Joystiq http://www.joystiq.com Joystiq http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/http://www.joystiq.com/media/feedlogo.gif Joystiq http://www.joystiq.com en-us Copyright 2013 Weblogs, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/<![CDATA[Select Tomb Raider games 75% off on Steam this weekend]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/11/03/select-tomb-raider-games-75-off-on-steam-this-weekend/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/11/03/select-tomb-raider-games-75-off-on-steam-this-weekend/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/11/03/select-tomb-raider-games-75-off-on-steam-this-weekend/#comments Select Tomb Raider games 75% off on Steam this weekendFrom now until 10 a.m. Pacific time on Monday morning, the PC versions of Tomb Raider: Anniversary, Tomb Raider: Legend and Tomb Raider: Underworld are all 75 percent on Steam, meaning that each game can be had for less than a fiver. That is, provided you're able to circumnavigate an elaborate series of traps, deadly animals and vicious, armed ne'er-do-wells hell-bent on preventing you from acquiring the treasure you seek.*

*Some or all requirements listed may be a complete fabrication. Joystiq, AOL Media Inc. and The Huffington Post Media Group are not responsible for any injuries sustained while attempting to purchase computerized video-machine games off of digital distribution platforms such as Steam. Today's lucky number is "three." If Lily has six apples, and a different girl also named Lily has twelve apples, why are you still reading this?

JoystiqSelect Tomb Raider games 75% off on Steam this weekend originally appeared on Joystiq on Sat, 03 Nov 2012 19:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>Crystal-DynamicseidospcSteamTomb-Raider-AnniversaryTomb-Raider-Legendtomb-raider-underworldSat, 03 Nov 2012 19:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Free Tomb Raider: Underworld, Marvel Pinball for PS Plus members in December]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/12/05/free-tomb-raider-underworld-marvel-pinball-for-ps-plus-members/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/12/05/free-tomb-raider-underworld-marvel-pinball-for-ps-plus-members/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/12/05/free-tomb-raider-underworld-marvel-pinball-for-ps-plus-members/#comments PlayStation Plus members will be able to download full versions of Tomb Raider: Underworld and PSN's Marvel Pinball this month, along with three PSone classics from the Spyro franchise. Underworld and Spyro are available tomorrow, December 6, while Marvel Pinball goes gratis on December 13.

After getting hooked on Marvel Pinball, be sure to check out the Captain America and Fantastic Four add-on tables, which will be available for 50 percent off. Head on over to the PlayStation Blog for a full list of December discounts.

JoystiqFree Tomb Raider: Underworld, Marvel Pinball for PS Plus members in December originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 05 Dec 2011 17:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>Marvel-Pinballplaystationplaystation-plusps3pspsonyTomb-Raider-UnderworldMon, 05 Dec 2011 17:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Tomb Raider celebrates 15th anniversary with Steam sale this weekend]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/10/14/tomb-raider-celebrates-15th-anniversary-with-steam-sale-this-wee/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/10/14/tomb-raider-celebrates-15th-anniversary-with-steam-sale-this-wee/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/10/14/tomb-raider-celebrates-15th-anniversary-with-steam-sale-this-wee/#comments Has it really been 15 years since we shared in Lara Croft's obsessive lust for artifacts and her undying vendetta against endangered species? Heck, the creatures of the earth aren't even safe after they've become extinct -- she's killed plenty of dinosaurs too.

To commemorate fifteen years of robbing graves, dodging traps and accidentally swan-diving into neck-crunching granite, Steam is offering the post-reboot Tomb Raider series at a magnanimous rate until Monday, 10AM Pacific. Tomb Raider: Underworld is the most expensive of the lot at $6.79, with Tomb Raider 1 remake Anniversary going for $3.39. Crystal Dynamics' first stint with Lara, Tomb Raider: Legend, is available for $5.09.

At under $16 in total, it's a trilogy to be treasured. Err, right before next year's reboot, of course.

JoystiqTomb Raider celebrates 15th anniversary with Steam sale this weekend originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 14 Oct 2011 22:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>crystal-dynamicslara-croftpcsteamtomb-raiderTomb-Raider-Anniversarytomb-raider-legendtomb-raider-underworldFri, 14 Oct 2011 22:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Tomb Raider PS3 trilogy pack confirmed, details to follow shortly]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/12/20/tomb-raider-ps3-trilogy-pack-confirmed-details-to-follow-short/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/12/20/tomb-raider-ps3-trilogy-pack-confirmed-details-to-follow-short/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/12/20/tomb-raider-ps3-trilogy-pack-confirmed-details-to-follow-short/#comments Lady Croft's latest adventures -- excluding the downloadable Lara Croft and the Guardian of Light -- are getting bundled up in early 2011 for a Tomb Raider Trilogy pack on PlayStation 3. Karl Stewart, global brand director for Crystal Dynamics, confirmed this weekend's leak on his Twitter account. He noted that a full announcement would be made shortly.

If the Amazon listing is accurate, the Blu-ray compilation will include Tomb Raider: Legend and Tomb Raider: Anniversary, both of which will be available for the first time on the console, along with 2008's Tomb Raider: Underworld. You'll also get male and female avatars for PlayStation Home and an XMB theme.

