Two years ago
@tamoorh
asked the video games industry to break its silence on Palestine.
Today, as Gaza is being reduced to dust and rubble, and as thousands of innocent Palestinians lay dead, he's making that plea once again.
I’m playing D&D for the first time ever and I really hope I like it because I went all out and painted minis/got custom dice from
@_Yaniir_
, made a dice tray, designed a logo for my character, had
@LaughingTrendy
laser it into my notebook, customized my dice bag...😳
Before TRII month is up, I wanted to share perhaps my fav Lara shoot ever. Learning to pose underwater/keep my eyes open was a huge challenge, but Brett was a great coach! Also my holsters fell apart after this because the leather loosened up & came off the hardware. Worth it. 😆
Not gonna lie, I played a few rounds of Fortnite today and then spent several hours this evening learning how to use the photo mode. I am so in love with this game. 😍
As a huge
@FortniteGame
fan I can’t believe this is finally happening! We had so much fun working with them to bring all these Lara tributes to life for
#TR25
! The character models, axes, emote - everything is as cool as I dreamed they would be! Now to play a few rounds!! 😍
Trying but failing to put on a brave face to support my team for the
#PRIDE
livestream they’ve been working so hard on in light of the
#RoeVWade
news. Please be understanding if we are struggling today.
Surprise! While Bastian and I have been together for nine years, we’re celebrating a new milestone this week - our one year wedding anniversary. We are a pretty non-traditional couple, and so it was only a few days between deciding to tie the knot and heading to the courthouse.
Lara’s first adventures are getting a glow-up.
☀️Real-time lighting effects
⛰️Toggle between graphics modes
🎮Classic and modern controls
🦖New models
More on Tomb Raider I-III Remastered, including a first look at new key art:
I’m still in shock about Grant, & processing what to say/share about such an amazing man. But for now, here is one of my favorite photos of him. I wasn’t even home at the time - but this photo has always put a grin on my face. Donut knew he was a great guy.
I can’t put into words how thankful I am to Crystal Dynamics for purchasing the rights to 100 Women in Gaming & releasing it for free. My goal with this project was always to educate & inspire. I hope the stories & advice of those interviewed will now reach anyone who needs them.
In celebration of
#WomensHistoryMonth
, Crystal Dynamics is proud to announce we have made
Women in Gaming: 100 Professionals of Play available for free download.
Learn More:
For those tweeting me, don’t you think calling something a failure when we are only 2/11 months into a celebration is premature? Genuine question, would you have preferred we held all news & dropped it in one go rather than spreading it out & celebrating throughout the year?
Raise your hand if you've been hoping for animated Lara to return since the Tomb Raider RE\VISIONED shorts dropped nearly 15 years ago! ✋

#TR25
is looking exciting already!
In the spirit of "you miss all the shots you don't take" - I've really loved doing video narration in the past & it's on my bucket list to do VO for a character at least once!
If anyone has a small VO role they think I'd be a good fit for, I'd love to audition!
After sharing the amazing piece of fanart I commissioned from
@Pitoxlon
, there were many questions about what a Tomb Raider / Wonder Woman room looks like. Decades of collecting and thrifting in one room. 😅
Don’t sleep on this game, it is one of the most cathartic things I’ve ever played! And so much love went into the manor and making it a fan’s dream to explore.
So I have a Tomb Raider/Wonder Woman room that is split down the middle - I commissioned the amazing
@Pitoxlon
to make a piece that ties the two halves together! My favorite ladies! 😍
If you are looking for a fairly comprehensive list of individuals and brands (particularly in gaming) that have stood up in support of
#BlackLivesMatter
, this is a great resource! Let’s subvert the ludicrous original intent of this list.
We've updated the list for the
#TraitorsOfAmerica
so you can stay abreast of those who are supporting the destruction of America through organizations supporting violence and vandalism.
Recognize who the traitors are; stay informed:
I normally wouldn’t respond to a question like this, but I’m not going to let asshole comments about my weight lurk in the back of my mind and distract me. I’m proud of last night, and excited for the week ahead. 🖤
Hi, I’m Meagan! This is
#WhatAGameDevLooksLike
when Lara Croft has inspired them to find adventure on their life since they were 12. Sitting at 15 years in the industry, across Game Informer, Riot Games, and Crystal Dynamics!
