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'Shadow of the Tomb Raider' Tries, but Fails, to Tackle Its Own Colonialism
Fun stealth mechanics and a passable photo mode can't free the series from the baggage of its core fantasy: Lara Croft is still just a thief playing at being a savior.
Lara Croft: Feminist Hero Or Just Another Male Fantasy?
Tracing the history of the most famous female computer game character, and figuring out her place in the world (real and virtual) today.
'Tomb Raider' Sucks Because It Messed With the 'Indiana Jones' Formula
Based on the 2013 'Tomb Raider' video game reboot, the new movie forgets that a great treasure hunter needs unexpected supernatural threats.
How the Opening Hour of ‘Rise of the Tomb Raider’ Expertly Hooks Its Player
Most video games need to get the player engaged quickly, and the newest Tomb Raider's perfect opening does that marvellously.
Being Lara Croft in VR Is Basically ‘Tomb Raider: Gone Home Edition’
Because standing around, looking at old photos and dusty busts, is totally the Tomb Raider experience VR was waiting for.
31-Year Survey Shows Problems Remain, But Sexualization in Games Is Declining
Contrary to popular belief, sexualization was actually at its worst in 1995.
Unearthed 'Tomb Raider III' Promotional Video is Corny and Great
The short film hadn’t been seen outside of the launch party for the game in 1998.
I Miss the Old, Superheroine-like Lara Croft
Lara was an icon in the late-1990s—but the modern version of her is stuck in the shadow of gritty gaming precedent.
All the Winners and New Release Reveals from the Game Awards 2015
'The Witcher 3' wins big, and there are two awards each for 'Her Story', 'Splatoon', 'Metal Gear Solid V' and 'Rocket League'.
Meeting the Actress and Writer Behind Tomb Raider’s Latest Incarnation of Lara Croft
We spoke to Camilla Luddington and Rhianna Pratchett about bringing the famous character to life in Rise of the Tomb Raider.
Jessica Watson Is a Real-Life Lara Croft
The Australian sailor circumnavigated the world, solo, at age 16.
‘Rise of the Tomb Raider’ Falls Just Short of Greatness, but It's Still Very, Very Good
Lara's latest adventure finds the young archaeologist becoming a lethal chimera of John Rambo, Katniss Everdeen, and Sarah Connor.