This looks to be the last send-off for the obsessive and occasionally mean Lara introduced by Crystal Dynamics in 2006. She'll experience another reboot in Tomb Raider -- just "Tomb Raider" -- next year.

JoystiqTomb Raider PS3 trilogy pack confirmed, details to follow shortly originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 20 Dec 2010 12:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>crystal-dynamicskarl-stewartLara-Croftplaystationps3Square-EnixTomb-Raider-AnniversaryTomb-Raider-LegendTomb-Raider-UnderworldMon, 20 Dec 2010 12:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Tomb Raider Trilogy combines HD Legend, Anniversary and Underworld on PS3, retail listing says]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/12/19/tomb-raider-trilogy-combines-hd-legend-anniversary-and-underwor/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/12/19/tomb-raider-trilogy-combines-hd-legend-anniversary-and-underwor/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/12/19/tomb-raider-trilogy-combines-hd-legend-anniversary-and-underwor/#comments The PS3 may be home to yet another HD collection. Amazon.de has a listing for Tomb Raider Trilogy. According to the listing, the Blu-ray will include Tomb Raider Legend, Tomb Raider Anniversary and Tomb Raider Underworld. The first two games will get an HD makeover (and will likely look similar to the Xbox 360 versions), and all three games will offer PlayStation Network trophies. In addition, the collection will unlock special male and female avatars for use in PlayStation Home.

While Square Enix has yet to officially announce the collection, we find it a rather likely prospect. It would be a fitting way to close the book on Lara's previous adventures before the upcoming reboot. Oh, and everyone else is doing it too.

[Thanks, Jose M.!]

JoystiqTomb Raider Trilogy combines HD Legend, Anniversary and Underworld on PS3, retail listing says originally appeared on Joystiq on Sun, 19 Dec 2010 13:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>crystal-dynamicseidosplaystationps3square-enixTomb-Raider-Anniversarytomb-raider-legendtomb-raider-trilogytomb-raider-underworldSun, 19 Dec 2010 13:00:00 EST<![CDATA[OnLive prices flat-rate 'PlayPack' plan at $10 per month, begins MicroConsole shipments]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/12/02/onlive-prices-flat-rate-playpack-plan-at-10-per-month-begins/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/12/02/onlive-prices-flat-rate-playpack-plan-at-10-per-month-begins/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/12/02/onlive-prices-flat-rate-playpack-plan-at-10-per-month-begins/#comments
When we last wrote about OnLive, the "cloud gaming" service had just announced a price and ship date for its MicroConsole hardware. At the time, we also reported that it was planning to launch a flat-rate pricing plan for access to older "back catalog" titles and indie games, with a price to be announced. This morning, the company has set what's now known as the "PlayPack" plan at $9.99 per month, and will make it available to all OnLive users on January 15, 2011.

PlayPack is available right now to those with the OnLive MicroConsole -- or soon to get one, as they've begun shipping to Founding Members today -- in "beta" form, free of charge until the official roll-out.

Currently, the PlayPack beta offers access to a collection of about a dozen games, some new to the service (like Prince of Persia and Tomb Raider: Underworld) while others, like Unreal Tournament 3, have been on the service since it launched last summer. OnLive says it will have a library of 40 games ready for PlayPack subscribers when the for-pay tier launches in January. Looking at the finer print, some of the games "require a mouse and/or keyboard" -- which are supported in both wired and wireless flavors by the MicroConsole. Check out a partial list of games included in the PlayPack beta after the break.

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JoystiqOnLive prices flat-rate 'PlayPack' plan at $10 per month, begins MicroConsole shipments originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 02 Dec 2010 12:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>cloud-gamingmaconlivepcplaypackprince-of-persiaTomb-Raider-Underworldunreal-tournament-3Thu, 02 Dec 2010 12:01:00 EST<![CDATA[Former Tomb Raider director discusses highs and lows of Underworld]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/09/02/former-tomb-raider-director-discusses-highs-and-lows-of-underwor/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/09/02/former-tomb-raider-director-discusses-highs-and-lows-of-underwor/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/09/02/former-tomb-raider-director-discusses-highs-and-lows-of-underwor/#comments
Meant to conclude the trilogy that began with the franchise's crucial and critically well-received reboot, Tomb Raider: Underworld ended not only Lara Croft's search for her mystically misplaced mother, but Eric Lindstrom's stint as creative director at Crystal Dynamics. He's spoken out on some elements of Underworld's development before -- particularly with regards to its two DLC expansions -- but a postmortem published on Gamasutra features a complete account of his work on the game.

While Lindstrom points out many of the game's successes in terms of design and play mechanics, he admits that several unforeseen factors took a significant bite out of time that was initially set aside for polishing. Getting a shared technology base in place proved unexpectedly difficult, and "acts of god" seemed to target the team, tragically taking the life of the lead level designer during the first half of production.

Eidos may have expressed disappointment in Underworld's sales, but the now Square Enix-owned publisher is rumored to be at work on a new direction for the franchise, overseen by original Tomb Raider designer Toby Gard.

