#Tomb Raider Merchandise

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Tomb Raider I-III Remastered Physical Version

Have you been waiting for the physical edition of the Tomb Raider I-III Remastered version to arrive? You can now pre-order your version as "Base Edition", "Deluxe Edition" or "Limited Run Games Collector’s Edition". Pre-order your preferred version at https://limitedrungames.com/ until 23rd June 2024 to receive your game when shipping begins in September.

Base Edition:

Includes a physical copy of Tomb Raider I-III Remastered Starring Lara Croft and a jewel case

Available on PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One and Nintendo Switch for $34.99/€34.99/£29.99

Deluxe Edition:

Includes a physical copy of Tomb Raider I-III Remastered Starring Lara Croft, a SteelBook, an exploration map book (featuring over 80 pages full of secrets, including all maps from all three games and their expansions), a collectible tuck-in box, and the collection’s original soundtrack*

Available on PlayStation®5 and Nintendo Switch for $54.99/€54.99/£49.99

Limited Run Games Collector’s Edition:

A physical copy of Tomb Raider I-III Remastered Starring Lara Croft

A SteelBook

Two replica Lara Croft pistols in a lit shadow box

Three 12x16 posters

A set of premium trading cards

The collection’s original soundtrack

A map book

Lara Croft polygonal figurines from each title

The Collector's Edition will only be available for pre-order from May 21 to June 23, 2024 - then it's gone for good!

Available on PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One and Nintendo Switch for $199.99.

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Alle Details zur physischen Version von Tomb Raider I-III Remastered

Anfang Mai hat Crystal Dynamics bereits bestätigt, dass Tomb Raider I-III Remastered eine physische Veröffentlichung erhält, welche am 24. September 2024 erscheinen soll. Dabei stehen eine Standardedition und Deluxeversion zur Verfügung, mit einer zusätzlichen Sammleredition exklusiv in Zusammenarbeit mit Limited Run Games. Alle Infos zu den verschiedenen Editionen findet ihr hier.

Die Standardedition ist für Playstation 5, Playstation 4, Xbox One/Series X|S und Nintendo Switch erhältlich und wird zu einem Preis von $34.99/€34.99/£29.99 gelistet.

Die Deluxe Edition erscheint exklusiv für Playstation 5 und Nintendo Switch. Sie enthält neben dem physischen Medium eine besondere Umverpackung, ein exklusives Steelbook, ein Begleitbuch mit Karten aus allen drei Spielen und deren Erweiterungen, sowie einen Greatest-Hit-Soundtrack als Downloadcode. Die Deluxe Edition ist für einen Preis von $54.99/€54.99/£49.99 erhältlich.

Den Abschluss der physischen Veröffentlichung bildet die Collector's Edition für Playstation 5, Playstation 4, Xbox One/Series X|S, Nintendo Switch und in abgewandelter Form für PC, exklusiv in Koorperation mit Limited Run Games. Bei Veröffentlichungen über Limited Run Games ist zu beachten, dass die gewünschten Produkte nur in einem eingeschränkten Zeitfenster direkt im Webshop zur Verfügung stehen. Eine Vorbestellung ist bis zum 23. Juni 2024 möglich, Versand erfolgt voraussichtlich März 2025. In der speziellen Sammlerbox befinden sich neben dem physischen Medium ein Steelbook (dessen Design sich vom Steelbook der Deluxe Edition unterscheidet), Sammelkarten mit Motiven der Ladebildschirme, nachgeahmte Lara Croft Pistolen in einer Licht- und Schattenspielbox, Poster mit den amerikanischen Cover-Arts der drei Originalspiele, das Begleitbuch, ein physischer Soundtrack sowie drei Lara Croft Figuren im Polygonlook in trapezförmiger Umverpackung. In der PC-Version liegt das Spiel statt auf Disc in einer Hülle in Form eines USB-Sticks bei, welcher mit dem Spiellogo versehen ist. Die Collector's Edition ist für einen Preis von $199.99 erhältlich. Die Sammleredition kann im Tomb Raider Gear Store und bei Limited Run Games bestellt werden.

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The replica weapons in the new Limited Run Tomb Raider Collector's Edition are so fucking funny.

[thecrofttomb]

Original Lara Croft Gets a TUBBZ Duckie

On the occasion of the series' 27th anniversary, Crystal Dynamics and Numskull Designs have announced the first-ever Tomb Raider TUBBZ Cosplaying Duck based on Lara's polygonal model of the classic 1996 game.

This officially licensed figure is now part of Numskulls' popular cross-brand range, a unique, highly collectible series of gaming, film, TV show, and pop culture characters stylized in rubber duck form. Featuring cute, recognisable designs, these figurines showcase individual poses to suit their characters, and each comes packaged in a stackable box with a unique bathtub-shaped display stand!

