Tomb Raider II Celebrations Underway

 

The celebrations of Tomb Raider II have kicked off in neon fashion with the reimagining of the cover art by none other than Babs Tarr! Babs is well know for her work on Batgirl, Gotham City Sirens, and Motor Crush. The neon pink dragons and Lara's fierce look really bring this classic game into 2021!

Be sure to visit the official Tomb Raider 25 Year Celebration website to get this piece in all resolutions and discover more about Tomb Raider II. Don't forget to follow Tomb Raider on Twitter for the latest updates, polls and more fun!

Special Interview with Shelley Blond & Natalie Cook

The month of February has finally come to an end and so has the celebrations of the original Tomb Raider of 1996. Our very own Meagan Marie conducts a fantastic interview with the OG's of TR, Shelley Blond and Natalie Cook! Shelly is the original voice actress and Natalie is the original model of the first game! It is full of fun and laughs so be sure to check it out. This is a rare occurrence for Natalie, what a treat.

Classic cosplay guides are to be released each month and the first can be seen below. Also, an awesome streamer kit, fan art collections, and poll results are to be found on the 25 Years of Tomb Raider site.

Tomb Raider 25 Year Celebration Site

 

Happy Birthday to the Queen of Gaming

A very special Happy Birthday is in order for our Queen of Gaming, Lara Croft! I can't believe it's been 25 years since the incarnation of the greatest franchise of all time. Here's to plenty more to come. There's so much more to explore. The wonderful @irene_aimee has created all of these adorable Valentines for us to share with someone special. 

Tomb Raider 25 Year Celebration Kicks Off!

The celebrations have officially kicked off for the 25 Years of Tomb Raider! From the surprises that were revealed today, it looks as though the developers and community as whole have a lot of fun planned for us all. Check out the video above for some announcements and where the franchise might be heading in the future... it's all very exciting! 

A new website has launched dedicated to the happenings throughout the year. Dig into the details of 1996's Tomb Raider 1 now and more goodies!

TOMB RAIDER 25 YEAR CELEBRATION

Be sure to check out the incomparable Brenoch Adams' reimagining of the original Tomb Raider cover art! Download this magnificent beauty in all resolutions and print it out to replace your game copy!

Tomb Raider Anime Series Coming To Netflix

 

Netflix along with Legendary Television have announced a Tomb Raider anime series is coming to the streaming platform. The series will be written and directed by Tasha Huo (The Witcher: Blood Origin, Red Sonja) and will pick up right after the Reboot Trilogy. I cannot wait to see where these new adventures take Lara as the 25 Years of Tomb Raider Celebration kicks off! #TR25

Read more here: Deadline

ChaNerd Created a Superb Collector's Edition of Lara Croft: Relic Run

ChaNerd has created the Lara Croft: Relic Run Oni Edition and boy is it a beauty! The attention to detail is absolutely astounding and the special items are gorgeous! This looks like an official release and how I wish it was!

The Oni Edition includes the game, a lithograph, art book, Lara's diary, an Oni Demon mask plaque, and even the full soundtrack! (Which I have been trying to find for ages..)

Give ChaNerd a follow to see all of their special creations.

Square Enix Reveals Tomb Raider Reloaded

 

Square Enix has surprised all of us fans with the announcement of Tomb Raider Reloaded! A brand new action-arcade game coming to iOS and Android in 2021. Emerald City Games is developing the game and Square Enix London Mobile is the publisher. Crystal Dynamics is involved, but only to ensure the experience is Tomb Raider worthy. It looks like Tomb Raider Reloaded will have some kind of soft launch in specific territories before the full release. Keep it locked and loaded here on MaxRaider for more information as it unfolds.

Source: Crystal Dynamics

Square Enix Posts Classic Tomb Raider Anniversaries

Square Enix has recently posted anniversary updates of both Tomb Raider II and Tomb Raider III on their social channels. Could this be hinting at remasters of the classic games that the fandom so desperately wishes for? With the Video Game Awards coming up in December and Tomb Raider IV and V anniversaries on the horizon, I will be keeping my eyes peeled for an announcement... 

 

Can you believe it’s been 23 years since we saw the incredible Lara Croft embarking on a journey to investigate the Dagger of Xian? 🗡️ Where were you when you first played @TombRaider II? pic.twitter.com/Xb4mqRu8b9

— Square Enix (@SquareEnix) November 21, 2020

In 1998, you took Lara Croft on a quest to recover four pieces of an ancient meteorite scattered across the world that held incredible power.... @TombRaider III: Adventures of Lara Croft remains a legend forever today. Thank you Lara 💖 pic.twitter.com/ZBzxyyBfc1

— Square Enix (@SquareEnix) November 20, 2020

Weta Workshop Reveals Art for Tomb Raider 25th Anniversary Statue

 This month marks the 24th anniversary of the original Tomb Raider back in 1996 and Weta Workshop has given us quite a surprise! Behold the art of the statue that is to come next year in celebration of 25 years of Tomb Raider! This piece is epic and I'm sure the finished product will do our heroine justice! 

Gaming Heads Reveals Rise of the Tomb Raider Statue

Gaming Heads have revealed the latest statue in their 20 Years of Tomb Raider Collection. This statue celebrates the reboot era with Rise of the Tomb Raider and Lara donning her snow gear from the beginning of the game. She stands over 20" tall and is available in three different editions. The Regular Edition, the Exclusive Edition, and the Collective Edition.

The Exclusive Edition is limited to 500 pieces and includes interchangeable arms with dual axes and glow stick as well as the option of Lara wearing her beanie and goggles.

For more information visit Gaming Heads Website.