JoystiqFormer Tomb Raider director discusses highs and lows of Underworld originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 02 Sep 2009 22:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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According to Tomb Raider Chronicles, Eidos has announced that Tomb Raider Underworld has become part of the Xbox 360 Classics range as well as PS3 Platinum Hits in the UK. The upshot here is that both the Xbox 360 and PS3 versions should now be available for a mere £19.99. We've contacted Eidos to see if the new price applies to all PAL regions and if North America will see any budget love.

Considering Eidos was disappointed in the game's sales in North America and the game enjoyed relative success in the UK, we're not holding our breath.

JoystiqLara's Underworld adventure goes budget in the UK originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 22 May 2009 16:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>crystal-dynamicsdealseidosMicrosofttomb-raider-underworldXbox-360Fri, 22 May 2009 16:15:00 EST<![CDATA[Trophies: Tomb Raider Underworld]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/05/22/trophies-tomb-raider-underworld/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/05/22/trophies-tomb-raider-underworld/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/05/22/trophies-tomb-raider-underworld/#comments
The Tomb Raider Underworld Trophy patch is finally coming! You can expect it on Thursday, May 28th, worldwide. Check out the Trophies after the break.

[Thanks, Daniel!]
View Trophy List | Visit Trophy Portal

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JoystiqTrophies: Tomb Raider Underworld originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 22 May 2009 15:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>tomb-raidertomb-raider-underworldtrophiestrophyFri, 22 May 2009 15:45:00 EST<![CDATA[Joystiq Review: Tomb Raider Underworld: Lara's Shadow (DLC)]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/03/18/joystiq-review-tomb-raider-underworld-laras-shadow-dlc/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/03/18/joystiq-review-tomb-raider-underworld-laras-shadow-dlc/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/03/18/joystiq-review-tomb-raider-underworld-laras-shadow-dlc/#comments Acting as a cracked mirror, reflecting the obsession and ruthlessness that has come to envelop Lara Croft in her most recent adventures, the Doppelganger makes for an interesting choice of protagonist for Tomb Raider Underworld's second downloadable expansion. As Lara's shadow so curtly explains, she's an exact duplicate of Tomb Raider's lithe leading lady -- minus all the flaws.

Unfortunately, Lara's Shadow is anything but, serving only to highlight and exacerbate one of the biggest problems that has plagued the Tomb Raider series since its inception. It's vaguely appalling that developer Crystal Dynamics has managed to introduce even more combat this time around, even after removing most of Lara's guns.

Continue reading Joystiq Review: Tomb Raider Underworld: Lara's Shadow (DLC)

JoystiqJoystiq Review: Tomb Raider Underworld: Lara's Shadow (DLC) originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 18 Mar 2009 21:05:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>crystal-dynamicsdlceidoslara-croftlaras-shadowMicrosofttomb-raidertomb-raider-underworldtomb-raider-underworld-dlctomb-raider-underworld-laras-shadowXbox-360Wed, 18 Mar 2009 21:05:00 EST<![CDATA['Lara's Shadow' out today, new trailer heaps on the drama]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/03/10/laras-shadow-out-today-new-trailer-heaps-on-the-drama/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/03/10/laras-shadow-out-today-new-trailer-heaps-on-the-drama/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/03/10/laras-shadow-out-today-new-trailer-heaps-on-the-drama/#comments Hot on the (high) heels of last week's developer documentary, Eidos has released the first "official" trailer for Tomb Raider: Underworld's second -- and, presumably, final -- 360-exclusive DLC expansion, "Lara's Shadow." The add-on mission is out today for 800 ($10) and the rest of this post is one big spoiler, so turn back ye who do not wish things ... spoiled.

The footage -- dubbed the "final trailer," despite being the only trailer, but whatevs -- shows a whole lot of the main game (Lara's doppelganger blowing up Croft Manor, their battle in Helheim) along with plenty of talking before getting to the goods: the titular Shadow in action, slowing down time -- speeding up time! -- and kicking enemies. Lots of kicking. Well, and running up walls. Actually, just the one wall. So, will you be slapping down the points for this one, or are you all Lara'd out?

Look for our review of Lara's the doppelganger's adventures tomorrow.

Joystiq'Lara's Shadow' out today, new trailer heaps on the drama originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 10 Mar 2009 14:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>crystal-dynamicsdlceidoslaras-shadowtomb-raidertomb-raider-underworldtomb-raider-underworld-dlcTue, 10 Mar 2009 14:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Trivial Pursuit, Tomb Raider and FEAR 2 receive free DLC]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/03/10/free-dlc-for-trivial-pursuit-tomb-raider-and-fear-2/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/03/10/free-dlc-for-trivial-pursuit-tomb-raider-and-fear-2/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/03/10/free-dlc-for-trivial-pursuit-tomb-raider-and-fear-2/#comments Major Nelson of the clan Hryb sends word that free DLC is available on XBLM for three very different types of games.
  • Trivial Pursuit: Hundreds of new questions for movie buffs.
  • Tomb Raider: Underworld: Designer costume pack, created by designers and voted for by Tomb Raider fans.
  • F.E.A.R. 2: "Toy Soldiers" Map Pack, where players are inches tall and battle in a "pinball machine, a hospital lab room, and a playground sandbox." OK, that actually sounds cool.
Go ahead, grab those and get to thinking, dressing and killing.