"Can you believe it’s been 27 years since Tomb Raider launched into the gaming world and we first met protagonist Lara Croft? Today, the iconic gaming character is a total legend and Numskull is celebrating her staying power and taking her pop culture status to new heights with this new Classic Lara Croft TUBBZ collectible. There’s no mistaking her even as a cosplaying duck, her hair and facial features are captured with retro perfection. She is, of course, wearing her signature tank top, shorts and combat boots and has her dual-wielded pistols to hand so she's set for duck pond action."

Standing approximately 9 cm (3.54") tall, this tremendously detailed 'First Edition' TUBBZ is made from high-quality PVC and comes in a collector's bathtub featuring the Tomb Raider logo, with a 'First Edition' seal printed on the base of the duck and a holographic sticker on the packaging.

The Classic Lara Croft TUBBZ Cosplaying Duck is now available for pre-order and is set to release in February 2024.

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Lara Croft original recebe figura TUBBZ

Na ocasião do 27º aniversário da saga, a Crystal Dynamics e a Numskull Designs anunciaram a primeiríssima figura TUBBZ Cosplaying Duck de Tomb Raider baseada no modelo poligonal da Lara do clássico jogo de 1996.

Esta figura oficialmente licenciada faz agora parte da popular linha multimarca da Numskull, uma gama única e altamente colecionável de personagens dos videojogos, filmes, séries de TV e cultura pop, estilizadas como patos de borracha. Com designs adoráveis e reconhecíveis, estas figurinhas apresentam poses distintas que refletem as suas personagens, cada uma embalada numa caixa empilhável com um expositor muito próprio no formato de banheira.

"Conseguem acreditar que já se passaram 27 anos desde que Tomb Raider chegou ao mundo dos videojogos e que conhecemos a protagonista Lara Croft? Hoje, a icónica personagem é uma lenda feita e a Numskull está a celebrar a sua permanência na cultura popular e a elevar o seu estatuto a novos níveis com este colecionável. Ela é inconfundível mesmo sendo uma pata em cosplay, o cabelo e as caraterísticas faciais foram capturadas na perfeição retro. Ela está, obviamente, vestida com a roupa de assinatura, o blusa de alças, calções e botas de combate, empunhando as duas pistolas para que esteja sempre pronta para a ação."

Medindo aproximadamente 9 cm de altura, esta figura 'First Edition' TUBBZ minuciosamente detalhada é feita com PVC de alta qualidade e vem numa banheira de colecionador apresentando o logo da saga, com o selo 'First Edition' impresso na base e um autocolante holográfico na embalagem.

A figura Classic Lara Croft TUBBZ Cosplaying Duck encontra-se disponível para pré-reserva e será lançada em fevereiro de 2024.

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NETFLIX DROP 01: TRAILER, ANNUNCI E ANTEPRIME DEL NUOVO EVENTO ONLINE

Devil May Cry, Tomb Raider e Blue Eye Samurai fra le grandi soprese arrivate durante la premiere live di Castlevania Nocturne!

Ve lo avevo anticipato e non poteva quindi farsi attendere il riassuntone del primo DROP 01 di Netflix, lo speciale evento virtuale in diretta streaming su YouTube e Twitch, imbastito per unire il watch party in anteprima di Castlevania: Nocturne e qualche breve ma gustoso sneak peek di alcune novità, lato animazione, attualmente in cantiere.

Purtroppo riguardo a Pluto siamo stati scammati, non hanno fatto vedere nulla di nuovo. Hanno semplicemente ripassato il trailer spaccamascella uscito un paio di mesi fa.

Tutto sommato, però, è stata un'ora e mezza piacevole, fra episodi - che non sono riuscito a seguire al verso, se non a spezzoni ahimè - e brevi teaser e showcase di merchandise vari. Un evento dal formato leggero, informale e conciso, che mi piacerebbe si ripetesse sinceramente.

Capisco che eventi più corposi come la Geeked Week e TUDUM siano maggiormente attesi in generale, ma le presentazioni in pillole, a mio modo di vedere, sono decisamente più fruibili e, appunto, più efficaci.

🔶🔸DEVIL MAY CRY

Cominciamo con un primo annuncio MOTIVAZIONALE (*wink wink*). Dante, Vergil e Lady di nuovo in versione animata, 8 episodi, più stagioni in programma.

La sceneggiatura è stata concepita da Adi Shankar (Castlevania) and Alex Larsen (Yasuke), mentre il tutto porta la firma di STUDIO MIR (The Legend of Korra, Dota: Dragon's Blood, The Witcher: Nightmare of the Wolf).

