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E3 Announcements: 5 Xbox Games I'm Excited About

Kristy Korcz — Tue, 07 Jun 2011 03:17:41 PDT

Yesterday's Microsoft E3 press briefing gave us a look at what's to come in the next year for Xbox, and I gotta say - it's looking pretty good, folks. Though the presentation brought a ton of new titles (but very little launch dates), there were some standout games that I can't wait to see more of. Check out which ones below, then tell me your favorites in the comments!

Tomb Raider - This new look at the series takes us back to Lara Croft's origin - when she was just 21 years old, fighting her way through a mysterious island. The demo looked really intense and sometimes even a little bit frightening.
Kinect Star Wars - I perked up when I heard the Star Wars theme music playing during the presentation for this new title. I'm hoping LucasFilm does what it does best to help Kinect Star Wars take off - produce some awesome accessories to go along with it. Hello, light saber!

See the rest of my list after the jump.

E3 Kicks Off With Xbox Announcements: Tomb Raider

Kristy Korcz — Mon, 06 Jun 2011 09:56:16 PDT

At today's E3 press briefing, Microsoft kicked things off with a dramatic look at the new Tomb Raider adventure, hitting the Xbox in Fall of 2012. This installment finds a 21-year-old Lara Croft shipwrecked on a lost island and fighting for her life to escape an unknown tomb. The game looks incredibly intense and dark and left me wanting more!

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Who Do You Think Could Play a Young Lara Croft?

BuzzSugar — Wed, 27 May 2009 14:30:09 PDT

Word on the street is the next Tomb Raider movie will be a prequel in which Lara Croft's origin story is revealed. Producer Dan Lin is all kinds of excited for the next movie, saying this one will be "more realistic" than past movies. He continued, "I would say it's like Terminator - character-driven action. I think for me the Lara Croft games and movies have gone a little too action-oriented. I wanted to have action, but with character." And Angelina Jolie will not be reprising her role, since the origin story will require a young Lara Croft.

There were some mixed feelings about this project initially, but now that it sounds like it'll be a different take on the role (so, not a straight remake of stuff Jolie's already done), are you any more sold on it? What young actress do you think could step into the butt-kicking boots of a younger Lara Croft?

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Early Preview: Tomb Raider Underworld For Wii and DS

GeekSugar — Thu, 23 Oct 2008 04:01:26 PDT

I've totally been on a gaming binge these past few weeks, and who can blame me? We're ramping up for the holiday season, and I'm trying to figure out which games to add to my wish list! There are a whole slew of games hitting the shelves in the next few months, and I got a chance to check out one of them at an early preview last week. I got my hands on Tomb Raider: Underworld - both the Wii and DS versions - and I already have a clear favorite between the two.

Tomb Raider: Underworld takes us to the depths of the oceans and to new locales like Thailand, Mexico, and the Arctic to unlock the mystery of Thor's Hammer - a mythical Norse God who was said to smash mountains into valleys, and possessed the strength to destroy Gods. Of course, Lara is not the only one seeking this hammer, and finds herself in some interesting situations. Natch.

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Although the Wii's controls are great in games like Wii Sports, Resident Evil 4, and Wario Shake It, they seem like they aren't really needed in this game. You use both the nunchuck and remote to play, sporadically incorporating the motion sensors to pull a lever or open a door. But it was just not enough to proclaim that this is a totally new experience, like we saw when Resident Evil 4 made its appearance on the Wii. If anything, the Wii version left me feeling a little out of control of Lara. Plus, the camera was a little crazy, and between you and me? I got a little motion sick while playing. Don't tell anyone.

When I sat down to play the DS version of TRU, I was wondering how they could adapt a game that has been known for its graphics and challenges to such a small screen (not to mention that it would be a side scroller) but I was totally surprised at how fun this version actually was! Not only are the controls intuitive, but the game was overall just a better experience. Unlike the Wii version, where I found myself lost as to what to do next, the DS version was easy to follow and understand. Besides, you can only go left, right, up, or down! This is not to say that I don't like games that challenge me to think and solve complex puzzles, but I do like a game that makes me want to continue playing - and that's exactly what the DS version of Tomb Raider: Underworld achieved.

Tomb Raider: Underworld will hit stores November 21 on your PS2, PS3, XBox 360, Wii, DS, PC, and select mobile phones.

Tomb Raider Anniversary For The Wii: Geek Out All Over Again

GeekSugar — Mon, 26 Nov 2007 11:00:55 PST

If you were as big a fan as I was of the original Tomb Raider, and spent hours in front of the TV (or PC) trying to figure out puzzles, flipping switches, and finding keys, this anniversary edition for the Wii will definitely keep you occupied this coming Winter.

Tomb Raider: Anniversary does a great job of reliving the game, but throwing in so much extra content, it seems like a whole new game that you've never played before. Think of it like a good high school friend that you haven't spoken to since graduation and then you meet up at your ten-year reunion. She's the same person, just . . . different. Grown-up perhaps, but much more interesting.