JoystiqTrivial Pursuit, Tomb Raider and FEAR 2 receive free DLC originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 10 Mar 2009 11:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>dlcFEARFEAR-2FEAR-2-Project-OriginFPSMonolithMonolith-Productionstomb-raider-underworldtrivial-pursuitWarner-BrosWarner-Bros-Interactive-EntertainmentWBIExblmxbox-liveTue, 10 Mar 2009 11:00:00 EST<![CDATA['Lara's Shadow' exposed in new Underworld DLC footage]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/03/05/laras-shadow-exposed-in-new-underworld-dlc-footage/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/03/05/laras-shadow-exposed-in-new-underworld-dlc-footage/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/03/05/laras-shadow-exposed-in-new-underworld-dlc-footage/#comments Wrongly thinking it could slip past us unnoticed, the first glimpse of Tomb Raider: Underworld's upcoming, Xbox 360-exclusive "Lara's Shadow" DLC on video has ventured ... out of the shadows. Narrated by members of the add-on episode's dev team, the footage features Lara Croft's doppelganger, a.k.a. the character you'll be playing as should you download the content in question.

She's stronger and faster than Lara, according to the devs, who've decided to focus more on hand-to-hand (and foot-to-face) combat for the Shadow's turn in the spotlight. The doppelganger has the ability to speed up and slow time, as well as amplify the power of any weapon she's carrying. The episode appears to be quite platforming-heavy; watch for snippets of Lara's look-alike running up walls and shimmying along ledges with inhuman speed. (Maybe because she's ... not human?)

Joystiq'Lara's Shadow' exposed in new Underworld DLC footage originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 05 Mar 2009 21:50:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Sometimes, I worry about Lara Croft. Sure, the bloody vendetta against endangered animals and that egregious contempt for ancient pots were both neon-lit warning signs, but the writing on the walls has never been so clearly etched as on those found in her latest raid-worthy tomb. It's not the fact that she's willing to clamber, crawl and cartwheel through the decrepit crypt, her collapsed mansion as its gravestone, that makes me fret about her mental health. It's that she's willing to do it all in a camo bikini.

Unsurprisingly, the gaudy garment, no doubt picked up at a tacky souvenir shop on Normandy Beach, represents the more adolescent additions offered by Tomb Raider Underworld's first DLC episode, Beneath the Ashes. The rest of it -- a large, unexplored environment, a new enemy and some fresh puzzles -- should appeal to those who see beyond Lara's figure and appreciate a game of clockwork exploration and platforming.

Continue reading Joystiq Review: Tomb Raider Underworld: Beneath the Ashes (DLC)

JoystiqJoystiq Review: Tomb Raider Underworld: Beneath the Ashes (DLC) originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 24 Feb 2009 18:50:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>Beneath-the-AshesCrystal-DynamicsDLCEidosMicrosoftTomb-RaiderTomb-Raider-UnderworldTomb-Raider-Underworld-DLCXbox-360Tue, 24 Feb 2009 18:50:00 EST<![CDATA[Tomb Raider 'Beneath the Ashes' DLC now on XBLM]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/02/24/tomb-raider-beneath-the-ashes-dlc-now-on-xblm/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/02/24/tomb-raider-beneath-the-ashes-dlc-now-on-xblm/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/02/24/tomb-raider-beneath-the-ashes-dlc-now-on-xblm/#commentsArchaeology buffs take note: New Tomb Raider: Underworld DLC is now available. Entitled 'Beneath the Ashes' the DLC has Lara Croft exploring yet more expansive caverns and crypts conveniently buried under Croft Manor. In addition to the new playable content, the DLC includes six new outfits for Ms. Croft and 125 achievement points to earn. Should you wish to explore 'Beaneath the Ashes,' the price of admission is 800.

JoystiqTomb Raider 'Beneath the Ashes' DLC now on XBLM originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 24 Feb 2009 14:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Eidos has finally confirmed that Tomb Raider Underworld's Beneath the Ashes pack -- releasing tomorrow -- will cost the expected 800 ($10). Lara's exploration of what existed beneath her 12-room (2-bath), fully furnished wine cellar is the first piece of DLC, to be followed by Lara's Shadow, which offers a "new" playable character.

Given the disappointing sales of TRU, we're going to guess that quite a few haven't played the title yet. As this playable character is a spoiler, we'll place that info after the break.

Continue reading Eidos confirms 'Beneath the Ashes' price, playable character in second DLC pack

JoystiqEidos confirms 'Beneath the Ashes' price, playable character in second DLC pack originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 23 Feb 2009 11:05:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>beneath-the-asheseidoslara-croftlaras-shadowMicrosofttomb-raider-underworldtomb-raider-underworld-dlcXbox-360Mon, 23 Feb 2009 11:05:00 EST<![CDATA[Tomb Raider's 'Beneath the Ashes' DLC coming Feb. 24]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/02/19/tomb-raiders-beneath-the-ashes-dlc-coming-feb-24/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/02/19/tomb-raiders-beneath-the-ashes-dlc-coming-feb-24/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/02/19/tomb-raiders-beneath-the-ashes-dlc-coming-feb-24/#comments After an "unexpected technical issue" delayed her basement expedition, Lara Croft is back on track for her Xbox 360-exclusive Tomb Raider Underworld add-on, Beneath the Ashes. According to an official forum post by Eidos' head of mastering, Jason Walker, the download has cleared Microsoft certification and should be available on the Xbox Live Marketplace next Tuesday, February 24. We've reached out to Eidos PR for additional confirmation.

