Thread of the Tomb Raider

[Marvolo]

The marketing team made something special for National Dog Day:

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[DarthSkywalker]

I am worried about the switch in developer, but this looks pretty darn good imo. Plus Eidos Montreal are on Crystal Dynamics level at the very least. Arguably a better studio.

 

[Iceman]

Well, looks like I'm getting this on PC. Better start saving if I'm gonna upgrade to RTX anytime soon.

Looks like it’s going to be great on pc with so many added effects.

 

[zenith16]

PlayStation 4, Xbox One, PC
Shadow of the Tomb Raider launch trailer, screenshots
Published 8 hours ago. 22 comments.

Due out on September 14.

Square Enix has released the launch trailer and a new set of screenshots for Shadow of the Tomb Raider.

Shadow of the Tomb Raider is due out for PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC on September 14.

Watch the trailer below.

View a set of screenshots at the gallery.


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source: Gematsu

 

[Iceman]

Looking good

 

[Silvermoon]

Just got the notification that my copy has shipped, expected to arrive tomorrow (I love preordering from Best Buy), though probably won't be able to start playing it until the weekend (plus, I promised my sister she could have the first crack at it since I tend to play the Assassin's Creed games before she does)

 

[Iceman]

Just got the notification that my copy has shipped, expected to arrive tomorrow (I love preordering from Best Buy), though probably won't be able to start playing it until the weekend (plus, I promised my sister she could have the first crack at it since I tend to play the Assassin's Creed games before she does)

Cool, enjoy mate!

 

[DKDetective]

Despite my misgivings, I pre-ordered this on Steam due to my love of the first two reboot games. Due to the pre-order I have 48 hours early access. I've only played a tiny sliver so far but the games seems very similar in gameplay and style to the last two Crystal Dynamics games so far, which is very good (but possibly nothing new or progressive). However, the graphics are a massive downgrade so far. I am running the game on max settings, just as I did with Tomb Raider 2013 and Rise, and whereas those games both stressed my system to the limits at the time of release, Shadow is less taxing than Rise on the same hardware and its not the result of better optimization. The textures, lighting, particle effects, and material physics are a huge downgrade from Rise. I dare say I don't know which games looks better: Tomb Raider 2013 or Shadow. 2013, especially the Definite Edition, is definitely more moody looking. I hope this isn't foreshadowing with respect to gameplay, level design, and story as well... My gut feeling so far is that this game is like Arkham Origins to the Rocksteady Arkham Games, visually inferior to prior entries and lacking the same gameplay polish, but otherwise solid. A solid entry, but not a revelation like previous ones and not innovative in any ways. If the game delivers a strong story like Origins, I can look past the faults.

 

[Marvolo]

I have to call BS. It's well reported that this game is a visual upgrade over the previous two games. Plenty of gameplay is online and reviews have already come out. So its not remotely a "huge downgrade." Might want to check your graphics settings or upgrade your PC.

 

[zenith16]

Just got the notification that my copy has shipped, expected to arrive tomorrow (I love preordering from Best Buy), though probably won't be able to start playing it until the weekend (plus, I promised my sister she could have the first crack at it since I tend to play the Assassin's Creed games before she does)

Here's a lets play before the upcoming review. also vichas stated that he'll be moderating apanel of the lego Dc game lego dc villains At NYComic con .

Shadow of the Tomb Raider - Let's Play & Chat

180 views 8 hours ago Published on 09/13/2018
Lara Croft's latest journey has begun with Shadow of the Tomb Raider! Victor Lucas and Blake Siefken start their adventure in the latest edition of Let's Play & Chat!




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Electric Playground Live! - Superman News, NBA, Tomb Raider! - Sept 12, 2018


524 views10 hours ago Published on 09/12/2018
Welcome to Electric Playground Live, where we bring you the latest in everything cool every single day! In today's episode, we have:
-A new live edition of The Rundown daily news segment, including the big news about Henry Cavill out as Superman

-This Day In Everything Cool for September 12 -Our thoughts on the new iPhone announcements from Apple

-Live review of the new basketball game NBA 2K19

-Buried Treasure on the DS game Aliens Infestation

-Let's Play & Chat with Shadow of the Tomb Raider on the Xbox One

source: EPN.tv

 

[Dugath]

Despite my misgivings, I pre-ordered this on Steam due to my love of the first two reboot games. Due to the pre-order I have 48 hours early access. I've only played a tiny sliver so far but the games seems very similar in gameplay and style to the last two Crystal Dynamics games so far, which is very good (but possibly nothing new or progressive). However, the graphics are a massive downgrade so far. I am running the game on max settings, just as I did with Tomb Raider 2013 and Rise, and whereas those games both stressed my system to the limits at the time of release, Shadow is less taxing than Rise on the same hardware and its not the result of better optimization. The textures, lighting, particle effects, and material physics are a huge downgrade from Rise. I dare say I don't know which games looks better: Tomb Raider 2013 or Shadow. 2013, especially the Definite Edition, is definitely more moody looking. I hope this isn't foreshadowing with respect to gameplay, level design, and story as well... My gut feeling so far is that this game is like Arkham Origins to the Rocksteady Arkham Games, visually inferior to prior entries and lacking the same gameplay polish, but otherwise solid. A solid entry, but not a revelation like previous ones and not innovative in any ways. If the game delivers a strong story like Origins, I can look past the faults.

