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It’s Tomb Raider’s 25th anniversary and we need more Lara Croft

Today marks the 25th anniversary of the launch of Tomb Raider, the debut game of gaming’s most famous female character, Lara Croft. As the milestone event passes, it’s unclear when we’re going to see her get a full triple-A game again.

When Lara Croft first hit the scene in 1996, her beauty and intelligence made her an instant hit. It’s 25 years later, and she’s proven she has staying power and influence. She inspired a whole generation of cool, confident heroines and even got her own genderswap counterpart in Naughty Dog’s Nathan Drake.

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Rachel Kaser

Rachel Kaser is a gaming and technology writer for from Dallas, Texas. She's been in the games industry since 2013, writing for various publications, and currently covers news for GamesBeat. Her favorite game is Bayonetta.