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I’m a big fan of Tomb Raider and I have enjoyed playing all the releases.But the one I’m waiting eagerly is Underworld which will be as near as “real life”

According to Wikipedia:

Tomb Raider: Underworld, also known as Tomb Raider 8, is the eighth game in the Tomb Raider series and the third game in the series to be developed by Crystal Dynamics. It will resume the adventure from where Tomb Raider: Legend left off and address elements of the plot left unexplained in Legend and Tomb Raider: Anniversary, which are Crystal Dynamics’ previous games in the series.

It was announced in January 2008 that Tomb Raider: Underworld will be released in the fourth quarter of 2008, as opposed to the third quarter as was previously planned. In June 2008, it was announced that the game would be released in November 2008.

According to tombraiderchronicles.com, the first trailer for Tomb Raider: Underworld will be released on the 18th of July.

According to Tombnews:

For generations, stories have been told of the fearsome weapon of the Norse god Thor. Legend holds that he who wields the hammer has the power to smash mountains into valleys and the strength to destroy even the gods. For more than a thousand years it has existed only as a myth…until now.

In an ancient ruin on the floor of the Mediterranean Sea, Lara Croft uncovers proof of the Norse underworld and the mythical hammer. As she attempts to unravel the secrets behind these myths, Lara’s perilous journey leads her toward a forgotten power that, if unleashed, could lay waste to all civilization.

PC, Xbox360, PS3, PS2 and Wii FEATURES

• Master your surroundings: Reach new heights with the broadest range of acrobatic abilities and utilize objects within the environment to uncover new paths to explore.
• Explore epic and unknown worlds: Discover ancient mysteries of the underworld hidden within the coast of Thailand, frozen islands of the Arctic Sea, the jungles of Mexico, and more.
• Treacherous and unpredictable challenges: Each level is an elaborate multi-stage puzzle masked within an interactive environmental playground offering more flexibility over how the area is solved.
• New range of combat options: Choose to pacify or kill, target multiple enemies at once with the new dual-target system, and shoot with one hand while suspended with the other.
• New state-of-the-art gear: Utilize the latest technology in Lara’s upgraded inventory to navigate the world including:
  - Active Sonar map: A revolutionary new tool that emits an active sonar ping to create a 3D image of Lara’s surroundings, perfect for uncovering hidden items and locations.
  - Multi-purpose grapple: A claw-like device with a high-tension cable designed for climbing, rappelling, performing wall runs and manipulating objects within the environment.
  - All-terrain hybrid motorbike: A unique vehicle design built to drive on everything from mud to snow and ice.

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According to Actiontrip:

Tomb Raider Underworld, the much talked about new installment in the popular Tomb Raider series, is finally coming together. Eidos Interactive and Crystal Dynamics did a pretty decent job of enlivening the franchise after Core Design’s disastrous TR: The Angel of Darkness. After breathing life back into Lara’s character with Tomb Raider: Legend, Crystal Dynamics delivered a fine recap of the whole TR series and offered a few cool new elements in Tomb Raider: Anniversary. It was only a matter of time before Eidos would green light a brand new escapade of the world’s sexiest archeologist.

Mmm… steamy, shiny Lara!

One wrong step and she becomes cat food.

In her latest adventures, Lara embarks upon the secrets of the ancient Mayan civilization, eventually making her way into the underworld, known as Xibalba. Still in its early stages, TR Underworld is barely just beginning to take shape, hence neither Eidos nor Crystal have revealed details on the game’s narrative. The story in Legend was well-written and it kept players going throughout the entire game. It was pointed out that the writers will continue to build upon this type of story-telling. If you recall, Legend featured a much darker outline of Lara’s character, when compared to earlier games, so I guess they mean to continue down that particular road.

Another priority is to focus on better overall gameplay mechanics. Lara’s vast range of familiar moves and attacks sees a welcomed return. So, that means all the somersaulting, shimmying, jumping, swinging, dual-wielding and similar traits are back once again. More than that, you can expect a number of added tweaks to the combat system that will help Lara get the better of her many foes. She’ll be able to use her dual-pistols to take out two separate targets at once and alternatively fire both weapons at a single target. The grappling hook is also back to ease your movement through the surroundings. To spruce things up, combat is going to feature a full set of acrobatic moves, on top of kicks, punches and other cool improvements to allow for more complex close combat. Objects in the environment, such as poles, may be picked up and used as handy melee weapons.

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