tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2034866589125859012024-03-18T18:52:24.346-04:00Stella's Tomb Raider Blog<b>News and discussion about the Tomb Raider video game series.</b>Stellalunehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03782486742546192464noreply@blogger.comBlogger482125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-203486658912585901.post-31224537993961167432024-02-10T21:36:00.003-05:002024-02-10T21:39:47.003-05:00Updating the Classic Game Guides for Tomb Raider I-III RemasteredValentine's Day and the launch of <i>Tomb Raider I-III Remastered</i> is now just a few days away. Can I get a whoo-hoo!? I will be updating the <a href="https://tombraiders.net/stella/walkthroughs.html" target="_blank">classic guides for all three games and their expansions</a>, but this will take time. A few generous players have offered to help with video walkthroughs and PC save files (thanks, Eldincy and Draxx Yaruga!), but the nuts-and-bolts updates—including replaying all 69 levels (probably more than once), retaking 7,000+ screenshots, reformatting and proofreading 803 pages (main guides and detail pages), not to mention adding achievement/trophy lists and notes—will not happen in a few days. So, I thank you all for your patience.<br /><br />
The remastered games are, at their core, essentially the same as the classics. So <a href="https://tombraiders.net/stella/walkthroughs.html" target="_blank">my original walkthroughs</a> will definitely help. I've also recently added fantastically detailed level maps by <a href="https://twitter.com/vgcartography" target="_blank">VGCartography</a>. These are linked from the top of each of each walkthrough page. Here's an example, from the <a href="https://tombraiders.net/stella/walks/TR1walk/01caves.html" target="_blank">TR1 Caves level</a>. (Click the image to enlarge) These are great for when you just want to get the lay of the land and don't need a detailed guide.<br /><br />
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If you get stuck or have questions, you're more than welcome to <a href="https://tombraiders.net/stella/contact.html" target="_blank">contact me</a>, but if you need a quick response, I'd recommend posting on <a href="https://twitter.com/stellalune" target="_blank">Twitter</a> and tagging me or asking on the <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/TombRaider/" target="_blank">r/TombRaider Subreddit</a>. There are lots of helpful players ready to assist.<br /><br />
Many thanks to the people at Aspyr Media for reviving these fantastic games for a new generation. Here's to a smooth launch! Fellow players, don't forget to share your Photo Mode shots on socials, and <a href="https://linktr.ee/stellatombraider" target="_blank">tag me if you like</a>. I can't wait to see them!<br /><br />
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<p style="text-align:center; font-weight:bold"><i>Tomb Raider I-III Remastered</i> launches February 14 on <a href="https://store.playstation.com/en-us/product/UP1032-PPSA16901_00-TOMBRAIDER123224" target="_blank">PlayStation 4/5</a>, <a href="https://www.xbox.com/en-US/games/store/tomb-raider-i-iii-remastered-starring-lara-croft/9N25D4T3L8JX" target="_blank">Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S</a>, <a href="https://www.nintendo.com/us/store/products/tomb-raider-i-iii-remastered-starring-lara-croft-switch/" target="_blank">Nintendo Switch</a>, and PC via <a href="https://store.steampowered.com/app/2478970/Tomb_Raider_IIII_Remastered_Starring_Lara_Croft/" target="_blank">Steam</a>, <a href="https://www.gog.com/en/game/tomb_raider_i_to_iii_remastered" target="_blank">GOG</a>, and the <a href="https://store.epicgames.com/en-US/p/tomb-raider-iiii-remastered-538640" target="_blank">Epic Games Store</a>. Pre-order now for a 10% discount.</p>
Stellalunehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03782486742546192464noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-203486658912585901.post-56877973456983342702023-12-03T18:56:00.001-05:002023-12-27T10:46:43.915-05:00Tomb Raider Community Extra Life 2023 Raffle WinnersCongratulations to the 27 winners of the <a href="https://tombraiders.net/extra-life/raffle.html" target="_blank">Tomb Raider Community Team's Extra Life raffle</a>! Everyone has been contacted by email. We hope to hear from you all soon so we can send you your prizes.<br /><br />
<strong>GRAND PRIZE: Lara Croft and the Temple of Osiris Exclusive Edition statue by Gaming Heads</strong> - Evan M. (USA)<br /><br />
<strong>Rise of the Tomb Raider: The Official Art Book (Limited Edition)</strong> - Sawyer M. (USA)<br />
<strong>TR25 Reimagined Box Art Poster Bundles</strong> - Dr. John Oakland (UK), JT (USA), and Nadia B. (UK). Alternate winners (chosen after two first-round winners didn't respond): zCroft and Rykaine (both USA).<br />
<strong>Official Tomb Raider Cookbook</strong> - Alessandra (Denmark), Amanda (USA), fridax (Germany), GateByte (Canada)<br />
<strong>Pixel Pals Survivor Lara Croft</strong> - DemonikTeddyBear (USA), Joel R. (USA), Maddy (USA)<br />
<strong>Taryn Platt Lara Portrait Print</strong> - Hexzell (Canada)<br />
<strong>Lara Croft Playmates Action Figure</strong> - OperaLC (USA)<br />
<strong>"It's A New Adventure" Inna Vjuzhanina Art Print</strong> - Prash (Australia), Terenete (Croatia)<br />
<strong>Hunger Club "Valley Assault" Poster</strong> - Keziah R. (South Africa)<br />
<strong>Tomb Raider Legends: The Board Game</strong> - Melissa (USA)<br />
<strong>Tomb Raider Collectible Card Game Two-Player Quest Deck Set</strong> - James C. (Canada)<br />
<strong>Tomb Raider: The Dark Angel Symphony 4-CD set signed by composer Peter Connelly</strong> - Nico N. (UK)<br />
<strong>Tomb Raider Suite Double CD set signed by composer Nathan McCree</strong> - André L. (Portugal)<br />
<strong>Totaku Shadow of the Tomb Raider Figurine</strong> - Anthony J. (USA)<br />
<strong>Tomb Raider I - II - III Remastered for Steam/GOG</strong> - Michelle N. (USA), Mr Mad Mothy (UK), Se-mi92 (Germany)<br />
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The team is grateful to everyone who entered the raffle, donated to our fundraiser, watched our livestreams, and helped to spread the word. <b>As of today we have raised $11,370 for Children's Miracle Network Hospitals!</b> If you haven't donated yet but would like to, Extra Life accepts contributions through the end of the year. Visit the <a href="https://www.extra-life.org/team/tombraider" target="_blank">team's Extra Life page</a> for details. Your contributions go directly to local children's hospitals to fund critical life-saving treatments and healthcare services, along with innovative research, vital pediatric medical equipment, and child life services.<br /><br />
<div style="width:494px; margin-left:-4px"><a href="https://tombraiders.net/extra-life/raffle.html" target="_blank"><img src="https://tombraiders.net/extra-life/images/raffle-prize-montage-sm.png" alt="Photo montage of all Extra Life raffle prizes. Please follow the link for detailed descriptions" ></a></div>
<p><strong>We would also like to give special thanks to the following prize donors who helped make this raffle and our marathon weekend a success. 💙</strong></p>
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<li>Nicolas Fructuoso donated the Rise of the Tomb Raider art book, as well as the signed Dark Angel Symphony and Tomb Raider Suite CDS, and supports the team's efforts throughout the year.</li>
<li>Our teammate <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/OneStopFandomShopUS" target="_blank">Taryn Platt</a> gave her time and her beautiful Lara Croft portrait print.</li>
<li>Our teammate <a href="https://www.twitch.tv/lilly_jericho" target="_blank">Lilly Jericho</a> has been streaming for the cause throughout Extra Life season and donated the classic collectible Playmates figure.</li>
<li><a href="https://tombraider.com/" target="_blank">Crystal Dynamics</a> opened their vaults to share the TR25 Poster Bundles, Cookbooks, and Pixel Pals.<br /></li>
<li>All of the gamers who have donated through <a href="http://ko-fi.com/stellalune" target="_blank">my Ko-fi page</a> this year. Your contributions helped us buy and ship the other great prizes!<br /></li>
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Stellalunehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03782486742546192464noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-203486658912585901.post-71929501467911439972023-11-02T09:56:00.004-04:002023-11-03T11:28:31.184-04:00Extra Life 2023: Play Games, Heal Kids, Win Fabulous Prizes!We're at it again! <a href="https://extra-life.org/team/tombraider" target="_blank">The Tomb Raider Community</a> team, led by yours truly, will be streaming another weekend-long charity marathon to benefit Children's Miracle Network Hospitals. Join us on Twitch Saturday, November 4, starting at 6 am Eastern (10 am GMT) for two full days of gaming. Last year, we raised over $10,000. We're hoping to exceed that in 2023. You can help make it happen!<br /><br />
Follow this link for our <a href="https://horaro.org/extralife2023/schedule" target="_blank">EXTRA LIFE MARATHON SCHEDULE</a> for your local time zone.<br />
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This year, we have 30 team members, raising money for dozens of local children's hospitals. Some are offering <b>special incentives for donors</b>. I encourage you to check out their fundraising pages for details.<br />
