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STAMP OF APPROVAL

The games industry received a nice nod of legitimation at the beginning of 2020 with Royal Mail’s release of a new collectible stamp set. There’s a focus on Tomb Raider’s Lara Croft with four stamps – as you’d expect for such a culturally relevant character – and it has delighted Lara’s creator, Toby Gard, who was completely unaware of the honour. “It’s totally awesome,” he told us upon hearing the news. “I’m not sure I can think of what’s better. Maybe going on a £50 note? Thanks for bringing my attention to this, I’ve got to frame me one.”

Toby will have to act fast, as presentation packs are currently limited to

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