Just like James Bond and Dr. Who, the character of Lara Croft is famous for being portrayed by a string of different people over the years. The only difference being that you actually get respect if you've played James Bond or Dr. Who. With a new Tomb Raider on the horizon, Eidos has unveiled the latest lady to portray Lara Croft in public appearances -- a receptionist from sunny, glamorous, stab-a-riffic Croydon.
Alison Carroll, described by comic book The Sun as "stunning and single," will follow on from the likes of Nell McAndrew and serves as the public face for action gaming's first lady. The story surrounding it, however, is absolutely hilarious, as The Sun reveals Carroll's intentions of finding a man:
But Alison told The Sun: "I'm single and having fun, I'm not looking for a long-term relationship as most men can't keep up with me.
"But playing Lara Croft, the sexiest game heroine there is, should get me a few more dates!"
Welcome to the games industry, Ms. Carroll. You're about find out exactly how thick and congealed the dating pool can be if you're hoping that portraying a 13-year old's wank fodder is about to dredge up the man of your dreams.
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7:57 AM on 08.11.2008
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Long nights are looong.
But then again, so am I. Call me.
As I have played alot of the games it grew to be a average point that she was a girl who is in shape from the manor and all the crazy jumps and climbs she does and not really anything scantly about her that all came from the publishers ad's ect which don't really even represent the games themself all that well.
Nikmonroe they have had a different model for Lara for quite a few different times but again that is all Eidos stuff and not really that important to the game itself except for how she looks.
Comic book, hahaha fantastic.
You, sir, are totally, completely, 100% co-fuckin'-rrect.
But yes indeed, I really don't think she knows what she's letting herself into. And that last paragraph is fucking gold, Jim.
You're right.. we dont have tits and have no need for tampons.
And they games, not even played them after the 2nd one, tried to every time but either the demos or the story lines just killed it.
And Angelina Jolie (sp? can't be arse checking) was the best Lara... ever... Good luck to Ms. Carroll though have a feeling it will remain "Ms." for quiet a bit yet.
have to agree there
However, to say she's from Croydon, she's not bad
Also
i love you Jim Sterling
'described by comic book The Sun '
Epic stuff
That's chick code for "slut".
"most men can't keep up with me"
Right...Unless you're an athlete, you aren't doing anything that requires "keeping up with".
LOL :-)
Translation: I haven't found a rich enough man to put up with my bullshit yet. You can find me attending after parties with Euorpean soccer players.
Yeah, so, Alison... call me. I'm available. I live in exciting America, but I am from London, England, so you can feel confident bringing me home to mum. My penis works and I can probably "keep up with you," whatever the hell that means. So, let me know. Okay? Thanks.
oh...
well... Nell McAndrew wast hot
that doesnt sound right, I was in england last years and most girls were like a surf board.
Last time I checked, surf boards were quite fun to ride. Just sayin'.
*fap*
2nd, I really like the energy, and her motivation with Alison being a model for a character many just take for granted as a videogame character.
And her eyes just have so much power to them, you can't look away.
http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/fun/gizmo/article1442379.ece
oh and this bitch doesn't know the trouble she just got herself into. publicly announcing your single and just wanna fuck and no relationship..... she's a glorified jizz bullseye