Sep 5, 2018

Exclusive Shadow of the Tomb Raider Xbox console being sold for charity

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What are the two best things in the world? That's right, dogs and gaming. So nothing could excite me more than a custom Tomb Raider console being sold for an animal charity.

The ebay auction is a collaboration between Xbox and Square Enix to raise money for charity Best Friends. The organisation works to end the killing of animals in American rescue shelters - a noble cause Lara would surely support, judging by the recent "Cute Raider" trailer.

The console itself looks incredible - with Mayan patterns, vines and a Shadow of the Tomb raider glowing moon, it feels like it's been plucked straight out of the jungle. It's a 1TB model and comes complete with a custom controller and digital download version of Shadow of the Tomb Raider.

Aug 26, 2018

Shadow of the Cute Raider

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We’re turning “Ahhhhs!” into “Awwwws!” for #NationalDogDay with the official #CuteRaider version of our announcement trailer.

https://youtu.be/-qw7YxDzbSQ

Shadow of the Tomb Raider will be available on September 14, 2018. Pre-order Digital Deluxe, Digital Croft, or Croft Edition to get Shadow of the Tomb Raider two days early!

Aug 24, 2018

How the Tomb Raider games have worn me down and broken me

Rise of the Tomb Raider™ - contact@rockpapershotgun.com (John Walker)

I didn’t much like the first in the most recent trilogy of Tomb Raider games, named with such originality and aplomb, Tomb Raider. (Square Enix’s arrogance in reappropriating the original name of a series has never been a helpful move – see also Thief and Hitman, and I’d be willing to bet a fair wad of cash we’ll be seeing “Final Fantasy” in the next few years.) It was a nasty, badly written torture sim which very occasionally let you do some running, jumping and shooting. Infamous for its repulsive early scene invoking sexual assault, it also made a mockery of Lara’s former independence by making her subservient to a father figure, Conrad Roth, and then had a dumb-ass story packed with insulting stereotypes. But more than anything else, it absolutely resented ever letting you actually play.

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Aug 20, 2018

Here s a list of every game that s going to look amazing on the Nvidia RTX 2080 and 2080Ti

Serious Sam 4 - contact@rockpapershotgun.com (Katharine Castle)

Good gravy, don’t Nvidia’s Turing RTX 2080 cards look nice, eh? Yes, they’re just a teensy bit hideously expensive, but make no mistake. All three cards announced this evening, from the RTX 2070 right up to the RTX 2080Ti, have all been described to me as 4K, 60fps+ pixel pushers that are almost certainly going to be massive overkill for anyone still playing games at 1920×1080 or 2560×1440.

But enough about the graphics cards – there’s a whole article for you to read about those if you haven’t already. Here, I’m talking games>. Specifically, every game confirmed so far that will be benefiting from Nvidia’s oh-so-lovely ray-tracing tech that will hopefully make your RTX 20-series card feel like a worthwhile purchase. Here we go!

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Aug 20, 2018

Shadow of the Tomb Raider – PC Technology Trailer

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Ew9g98jm7w

Shadow of the Tomb Raider will feature Native 4K resolution, HDR, High-Quality Anti-Aliasing, Proven Ambient Occlusion and many other high-end features on PC at launch! Thanks to our partnership with Nvidia, Ray Tracing technology will also be added in a post-launch update.

Shadow of the Tomb Raider will be available on September 14, 2018 for the Xbox One, PlayStation 4, and Windows PC/Steam.

Pre-order Digital Deluxe, Digital Croft or Croft Edition now to get Shadow of the Tomb Raider two days early!

Aug 19, 2018

Shadow of the Tomb Raider trailer shows off its enemies

Shadow of the Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition

The latest trailer for Shadow of the Tomb Raider is subtitled 'Know Your Enemy' and its 40 seconds depict the varieties of bad guy you'll be fighting in the new game. There are Trinity troops who pronounce Lara in the American way, tribal warriors, and of course a variety of animals who will dismember her in brutal close-ups: eels, piranhas, and a jaguar.

Shadow of the Tomb Raider is due on September 14. Our James Davenport had a play of the early hours, and he says its custom difficulty settings are its best feature.

Aug 17, 2018

Shadow of the Tomb Raider - The Making of a Tomb Raider

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sp0F9WRHxTE

Come together with Coca-Cola to experience “The Making of a Tomb Raider.”

Square Enix and Coca-Cola are teaming up to celebrate the upcoming game release of Shadow of the Tomb Raider. This special promotion will include a unique in-cinema experience at select theaters in the United States, Germany, and Poland.

On September 12, for one day only, fans will be able to experience “The Making of a Tomb Raider”.

Buy your tickets today.
Grab your limited-edition bottle here.

Aug 15, 2018

Shadow of the Tomb Raider - New Game Plus

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Expand your game play with New Game Plus. Once a player has completed Shadow of the Tomb Raider, they unlock the ability to play through a mode with all-new features.

In New Game Plus, the work you've done will carry over into your next play-through. This includes:

All Skills Acquired
Weapons
Outfits
Equipment Upgrades
Gear

New Game Plus also unlocks three new Paths that Lara Croft can master.
Choose your unique path based on your playstyle.

Path of the Serpent

You gameplay features an emphasis on stealth and subterfuge. Take down your foes one by one, using sound and decoys to sow chaos among their ranks. Mud and camoflague lets you lash out your foes before slipping back into the shadows.

Path of the Jaguar

Your gameplay features an emphasis on hunting and combat. Strike down your enemies with an unrivaled ferocity. Your agility and close-ranged prowess tear through your enemies with knife takedowns.

Path of the Eagle

Gameplay features an emphasis on traversal and resourcefulness. Observe your enemies from afar, scouting out to plan your next attack. Traverse with ease, attacking enemies from long range.

Rewards

Each chosen path will unlock a variety of exclusive rewards that further compliment your playstyle and gameplay.

By selecting a path, you'll unlock mastery skills featuring a variety of unique new abilities. From Jaguar Rage to Eagle Sight, each skill expands your game play.

On top of new skills available, chosen Paths feature unique themed weapons and outfits that further take your game.

Learn more about New Game Plus and Shadow of the Tomb Raider when it launches on September 14th, 2018 for Xbox One, PlayStation 4, and Windows PC/Steam. Pre-order Digital Deluxe, Digital Croft or Croft Edition now to get Shadow of the Tomb Raider two days early!