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The Tomb Raider ‘rape’ controversy

Nerd Reactor's thoughts on the Tomb Raider controversy.

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Trebius514704d ago

People need to stop being so sensitive about videogames. It's just sad. When you see a rape scene in a movie like Deliverance "Squeal like a piggy! Squeal!" it goes down in history as one of the most memorable scenes in moviemaking.

A videogame nowadays strives to be just as big as a hollywood blockbuster, and they have to be just as realistic.

A good looking woman getting kidnapped by a bunch of men on some island? YES of course theyll look at her as an object to use and abuse...

GET REAL people.

WeskerChildReborned4704d ago

Yea it kinda doesn't make sense cause their are alot of rape scenes in movies and no one complains about them. As long as they aren't recreating tragic moments in history in video games(like 911) then i'm cool with them.

Grap4704d ago (Edited 4704d ago )

why is that? i can see 9/11 on youtube.stop being bitch about it. BTW is it ok to recreate Iraq war? almost all modern FPS games in that period.no Iraqi ppl being bitch about it.

WeskerChildReborned4704d ago (Edited 4704d ago )

@grap That is totally different because when people go to war, they know that what the chances are. But to recreate 911 that killed nearly thousands of innocent people is just wrong and that's not me being a bitch about it, that's me being real. And what the hell does watching videos about 911 have to do with anything? There is only videos cause people wanted to see what happened but you don't have to make a game about it.

Kurt Russell4703d ago

Many thousands of innocent people die in war broski. Many people have been raped too. You can't be insensitive to one set of people and not another. 911 is only different to you, as it was more directly aimed at you... I'm fairly sure people who survived the bagdad bombings don't fancy playing a game about it you know? Someone in Iraq may enjoy themselves a good old 911 flight sim, afterall those who flew into those buildings didn't believe they were killing innocent people... That was their point.

And don't take my post as anti this or whatever. They were attrocities I know I am just trying to make a point.

DeadlyFire4703d ago

People cry about rape scenes for one reason and one alone. They think all video games are aimed at children. That is ignorance. Education is the only thing we can do for them.

9/11 in a game I wouldn't mind at all.

One. Its history. Its educational.
Two. Fallout did way worse than 9/11. I believe everywhere was nuked yes?
Three. A game is a game. Its not real. At least not yet anyway.
Four. There is not alot of options for using 9/11 in a video game.

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sinncross4704d ago

I think people are more concerned about the fact that the devs are using this as a marketing endeavour, which can be seen as tasteless by many.

AusRogo4704d ago (Edited 4704d ago )

@Grap. You're a F***ing tool. 'dont be a bitch about 9/11?' he has every right to. And I bet half the Iraq population cant even get a hold of any of those games to bitch about games having bits of the Iraq war. Hell I think Medal of Honor is the only game that was all about the war. EDIT: and she didnt even get raped did she?

Nimblest-Assassin4704d ago

Wow... people are still going on about this? Books have rape, movies have rape, some song are even about rape.... whats wrong with rape in video games... hell Lara doesn't get raped.

Seriously, do people think the player is going to learn how to rape someone?

This entire "controversy" is completely idiotic. Just people on the internet making a big deal out of nothing

Might as well rage at all the Japanese games THAT ARE about raping people

They exist

Thatguy-3104704d ago

She doesn't even get raped !!!! She is just touched slightly on the hip and she defends herself leading off to the guys death. People need to realize that gaming isn't for youngesters no more and that there is a mature demographic that is greatful that mature themes are part of video games an M rated game is similar to an R rated movie. Anyone remember the rape seen in Hills have eyes?

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kurochi4704d ago

IMO, don't like it, don't buy it. Simple as that.

Hal0_0_EmElG4704d ago

Could of been Grape which is worse.

Same as Rape but with a whole bunch of people

bwazy4704d ago

You sick mofo, I can't believe I clicked that picture.

TheRealHeisenberg4704d ago

LMAO. I only clicked on the picture because of your comment.

