ESRB: Tomb Raider Anniversary bound for 360, possibly as DLC

by Ludwig Kietzmann { Jun 6th 2007 at 3:50PM }

The Entertainment Software Ratings Board is probably due for a shiny PETA trophy by now. The organization's online ratings database has let many a cat out of cruel prison bags, with today marking the release of gaming's most agile feline. The website currently lists not one, but five separate entries for an Xbox 360 version of Lara Croft's latest romp, Tomb Raider: Anniversary.

More interestingly, each entry specifies a locale featured within the Crystal Dynamics remake. Peru, Lost City, Greece, Egypt and Croft Manor are all listed and rated, leading us to conclude that Anniversary could very well be making its way to Microsoft's system as downloadable content. Whether it would be offered as downloadable content for Tomb Raider: Legend (which utilizes the same graphics engine as Anniversary) or as episodic titles on the Xbox Live Marketplace is a matter of pure speculation. Certainly, a cost of $5 per level would compare well to the $30 PS2 and PC versions released yesterday.

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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)

E.J. @ Jun 6th 2007 4:08PM

"Certainly, a cost of $5 per level would compare well to the $30 PS2 and PC versions released yesterday."

Ludwig, I wish I could think as optimistically as you.

It'd be a long shot for this to be downloadable instead of a $50-60 cash grab.

aegies @ Jun 6th 2007 4:22PM

It is DLC, for Tomb Raider Legend. They're planning on releasing Croft Manor for free, and the rest of the levels will release in two parts. I don't know anything about pricing yet, but the rest is solid, I assure you. It's being released as DLC for Legend to reuse assets from the disc, and Crystal Dynamics is planning on releasing a special edition of Legend that includes the Anniversary content.

http://eat-sleep-game.com/news

Jonathan Tran @ Jun 6th 2007 4:23PM

wait a sec.. anniversary is only $30?? Why don't I own this yet? Also, anyone know the release date for the Wii version?

shanedude333 @ Jun 6th 2007 4:36PM

"Crystal Dynamics is planning on releasing a special edition of Legend that includes the Anniversary content."

Golly I sure hope that's true!

Erik Novak @ Jun 6th 2007 4:39PM

hey guys, just get Gametap for a month at 99 cents and play the game, you should be able to beat it in that time. I just got thru Peru myself last night.

btw, GREAT game, I love it so far.

Jonathan Tran @ Jun 6th 2007 5:01PM

also gametap includes TR:Legend for free, also a good game but a little light on the tense moments that Anniversary has

Phranctoast @ Jun 6th 2007 5:49PM

you dont own it because it just came out today.
It has been avialabel as dlc for the pc for a week however.

the ps2 verison is available at best buy online for only $20.

Ninegauger @ Jun 6th 2007 7:56PM

Sign me up!

Jerk Face @ Jun 6th 2007 8:19PM

Why!? Why!? Why!?

You run through CAVES and shoot ANIMALS! That is not fun! This is not Deer F*cking Hunter! Why do people like Tomb Raider!? The only thing fun in the game is swan diving onto solid rock, hoping you won't have to play the stupid game anymore.

This screen shot speaks for itself:

http://www.joystiq.com/photos/tomb-raider-anniversary/262733/

Seriously. F*ck Tomb Raider. Keep the struggle! Resist it!