<ul><li><a href="https://www.extra-life.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=donorDrive.participant&participantID=508953" target="_blank"><b>ArkRaiderMs</b></a> (Golisano Children's Hospital, Syracuse) - Anyone who donates through Ark's fundraising page Saturday or Sunday has a chance at winning a brand new Tomb Raider Legends board game.<br /></li>
<li><a href="https://www.extra-life.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=donorDrive.participant&participantID=509892" target="_blank"><b>IzzyNoodles</b></a> (Extra Life general fund) - Izzy has a variety of on-stream incentives linked to her Extra Life fundraising page, from novelty glasses and hot-sauce shots to choosing a game for a future stream.<br /></li>
<li><a href="https://www.extra-life.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=donorDrive.participant&participantID=509399" target="_blank"><b>Seibermaki</b></a> (UC Davis Children's Hospital) - The Sacramento Extra Life Guild is giving away an amazing <b>LEGO Rivendell set</b>. Each $5 donation unlocks one chance to win. (Ends midnight PDT November 5.)<br /></li>
<li><a href="https://www.extra-life.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=donorDrive.participant&participantID=508977" target="_blank"><b>Stardust Legacy</b></a> (Children's Hospital Los Angeles) - Jessie is offering various '<b>Art for Your Heart</b>' incentives again this year. $25 unlocks a full-color drawing of your chosen character/OC, $50 a fully rendered scene of one to two characters with background. Or, you can choose a Plush Adoption Kit from World Wildlife Fund for a $75 donation.<br /></li>
<li><a href="https://www.extra-life.org/participant/stellalune" target="_blank"><b>Stellalune</b></a> (San Jorge Children and Women's Hospital in San Juan, Puerto Rico) - Donate $5+ by December 1 for a chance to win a <b>Wētā Workshop Mini Epics: Lara vs Raptor</b> statuette.<br /></li>
<li><a href="https://www.extra-life.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=donorDrive.participant&participantID=522608" target="_blank"><b>Taryn Platt</b></a> (Children's Hospital Colorado) - Taryn is offering a <b>variety of art incentives</b>, including Tomb Raider and Tombstone stickers, as well as original artwork of favorite characters, people, and pets. One of her prints is also a prize in the team raffle (below).<br /></li>
<li><a href="https://www.extra-life.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=donorDrive.participant&participantID=509906" target="_blank"><b>Unchart3dRaider</b></a> (Riley Children's Health, Indianapolis) - Donate $100 for a <b>one-on-one Discord chat with Earl Baylon</b> (Jonah Maiava in the Tomb Raider games and upcoming anime), <b>Raidercast's Chris Carpineti</b>, or Tomb Raider streamer/YouTuber <b>Steve of Warr</b>. Sessions are limited, so first come, first served.</li></ul>
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Other team members may announce giveaways and other incentives on stream, so be sure to <a href="https://horaro.org/extralife2023/schedule" target="_blank">tune in throughout the weekend</a>.<br /><br />
The <a href="https://tombraiders.net/extra-life/raffle.html" target="_blank">TOMB RAIDER COMMUNITY EXTRA LIFE RAFFLE</a> runs through November 30. We're giving away 26 fantastic prizes, including a <b>Lara Croft and the Temple of Osiris Exclusive Edition statue by Gaming Heads</b>. No donation is necessary to enter, but Extra Life donors unlock bonus raffle entries.<br /><br />
<div style="width:494px; margin-left:-4px"><a href="https://tombraiders.net/extra-life/raffle.html" target="_blank"><img src="https://tombraiders.net/extra-life/images/raffle-prize-montage-sm.png" alt="Photo montage of all Extra Life raffle prizes. Please follow the link for detailed descriptions and entry form." ></a></div>
If you've already donated and would like to claim extra raffle entries, <a href="https://tombraiders.net/stella/contact.html" target="_blank">contact me</a> and I'll make sure that happens.<br /><br />
We understand not everyone can donate. We'd be thrilled if you could help spread the word, stop by the streams, and cheer us on. Your support means everything!<br /><br />
<i>The team would like to thank the Tomb Raider developers, Crystal Dynamics, and long-time friend Nicolas Fructuoso for supporting our efforts and donating prizes for the raffle. Special thanks to Earl, Chris, and Steve for generously donating their time, and to our teammates Taryn Platt and Lilly Jericho, who also donated prizes this year.</i>Stellalunehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03782486742546192464noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-203486658912585901.post-43140733975102502932023-09-16T11:30:00.007-04:002024-02-08T09:31:10.258-05:00Classic Tomb Raider Remasters Launching February 2024It's been a few decades, but at last, the first three Tomb Raider games are being remastered for modern computers and consoles. Developer Crystal Dynamics is partnering with Aspyr, the company behind previous Macintosh Tomb Raider ports, to release <b><i>Tomb Raider I-III Remastered Starring Lara Croft</i></b> for PlayStation 4 and 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, and PC via Steam, GOG, and Epic Games.<br /><br />
The official announcement, made during the Nintendo Direct livestream on September 14, featured this trailer highlighting a few iconic levels from each game.<br /><br />
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According to the developers, players will be able to toggle between enhanced and original graphics on the fly, as well as switch between classic and modern control schemes. Naturally, the updated games will include unlockable achievements and trophies.<br /><br />
The bundle, priced at $29.99 U.S., will include the mainline games, as well as all of the official expansions: "Unfinished Business" and "Shadow of the Cat" for TR1, "The Golden Mask" for TR2, and the All Hallows secret level and "The Lost Artifact" expansion for TR3.<b>*</b> This will be the first time console players will have the opportunity to play most of these bonus levels. <br /><br />
<b><i>Tomb Raider I-III Remastered</i></b> will release on Lara Croft's birthday, February 14, 2024. Preorders are open now.<br />
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<li><a href="https://store.steampowered.com/app/2478970/Tomb_Raider_IIII_Remastered/" target="_blank">Preorder on Steam</a><br /></li>
<li><a href="https://store.playstation.com/en-us/concept/10008568" target="_blank">PlayStation (U.S.)</a><br /></li>
<li><a href="https://www.xbox.com/en-US/games/store/tomb_raider_I_III_starring_lara_croft/9N25D4T3L8JX" target="_blank">Xbox (U.S.)</a><br /></li>
<li><a href="https://www.nintendo.com/store/products/tomb-raider-i-iii-remastered-starring-lara-croft-switch/" target="_blank">Nintendo Switch</a><br /><br /></li>
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On a more personal note, as many of you know, I've been on hiatus for the past few years. This announcement has inspired me to get cracking on the major site overhaul I've been planning for a while. I'll be diving into that project soon, and I look forward to seeing you all again in February.<br /><br />
<b>*</b>Follow this link for a <a href="https://tombraiders.net/stella/timeline.html#chronology" target="_blank">timeline</a> of the various Tomb Raider game release dates.</i></div>
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Stellalunehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03782486742546192464noreply@blogger.com35tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-203486658912585901.post-61357867900360731232022-12-04T12:05:00.000-05:002022-12-04T12:05:54.399-05:00Extra Life 2022 Raffle WinnersCongratulations to the 11 winners of the <a href="https://tombraiders.net/extra-life/raffle.html" target="_blank">Tomb Raider Community Team's Extra Life raffle</a>! Everyone has been contacted by email. We hope to hear from you all soon so we can send you your prizes.<br /><br />
<strong>Shadow of the Tomb Raider Ultimate Edition (Europe)</strong> - Jack (TheHellmouth_), UK<br />
<strong>Shadow of the Tomb Raider Ultimate Edition (North America)</strong> - Paul M., USA<br />
<strong>Taryn Platt's Lara Croft Portrait</strong> - Pikkufighter, Finland<br />
<strong>Hunger Club Dragon's Lair Poster</strong> - Claire, UK<br />
<strong>Pix'n Love Tomb Raider signed by Inna Vjuzhanina</strong> - Kallia Croft, UK<br />
<strong>Tomb Raider Dark Angel Symphony signed by Peter Connelly</strong> - Didi, Bulgaria<br />
<strong>Tomb Raider Suite signed by Nathan McCree</strong> - NevByte, UK<br />
<strong>Tomb Raider Legends Board Game</strong> - Amanda H., USA<br />
<strong>Tomb Raider Collectible Card Game Bundle</strong> - LuckyThirteenth, USA<br />
<strong>Lara Croft Totaku Figurine</strong> - Matt T., USA<br />
<strong>Lara Croft Funko POP!</strong> - ChrisOrMiss, USA<br /><br />
We're grateful to everyone who entered, donated to our Extra Life campaign, watched our livestreams, and helped to spread the word! <b>As of today we have raised $10,578 for Children's Miracle Network Hospitals.</b> If you haven't donated yet but would like to, Extra Life accepts contributions through the end of the year. Visit the <a href="https://www.extra-life.org/team/tombraider" target="_blank">team's Extra Life page</a> for details.<br /><br />