Interesting.. just watched the Digital Foundry take on this.. and hard to see it looking worse when It still uses Crystal Dynamics engine with improvements that actually make some things look better. Guess I will see when I play tonight.

 

[Iceman]

I would be very annoyed if it was a downgrade at all. Hopefully it was just a pc settings issue as suggested.

 

[DKDetective]

I have to call BS. It's well reported that this game is a visual upgrade over the previous two games. Plenty of gameplay is online and reviews have already come out. So its not remotely a "huge downgrade." Might want to check your graphics settings or upgrade your PC.

Everything maxed out on an i7 7700k and GTX 1080, so no it's not my settings or system. I am running the game in 1440p at 60 fps plus. It's probably a visual upgrade on consoles since console versions are always visually nerfed, but I just don't see the uogradw on PC. Maybe it is an art style thing, but it's got more of a plastically look in typical Eidos Montreal fashion than the past Crystal Dynamics games.

 

[Marvolo]

Some of the reviews out are for the PC version. And we know it's got new graphical enhancements (ray tracing for example) that wont even be fully tapped until Nvidia releases its 20 model cards. It was also designed from the ground up for 4k and hdr. To say it's a graphical downgrade or even equivalent to the 2013 game is just factually wrong.

If you're seeing subpar graphics worse than the last two games something is off on your end. Or you're misremembering what the graphics of the previous 2 games looked like.

 

[Marvolo]

Do you have the new nvidia GPU software patch,?

 

[DKDetective]

Yes, upon going back and booting up Rise again, it's largely a misremembering on my part, so I will take ownership for that. Also, the opening crypt and urban level are not great examples of the game's graphical prowess. It looks way better once you get into the wilderness of Peru and natural lighting takes over. However, I stand by comments in that I still think Crystal Dynamics and Rise do some things better. I think there are some bad textures in Shadow and characters tend to look better in Rise's cinematics in particular. It may be art style and level design in that Crystal Dynamics does a better job of choosing light placement and so on to maximize the "cinematic" nature of cut scenes. In the open world, Shadow does look like an improvement. Unfortunately, the new Nvidia patch has broken Rise, so I'm having a hard time running it at the moment to pull screenshot examples.

 

[Iceman]

Is the new game being held up as a benchmark to test graphics cards like the previous ones were?

 

[Hunter Rider]

My copy came yesterday, haven't had a chance to start it yet due to Spidey.

 

[DarthSkywalker]

I pre-ordered this too late like a dummy. Having to wait for it to be delivered sometime next week.

 

[zenith16]

Video Reviews

Shadow of the Tomb Raider Review - Electric Playground

3.9K views 2 days ago Published on 09/15/2018
Lara Croft is back for her darkest adventure yet with Shadow of the Tomb Raider! Victor Lucas has braved the jungles and raided the Mayan tombs in order to bring you a full review.



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Shadow of the Tomb Raider - Easy Allies Review
59K views 6 days ago Published on 10 Sep 2018 Subtitles

Shadow of the Tomb Raider is an exciting adventure with a strong sense of discovery and exploration. Written by Bradley Ellis Video Edited by Ian Hinck Reviewed on Xbox One X Available on PC, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One


source: EPN.tv& Easy Allies

 

[Silvermoon]

Sister started playing on Saturday, got to the Kuwaq Yaku village. I started my playthrough on Sunday and reached the same point. I'm really liking it so far. Hit a few interesting bugs on my playthrough

Like, for instance...
(spoilers just in case)

Spoiler

When there's the cut scene that starts just before Lara faces off against the Jaguar Queen, when Jonah goes to throw/slide the flare gun to her... I had multiple Jonah's pop up. There was the Jonah doing the action as he was supposed to, but there was another Jonah standing behind him further down the tunnel. It was weird... and kind of funny

