CrystalD Fansite Newsletter: 2/6/15

CrystalD Fansite Newsletter: 2/6/15

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Q: How do the LCTOO time challenges work? Do deaths and cinematic moments effect the time?

The timer pauses during any cinematic moments, or when players don't have control over the game.

Q: Will there be more DLC in Lara Croft and the Temple of Osiris?

A: LCTOO's second DLC pack just went live, with a new tomb, outfit, and accessories. While there are a few special items still reserved as rewards for community challenges, we've released our our planned DLC for the time being.

Q: Will there be a bow in Lara Croft and the Temple of Osiris?

A: We hadn't thought of that, but it's a fun idea! As we stated above, we've finished our DLC roadmap for the time being, but will keep the suggestion in mind should we revisit DLC in the future.

Q: "What's Camilla hinting at in this tweet?"

A: Camilla conducted an interview with Game Informer as part of their month of online coverage. Her feature goes live on the 27th!

Q: Why is Lara wearing some of her equipment Yamatai in the ROTTR screenshots, such as the holster and radio?

A: You're likely referring to the screenshot of Lara in the desert tomb. Some of Lara's equipment pictured there is placeholder.

Q: Where is Sam?

A: Sam is featured fairly prominently in the Tomb Raider comics, and as such her story is still unfolding. Meaning, we're not going to answer that question just yet!

Q: What did you mean by you're working on the Xbox One version of ROTTR "without even thinking of the Xbox 360 version"

A: When Nixxes presented the team at Crystal with a demo proving the high standard they could achieve with Rise of the Tomb Raider on the Xbox 360, the decision to move forward was an easy one. The game is in capable hands, and we're working with a longtime partner that knows our staff and technology. This means we can focus solely on developing the Xbox One version of Rise of the Tomb Raider, in order to push the hardware without worrying about how it will translate to Xbox 360.


Q: Are the images from Rise of the Tomb Raider published by Game Informer in-game screenshots?

A: Yes, all the assets we gave Game Informer were either concept art or screen shots. No CG images.

Q: When will we see gameplay from Rise of the Tomb Raider?

A: The Game Informer cover is our first big splash for Rise of the Tomb Raider, and more content will be shown throughout the month. As for gameplay, we’ll be sure to let you know when you can expect that.



IN THE NEWS
Crystal Dynamics content in the headlines.

ROTTR/Game Informer Cover

• IGN: "Crystal Dynamics shares new Rise of the Tomb Raider details"
• IGN: "Nixxes Software to develop Rise of the Tomb Raider on Xbox 360"
• Power Up Gaming: "Rise of the Tomb Raider Gameplay Details Emerge"
• Irish Examiner: "Rise of the Tomb Raider will see a 'traumatized Lara Croft in Siberia"
• MCV: "Crystal Dynamics is not making 360 version of Rise of the Tomb Raider"
• Develop: "Nixxes Software handling Rise of the Tomb Raider on Xbox 360"
• GameSpot: "Crystal Dynamics passes rise of the Tomb Raider Xbox 360 to outside studio"
• Trusted Reviews: "Crystal Dynamics won't develop Rise of the Tomb Raider on Xbox 360"
• GameSpot: "Rise of the Tomb Raider will depict a traumatized Lara"
• Techno Buffalo: "Lara Croft to travel to Siberia in Rise of the Tomb Raider"
• International Business Times: "Rise of the Tomb Raider new details revealed"
• Gamespresso: "A traumatized Lara Croft"
• Metro: "Rise of the Tomb Raider preview confirms Siberian setting"
• Polygon: "Rise of the Tomb Raider on Xbox 360 is being handled by an outside studio"
• International Business Times: "Rise of the Tomb Raider: New details reveal return of Jonah and more"
• Digital Spy: "Rise of the Tomb Raider reveals setting, first screenshots"
• Digital Spy: "Rise of the Tomb Raider: Crystal Dynamics not making Xbox 360 version"
• Just Push Start: "New details emerge for rise of the Tomb Raider"
• Play TM: "Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition studio Nixxes working on Rise of the Tomb Raider for Xbox 360"
• Play TM: "Avalanche of Rise of the Tomb Raider details arrives"
• Gaming Union: "Rise of the Tomb Raider gameplay and story details emerge"
• Sportskeeda: "The new Rise of the Tomb Raider is more about exploration"
• Gameranx: "Rise of the Tomb Raider: Lara will be 'continually challenged as a character'"
• Gameranx: "Rise of the Tomb Raider Xbox 360 version not being developed by Crystal Dynamics"
• Paste Magazine: "Plot details emerge for Rise of the Tomb Raider"
• ActionTrip: "Rise of the Tomb Raider features revealed"
• This is Xbox: "Rise of the Tomb Raider 360 release studio switch"
• Gamepur: "Rise of the Tomb Raider is in development at Nixxes software, confirms Crystal Dynamics"
• CVG: "New Rise of the Tomb Raider details revealed"
• GameRevolution: "Rise of the Tomb Raider story, gameplay details revealed"
• PC Gamer: "Rise of the Tomb Raider details emerge"
• PC Games N: "Rise of the Tomb Raider will see Lara fight bears and a secret society in Siberia"
• IGN Africa: "Nixxes Software to develop Rise of the Tomb Raider on Xbox 360"
• IGN Africa: "Crystal Dynamics shares new Rise of the Tomb Raider details"
• Pure Xbox: "Rise of the Tomb raider on 360 not being developed by Crystal Dynamics"
• Games On Net: "Rise of the Tomb Raider features bears and blood and blizzards"
• Attack of the Fanboy: "Rise of the Tomb Raider is more about exploration"
• Game Rant: "Rise of the Tomb Raider: New gameplay, story, & setting details"
• PlayStation Lifestyle: "Rise of the Tomb Raider details released, enemies, weapons, and more discussed"
• Bleeding Cool: "Rise of the TOmb Raider is set in Siberia"
• GamePur: "Rise of the Tomb Riader graces GI march 2015 cover"

Other:

• Fanbolt: "Lara Croft and the Temple of Osiris - Delving into the next adventure"
• MoviePilot: "Uncharted 4: Can Nathan Drake Rise above Tomb Raider?"