🔶🔸SONIC PRIME

Mostrato un teaser che annuncia una terza stagione per la serie con protagonista il celebre riccio di SEGA. Ad un'occhiata da profano, ha tutta l'aria di una grandissima cutscene, ma non sembra male.

Non sono però mai stato un fan di Sonic, quindi skipponi. Go next.

🔶🔸CAPTAIN LASERHAWK: A BLOOD DRAGON REMIX

Altra produzione targata Adi Shankar, questa volta in mano allo studio BOBBYPILLS, che la chat di Twitch ha subito categorizzato come Suicide Squad made in Ubisoft e la chat di Twitch ha sempre ragione :v

Fra ultraviolenza in stile retro anni '90 e ironia, questo spinoff dello spinoff di Far Cry 3 (ci hanno infilato pure Rayman!!) sembra vare le carte in regola per rivelarsi una visione divertente. Il trailer ci dà appuntamento per il 19 ottobre.

🔶🔸BLUE EYE SAMURAI

A quanto pare questo progetto era inizialmente comparso per la prima volta nel 2020, ma me lo devo essere perso.

Nata da un'idea dei coniugi Amber Noizumi e Micheal Green (Logan, Blade Runner 2049), è stata sostanzialmente presentata come una "storia di vendetta nel periodo Edo - Kill Bill incontra Yentl".

Come biglietto da visita è intrigante, ma ammetto che la trama di base mi ha lasciato con qualche dubbio. In sostanza, la nostra protagonista in cerca di vendetta, è una meticcia con gli occhi azzurri e per questo viene discriminata e trattata come una "creatura della vergogna". Le frontiere del Giappone sono ancora chiuse e razzismo e misoginia sono di casa, quindi che fare? Ci si traveste da uomo e si va a sbudellare gaijin finché non si trova quello che è tuo padre, l'occidentale che ti ha resa diverss e reietta dalla nascita. Ok...?

La serie, che arriverà in streaming il 3 novembre, a livello tecnico e di atmosfera si presenta molto bene comunque, quindi vedremo. Giudicate voi, ecco il treailer.

🔶🔸SCOTT PILGRIM

Non ce la fate ad aspettare il 17 novembre per vedere la versione animata, in stile SCIENCE SARU (The Tatami Time Machine Blues, The Heike Story), del famoso fumetto di Bryan Lee O'Malley? Eccovi una clip in anteprima allora.

🔶🔸MASTERS OF THE UNIVERSE: REVOLUTION

Clip in anteprima anche per la nuova serie di He-Man e i Dominatori dell'Universo, che approderà sulla piattaforma nel 2024.

Pu confermando una vaga continuità con gli eventi della divisiva Masters of the Universe: Revelation, la serie è stata presentata ufficialmente come standalone, suggerendo un qualche tipo di correzione di rotta riguardo alla narrativa.

🔶🔸TOMB RAIDER: THE LEGEND OF LARA CROFT

E dulcis in fundo, anche sul gran finale abbiamo chiuso con il botto, con l'adattamento animato di un'altra storica icona videoludica: Lara Croft!

Preannunciata un paio di anni fa, ma anche qua io non ne ho alcun ricordo, la serie si ispira alla trilogia reboot di Crystal Dynamics (Tomb Raider, Rise of the Tomb Raider e Shadow of the Tomb Raider).

In programma per il 2024, è prodotta in casa Powerhouse Animation (Castlevania, Masters of the Universe: Revelation).

Per chi si fosse perso la premiere in anteprima e volesse comunque un assaggino di Castlevania: Nocturne, nel mentre aspetta di poter maratonare la prima stagione (vi ricordo che esce domani by the way), ecco i primi sette minuti della prima puntata in omaggio.

Quel poco che sono riuscito a vedere, non mi è dispiaciuto affatto, ma la sensazione che ho avuto è stata quella di una serie molto introduttiva, con in mente un arco narrativo da sviluppare potenzialmente su più stagioni e che quindi potrebbe risultare un po' lentina e all'acqua di rose. Per ora mi mantengo curioso.

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[gaymer-hag-stan]

How we feeling ladies and gays???

Lara Croft's impact as a pop culture icon is monumental, transcending her origins in the Tomb Raider video games to become a symbol of female empowerment and representation. She was one of the first major female protagonists in gaming, breaking ground in a male-dominated industry and becoming the face of one of the most successful franchises in history, now with over 100 million units sold. Her character has earned multiple Guinness World Records, including "Most Successful Human Video Game Heroine" and "Most Recognizable Female Character in a Video Game." Beyond gaming, Lara successfully transitioned to Hollywood, portrayed by Angelina Jolie and Alicia Vikander in major films, further cementing her mainstream appeal. Lara has also become a merchandising powerhouse, with action figures, comics, novels, and brand collaborations. Her character evolved over time, especially in the 2013 reboot, to focus on her emotional depth, intelligence, and resilience, making her a symbol of empowerment for women worldwide. Lara Croft’s legacy has influenced not only the gaming industry, where she helped push the boundaries of storytelling and character-driven narratives, but also popular culture at large, where she remains an enduring icon.

