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Layoffs at Tomb Raider studio

Added: 12.08.2013 22:07 | 5 views | 0 comments


Square Enix lays off about 12 developers at Crystal Dynamics; job cuts came from new IP team and won't affect Tomb Raider sequel.

Square Enix has cut roughly 12 positions at today.

The cuts came from the team working on the company's previously announced all-new franchise and will not affect development on the .

"We've made some decisions at Crystal Dynamics last week around the second project we#146;re working on, which has resulted in a small number of roles (roughly 12) becoming redundant as we re-scope the project," the company said.

"This doesn't affect the Tomb Raider development team, who as confirmed last week are well into production on a next-generation sequel," the statement goes on. "We're a close-knit team at Crystal and wouldn't be making these changes if we didn't feel it was absolutely necessary. We'll help those affected as best we can and we want to thank them for their hard work and commitment."

The new IP from Crystal Dynamics was . No information about the game has been revealed since.

From: www.gamespot.com

God of War II director returns to Sony

Added: 09.08.2013 18:30 | 7 views | 0 comments


Cory Barlog back at Sony Santa Monica where he is assembling an Ocean's 11-style cast of developers to work on "freaking huge" game.

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After spending time working with Crystal Dynamics, Avalanche Studios, Mad Max director George Miller, and Star Wars creator George Lucas, Barlog said he was "ready to come back home."

"There I would use my newly honed powers of awesome to create something that will rock the free world," Barlog said.

Barlog would not go into specifics regarding his current project at Sony Santa Monica, but said he is hiring an Ocean's 11-style cast of developers to work on a "freaking huge" game.

"If you are a freaking rock star unafraid to roll your sleeves up and take risks, reading this thinking that your current digs are feeling#146;well#146;a bit small, a bit dull and in need of some excitement--you need to contact me at Sony Santa Monica," Barlog said.

Barlog ended his note saying he will continue working hard to make games so long as consumers promise to buy them. "If you don't, God will kill a puppy," he said.

From: www.gamespot.com

Exploring New Locations in Tomb Raider 2

Added: 05.08.2013 10:19 | 17 views | 0 comments


Analog Addiction writes: "CEO of Square Enix in Americas and Europe recently confirmed the existence of a next-generation Tomb Raider sequel, stating it was well into development. Crystal Dynamics release their Tomb Raider reboot earlier this year, accumulating critical acclaim and strong sales that continue to place Lara on video games sales charts on a weekly basis. In short, many including ourselves love Tomb Raider. So with these new revelations of a Tomb Raider sequel, we thought it would be best to compile our ideas for locations for Lara Croft to explore on her next journey."

From: n4g.com

Square Enix Confirms Tomb Raider Sequel In Development

Added: 01.08.2013 20:12 | 6 views | 0 comments




The Tomb Raider franchise will live on into the next generation, as Square Enix has confirmed that a sequel to Crystal Dynamics' 2013 release is currently underway.

CEO Phil Rogers made the news official in an open letter. "I am also excited to reveal that we are well into development on a next-generation Tomb Raider sequel - something you may have heard about recently," he said.

From: www.gamerevolution.com

European Nintendo eShop Update for July 25th: Sengoku, Kirbys Dream Land 3

Added: 26.07.2013 10:16 | 2 views | 0 comments


El33tonline writes: "This weeks Nintendo eShop Update features a few new Virtual Console titles which originally appeared on the NES, SNES and Neo Geo platforms. Sengoku is a colourful side-scrolling action game from 1991 while Kirbys Dream Land 3 is the fifth entry in the Kirby platformer series and the predecessor to Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards."

From: n4g.com

Conquest of the Crystal Palace (NES)

Added: 25.07.2013 19:09 | 63 views | 0 comments


A staff review for Conquest of the Crystal Palace on the NES platform, contributed by Julian Titus.

Tags: Crystal
From: www.honestgamers.com

Tomb Raider QA - Redesigning Lara Croft

Added: 25.07.2013 7:21 | 11 views | 0 comments


GamesRadar - Updating a classic franchise isn't easy. Taking a piece of gaming history and transforming it for 2013 could have upset fans, but the team at Crystal Dynamics managed to give Lara Croft the face-lift she deserved. We loved the updated gameplay in our Tomb Raider review, but there's still plenty to be said about the redesign of Ms. Croft herself.

From: n4g.com

Tomb Raider QA - Redesigning Lara Croft

Added: 25.07.2013 6:17 | 3 views | 0 comments


GamesRadar - Updating a classic franchise isn't easy. Taking a piece of gaming history and transforming it for 2013 could have upset fans, but the team at Crystal Dynamics managed to give Lara Croft the face-lift she deserved. We loved the updated gameplay in our Tomb Raider review, but there's still plenty to be said about the redesign of Ms. Croft herself.

From: n4g.com


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