A title update addressing several game bugs (fixes listed after the break) will be released alongside the download, which is expected to weigh in at 948MB. The second downloadable chapter, Lara's Shadow, still retains its original March 10 release date and promise of a "new" playable character. Expect each pack to cost 800 ($10).

Continue reading Tomb Raider's 'Beneath the Ashes' DLC coming Feb. 24

JoystiqTomb Raider's 'Beneath the Ashes' DLC coming Feb. 24 originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 19 Feb 2009 16:10:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>Beneath-the-AshesEidosLaras-ShadowMicrosoftTomb-RaiderTomb-Raider-UnderworldTomb-Raider-Underworld-DLCXbox-360Thu, 19 Feb 2009 16:10:00 EST<![CDATA[Trophies to be patched into Tomb Raider: Underworld]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/02/16/trophies-to-be-patched-into-tomb-raider-underworld/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/02/16/trophies-to-be-patched-into-tomb-raider-underworld/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/02/16/trophies-to-be-patched-into-tomb-raider-underworld/#comments Lara Croft may be a treasure hunter, but she came up empty handed in her quest for Trophies in the PS3 version of Tomb Raider: Underworld. This is to be remedied by way of an upcoming patch, says an Eidos community manager.

According to a post on the game's official forums, Crystal Dynamics originally desired to have Trophy support included in the shipped game. "The guys at Crystal have been looking into this for a long time because they really wanted to include it," a community rep wrote. "The good news is that I can confirm that a patch for the PS3 version of Tomb Raider: Underworld is being worked on that will enable Trophy Support."

We've contacted Eidos for comment on the patch and an expected release date. We'll update as soon as we receive word.

[Via CVG]

JoystiqTrophies to be patched into Tomb Raider: Underworld originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 16 Feb 2009 18:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>crystal-dynamicseidospatchtomb-raidertomb-raider-underworldtrophiesMon, 16 Feb 2009 18:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Hey, you got Mirror's Edge in my Tomb Raider!]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/02/11/hey-you-got-mirrors-edge-in-my-tomb-raider/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/02/11/hey-you-got-mirrors-edge-in-my-tomb-raider/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/02/11/hey-you-got-mirrors-edge-in-my-tomb-raider/#comments
Lara and Faith have a lot in common. Both are strong, female protagonists, and both find themselves relying heavily on their ability to effectively navigate the environment around them. Now, they have another thing in common: they've both been the subject of weird mods. Check out the video past the break, which shows what Lara's world would look like had it taken inspiration from Mirror's Edge.

[Thanks, M]

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JoystiqHey, you got Mirror's Edge in my Tomb Raider! originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 11 Feb 2009 15:52:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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It appears Lady Croft will have to explore her basement at a later date, as Eidos has once again delayed Tomb Raider Underworld's DLC. StrategyInformer received word from the publisher that the hold up is being caused by an "unexpected technical issue." There is currently no new release date for the DLC.

We wonder if this "technical issue" would have been dealt with by now if Crystal Dynamics still had its staff intact? We've contacted Eidos with questions regarding this delay and will update if we hear anything.

Update: An Eidos rep. has responded to our questions by reaffirming the delay and stating a new launch date will be revealed as soon as it's confirmed.

JoystiqTomb Raider Underworld 'Beneath the Ashes' DLC delayed originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 09 Feb 2009 13:57:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Eidos has released a developer diary video talking up the soon-to-be-released, Xbox 360 exclusive "Beneath the Ashes" episode for Tomb Raider: Underworld. For those just joining us, the new level sees Lady Croft discovering that her home's basement has ... a basement. And that, in addition to being very large, it's also chockablock with traps. We're guessing her realtor wasn't big on total disclosure.

The video offers up our first good look at the DLC, with principals on the project revealing that it contains puzzles even more ... puzzling than those in the retail game. It's also quite "creepy," "spooky" and "scary" -- as the viewer is told, oh, a dozen times or so. See for yourself ... unless you scare, spook or get creeped out easily.

JoystiqWatch Lara explore her basement in 'Beneath the Ashes' originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 03 Feb 2009 20:05:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Remember that retail listing for the Tomb Raider Underworld "Expansion Token Pack" with a January 21st ship date? Oh, you do ... we were sort of hoping you'd forgotten about all that. Oh, you've spent the last 24 hours staring at the Xbox 360 Marketplace? Well, this is awkward ...

Well, you can divert your attention until February 10 when "Beneath the Ashes" - the first of two Xbox 360-exclusive DLC episodes - brings six new costumes, 125 additional achievement points, and some "never-before-seen caverns and age old crypts" to Lara's latest. The second episode - "Lara's Shadow" - follows on March 10 and, we presume, will feature another 125 achievement points.