We did it!

And of course, we have to talk about the next three games getting remastered too!

I'll be VERY honest with you, I straight up did not expect to see Angel of Darkness. I thought they were never ever gonna touch it again, and I wasn't even sure about Chronicles either, I thought that since they didn't do all five of the PS1 games together, the chances of them either doing Last Revelation & Chronicles or TLR alone were still slim. But it's one of the times that I am very glad to have been proven wrong!

As much as the Core purist community has made me retroactively wary of this era of the franchise, I understand and appreciate that these games still mean a lot to many people who are very normal and don't go out of their wave to make everyone else feel miserable, so to those people who had been fighting for AoD's return for so long I say congratulations, you deserve this, we all do.

Possible SPOILERS?

From what we can assume from the leaked Xbox achievement list, they are adding the Times Exclusive level in the Last Revelation, a very weird and very exclusive PC DLC that they released back in the day, sponsored by the London Times of all things, to commemorate sixty years since their coverage of the opening of Tutankhamen's tomb, no I'm not joking, and also adding back the dual pistols and corner shooting in AoD, stuff that were ultimately cut from the final version of the game. This could possibly mean that Angel of Darkness and Chronicles are not just getting a shiny new look but also possibly getting their very-well-documented game-crashing bugs fixed which is great.

I am very much willing and hoping to approach Chronicles and Angel of Darkness with an open mind and see if, with the new tweaks, they are not so bad after all. Neither of them are terrible games, only mediocre at worst, because even at her lowest, Lara still serves, but still, I think it's safe to say that this was, objectively, the lowest point in the series.

Now, I personally would hope that they will see it worthwhile to remove the cutscene where underage Lara is almost seen topless in Chronicles or is groped by Kurtis in Angel of Darkness, but I don't think they'd go that far. Still, a simple trigger warning like they did for the racist depictions in TRII and TRIII won't cut it this time.

But we're here to celebrate! Fingers crossed they add her opera dress in Chronicles, like they did for that horrid leopard print suit in Nightmare in Vegas, that would be an actual serve!

Also, this announcement only cements one thing in my mind... Next year in October we're celebrating the announcement of "Tomb Raider VII-VIII-IX Remastered, starring Lara Croft" and I swear, I will never shut up about it when it happens! Hopefully we we even get Guardian of Light too... Who knows!

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Tomb Raider Survivor Era Unisex Tee

Announced and available from the official Tomb Raider Gear store in 2024. The official page gives the following description: 'Every heroine has an origin story. Celebrate Lara Croft’s evolution from a young woman seeking to make her mark in the world, to something truly larger than life. The Tomb Raider Survivor Era Tee features three images of Lara from the game’s second reboot also known as the Survivor Trilogy - which includes Tomb Raider (2013); Rise of the Tomb Raider (2015); and Shadow of the Tomb Raider (2018)'.

The item itself is a black, 100% ring spun US cotton, featuring a print on the front. It is available in sizes S, M, L, XL, 2XL and 3XL. It costs £26.00 and can be purchased HERE.

While the item itself may seem reasonable for a piece of official merchandise, sadly this store has been gaining a reputation of expensive shipping costs. To ship this 1 t-shirt to a UK address is an additional £17 with standard shipping.

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In a no Miraculous AU what would the kids do as adults?

So oddly enough most of the Miracuclass actually have some lined up career path other than 'superhero'? Not all, because TA doesn't give a shit about Chloé. But still.

Here's my thoughts:

Marinette - Fashion Designer

Adrien - I've seen him be Mari's house husband which is a mood, but I've also seen him as a teacher which I like. Model on occasion because he loves his wife so much.

Alya - journalist. possibly still Hero-focused if this is a 'all the other Heroes exist' AU, but just in general works.

Nino - actually has a duo choice of DJ or Director.

Chloé - while Canon doesn't give her shit, I always love putting her in either business management or a lawyer. Miraculous Merchandising probably wouldn't exist in this AU, but she could take over her dad's hotel and let him have more time to achieve his dreams.

Alix - Either roller derby with a part time as a street artist, and/or go full Tomb Raider(but like. In a fantastical way not a stealing artifacts)

Nathaniel - Comics illustrator.

Kim - probably an Olympic swimmer?

Rose - Kitty Section!

Sabrina - Honestly I'm not sure on her? She needs to sort her life out.

Ivan - Kitty Section!

