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Tomb Raider III
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On a voyage of exploration in centuries past, British sailors
discovered a meteor buried deep in the earth.  Unwittingly, they
looted four artifacts placed with the meteor. One of these sailors
kept a journal as they headed back to England. He was the only one
to make it home alive.

Present Day, Antarctica
A research company begins to excavate something buried deep in the
ice. Readings taken from the rock indicate traces of a previously
unknown material. The material appears to have the potential to
multiply and alter hock genes - the genes which determine the
make-up of living organisms. These alterations are capable of
evolving a greater diversity of life. Within the rock are the next
most important findings in genetics and evolution since Darwin.

On their dig, the researchers discover the body of a European,
perfectly preserved in the ice.  Scratched on his tombstone is the
name of the boat he sailed on. Following this information, they
locate a shipmate's journal and set about searching for the
artifacts lost by the sailors.

Meanwhile, Lara is in India searching for one of these artifacts.
Unaware of its true history, she only knows that in local beliefs
it was supposed to hold great powers and has been revered by
tribes there throughout the years.

And so the adventure begins.  Tomb Raider III unfolds in a much
more non-linear fashion than Lara's previous adventures. Lara will
once again span the globe from the arctic pole to the islands of
the South Pacific. But this time gamers will be able to choose
their own destiny by selecting the order in which they play each
of the 4 main levels. The levels are also more open, with multiple
routes to the same end so choose wisely.  Or replay each level, or
you might miss part of the adventure.

New features

Enemies exhibit pack behavior with improved enemy AI.
New landscape system (incorporating triangles) for smoother
surfaces and architectural structures such as domes, arches,
vaulted ceilings. Organic structures and rocky floors are possible
with the new system.
Improved texture palettes for greater detail.
Improved water effects (rippling, transparent water) and new
reflection effects.
Faster game engine.
Semi-transparencies on any surface for dramatic lighting effects
like shafts of light.
New Moves including crawl, monkey swing and speed dash to get Lara
out of sticky situations.



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Populous:The Beginning (Populous 3)
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- Be a God
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