Tomb Raider studio seeking multiplayer devs for 'AAA title development'

by Ben Gilbert on Dec 6th 2009 11:30AM

For the last few years, Crystal Dynamics has been pumping out nothing but Tomb Raider games. Normally we wouldn't lead a job listing post with such information, but when Crystal Dynamics says it's looking for developers who are "able to effectively create and lead the multiplayer vision and design effort," it gets us thinking that we could be tomb raiding with (against?) other actual human beings!

Considering this year's layoffs, we're not convinced that the developer could be working on another "AAA title" in addition to the Tomb Raider franchise. Given the leaked images of a "reboot" and assurance from Eidos "Life President" Ian Livingstone that Lara's next installment will "reinvigorate the franchise," we're pretty confident that Crystal Dynamics is hard at work on whatever the next game in the TR series will be. For now though, we have a job listing and plenty of educated guesses.

[Via CinemaBlend]

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Tags: crystal-dynamics, development, job-listing, multiplayer, tomb-raider

Reader Comments (46)

Sounds to me like they're taking ideas from Uncharted 2.

just like uncharted got some ideas from tomb raider,seeing as how TR has been around awhile.

You say that like they are committing some vile and despicable act. JSYK, it's share and share alike in the idea driven world. Whether it is admitted or not, it built the foundation of some of the most beloved films, books, shows, and games. It's a bit foolish to curse such a practice.

You know, if you play through Uncharted 2 there is not a single piece of gameplay that is completely original. It's a game built completely off of mechanics tested again and again in other games. And you know what? It's awesome. Taking ideas and improving them or putting your own spin on them is how the industry works. They'd be smart to take ideas from Uncharted 2 as it would probably give us a better game.

Remember kids, don't feed the trolls.

They don't need Uncharted's multiplayer until they get the single player right. *sigh*

AAA title? Can't be a Tomb Raider game then...

I bought the 360 version of Anniversary, and I couldn't stop coming back to it for the better part of this year. May not be "AAA" but it was a hell of a lot of fun.

First of all, they need to update her face to this gen, so it looks more natural, instead of just updating her 90's charactor model with HD graphics.

Agreed

Next, they need to add like a almost pale skin tone with flowing long white hair medium build. After that, a sword that the inhabitant is a specter.

>Tomb Raider
>AAA Title

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I think a reboot is in order. After Tomb Raider 2, I felt I didn't want to play any of 'm anymore, since I felt like I missed out on some of the story lines when I skipped 3, if there were any. The only one after 2 that I've bought was the Anniversary remake, since I always liked the original game. It was decent, not bad for 10 bucks.

Actually, I really liked Legend (the first reboot) but I didn't care so much for Underworld.

Underworld was actually really good. The only thing they could improved was the collision detection, it was horrible.

I think they should just let it die and come up with a new franchise. They're good devs, so it'd make sense to stop beating a dead horse and get some new ideas in there.

Oh man... another tomb raider with multiplayer this time.

Do the dev's not know that their Tomb Raider games arent working?

So it will be a MMO driving game where the more safely you drive the lower your insurance quote? AAA needs something like this if they want to really get to the masses.

I laughed, but how many people know what AAA is?

Like, everyone with a car?

I don't think AAA is some sort of big secret.

I lol'd.

A lot of idiots wouldn't know.

Just like people generally don't know that Michelin isn't just a tire company.

"Just like people generally don't know that Michelin isn't just a tire company."

that's nothing like not knowing what AAA is.

why the fuck would i need to know Michelin is more than tires.

Because Michelin makes a damn good restaurant guide?

Screw your AAA, Its all about AARP...

now where did i leave those teeth

It'll be interesting to see if Crystal Dynamics can create a Tomb Raider that garners the sort of respect that has been absent since the latter half of the nineties. Looking forward to this one.

so the studio is thinking of making a tomb raider lesbian dating sim MMO? or did i misread it?

I thought Tomb Raider Underworld was supposed to be a reboot? And from what I heard it's actually a great game, too?

Legend was the reboot, Underworld was a sequel to it.

Tomb Raider: Croft's Fortune Among Thieves?

Tomb Raider: Lara's Chest Among Thieves.... if the rumors of her being flat are true.

*thinks of some catchy uncharted reference*

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Damnit I got nothing. I'll just say the obvious.

Hey look! Looks like they're trying to cash in on Uncharted 2's multiplayer!! How about that!

gimme another Legacy of Kain GOD DAMNIT!

Damn, I think I was in the 4th grade the last time I heard Tomb Raider and AAA in the same sentence. Green Day was actually decent back then too though...

It must be Tomb Raider 1 you're thinking of.

needing another reboot?? What.. the last reboot didn't quite reboot the series the way they wanted? that sequel to the reboot really didn't help reboot interest either??

Maybe oh I dunno, its just time to work on something new?
I mean, in that time of failed reboots, uncharted 1 and 2 have come out and essentially became the tomb raider KILLER.

Tomb Raider Underworld is rad. That is all.
Sure, the gun mechanics are atrocious (I hope they fix this in their rebooted reboot of a reboot) but the platforming is excellent, and the story is pretty decent considering it's mental.

Whoa! Could it be an...FPS?! We just don't get enough of those!

Please let this be something original. Not that there's anything wrong with shooters. But everyone should know what I mean.

As far as new TR games go:

Anniversary >>> Legend >>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Underworld

I always thought it was a DD sort of title.

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I really enjoyed the 3 Xbox 360 Tomb Raider outings (never got a chance to play any of the older Playstation releases, might download them on PSN eventually though). I don't really like the idea of them "rebooting" the franchise. I really think they would as much sucess by just continuing the franchise and current storyline.
Of course, this might all be irrelevant if the AAA title is a different franchise altogether, but somehow, i doubt it.

They think Lara's body is the problem, they refuse to accept they keep shipping broken games.. whether it's the fault of the camera or collision detection or just being a bad game.

I'm not sure what games you been playing, but none of the 3 tomb raider games I played on the 360 had issues with collision detection, camera or "being bad". I'm not saying they were perfect, or there wasn't room for improvement, but all the games had a quality feel and had no issues that took me out of the game.

Maybe the developers want a more "Uncharted" feel, with a bit more action, humour and multiplayer - and I wouldn't be against that, because the Uncharted games are top notch. I won't say they're better than the Tomb Raider games, just an extension of what Tomb Raider brought to the table in terms of game design.

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