Eidos trademarks 'Tomb Raider Underworld'

by Justin McElroy { Dec 3rd 2007 at 12:56PM }

With Kane & Lynch a little tied up at the moment with the Gerstmann caper, we turn our attention to former Eidos darling Lara Croft, who's been making some strides back to prominence with her past two excellent games. It seems that when she returns, it may be under the banner of "Tomb Raider Underworld," a phrase Eidos has just registered for use in "video game software" and strategy guides.

You're probably thinking that the phrase will be the title for the next Tomb Raider game, and we doubt that you're that far off. After Tomb Raider ~~Legacy~~ Legend and Tomb Raider Anniversary, we'll just be happy to have a sub-title that doesn't sound like it wants to sell us insurance.

[Via Trademork]

Tags: crystal-dynamics, eidos, tomb-raider, tombraider

Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)

Phranctoast @ Dec 3rd 2007 1:05PM

yeah.. It was tomb raider:legend, not legacy.

Legend and anniversary were great. The TR series needs to be more like anniversary though.

FOXHOUND @ Dec 3rd 2007 1:07PM

Joystiq, I shall have a hearty laugh if I see an "e-surance" commercial featuring their mascot in a TOMB RAIDER/UNDERWORLD-esque look.

And yes, I admit... I didn't find Kate Beckinsale attractive until CLICK came out. :d
"Looks like he's got his teepee back! -waves gavel-"

Zertoss @ Dec 3rd 2007 1:22PM

Deedle Deedle Dee!

SoulBlade @ Dec 3rd 2007 1:33PM

+1 for Kate Beckinsale in Click reference - she was bangin in that movie.

xXFenixKnightXx @ Dec 3rd 2007 1:09PM

Kate Beckinsale........I love you!!!

The Artist formally known as Jesus @ Dec 3rd 2007 1:46PM

Yes because Kate Beckinsale totally reads Joystiq
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I LOVE YOU TOO!!!

Speddy @ Dec 3rd 2007 3:41PM

Hey. I love KATE BECKINSALE!!!
(the only actress that can fire a gun and not blink!)

ssuk @ Dec 3rd 2007 1:16PM

I hear GameSpot is expressing it's glee for this title already.

Jerk Face @ Dec 3rd 2007 1:25PM

Ha ha.. I see what you did there.

tc @ Dec 3rd 2007 1:32PM

i'm predicting a 6/10 for this one!

Todd @ Dec 3rd 2007 2:36PM

What a way of Eidos trying to change attention from the whole Gerstmann fiasco.

Hashbrown_Hunter @ Dec 3rd 2007 6:49PM

I must admit, she's pretty fucking awesome.

Mr.ESC @ Dec 3rd 2007 1:31PM

I wonder if that means that the users of MovieTome soon will be able to change the interface of that site for a Tom Raider one and make their own trailers there.

WiNG @ Dec 3rd 2007 1:34PM

TR Anniversary is awesome. I bought it when it came out but got stuck on these damn Centaur bosses. Anyway I beat them and this game does NOT disappoint. Lara is incredibly nimble and other than having to manually control the camera, I don't know what I'd improve about the game other than a couple animations, and the huge amount of ammo available (makes some fights too easy).

Please MAEK MOAR TOME RADAR

Phranctoast @ Dec 3rd 2007 1:45PM

I had trouble with them as well, until I figured out I had to reflect their "stone stare" back at them. Then they were easy!

Im worried that any TR that comes out again will be be compromised in length (devlopment cost). TR:A was so long and was a really justifiable purchase. Legend was a bit om the short side. They ended the game, at what seemed like the halfway point.

sheppy2.0 @ Dec 3rd 2007 1:44PM

After Tomb Raider Legends ending, I'm looking forward to that story continuation. After all, I want to see Lara "man up" to her mistake in the past instead of using the villian as her convenient absolution of guilt and rise of anger. Lara's tragic past made her a better character. I'd hate to see that guilt disappear forever.