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Tomb Raider 12 has an almost perfect Lara Croft blueprint thanks to Netflix

Crystal Dynamics have a nearly perfect Lara Croft blueprint for Tomb Raider 12 thanks to Netflix’s Survivor and Legend characteristics.

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-Foxtrot204d ago

The Netflix show was trash though…

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isarai204d ago

That's not even a good template 😞 ugh this is gonna suck

Killer2020UK202d ago

What's gonna suck?

This is an opinion piece that has zero bearing on production of the hypothetical 12th installment of Tomb Raider.

Sciurus_vulgaris204d ago

The animated Netflix series is a sequel to Shadow of the Tomb Raider. Also, Netflix distributed this show, the company uses external production companies for most of its content. The show doesn’t provide a template for Crystal Dynamics [who was credited in production of the show], the Lara in the show is the one from the 2013 reboot series, and wasn’t reimagined for the show.

mastershredder203d ago (Edited 203d ago )

A perfect buleprint to be considered for awards you mean. Yeah, this will pander perfectly.

SimpleDad203d ago

If they want to lose money... sure, the blueprint is perfect.

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Hayley Atwell says it would be a "dream" to play Lara Croft again

"To continue to be involved or to be involved in another way with [Lara Croft] would be an absolute dream and also a responsibility I would take seriously given how beloved and known she is…" the Marvel star tells GamesRadar+.

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RaidenBlack203d ago

live-action Atwell? ... during early 2010s she would've nailed it ... but now ... dunno man

Nacho_Z203d ago

I know what you mean, but I wouldn't be opposed to seeing her play a slightly more mature version of the character. She's only 42 so still fine for all the action scenes.

Elantregaless203d ago

Get Brie Larsen to play new 'Lara Croft'

Elantregaless202d ago (Edited 202d ago )

Shh. Play along. Trust the plan.

aaronaton203d ago

The series is an abomination, and if she had anything about her, having read the script..... she should of declined.

cloganart203d ago

It sounds like you are just mad the show Lara's bosom is not as big as your triangle titty delusions.

Michiel1989203d ago

Lara is a fullblown lesbian crybaby in the anime, another character that was completely a ladies man has been made gay and is now her bff moral support, surely we only care about her tits instead of character development.

cloganart203d ago (Edited 203d ago )

@Michiel1989

All you chuds care about is sexuality and gender, it's hilarious. You've turned into the SJWs you've targeted and hated, getting triggered by anything and everything 🤣 https://i.imgur.com/dMBfwtF...

Michiel1989203d ago (Edited 203d ago )

Okay I didn't know that but what about the rest I said?....Lara was one of the strongest most badass protagonist in gaming and now she just cries half of the show. If that's a version of Lara that you want, more power to you, it's not for me.

and you care only about others caring about boobies. The only one who is talking about her tits is you my man. He said something about script and you started talking about her boobs.

The classical "you're just triggered" argument so you don't have to reply anything substantial and just say that, that's the sign of someone losing a discussion and not knowing what to say.

mastershredder203d ago

The most sickening part of all of this is not even that the IP is getting gutted not to be inclusive, it’s ONLY done so to be considered for awards and a funding for the next project. That’s it. It’s as pointless as a fortune 500 company virtue signaling during pride month. The bottom line is they will do the compliance dance and shell out anything to continue the cash flow, Just like the willing this VO actress people are fanning up to ^.

Also, who give a 7uck what the voice actress thinks or what she’s doing? This site is about games., not voice actors day dreams.

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New Tomb Raider Merchandise Provides Closer Look At Lara Croft Character Design

The arrival of new Tomb Raider merchandise has offered a closer look at the updated Lara Croft character design.

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Sonyslave3258d ago

Im going to miss the new lara croft design, i hope they don't change that much from the last game.

RavenWolfx257d ago

I liked her reboot look as well.

OtterX257d ago (Edited 257d ago )

Plot Twist, this is what happened to Nathan Drake after Uncharted 4.

I kid, I kid. :)

CrimsonWing69257d ago (Edited 257d ago )

Man… her face gives me the heeby jeebies. I hope she looks better in game.