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Sophie Turner injury during Tomb Raider filming halts production
Production on Amazon's Tomb Raider television series has been halted due to an injury sustained by lead actor Sophie Turner. Reports conflict on the severity and expected recovery time, with some suggesting a minor injury and others fearing a lengthy hiatus or even the need to replace Turner. The show, created by Phoebe Waller-Bridge, began filming in January.
Tomb Raider Series Pauses Production After Sophie Turner Suffers "Minor Injury"
Production on Amazon MGM Studios' upcoming Tomb Raider series has been temporarily paused due to a minor injury sustained by star Sophie Turner. The studio expects production to resume within approximately two weeks. Separately, developer Aspyr addressed allegations regarding AI asset usage in a recent update for Tomb Raider I-III Remastered.
Tomb Raider Star Sophie Turner Suffers Injury, TV Show Production Suspended
Production on the Tomb Raider TV series for Prime Video has been temporarily suspended after lead actress Sophie Turner, portraying Lara Croft, sustained a minor injury. Amazon MGM Studios confirmed the brief pause to allow for Turner's recovery, with production expected to resume as soon as possible. The series, created by Phoebe Waller-Bridge, does not yet have a release date.
"Suck my toes, my darling" - Inkle's book of essays by game writers reveals the secrets behind the worlds we play in
Inkle has published "The Game Narrative Kaleidoscope," a collection of over 100 essays by game writers and narrative designers covering various aspects of the craft. The book features contributions from notable figures like Jordan Mechner and Rhianna Pratchett, offering insights into creating compelling game worlds and narratives. It is structured to be read non-linearly, with essays exploring themes such as player choice, narrative tension, and the challenges faced by creators in the industry.
Evening Postmortems/Retrospectives
This article discusses the experience of playing Wolfenstein 3D with one hand in 2026, drawing a parallel to playing Tomb Raider with one hand in 1996. It explores themes of retro gaming and accessibility in a modern context.
The 3DFX Voodoo add-in card that revolutionised 3D PC gaming is getting an FPGA remake, and with the way things are going, I'd choose it over a next-gen Nvidia GPU
A new FPGA core called SpinalVoodoo is being developed to recreate the experience of the legendary 3DFX Voodoo graphics card, which revolutionized 3D PC gaming in the 1990s. Designed for the Terasic De-10 board, this project aims to bring classic PC games and even some arcade titles to modern hardware with authentic '90s graphics. The developer, Francisco Ayala Le Brun, is focusing on the Voodoo 1 model, offering a potential alternative to modern GPUs and a unique retro gaming experience.
Actresses in Their 30s Redefining Hollywood’s Leading Roles
Actresses in their 30s are increasingly taking on leading roles and shaping Hollywood careers, demonstrating that this decade can be a peak period for stardom. The article highlights fifteen such actresses, including Emma Stone, Margot Robbie, and Jennifer Lawrence, who are making significant impacts across various genres from blockbusters to indie films.
Blaze is teasing a new Evercade Nexus console, and the retro gaming glutton in me is hoping it'll be a PS2 era…
Blaze has teased a new retro gaming console called the Evercade Nexus, with speculation suggesting it could emulate PlayStation 2 era games. While official details are scarce, the company is accepting mailing list sign-ups for more information. The article discusses potential pricing and its place in the competitive retro hardware market.
Actors Performing Extreme Stunts Without Doubles
This article highlights actors who perform their own extreme stunts, showcasing their dedication and the risks involved. It features notable performances from Tom Holland, Daniel Craig, Jason Statham, Angelina Jolie, Charlize Theron, Harrison Ford, Keanu Reeves, Jackie Chan, and Tom Cruise, detailing their most daring feats and the physical toll they often endure.
Embracer studio Crystal Dynamics continues steady stream of layoffs
Crystal Dynamics, the studio behind Tomb Raider, has implemented further layoffs impacting development and operations staff. This follows previous workforce reductions at the Embracer Group-owned company.
Ignition är inte seriöst – men seriöst kul
Ignition, a 1997 racing game, is remembered not as a serious simulation but as a fun and chaotic experience with creative 3D platforming-inspired tracks. Despite its short lifespan and unique CD-based music feature, the game's blend of racing and absurd obstacles left a lasting impression on the author.
Crystal Dynamics announces layoffs, says its committed to upcoming Tomb Raider games
Crystal Dynamics has announced layoffs affecting 20 employees. The studio reaffirmed its commitment to developing upcoming Tomb Raider games despite the workforce reduction.
Tomb Raider is fine, Crystal Dynamics says, as it lays off employees for the fourth time in the past 12 months
Crystal Dynamics has laid off 20 employees, marking the fourth round of layoffs in the past year. Despite these workforce reductions, the studio remains committed to developing two new Tomb Raider games, Tomb Raider: Catalyst and a reimagining of the original game, with publishing support from Amazon Game Studios.
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Tomb Raider developer Crystal Dynamics has undergone its fourth round of layoffs in a year, though development on a remake and the game Catalyst continues. Separately, Crimson Desert publisher Pearl Abyss saw its stock price fall by nearly 30%.
Crystal Dynamics 'Fully Committed' to Tomb Raider Franchise Despite Fourth Redundancy Round in 12 Months - IGN
Crystal Dynamics has undergone its fourth round of layoffs in 12 months, reducing its workforce by 20 employees. The studio stated it remains fully committed to the future development of the Tomb Raider franchise, including the upcoming Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis and Tomb Raider: Catalyst. This news comes despite the studio's acquisition by Embracer in 2022 and ongoing development of multiple Tomb Raider titles.
Crystal Dynamics is still "fully committed" to Tomb Raider Catalyst despite going through its fourth round of…
Crystal Dynamics has reaffirmed its commitment to Tomb Raider Catalyst, despite undergoing its fourth round of layoffs. The studio continues to work on the project, which is part of the broader Tomb Raider franchise.
Tomb Raider studio hit with fourth round of layoffs in 12 months, but remake and Catalyst development continues
Crystal Dynamics has announced its fourth round of layoffs in 12 months, impacting 20 employees. The studio assured that development continues on the upcoming Tomb Raider: Catalyst and the remake Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis. Tomb Raider: Catalyst is slated for release next year on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and Steam.
Embracer studio Crystal Dynamics continues steady stream of layoffs
Embracer Group-owned studio Crystal Dynamics has laid off 20 employees, impacting development and central operations staff. This follows previous rounds of job cuts in November 2025 and earlier in 2025 and 2023. The studio reiterated its commitment to upcoming titles Tomb Raider Catalyst and Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis.
Crystal Dynamics reduces workforce by 20 roles
Crystal Dynamics has laid off 20 employees across its development and central operations departments as part of a restructuring to align with long-term goals. The studio reaffirmed its commitment to upcoming Tomb Raider titles, including a remake of Legacy of Atlantis and a new entry, Tomb Raider: Catalyst.
Tomb Raider Dev Announces Fourth Round Of Layoffs In Past Year
Crystal Dynamics, the developer behind the Tomb Raider franchise, has announced its fourth round of layoffs in the past year, impacting 20 employees. The Embracer Group-owned studio stated the cuts were necessary for its long-term goals and that affected employees will receive severance and job-placement assistance. The studio remains committed to its upcoming projects, Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis and Tomb Raider: Catalyst, which will be published by Amazon Games.
