
Am I the only one thinking Legend lara looks better?... but I better hold on my judgement till seeing some actual in-game trailers.
thx for scans.
FullmetalEd
08-12-06, 03:48
Am I the only one thinking Legend lara looks better?
NO! You are NOT the only one who thinks Legend Lara looks better! *cheers*
I personally thought Last Revelation Lara was the best looking :cln:
I think she looks spectacular in the AE!!! :hug: Even the in game shots. :tmb:
Thanks for sharing WhoSaid. Things are looking better and better. Getting better all the time. (What song is that from? A Beatles tune?):)
I think she looks spectacular in the AE!!! :hug: Even the in game shots. :tmb:
I thought u didnt like CD or was it someone else'?
Thanks for the scans WhosaidAODwasbad :)
I thought u didnt like CD or was it someone else'?
I didn't like legend. I found it too easy and short and with the loss of control over some of her actions a disappointment. But the AE is looking hopeful... so far... :mis: I'm willing to give CD another chance. :tmb:
Thanks for the PM :tmb:
Looking good!
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