The press release curiously avoids any mention of price but - seeing as how the email in our inbox reminded us that "the codes to download this content will be available at GameStop" - we're going to assume that despite managing to botch the date, GameStop's got the $10 per episode asking price right. We've asked an Eidos rep just in case.
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JoystiqTomb Raider Underworld DLC episodes dated: Feb. 10 and Mar. 10 originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 22 Jan 2009 20:06:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Having been delayed late last year thanks to layoffs at Crystal Dynamics, Eidos has officialy set a new date for the Tomb Raider: Underworld DLC. The first content pack, "Beneath the Ashes," is set to arrive on February 10 and finds Lara exploring the ruins of Croft Manner to discover a hidden "deadly source of power" amidst ancient caverns and crypts. Frankly, we hope the DLC unravels the mystery as to why the Crofts decided to build their mansion on top of so many caverns and crypts in the first place. "Beneath the Ashes" will also contain six new costumes for Lara and new achievements worth 125 points.

The second batch of DLC, "Lara's Shadow," will be available March 10. No details were released regarding the second pack, but it's probably safe to assume it will also contain a new level, costumes, and achievements. No prices were announced, though GameStop lists both packs combined for $20, leading us to believe they will be individually priced at 800 points.

It's worth noting that former creative director for Crystal Dynamics, Eric Lindstrom, has stated that the DLC levels were originally intended to be included in the retail game, but were cut as the result of "a production issue" that would have caused the game to miss its ship date.

JoystiqTomb Raider: Underworld DLC set for Feb. 10, March 10 originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 22 Jan 2009 13:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>crystal-dynamicsdlcdownloadable-contenteidoslive-marketplacemarketplacetomb-raidertomb-raider-underworldxblmxbox-live-marketplaceThu, 22 Jan 2009 13:00:00 EST<![CDATA[NPD: MGS4 sells over 1 million in US, Tomb Raider left undiscovered]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/01/21/npd-mgs4-sells-over-1-million-in-us-tomb-raider-left-undiscove/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/01/21/npd-mgs4-sells-over-1-million-in-us-tomb-raider-left-undiscove/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/01/21/npd-mgs4-sells-over-1-million-in-us-tomb-raider-left-undiscove/#commentsFiled under: , , ,

Now that we've seen the real list for 2008's top-selling games, Gamasutra has taken a look at some of the high-profile titles that didn't make the cut. Thanks to data from the NPD, we now know Metal Gear Solid 4 has passed the one-million threshold in the US with 1.08M in sales -- 775K in June, 301K since then. It's worth noting that the figure doesn't include copies sold in the MGS4 PlayStation 3 bundle. Globally, Old Snake has enlisted over 4 million soldiers. As for LittleBigPlanet and Resistance 2, they sold 611K and 598K stateside in 2008, respectively.

Here's the bad news: Tomb Raider: Underworld has managed only 246K across three platforms since launching mid-November -- indeed a disappointment, but also a lowered bar for Naughty Dog's Nathan Drake vs. Lara Croft claim. To its credit, TRU has done better elsewhere, selling 1.5 million worldwide. Meanwhile, Prince of Persia did 483K in December, with at least 213K of those going to the PS3 version. While that puts it on par with Sony's first-party titles last month, it also means the Xbox 360 version saw relatively disappointing sales.


Metal Gear Solid 4 and LittleBigPlanet were both "honored" (if you can call it that) in our Best of 2008 awards. See what else made the list.

JoystiqNPD: MGS4 sells over 1 million in US, Tomb Raider left undiscovered originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 21 Jan 2009 15:43:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Eidos share prices have been positively bouncing this morning. GI.biz reports that yesterday's acknowledgment of a takeover bid sent the stock up 40% to 17 pence. The shares are currently maintaining an increase from yesterday's closing price.

Investors may be optimistic, but there's still no word on the mystery company interested in Eidos. Current speculation is that Warner Bros. is the one making a move, having already taken over 20% of the publisher. Eidos' woes were renewed recently after sales of Tomb Raider: Underworld did not meet expectations.

JoystiqEidos stock up following buyout talks originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 16 Jan 2009 10:31:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Eidos recently laid off 30 employees at Crystal Dynamics, including Tomb Raider: Underworld creative director Eric Lindstrom. Understandably bitter about Eidos' cost-cutting, Lindstrom is now answering fan questions on a popular Tomb Raider fan forum, giving an intriguing and frank insight into the development process (including details Eidos probably didn't want publicized).

One of the more interesting factoids to emerge from Lindstrom's open Q & A session is that Crystal Dynamics was held back by Eidos from making Underworld an M-rated title. "I wanted to do things that a Teen rating prevented," explained Lindstrom, "but I also wanted it to get the players the first unrated games, did. In the end it didn't matter because publishing wanted it to be Teen."

So far, the Tomb Raider franchise has contained only Teen-rated games, but was a Mature title still a possibility? Says Lindstrom: "The managers who said it had to be Teen left some time ago, so maybe that could change sometime." We assume such a game would either include more violence, or, as some sites have been quick to suggest, a more risqué depiction of Lara.

Though something evidently has to change after Underworld's disappointing sales, does anybody else find such a prospect depressing? We'd prefer it if Eidos concentrated on shipping games that, y'know, functioned correctly. Also, while we're discussing Underworld, we figured this would be an appropriate place to mention the Zero Punctuation review, which just popped up in our RSS feeds -- catch the video after the jump!