On Sunday, as my sister picked up after I hit my stopping point and she started doing some stuff around the village (she didn't really further anything storywise, just collecting the various collectables (documents, relics, etc...) as well as backtracking to some previous areas to get some stuff that she missed out on (like getting the challenge in the Mexico ruins done), her lighting settings went wonky. The settings were fine when she was playing on Saturday, but when she played on Sunday, daytime locations seemed blown out and the tombs and what not way dark (with her flashlight blowing out the area that the flashlight was covering). Even going back into her graphics settings in the options and trying to tweak them hasn't gotten them back to where they were. We're wondering if it has to do with switching tvs on Saturday. Due to a football game (and not wanting to force my mom into seclusion in a bedroom to watch said football game), we took the XBox upstairs and plugged it into my parents tv (which, unlike our downstairs tv, does support the 4K/HDR settings). We're wondering if that may have caused some 'glitch' within her game profile that is causing problems now that we're hooked back up to the downstairs tv (settings on my game have been fine).

Anywho... just a bit of weirdness that we're working through in that regard. Story wise, we're liking it.

 

[jmc]

Soooooo, is anyone playing this? I hear it's a bit more Tomb Raider-ish this time around.

 

[DKDetective]

Soooooo, is anyone playing this? I hear it's a bit more Tomb Raider-ish this time around.

I am and am quite enjoying it. The gameplay is very similar to Rise of the Tomb Raider and there isn't a lot new. There is not a lot of new gameplay mechanics. However, there is a greater focus on exploration and puzzles than combat. I find there is a lot less combat in the game, which is nice. There is definitely more "tomb raiding".

 

[zenith16]

Industry
Square Enix announces NYCC 2018 lineup
Published 21 hours ago. 18 comments.

Kingdom Hearts III, The Last Remnant Remastered, and more playable.

Square Enix has announced its lineup for New York Comic-Con 2018, which runs from October 4 to 7 at the Javits Center, which includes hands-on demos of Kingdom HEarts III, The Last Remnant Remastered, and the newly released Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Eluive Age, Life is Strange 2, and Shadow of the Tomb Raider. Tickets to play Kingdom Hearts III will be distributed at the Square Enix booth at 10:00 a.m. ET each day.

Here are the details:

Square Enix’s activities at New York Comic Con include:

Just Cause 4 Developer Showcase
Friday, October 5, 3:00 PM, Room 1A21

Join key members of the New York based development team – Avalanche Studios – as they talk exclusively about the next game in the hugely popular, multi-million selling Just Cause series.

Set in the fictional South American world of Solis, Just Cause 4 takes the incredible destruction and unique physics the series is known for to a whole new level with the introduction of fully simulated tornadoes and other Extreme Weather events. Rico Rodriguez returns in Just Cause 4 with his trademark parachute, wingsuit and, of course his grappling hook, now enhanced with new functionality and fully customizable, making it the most powerful and creative tool the player has ever had.

Daily giveaways at the booth while supplies last include:

• Just Cause 4 merchandise
• Life is Strange 2 t-shirts

The full lineup of Square Enix games includes:

Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age

• Platform: PlayStation 4, PC (Steam)
• Developer: Square Enix
• ESRB: T (Teen)
• Available: Now

As one of the most critically adored and beloved titles of the year, Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age tells a captivating tale of a hunted hero and is the long-awaited role-playing game from series creator Yuji Horii, character designer Akira Toriyama, and composer Koichi Sugiyama. While it is the eleventh mainline entry, Dragon Quest XI is a completely standalone experience that GameSpot calls “superb” and Newsweek hails as the PlayStation 4 system’s “Best RPG of 2018.” The title features entirely new characters, a beautifully detailed world, finely tuned strategic combat, and an immersive story that will appeal to longtime fans and franchise newcomers alike.

Final Fantasy XV Pocket Edition HD

• Platform: Nintendo Switch, Xbox One, PlayStation 4
• Developer: Square Enix
• ESRB: T (Teen)
• Available: Now

Final Fantasy XV Pocket Edition HD is an all-new adventure that retells the beloved story of Final Fantasy XV, giving fans and newcomers alike the freedom to journey through Eos with crown prince Noctis and his brothers in arms with fully voiced key event scenes and faithfully recreated battles. All of the treasured moments from Final Fantasy XV, like driving the Regalia across breathtaking landscapes, camping, Chocobo riding and more, can be experienced in a whole new way with the game’s creatively reimagined art style and in HD resolution.

Final Fantasy Trading Card Game

• Genre: Trading Card Game
• Available: Now

The Final Fantasy Trading Card Game (FFTCG) is the result of a close collaboration between Hobby Japan and Square Enix. Designed by former trading card game champion Taro Kageyama, the game received high praise for its blend of strategy, luck and fast-paced gameplay making it very versatile and appealing to all kinds of audiences. The “Opus VI” series of cards was released in July.

