LETCHWORTH, UK: Blaze Entertainment is excited to unveil Tomb Raider Collection 2, a new multi-game cartridge featuring two classic Tomb Raider titles: Tomb Raider: The Last Revelation and Tomb Raider: Chronicles.

As milestones in one of the most beloved gaming franchises of all time, both games showcase the creative ingenuity, gripping narratives, and intricate level design that helped define Lara Croft as a cultural icon. Fans can once again immerse themselves in the atmospheric puzzles and high-stakes action that made these titles groundbreaking when first released, in their original 32-bit form, with performance improvements optimising the experience for Evercade players and those playing on modern displays.

For the first time on a 32-bit platform, this collection also includes the previously exclusive bonus level originally distributed via The Times Newspaper. This rare level, set in a mysterious Egyptian tomb, has been faithfully converted to this cartridge, making it accessible to console players for the very first time.

This cartridge will be part of the red-coloured home console line and be numbered #45. The price of this cartridge is £24.99, $29.99, and €29.99, and it will release in April 2025, with pre-orders opening on February 28, 2025 through all Evercade retailers.

Tomb Raider Collection 2 includes:

  • Tomb Raider: The Last Revelation (1999) – Follow Lara Croft on a thrilling quest across Egypt as she uncovers the secrets of an ancient tomb, encounters supernatural forces, and fights to survive. Packed with puzzles, action, and stunning locations, this game is a celebrated classic and a key title in Lara’s illustrious career.
  • Tomb Raider: Chronicles (2000) – A unique retrospective on Lara’s past adventures, blending new challenges with glimpses of her earlier escapades. From high-tech heists to mythological mysteries, this game showcases Lara’s versatility and enduring charm.
  • The Times Bonus Level – Originally released in 2000 as a standalone level for PC users through The Times Newspaper, this special level is set in a mysterious Egyptian tomb. It has now been meticulously converted for inclusion in the 32-bit version, marking the first time it has been playable on in 32-bit form. The level is available from the in-game menu for Tomb Raider: The Last Revelation

“With Tomb Raider Collection 2, we’re thrilled to continue our partnership with Crystal Dynamics and to offer fans another chance to relive Lara Croft’s timeless adventures,” said Blaze Entertainment’s CEO, Andrew Byatt. “Including this unique conversion of the rare Times bonus level is a real treat for Evercade and Tomb Raider fans, allowing them to experience a truly unique chapter of Lara’s history.”

This cartridge will be compatible with all Evercade hardware, including previous, current, and upcoming devices. It will also work seamlessly with HyperMegaTech! Super Pocket consoles. Firmware updates may be required to support these games.

 

Notes

Evercade was first released in 2020 as a handheld device with ten gaming cartridges of classic console licenses. Since then it has grown to two other hardware devices (listed below) and now has over 60 physical cartridge collections and over 500 games across the entire ecosystem.

Evercade devices play games via emulation on bespoke cartridges. These physical releases play the games contained and come in a physical case with a full-colour manual, custom written by Blaze with controls, hints and tips, and interesting facts about the titles and developers.

Evercade emulates a wide range of systems (including 8, 16, 32, and 64-bit consoles, handhelds, THEC64, and Amiga home computers, and arcade games), as well as natively run games, and also highlights modern retro games created by indie developers, with support for five decades of gaming.

Evercade cartridges have three distinct colour schemes to highlight their content. Red-coloured boxes feature home console collections from multiple systems across five decades of gaming. Purple indicates arcade game collections and Blue is for home computer collections.

Evercade Alpha is a new bartop-sized arcade machine from Evercade. With officially licensed designs and built-in games from legendary publisher Capcom, the Evercade Alpha Mega Man Arcade and Evercade Alpha Street Fighter Arcade brings full Evercade cartridge compatibility to the arcade form factor for the first time. These products are available now at Evercade retailers.

