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Legacy of Atlantis Reimagines Lara Croft’s PS1 Quest as an Exploration-First Remake
gaming27 days ago

Legacy of Atlantis Reimagines Lara Croft’s PS1 Quest as an Exploration-First Remake

Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis is a modern Unreal Engine 5 remake from Flying Wild Hog and Amazon Game Studios that foregrounds exploration in the Peru Lost Valley level, featuring Lara's classic moves, puzzle-driven progression, and later gunplay; the team confirms AI tools were used in early development but final content will be human-crafted, with a February 12, 2027 release for PS5, Xbox Series X/S, Switch 2, and PC.

Lara Croft Reimagined: Legacy of Atlantis Sparks a Brighter Tomb Raider On Switch 2
technology1 month ago

Lara Croft Reimagined: Legacy of Atlantis Sparks a Brighter Tomb Raider On Switch 2

A Summer Game Fest preview reveals Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis as a reimagined debut that ages Lara Croft into a more confident, optimistic adventurer with brighter visuals and enhanced acrobatics; the game launches February 12, 2027 on Nintendo Switch 2, PS5, Xbox Series, and PC, blending Survivor-era DNA with modern gameplay, including a bullet-time Focus mechanic. Developers say AI-assisted assets were refined by human designers.

Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis Arrives on Switch 2 in 2027
gaming1 month ago

Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis Arrives on Switch 2 in 2027

During today’s State of Play, Amazon Game Studios announced Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis, a modern reimagining of the 1996 classic, will launch on Switch 2 on February 12, 2027, alongside PS5, Xbox Series, and PC, with updated visuals, a beefed-up story, and full optimization for the hybrid. The game promises expansive environments, puzzle-solving using Lara Croft’s acrobatics and grappling hook, and combat with dual pistols and other unlockables, delivering the same cinematic scale on Switch 2 as on other platforms.

Sophie Turner Injury Briefly Halts Tomb Raider TV Production
entertainment3 months ago

Sophie Turner Injury Briefly Halts Tomb Raider TV Production

Tomb Raider, the Prime Video series featuring Sophie Turner as Lara Croft, paused production briefly while Turner recovers from a back injury. A Variety report says the injury is minor and the pause is a precaution, with filming possibly resuming soon but the shutdown could last from one month to up to six months. Production began in January; a release date hasn’t been set, though the series is expected in 2027.

Two-Week Pause for Tomb Raider as Sophie Turner Recovers From Minor On-Set Injury
television3 months ago

Two-Week Pause for Tomb Raider as Sophie Turner Recovers From Minor On-Set Injury

Filming on Amazon MGM Studios’ Tomb Raider for Prime Video has paused for about two weeks after Sophie Turner sustained a minor injury; Turner as Lara Croft is expected to recover and production will resume in the UK, with the studio noting the pause is precautionary and crew will be paid during the hiatus; it’s not clear where the injury occurred.

Sophie Turner’s Lara Croft Sparks Costume Shift in Tomb Raider TV Set Photos
television5 months ago

Sophie Turner’s Lara Croft Sparks Costume Shift in Tomb Raider TV Set Photos

New set photos from Prime Video's Tomb Raider suggest Sophie Turner’s Lara Croft may wear a grounded, non-cosplay look (grey cargo pants, ribbed brown shirt, navy gilet) instead of the earlier hotpants, with Turner performing her own stunts in Surrey as filming continues toward a 2027 premiere; the on-set look may indicate the official costume from the sneak peek won’t be heavily featured.

Retro Recap: Sonic Echoes, Lara Croft’s Near Makeover, and the 2DS Reboot
technology5 months ago

Retro Recap: Sonic Echoes, Lara Croft’s Near Makeover, and the 2DS Reboot

This week’s Retro Recap covers Fatboy Slim’s admission that his Smurfs soundtrack work was a low point, the debunking of a Killer Instinct / Panel De Pon crossover rumor, Lara Croft’s near anime-style redesign that Core Design rejected, Sega’s new Chaotix Detective Agency audio drama, a new Sonic fan-game framework by Axanery, and a feature arguing the 2DS embodies Gunpei Yokoi’s ‘Lateral Thinking with Withered Technology’ principles that helped Nintendo rebound and reach 75 million lifetime sales.

Japan’s Lara Croft anime redesign proposal rejected by Tomb Raider’s original creators
gaming5 months ago

Japan’s Lara Croft anime redesign proposal rejected by Tomb Raider’s original creators

Tomb Raider co-creator Paul Douglas revealed that Japanese publisher Victor Interactive once floated an anime-style redesign of Lara Croft to appeal to Japanese audiences, even sending a fax with design ideas like oversized eyes. Toby Gard reportedly didn’t want to alter Lara, so a compromise was reached: manga-style visuals appeared in manuals rather than changing Lara herself. The images surfaced from early 2020s concept work, while Crystal Dynamics is pursuing a ground-up remake named Legacy of Atlantis and a new Lara Croft project with Amazon called Catalyst, set to take Lara to Northern India.

Sophie Turner Steps Into Lara Croft for Amazon's Tomb Raider Series
entertainment5 months ago

Sophie Turner Steps Into Lara Croft for Amazon's Tomb Raider Series

Sophie Turner is set to play Lara Croft in the upcoming Tomb Raider series from Amazon MGM Studios, with production now underway and a wardrobe test image released. The show is created, written and executive produced by Phoebe Waller-Bridge, who will also co-showrun, and also stars cast members like Sigourney Weaver and Jason Isaacs. The project continues the Tomb Raider adaptations after earlier films and Netflix's animated take, but many details remain under wraps.