Just Cause 4

• Platform: Xbox One, PlayStation 4, Windows PC
• Developer: Avalanche Studios
• ESRB: M (Mature)
• Available: December 4, 2018

Set in the fictional South American world of Solis, Just Cause 4 takes the incredible destruction and unique physics the series is known for to a whole new level with the introduction of fully simulated tornadoes and other Extreme Weather events. Rico Rodriguez returns in Just Cause 4 with his trademark parachute, wingsuit and, of course his grappling hook, now enhanced with new functionality and fully customizable, making it the most powerful and creative tool the player has ever had.

Kingdom Hearts III

• Platform: Xbox One and PlayStation 4
• Developer: Square Enix
• ESRB: Rating Pending
• Available: January 29, 2019

In the upcoming action RPG, Kingdom Hearts III, players can join forces with Donald Duck and Goofy for the adventure of a lifetime traveling across worlds based on beloved films like Disney Pixar’s Toy Story, and Monsters, Inc., and Walt Disney Animation Studios’ Big Hero 6, Tangled, Frozen, Pirates of the Caribbean, and more. Attendees will be able to experience a boss battle against the Rock Titan from Walt Disney Animation Studios’ Hercules and uncover the Toy Box world from Toy Story alongside Woody and Buzz.

The Last Remnant Remastered

• Platform: PlayStation 4
• Developer: Square Enix
• ESRB: M (Mature)
• Available: December 6, 2018

Originally released in 2008, The Last Remnant captured the hearts and minds of gamers with its enthralling story, countless characters and intricate battle system. The Last Remnant Remastered features beautifully enhanced graphics enabled by Unreal Engine 4, allowing for a more immersive and captivating adventure than ever before. The Last Remnant Remastered tells the story of a world filled with “Remnants” — ancient artifacts that grant mysterious power to their wielders, changing the world’s balance and leading to an era of countless frays between those who ruled, and those who obeyed. Within this war-torn fantasy world, players will follow the journey of a young man who is determined to uncover the truth.

Life is Strange 2

• Platform: Xbox One, PlayStation 4 system, Windows PC
• Developer: DONTNOD Entertainment
• ESRB: M (Mature)
• Available: Now

The award winning Life is Strange series continues with an incredible new 5-episode story from original developers, Dontnod Entertainment. Experience an all-new journey into the Life is Strange universe, a diverse world of storytelling that will solidify the franchise as a source of immersive narrative adventures for years to come.

Shadow of the Tomb Raider

• Platform: Xbox One, PlayStation 4, Windows PC
• Developer: Eidos-Montréal
• ESRB: M (Mature)
• Available: Now

Experience Lara Croft’s defining moment as she becomes the Tomb Raider. In Shadow of the Tomb Raider, Lara must master a deadly jungle, overcome terrifying tombs, and persevere through her darkest hour. As she races to save the world from a Maya apocalypse, Lara will ultimately be forged into the Tomb Raider she is destined to be.

source: Gematsu

 

[Mani-Man]

So i finished the game for the first time, now onto New game plus.
I really really like the game overall.

You have a nice enough story with good characters, the gameplay although feeling very outdated after being the third time pretty much the same...is nice, the game looks stunning and plays very well.

Probably the most annoying thing about the game is the marketing.
They sold a deeply emotional story that lets you question lara and her motives, blends right and wrong so much together that you dont know which is which, goes really dark and deep into laras obsession etc.
BUT NOTHING AT ALL LIKE THIS HAPPENS EVEN FOR A SECOND.

You have a rather "Normal" adventure that only in the last 15-20 minutes tries to make it personal...but nothing the marketing "promised" ever happens in the game.
She doesn become the tomb raider, there is at the end nothing she wasnt in the 2013 game.
The reboots only problem imo is really that, the fact that 2 games were rather pointless...especially as origins.
Rise and shadow dont evolve the character too much, what they did could have been told off screen or be done in 2 games at best...3 was a mistake and dragged out the origins story too much so it hurt the whole new and alternative universe they created.

Other then that i really liked it.
The puzzles felt really nice, had nice flows and were good designed.
The Combat was toned down extremely...which fits better but also sometimes feels like they toned it down too much.
It overall plays very nice and fun.

There is unlimited potential in what they have created, but they need to follow through with it.
Over the course of the 3 games you can feel that the developers wanted more but if rumors are to believed then square enix involves themself very much in the game and forces shifts in tone and story.
The movie and the comic version feel a lot stronger than the game one, which tells me there is some trouble behind the scenes that hinders the games from fully using the potential the character has.

Anyway...i really like the game and the direction it goes.
Imo its the weakest overall of the 3 reboot games but it has brought the game into a good direction.
The future looks really good for Lara Croft again.