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San Francisco-based video game developer Crystal Dynamics today published the first episode of The Final Hours of Tomb Raider, a documentary web series and app that will give fans an unprecedented, fly-on-the-wall perspective of the twists and turns of game development and highlight the key creative forces responsible for re-imagining the iconic Tomb Raider video game franchise.

Crystal Dynamics partnered with video game reporter Geoff Keighley for the project, hosted by Chuck star and avid gamer Zachary Levi.  

“The Final Hours series documents the creative process behind today’s most anticipated games, with a particular focus on the final stretch of development,” said Geoff Keighley. “In the case of Tomb Raider I’m especially excited because, at its heart, this is a tale about the act of reinvention, both of a studio and of a franchise.”

“I have personally been a big fan of what Geoff achieved with the last two Final Hours projects,” said Karl Stewart, global brand director of Crystal Dynamics. “Sometimes the personal side of game development can get lost in the noise of bringing a game to fruition. Geoff has an uncanny ability to bring that side to life in a very unique and informative way.”

Watch the first episode below. The app will be released alongside the game's launch March 2013. 

Follow the series on Tomb Raider's YouTube Channel" http://www.youtube.com/user/tombraider