Ms.Croft

Oh, this only makes me so much more excited! Thanks for the post, Tom, and thanks Keir for delivering us with the report. It's nice to see how close they all appear to be in the CrystalD studios, and that constant look from Lara must keep them on their toes! I'm even more convinced now that they'll make TR:U an awesome game; December can't come around quick enough! Can't wait for the Q & A! Thanks again! MsC

Most people have at least one 'freckle', they're just not obvious on those with darker skin, with darker hair, though people with identible freckles have clusters of them and generally have red/blonde hair with paler skin. I agree with the eyes though, they are fairly large, though it's been a long time since I've actually concentrated on anybody's face that close...a part from my daughter's, but she's a toddler, so has large eyes anyhow. So it may just be that we're staring at her rather close...then again, maybe they did it to make her look more beautiful. I also like that she doesn't look like AJ anymore (Though I couldn't really see the similarity when AJ played Lara). It's nice to see them not copy anyone's looks, as I want Lara to be as individual as she was 11 years ago. MsC

For a true, complete honest answer, no one really knows as it hasn't been officially released by Eidos. Treat it as speculation until the official site announces it, or Eidos announces it, as no one does know for sure yet, and you're right, Wikipedia, and IMDB are not official sources for information like this. MsC

Wow, the detail is outstanding! Have you seen the detail on her clothes?! Woo...so excited! I really love image 4, look at those eyes.... Also, I don't think her knees look weird...my knees look like that when I stand up I think that's what athletic knees look like, I mean, I run everyday and Lara's fit. Could be a British thing too, I guess, my brother has knees like that, but obviously not as thin and feminine lol. MsC

I'm actually in love with this advert It's just so much fun to watch: Ha ha, love it! MsC

Well, I have Vista, but I don't have TR2 installed on my system, however whenever I have installed some games, the saves, templates or whatever are placed in 'My Documents', either labelled as the producer's name, i.e Eidos, or the game name, Tomb Raider 2. Hope that helps! MsC

The folder Shrensh specified is where the savegames should be, however I don't know if they save them elsewhere in different language versions of the game. The best thing to do is to go to Start > Search. Then specify the file you want to find (And search all files) as 'savegame.0' (That's if you did save it in the first slot). This should find the file wherever it may be, bringing up the folder name, etc so that you can find the rest. Backup all of those files and save them onto a disc, or pen drive and then add them back after the re-format. As far as I'm aware too, on XP the files are 'User account' specific. So, go into Start > My Computer > C: > Documents and Setting > (Your account name) Try to locate a local file either called 'Eidos', 'Core Design', or 'TR2'. If they're anywhere, they should be in there. Hope that helps, MsC

Yes, exactly. Like Tomb Raider: Legend, if your PC can handle the Next-Gen Graphics, I would imagine there's an option to turn it on, however if ya can't, it'll be in last-gen graphics and the option greyed out. MsC

I think the woman in white is her Nanny or something, or possibly a friend...hey AJ, if she ever quits on you, give me a ring It's nice to see a celebrity enjoying themselves with their kids not caring about the Paparazzi taking a photo of every step you take...that's how celebrities should be. MsC

Could you please provide us with a link? I'm not saying I don't believe you, I think it's only fair on myself and members of the forum here to see where you got this information from, otherwise it's speculation and can cause confusion among members. I agree, Tom, though I think it only fair that companies like Eidos with games that run in a series as popular as TR do make them multi-generational for a while as it'll take some people a while to get their next-gen consoles. MsC

Or the smarter thing would be to release it before Christmas when you actually buy gifts such as Tomb Raider: Underworld... Besides, I have no idea where you heard December 26th from, all it says is that it is being released Christmas 08, which spans from Mid-November, to the end of December retail wise. Also, why release it on a day when the majority of shops (In England) are closed including electronic shops. Whatever date you've read is un-official so I wouldn't take it seriously. Also, they wouldn't change their minds about a confirmed thing such as releasing it on PS2 now, it's too late to make decisions like this after announcing it and then annoying so many gamers by changing it--they wouldn't risk losing their audience like that especially since it could affect the money they earn. MsC

Yes, it's official news, there's a thread about it in this section of the board. This is the reason that Tomb Raider: Underworld has been delayed back to December 08, rather than June 08. http://www.tombnews.com/news/2008011001/ Nothing will be removed gameplay wise, they'll just remove things like particle effects, detailed weather, terrain, foliage, polygon count, etc. MsC EDIT: Further proof can be found on the official Tomb Raider website, www.tombraider.com in the news section. Click 'Read More' in the Tomb Raider: Underworld sub-heading dated 31/01/2008.

