Tomb Raider: Underworld boxart revealed
by David Hinkle 
{ Jun 20th 2008 at 11:45AM }
We're no boxart designers. But, we guess it's kind of understandable for Eidos to go and cut off half the head of your game's protagonist on its boxart, considering most don't remember her for the smart head she has on her shoulders (hey, she does solve a lot of puzzles). No, what they care most about are her pair of ... handguns. What did you think we were going to say?And what at first appeared to be dirt, turns out to be some swirling dark energy thing. We're not digging that, to tell you the truth. It gives us flashbacks to that one really bad game she did.
[Via Go Nintendo]
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
Nate @ Jun 20th 2008 12:22PM
This trend of the "faceless" woman isn't anything new in the publishing world. There's a slew of female-oriented fiction out there featuring a beautiful woman on the cover with her face / head conveniently sliced away at the top of the book jacket. There's quite a bit of commentary online about the merits / demerits of this trend.
As for the new Tomb Raider game, this certainly is one way to make gamers think about Angelina Jolie without paying her for a photo. It's all about subliminal advertising...
Jhongerkong @ Jun 20th 2008 12:34PM
smexay
worm @ Jun 20th 2008 12:35PM
worst boxart ever
Antonio @ Jun 20th 2008 1:09PM
Reminds me of the box art for Final Fantasy VII: Crisis Core. The intention is the emphasize that she's ready to fight. You can't even see much cleavage and her chest is mostly covered by the game logo.
Mr Khan @ Jun 20th 2008 1:21PM
Ahh for the objectifying of female protagonists
Next they just need to sexy up Samus, that'll be the last bastion of humanized female protagonists
sn1per @ Jun 20th 2008 1:32PM
Have you played Brawl?
Mr Khan @ Jun 20th 2008 3:06PM
Yeah, but i try to pretend that didn't happen
It's when (or if) they start doing that in actual Metroid games that i will lament the doom of Samus
Evil Bastard @ Jun 20th 2008 8:52PM
Did you finish MP3:Corruption with 100%? There are some sexy shots of Samus in her blue suit.
samfish @ Jun 20th 2008 2:16PM
I give it 72 hours before someone Photoshops her clothes off.
TWiNKiE @ Jun 22nd 2008 12:57AM
I'm pretty sure they already did. She isn't completely nude though, just in a bikini.
samfish @ Jun 20th 2008 2:30PM
Damn you, double post. Damn you!
David Hinkle @ Jun 20th 2008 2:48PM
I erased the dupe comment. :)
Dani @ Jun 20th 2008 3:47PM
who cares if you cant see her face. Infact, I think it makes it rather more exiting. I know I got/am exited (about the game)
Damitol @ Jun 20th 2008 4:19PM
I like the box. More importantly, I saw this posted on another site today straight from Eidos. This was from a general press release and not specifically for a Wii site:
EXCLUSIVE Wii FEATURES
• Built specifically for the Wii: Level design and environmental challenges are designed to take advantage of the unique capabilities of the Wii Remote and Nunchuk.
• Exclusive Multi-Tool: Excavate hidden secrets with this modernized and expanded tool kit that includes:
• Compressed Air Gun: A high-powered instrument used to clear away dirt or silt.
• Acetylene Torch: An advanced, multipurpose torch used to weld metal objects, set fire to objects, and melt ice.
• Chisel: Pry apart objects or chip away sediment in order to discover hidden secrets.
• Pliers: Extract elements from ancient devices.
• Exclusive Active Aim Combat System: The combat system has been enhanced for more fluid character control and more precise aiming with the Wii Remote and Nunchuk.
• Expanded Camera Control: Take more control of the camera using the Wii Remote. If the Wii Remote is not pointed at the screen, the camera will follow Lara automatically. If it is pointed at the screen, the game will enter a “free look” mode.
So - it looks like we are getting some special love based on the Wii control set. I don't doubt that everything will be a little prettier to look at on the XBOX/PS3/PC releases, but we will have "more fluid character control and more precise aiming".
Sweeeeet!
z3r0x @ Jun 20th 2008 4:54PM
That's what Ubisoft says, but then they give us some crappy spinoffs and party games, so we'll see.
David @ Jun 23rd 2008 4:06PM
Rubbish