Tomb raider

Is Lara Croft really an archaeologist?

She deciphers inscriptions, explores ruins and searches for ancient objects. But Lara Croft’s methods bear little resemblance to those of an archaeological dig. Tomb Raider has a relationship with archaeology marked by curiosity, shortcuts and contradictions.

Tomb Raider: Why its tombs leave as deep an impression on us as Lara Croft

A cistern, a dizzyingly high chamber, a temple swept by the wind: Tomb Raider’s locations do far more than provide a backdrop for the action. Their architecture shapes our movements, hesitations and discoveries.

Tomb Raider: Why replay an adventure when you already know all its secrets?

The remastered versions of Tomb Raider let players revisit Lara Croft’s earliest adventures. But what are we looking for when we already know the traps and puzzles? Between nostalgia, mastery and rediscovery, returning to the games can still bring surprises.

The Angel of Darkness: why the maligned Tomb Raider deserves a second look

Released in 2003, Tomb Raider: The Angel of Darkness remains associated with its bugs and awkward controls. Yet the creators’ testimonies show an ambitious project caught in a technical and artistic transition that it never managed to master.

Tomb Raider: why does Lara Croft always have to restart her story?

Survivor of an accident, an adventurer tracing her mother, or a shipwrecked young woman: Lara Croft has multiple origin stories. These rewritings tell of the difficulty in evolving a famous heroine without losing what makes her recognizable.

Tomb Raider: Have we lost the joy of getting lost in video games?

Seeking an exit, circling back to a closed door, finally unlocking the mechanism: the early Tomb Raider games made hesitation a core part of the adventure. Their rediscovery invites us to rethink the role of clues and aids in video games.

Tomb Raider turns 30: Lara Croft, the many lives of a video game icon

Tomb Raider marks its 30th anniversary on October 24, 2026. From the early Saturn-era adventures to the screen adaptations, Lara Croft has spanned generations, racking up both successes and setbacks. A retrospective on a saga that reshaped the place of heroines in video games.

Tomb Raider: how Lara Croft became a sex symbol, and later adopted a new look

Exaggerated silhouette, swaggering confidence, a wounded body or an adventurer’s get-up: Lara Croft’s look has tracked the evolution of Tomb Raider. It also reveals the sometimes conflicting expectations that video games place on their heroines. A look back at one of the most iconic figures in video games!

When Lara Croft explored Paris: the unsettling backdrop of The Angel of Darkness

A Louvre under surveillance, a menacing nightclub, and secrets buried beneath the streets: in 2003, Tomb Raider took Lara Croft through a Paris that was far from welcoming. An escapade that turned the capital into a landscape of pursuit and investigation.

Tomb Raider: why the 1996 T-Rex still lingers in our memory

It bursts onto the scene in a valley and brutally rewrites the rules of the adventure. The Tyrannosaurus from the original Tomb Raider remains one of Lara Croft’s most famous encounters. A scene whose impact comes as much from its setup as from the sheer size of the monster.

Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis — Lara Croft's adventures will also be released on Nintendo Switch 2.

Lara Croft expands her adventures to Nintendo Switch 2! Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis, the game from Crystal Dynamics and Flying Wild Hog, is coming to PC, PS5, Xbox Series, and Nintendo’s latest console on February 12, 2027. The announcement came during a Nintendo Direct on September 9, 2026. Published by Amazon Game Studios, the title revisits the original Tomb Raider with modernized gameplay and a redesigned narrative.

Tomb Raider Catalyst: Lara Croft's adventures delayed to 2028

Bad news for gamers eagerly awaiting Tomb Raider: Catalyst! The new Lara Croft title developed by Amazon Game Studios and unveiled at the 2025 Game Awards won’t launch in 2027 after all. Set your sights on 2028 to discover the direct sequel to Tomb Raider Underworld!

Tomb Raider: Sophie Turner stars as Lara Croft in the Prime Video series

Amazon begins filming the Tomb Raider series for Prime Video and unveils the first image of Sophie Turner as Lara Croft. Details, cast, and background.

Game Awards: This legendary franchise is set to make waves once again, and it's official

What a surprise for gamers! After several players spotted the news on Fortnite, on the map of The Game Awards UEFN, Geoff Keighley— the powerhouse behind the awards— confirmed that the Tomb Raider franchise will be making headlines during the upcoming ceremony, set to take place from December 11 to 12, 2025. Are we looking at new details about the Amazon Games project? An announcement of a new game? Here are some clues!

Tomb Raider - the legend of Lara Croft: our opinion of the Netflix series inspired by the video game

Tomb Raider: The Legend of Lara Croft, has been waiting for you on Netflix since October 10, 2024. A first season we were able to see... We tell you all about it!

Tomb Raider: The Lara Croft Collection in limited physical edition on Nintendo Switch

Attention Nintendo Switch-owning Tomb Raider fans! The Lara Croft Collection awaits you in physical edition on Big N's console on November 30, 2024. A game released digitally in 2023, and one that should delight fans of collector's editions and exclusive content, with a whole host of niceties for those who get the sesame. Pre-orders open from May 10 to June 9, 2024.

Tomb Raider I-III Remastered: Lara Croft's grand return available on PC and consoles

Get ready for a nostalgic return! Tomb Raider I-III Remastered is available on PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series and Nintendo Switch from February 14, 2024, offering fans and new players alike the unique opportunity to (re)discover the mythical adventures of Lara Croft. With never-before-seen console expansions and sublimated graphics, this iconic PlayStation saga is set to conquer new heights!

PS5 : Uncharted, Tomb Raider... but what is this game teased in a commercial by Playstation?

As part of a promotional campaign indicating an increase in PS5 stock worldwide, PlayStation has unveiled several images of past or upcoming games, and one shot has crystallized all the attention, showing what seems to be a new Uncharted game according to media and Internet users... So, a new Uncharted or another adventure game like Tomb Raider? Let's find out!