Tomb Raider writers craft more Croft

The highly anticipated sequel to Tomb Raider III hits the shelves this fall.

Sources at Eidos Interactive reveal that Tomb Raider: The Last Revelation will feature the return of iconic heroine Lara Croft as an archeologist caught up in cloak-and-dagger intrigue in Northern Africa, but with a greater emphasis on puzzles and gameplay than its predecessors.

Developers say the game will offer players an easier-to-use interface and enhanced graphics. Loading screens are eliminated, thanks to improvements in the game's engine, making The Last Revelation a continuous, almost seamless experience, featuring dissolves into cinematic cut-scenes and full-motion video.

Gamers can expect a new and improved Lara as well. Eidos says she will appear fully skinned - without breaks between the polygons that make up the figure - and more detailed than before.

Tomb Raider: The Last Revelation for PC and PlayStation is expected to be released in November.

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