Mylene - actress

Max - master programmer/robotics engineer and possibly low-key supervillain it's FINE

Juleka - Kitty Section/Model

Luka - Kitty Section

Kagami - either fencing champion and/or go somewhere with her art

Marc - writer with Nath

Lila - I am tempted to say con artists. For 'good' or 'evil' depends on her character development.

Zoe - actress

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"Evolusi Karakter Ikonik dalam Dunia Game: Dari Piksel ke Realisme"

Dunia video game telah mengalami transformasi luar biasa sejak pertama kali diperkenalkan pada tahun 1970-an. Salah satu aspek yang paling menarik dari perkembangan ini adalah evolusi karakter-karakter ikonik yang telah menjadi simbol dari industri game. Dari tampilan sederhana berbasis piksel hingga desain yang realistis dan mendetail, mari kita telusuri perjalanan karakter-karakter ini dan bagaimana mereka beradaptasi dengan perkembangan teknologi dan selera pemain.

1. Awal Mula: Karakter Piksel

Karakter video game awal, seperti Pac-Man dan Mario, muncul dalam format piksel yang sangat sederhana. Dengan keterbatasan teknologi pada saat itu, desain karakter sering kali terdiri dari bentuk geometris dasar dan palet warna terbatas. Namun, meskipun sederhana, karakter-karakter ini berhasil menciptakan daya tarik yang kuat. Mario, misalnya, menjadi simbol Nintendo dan karakter platformer paling terkenal di dunia.

2. Munculnya 2D dan Animasi

Dengan kemajuan teknologi, game-game 2D seperti Sonic the Hedgehog dan Street Fighter memperkenalkan animasi yang lebih halus dan desain karakter yang lebih dinamis. Karakter-karakter ini tidak hanya memiliki desain visual yang lebih menarik, tetapi juga kepribadian dan latar belakang cerita yang lebih mendalam. Street Fighter, khususnya, memperkenalkan karakter-karakter dengan latar belakang budaya yang beragam, yang membuat mereka lebih relatable bagi pemain.

3. Transisi ke 3D: Memperluas Kemungkinan

Revolusi tiga dimensi pada tahun 1990-an membawa perubahan besar dalam desain karakter. Game seperti Final Fantasy VII dan Tomb Raider menampilkan karakter-karakter dengan model 3D yang lebih realistis. Dengan kemampuan untuk mengeksplorasi lingkungan yang lebih luas, karakter-karakter ini mulai memiliki kedalaman emosional yang lebih besar. Contohnya, Cloud Strife dari Final Fantasy VII tidak hanya ikonik secara visual, tetapi juga memiliki cerita yang kompleks dan perjalanan emosional yang mendalam.

4. Meningkatnya Realisme dan Detail

Seiring dengan kemajuan teknologi grafis, karakter dalam game semakin mendekati tampilan manusia nyata. Game seperti The Last of Us dan Red Dead Redemption 2 menunjukkan detail yang luar biasa dalam desain karakter, mulai dari ekspresi wajah hingga gerakan tubuh. Karakter-karakter ini tidak hanya terlihat realistis, tetapi juga memiliki kompleksitas emosional dan kedalaman cerita yang mengundang pemain untuk terhubung secara lebih mendalam.

5. Keterlibatan Pemain dan Kustomisasi

Saat ini, banyak game memberikan pemain kemampuan untuk menyesuaikan karakter mereka. Game RPG seperti The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim dan Cyberpunk 2077 memungkinkan pemain untuk menciptakan karakter sesuai keinginan mereka, memberikan rasa kepemilikan yang lebih besar. Kustomisasi ini membuat pengalaman bermain lebih personal dan menarik, dengan karakter yang mencerminkan identitas dan pilihan pemain.

6. Karakter Sebagai Simbol Budaya Pop

Karakter dalam video game kini telah menjadi bagian penting dari budaya pop. Karakter seperti Lara Croft, Master Chief, dan Geralt dari Rivia bukan hanya terkenal di dalam game, tetapi juga menjadi ikon di luar dunia game. Mereka muncul dalam film, buku, dan merchandise, menunjukkan pengaruh besar yang mereka miliki dalam masyarakat modern.

7. Masa Depan: Teknologi dan Narasi yang Semakin Kompleks

Dengan perkembangan teknologi seperti kecerdasan buatan dan realitas virtual, masa depan karakter dalam game menjanjikan evolusi yang lebih menarik. Karakter dapat menjadi lebih interaktif dan responsif terhadap tindakan pemain, menciptakan pengalaman yang lebih mendalam dan mendetail. Penggunaan teknologi ini juga membuka peluang untuk bercerita dengan cara yang lebih inovatif, memungkinkan pemain untuk merasakan perjalanan karakter dengan cara yang belum pernah ada sebelumnya.

