Undertaker attends EIEF. My full report.

UNDERTAKER · 22-08-06, 11:55

Hey everyone!

I'm back from the Ian Livingstone talk on the Legend of Lara Croft. Unfortunately, nothing major was revealed concerning the TR:AE or TR8. However, I have a few bits of information some folks might find interesting. So here it goes.

Ian talked about the AOD travesty placing all the blame on Core Design. AOD was a result of Core perhaps 'lacking experience' with the PS2 hardware and having run out of passion for Tomb Raider. He said that taking TR away from Core was emotional, but needed for the franchises survival.
Despite being critically mauled, AOD sold over 2 million copies proving that the strength of the Lara brand can sell anything.
A third Tomb Raider movie is in negotiations. It is currently in the script stage but Angelina has not yet signed on to do it.
He called Legend a massive success and was singing it's praises throughout the show.
A member of the audience asked why Legend was so short. Ian replied that gamers these days prefer a short, sharp thrill ride as opposed to a long, drawn out experience.
The next game being released is TR:AE for PSP and PS2. This game will be released early 2007.
The next big game is titled 'TR8'. It is currently in development at Crystal Dynamics.
TR9 will most likely tie in with the 3rd movie. Whether he meant TR9 will be released at the same time as the 3rd movie and will follow the same plot, he didn't say.

That's it. Sorry that there is nothing spectacular to tell. Guess we will have to wait a bit longer for TR:AE media.

But we at least have a release date for 2007 and know that CD are working on TR8

Twiin · 22-08-06, 11:58

Another reason to not like Ian Livingstone - "gamers these days prefer a short, sharp thrill ride as opposed to a long, drawn out experience."
My arse, they bloody do!! I know no-one who didn't want Legend to be longer, even a friend of mine who I'd consider as a 'casual' gamer commented that it was way too short.
That was exactly what I expected to happen - him to batter AoD and glorify Legend... how predictable...
Did anyone else in the audience ask any probing questions?
Thanks for attending and telling us, Undertaker, even though there was no new media for the AE!

Laras Backpack · 22-08-06, 12:01

Thanks for the report UT!!

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Originally Posted by UNDERTAKER

[*]A member of the audience asked why Legend was so short. Ian replied that gamers these days prefer a short, sharp thrill ride as opposed to a long, drawn out experience.

Hmmm. Strange. Especially since many fans on the internet and reviewers in many top gaming magazines (whether they liked the game over all or not) wanted and expected it to be longer.

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[*]The next game being released is TR:AE for PSP and PS2. This game will be released early 2007.

Cool! I can wait that long.

Rivendell · 22-08-06, 12:02

First of all, thank you

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Originally Posted by UNDERTAKER

Ian talked about the AOD travesty placing all the blame on Core Design.
What A surprise.
He called Legend a massive success and was singing it's praises throughout the show. Again, no surprise he thinks that.
A member of the audience asked why Legend was so short. Ian replied that gamers these days prefer a short, sharp thrill ride as opposed to a long, drawn out experience.
Oh, really?
The next game being released is TR:AE for PSP and PS2. This game will be released early 2007. Great, thanks for that Mr.L! WE ALREADY KNEW THAT!
The next big game is titled 'TR8'. It is currently in development at Crystal Dynamics. No surprise.
TR9 will most likely tie in with the 3rd movie. Whether he meant TR9 will be released at the same time as the 3rd movie and will follow the same plot, he didn't say.

Bugger.

Elysia · 22-08-06, 12:06

Thanks for the report, Undertaker

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Originally Posted by UNDERTAKER

[*]A member of the audience asked why Legend was so short. Ian replied that gamers these days prefer a short, sharp thrill ride as opposed to a long, drawn out experience.

I hope someone pointed out that he's talking utter ******** there...

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Originally Posted by UNDERTAKER

[*]TR9 will most likely tie in with the 3rd movie. Whether he meant TR9 will be released at the same time as the 3rd movie and will follow the same plot, he didn't say.