<div style="width:100%; margin-left:-5px"><a href="https://tombraiders.net/extra-life/images/2022-prizes/2022-raffle-prize-collage.png" target="_blank"><img src="https://tombraiders.net/extra-life/images/2022-prizes/2022-raffle-prize-collage-sm.png" alt="Photo montage showing the 11 prizes listed above."></a></div>
<p><strong>We would also like to give special thanks to the following prize donors for helping to make this raffle and our marathon weekend such a success. 💙</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Nicolas Croft for donating the European SOTTR package, as well as the signed Dark Angel Symphony and Tomb Raider Suite CDS, and for supporting the team's efforts throughout the year.</li>
<li>Our teammate <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/OneStopFandomShopUS" target="_blank">Taryn Platt</a> for donating her time and her beautiful Lara Croft portrait.</li>
<li><a href="https://www.hungerclub.co.uk/" target="_blank">Hunger Club</a> and teammate Kelly M. from <a href="https://tombraiderhorizons.com/" target="_blank">Tomb Raider Horizons</a>, for the Dragon's Lair poster.</li>
<li><a href="https://www.innavjuzhanina.com/" target="_blank">Inna Vjuzhanina</a> for the signed copy of Pix'n Love Editions Tomb Raider with her fantastic cover art.<br /></li>
<li>All of the gamers who have donated through <a href="http://ko-fi.com/stellalune" target="_blank">my Ko-fi page</a> this year. Your contributions helped us buy and ship the other great prizes!<br /></li>
</ul>
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Stellalunehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03782486742546192464noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-203486658912585901.post-18432011038854485562022-11-19T10:11:00.001-05:002022-11-19T10:11:47.561-05:00I'm (Finally) on InstagramFollowing the rumors of Twitter's imminent demise, I've decided to make a public <a href="https://www.instagram.com/stellatombraider/" target="_blank">Instagram account for Tomb Raider stuff</a>. I'm not much for posting pics and real-life updates, but you may catch a glimpse of country living, my flock of chickens and ducks, random gaming stuff, and who knows what else. I hope you'll give me a follow. I'm happy to follow back.<br /><br />
As always, you can find me and all my social, gaming, and charity fundraising links at <a href="https://tombraiders.net/stella/contact.html">tombraiders.net</a>. And, if you feel so inclined, you can help keep the site running by <a href="https://ko-fi.com/stellalune" target="_blank">buying me a ko-fi</a>. Thanks always for your support!<br /><br />
<div style="width:100%; margin-left:-6px"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/stellatombraider/" target="_blank"><img src="https://tombraiders.net/stella/images/blog/instagram-phone.jpg" alt="stock photo of mobile phone with Instagram icon"></a></div>Stellalunehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03782486742546192464noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-203486658912585901.post-3369682022145930152022-11-13T09:43:00.004-05:002022-11-13T09:47:30.160-05:00Extra Life 2022 Game Day Stream with StardustLegacyIf you missed my Extra Life game day stream with <a href="https://twitter.com/TheStardust77" target="_blank">StardustLegacy</a>, you can watch it here. My husband pledged to donate $1 to each of our fundraisers for every red skull we collected, so you're about to witness the sloppiest Guardian of Light speedrun ever attempted. As you can see, we had a blast—both literally and figuratively!<br /><br />
This year's Extra Life marathon happened last weekend, November 5-6. The <a href="https://tombraiders.net/extra-life/raffle.html" target="_blank">Tomb Raider Community team's Extra Life raffle</a> runs through November 30, and we're <a href="https://www.extra-life.org/team/tombraider" target="_blank">accepting donations</a> through the end of the year. All proceeds benefit Children's Miracle Network Hospitals. Thanks again for your support!<br /><br />
<div style="width:494px; margin-left:-5"><iframe width="494" height="278" src="https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/uSAZ8Ut2-_U" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen></iframe></div>Stellalunehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03782486742546192464noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-203486658912585901.post-26169707820552719662022-11-10T09:29:00.002-05:002022-11-10T09:30:57.487-05:00$10,000 for Children's Hospitals! Thank you!I'd like to extend my heartfelt thanks to everyone who helped make the Tomb Raider Community's Extra Life marathon a success. We had an amazing weekend! We streamed for 41 hours and, with your help, <b>raised more than $10,000 for Children's Miracle Network Hospitals across the U.S. and Canada</b>.
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I'd need decades to write a post thanking everyone who assisted, but indulge me as I call out a few shining stars:
<ul><li>All of our teammates for contributing their time and energy. Many of them are still streaming and raising money for their local children's hospitals. Please <a href="https://www.extra-life.org/team/tombraider" target="_blank">check out the team roster</a> and support where you can.</li>
<li><a href="https://twitter.com/earlybgoode" target="_blank">Earl Baylon</a> (the voice of Jonah in the TR Survivor trilogy and a wonderful friend to the team) for offering four online meet-and-greet sessions as donation incentives, boosting us across the finish line.</li>
<li><a href="https://twitter.com/nicolascroft" target="_blank">Nicolas Croft</a> for his generous raffle prize donations and for supporting the team throughout the year.</li>
<li><a href="https://www.hungerclub.co.uk/" target="_blank">Hunger Club</a> and teammate Kelly M. from <a href="https://tombraiderhorizons.com/" target="_blank">Tomb Raider Horizons</a>, for donating the extremely cool Dragon's Lair poster for the raffle.</li>
<li><a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/OneStopFandomShopUS" target="_blank">Taryn Platt</a>, also an Extra Life teammate, for contributing a fantastic Lara portrait for the raffle. She also has a bunch of cool art incentives for her donors.</li>
<li><a href="https://www.innavjuzhanina.com/" target="_blank">Inna Vjuzhanina</a>, who despite the many challenges of creating art in a war zone, has always been there for us. Check out her raffle contribution, a signed copy of Pix'n Love Editions Tomb Raider with her gorgeous cover art.</li>
<li><a href="https://nondescriptmidnight.artstation.com/" target="_blank">NondescriptMidnight</a> for designing the team logo, which is also available on a variety of swag in the <a href="https://www.redbubble.com/shop/ap/125954837" target="_blank">Tomb Raider Community Redbubble store</a>. (Beware of imitations! Our artwork has been stolen and reposted in several stores. Follow our link for the real deal.) All proceeds will be donated to Extra Life.</li></ul><br />
<b>Most of all, THANK YOU!</b> Without you, there would be no Tomb Raider community. You donated, joined the streams to chat and cheer us on, and helped get the word out. We are so grateful for your support!<br /><br />
If you missed the marathon, it's not too late to contribute. <b>The raffle is open through November 30, and we're still accepting donations through the end of the year.</b> Follow these links for details about <a href="https://www.extra-life.org/team/tombraider" target="_blank">Extra Life</a>, the <a href="https://tombraiders.net/extra-life/raffle.html" target="_blank">team raffle</a>, my personal <a href="https://www.extra-life.org/participant/stellalune" target="_blank">donor incentives</a>, and <a href="https://childrensmiraclenetworkhospitals.org/about-us/" target="_blank">how donations are used</a>.<br /><br />
<div style="width:100%; text-align:center"><img src="https://tombraiders.net/stella/images/blog/extra-life/unchartedraider-t-rex.jpg" width="494" height="494" alt="Tomb Raider Community streamer UnchartedRaider wearing a puffy T. rex costume while streaming during Extra Life marathon weekend."><br /><i>Tomb Raider Community teammate <a href="https://twitch.tv/Unchart3dRaider" target="_blank">UnchartedRaider</a> doing whatever it takes to get that $10K!</i>
</div>Stellalunehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03782486742546192464noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-203486658912585901.post-86785471776289792172022-11-02T08:19:00.003-04:002022-11-13T11:35:25.381-05:00Extra Life 2022 Charity Marathon and Raffle<div style=""></div>Welcome to another Extra Life season! This weekend, November 5-6, the Tomb Raider Community Team will be playing our <b>11th annual Extra Life charity marathon to benefit Children's Miracle Network Hospitals</b>. I am once again gaming in support of <a href="https://sanjorgechildrens.childrensmiraclenetworkhospitals.org/" target="_blank">San Jorge Children & Women's Hospital</a> in San Juan, Puerto Rico. If you'd like to make a donation, just click the banner at right or visit <a href="https://www.extra-life.org/participant/stellalune" target="_blank">my Extra Life page</a>. Contributions are tax deductible and ALL PROCEEDS fund critical healthcare services for kids in Puerto Rico.<br /><br />
Even if you are unable to donate, I hope you'll <b>join us for 40+ hours of Tomb Raider this weekend on Twitch</b>. The marathon begins at 6 am EDT (10 am GMT) and runs through Sunday night.
