‘Tomb Raider’ studio censors its own game months later
An update to the video game Tomb Raider III: The Lost Artefact removed a polygonal photo of protagonist Lara Croft lying in a provocative pose from the background of one of the environments. Developer Crystal Dynamics is behind the latest update, which comes more than two months after the release of Tomb Raider I-III Remastered, […]
Tomb Raider’ board game condemns itself as ‘colonialist’
A tabletop board game based on the Tomb Raider video game and movie series has reportedly come under fire for its unique plot, characterizing it as “colonial” with outdated themes. The story of Lara Croft and Tomb Raider begins in 1994 and, as the name suggests, focuses on a female relic hunter who raids tombs […]
Former Raider Damon Arnette Tried to Hide Pill Filled with Meth in His Sock
Police now say former Raider Damon Arnett tried to hide a pill containing methamphetamine in his sock the night of his arrest. Arnett was pulled over at 1:48 a.m. on January 6 in Richardson, Texas, for going 60 mph in a 45 mph zone. Officers described Arnett as “unusually nervous and talkative” and suspected something […]
‘Tomb Raider’ remaster gets content warning
The popular video game series Tomb Raider received a warning for its “offensive depiction” and “racial” bias during its recent remastered release, but was not censored. Tomb Raider I-III Remastered, released on February 14, 2024, is historically large amount of sales. In fact, the 2013, 2015, and 2018 game versions were more successful than their […]
Former Raider Henry Ruggs Making $2.50 an Hour at Nevada Prison Camp
Former Las Vegas attacker Henry Ruggs, who was sentenced to three to 10 years in prison for driving under the influence that killed a young woman and her dog, is being paid $2.50 an hour at a prison camp in Nevada. Earning cents. Ruggs, 25, pleaded guilty to driving a sports car at 156 mph […]