Kesimpulan

Evolusi karakter dalam dunia game mencerminkan kemajuan teknologi dan perubahan dalam cara kita berinteraksi dengan media. Dari desain piksel sederhana hingga representasi realistis dan kompleks, karakter-karakter ini telah mengukir tempat mereka dalam hati pemain di seluruh dunia. Dengan kemajuan yang terus berlanjut, kita dapat mengharapkan lebih banyak karakter ikonik yang akan muncul, siap untuk menjadi bagian dari petualangan baru yang menarik. Mari kita terus menjelajahi dunia game dan menyaksikan evolusi karakter yang akan datang!

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Karakter Game Ikonik: Evolusi Desain dan Pengaruhnya dalam Budaya Pop

Karakter Game Ikonik: Evolusi Desain dan Pengaruhnya dalam Budaya Pop

Dalam dunia video game, karakter-karakter ikonik tidak hanya menjadi wajah dari game tersebut, tetapi juga menciptakan dampak besar dalam budaya pop. Dari Mario yang ceria hingga Lara Croft yang tangguh, karakter-karakter ini telah berevolusi seiring dengan perkembangan teknologi dan tren budaya. Artikel ini akan mengeksplorasi evolusi desain karakter game ikonik dan pengaruhnya dalam budaya pop.

1. Awal Mula Karakter Game

Karakter game pertama kali muncul pada akhir tahun 1970-an dan awal 1980-an, saat industri game masih dalam tahap awal. Contoh paling awal adalah Pong dan Space Invaders, di mana karakter-karakternya sangat sederhana dan berbentuk pixel. Namun, karakter-karakter ini menandai awal dari sebuah era baru dalam game.

Contoh Ikonik:

Pac-Man (1980): Dikenal dengan bentuk bulat dan karakteristik yang mudah dikenali, Pac-Man menjadi simbol dari era game arcade dan mengubah cara orang memandang game.

2. Era 8-Bit dan 16-Bit

Seiring dengan perkembangan teknologi, game 8-bit dan 16-bit muncul, membawa karakter yang lebih detail dan beragam. Karakter-karakter ini mulai memiliki kepribadian dan latar belakang yang lebih dalam, yang membuat pemain lebih terhubung dengan mereka.

Contoh Ikonik:

Mario: Diperkenalkan dalam Donkey Kong (1981), Mario menjadi wajah Nintendo dan salah satu karakter game paling dikenal di dunia. Evolusi desain Mario dari pixel menjadi karakter 3D yang lebih realistis di Super Mario 64 (1996) menunjukkan perkembangan teknologi dan cara karakter bisa dieksplorasi.

3. Game 3D dan Realisme

Dengan munculnya game 3D di akhir 1990-an dan awal 2000-an, desain karakter semakin kompleks. Teknologi grafis yang lebih baik memungkinkan karakter untuk bergerak dengan lebih realistis, dan pengembangan cerita menjadi lebih mendalam.

Contoh Ikonik:

Lara Croft: Pertama kali muncul dalam Tomb Raider (1996), Lara Croft menjadi simbol wanita kuat dalam game. Desainnya yang awalnya dianggap kontroversial kini berkembang menjadi karakter yang lebih realistis dan mendalam, mencerminkan perubahan pandangan terhadap representasi wanita dalam media.

4. Karakter Game Modern

Di era saat ini, karakter game tidak hanya berfungsi sebagai pahlawan atau penjahat, tetapi juga sebagai simbol sosial dan budaya. Game modern sering mengeksplorasi tema-tema kompleks dan karakter yang lebih beragam, menjadikan karakter-karakter ini lebih relatable.

Contoh Ikonik:

Geralt of Rivia: Dari The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt (2015), Geralt adalah karakter yang kompleks dengan latar belakang yang kaya. Game ini berhasil menggabungkan elemen fantasi dengan realitas, menghadirkan karakter yang menghadapi dilema moral dan pilihan sulit.

Ellie: Dari The Last of Us (2013), Ellie adalah contoh karakter yang menghadapi situasi ekstrem dan menggambarkan perjalanan emosional. Narasi yang mendalam membuat Ellie menjadi salah satu karakter paling dihargai dalam sejarah game.

5. Pengaruh dalam Budaya Pop

Karakter game ikonik telah melampaui batasan industri game dan memasuki ranah budaya pop. Mereka muncul dalam film, komik, merchandise, dan berbagai media lainnya.

Mario dan Sonic: Keduanya telah menjadi simbol budaya pop, dengan berbagai film, kartun, dan merchandise yang mengedukasi generasi baru tentang sejarah game.

Cosplay dan Konvensi: Karakter game sering dijadikan inspirasi dalam cosplay, dengan penggemar yang menghidupkan karakter-karakter ini di berbagai konvensi dan acara.