<p style="text-align:center; font-size:larger"><a href="https://horaro.org/trextralife2022/schedule" target="_blank" style="color:#cc0000; text-decoration:underline">FULL MARATHON SCHEDULE FOR YOUR TIME ZONE</a></p>
I'll be playing <a href="https://twitch.tv/thestardustlegacy" target="_blank">Lara Croft and the Guardian of Light with StardustLegacy on her twitch channel</a> starting at 12:30 pm EDT (4:30 GMT). My husband has set a challenge for us and will donate $1 to each of our Extra Life fundraisers for every red skull we collect. So watch us attempt the sloppiest speedrun ever! :D<br /><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://twitch.tv/thestardustlegacy" target="_blank" style="display: block; text-align: center; "><img alt="Extra Life Co-op Guardian of Light Livestream, Saturday, November 5 at 12:30 pm EDT, twitch.tv/thestardustlegacy" border="0" width="320" data-original-height="680" data-original-width="680" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidBgyjmqh2DoFHHz49dhnqVD3h77p5SYpbgM8TBoBngPwqN3aXiTWkaXGNsB05WwxhhEmWzdmSXgbRSmGVeRGmLZESvKFG-AxEGnV-EKVaJ2mmactcZsdDocMCCmLXhe4j6AHXbsqah82L89wfhuBaE_cFSi4G407YO9Xc7nU0meDwDqtMI1ah9pxGpw/s320/stream-promo.jpg"/></a></div><br />
The team has also launched our <b>annual Extra Life raffle</b>, with 11 prizes, including two Shadow of the Tomb Raider Ultimate Edition boxed sets, fabulous fan art, and other great swag. Anyone can enter, but Extra Life donors receive bonus entries. The deadline to enter is November 30.<br /><br />
<div style="width:494px; margin-left:-4px"><a href="https://tombraiders.net/extra-life/images/2022-prizes/2022-raffle-prize-collage.png" target="_blank"><img src="https://tombraiders.net/extra-life/images/2022-prizes/2022-raffle-prize-collage-sm.png"></a></div>
<p style="text-align:center; font-size:larger"><a href="https://tombraiders.net/extra-life/raffle.html" target="_blank" style="color:#cc0000; text-decoration:underline">RAFFLE DETAILS & ENTRY FORM</a></p>
Some of our teammates will be streaming apart from the marathon, through the end of the year. They have some great rewards and incentives lined up for their donors, so be sure to browse the <a href="https://www.extra-life.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=donordrive.team&teamID=59944" target="_blank">team roster</a> and support where you can. Thank you so much!<br /><br />
<div style="width:300px; margin:auto"><a href="https://extra-life.org/team/tombraider" target="_blank"><img src="https://tombraiders.net/extra-life/images/Tomb-Raider-Community-300.png"></a></div>
Stellalunehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03782486742546192464noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-203486658912585901.post-30729981015393197542022-09-08T13:27:00.008-04:002022-10-02T11:24:45.382-04:00Extra Life 2022: Play Games, Heal Kids, Win Valuable Prizes!Attention, friends and fellow raiders! I am once again participating in <a href="https://extra-life.org" target="_blank">Extra Life</a>, a fundraiser for Children's Miracle Network Hospitals. I'm playing for <a href="https://sanjorgechildrenshospital.com/" target="_blank">San Jorge Children and Women's Hospital</a> in San Juan, Puerto Rico. I'll be streaming occasionally on <a href="https://www.twitch.tv/stellalune/about" target="_blank">Twitch</a> in the run-up to the main event, a weekend-long <b>gaming marathon November 5-6</b>. Follow me there and on <a href="https://twitter.com/stellalune" target="_blank">Twitter</a> for updates.<br /><br />
So far I've raised almost $200 toward my $1,000 goal. To sweeten the pot, I've lined up several <b>FUNDRAISING MILESTONE GIVEAWAYS</b>. When we reach each milestone, I'll do a random drawing for the following prizes:<br />
<ul>
<li>$250 – 20 Years of Tomb Raider hardcover book - Milestone reached 9/11. Winner: <a href="https://www.twitch.tv/thestardustlegacy" target="_blank">StardustLegacy</a>!</li>
<li>$500 – Tomb Raider Legends: The Board Game - Milestone reached 9/12. Winner: Narayan L.!</li>
<li>$750 – The Art of Tomb Raider 2-volume set from Dreams & Visions Press. Milestone reached 9/17. Winner: Vinessa!</li>
<li>$1,000 – Tomb Raider III Lara Croft Regular Edition statue by Gaming Heads. Milestone reached 10/1. Winner: RadiantViper!</li>
</ul>
<b>UPDATE 10/2: All prizes have now been given. Thanks to everyone for your support! Stay tuned for the Tomb Raider Community raffle later this month and the Extra Life marathon November 5-6.</b>
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<div style="width:100%; margin-left:-4px"><a href="https://tombraiders.net/extra-life/images/2022-milestones/2022-milestones.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="https://tombraiders.net/extra-life/images/2022-milestones/2022-milestones-sm.jpg" width="494" height="803" alt="Extra Life milestone prizes: The Art of Tomb Raider book set by Dreams and Visions Press, Tomb Raider Legends: The Board Game, 20 Years of Tomb Raider by Meagan Marie, and the Tomb Raider III Lara Croft regular edition statue by Gaming Heads" /></a></div>
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<b>HERE'S HOW TO ENTER:</b><br />
<ul>
<li><b>Email</b> (<script type="text/javascript">
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<li>Include your name or nickname and the country where you live. I can ship almost everywhere, but there are a few countries where the US Postal Service won't deliver. If you win a prize and I can't get it to you, I'll try to find a digital alternative.</li>
<li><b>If you donated to Extra Life through</b> <a href="https://www.extra-life.org/participant/stellalune" target="_blank">my fundraising page</a>, please remind me, especially if you donated using a different name or email address. You don't have to donate to win, but <b>DONORS of $5 or more get THREE chances to win each prize</b>. Non-donors only get one.</li>
<li>If there is a prize you're NOT interested in, let me know. Otherwise, I will assume you're up for any of them.</li>
<li>You only need to send ONE email to be entered in every drawing as we reach each milestone.</li>
</ul>
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To donate in support of San Jorge Women and Children's Hospital, visit <a href="https://www.extra-life.org/participant/stellalune" target="_blank">my Extra Life page</a> or use the donation panel on my <a href="https://www.twitch.tv/stellalune/about" target="_blank">Twitch channel</a>. If you'd rather contribute offline with a check or money order made out to Children's Miracle Network Hospitals, that's fine too. Contact me to work out the details.<br /><br />
Be sure to check the <a href="https://www.extra-life.org/team/tombraider" target="_blank">other Tomb Raider Community team members' fundraising pages</a> for more giveaways, livestreams, and other incentives. We will also be hosting our <b>ANNUAL EXTRA LIFE TEAM RAFFLE</b> in October/November with some very special prizes. Stay tuned for details. (Also, please note that unlike the big raffle in the fall, these giveaways are open to TR Community team members.)<br /><br />
If you'd like to <b>join the Tomb Raider Community team</b> and participate in Extra Life, we'd love to have you! Check out this <a href="https://blog.tombraiders.net/2019/08/team-tomb-raider-community-extra-life.html">Extra Life FAQ</a>, <a href="https://www.extra-life.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=donordrive.team&teamID=59944" target="_blank">sign up here</a>, and feel free to <a href="https://tombraiders.net/stella/contact.html" target="_blank">contact me</a> with any questions.<br /><br />
Thank you for your support!Stellalunehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03782486742546192464noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-203486658912585901.post-64070438003508676652022-04-06T09:51:00.000-04:002022-04-06T09:51:19.516-04:00Next Tomb Raider Game In Development Using Unreal Engine 5At the tail end of yesterday's <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7ZLibi6s_ew" target="_blank">State of Unreal 2022 Keynote Presentation</a>, Crystal Dynamics Franchise General Manager Dallas Dickinson announced that the studio has "just started development of [the] next Tomb Raider game, powered by Unreal Engine 5." No further details or visuals were revealed, but Dickinson said, "This new engine translates into next-level storytelling and gameplay experiences.... Our goal is to push the envelope of fidelity and to deliver the high-quality cinematic action-adventure experience that fans deserve from both Crystal Dynamics and the Tomb Raider franchise." This new logo, reminiscent of the <a href="http://nickshakespeare.com/tomb-raider/2019/11/21/trapezoid-extravaganza" target="_blank">trapezoid-shaped boxes from the classic games</a>, was also unveiled.<br /><br />
<div style="width:494px; text-align:center; margin-left:-7px"><a href="https://tombraiders.net/stella/images/blog/unified/tomb-raider-unified-logo.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="https://tombraiders.net/stella/images/blog/unified/tomb-raider-unified-logo-sm.jpg" width="494" height="257" alt="new Tomb Raider logo" /></a></div><br />
Although a <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G3X1zFREqJc" target="_blank">mobile game</a>, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nJJqwcZP9XM" target="_blank">Netflix Anime</a>, and <a href="https://www.tombraiderlive.co.uk/" target="_blank">Live Experience</a> venue were announced last year during the 25th anniversary celebrations, the only significant news about the main series came in a <a href="https://youtu.be/m_gO4xj5u9k" target="_blank">January 2021 community update</a>, in which Game Director Will Kerslake introduced the concept of a "unified timeline" for future Tomb Raider adventures, combining elements of classic, Legend era, and Survivor era storylines. With Tomb Raider 12 still untitled and still in the early stages of development, it will likely be years before release, but fans can look forward to gorgeous visuals and exciting stories...eventually.<br /><br />
Watch the whole State of Unreal presentation here, or just the <a href="https://twitter.com/tombraider/status/1511368712279904258?s=20&t=SwHS2guk3vz9Y_aHRyyIaQ" target="_blank">Tomb Raider announcement on Twitter</a>.<br /><br />
<div style="width:494px; text-align:center"><iframe width="494" height="294" src="https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/7ZLibi6s_ew" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen></iframe></div><br />
Also, check out this Unreal Engine 5 tech demo from May 2020, exuding some serious Tomb Raider vibes.<br /><br />
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I'd love to hear your impressions, hopes, and concerns about the upcoming game. Leave a comment below, or get in touch on <a href="https://twitter.com/stellalune" target="_blank">Twitter</a> or through my <a href="https://tombraiders.net/stella/contact.html">main site</a>.
Stellalunehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03782486742546192464noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-203486658912585901.post-8982081710465630222021-12-04T14:54:00.001-05:002021-12-04T14:54:36.014-05:00Extra Life Weta Workshop Statue Winner!Congratulations to <a href="https://www.twitch.tv/lokky99101" target="_blank">Lokky</a>, winner of the Tomb Raider Community Extra Life raffle! He'll receive this lovely, limited-edition <a href="https://www.wetanz.com/shop/figures/lara-croft-the-lost-valley" target="_blank">Lara Croft 25th anniversary statue by Weta Workshop</a> when it is released next year.<br /><br />
<div style="margin-left:-7px"><a href="https://tombraiders.net/extra-life/raffle.html" target="_blank"><img src="https://tombraiders.net/stella/images/blog/extra-life/weta-lost-valley-statue.jpg" width="494" height="867" alt="Lara Croft Lost Valley limited edition statue by Weta Workshop"></a><p style="text-align:center; margin-top:-6px"><i>Lara Croft The Lost Valley 1:4 scale statue by Weta Workshop. Click image for raffle details.</i></p></div>
<div style="width:494px"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">And we have a winner! The RNG spirits have spoken, and <a href="https://twitter.com/LokkyWith?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@LokkyWith</a> has won the Lara Croft Weta Workshop statue! Congratulations and thank you so much for supporting the Tomb Raider Community's <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ExtraLife?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ExtraLife</a> efforts! <a href="https://t.co/Fks3N68OWc">pic.twitter.com/Fks3N68OWc</a></p>— Stellalune (@stellalune) <a href="https://twitter.com/stellalune/status/1467213772477669384?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 4, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div>
The team extends our sincere appreciation to everyone who entered the raffle, spread the word, donated to <a href="http://bit.ly/TRExtraLife" target="_blank">Extra Life in support of Children's Miracle Network Hospitals</a>, and watched our livestreams! Thanks to you, we've raised $11,844 so far this year. Donations are open through December 31, so if you haven't donated yet and would like to, it's not too late. We appreciate your support, for the kids!<br /><br />
Stellalunehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03782486742546192464noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-203486658912585901.post-22160956182369981652021-11-12T08:30:00.000-05:002021-11-12T08:30:35.082-05:00$10,000 Raised for Children's Hospitals, Thanks to You!Congratulations to the Tomb Raider Community Extra Life team and many thanks to our generous supporters! Last weekend's Twitch marathon was a huge success. <b>Together we raised more than $10,000 for Children's Miracle Network Hospitals across the U.S. and Canada.</b><br><br>
If you missed the marathon, it's not too late to support this great cause. We're <b>still accepting donations through the end of the year</b>. Wondering where your money goes?
<ul>
<li>Each day, 170 Children's Miracle Network Hospitals treat 16,200 kids with trauma, 935 with diabetes, and 2,128 with cancer, care for 925 infants in neonatal ICUs, and perform 3,329 pediatric surgeries.<br></li>
<li>62 children enter a CMN Hospital every minute.<br></li>
<li>1 in 10 children in North America are treated by a CMN Hospital annually.<br></li>
<li>32 million patient visits are provided for 10 million kids every year.<br></li>
</ul>
Your donations help make that happen, improving the health and quality of life for millions of kids.<br><br>
If you donate through <a href="https://www.extra-life.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=donorDrive.participant&participantID=448599" target="_blank">my Extra Life page</a>, your money goes to <a href="https://sanjorgechildrens.childrensmiraclenetworkhospitals.org/" target="_blank">San Jorge Children & Women's Hospital</a> in San Juan, Puerto Rico. Between the COVID-19 pandemic, 2020 earthquakes, and the lingering impact of Hurricane Maria in 2017, these kids still need help to heal, grow, and thrive!<br><br>
<div style="width:300px; margin:auto"><img src="http://tombraiders.net/extra-life/images/san-jorge-kid.png" width="" height="" alt="" /><p style="text-align:center; margin-top:-6px"><i>Photo courtesy of San Jorge Children's Hospital Instagram.</i></p></div>
Even if you are unable to donate, I hope you'll help spread the word and check out the Team's <a href="https://tombraiders.net/extra-life/raffle.html" target="_blank">annual Extra Life raffle</a> for a chance to win a gorgeous Lara Croft 25th Anniversary statue by Weta Workshop. Anyone can enter, but donors unlock bonus raffle entries. This giveaway runs through November 30. The winner will be announced in early December.<br><br>
Thank you for your generosity and good luck if you enter!<br><br>
<div style="margin-left:-7px"><a href="https://tombraiders.net/extra-life/raffle.html" target="_blank"><img src="https://tombraiders.net/stella/images/blog/extra-life/weta-lost-valley-statue.jpg" width="494" height="867" alt="Lara Croft Lost Valley limited edition statue by Weta Workshop"></a><p style="text-align:center; margin-top:-6px"><i>Lara Croft The Lost Valley limited-edition statue by Weta Workshop. Click image for raffle details and entry form.</i></p></div>
Stellalunehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03782486742546192464noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-203486658912585901.post-5619050123534784372021-10-16T20:14:00.000-04:002021-10-16T20:14:06.728-04:00Extra Life 2021 Charity Marathon and Weta Workshop Statue Raffle<div style="float:right; margin-left:20px"><a href="https://bit.ly/ExtraLifeStella" target="_blank"><img src="https://tombraiders.net/extra-life/images/extra-life-banner.png"></a></div>
It's that time again! The weekend of November 6-7, the Tomb Raider Community Team will be playing our <b>10th annual Extra Life charity marathon to benefit Children's Miracle Network Hospitals</b>. I am once again gaming in support of <a href="https://sanjorgechildrens.childrensmiraclenetworkhospitals.org/" target="_blank">San Jorge Children & Women's Hospital</a> in San Juan, Puerto Rico. If you'd like to make a donation, just click the banner at right or visit <a href="https://bit.ly/ExtraLifeStella" target="_blank">my Extra Life page</a>. Contributions are tax deductible and ALL PROCEEDS go to help kids in Puerto Rico.<br /><br />
Even if you are unable to donate, I hope you'll tune in for our <a href="https://horaro.org/extralife2021/schedule" target="_blank"><b>Twitch marathon, beginning at 6:00 am EDT/10am GMT November 6</b></a>.<br /><br />
I also encourage everyone to <a href="https://tombraiders.net/extra-life/raffle.html" target="_blank">enter our raffle</a> for a chance to <b>win this fantastic, limited edition Lara Croft The Lost Valley statue from Weta Workshop</b>. Extra Life donations will be accepted through he end of the year, and the raffle runs through November 30.<br /><br />
Thank you so much for your support!<br /><br />
<div style="margin-left:-7px"><a href="https://tombraiders.net/extra-life/raffle.html" target="_blank"><img src="https://tombraiders.net/stella/images/blog/extra-life/weta-lost-valley-statue.jpg" width="494" height="867" alt="Lara Croft Lost Valley limited edition statue by Weta Workshop"></a></div>
Stellalunehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03782486742546192464noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-203486658912585901.post-16257475726084249372021-04-05T10:31:00.001-04:002021-04-05T10:32:33.961-04:00Mummy Movie Party This Saturday, April 10<div style="float:right; margin-left:10px; width:250px"><a href="https://tombraiders.net/stella/images/blog/mummy/mummy-poster.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="https://tombraiders.net/stella/images/blog/mummy/mummy-poster-sm.jpg" width="250" height="370" alt="Movie poster - The Mummy 1999"></a></div>
It's time for another community livetweet! Join me Saturday, April 10, at 10 am EDT (3pm UK time). This time we'll be watching <i>The Mummy</i>—the orginal 1999 action-adventure starring Brendan Fraser and Rachel Weisz.<br /><br />
In case you missed <a href="https://blog.tombraiders.net/search/label/Livetweet">our previous movie parties</a>, here's how it works: Everyone will start watching the movie on their own device at the same time. (See below.) Live chat will be via Twitter. Follow the hashtag <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23MummyMovieParty" target="_blank">#MummyMovieParty</a> and be sure to include this tag in your posts so we'll all be able to see what you type. You might also want to use the popular tags #TheMummy1999 and/or #WeLoveBrendanFraser, but #MummyMovieParty will help us see each other and avoid overlap with motherhood-related tags.<br /><br />
I will be online at least an hour before the party starts, so if you have questions/issues, you can message me (<a href="https://twitter.com/stellalune" target="_blank">@stellalune</a>), and of course, you're welcome to <a href="https://tombraiders.net/stella/contact.html" target="_blank">contact me</a> before then.<br /><br />
Since the film is available in different formats with slightly different run times, <b>here's how we'll sync our viewing</b>:<br /><br />
<ul><li>Queue up the movie, play through any previews and opening titles. Then as soon as the "Universal" title fades into a shot of a blazing sun, press PAUSE.<br /><br /></li>
<li>At exactly 10am EDT (3pm UK time), we'll all press PLAY.<br /><br /></li>
</ul>
<b>OBTAINING THE MOVIE:</b><br /><br />
If you don't already own the film, it's on Amazon and Hulu with the HBO Max add-on, or you can rent it on YouTube, Amazon, Google Play, iTunes, etc. If you're having trouble finding it, let me know.<br /><br />
<b>TIME ZONES:</b><br /><br />
Start time is 10am Eastern Daylight Time (USA). If you're not sure what that is in your local time, try <a href="https://www.worldtimebuddy.com/" target="_blank">worldtimebuddy.com</a> or your favorite time zone app. I know it's a little early/late for some people, but I tried to find a good compromise.<br /><br />
<b>TWITTER TIPS:</b><br /><br />
