Tomb Raider - Beyond Video Games (Starring Lara Croft!)

Tomb Raider - Beyond Video Games (Starring Lara Croft!)

Author: Brian - Drink the Movies May 6, 2026 Duration: 26:37
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This month I finish up my series looking at video games that transcended their genres, and in this episode I'll be digging into the most famous video game heroine of them all...Lara Croft! We'll check out how she was created, how she took over the world, and how she still inspires today. Plus, Michaela drops by to help me craft a cocktail in Tomb Raiders honor!


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Tomb Raider Assets

 

1https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yuRc3DJogzg

BBC Interview 96/97

1B- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l25IionYlp0

BBC 1997

 

2-https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hg4RAPJJtFk

Angelina Jolie Interview – ScreenSlam

 

3 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CdHGiTSvt-c

E3 Trailer (Abruptly Stops)

 

4-https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H_JUu-WXZ8E

Advertisement Compilation (Pepsi Movie Tie-In 8:39)

 

5 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4ffS2cjQ9eI

Toby Gard Playing a Female Character

 

6 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lnhZKT1Yvus

Toby Gard Interview

 

7-https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YGO4pDtpDaw

Lara Croft Way News Report

 

8-https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ibwpmHFTe44

Gone a Bit Lara Lucozade Commercial

 

9-https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y0kA9koPeW8

Travel Channel Kings Island

 

10-https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mgwjZxp-DNo

Revisioned: Lara Croft Trailer

 

11- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x6jFvAvTOhU&t=26s

Teaser Trailer

 

11- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B_j01Nm0gzU&t=106s

Behind the Scenes Core Designs

 

12- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KC4XeooG1LI

LongPlay Tomb Raider: The Action Adventure @ GameXplora

 

13-https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n6JxVxSHjqE

Atlantis Reveal Trailer

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sqi9FAGljdk&t=27s

 

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/entertainment/1410480.stm

 

https://www.theguardian.com/technology/gamesblog/2006/apr/18/larascreators1

 

https://archive.org/details/tomb-raider-1.0/page/n1/mode/2up

 

https://arstechnica.com/gaming/2015/03/it-felt-like-robbery-tomb-raider-and-the-fall-of-core-design/

 

https://archive.org/details/NextGeneration36Dec1997/page/n3/mode/1up

 

https://archive.org/details/laracroftartofvi00mark/mode/1up

 

https://www.nme.com/news/gaming-news/scream-neve-campbell-turned-down-lara-croft-tomb-raider-movie-role-3931589

 

https://www.raidingtheglobe.com/games/core-design/tomb-raider-the-angel-of-darkness/tomb-raider-the-action-adventure

 

https://realtruck.com/blog/famous-jeeps-tomb-raider-jeep-rubicon/?srsltid=AfmBOooGGyK3SFYVZQAAIKTiv0X7aNQIMR__RjK5b8YwCM7VtxTzC-29

 

https://tombraider.fandom.com/wiki/Lucozade

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q8XN9ZF_27g

-Cocktail Music


Ever wondered about the stories behind the pixelated worlds you get lost in? Drink the Video Games is for you. Host Brian, from the popular Drink the Movies, applies that same thoughtful, documentary-style approach to the realm of interactive entertainment. Each season focuses on a specific video game topic, genre, or studio, blending historical deep-dives with hands-on play. You’ll hear detailed explorations of gaming history and culture, followed by candid discussions about actually playing selected titles from that theme. And true to its name, this podcast pairs every virtual adventure with a real-world counterpart: a custom cocktail. It’s a blend of analysis, nostalgia, and casual conversation, perfect for anyone who views games as more than just a pastime. The result is a uniquely engaging listen that feels like having a great conversation with knowledgeable friends-glass in one hand, controller in the other. Tune in for a seasoned journey through the landscapes of gaming, one thoughtfully crafted episode and drink at a time.
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