1866.   Tomb Raider Chronicles - JUST THE JOB FOR A GAMES DESIGNER

But on the other hand, games development is the new rock 'N' roll. The success of Angelina Jolie's blockbusting Lara Croft: Tomb Raider (as opposed to ropey Bob Hoskins's vehicle Super Mario Brothers) has proved that computer games have crossed over as a valid art form as well as one of the nation's favourite pastimes.

Last Updated: Nov 13, 2001  

1867.   Tomb Raider Chronicles - PAC-MAN TOPS FAVOURITE CHARACTER

Pac-Man has topped a poll of the UKs favourite computer game characters of all time. The dot-munching sprite beat off competition from Sonic the Hedgehog and Lara Croft. Harry Potter came eighth, even though the computer game has yet to be released. The poll was carried out by Dixons to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the electronic game.

Last Updated: Nov 13, 2001  

1868.   Tomb Raider Chronicles - LAND ROVER EXPORTS DEFENDER TO JAPAN

Land Rover is hoping to cash in on Japan's love of British motoring icons by exporting its workhorse Defender there for the first time in its 53-year history. Japan became the biggest export market for the Mini, even when sales were falling in the UK, and the new MINI is also expected to become a big seller there. Land Rover intends to sell just 400 Defenders a year in Japan, with demand likely to be high because of its rarity value.

Last Updated: Nov 13, 2001  

1869.   Tomb Raider Chronicles - TORONTO SUN TOMB RAIDER DVD REVIEW

Angelina Jolie empowered herself, physically and figuratively, in the making of the summer action hit Lara Croft: Tomb Raider, which is new to VHS and DVD tomorrow.

Last Updated: Nov 12, 2001  

1870.   Tomb Raider Chronicles - THE ONE WITH THE STORYLINE

First, there were video games that became Hollywood movies - Lara Croft: Tomb Raider and Mortal Kombat. Now, there's a movie that seems to be striving, on all accounts, to be a video game. The One, starring Jet Li, has mere action figures for characters.

Last Updated: Nov 12, 2001