Twitter hashtags are not case sensitive, so #MummyMovieParty, #mummymovieparty, and #muMMyMoviepaRty are all the same. Again, be sure to include this tag in each post so everyone following the tag will see it.<br /><br />
Feel free to express your opinions, but please be courteous. Snarky comments about the film can be fun, and it's OK to disagree with other viewers, but personal attacks, rudeness, etc., are not cool. If you don't want to see a particular person's posts, you can mute or block them. See <a href="https://help.twitter.com/en/using-twitter/twitter-mute" target="_blank">Twitter help</a> for details.<br /><br />
If you're using the Twitter website, rather than the app, you might want to try <a href="https://tweetdeck.twitter.com/" target="_blank">Tweetdeck</a>. You can set up a column for the #MummyMovieParty hashtag that will scroll automatically as people post. You'll see tweets in order and you won't have to refresh the page. If you need help with Tweetdeck, let me know in advance. I'm happy to assist but I may not have time right before the party.<br /><br />
I look forward to seeing you there. Imhotep! 🤘<br /><br />
<div style="width:494px; text-align:center; margin-left:-7px"><a href="https://tombraiders.net/stella/images/blog/mummy/mummy-cast.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="https://tombraiders.net/stella/images/blog/mummy/mummy-cast-sm.jpg" alt="The Mummy cast members Brendan Fraser, Rachel Weisz, and John Hannah"></a></div>Stellalunehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03782486742546192464noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-203486658912585901.post-20059799982013216252021-02-01T08:00:00.003-05:002021-02-02T09:51:09.422-05:00Tomb Raider Developers Plan to Unify Classic, Legend, and Survivor Timelines in Next Game and Animated SeriesCrystal Dynamics has revealed some ambitious plans for 2021, the 25th anniversary of the Tomb Raider series, the biggest bombshell being that the next game will unify the separate timelines of the Classic, Legend, and Survivor eras. Fans will have plenty of time to speculate about how they'll manage this feat, as the next game will not be announced any time soon. Meanwhile, a new mobile game and animated series are in the works, and the TR25 celebration kicks off this month with a look back at the original 1996 <i>Tomb Raider</i>. Check out this video for additional details.<br /><br />
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A quick recap of what we know as of February 1:<br /><br />
Netflix and Legendary Television will be teaming up to produce a Tomb Raider animated series set after the Survivor trilogy. Details are still sparse, but Tasha Huo has been brought on as writer and showrunner. Her previous credits include <i>Child of Light</i> and <i>The Witcher: Blood Origin</i>.<br /><br />
<i>Tomb Raider Reloaded</i>, announced in November 2020, is a free-to-play action/arcade game developed by Emerald City Games and published by Square Enix London Mobile. A release date has not yet been announced. If you haven't already seen the teaser trailer, you'll find it on the <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G3X1zFREqJc" target="_blank">Square Enix YouTube channel</a>. A quick YouTube search will also turn up various gameplay previews.<br /><br />
Thanks to the pandemic, there hasn't been much forward movement on the upcoming Tomb Raider movie sequel, but Alicia Vikander has signed on again as Lara Croft. Director Ben Wheatley was originally attached to the project, but news surfaced last week that <a href="https://twitter.com/MishaGreen/status/1353834113032089600" target="_blank">Misha Green</a> (<i>Underground</i>, <i>Lovecraft Country</i>) will take the helm.<br /><br />
New Zealand-based special effects and prop company Weta Workshop has announced plans for a Tomb Raider 25th Anniversary statue. Details have not been announced, but this concept art released back in October shows a classic-inspired Lara battling prehistoric raptors.<br /><br />
<div style="width:400px; margin:auto"><a href="https://tombraiders.net/stella/images/blog/25th/weta-tr25-statue-concept.png" target="_blank"><img src="https://tombraiders.net/stella/images/blog/25th/weta-tr25-statue-concept.png" width="400" height="714" alt="Tomb Raider 25th Anniversary statue concept art from Weta Workshop" /></a></div><br />
For all the latest Tomb Raider news and nostalgic TR25 content, follow the <a href="https://tombraider.square-enix-games.com/en-us" target="_blank">official Tomb Raider social media accounts</a> and check out Square Enix's <a href="https://tombraider25.square-enix-games.com/en-us/" target="_blank">Tomb Raider 25-Year Celebration site</a>, which will be featuring one game each month, starting with the original Tomb Raider in February.<br /><br />
<i>Edit: Added Weta statue info and link to the new Square Enix site 2/2/21.</i>Stellalunehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03782486742546192464noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-203486658912585901.post-42477622013852855272021-01-01T10:26:00.003-05:002021-01-01T10:26:48.761-05:00Thank You, Extra Life Suporters!I was worried that with a pandemic on, people would not be able to support the Tomb Raider Community's Extra Life fundraising efforts this past year, but it turns out just the opposite was true. Together we raised $8,583 for Children's Miracle Network Hospitals, making 2020 our most successful Extra Life ever.<br /><br />
I look forward to the day when the United States has universal healthcare and fund drives like Extra Life are no longer necessary, but until that day, I'll do my best to make sure this community does its part.<br /><br />
Thanks to everyone who participated, donated, shared our links, watched our streams, entered our raffle, and helped in any way, large or small. I wish you all a happy and safe New Year!<br /><br />
(P.S. If anyone would like to sign on to play with the team in 2021, visit the <a href="https://www.extra-life.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=donordrive.team&teamID=55776" target="_blank">Tomb Raider Community Extra Life page</a> and check out this <a href="https://blog.tombraiders.net/2019/08/team-tomb-raider-community-extra-life.html">FAQ</a> for details.)<br /><br />
<img src="http://tombraiders.net/stella/images/blog/extra-life/extra-life-kid.gif" width="480" height="270" alt="Little girl in Children's Miracle Network Hospitals T-shirt, party hat, and goofy party glasses, doing a little victory dance." />Stellalunehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03782486742546192464noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-203486658912585901.post-67220684977828883382020-12-23T10:19:00.002-05:002021-04-05T09:51:19.809-04:00Ring in the New Year Tomb Raider Style<div style="float:right; margin-left:10px; width:250px"><a href="https://tombraiders.net/stella/images/blog/movie/tomb-raider-2018-movie.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="https://tombraiders.net/stella/images/blog/movie/tomb-raider-2018-movie-sm.jpg" width="250" height="370" alt="Movie poster - Alicia Vikander is Lara Croft: Tomb Raider"></a></div>
It's time for another Tomb Raider movie livetweet! Please join me Saturday, January 2, 2021, at 11am EDT (4pm GMT) for a <i>Tomb Raider</i> movie community viewing.<br /><br />
In case you missed our <a href="https://blog.tombraiders.net/2020/05/cradle-of-life-online-watch-party-this.html">Cradle of Life</a> and <a href="https://blog.tombraiders.net/2020/07/help-celebrate-my-birthday-with-another.html">Lara Croft: Tomb Raider</a> parties, here's how it works: Everyone will start watching the movie on their own device at the same time. (See below.) Live chat will be via Twitter. Follow the <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23TombRaiderMovieParty" target="_blank">#TombRaiderMovieParty</a> hashtag and be sure to include this tag in your posts so everyone can see your comments.<br /><br />
I will be online at least an hour before the party starts, so if you have questions/issues, you can message me (<a href="https://twitter.com/stellalune" target="_blank">@stellalune</a>), and of course, you're welcome to <a href="https://tombraiders.net/stella/contact.html">contact me</a> before then.<br /><br />
Since the film is available in different formats with slightly different run times, <b>here's how we'll sync our viewing</b>:<br /><br />
Queue up the movie, play through the opening titles for Warner Brothers, Square Enix, etc. Then as soon as the image of the tape recorder and the title reading, "Warner Bros. Pictures and Metro Goldwyn Mayer Pictures Present..." comes on screen, press PAUSE.<br /><br />
At exactly 11am EST (4pm GMT), we'll all press PLAY.<br /><br />
The film is fairly short, so we won't have an intermission this time. I hope that works for everyone.<br /><br />
<b>OBTAINING THE MOVIE:</b><br /><br />
If you don't already own the film, it's on Hulu (Premium) or you can rent it on YouTube, Google Play, Amazon, iTunes, etc. If you're having trouble finding it, let me know.<br /><br />
<b>TIME ZONES:</b><br /><br />
Again, the start time will be 11am Eastern Standard Time (USA). If you're not sure what that is in your local time, try <a href="https://www.worldtimebuddy.com/" target="_blank">worldtimebuddy.com</a> or your favorite time zone app.<br /><br />
<b>TWITTER TIPS:</b><br /><br />
Twitter hashtags are not case sensitive, so #TombRaiderMovieParty, #tombraidermovieparty, and #tombRAIDerMoviEparty are all the same. Again, be sure to include this tag in each post so everyone following the tag will see it.<br /><br />
Feel free to express your opinions, but please be courteous. It's fine to disagree, and a little snark is par for the course, but personal attacks, rudeness, etc., are not OK. If you don't want to see a particular person's posts, you can mute or block them. See <a href="https://help.twitter.com/en/using-twitter/twitter-mute" target="_blank">Twitter help</a> for details.<br /><br />
If you're using the Twitter website, rather than the app, you might want to try <a href="https://tweetdeck.twitter.com/" target="_blank">Tweetdeck</a>. You can set up a column for the #TombRaiderMovieParty hashtag that will scroll automatically as people post. You'll see tweets in order and you won't have to refresh the page. If you need help with that, let me know in advance. I'm happy to assist but I may not have time right before the party.<br /><br />