Thanks for your polite inquiry. I’ve gained weight because I spent the past few years working on three games, writing two books, and trying to figure out how to live with a chronic illness that causes intense daily fatigue and pain. 🤔
Tomb Raider instilled in me a love of travel & learning about other cultures at a young age. Food is such a huge part of cultural identity, & I have treasured memories of fans sharing favorite dishes w/pride during my travels. I ❤️that this will let others sample that at home.
Lara Croft has inspired fans to expand their horizons for 25 years. Tomb Raider: The Official Cookbook and Travel Guide from
@insighteditions
brings home a taste of vibrant cultures and culinary traditions!
#TR25
#SquareEnixPresents
Learn More:
Happy
#InternationalWomensDay
! The official theme this year is
#BreakTheBias
- the official
#IWD
website has some great resources and inspiration related to the theme and how we can work towards women's equality worldwide:
Marvel fans – thank you for being our North Star. Making the game you deserve has been a principle that guided us on this journey – through thick and thin, through highs and lows. This is only the beginning. We hope to entertain and inspire you for years to come.
Although we remain physically distanced around the world, our team celebrates our launch as one.
Part of that celebration is you – the fans. Thank you for going on this journey with us.
Our Mission is not complete; there is so much more to come.
#Reassemble
So excited for this to release! Sebastian & I put a ton of work/research into the travel guide & the history/tradition of each recipe. We learned so much while doing so, & deeply appreciate all the TR fans from around the world that consulted with us to ensure accuracy!
We're excited to reveal the cover for Tomb Raider: The Official Cookbook & Travel Guide by
@insighteditions
. The book will bring home a taste of Lara's travels through carefully-researched recipes, & arm you with info for your own adventure abroad.
#TR25
This just popped up on my timeline. Ten years ago I was writing the Tomb Raider reboot cover story for
@gameinformer
. This past decade has been a wild, amazing ride.
This was such a huge amount of work to put together, but letting fans tell the story of the original TR through their work was so fun. The community is very talented! ❤️
Before we move on to TRII celebrations, we want to celebrate you one more time! Check out the full gallery of fanart, cosplay, and screenshots on our website, which combined tell the story of Tomb Raider 1996!
#TR25
➡️
🖼
@J4mes_Cr
We're kicking off Tomb Raider IV month with this breathtaking piece by
@andyparkart
!
From comic illustrations of Lara in 1999 to his now show-stopping work at Marvel, we knew we were in for something special. Download & read about his inspiration here:
TR peeps - FYI I’m pushing back the box art to tomorrow because we are still finishing the fanart vid (so many submissions) and cosplay guide. Will be worth the wait!
In addition to showcasing our fans, we're using
#PRIDE
to celebrate our colleagues across the globe. Sr. Community Manager
@MeaganMarie
shares how the Tomb Raider fandom inspired her to be visible, & spotlights
@RegardLGBT
's work for the disabled LGBTQ+ community.
My team is working their butts off to create content that gives each game time to shine and engage with you in-between big beats, & I stand by that approach. I’ve loved digging up nostalgic content, celebrating fan projects, and dropping surprises as they are ready.
This is so gross, & almost exactly what happened to me in 2014 when I asked a founder of Riot the same question during a company AMA. The laughs, the non-answer…
Asking (which HR requested I do personally unlike the other anonymous ones) positioned me as an outsider instantly.
Oh god, I'd not seen this before. It's heartbreaking.
Here's a 2010 Blizzcon panel in which a fan was brave enough to ask a panel full of men, including J. Allen Brack (left) & Alex Afrasiabi (right) whether there's scope for some of WoW's female characters to be less sexualised
Whose idea was it to celebrate TR25 for the entire year?! Oh wait, that was me. I’m sorry
@Rinoaaa
. 😆
Mostly kidding - taking the time to celebrate each game has been a total blast. I’m just exhausted trying to keep up and am going to take all of January 2022 off. 😜
This is a devastating loss and any team would be lucky to have Neha. If you know of any open Sr. Community/Social positions please send them my/her way.
