The Crystal Compass

Show Description:Episode #20 expands upon one of our recent GDC (Game Developer Conference) presentations – Emotional Synchronization in Tomb Raider. Senior Systems Designer Jonathan Hamel, Senior Software Engineer Matt Gaston, and Principal animator Brandon Fernandez spend an hour chatting about systems design and how it works to make you feel at one with Lara. Hosted by Meagan Marie.

Show Description: Episode #19 of The Crystal Habit marks the first podcast post-launch for Tomb Raider. Senior Art Director Brian Horton, Creative Director Noah Hughes, and Senior Producer Kyle Peschel spend the hour answering fan questions and discussing all aspects of the game. For those of you who haven’t finished Tomb Raider – BE WARNED. Spoilers ahead! Hosted by Meagan Marie.

For the final episode before Tomb Raider’s March 5 launch we talk to composer Jason Graves about the past two years working on the music and soundscape of Tomb Raider. The episode closes out with a tease of one of Jason Grave’s favorite audio segment from the game. Hosted by Meagan Marie.

The first episode in 2013 of the Crystal Habit Podcast talks Tomb Raider multiplayer with Eidos Montreal producer Joe Khoury and Crystal Dynamics game director Daniel Bisson. The episode closes out with an extended Take 5 lead by CES community ambassadors Melonie Mac and Max Murray. Hosted by Meagan Marie.

Episode 16 dives deep into the process of creating the recently revealed Tomb Raider box art through a chat with Brand Director Karl Stewart and Art Director Brian Horton. Afterwards, Karl sticks around for an extended Take Five, answering your questions about recent Collector’s Edition announcements, pre-order bonuses, and more. Hosted by Meagan Marie.

This episode is dedicated exclusively to chatting with Tomb Raider lead writer Rhianna Pratchett. Rhianna talks about her history with the franchise, the immense task of reimagining an iconic character, and answers questions from the community! Hosted by Meagan Marie.

The Tomb Raider team hit a major milestone in September – six months until launch. To mark the occasion, Meagan chats with Karl Stewart and Crystal Dynamics newcomer Rich Briggs about what it’s like during the final stretch of taking a AAA title to retail. Hosted by Meagan Marie.

This episode the team takes Tomb Raider to GamesCom in Cologne, Germany. Meagan answers questions from community members during an exclusive showing at the convention, and then chats with German Marketing Director Lars Winkler about his lengthy history with Eidos. Tune in to find out who his favorite live-action Lara is! Hosted by Meagan Marie.

Show Description: Show Description: Recorded from Nerd HQ at San Diego Comic Con 2012, this episode includes special interviews with Chuck’s Zachery Levi and the newly announced voice & performance artist of Lara Croft – Camilla Luddington. Hosted by Meagan Marie.

Show Description: This “Frankenstein” episode of the Crystal Habit Podcast combines clips from the team at E3, community Q&A, and an exciting interview with Executive Producer Scot Amos. Scot and Meagan discus the decision to add new intellectual property to the studio portfolio. Hosted by Meagan Marie .