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The Removal of Lara Croft Pinups & DEI's Impact on Gaming

The role of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives is increasingly coming under scrutiny. A recent development concerning the iconic Tomb Raider series has stirred significant debate among gamers. First things first, though - Credit to Twitter user @momiji_doa who originally posted the screenshots of the removed pinups.


Crystal Dynamics, the studio behind the once beloved franchise, has removed high-resolution pinups of Lara Croft from the Tomb Raider remaster in a recent patch across all platforms, including Steam. This decision highlights broader conversations about DEI and its influence on game content and player communities.



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