There isn't an easy way to say this so I'll just rip the bandaid off because while I'm still processing, life unfortunately does not pause...
After 3.5 years at
@CrystalDynamics
, I was laid off today. I'd appreciate any Sr. level Community & Social Media positions in gaming.
TR fans - any of you who haven’t submitted TRII fanart/cosplay/crafts so on yet please do so here! If you can link me/include your name as you would like to be credited that would be great. Bonus points if you list the level. I’m starting the gallery early next week!
New low from a follower today - responding to a post about how I processed grief from my brothers death and using it as a chance to bring up/criticize work. Just community manager things.
I tried my hand at Fortnite Creative last night & am trying to make an island w/ a bunch of sets & props that are thematic to TR! When I am finished I’ll give out the code so you all can visit & take photos of Lara! It was hard to get used to the editor, but I’m getting it!
Covid booster is totally kicking my ass (as the first two shots did) but feeling very lucky to have access to it. Taking it easy for the next day or so. Also, short hair is back!
Happy holidays to those who celebrate! 🎁
We lost Justin 18 years ago today. I still miss him dearly but can focus on the happy memories & fill my heart with warmth thinking of him.
Grief is a hard journey. Having lost Donut a few weeks ago I’m holding on to knowing that eventually the pain will soften. Love you boys.
As a longtime cosplayer & mega
@Fortnite
fan, I'm super proud of this
#FortniteConcept
- illustrated by the talented
@TholiaBentz
. Meet Eva (
#Cosplay
Cruncher) & Era (Cosplay Crusher)! Shares appreciated if you would like to see this in game!
Expand to see her full kit. 🧵1/18
For the record, I know many of you are loving the celebrations. Since people are @-ing me directly right now, I wanted to address them and ask the question since I’ve been curious for a while now. This isn’t a rant, I’m looking for genuine feedback.
I picked out a dress that morning, we had a 5 min ceremony, & celebrated with
@innoutburger
& mini golf. It was pretty perfect. With 2018 behind us we wanted to finally share! We're putting together a formal celebration for 2020. It’s been fun to be secretly married for a year.
Surprise! While Bastian and I have been together for nine years, we’re celebrating a new milestone this week - our one year wedding anniversary. We are a pretty non-traditional couple, and so it was only a few days between deciding to tie the knot and heading to the courthouse.
Good news! My first lumbar epidural steroid injection is done! Other than my low blood pressure keeping them from giving me general sedative/pain meds (instead opting for a local numming shot that was very unpleasant) things went well.
We've got one final TRII update to sneak in, our newest
#TR25
cosplay guides! Comfy or practical - we cover both!
Check out for community-sourced tutorials on TRII outfit elements!
Thank you
@RaidingTheGlobe
for the outfit turns!
Thread: In addition to thanking our fans, I also want to thank my global work family. Thank you to leadership for always putting our health first. Thank you to HR for having an open door to help the team with the mental, physical, & even financial strain from this pandemic.
Our community has so many talented people in it - I love collaborating with them. Chris’ work on RaiderCast is phenomenal, so it made sense to team up! ❤️
This hits in the feels. The first of many times I had to get police involved for threats, they essentially just told me to stop doing public things. Which is my job. But at least my employer was phenomenal and hired a body guard for the rest of the event.
Even as a queer person it’s hard to find a way to celebrate
#Pride
from an official account in a way that feels as genuine as the intent behind it. I’m so glad we went to our community & asked outright - “How do you want us to celebrate Pride?”
Thank you to everyone who participated in and supported our
#PRIDE
community spotlights. You can view all the stories shared & causes featured via our playlist on YouTube:
I don’t need to justify my status as a gamer to you or anyone else, but I wanted to highlight how a simple comment like this comes off as an attempt to discredit women in the industry. It is a fairly common behavior.
I clearly stated that between launching a game and writing a book, I didn’t have time to play many games this year so far. I also stated that now that the book is published, I’m spending all of my holiday break knocking out God of War, Spider-Man, Detroit, and more.
A request to be patient with people who have chronic/invisible illnesses. You may forget we are ill, but we can’t. I’m always in pain. Every meeting I run, hike w/friends, & smiling selfie. Even if we look put together, it can be a Herculean task to get out of bed & face the day.