The Evercade EXP-R is the newest handheld gaming system from Evercade. This console allows you to play your carts on the go, features a TATE mode to play vertical orientation arcade games at their optimum screen size, and comes bundled with Tomb Raider Collection 1. This product is replacing the now-discontinued Evercade EXP.

The Evercade VS-R home console is the best way to play Evercade cartridges on your TV. The console features a dual cartridge slot and support for up to four USB controllers for local multiplayer. The console also comes bundled with the Tomb Raider Collection 1 cartridge. This product is replacing the now-discontinued Evercade VS.

HyperMegaTech! is a Blaze Entertainment brand aiming to provide more retro gaming products for the casual gaming market. The first four products, the Super Pockets, come with Evercade cartridge compatibility and feature built-in licensed games from Capcom, Taito, Atari and Technos. These devices are available now from retailers.

 

LINKS:
Evercade Website: https://evercade.co.uk

Evercade Alpha: https://evercade.co.uk/alpha/

Evercade Alpha Press Kit: https://drive.google.com/drive/u/0/folders/1-SNNsoQ1o1BpSwFilSz_gkfxX1BeC6tF

Evercade EXP-R: https://evercade.co.uk/exp-r/

Evercade VS-R: https://evercade.co.uk/vs-r/

Evercade EXP-R/VS-R Press Kit: https://drive.google.com/drive/u/0/folders/1HPvIehPSPvHf9QZTbT7ck_22ndtx5DUZ

Evercade Blog: https://evercade.co.uk/blog

Evercade Cartridges list: https://evercade.co.uk/cartridges/


About Blaze Entertainment

Blaze Entertainment, formed in 2018, are the creators of the Evercade – a retro gaming console that uses cartridges to deliver officially licensed, curated collections of retro and retro-inspired video games. Launched in 2020, the Evercade line-up has grown to over 500 games and continues to grow, with partnerships including Capcom, Gearbox Software, Atari, Bandai Namco, Interplay, Codemasters, Crystal Dynamics, Team17, IREM, Rebellion, SNK Corporation, Toaplan, and many independent game designers and publishers. Based in the UK, Evercade has found a passionate audience around the world of retro enthusiasts, offering a high-quality and low-entry gaming option providing nostalgia for gamers and a physical range of releases for collectors. In 2023, Blaze launched a second brand, HyperMegaTech! to create more retro and gaming-focused products for a more casual gaming market, starting with the Super Pocket console with licensed versions from Capcom and Taito.

Find out more at www.evercade.co.uk and Facebook, Instagram, Bluesky or X.

 

About Crystal Dynamics

Crystal Dynamics is an award-winning, best-in-class game development studio headquartered just south of San Francisco in sunny San Mateo, Calif. Founded in 1992, Crystal Dynamics has grown into a world-class studio by developing iconic franchises and keeping at the forefront of the very latest in technology and graphics. Having created beloved properties such as Gex and the Legacy of Kain series, as well as driving the award-winning, massively successful Tomb Raider franchise at over 100M franchise units sold to date, Crystal Dynamics is now laying the groundwork for the next generation of innovative and technologically stunning projects. Crystal Dynamics’ website can be found at https://crystald.com.

 

About TOMB RAIDER

The TOMB RAIDER video game franchise includes more than 20 video games, is loved by more than 160 million people around the world according to a May 2022 survey, and has sold over 100 million copies since the first entry was released in 1996. The franchise’s popularity has exploded into a series of blockbuster films based on the original Tomb Raider game and 2013 reboot. Its protagonist Lara Croft has been a contemporary global icon for over two decades and was listed as one of TIME Magazine’s 15 Most Influential Video Game Characters of All Time. The most recent “Survivor Trilogy,” comprised of Tomb Raider (2013), Rise of the Tomb Raider (2015), and Shadow of the Tomb Raider (2018), garnered more than 200 “Best of” awards and nominations, and chronicles Lara Croft’s remarkable origin story. All of this continues to make TOMB RAIDER a destination brand for adventure entertainment.

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