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Tomb Raider nearly vanished with one hard drive

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Historical preservation in this industry is a complete joke. The foundational code for one of the most iconic 3D titles of the nineties was nearly lost forever because the parent company neglected it, leaving the sole surviving copy sitting on a random developer's personal hard drive.

Tomb Raider nearly vanished with one hard drive
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