I look forward to celebrating the beginning of 2021 with all my Tomb Raider community friends!<br /><br />
<div style="width:494px; text-align:center; margin-left:-7px"><a href="https://tombraiders.net/stella/images/blog/movie/alicia-tr-puzzle.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="https://tombraiders.net/stella/images/blog/movie/alicia-tr-puzzle-sm.jpg" alt="Alicia Vikander as Lara Croft turning alarge, stone puzzle wheel."></a></div>Stellalunehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03782486742546192464noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-203486658912585901.post-9525379174104827242020-11-27T13:36:00.001-05:002020-11-27T13:36:40.567-05:00Congratulations, Extra Life Raffle Winner!Congratulations to Jar Cup, winner of the Tomb Raider Community Extra Life raffle! She'll receive this lovely <a href="https://www.gamingheads.com/rise-of-the-tomb-raider-lara-croft-exclusive-edition-statue.html" target="_blank">Rise of the Tomb Raider™ - Lara Croft exclusive edition statue</a> when it is released next year.<br /><br />
<div style="margin-left:-5px"><img src="https://tombraiders.net/stella/images/blog/extra-life/gaming-heads-rise-lara-sm.jpg"></div>
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Data science meets popcorn bowl! And the <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/TombRaider?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#TombRaider</a> Community <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ExtraLife?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ExtraLife</a> raffle winner is <a href="https://twitter.com/jar_cup?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@jar_cup</a>! The Rise Lara statue will soon be yours. Congratulations! <a href="https://t.co/sAAbAH0kxj">pic.twitter.com/sAAbAH0kxj</a></p>— Stellalune #ExtraLife 🎮😷💙 (@stellalune) <a href="https://twitter.com/stellalune/status/1332382774133657604?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 27, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
Thanks to everyone who entered the raffle, spread the word, donated to <a href="http://bit.ly/TRExtraLife" target="_blank">Extra Life in support of Children's Miracle Network Hospitals</a>, and watched our livestreams! Thanks to you, the team has raised $7,715 this year. Donations are open through December 31, so if you haven't donated yet and would like to, it's not too late. We appreciate your support, for the kids!<br /><br />
<div style="width:202px; margin:auto"><iframe src="https://www.extra-life.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=widgets.200x420thermo&teamID=50732" width="202" height="422" frameborder="0" scrolling="no"><a href="https://www.extra-life.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=donorDrive.team&teamID=50732">Make a Donation!</a></iframe></div>Stellalunehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03782486742546192464noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-203486658912585901.post-79629485865803843802020-10-31T15:30:00.000-04:002020-10-31T15:30:44.364-04:00Extra Life Charity Marathon and Raffle<div style="width:202px; float:right; margin-left:10px"><iframe src="https://www.extra-life.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=widgets.200x420thermo&participantID=402910" width="202" height="422" frameborder="0" scrolling="no"><a href="https://www.extra-life.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=donorDrive.participant&participantID=402910">Make a Donation!</a></iframe></div>
It's that time again! Next weekend, November 7-8, the Tomb Raider Community Team will be playing our <b>9th annual Extra Life charity marathon to benefit Children's Miracle Network Hospitals</b>. I am once again gaming in support of <a href="https://sanjorgechildrens.childrensmiraclenetworkhospitals.org/" target="_blank">San Jorge Children & Women's Hospital</a> in San Juan, Puerto Rico. If you'd like to make a donation, just click the banner at right or visit <a href="http://bit.ly/ExtraLifeStella" target="_blank">my Extra Life page</a>. Contributions are tax deductible and ALL PROCEEDS go to help kids in Puerto Rico.<br /><br />
Even if you are unable to donate, I hope you'll check out the <a href="https://horaro.org/extralife2020/schedule" target="_blank">Team's Marathon Schedule</a>, stop by our Twitch channels, and <a href="http://tombraiders.net/extra-life/raffle.html" target="_blank">enter our raffle</a> for a chance to <b>win the lovely Rise of the Tomb Raider™ - Lara Croft exclusive edition statue shown below</b>. Extra Life donations will be accepted through he end of the year, and the raffle runs through November 26 (Thanksgiving Day in the US).<br /><br />
Thank you so much for your support!<br /><br />
<div style="margin-left:-7px"><a href="https://tombraiders.net/extra-life/raffle.html" target="_blank"><img src="https://tombraiders.net/extra-life/images/rise-lara-croft-deluxe-statue-blog.jpg" width="494" height="741" alt="Lara Croft Rise of the Tomb Raider Deluxe Edition statue by Gaming Heads"></a></div>
Stellalunehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03782486742546192464noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-203486658912585901.post-76254199672997976742020-07-24T19:43:00.000-04:002021-04-05T09:51:38.976-04:00Help Celebrate my Birthday with Another Tomb Raider Watch Party!<div style="float:right; margin-left:10px; width:250px"><img src="https://tombraiders.net/stella/images/blog/movie/angelina-as-lara.jpg" width="250" height="395" alt="Angelina Jolie as Lara Croft"></div>
Please join me Sunday, August 2, at 10am EDT (3pm UK time) for a <i>Lara Croft: Tomb Raider</i> movie livetweet! My birthday is actually the 3rd, but a weekend viewing should be more convenient and fun.<br /><br />
In case you missed <a href="https://blog.tombraiders.net/2020/05/cradle-of-life-online-watch-party-this.html">our last party</a>, here's how it works: Everyone will start watching the movie on their own device at the same time. (See below.) Live chat will be via Twitter. Follow the hashtag <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23TombRaiderMovieParty" target="_blank">#TombRaiderMovieParty</a> and be sure to include this tag in your posts so we'll all be able to see what you type.<br /><br />
I will be online at least an hour before the party starts, so if you have questions/issues, you can message me (<a href="https://twitter.com/stellalune" target="_blank">@stellalune</a>), and of course, you're welcome to <a href="https://tombraiders.net/stella/contact.html">contact me</a> before then.<br /><br />
Since the film is available in different formats with slightly different run times, <b>here's how we'll sync our viewing</b>:<br /><br />
<ul><li>Queue up the movie, play through the opening titles for Paramount Pictures and Mutual Film Company. Then as soon as the "Tomb Raider" title flashes on screen, press PAUSE.<br /><br /></li>
<li>At exactly 10am EDT (3pm UK time), we'll all press PLAY.<br /><br /></li>
<li>Intermission will be at approximately 11am (4pm UK time). There's a scene in which Lara is held at gunpoint at the top of a waterfall, then dives off the edge. (Sorry, minor spoiler!) PAUSE THE MOVIE just after this scene finishes and we cut to a wide-angle view of the Angkor Wat temple complex.<br /><br /></li>
<li>We'll then resume at exactly 11:10am (4:10pm UK time). This will give everyone a quick break. When we start again, we should all be in sync once more.<br /><br /></li></ul>
<b>OBTAINING THE MOVIE:</b><br /><br />
If you don't already own the film, you can rent it on YouTube, Google Play, Amazon, iTunes, etc. If you're having trouble finding it, let me know.<br /><br />
<b>TIME ZONES:</b><br /><br />
Start time is 10am Eastern Daylight Time (USA). If you're not sure what that is in your local time, try <a href="https://www.worldtimebuddy.com/" target="_blank">worldtimebuddy.com</a> or your favorite time zone app. I know it's a little early for people on the West Coast of the US, but last time our Australian friends were left out, so I tried to compromise.<br /><br />
<b>TWITTER TIPS:</b><br /><br />
Twitter hashtags are not case sensitive, so #TombRaiderMovieParty, #tombraidermovieparty, and #tombRAIDerMoviEparty are all the same. Again, be sure to include this tag in each post so everyone following the tag will see it.<br /><br />
Feel free to express your opinions, but please be courteous. It's OK to disagree, but personal attacks, rudeness, etc., are not cool. Don't make me cry at my own birthday party! If you don't want to see a particular person's posts, you can mute or block them. See <a href="https://help.twitter.com/en/using-twitter/twitter-mute" target="_blank">Twitter help</a> for details.<br /><br />
If you're using the Twitter website, rather than the app, you might want to try <a href="https://tweetdeck.twitter.com/" target="_blank">Tweetdeck</a>. You can set up a column for the #TombRaiderMovieParty hashtag that will scroll automatically as people post. You'll see tweets in order and you won't have to refresh the page. If you need help with that, let me know in advance. I'm happy to assist but I may not have time right before the party.<br /><br />
I look forward to seeing you there!<br /><br />
<div style="width:494px; text-align:center; margin-left:-7px"><img src="https://tombraiders.net/stella/images/blog/movie/lctr-movie.jpg" alt="Movie poster - Lara Croft: Tomb Raider starring Angelina Jolie"></div>Stellalunehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03782486742546192464noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-203486658912585901.post-15757558771744093752020-05-22T13:32:00.000-04:002021-04-05T09:51:50.258-04:00Cradle of Life Online Watch Party This Saturday!The results of the <a href="https://twitter.com/stellalune/status/1262758655792803841" target="_blank">Twitter polls</a> are in. Our <i>Lara Croft: Tomb Raider - The Cradle of Life</i> party will be <b> this Saturday, May 23</b>!<br /><br />
Here's how it works: Everyone will start watching the movie on their own device at the same time. (See below.)<br /><br />
The live chat will be via Twitter. Follow the hashtag <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/CradleofLifeParty" target="_blank">#CradleofLifeParty</a> and be sure to include this tag in your posts so we'll all be able to see what you type.<br /><br />
