Ep 13: Crystal Dynamics' Tomb Raider (2013) – Collateral Gaming Video Game Podcast (SPOILERS)

Title: Tomb Raider [Wikipedia] [IGDb], Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition

Developers: Crystal Dynamics, Eidos Montréal, Nixxes Software (PC/PS3/PS4/XB1), United Front Games (Definitive Edition), Feral Interactive (Mac/Linux)

Publisher: Square Enix

Designers: Noah Hughes (director), Daniel Chayer (director), Daniel Neuburger (director)

Platforms: Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, OS X, PlayStation 4 (Definitive Edition), Xbox One (Definitive Edition), Linux, Shield TV, Stadia

Release date: March 5, 2013; January 23, 2014 (Mac); January 28, 2014 (Definitive Edition, NA); April 27, 2016 (Linux); March 7, 2017 (Shield)

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SHOWNOTES: Ash, Megan, and Allen explore the forgotten world of Yamatai in the 2013 Tomb Raider reboot! We discuss the new gameplay and story direction of the franchise starting with this title, new stealth and survival aspects introduced, the realistic yet positive portrayal of Lara Croft (performed by Camilla Luddington) as a young and inexperienced adventurer, the sequels Rise of the Tomb Raider and Shadow of the Tomb Raider, and even the 2018 film adaptation starring Alicia Vikander. Dive deep with us into this critically acclaimed action-adventure, and don't forget to leave us a five-star rating on Apple Podcasts!

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