Xbox One reveal thoughts #2

It goes without saying that this is only the beginning. Lots of factors will determine who wins the console war this year. Price is one of them. Also, things like online subscription fees, policies regarding used games, connection restrictions, exclusives, backwards compatibility and so on… There’s a long way to go.

Lara Croft, Tomb Raider screenshot by Dead End Thrills.

Lara Croft, Tomb Raider screenshot by Dead End Thrills.

Xbox One reveal thoughts #1

I’ve been on the Xbox barricade for many years but I just might switch to Sony this time. And here’s the thing. Gamers want a new console. They are the ones paying attention. People whose first priority is watching television, listen to music, Facebook and Skype, are not looking for a console. What new need is Xbox One addressing to these people? Will they even be interested in buying this new Mr. Fusion device for their living rooms?

It just feels like Microsoft is neglecting its core audience. Sony isn’t. The next months are going to be really interesting…

Gustavo Santaolalla, the famous composer behind iconic film soundtracks such as The Motorcycle Diaries, Brokeback Mountain and Babel, talks about his work for The Last of Us.

The Aviatrix jacket gives Lara an authentic Indiana Jones look. Now, if only we could get a whip and a hat…

Lara Croft wearing the new Sure-Shot outfit, Tomb Raider screenshot by Dead End Thrills. Love the detail on the glove and boots.

Lara Croft wearing the new Sure-Shot outfit, Tomb Raider screenshot by Dead End Thrills. Love the detail on the glove and boots.

Don’t look down, Tomb Raider screenshot by Fimbulvintern.

Don’t look down, Tomb Raider screenshot by Fimbulvintern.

Hang in there, Tomb Raider screenshot by Fimbulvintern.

Hang in there, Tomb Raider screenshot by Fimbulvintern.

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A Call For Help, Tomb Raider (2013) Original Game Soundtrack by Jason Graves.

#MINOR SPOILERS# Jason Graves has a long experience as a composer for video games. His work on the Dead Space series is amazing but the new Tomb Raider score is, in my humble opinion, the highlight of his career so far. It’s through his music that we connect with Lara’s most emotional moments, as in this particular theme that accompanies our beloved archeologist as she faces an enemy base camp and climbs a radio tower to send out a distress signal. Epic stuff!