Episode #30 of the Crystal Compass Podcast keeps things simple, featuring news updates and a sizable Q&A session with Rise of the Tomb Raider Game Director Brian Horton. Hosted by Meagan Marie.

Episode #29 of the Crystal Compass Podcast talks the systems of survival with Rise of the Tomb Raider Game Director Brian Horton. Brand Coordinator Robin Huey explores popular franchise Easter eggs in the Classic Crystal segment. Hosted by Meagan Marie.

Episode #28 explores the mythology of Rise of the Tomb Raider with Franchise Director Noah Hughes, tackles fan questions with Game Director Brian Horton, and explores the allure of ancient Egypt in a retrospective feature. Hosted by Meagan Marie.

Episode #26 of The Crystal Habit podcast dissects technical art, animation, and UI in our ongoing career-focused feature. Additionally, Crystal Dynamics Senior Art Director Brian Horton pops in to talk about Lara¹s updated look in Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition. Hosted by Meagan Marie.

Episode #25 of The Crystal Habit podcast dives into the world of concept, character, and environment art in our ongoing career-focused feature. Additionally, Crystal Dynamics Executive Producer Scot Amos pops in to talk Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition. Hosted by Meagan Marie.

Episode #24 of The Crystal Habit dives deep into the world of game design, getting practical industry advice from Crystal Dynamics’ senior designer William Kerslake and associate designer Alisha Thayer. Hosted by Meagan Marie.

Episode #23 of The Crystal Habit continues offering up practical advice for game-industry hopefuls. This episode drills down in to the role of production in gaming through a chat with assistant producer Sam Goldberg and producer Kam Zambel. Hosted by Meagan Marie.

Episode #22 of The Crystal Habit kicks off our new feature offering up practical advice to game-industry hopefuls. This episode starts with an overview of the industry from longtime vets Rich Briggs, Alex Offerman, and Fred Dieckmann. We also chat with Crystal Dynamics Recruiting Lead Lindsey McQueeny, touching on best practices for resumes, interviews, and common mistakes. Hosted by Meagan Marie.

Episode #21 of The Crystal Habit gives you a virtual booth tour of Square Enix’s E3 offerings. The show closes out with a new and hopefully reoccurring feature, Crystal Dynamics Uncut. The Tomb Raider team candidly reflects on the past few years, speaking to both the highs and lows of the journey. Hosted by Meagan Marie.

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.