The Lara Croft phenomenon, just like an
avalanche, is on its way. Again. IGNPSX
learned yesterday that Eidos and Core
Design are in the works for another
adventure game, Tomb Raider IV, for
PlayStation. Due sometime prior to
December 1999, Tomb Raider IV stars the
luxuriously built Lara Croft and is likely to
be an improved version from the last three
Tomb Raider titles.
In an article written by the British newspaper The Guardian (and posted
on the Web by FGNOnline), Eidos' CEO Charles Cornwall explained
the game's schedule, saying that "by Christmas(time) Tomb Raider 4
should be released."
Eidos, however, remained silent. "We've not made any announcements
regarding the next version of the Tomb Raider series," said a company
spokesperson.
Although many speculated that Eidos would make an announcement
about the next TR iteration at the Electronic Entertainment Exposition
(E3), the company did just the contrary. There was no official display of
Tomb Raider IV at the show (other than the live model Lara Wells, who
did appear). But according to those in the know, the new game may have
appeared behind closed doors. Again, Eidos would not confirm any such
information.
Still, the retail chain Babbages has listed Eidos' plans on its Web site. On
its upcoming games list is "Tomb Raider: Last Revelation," slated for
November 22, 1999, the traditional date for Tomb Raider games for the
past three years.
We'll have more for you as soon as possible. In the meantime, prepare
yourselves for a new third-person adventure with the most popular
woman in the world of videogames, Ms. Lara Croft.
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