The Tomb Raider Suite Kickstarter Launch Date

***UPDATE*** THE KICKSTARTER IS LIVE NOW CLICK HERE!

We have the official launch date for The Tomb Raider Suite Kickstarter Campaign! This Friday, May 26th, 2017 we will be able to donate and support this amazing project! Visit and bookmark www.tombraidersuite.com to learn more and get in on the action come launch day. If you missed the previous post detailing what is to come, click HERE.

Tomb Raider Suite Kickstarter Announcement & Live Interview

***UPDATE*** THE KICKSTARTER IS LIVE NOW CLICK HERE!

As many of you know by now, Nathan McCree, the original composer for the first three Tomb Raider games, has announced a Kickstarter campaign that will launch the middle of May for the "Tomb Raider Suite" album. We are all still awaiting the launch of the campaign, but until then, we have a few tid-bits to keep us entertained. The above video is the teaser trailer (if you will) and below is the interview Q&A with Nathan discussing the project.

The project was teased last year as part of the 20 year anniversary of Tomb Raider celebration, and now we have the opportunity to make this project come into full fruition. Nathan has already composed and re-imagined the classic tracks that were brought forth in an exclusive live concert at the Apollo in London, December of last year. When I say re-imagined, I mean a lot of the tracks have been extended and re-worked. Listen to a sample via his SoundCloud HERE. Kickstarter will allow him to record the nostalgic tracks with a full orchestra and choir in the one and only Abbey Road Studios.

There will be so many rewards for us fans to support this project. There will be multiple versions of the album, such as a deluxe version, vinyls, autographed versions, exclusive dinner events with Nathan himself and Meagan Marie and Shelly Blonde (the original voice actress from Tomb Raider), merchandise, and more! I know so many fans hold the classic games so dear to their hearts and this is the way to show it. This will be the first time this music has been released officially and I know that we can make it happen.

There will be so much more as well, with a live world tour, a documentary, and the original soundtracks also being released hopefully sometime next year!

I can't stress enough how we, as true fans, have to support this project. As soon as I have more details I will share them here so you can get in on this amazing Kickstarter campaign.

Here is "In The Blood", an original piece composed by Nathan for the live concert.

Lara Croft GO: The Mirror of Spirits Out On Mobile

The Mirror of Spirits expansion for Lara Croft GO is available today for all mobile, including Android, iOS and Windows. Be sure to update your game now to play these wonderful new levels full of nostalgia reminiscent of Lara's Manor and Doppelganger. I have played the whole expansion on Steam already, but I can't wait to play it again on mobile. It is such a perfect addition to an amazing game, and there is some new music as well. Hopefully we will see the new tracks released soon too. This is what I call relaxing, nostalgic gameplay. 😊

Tomb Raider Film First Official Images

Here they are! The first official images of Alicia Vikander as Lara Croft! I think she looks amazing and pulls off the whole "A Survivor is Born" vibe very well! I can't wait to see her in action.
Check out another exclusive interview via the link below.

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Alicia Vikander is Lara Croft in "Tomb Raider"

The first official press images from the upcoming Tomb Raider film released today along with a few enticing interviews, the official synopsis, and some FAQ's. I am beyond excited! Alicia Vikander looks absolutely stunning as the new Lara Croft and I cannot wait to see what she brings to the big screen. Dive into the spoils below and stay tuned tomorrow for high res versions of the images.

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Synopsis

Lara Croft is the fiercely independent daughter of an eccentric adventurer who vanished when she was scarcely a teen.  Now a young woman of 21 without any real focus or purpose, Lara navigates the chaotic streets of trendy East London as a bike courier, barely making the rent, and takes college courses, rarely making it to class.  Determined to forge her own path, she refuses to take the reins of her father’s global empire just as staunchly as she rejects the idea that he’s truly gone.  Advised to face the facts and move forward after seven years without him, even Lara can’t understand what drives her to finally solve the puzzle of his mysterious death.
Going explicitly against his final wishes, she leaves everything she knows behind in search of her dad’s last-known destination: a fabled tomb on a mythical island that might be somewhere off the coast of Japan.  But her mission will not be an easy one; just reaching the island will be extremely treacherous.  Suddenly, the stakes couldn’t be higher for Lara, who—against the odds and armed with only her sharp mind, blind faith and inherently stubborn spirit—must learn to push herself beyond her limits as she journeys into the unknown.  If she survives this perilous adventure, it could be the making of her, earning her the name tomb raider.