I’m so excited to share community stories and support meaningful causes throughout June! I have about 5-6 spots left for edited videos/stories if anyone wants to participate. I can’t edit single submission, but we can share and support your cause. Reply here if interested!
To celebrate
#PRIDE
we are giving our LGBTQ+ community a platform to share their stories & raise awareness for important causes.
@rayXcroft
shares how Lara inspired him to write his own story & highlights the essential work
@MPJInstitute
does for the Black trans community.
Sending love & support to those speaking up about harassment in gaming. When discussing w/my partner today, I actually said “I feel lucky I’ve only experienced sexual harassment & not assault.” Then I thought about how absurd a statement that is. Our industry needs to do better.
I have my first neurology appointment in an hour and I’ve never been more excited to talk to a doctor. Took forever to get the referral. Hopefully answers come soon! 🙌
FYI for TR fans: With both
@Rinoaaa
and I being sick this month, the TRII schedule was thrown off slightly. We will start TRIII on Monday. Fanart gallery tomorrow, cosplay guides, livestream (and streamer kit) Friday!
What would Iconic Tomb Raider box art look like if reimagined by equally iconic artists? 🎨
We're kicking with our super-talented Franchise Art Director, Brenoch Adams. Read about his inspiration, and find downloads for the art on our official
#TR25
site:
@fantasybabay
One of the reasons I don’t usually tease things is because fans build up huge narratives/expectations in their heads & then get disappointed that it isn’t what they specifically hoped for.
Glad you all are excited though. It’s been a busy few months prepping behind the scenes!
It is a huge honor (and responsibility!) to be writing this book for
@primagames
! My hope is that the stories and advice from the women profiled will help inspire the next generation of industry professionals. 💪🏾
Introducing, Women in Gaming: 100 Pioneers of Play. This hardback book features interviews from 100 influential women in gaming and their efforts in shaping the industry. Available 11.6.18
#100WomenInGaming
While working on Lara's look for Tomb Raider: Legend, Crystal explored the concept of "Fluid Movement" to make agility key to traversal, combat, & puzzle solving. Here you can see the design philosophy from concept to completion through sketches, animation, & beta footage.
#TR25
Sorry this took SO long to get out! Scheduling, recording, editing, transcribing, and adding the subtitles for such a long video takes forever. We are looking into livestreaming interviews from now on so that we can fit more in without such a long wait!
The long-awaited Core Design interview is finally here! See what Gavin Rummery, Jamie Morton, and Richard Morton have to say about their days developing the original Tomb Raider games.
#TR25
While showing solidarity w/
#blackoutday
is a nice gesture, please don’t use the Black Lives Matter hashtag. It floods important feeds on protests & police activity.
Also, don’t stop there; the Black community needs more than our support on social.
Advocate. Educate. Donate.
In the middle of a week of PTO and trying hard to not feel bad for sleeping and playing games 90% of the time. Finished
#MilesMoralesPS5
with Bastian yesterday and moving on to TLOU2 finally. Hoping to feel properly rested when I come back next week. ❤️
We're kicking off Tomb Raider: Underworld celebrations with Laura H. Rubin in our box art reimagining series!
She brought together her realistic portrait style and play on dark & light elements for this piece, read more and download the art!
#TR25
We are kicking off the Chronicles celebration with our newest box art reimaging. This month,
@MeganLaraArt
closes out the classic PS1 era with a stunning piece in her signature art nouveau style.
#TR25
You can download the full suite of images here:
Crystal Dynamics is incredibly excited about the future of Unreal and how it will help us take our storytelling to the next level. That's why we're proud to announce that our next
#tombraider
game is being built on Unreal Engine 5!
So many white people being silent about these injustices because they “don’t know what to say.” Don’t let that fear stop you from being on the right side of history. Show your solidarity and support by amplifying Black voices. Your silence is noticed.
Happy Friday! We've got some new pixelated phone and wallpaper background options for you to celebrate
#TR25
. You can find all versions to download on our Flickr!😊
#WomensHistoryMonth
Video games often reflect the experiences & viewpoints of the teams that make them. Games are also unique in that they offer agency in play. So it’s doubly important to have teams that reflect the diversity of their fans – including gender representation.