Tomb Raider Underworld

Tomb Raider Underworld

Tomb Raider Underworld, originally named Tomb Raider 8, is an action-adventure video game made for several consoles and one handheld. It was developed by Crystal Dynamics, also are responsible for Mad Dash Racing and Pandemonium. This is the eighth installment in the Tomb Raider series.

On August 12, 2008 it was announced that Alison Carroll, a golf club receptionist, will be the new face of the video game franchise, Tomb Raider.¹

Fast Facts

Developer: Crystal Dynamics
Publisher: Eidos Interactive
Platforms: PC, DS, Xbox 360, PS2, PS3, & Wii
ESRB rating: (T) Teen
Genre: Action-Adventure
Mode: Single player
The game is open-ended, giving players the choice of how to tackle situations
Crystal Dynamics traveled on location to photograph the Mayan tombs to make the game more realistic
Weapons: Dual pistols, grenades
Lara will have numerous costume changes throughout the game with more available as unlockables.
Lara's motorbike is the only confirmed vehicle in the game so far
Release date: November 2008

Story

In southern Mexico, Lara Croft, the heroine of the story, finds a portal between her world and Xibalba, an underworld only open for six days according to the Mayan calendar. Lara enters Xibalba where she searches for an ancient artifact. Her journey also takes her to Rome, Australia, and The Vatican. Lara, also has a different outfit. Gone is her signature blue top and khaki shorts. She now wears a brown halter top and black shorts.

Series

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Official Site: Tomb Raider Underworld
Developer Site: Crystal Dynamics
Wikipedia: Tomb Raider Underworld
Mahalo.com: Tomb Raider: Underworld game guide
IGN: Tomb Raider Underworld (PC) | Xbox 360 | PS3
GameSpot: Tomb Raider Underworld (PC) | DS | Xbox 360 | PS2 | PS3 | Wii
YouTube: Tomb Raider Underworld Trailer (Time: 2:21)

Tomb Raider Underworld News and Articles

Google News: Tomb Raider Underworld
Kotaku: Tomb Raider Underworld Gets Web Site, Release Date (June 21, 2008)
Tomb Raider Chronicles: Underworld Set For Christmas Debut (February 29. 2008) | All News
GameSpot: Lara Croft's Underworld Descent Confirmed, Detailed (February 1, 2008)
IGN: Lara Croft Surfaces from Underworld? (December 14, 2007)
TombNews.com: More Details On Tomb Raider: Underworld Surface (December 29, 2007)
Daily News: Meet Alison Carroll, the New Lara Croft (August 12 2008)

Tomb Raider Underworld Interviews

1up.com: The Present and Future of Crystal Dynamics (June 25, 2008)
Kikizo: Tomb Raider Underworld Eidos Interview (April 23, 2008)
Joystiq: Crystal Dynamics' Lindstrom Talks Tomb Raider Underworld (February 29, 2008)
VideoGamer.com: Tomb Raider Underworld Interview (Time: 2:15)
GameSpot Video: Tomb Raider Underworld Interview With Bill Beacham (Time: 5:48)

Tomb Raider Underworld Previews

Next Generation: Tomb Raider Underworld Preview (February 22, 2008)
GameTap: Tomb Raider Underground Preview (February 1, 2008)
CVG: Tomb Raider Underworld Preview (February 1, 2008)
Play: Tomb Raider Underworld Preview (February 1, 2008)
Planet Lara: Tomb Raider Underworld Preview (January 2, 2008)

PC Previews

1up.com: Previews: Tomb Raider Underworld (June 23, 2008)
1up.com: Tomb Raider Underworld Preview (February 1, 2008)
GameSpot: Tomb Raider Underworld Preview (February 1, 2008)
IGN: Tomb Raider Underworld Preview (January 31, 2008)
Strategy Informer: Tomb Raider Underworld Preview

DS Previews

GameSpot: Tomb Raider Underworld Preview (February 1, 2008)

Xbox 360 Previews

Action Trip: Tomb Raider Underworld Preview (February 4, 2008)
Xbox 360 Achievements: Tomb Raider Underworld Preview (February 1, 2008)
TeamXbox: Tomb Raider Underworld Preview (February 1, 2008)
TVG: Tomb Raider Underworld Preview (January 1, 2008)

PS2 Previews

VideoGamer.com: Tomb Raider Underworld Preview (January 2, 2008)

PS3 Previews

GameSpy: Tomb Raider Underworld Preview (February 1, 2008)
GamesRadar.com: Tomb Raider Underworld Preview (February 1, 2008)
1up.com: Tomb Raider Underworld Preview (February 1, 2008)
IGN: Tomb Raider Underworld Preview (January 31, 2008)

Wii Previews

GameSpot: Tomb Raider Underworld Preview (February 1, 2008)
VideoGamer.com: Tomb Raider Underworld Preview (February 1, 2008)

Tomb Raider Underworld Online Retailers

GameStop.com: Tomb Raider Underworld (Pre-order Ships November 3, 2008)
Amazon.com: Tomb Raider Underworld
Google Product Search: Tomb Raider Underworld
Play-Asia.com: Tomb Raider Underworld

Tomb Raider Underworld Fan Sites, Message Boards and Blogs

Fan Site: Planet Lara
IGN Boards: Tomb Raider Boards
Planet Lara: Lara Croft and Tomb Raider Forum
Tomb Raider News Channel: Tomb Raider Underworld Forum
Tomb Raider Forums: More Tomb Raider Underworld Screenshots Online Thread
Kotaku: Tomb Raider: Underworld tag
Joystiq: Posts tagged Tomb Raider: Underworld

Tomb Raider Underworld Photos

1up.com: Tomb Raider Underworld Images
IGN: Tomb Raider Underworld Images (PC) | (Xbox 360) | (PS3)
GameSpot: Tomb Raider Underworld Images (PC) | (DS) | (Xbox 360) | (PS2) | (PS3) | (Wii)
Google Image Search: Tomb Raider Underworld
Nintendo Wii Fanboy: Tomb Raider: Underworld Boxart Revealed (June 20, 2008)

Tomb Raider Underworld Videos

YouTube & Google Video: Tomb Raider Underworld
GameSpot: Tomb Raider: Underworld Videos
YouTube: Tomb Raider Underworld - Press Review Part 1 (Time: 4:22)
YouTube: Tomb Raider Underworld - Press Review Part 2 (Time: 8:09)

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