From Warner Bros. Pictures and Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Pictures, “Tomb Raider” is the story that will set a young and resolute Lara Croft on a path toward becoming a global hero.  The film stars Oscar winner Alicia Vikander (“Ex Machina,” “The Danish Girl”) in the lead role, under the direction of Roar Uthaug (“The Wave”), with Oscar-winner Graham King (“The Departed”) producing under his GK Films banner.  The film’s production begins on the heels of the 20th anniversary of the wildly popular videogame franchise from Square Enix, Crystal Dynamics and Eidos Montreal.
“Tomb Raider” also stars Dominic West (“Money Monster,” “300”), Walton Goggins (“The Hateful Eight,” “Django Unchained”) and Daniel Wu (AMC’s “Into the Badlands”).
Shooting on location in South Africa and the UK, Uthaug directs from a script by Geneva Robertson-Dworet.  The director’s behind-the-scenes creative team includes director of photography George Richmond (“Mission: Impossible – Rogue Nation”); production designer Gary Freeman (“Maleficent”); Oscar-nominated editor Stuart Baird (“Skyfall,” “Gorillas in the Mist”); and costume designer Tim Wonsik (key costumer, “Guardians of the Galaxy,” “Captain America: The Winter Soldier”).

“Tomb Raider” will be distributed by Warner Bros. Pictures, a Warner Bros. Entertainment Company, and in select territories by MGM.

FAQ

Q: Will the Tomb Raider movie take place in the Reboot universe?

A: Tomb Raider will take place in the reboot universe established by Crystal Dynamics’ award-winning game of the same name. MGM and Warner Bros. – under the talented direction of Roar Uthaug and scriptwriter Geneva Robertson-Dworet – have creative freedom to best translate Lara’s journey to the big screen. We are very excited to see Alicia Vikander, Walton Goggins, Dominic West, Daniel Wu, and the rest of the all-star cast bring the spirit of Lara’s formative adventure to life in Tomb Raider.

Q: When will Tomb Raider release?

A: Tomb Raider will release to cinemas worldwide on March 16, 2018

Q: How far along is production of Tomb Raider?

A: Tomb Raider is currently filming in Capetown, South Africa 

Sources: Crystal Dynamics

Lara Croft Rock Candy Vinyl Figure Unboxing

I finally got my hands on the Rock Candy Lara Croft figure by Funko! Check out the unboxing video above and go get yourself one!

Lara Croft GO: The Mirror of Spirits Out on Steam Now

Lara Croft GO: The Mirror of Spirits expansion is available now on Steam as a free update! Join Lara in levels inspired by her manor and her infamous doppelganger! You can purchase the full game at 50% off on Steam HERE. It is a fantastic game and I highly recommend it. 

The update will be coming to Android and iOS next month as well, so stay tuned for that.

Also, Part 2 of The Go Trilogy Stories discusses Lara Croft Go's nostalgic atmosphere. Watch Meagan Marie and others reflect on their experiences below.

The Year of Tomb Raider 2016 Recap

Crystal Dynamics just released a fantastic video celebrating the culmination of the 20 Years of Tomb Raider that took place throughout 2016. Last year held so many great moments and accomplishments for Lara Croft and Tomb Raider, and with the film coming out next year, there is no doubt to be many more.

If you look closely in the video, you'll notice as I did, that the "20 Years of an Icon" Gaming Heads statue collection will start releasing in the fall of this year. That's over a year from when it was initially presumed to be released. I am just glad to finally see more details on the project. Hopefully we'll get some prototype images soon. Cross your fingers.

Refresh Yourself on the Collection Announcement HERE.

Source: Official Tomb Raider Blog

First Images of Alicia Vikander On Set of Tomb Raider Film

Daily Mail has released the first images of Alicia Vikander performing stunt work as Lara Croft! The photos were taken on a set in Capetown, South Africa. Alicia definitely looks like she is filling Lara's (re)boots well! The outfit looks great and I love the subtle changes. I cannot wait for what is to come. Alicia joins cast members Dominic West, Walton Goggins, and Daniel Wu in the film due for release in March 2018.

Lara Croft POP! Vinyl Figure Unboxing

I FINALLY got my hands on my own POP! Lara Croft figure!!! I'm so stoked! Watch the unboxing above!