6. Masa Depan Desain Karakter Game

Dengan kemajuan teknologi seperti augmented reality (AR) dan virtual reality (VR), masa depan desain karakter game menjanjikan lebih banyak inovasi. Karakter diharapkan menjadi semakin interaktif dan responsif terhadap tindakan pemain, menciptakan pengalaman yang lebih mendalam dan personal.

Kesimpulan

Karakter game ikonik telah mengalami evolusi yang signifikan sejak awal munculnya video game. Dari desain sederhana hingga karakter yang mendalam dan kompleks, mereka tidak hanya menghibur tetapi juga menciptakan dampak yang signifikan dalam budaya pop. Karakter-karakter ini terus menginspirasi generasi baru, menciptakan hubungan antara pemain dan dunia game yang lebih kuat. Dengan kemajuan teknologi, kita dapat berharap untuk melihat lebih banyak inovasi dalam desain karakter yang akan membentuk masa depan industri game.

[thecrofttomb]

TombRaider.com Has Been Redesigned

The official Tomb Raider website just got a brand-new look!

Crystal Dynamics has soft-launched what will be the ultimate hub for everything related to the franchise. The portal features a landing page with the main headlines and a fun little puzzle to be solved along with news and product releases sections, a shop, and a members-only area with exclusive rewards to be earned.

In addition to the latest news, the community team is set to pen regular content about many aspects of the saga, with original articles ranging from developer blogs and peeks behind the scenes to deep dives into the lore, throwbacks, and community spotlights, including fan guest blogs—be sure to shoot an e-mail to community@crystald.com if you're interested in writing a piece.

As mentioned previously, the website has a product section with every mainline title and spin-off currently available on digital storefronts with detailed information, screenshots and links to each platform, from the original Tomb Raider (1996) to the upcoming release, Tomb Raider I-III Remastered.

But there's more to this franchise than its games. On the Tomb Raider Gear Store, you'll find a dedicated shop featuring Tomb Raider-branded apparel and accessories as well as merchandise and memorabilia from all eras of the saga. Unfortunately, the store will not be live during soft-launch but you can subscribe to its mailing list and earn a special discount voucher for your first purchase.

And lastly, the club every Tomb Raider fan will want to a part of!

Aptly named "Society of Raiders", this new membership program will regularly challenge its members with puzzles and tasks that, when completed, will unlock exclusive digital rewards in their member account such as avatars and wallpapers, among others.

There is also a newsletter available to everyone who subscribes where they'll receive monthly or even weekly recaps with the latest news, merchandise, offers, and more.

The website is currently in soft launch and will be fully operational on February 14th but you can already explore it, create an account, and complete the first challenge of the club. Happy raiding!

[tmarshconnors]

100 questions to ask a gamer.

Now a few weeks back I did "100 questions Q&A about me" well I thought why not do a 100 questions to ask a gamer. Since I am a gamer I thought why not? So here we go. Here is part 1

1) What is your favourite video game of all time? Tricky but the first one that comes to mind is Grand Theft Auto Vice City (2002)

2) What is the first video game you ever played? Now that is a tricky one it is either Super Mario 64 (1996) or Tomb Raider (1996)

3) Are you more into single-player or multiplayer games? It all depends on the game but when I was younger it was definitely multiplayer. As I have gotten older it's single player.

4) What gaming platform do you prefer (e.g., PC, console, mobile)? Console.

5) Do you have a favourite gaming genre? If so, what is it? Third person or RPG

6) What is the most challenging game you've ever played? You know I don't know.

7) Have you ever completed a game 100%? Yes.

8) What game do you think has the best storyline? I don't know

9) Are you a competitive gamer or more of a casual player? I am extremely competitive.

10) What is your preferred control scheme (keyboard and mouse, controller, etc.)? Controller

11) Have you ever participated in any gaming tournaments or events? Yes.

12) Do you prefer cooperative or competitive multiplayer games? Competitive.

13) What game(s) are you currently playing? Currently I am playing World of Warships Legends (Xbox Series X), Mario Kart 8 (Nintendo Switch)

14) Have you ever cosplayed as a video game character? No

15) What video game character do you identify with the most? I don't identify with any of them.

16) Have you ever streamed your gameplay on platforms like Twitch or YouTube? Yes

17) Are there any video game franchises you collect merchandise from? None currently but I did collect Assassin Creed busts for a while.

18) Have you ever played a game that made you emotional or cry? First one came to mind was Halo 3 ODST (Xbox 360 2009) Something about the music made me feel a emotional.

19) What is your opinion on DLCs and expansions? They shouldn't be so highly priced.

20) Do you prefer open-world games or linear story-driven games? Depends on the game if you can mix the two then you have got a great game.

