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[E3 2018] Lara Takes No Prisoners in ‘Shadow of the Tomb Raider’ Trailer, Gameplay Demo
September can’t come soon enough for Square Enix’s Shadow of the Tomb Raider. The latest trailer and gameplay demo don’t make things any easier.
The game takes on a darker tone this time around, with Lara being far more brutal in her disposal of opposition. As a result, the game also takes on a more stealthy approach as Lara stalks while fitting in time to do her usual raiding of tombs. Swimming is also a big component this time around, showcasing some gorgeous-looking scenery.
Look for the game on PC, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One on September 14.
In the grim darkness of the far future there is only war, but it was a cheerful illustrator from England who helped to define the terrifying war-torn imagery that inspired what we now know as Grimdark (a hybrid genre combining horror with sci-fi/fantasy).
Unfortunately for fans of Warhammer 40,000, Trench Crusade and countless other sources of Grimdark thrills, veteran artist John Blanche passed away this week after struggling with health issues for the past few years.
While the artist retired back in 2023, he leaves us with an enormous legacy of iconic artwork that continues to inspire gamers and storytellers around the world to this very day.
The news is especially gloomy as it was only last year that Daniel Lowman and Napoleon Dynamite himself Jon Heder released The Grim & the Dark: The Search for John Blanche, a documentary following Heder’s exploration of the Grimdark genre culminating in a heartwarming encounter with Blanche in his own home.
Below is one of my favorite pieces by Blanche, his highly influential depiction of Warhammer 40k’s God-Emperor of Mankind on his Golden Throne.
We send our deepest condolences to John Blanche’s family, friends, and fans.
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