And I hope someone at this point raised their hand and said 'Mr. Livingstone? Have you actually *watched* the Tomb Raider movies? Are you aware that they are the laughing stock of the film world and are, well, a bit ****e?

*Elysia wanders despondently back to the fridge*

Twiin · 22-08-06, 12:06

Does Ian really know what he was talking about? It seems not, from what I've heard! To quote Nikki: "Who is (s)he?! Who is (s)he?!"
Did anything positive come from the talk, UT?

tlr online · 22-08-06, 12:06

Thanks UT

Laras Backpack · 22-08-06, 12:07

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Originally Posted by Twiin

Does Ian really know what he was talking about?

I'd be surprised if the guy has ever played a computer game in his life. Or, as Elysia said, watched those TR movies.

angelika · 22-08-06, 12:08

Rivendell said it all.

Thanks anyway UT.

aussie500 · 22-08-06, 12:08

Did no one ask if Tomb Raider 9 would also tie in with Tomb Raiders 7 and 8?

22-08-06, 11:55	#1
UNDERTAKER Relic Hunter Join Date: May 2003 Location: West Midlands Posts: 6,888	Undertaker attends EIEF. My full report. Hey everyone! I'm back from the Ian Livingstone talk on the Legend of Lara Croft. Unfortunately, nothing major was revealed concerning the TR:AE or TR8. However, I have a few bits of information some folks might find interesting. So here it goes. Ian talked about the AOD travesty placing all the blame on Core Design. AOD was a result of Core perhaps 'lacking experience' with the PS2 hardware and having run out of passion for Tomb Raider. He said that taking TR away from Core was emotional, but needed for the franchises survival. Despite being critically mauled, AOD sold over 2 million copies proving that the strength of the Lara brand can sell anything. A third Tomb Raider movie is in negotiations. It is currently in the script stage but Angelina has not yet signed on to do it. He called Legend a massive success and was singing it's praises throughout the show. A member of the audience asked why Legend was so short. Ian replied that gamers these days prefer a short, sharp thrill ride as opposed to a long, drawn out experience. The next game being released is TR:AE for PSP and PS2. This game will be released early 2007. The next big game is titled 'TR8'. It is currently in development at Crystal Dynamics. TR9 will most likely tie in with the 3rd movie. Whether he meant TR9 will be released at the same time as the 3rd movie and will follow the same plot, he didn't say. That's it. Sorry that there is nothing spectacular to tell. Guess we will have to wait a bit longer for TR:AE media. But we at least have a release date for 2007 and know that CD are working on TR8 __________________ Don't be afraid. Be terrified.

22-08-06, 11:58	#2
Twiin Archaeologist Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: England Posts: 1,079	Another reason to not like Ian Livingstone - "gamers these days prefer a short, sharp thrill ride as opposed to a long, drawn out experience." My arse, they bloody do!! I know no-one who didn't want Legend to be longer, even a friend of mine who I'd consider as a 'casual' gamer commented that it was way too short. That was exactly what I expected to happen - him to batter AoD and glorify Legend... how predictable... Did anyone else in the audience ask any probing questions? Thanks for attending and telling us, Undertaker, even though there was no new media for the AE! __________________ I don't suffer from insanity, I enjoy every minute of it. Last edited by Twiin; 22-08-06 at 12:01.

22-08-06, 12:06	#6
Twiin Archaeologist Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: England Posts: 1,079	Does Ian really know what he was talking about? It seems not, from what I've heard! To quote Nikki: "Who is (s)he?! Who is (s)he?!" Did anything positive come from the talk, UT? __________________ I don't suffer from insanity, I enjoy every minute of it.

22-08-06, 12:08	#9
angelika Professor Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: ATHENS Posts: 2,847	Rivendell said it all. Thanks anyway UT. __________________ It's nice to be important but it's more important to be nice

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tlr online Administrator Join Date: Jun 2000 Posts: 47,012	Thanks UT

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aussie500 Moderator Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Australia Posts: 14,003	Did no one ask if Tomb Raider 9 would also tie in with Tomb Raiders 7 and 8?