21) Have you ever been part of a gaming community or guild? Yes

22) What is your favourite video game soundtrack? Don't have one.

23) Have you ever made your own video game mods or custom content? No.

24) Are you a completionist, trying to collect all achievements or trophies? Use to be not any more.

25) Have you ever attended a gaming convention or expo? No

26) What game do you think has the best graphics? Right now of time of typing this blog. I would have to say Forza Horizon 5

27) Are there any video game genres you don't enjoy playing? First person shooters. I find them boring.

[gameforestdach]

Macht euch bereit, virtuelle Abenteurer! Die offizielle Tomb Raider-Website hat kürzlich öffentliches Interesse geweckt, indem sie Spieler*innen eine spannende Einladung gemacht hat, 'als Erste*r Neuigkeiten über die Tomb Raider-Franchise zu erfahren'. Die Fans sind begeistert und freuen sich auf eine mögliche Enthüllung eines neuen Spiels vom Entwickler Crystal Dynamics. Die offizielle Tomb Raider-Website wurde aktualisiert. Spieler*innen werden dazu aufgefordert, sich für 'Breaking News' anzumelden, was die Gerüchte um ein neues Spiel anheizt. Der bekannte Leaker Miller Ross, dessen Leaks über Marvel's Avengers präzise waren, befeuert die Gerüchte. Crystal Dynamics, der Entwickler von Tomb Raider, scheint nach einer kürzlichen Änderung des Eigentümers daran zu arbeiten, seine Verbindungen zur Community neu aufzubauen. Gerüchte: Ein neues Spiel? Die Aufforderung an die Spieler*innen, sich für Updates anzumelden, ist das neueste Buzzwort in der Gaming-Welt und lässt vermuten, dass Crystal Dynamics ein neues Tomb Raider-Spiel in petto haben könnte. Crystal Dynamics hat diese Vermutungen bisher weder bestätigt noch dementiert; ihr Schweigen heizt die bereits brennenden Gerüchte weiter an. Laut The Gamer steigen die Erwartungen an eine offizielle Enthüllung vom Entwicklerhaus bei der bevorstehenden Gamescom. Mystery Leaker heizt die Gerüchteküche an Was die Gerüchte glaubwürdiger macht, ist der Tweet von Miller Ross. Ross hat sich bereits als zuverlässige Quelle erwiesen, wenn es um präzise Leaks zu Marvel's Avengers geht. Sein kryptischer Hinweis hat die Gerüchte über die Möglichkeit eines neuen Tomb Raider-Spiels angeheizt. Eine andere viel verfolgte Twitter-Nutzerin, SmashLara, scheint die Spannung mit ihrem Tweet über Tomb Raider-News noch zu verstärken. Neuaufbau der Community nach dem Eigentümerwechsel Die jüngsten Updates könnten auch ein Teil der Bemühungen von Crystal Dynamics sein, die Bindungen zu ihrer Community nach einem Eigentümerwechsel zu stärken. Angesichts der unglaublichen Fangemeinde, auf die die Tomb Raider-Franchise weltweit stolz ist, ist dies ein kluger Schachzug. Frühzeitige Zugangsmöglichkeiten zu Neuigkeiten, Belohnungen und exklusive Merchandise-Artikel könnten in diese Richtung ein großer Schritt nach vorne sein. Das fesselnde Rätsel geht weiter... Auch wenn diese Gerüchte und Spekulationen die Tomb Raider-Fans definitiv in Aufruhr versetzt haben, müssen wir uns daran erinnern, dass noch nichts offiziell bestätigt wurde. Die Aktualisierung der Website könnte sich genauso gut auf verschiedene Aspekte beziehen, wie Belohnungen, exklusives Merchandise und zusätzliche Veröffentlichungen. Aber man kann nicht anders, als davon zu träumen, Lara Croft auf einer spannenden Odyssee zu begleiten! Jetzt seid ihr an der Reihe, Abenteurer*innen! Die Frage der Stunde lautet: Glaubt ihr, dass tatsächlich ein neues Tomb Raider-Spiel in Produktion ist? Oder ist die Aufregung nur heiße Luft? Das Warten auf offizielle Neuigkeiten erfüllt uns alle mit angenehmer Vorfreude. Lasst uns die Daumen drücken und auf einen weiteren faszinierenden Teil unserer Lieblings-Gaming-Franchise hoffen. Teilt eure Gedanken, Theorien und Erwartungen gerne in den Kommentaren!

[tombraiderhorizons]

Whether you’re looking for a fun birthday gift for a friend or a little something for your own collection, this year’s Tomb Raider gift guide has something to suit most tastes and budgets! From cookbooks to action figures, from mugs to gift cards, you can find a wide range of gift ideas listed in our 2022 gift guide!

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