Multilayered puzzles and the addition of minigames make for a more involved experience. Not only are you searching for keys and unlocking seemingly unreachable doors in bigger and grander settings, but you are dodging traps, bobbing, and weaving past rabid animals and of course, facing Jacquline Natlas's thugs. Yeesh! It's enough to make a girl cry out for Calgon.

It's not all wine and ancient artifacts though, I did have a few gripes. To find out what they are,

The only real downside to the game is the controls take some getting used to, especially the camera. There's nothing I hate more than not being able to see when it matters most. More than once I had to start again because I couldn't get the angle right. The battle sequences are a challenge as well. I liked the new target and aim system but it seems the action movements are a little slow on the uptake every so often with the Wii remote. Nothing too irritating, just enough to notice.

Overall this is a great game to spend some time on. The game itself is totally enveloping. You can really feel the difference when Lara is making her way through tight spaces and leaping from ledges in huge catacombs with no floor in sight. The visuals are great, which is no surprise since Tomb Raider always delivered for me when it came to atmosphere and cool things to look at. Additionally, Lara's movements and athletic skills have improved since the 1996 version. Trust me, you'll be glad she's in such great shape when you are trying to figure out how to get from one point to another in some of these levels! Renting is a good option if you don't want to fork over the $40 to own, but If you are lucky enough to know a Tomb Raider fan, this would make an awesome holiday gift. (Hint, Hint! )

You can pick up Tomb Raider: Anniversary for the Wii online or in stores now.

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5 Actresses Who Could Replace Angelina Jolie as Lara Croft

Becky Kirsch — Tue, 08 Mar 2011 16:41:11 PST

Rumors of a prequel to Lara Croft: Tomb Raider have been circulating for some time now, and this week the news was confirmed. Angelina Jolie originated the role of the badass archaeologist, but who could take over as a younger version of the heroine? Megan Fox's name has been tossed out for her resemblance to Jolie, but we've got our own ideas; check 'em out!

Morning Links - Tomb Raider Reboot Likely to Proceed Without Angelina

PopSugar — Tue, 08 Mar 2011 07:55:32 PST

Angelina Jolie may be leaving the Tomb Raider franchise behind - Huffington Post
Christina Aguilera recharges with a low-key dinner with Matthew - People
Daniel Craig shows love for ladies on National Women's Day - Lainey Gossip
Lady Gaga threatens to sue an ice cream maker for using her name - PopEater
Is Suri too old for a pacifier? - TooFab
Warner Bros. believes Charlie Sheen is very ill - Us Weekly
Justin Bieber sweetly tweets to Selena Gomez - Wonderwall
SNL hurt Lindsay Lohan's feelings - Celebitchy
Heidi Montag doing celebrity rehab? - Lifeline Live
Julianne Hough gets in shape for Rock of Ages - I'm Not Obsessed

What to TiVo: Saturday

BuzzSugar — Fri, 13 Apr 2012 23:59:46 PDT

8:00 Titanic

8:00 CSI: NY (repeat)
9:00 CSI: Miami (repeat)
10:00 48 Hours Mystery (new)

7:00 NASCAR Racing: Sprint Cup in Fort Worth

8:00 Escape Routes (new)
9:00 The Firm (new)
10:00 Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (repeat)

What to TiVo: Friday

BuzzSugar — Thu, 05 Apr 2012 23:59:37 PDT

8:00 Shark Tank (repeat)
9:00 Primetime: What Would You Do? (new)
10:00 20/20 (new)
11:35 Nightline (new)
12:00 Jimmy Kimmel Live (repeat)

8:00 Undercover Boss (new)
9:00 CSI: NY (new)
10:00 Blue Bloods (new)
11:50 Late Show With David Letterman (repeat, with guest Bill Murray)
12:52 The Late Late Show With Craig Ferguson (new, with guest Laura Linney)

8:00 The Finder (new)
9:00 Fringe (new)

8:00 Who Do You Think You Are (new)
9:00 Grimm (new)
10:00 Dateline NBC (new)
11:34 The Tonight Show With Jay Leno (new, with guest Kristin Chenoweth)
12:37 Late Night With Jimmy Fallon (new, with guests Guy Pearce and Eugene Levy)

8:00 Nikita (repeat)
9:00 Supernatural (repeat)

Fab Ad: Angelina Strikes a Serene Pose For Louis Vuitton

Hannah Weil — Mon, 13 Jun 2011 08:32:56 PDT

A first peek at Angelina Jolie's turn for Louis Vuitton's Core Values campaign was revealed today, featuring the actress in her own clothes, toting her own 6-year-old Vuitton Alto bag, and posing in familiar territory. The ad was shot by Annie Leibovitz in Cambodia's Siem Reap province, where Jolie shot Lara Croft: Tomb Raider in 2000 and first began her humanitarian activism. Jolie's ad is just one part of the design house's Core Values campaign, which will also feature Sean Connery and Bono, and run for the next 18 months. It's an understated portrait of the actress that goes way beyond the red carpet to highlight her humanitarian involvement. Do you think it's effective?