I will be online at least an hour before the party starts, so if you have questions/issues, you can message me (<a href="https://twitter.com/stellalune" target="_blank">@stellalune</a>), and of course, you're welcome to <a href="https://tombraiders.net/stella/contact.html" target="_blank">contact me</a> before then.<br /><br />
Since the film is available in different formats with slightly different run times, <b>here's how we'll sync our viewing</b>:<br /><br />
<ul><li>Queue up the movie, skip any opening logos, and pause at the point where the black screen just begins to fade into a view of the ocean. At exactly noon EDT (5pm UK time), we'll all press Play.<br /><br /></li>
<li>Intermission will be at approximately 1:09. There's a scene where Lara and another character base jump off a tall building. PAUSE THE MOVIE when Lara lands on the boat.<br /><br /></li>
<li>We'll then resume at exactly 1:20 pm (6:20 UK time). This will give everyone a quick break. When we start again, we should all be in sync once more.<br /><br /></li>
</ul>
<b>OBTAINING THE MOVIE:</b><br /><br />
If you don't already own the film, you can rent it on YouTube, Google Play, Amazon, iTunes, BBC iPlayer, etc. It's also available to stream on Netflix and Hulu in some regions, though not all. If you're having trouble finding it, let me know.<br /><br />
<b>TIME ZONES:</b><br /><br />
Start time is noon Eastern Daylight Time (USA). If you're not sure what that is in your local time, try <a href="https://worldtimebuddy.com" target="_blank">worldtimebuddy.com</a>, etc.<br /><br />
<b>TWITTER TIPS:</b><br /><br />
Twitter hashtags are not case sensitive, so #CradleofLifeParty, #cradleoflifeparty, and #CRaDLEoFLIFEPartY are all the same. Again, be sure to include this tag in each post so everyone following the tag will see it.<br /><br />
Feel free to express your opinions, but please be courteous. It's OK to disagree, but personal attacks, rudeness, etc., are not cool. If you don't want to see a particular person's posts, you can mute or block them. See <a href="https://help.twitter.com/en/using-twitter/twitter-mute" target="_blank">Twitter help</a> for details.<br /><br />
If you're using the Twitter website, rather than the app, you might want to try <a href="https://tweetdeck.twitter.com" target="_blank">Tweetdeck</a>. You can set up a column for the #CradleofLifeParty hashtag that will scroll automatically as people post. You'll see tweets in order and you won't have to refresh the page. If you need help with that, let me know in advance. I'm happy to assist but I may not have time right before the party.<br /><br />
I look forward to seeing you there!<br /><br />
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Stellalunehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03782486742546192464noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-203486658912585901.post-30437354024074199542020-05-19T17:56:00.000-04:002021-04-05T09:51:59.232-04:00Lara Croft: Tomb Raider - The Cradle of Life Online Watch PartyAs many of you know, I've never seen The Cradle of Life. Now that we're all isolating, I thought it would be fun to have an online watch party this weekend. Twitter is my main social media platform, so I've posted two polls there asking people's preferences. If you'd like to get involved, please check <a href="https://twitter.com/stellalune/status/1262758655792803841" target="_blank">this thread</a>.<br /><br />
As far as logistics go, everyone will need their own copy of the movie, either on DVD, streaming, etc. We'll synchronize our start time and probably schedule a few intermissions so people can take a quick break and make sure we're all more or less in sync. Then, we'll watch together and text chat as the action unfolds.<br /><br />
<b>Date:</b> Either Saturday, May 23, or Sunday, May 24. <a href="https://twitter.com/stellalune/status/1262758655792803841" target="_blank">Vote here</a>.<br /><br />
<b>Time:</b> Noon EDT (9 am Pacific, 5pm UK time, etc.) I know the timing is bad for people in Asia/Aus/NZ, and I'm sorry, but I chose 12pm Eastern to include as many people as possible.<br /><br />
<b>Where:</b> On <b>Twitter</b> using an agreed-upon hashtag (#CradleofLifeParty?), on a private <b>Discord </b>server set up for the occasion, or <b>elsewhere</b>...? <a href="https://twitter.com/stellalune/status/1262758939399090177" target="_blank">Vote here</a>.<br /><br />
I will post more details once the votes are in. I hope to see you there!<br /><br />
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<strong>Gaming Heads Lara Croft Statue</strong> - Alona P., USA<br />
<strong>Taryn Platt Artwork</strong> - Stardust Legacy, USA<br />
<strong>Temple of Osiris Lithograph</strong> - Aaron B., UK<br />
<strong>Art of Tomb Raider Book Set</strong> - Norbert T., UK<br />
<strong>Tomb Raider Legends Board Game</strong> - Joshua - New Zealand<br />
<strong>Shadow of the Tomb Raider Definitive Edition</strong> - Lara_Shin, UK<br />
<strong>Loot Crate T-shirt and Minifigure</strong> - Charlotte T., Australia, and Chris A., USA<br />
<strong>Tomb Raider Coloring Book</strong> - Ryan and Austin B., both USA<br />
<strong>Lara Croft GO Viewmaster</strong> - Rident, UK, and Smantha K., USA<br />
<strong>Lara Croft Totaku Figure</strong> - Vladan, Serbia<br />
<strong>Shadow of the Tomb Raider Art Book</strong> - LuckyThirteenth, USA<br />
<strong>Tomb Raider Collectible Card Game Set</strong> - Hexzell, Canada; Gunter M., USA; and Jack A., Mexico<br />
<strong>ToyBiz Lara Croft Figure</strong> - Lauppfrosch, Germany<br />
<strong>Rise of the Tomb Raider Razer Mouse</strong> - Chris M. and Michael C., both USA<br />
<strong>Alicia Vikander Barbie</strong> - Angelo W., Netherlands<br />
<strong>Tomb Raider Mystery Box</strong> - Sprinter_1, UK; Evan M., USA; and Vanessa, France<br /><br />
Thanks to everyone who entered, donated to our Extra Life efforts, watched our livestreams, and helped to spread the word! <b>As of today we have raised $5,195 for Children's Miracle Network Hospitals.</b> If you haven't donated yet but would like to, Extra Life accepts contributions through the end of the year. Visit the <a href="http://bit.ly/TRExtraLife" target="_blank">team's Extra Life page</a> for details.<br /><br />
<div style="width:202px; margin:auto"><iframe src="https://www.extra-life.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=widgets.200x420thermo&teamID=44236" width="202" height="422" frameborder="0" scrolling="no"><a href="https://www.extra-life.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=donorDrive.team&teamID=44236">Make a Donation!</a></iframe></div>
<p><strong>We would also like to give special thanks to the following prize donors for helping to make this raffle and our marathon weekend such a success. 💙</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Artist Taryn Platt (also an Extra Life team player) for donating her time and her beautiful Lara artwork.</li>
<li>Tom from <a href="http://laracroftonline.com" target="_blank">Lara Croft Online</a> for donating some of the treasure box items.</li>
<li><a href="http://tombraider.com" target="_blank">Crystal Dynamics</a> for donating the computer mice and several items for the TR treasure boxes.</li>
<li><a href="https://www.square-enix-montreal.com/" target="_blank">Square Enix Montréal</a> for the Lara Croft GO Viewmasters.<br />
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<li>All of the gamers who have donated through <a href="http://ko-fi.com/stellalune" target="_blank">my Ko-fi page</a> this year. Your contributions helped us buy and ship these great prizes!<br /></li>
</ul>
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Stellalunehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03782486742546192464noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-203486658912585901.post-36299727136683262172019-11-03T10:15:00.000-05:002019-11-03T10:15:16.665-05:00Extra Life Marathon and Raffle Update<div style="width:202px; float:right; margin-left:10px"><iframe src="https://www.extra-life.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=widgets.200x420thermo&participantID=348891" width="202" height="422" frameborder="0" scrolling="no"><a href="https://www.extra-life.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=donorDrive.participant&participantID=348891" target="_blank">Make a Donation!</a></iframe></div>
As most of you heard, the Extra Life site was hacked yesterday, preventing contributors from donating, players from receiving alerts, etc. It seems to be working now for most people. If you wanted to donate but still can't load <a href="http://bit.ly/ExtraLifeStella" target="_blank">extra-life.org</a>, try clearing your browser cache and cookies. If that doesn't work, please be assured that Extra Life accepts donations until the end of the year, so please don't give up!<br /><br />
It's also possible to donate offline with a check or money order made out to Children's Miracle Network Hospitals. You'll need to send it to me, and I will forward it to the charity. Just <a href="https://tombraiders.net/stella/contact.html" target="_blank">contact me</a> and we'll work out the details.<br /><br />
In spite of all that, the team managed to beat our initial $3,000 goal. We're now at $3,602 and have received a challenge from our great friend and supporter, <a href="http://twitter.com/Vagabondo5591" target="_blank">Vagabondo5591</a>: If we can reach $3,900 by the end of today, he will top it up to $4,000. If we get to $4,900, he'll make it an even $5,000, and so on. So anything you can do to help would be most appreciated. If you donate through <a href="http://bit.ly/ExtraLifeStella" target="_blank">my Extra Life page</a>, your contribution goes directly to San Jorge Women & Children's Hospital in San Juan, Puerto Rico.<br /><br />
The team's annual raffle is also live. We're giving away a Gaming Heads Tomb Raider III Lara Croft statue, some gorgeous artwork by our teammate, Taryn, and lots of other Tomb Raider goodies. Anyone can enter, but Extra Life donors receive bonus raffle entries. Check out the <a href="http://tombraiders.net/extra-life/raffle.html" target="_blank">Extra Life Raffle page</a> for details.<br /><br />
Thank you so much for your support!<br /><br />
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