These are the cutscenes you're talking about: As you can see, it doesn't even mention Mexico and you cannot even see the people locking themselves in. Oh, by the way, Fusion, do you have a source for the information on these locations, or where you copied and pasted it from. I'd like to read up on it, but cannot find it anywhere. Thanks! MsC

She goes to Ireland as teenage Lara, not Australia and those Koalas or Sloths etc are meant to be 'demons' known as "changelings". As of yet, no TR has been set in Australia, and Shrensh is right, she visits Peru and Bolivia in Tomb Raider: Legend, not Mexico. Vatican City is a city within Rome, and although Lara visits Rome, she doesn't visit Vatican City. In fact, she doesn't visit Rome in TR:2 either, she visits The Great Wall of China, Venice, some random offshore rig, the sea, Tibet and China. Also, I've played TR: The Lost Artefact to death and have never been to Easter Island...there's a cameo appearance of the heads (moai) that appear on Easter Island in an FMV in Tomb Raider 3, but they are found in Antartica by Willard. I myself am quite excited about visiting Easter Island if that's true, as I've always wanted to go there and see a moai up close...though virtual. MsC

I would agree with that comment when it comes with Microsoft. They seem to have it in their mind to get their next-gen consoles out as soon as possible because they think that's what everyone wants...but a lot of X-Box 360's got the infamous red-ring of death due to being rushed. Sony and Nintendo seem to be doing a better job of it in my opinion. I mean the PS2 came out way back in 1999 or something like that, I can't quite remember. That's 7 years of the PS2 console plus the PS3 is meant to be lasting at least 10 years according to Sony. Nintendo on the other hand are more about ingenuity and creating new and interesting ways to play video games and aren't all about the graphics. Nintendo just goes to prove that not everyone wants fancy graphics in their games, they want content, and I hope that CD pay attention to that, because although the screenshots of TR:U look fantastic in Next-gen, I'm more excited about Lara using her environment to solve her puzzles, being able to shoot at multiple enemies, guards fighting against animals etc....the graphics are just the icing on the cake, but I want the filling more. MsC

Originally it was meant to be only next-gen, but I think after seeing many people complaining that they won't have a next-gen console or PC powerful enough to run it, Eidos/CD decided to make it last-gen as well....plus that's more sales to them. MsC

They'll stick to the same engine as the one on PS3, it's actually easier for developers to down-grade graphics rather than upgrade them, plus lots of new moves and stuff are in the new engine (such as proper realistic movement), so they have to use it for the PS2 as the Legend engine wouldn't be compatible. MsC

You shouldn't need to worry if you are not too bothered about next-gen Graphics. Crystal Dynamics are making Tomb Raider Underworld compatible with last-gen graphics, so to make it simple, if you can play TR:Legend and Anniversary without a problem, you can run TR:Underworld as well. Hope that eases your worries, MsC

I have it and it's really awesome, though one thing annoyed me a tiny bit. *Very small spoiler ahead* If you don't like re-playing sections of a game again, then I wouldn't reccomend you buy it, as you kill the same bosses and explore the same areas as Dante after playing Nero.

Wow, if it's twins she'll have 6 children! Saying that though, if I had their money I'd have 10 She looks stunning, I think women just look even more beautiful pregnant! MsC

I may have to watch it again, as I didn't pick up on them mentioning the adrenaline dodge. However, I'm now beginning to think that this 'bad event' in her past was the TR: The Last Revelation moment as they state that 'gaps in the previous games will be filled' and that moment has always been a bit grey. Pretty annoyed Zip and Alister are actually returning to this one. This game seems to rely on creating a certain feeling when entering these areas, and I can just imagine their voices suddenly chiming in ruining that first glance at a temple basked in light and thunder. Still, they did say that they wouldn't feature so heavily so I can only hope. Thanks for the link fusion. MsC

Sorry I couldn't make it, I went out for my birthday meal with all my friends since we couldn't go on the Tuesday! Hope you all had a great time! MsC

Cool, AJ! I'm going to NYC on the 29th of February until the 3rd of March for a long weekend! I can't wait, I lived there as a kid for half the year so I can't wait to go back! Glad you all had a good time! MsC

The only one I think I know is maybe number 28. Is Saw 4. The others I have no clue! MsC

Yes, as did Link in the Nintendo version, but that seemed less random as they were generally the 'heroes' apparantely of that particular console...well, not Spawn, that was random. MsC