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JoystiqM-rated Tomb Raider a possibility? originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 14 Jan 2009 17:28:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Now-former creative director of the Tomb Raider franchise at Crystal Dynamics, Eric Lindstrom, has broken his silence about recent layoffs at the developer -- including his own -- and rumors that the upcoming Xbox 360 exclusive DLC for the game was "held back" from the final release for profit's sake.

Posting on the site Tomb Raider Forums, Lindstrom says that he was let go as the result of there being "too many captains for the number of ships" at the studio, suggesting that the new, leaner Crystal Dynamics won't be working on multiple concurrent projects. Linden likened the layoffs to "musical chairs," saying that, "when the music stopped all the seats were taken."

Lindstrom also used his new "free agent" status to dispel rumors about the 360's two additional, downloadable missions, which are coming soon to XBLM. "We had a production issue that was going to make us miss our ship date," he wrote, revealing that, "It was my idea to cut what was cut, and I did hope that it would one day be made available as a download mission ... but on the day we made the cut, it was made purely for Underworld production reasons."

JoystiqTomb Raider: Underworld creative director speaks out on his layoff, DLC rumors originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 12 Jan 2009 21:05:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Finally, some Tomb Raider news that's about, you know, tombs. Specifically, the downloadable kind meant to extend Lara Croft's latest -- and commercially disappointing -- adventure, Tomb Raider Underworld. Eidos had promised two Xbox 360-exclusive episodes, with the first initially scheduled to arrive by Christmas. Sadly, the only things to be released by developer Crystal Dynamics thus far are thirty employees.

Though an official post-delay date has yet to be confirmed by Eidos, retailer GameStop currently lists a Tomb Raider Underworld "Expansion Token Pack," which is said to contain two Xbox Live Marketplace Token cards. According to the product page, the pack will cost $19.99 and ship on Wednesday, January 21st. If we were prone to bouts of speculation, we'd say that the presence of two cards indicates that both DLC packs ("Beneath the Ashes" and "Lara's Shadow") will be released simultaneously on Xbox Live at a combined cost of 1600.

If we were prone to such silly things -- we'll let you know what Eidos has to say as soon as possible.

JoystiqRetail: Tomb Raider Underworld DLC coming Jan. 21 originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 12 Jan 2009 14:29:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Forget that Lady Croft's reinvention -- by the recently downsized Crystal Dynamics -- in Tomb Raider: Legend brought new life to a franchise that was on life support, Eidos wants to do another makeover of the heroine after "disappointing" Underworld sales of only 1.5 million units in the six weeks following the game's release. Eidos expected the latest Croft adventure to hit 2 million sales during this brutal holiday season.

Speaking with The Times, Eidos CFO Robert Brent says they need to look at everything when developing the next Tomb Raider title. He uses Batman as an example of a "sad character" from the Burton films, who became more "noir" in The Dark Knight. This would be a good time to note that Croft tried going "darker" before; it was called Angel of Darkness.

Eidos would also like to make Lara more female-friendly, which is understandable -- a good first step might be showing her eyes on the box art. It's worth pointing out that Eidos is apparently using Legend's 3 million sales to gauge its disappointment with Underworld. Key difference: Legend released with breathing room in April of 2006, not in the war zone of 2008's climax.

JoystiqEidos looking to reinvent Lara Croft (again) originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 12 Jan 2009 11:22:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Following tips that Crystal Dynamics, current developer of the Tomb Raider series, experienced layoffs yesterday, publisher Eidos has confirmed to Joystiq that approximately 30 employees have been let go. When asked what the reason for the layoffs were, a company spokesperson said, "We have increased the focus on the Tomb Raider franchise at Crystal Dynamics, regrettably this has resulted in the reduction in headcount." Increased focus means layoffs ... okay?

Follow up questions regarding Eidos' sales expectations for Tomb Raider Underworld and how those figures were projected were not answered. The Crystal Dynamics layoffs come following Eidos' disappointment with Tomb Raider Underworld sales.

[Update: Joystiq has confirmed that Eric Lindstrom, Underworld's Creative Director, was among those let go.]

JoystiqEidos confirms Crystal Dynamics layoffs originally appeared on Joystiq on Sat, 10 Jan 2009 14:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Gamesindustry.biz is reporting that Eidos' latest Lara Croft installment, Tomb Raider: Underworld, has failed to meet internal sales forecasts and that its performance has been disappointing.

"On a global basis our sell through to 31 December, which we estimate at approximately 1.5 million units, is below our internal forecasts," admitted an Eidos rep, adding that the lower than expected sales were "primarily due to a lower start in North America." Well, there's always a chance at financial success with Arkham Asylum.

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Following UK publisher Eidos Interactive's announcement that sales of Tomb Raider Underworld didn't hit its internal forecast, the publisher's shares dropped 25% this morning (there's been some slight recovery since). Eidos states that Lady Croft's latest adventure, since its debut in November, sold 1.5 million copies by the end of 2008, which makes us question how high Eidos set the bar for the adventurer to spring, swing and flip off of.

Eidos' expectations come even more into question with its statement that the "difficult North American economy" caused restrictive inventory and price discounts. The assertion has a heaping hint of truthiness to it, more so following GameStop's astronomical sales during the holidays. We love Lara, but it doesn't sound like Eidos knows the limits of its own franchise in a competitive market.

