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Lara Croft knee-deep in action in new Tomb Raider screens
Square Enix has released a new batch of screens from Crystal Dynamics’ upcoming Tomb Raider reboot. The latest shots show gunfights, makeshift zip-lining, and … adventure!
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Tomb Raider Collector’s Edition announced for 360, PS3
Square Enix has announced a Collector’s Edition for the 360 and PS3 versions of Crystal Dynamic’s upcoming Tomb Raider. Set to hit store shelves at the same time as the standard release, on March 5, the $99.99 set will include a Lara Croft figurine, double-sided map and poster, a lithographic print, and more. The entire package will come in a replica survival tin modeled after those found on board the in-game expedition ship Endurance.
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Disney Epic Mickey: Power of Illusion demo now on eShop
Disney has followed up the launch of Epic Mickey 2′s 360 and PS3 demo, released earlier this week, with a demo for the upcoming 3DS side-scrolling platformer Disney Epic Mickey: Power of Illusion. Available through the Nintendo eShop, Power of Illusion is reminiscent of—and described as a tribute to—the classic Sega Genesis platformer Castle of Illusion. After falling into the Wasteland, players must take Mickey through the castle to stop the imprisoned witch Mizrabel from draining the essence of popular characters. The demo includes the tutorial and a battle on the Jolly Roger against Captain Hook and his band of pirates.
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ToeJam & Earl readying a funk bomb for release on PSN, XBLA
The baddest duo to wear gold chains, shades, and over-sized hats will be strutting onto Live Arcade and PSN soon with ToeJam & Earl and ToeJam & Earl in Panic on Funkotron. The Genesis classics will be released as part of Sega’s Vintage Collection series, with 360 gamers getting an 800 MS Point bundle on November 7 and both launching separately on PSN for $4.99 each on November 6. Both titles will include achievements and trophies and support for online co-op play.
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Tomb Raider pre-order bonuses announced, first round of three
Square Enix has announced the first stage in a multi-stage pre-order rollout program for Tomb Raider. Amazon, Best Buy, and GameStop are participating, with each offering different incentives, from new environmental puzzles to an exclusive art book. The extras, detailed below, will be followed by two more bonus reveals in the coming months.
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New Tomb Raider screens released for Gamescom
And the Gamescom goods continue. Square Enix has released a new batch of screenshots from Crystal Dynamic’s upcoming Tomb Raider reboot, the aptly titled Tomb Raider. The new screens show Lara keeping fletchers in business and discovering all sorts of things in the wilds, from religious statues to failed predecessors and lovely fauna (i.e., dinner).
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Sound Shapes available on PSN for PS3, PS Vita
Queasy Games’ rhythm-based platformer Sound Shapes has launched for PS3 and PS Vita. The $14.99 release includes a single-player campaign comprised of five records and 20-plus environments, with gameplay combining traditional platforming with rhythm action, as well as an editor mode that allows for players to create and share custom levels.
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Nights into Dreams getting HD re-release treatment this fall
As a card-carrying member of the Sega Saturn fan club, I just got done high-fiving the other member at the news that Sega will be releasing a download-only HD update of the original Nights into Dreams this fall for 360, PC, and PS3.
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Playdead releases boxed Limbo Special Edition for Mac, PC
The puzzle-platformer Limbo has received the premium boxed treatment with the release of the Special Edition.
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