Source - Eidos: 1.5m Tomb Raider Sales Miss Expectations (Edge)
Source - Eidos shares plunge 25% on bad news

JoystiqEidos disappointed with TR: Underworld sales, stock drops originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 09 Jan 2009 09:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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There's new Tomb Raider: Underworld downloadable content on the Xbox Live Marketplace today, free content that'll add two new costumes to Lara's wardrobe. But these aren't just any boring old costumes, these two free outfits are skin tight, spandex-like and curve enhancing wetsuits. Mmmhmm. We aren't exactly sure what they look look (probably something like the pic above), but the DLC is free so there isn't much of a decision to be made. Download away!

JoystiqFree skintight Lara Croft wetsuits now on the XBLM originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 06 Jan 2009 13:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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If you're like us, then you enjoy Lara's adventures. Well, her latest, Tomb Raider: Underworld, had quite the score and, luckily enough, it's available to download for free.

The music for the game was created by Colin O'Malley and you have several options when downloading. You can either snag bundles of tracks centered around each locale in the game, or one huge file with all 71 tracks (they're in 320kbps MP3, so the thing weighs in pretty hefty at 198mb).


[Via Joystiq]

JoystiqTomb Raider: Underworld soundtrack free to download originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 31 Dec 2008 16:40:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Nothing says "yuletide cheer" like a bombastic action score, such as the one written by Colin O'Malley for Tomb Raider: Underworld. Good news: said soundtrack is being offered as a free download from the website Tomb Raider Chronicles (and actually has been for a while, but "better late than never"). There are actually several downloads to choose from: bundles of tracks associated with each of the game's locales, or one big "deluxe edition" (198MB) containing all 71 tracks in 320kbps MP3 format. (Lady Croft demands nothing but the highest bitrates.)

[Via X3F]

JoystiqTune Raider: 'Underworld' soundtrack available for free download originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 30 Dec 2008 18:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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If you have a penchant for the discovery of tombs and the subsequent raiding of them, you just might have a little place in your heart for the Tomb Raider: Underworld soundtrack. If so, you might also be interested to know that you can download the entire soundtrack -- for free -- from Tomb Raider Chronicles. You can download the soundtrack in separate packages (one for each level of the game) or as one massive deluxe edition (71 tracks at 198MB). Apparently, it's been available for some time now, but that only makes it that much more exciting. After all, archaeology is about discovering ancient treasures, right? Well, that and the destruction of Atlantean gods, of course.

JoystiqExplore the Tomb Raider: Underworld soundtrack (for free) originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 30 Dec 2008 14:05:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Eidos has given Underworld fans another free costume pack, perfect for playing dress-up with Lara Croft. The 62MB download gives Lara a blue and a red wetsuit to add to her walk-in closet. A previous free costume pack bestowed Lady Croft with her treasured original (Anniversary) outfit and her Legend ensemble.

As much as we love putting Lara in new clothes -- pretending she's the Barbie doll dad wouldn't let us have as a kid -- don't think we've forgotten about those Underworld level packs. Pretty clothes might distract us, but the "Beneath the Ashes" mission was originally planned to be out by now.

JoystiqSuit up: New TR Underworld costumes available originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 30 Dec 2008 12:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Treyarch's Call of Duty: World at War has climbed to the top of the UK all-format game sales charts, blasting its way through countless soldiers, explosive set pieces and Need For Speed: Undercover, which was in second place for some reason. Resistance 2 grabbed the tenth spot in its debut, while Sonic Unleashed, as Eurogamer points out, only managed 23rd ... on the Xbox 360-specific chart.

Though FIFA 09's third all-format position makes complete sense and matches our envisioned UK stereotypes perfectly, it's somewhat harder to justify the #39 spot held by Mirror's Edge, not to mention Left 4 Dead's #34. Tomb Raider: Underworld, however, managed to go from a 9 to a 7 in a week. Not the first time that's happened.

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Xbox 360-exclusive DLC? Lara Croft fans aren't so easily swayed, it seems. According to GamesIndustry.biz, the gallivanting grave-robber has found herself exploring the interior of the PlayStation 3, more than any other system, with the release of Tomb Raider: Underworld. The report notes that 51 percent of the game's initial UK sales (before Monday?) were on Sony's monolithic platform, with the Xbox 360 accounting for 34 percent. The rest is made up of Underworld's PC, Wii and DS versions.

While the news is somewhat surprising -- the Xbox 360 tends to enjoy a larger share of multiplatform sales -- it should be noted that PlayStation 3 owners missed out on the last two, post-reboot Tomb Raider adventures. We'll see whether that reflects in the US sales once the month is over.

JoystiqUK Report: Tomb Raider Underworld sales leading on PS3 originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 25 Nov 2008 17:35:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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With Tomb Raider: Underworld releasing last week, we've been digging Lara's latest adventure, having fun exploring the depths of the Mediterranean and running through an exploding Croft mansion. Turns out, however, the game has a very bad glitch which can halt your progress. As evidenced in the image above, you can see there's a missing lever. Well, the thing about those Tomb Raider games is, uh, those levers are kind of important.

Head on past the break for a video of the area where this happens.

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JoystiqGlitch in Tomb Raider: Underworld ends the game originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 24 Nov 2008 17:27:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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